In-vivo extendable element device and system, and method of use

Abstract

An in-vivo device, such as an autonomous imager or other suitable in-vivo device, includes a moveable arm, extendible element, or proboscis. The in-vivo device may include sensors, such as imagers, etc. The device may transmit sensing information via, for example, wireless transmission, or wired transmission.

1 . An autonomous in-vivo device comprising: 
 a storage tank, wherein said storage tank is to store a substance; and    a movable arm.    
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the substance is medication.  
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the substance is in-vivo 
 sample.    
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 3  wherein the sample is a tissue sample.  
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1  comprising a pump.  
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 5  wherein the pump is to transfer 
 material to said tank.    
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1  comprising a grasper.  
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 1  comprising a sampler.  
     
     
         9 . A method for in-vivo sampling with an autonomous in-vivo device comprising: 
 inserting an autonomous device in vivo, wherein said device comprises an extendable arm and a storage tank;    storing a substance in the tank.    
     
     
         10 . The method according to  claim 9  wherein the substance is medication.  
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 9  wherein the substance is an in-vivo sample.  
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 9  comprising collecting tissue samples.  
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 9  comprising pumping a substance into said storage tank.  
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 9  comprising controlling said arm from an external source.  
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 9  comprising analyzing the substance within the storage tank.  
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15  comprising transmitting analyzed data outside a patient's body.