IMAGING APPARATUS

摘要

An apparatus is provided for giving an image of a location within a human or animal body. This comprises an imaging device having its own means of propulsion and movable within the body without the assistance of pushing from the exterior of the body, transmission means for wireless transmission of an image from the imaging device to the exterior of the body, and means for receiving the image so transmitted. In an alternative form, the propulsion means is omitted and the imaging device is attached, for example by sewing, within the body. In another alternative the imaging device is carried by an endoscope.