Camera-Integrable Wide-Bandwidth Antenna for Capsule Endoscope

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Capsule endoscopy requires miniaturized components for in-vivo imaging.
• Integration of antenna and camera within a capsule endoscope presents design challenges.
• Achieving wide bandwidth in small antennas is crucial for reliable wireless data transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a new antenna design for capsule endoscopes.
• To enable antenna integration alongside the camera within the endoscope.
• To achieve wide bandwidth performance in a compact antenna.

Main Methods:

• Design of a novel antenna structure incorporating a camera hole.
• Utilizing a meandered line structure to enhance antenna performance.
• Integration of the antenna on the same side as the camera and light-emitting diodes.

Main Results:

• The proposed antenna is successfully integrated within the capsule endoscope.
• The antenna achieves a wide bandwidth.
• The meandered line structure facilitates miniaturization while maintaining performance.

Conclusions:

• The new antenna design is suitable for capsule endoscope applications.
• The design allows for compact integration of essential components.
• This antenna offers a viable solution for wireless capsule endoscopy systems.