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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Medical Imaging Technology
    • Wireless Communication Systems

    Background:

    • Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is crucial for non-invasive small intestine diagnostics.
    • Miniaturization of components within WCE capsules presents significant engineering challenges.
    • Integrating multiple functions into single components is essential for effective WCE design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel dual-purpose component for WCE.
    • To enable simultaneous optical image capturing and microwave data transmission within a single WCE component.
    • To address the space constraints in WCE capsule design.

    Main Methods:

    • Component design and integration for dual optical and microwave functions.
    • Ray-tracing simulations for optical performance evaluation.
    • Full-wave impedance simulations and radio link analysis for microwave performance.
    • Testing with an up-scaled prototype for practical validation.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed component demonstrated acceptable imaging quality for capsule optics.
    • Simulations confirmed effective microwave operation at the 915 MHz ISM band.
    • The component functioned as an antenna, providing adequate link gains for WCE communication.
    • Successful validation through simulations and prototype measurements.

    Conclusions:

    • The dual-purpose component offers a space-saving solution for WCE design.
    • This innovation supports both high-quality imaging and reliable wireless data transmission.
    • The validated component can enhance the capabilities of future WCE devices.