Patent ID: 7022066
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A61B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A capsule endoscope, comprising: a transparent cover member; an image sensor that is fixed to a substrate and covered by the transparent cover member, said image sensor detecting images that are formed on a surface within an imaging area, and outside of the imaging area lies a periphery portion; an objective optical system; and a transparent dome arranged in front of the objective optical system that is sealed in an airtight and watertight manner to a rear portion of the capsule endoscope; wherein the transparent cover member is either fixed to the substrate or to said periphery portion such that a space is provided between the surface of the imaging area and the transparent cover member; and a single lens frame, in a part of the capsule that is near the transparent dome, supports the objective optical system, with the lens frame having a light-blocking effect.