Capsule for examining gastrointestinal tracts in medical technology, has acid resistant casing, and light source, which is supplied by battery and magnetically activated switch, which is provided in housing for switching on of light source

摘要

The capsule has a light source (13), which is supplied by a battery (11). The battery and the light source are arranged in a hermetically sealed casing (10). The casing is formed partly translucent and is acid resistant. A magnetically activated switch (12) is provided in the housing for switching on the light source. A control logic (14) controls the light source with an interruption signal. An independent claim is also included for an arrangement comprising a capsule.