The New Improved Pill Camera

Prof. Khan Wahid of the U of Sask is working to improve the standard pill camera used by gastroenterologists to get a better view of your digestive tract. A an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, Dr. Wahid and his team have developed new algorithms that greatly improve the capture and professing of images that increases the frame rate and quality of the imagess, reduce the workload of the onboard computer chip, and helps extend the battery life. They are also working to improve the quality of life of the patient during the procedure by replacing the data recorder with a mobile device app and SIM card-sized receiver that would store the information on the patient's smartphone.

http://news.usask.ca/2013/01/25/inside-view-improving-endoscopy-imaging/