Norwegian MedTech Innovation

Revolutionizing Medical Implant Communication

Next-generation wireless technology for implantable and ingestible medical devices — enabling safer, smarter, and more accessible diagnostics through patented backscatter communication.

Wireless capsule endoscopy technology
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Pioneering Wireless
Biomedical Diagnostics

Salveo Solutions AS is a Norwegian MedTech company founded in 2022 and based in Trondheim. We develop next-generation wireless communication technologies for implantable and ingestible medical devices, enabling safer, smarter, and more accessible diagnostics.

Our patented backscatter communication technology delivers 10–20 Mbps data rates from battery-free swallowable capsules, making real-time, high-quality gastrointestinal video streaming possible without the need for onboard power. This breakthrough enables comfortable, home-based colon cancer screening and reduces the need for invasive clinical procedures.

Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in telecommunications, RF engineering, biomedical systems, and clinical medicine. Together, we transform cutting-edge research into practical healthcare solutions.

Protected by three granted patents in the US and EU, Salveo Solutions is committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through intelligent, energy-efficient diagnostic technologies.

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2022
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Batteries Required
Capsule communication with GI tract illustration

Core Advantages

Battery-Free Operation

Backscatter technology eliminates the need for onboard power, enabling ultra-compact capsule designs.

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High-Speed Data Transfer

Achieving 10–20 Mbps for real-time, high-quality video streaming from within the body.

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Home-Based Screening

Comfortable colon cancer screening from home, reducing the need for invasive clinical procedures.

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IP-Protected Innovation

Three granted patents across the US and EU securing our core communication technology.

How It Works

Our capsule communication platform combines cutting-edge RF engineering with clinical-grade reliability.

End-to-End Capsule Connectivity diagram

End-to-End Capsule Connectivity

Complete wireless pathway from the GI capsule to the 5G edge gateway, providing seamless data transfer throughout the diagnostic process.

Advanced capsule prototypes

Advanced Capsule Prototypes

High-performance battery-free communication capsules engineered for GI diagnostics with miniaturized, biocompatible designs.

Backscatter GI Capsule close-up

Backscatter GI Capsule

Compact, battery-free capsule with integrated high-speed RF circuitry for real-time imaging and data transmission.

What We Offer

From expert consulting to turn-key product development for next-generation medical devices.

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Consulting

Expert consulting in medical implant technology, including electronics design, wireless communication, antenna development, and system validation for advanced diagnostic devices.

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Engineering

High-speed data solutions for deep-tissue implants, ultra-low-power RF design optimized for space-limited devices, and enhanced imaging performance for next-generation pill cameras.

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Products

Battery-free medical implants, high-speed backscatter communication modules, and wearable on-body reader systems for next-generation diagnostics.

Publications & IP

Salveo holds three granted patents, supported by a strong record of scientific publications. You can find more information below.

US-2019/0229770-A1

Medical Implant with Wireless Communication

An implant device for use within the body comprises: a data source; and an antenna for backscatter communications with an external communication system; wherein the implant device is arranged to control the backscattering properties of the antenna in order to thereby transmit data from the data source to the external communications system.

Khaleghi, A., Balasingham, I., Bergsland, J. European Patent EP3485531B1
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US-2021/0059526-A1

Medical Implant with Wireless Communication

An implant device for use within the body comprises: a data source; and a non-self-resonant antenna for backscatter communications with an external communication system. The non-self-resonant antenna comprises at least two electrodes including two conductive patches that are arranged to be spaced apart when the implant device is in use. The implant device is arranged to control the backscattering properties of the antenna in order to thereby transmit data from the data source to the external communications system.

Khaleghi, A., Balasingham, I. EP3741002A1 / WO2019141782A1
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WO2021048303A1

On-Body Antenna for Wireless Communication with Medical Implant

A system is provided for wireless transmission of data and/or power using an on-body antenna apparatus and an implant device inside the body. The system comprises the implant device and the on-body antenna apparatus as well as an antenna control system.

Khaleghi, A., Balasingham, I.
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IEEE Access, 2023

Analog Backscatter Video Transmission for Wireless Capsule Endoscope

Wireless capsule endoscopy is a fast-growing technology in healthcare systems. Due to using battery for powering the camera, light source, wireless communication, and other electronics, it has substantial limitations with the image quality, frame rate, and operating time. In this work, we propose a novel analog backscatter video transmission approach for wireless capsule endoscopy.

R. Noormohammadi, A. Khaleghi and I. Balasingham IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 18542-18550, 2023
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IEEE TMTT, 2019

Radio Frequency Backscatter Communication for High Data Rate Deep Implants

In this paper, we study the radio frequency (RF) backscatter for high data rate wireless communication with deep medical implants. The radar approach permits remote reading of the implant's information. This means that the active transmitter is removed from the implant that results in significant power saving and size reduction.

A. Khaleghi, A. Hasanvand and I. Balasingham IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 67, no. 3, pp. 1093-1106, March 2019
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IEEE, 2022

Wireless Capsule Video Endoscopy for Population-Based Colon Cancer Screening Using 5G Network

We develop a battery-free communication system for a wireless video capsule endoscope with potential video streaming of a rate of up to 15 Mbps. We apply our innovative approach using backscatter for implants, a RADAR approach that remotely reads the information from the deep implants, such as the video capsule endoscope.

A. Khaleghi, I. Balasingham
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Leadership

A multidisciplinary team bridging telecommunications, biomedical systems, and clinical medicine.

Ilangko Balasingham

Ilangko Balasingham

CEO

Professor of Signal Processing and Electrical Engineering, Oslo University Hospital & NTNU

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Ali Khaleghi

Ali Khaleghi

CTO

Telecommunication Engineer, PhD. Research Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Jacob Bergsland

Jacob Bergsland

CMO

Cardiac Surgeon, MD, PhD. Founder of MedTech company Cardiomech AS

Lars Aabakken

Lars Aabakken

Advisor

Professor & Consultant, MD, PhD. Head of GI Endoscopy at Oslo University Hospital / Rikshospitalet

Latest Updates

Recent milestones and achievements from our team.

Patent Granted

European Union Patent Granted

Khaleghi, A., Balasingham, I., Bergsland, J. — Medical Implant with Wireless Communication — European Patent EP3485531B1. Granted 22 June 2022, active until 11 July 2037.

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Patent Granted

Core Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Patent — EU & US

Ali Khaleghi, Ilangko Balasingham — Medical Implant with Wireless Communication — EP3741002A1, US2021059526A1, WO2019141782A1. Granted October 2025.

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Get in Touch

Interested in our technology or exploring partnership opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.

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Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway

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