Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and a processing unit configured for sensing electrical activity with improved temporal and spatial electrode configuration. The apparatus includes a first layer configured to collect pressure data and a second layer comprising a plurality of electrodes configured to sense electrical activity. The processing unit is communicatively coupled to the apparatus to select a subset of the plurality of electrodes of the second layer from which electrical activity is measured based on an orientation of a user determined by received pressure data from the first layer. In an example, a body map of an individual can be produced from pressure distribution information received from the apparatus. This body map can then be used to select specific electrodes to measure the individual's electrical activity based on the body map pressure distribution information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and a processing unit. The apparatus includes a first layer configured to collect pressure data and a second layer comprising a plurality of electrodes configured to sense electrical activity. The processing unit is communicatively coupled to the apparatus and completes a series of steps. The steps provide for receiving pressure data from the first layer. Based on the received pressure data, the processing unit then determines an orientation of a user. The user can be positioned on the apparatus. The processing unit then selects a subset of electrodes from the plurality of electrodes, based on the determined orientation. The processing unit then measures electrical activity at the subset of electrodes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and a processing unit. The apparatus includes a first layer configured to collect pressure data and a second layer comprising a plurality of electrodes configured to sense electrical activity. The processing unit is communicatively coupled to the apparatus and completes a series of steps. The steps provide for receiving pressure data from the first layer. Based on the received pressure data, the processing unit then determines an orientation of a user. The user can be positioned on the apparatus. The processing unit then selects a subset of electrodes from the plurality of electrodes, based on the determined orientation. The processing unit then measures electrical activity at the subset of electrodes.

Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises an intravascular flow-interactive surface supported by an expandable, substantially cylindrical frame, wherein the frame is configured to expand and engage the luminal surface of the ascending aortic arch, wherein said frame defines a longitudinal channel generally parallel to predominant blood flow vectors, and wherein a flow-modulating element is configured to alter fluid dynamics in a manner that redirects the cranial trajectory of embolic particles originating from the heart through and beyond the longitudinal channel. The embolic protection device may also comprise a plurality of independent or interconnected flow-modulating elements serially spaced apart along the longitudinal axis of the primary vessel. The interstitial space between flow-modulating elements allows blood flow passage between one another in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal channel.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system comprises a horizontal platform to support a patient, a rail positioned about the horizontal platform, a carriage operatively coupled to and configured to translate along the rail, and a robotic arm operatively coupled to the carriage and translated about the patient by the rail. The robotic arm is configured to operate on the patient in a variety of positions provided by the translating carriage. The rail provides a rounded path for the carriage, such as a U-shaped path. The U-shaped path may comprise a first leg and a second leg, the first leg longer than the second leg. Furthermore, the system may comprise a plurality of carriages operatively coupled to the rail and a plurality of robotic arms. Also, the system may further comprise a central base which the horizontal platform can articulate relative to, such as by translating horizontally or vertically, rotating, or titling.

Abstract: A system for providing information to a patient and receiving information from the patient before and/or after a medical or surgical procedure may include a joint motion sensor system, which may include a first sensor device for coupling with the patient above a joint and including a first transmitter for transmitting sensed data from the first sensor device, and a second sensor device for coupling with the patient below the joint and including a second transmitter for transmitting sensed data from the second sensor device. The system may also include a processor to receive sensed data from the first and second sensor devices and process the sensed data to provide joint motion data. Finally, the system may include a third transmitter coupled with the processor for transmitting the joint motion data wirelessly to the patient.

Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises an intravascular flow-interactive surface supported by an expandable, substantially cylindrical frame, wherein the frame is configured to expand and engage the luminal surface of the ascending aortic arch, wherein said frame defines a longitudinal channel generally parallel to predominant blood flow vectors, and wherein a flow-modulating element is configured to alter fluid dynamics in a manner that redirects the cranial trajectory of embolic particles originating from the heart through and beyond the longitudinal channel. The embolic protection device may also comprise a plurality of independent or interconnected flow-modulating elements serially spaced apart along the longitudinal axis of the primary vessel. The interstitial space between flow-modulating elements allows blood flow passage between one another in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal channel.