Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for estimating bilirubin levels. In one aspect, a method for estimating the level of bilirubin in a patient includes receiving image data for at least one image including a region of the patient's skin and a color calibration target. Color-balanced image data for the skin region is generated based on a subset of the image data corresponding to the color calibration target and the skin region. The bilirubin level in the patient is estimated based on the color-balanced image data for the skin region.

Abstract: A method for measuring parameters, such as human weight, together with additionally carried weight, in motion. The method provides registration of signals generated by load sensors disposed in shoe insoles; whereat each insole has at least two load sensors, with one mounted near the heel region and the other near the toe region of foot. The specific type of motor activity is determined based on temporal correlation of the load sensor signals from both insoles and values thereof. The person's weight, including additionally carried weight, is determined by summing up load sensor signals, for a specific type of motor activity. The invention provides for the measurement of person's weight, including additionally carried weight, in real time for different types of motor activity, such as running, walking at different pace, standing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring method for determining biometric data of human feet, comprising the following steps providing a reference object, which has at least one reference pattern, providing a freely moveable image recording device, automatically detecting the relative position and the alignment of the image recording device relative to the reference object using the at least one reference pattern, automatically recording of several images by the image recording device, wherein each individual image is only recorded, when the relative position and the alignment of the image recording device relative to the reference object corresponds to a triggering position predetermined for the respective image, determining biometric data of the at least one foot by means of the recorded images. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a measuring system as well as a pedestal for determining biometric data of human feet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fitting room mirror including image capturing means and image processing means enabling the determination of body dimensions and in providing cloth-fitting advice to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and device to monitor the heart of a subject using radio signals. Availability of a portable heart monitor that can be used in a subject's home can increase patient compliance and improve diagnosis rates of cardiac conditions. A mobile heart monitor can be especially useful to those subjects who are elderly, incapacitated, or do not have easy access to a clinic, doctor's office, or hospital.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus and method for motion tracking of a subject in medical brain imaging. The method comprises providing a light projector and a first camera; projecting a first pattern sequence (S1) onto a surface region of the subject with the light projector, wherein the subject is positioned in a scanner borehole of a medical scanner, the first pattern sequence comprising a first primary pattern (P1,1) and/or a first secondary pattern (P1,2); detecting the projected first pattern sequence (S1?) with the first camera; determining a second pattern sequence (S2) comprising a second primary pattern (P2,1) based on the detected first pattern sequence (S1?); projecting the second pattern sequence (S2) onto a surface region of the subject with the light projector; detecting the projected second pattern sequence (S2?) with the first camera; and determining motion tracking parameters based on the detected second pattern sequence (S2?).

Abstract: The hand hygiene moment measuring system of the present invention includes a subject sensing device (2) to sense a subject's position and posture, a movement sensing device (3) to sense a subject's movement, a storage unit (4) to store particular combinations corresponding to hand hygiene opportunities, and a counter (5) to count a number of times combinations of a sensing information of the subject sensing device, a sensing information of the movement sensing device, and an object position information indicating a position of an object, achieved the combinations stored in the storage unit.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for transferring data using proximity wireless connection is presented. The portable apparatus comprises a proximity wireless connection circuitry configured to detect a second apparatus in proximity and communicate reference data to the second apparatus, wherein the reference data causes the second apparatus to fetch and illustrate a user editable configuration template associated with the reference data, and wherein the proximity wireless connection circuitry is further configured to read at least some information of the user editable configuration template from the second apparatus. The portable apparatus further comprises a processing circuitry configured to receive physical activity-related measurement data and to process the data, based at least partly on the information of the user editable configuration template, to a physical activity-related parameter characterizing the physical activity.

Abstract: A mobile system for a user includes a telephone having one or more sensors to capture fitness data or vital sign data, the telephone having a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor to communicate fitness or vital sign data over a personal area network; and a processor coupled to the personal area network to process the fitness or vital sign data.

Abstract: A method for determining hearing thresholds in the absence of pure-tone testing includes an adaptive speech recognition test which includes a calibrated item pool, each item having a difficulty value (di) and associated standard error (se). Test items are administered to a group of individuals having mild to moderately severe hearing loss to obtain responses. The responses are subjected to multiple regression statistical methods to develop an equation for converting an individual's test score to hearing threshold values at several frequencies. The adaptive speech recognition test can be administered to an individual and their score can be converted into hearing thresholds at each of the several frequencies by use of the equation.

Abstract: A device qualitatively and quantitatively detects blood analytes such as alcohol by passing sweat through a semi-permeable membrane to a reaction chamber. In the reaction chamber, the sweat can react with reagents that produce a color when reacted with the analyte. The presence of the color is used to determine that the analyte is present. The intensity of the color change can be measured to quantify the amount of analyte. The device can include tamper resistance elements to prevent the device from being removed.

Abstract: Described is a hand-held measuring device 1 for measuring the pH value of wounds at a measuring point, wherein the hand-held measuring device 1 comprises a housing 2, a removable protective case 5 which at least partially encloses the housing 2, and a detection and evaluation unit constructed of at least two elements 6, 7, 9. The evaluation unit is designed to process the measured signals detected by the detection unit. At least one element 7 of the detection and evaluation unit is arranged in or on the housing 2 and at least one element 6, 9 of the detection and evaluation unit is designed as a component of the protective case 5.

Abstract: A medical examination device can include a stethoscope having a chest piece coupled to at least one ear piece via a yoke. The chest piece can have an acoustic portion configured to interface with a subject's body to provide sounds produced in the body to the ear pieces. The medical examination device can also include a pulse oximeter associated with an oximeter portion of the chest piece. The pulse oximeter can have a light emitter and a photodetector to measure oxygen saturation of the subject's blood. In addition, the medical examination device can include a display for displaying information of the stethoscope and/or the pulse oximeter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods and techniques for measuring oxygen levels of an implant. The implant can have a plurality of oxygen-sensitive microparticles incorporated throughout. The oxygen-sensitive microparticles can receive light and emit excitation light in response. The levels of excitation light emitted can be directly related to oxygen concentration in the implant.

Abstract: A device and method yielding a blood analysis employable in combination with an introducer for a catheter for a concurrent testing of blood from the introducer flash chamber during placement of a venous catheter. The device employs a colorimetric blood analysis to provide the user a visually discernable alert to the results of tested blood concurrent with the placement of the catheter with the introducer.

Abstract: A lancing device has a charging mechanism that operates to convert an external push action by a user to an internal pull action that retracts and charges a lancet for use in a lancing stroke. In some embodiments, the charging mechanism includes a user-actuated charging push-button, a reverse charging member coupled to a lancet carrier, and a reverse-motion conversion member coupled therebetween. Depressing the user-actuated member in a first longitudinal direction causes transverse movement of the conversion member, which in turn causes longitudinal retraction of the reverse charging member and the lancet carrier coupled thereto in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first direction, thereby charging a drive mechanism of the lancing device. In other embodiments, a rack-and-pinion gear mechanism provides the same push-to-pull functionality.

Abstract: Systems and methods for noninvasively determining the function capacity of the kidney are provided. In the methods, first contrast agent is injected into the vasculature of a subject. The contrast agent is to be bound with functioning glomeruli of the kidney of the subject. Then, the kidney is imaged with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to acquire MRI images of the kidney. In the images, signal magnitudes or phases of voxels of regions bound with the contrast agent are different from signal magnitudes or phases of voxels of regions not bound with the contrast agent. Afterwards, the function capacity of the kidney is determined using the MRI images. Lastly, a report of the function capacity of the kidney is generated.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device includes: waveform information acquisition part configured to add a time stamp to a waveform detected from a user and record the waveform with the time stamp as waveform information; condition information acquisition part configured to add a time stamp to information indicating a condition of the user and record the information with the time stamp as condition information; artifact waveform acquisition part configured to acquire, from artifact waveform data in which a condition and the artifact waveform are associated with each other and stored, an artifact waveform that corresponds a condition indicated by the condition information in the same time period as a time period of the waveform information; waveform correction part configured to correct the waveform information using the artifact waveform; and autonomic nerves diagnosis part configured to diagnose autonomic nerves of the user using the waveform information corrected by the waveform correction part.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to impairment assessments that may use frequent baseline examinations of users to generate a performance threshold that allows more reliable impairment tests to be administered at accident sites. Assessment test results may also be forwarded to other parties to indicate when a user should seek medical attention.

Abstract: Method for examining bone in vivo, comprises obtaining a laser beam; modulating the laser beam to insert therein photoacoustic frequencies including optical frequencies and acoustic frequencies, the acoustic frequencies being able to give rise to acoustic waves; directing the modulated beam at a bone to cause acoustic waves resulting from the beam to travel through the bone; analyzing received signals from the bone including signals resulting from the acoustic waves, to determine a mineral density and a bone quality for said bone, and thus obtain in-vivo data that can be of assistance to a doctor when diagnosing osteoporosis.

Abstract: Obtaining information about anatomy relative to a specific linear trajectory into a patient's jawbone using a base unit such as a frame located coronally to a proposed point of entry, the base unit having an open passageway. Placing an instrument guide such as a guide sleeve into the base unit or a cartridge placed in the base unit and precluding rotation of the instrument guide; the instrument guide positioned so that a centerline of the instrument guide is aligned with the specific linear trajectory. Mounting an instrument assembly upon the instrument guide so that the instrument assembly cannot rotate and using the instrument assembly to obtain information about patient's anatomy relative to the specific linear trajectory. Alternatively, the instrument guide may be omitted and an end of the instrument assembly placed directly into an opening in the base unit or a cartridge in the base unit. The instrument assembly may be used to obtain X-ray images.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to receiving lactate concentration data from a non-invasive sensor. A ratio of aerobic to anaerobic exertion can be determined based on the concentration of lactate, and real-time feedback can be provided based on the ratio of aerobic to anaerobic exertion. For example, the user can be encouraged to maintain a level of intensity in which he or she approaches (but does not exceed) maximal oxygen consumption.

Abstract: A method, system and program product comprises instructing a computing device to receive a user inputted information at least identifying the user. The computing device is configured for home usage. A computer vision sensor in communication with the computing device is initialized. The computer vision sensor is configured for home usage. The initializing instructs the computer vision sensor to detect aspects of sleep deprivations of the user. Detected aspects of sleep deprivations of the user during a sleep cycle of the user are received. The computing device is instructed to transmit at least the detected aspects of sleep deprivations of the user to a computer system of a recipient.

Abstract: Systems and methods to detect sleep stages of a subject analyze physiological parameters of the subject in combination with a subject's reactions to stimuli of increasing intensity and/or stimuli having different modalities. Stimuli are provided until a predetermined level of probability is reached for the accuracy of an estimation of the sleep stage of the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for improving perceived age of an individual. Particularly, the present invention relates to methods and systems by which phenotypic features and certain polymorphisms in one or more genes of an individual can be measured and classified to evaluate the perceived age of an individual. The invention also relates to methods useful to define therapies (products or treatments) to improve perceived age of an individual, to evaluate the efficacy of therapies and to benchmark therapies in order to determine its market value and customer claims.

Abstract: A sensor connection element of a catheter or an electrode line, which has a plate-like substrate including at least one recess and layer-like electrical conductors with sensor connection faces and/or actuator connection faces on or beneath at least one sensor surface.

Abstract: A system for conducting signals from a set of biosensing contacts and manufacture method thereof, the system comprising: a flexible substrate including a first broad surface and a second broad surface opposing the first broad surface; a set of conductive leads coupled to the first broad surface of the flexible substrate, each of the set of conductive leads including a first region configured to couple to a biosensing contact; a first bonding layer coupled to the first broad surface of the flexible substrate and including a set of openings that expose the first regions of the set of conductive leads for coupling to the set of biosensing contacts; and a second bonding layer coupled to the second broad surface of the flexible substrate and configured to couple the flexible substrate to the garment.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings specific to the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals and comparisons of user-obtained data are made relative to user-data profiles stored in the memory circuit.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing support to a mapping catheter during mapping or pacing and for adjusting the diameter of a distal loop portion of currently available mapping catheters. A medical device support device includes an elongate body defining a wall and an at least substantially linear proximal portion and a distal portion being transitionable between an at least substantially linear configuration and an expanded configuration, the elongate body defining a lumen extending through the proximal portion and distal portion, the lumen being entirely surrounded by the wall in the proximal portion and being partially surrounded by the wall in the distal portion. For example, the lumen may be sized to receive a mapping catheter therein such that adjustment of the configuration or diameter of the distal portion of the elongate body will likewise modify the configuration or diameter of the distal portion of the mapping catheter.

Abstract: The present invention provides an activity-sensing ground pad for integrating with a monitoring apparatus to continuously monitor human activity in the home environment. The activity-sensing ground pad includes a modular base, a sensing layer arranged on the modular base, an insulating layer arranged on the sensing layer, and a conductive elastic layer formed to cover the insulating layer. Specifically, the modular base has a first assembling side with a plurality of first engagement portions thereon and a second assembling side opposite to the first assembling side with a plurality of second engagement portions thereon, wherein a first electrical connector is arranged on one of the engaging portions, and a second electrical connector is arranged on one of the engaging portions in correspondence with the first electrical connector.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is a smart patient monitoring system. A sensor is coupled to a patient and configured to detect biometric data associated with the patient. A mobile computing device includes a memory that stores computer-executable instructions and a processor executes the computer-executable instructions. The mobile computing device receives the biometric data from the sensor; processes the biometric data to monitor a health status of the patient; and provides therapeutic feedback related to the health status.

Abstract: A physiological sensor history backfill system and method including a method of sensor history backfill for a local base device operable to wirelessly communicate with a physiological sensor connected to a patient, the method including: obtaining physiological readings for the patient at a predetermined interval; storing the physiological readings at the physiological sensor as sensor physiological readings; storing the physiological readings at the local base device as historic physiological readings; obtaining a current physiological reading for the patient; transmitting the current physiological reading to the local base device in a current reading message; detecting a record gap in the historic physiological readings between the current physiological reading and the historic physiological readings; and filling the record gap in the historic physiological readings with sensor physiological readings from the physiological sensor when the current reading message does not include the sensor physiological read

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a wearable device implementing a touch-sensitive interface in a metal pod cover and/or bioimpedance sensing to determine physiological characteristics, such as heart rate. According to an embodiment, a method includes receiving an amplified signal including a portion of the physiological-related signal component including data representing a physiological characteristic, the amplified signal being derived from bioimpedance signal based on an impedance value of a tissue, and identifying a magnitude of a portion of the physiological-related signal component. Also, the method can compare the magnitude of the portion against another magnitude of a data model (e.g., in a time-domain) to form a matched value.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings of the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted, and used as a timing reference to extract and process another pulse characteristic signal.

Abstract: A heading positioning apparatus and the method of use for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).

Abstract: An offset of an actual positional relationship of a radiation source and an object from a reference positional relationship is determined and taken into account when positioning and/or tilting and/or collimating the radiation source so as to irradiate a region of interest of the object.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an X-ray photographing apparatus. The X-ray photographing apparatus uses a moving source and a tension spring in order to let a grid reciprocate for removing a scattered radiation. The moving source generates moving force moving the grid toward one side, and the tension spring applies tension force moving the grid toward the other side. According to the present invention, since the grid moves at a velocity close to a constant velocity, image quality is improved.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling movement of detectors having multiple detector heads are provided. One system includes a gantry, a patient support structure supporting a patient table thereon, and a plurality of detector units. At least some of the detector units are rotatable to position the detector units at different angles relative to the patient table. The imaging system further includes a detector position controller configured to control the position of the rotatable detector units, wherein at least some of the rotatable detector units positioned adjacent to each other have an angle of rotation to allow movement of the rotatable detector units a distance greater than a gap between adjacent rotatable detector units The detector position controller is configured to calculate at least one of field of view avoidance information or collision avoidance information to determine an amount of movement for one or more of the rotatable detector units.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a display, a holding device, bed device, a gesture detecting device and a processing circuitry. The holding device includes an X-ray irradiator, an X-ray detector, and a supporter that supports the X-ray irradiator and the X-ray detector. The bed device is available to place an object on. The gesture detecting device recognizes a gesture of a person. The processing circuitry identifies a state of the X-ray diagnostic apparatus based on at least one of the display, the X-ray irradiator, the X-ray detector, the holding device and the bed device, determines an operation detail based on a combination of the identified state and the recognized gesture, and operates at least one of the display, the holding device, the bed device, a speaker and a room light according to the determined operation detail.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present system, an X-ray detector of an X-ray imaging system includes a communication module configured to receive a pre-shot image from a detection circuitry and receive one or more pre-shot parameters from a source controller of the X-ray imaging system. The X-ray detector further includes an analysis module configured to determine one or more image characteristics of the pre-shot image. The X-ray detector further includes a determination module configured to calculate one or more main-shot parameters based on the one or more pre-shot parameters and the one or more image characteristics. The determination module is further configured to send the one or more main-shot parameters to the source controller of the X-ray imaging system.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of ?? emitting radiolabeled tracers for administration to a patient prior to radio-guided surgery, and to the corresponding probes designed to intraoperatively detect ?? decays from cancerous tissues so as to locate even small cancerous remnants still present after resection of the main cancerous lesions. The ?? emitting radiolabeled tracer is labeled with a radioisotope undergoing exclusively ?? decays or a radioisotope undergoing ?? decays and having no more than 10-11% of ? rays decays. The corresponding probe has an extension direction along a longitudinal axis and has one or more blocks of scintillating material, each one having a main extension parallel to the longitudinal axis and transversal dimensions smaller than 3 mm, with each of the blocks being partially shielded by a material that is inactive with respect to ?? radiation.

Abstract: In a method for acquiring medical, a frame of SPECT or PET patient image data is acquired while simultaneously recording measurements of one or more physiological characteristics, synchronously with the capture of the frame of SPECT or PET patient image data. The measurements of one or more physiological characteristics are stored in association with the corresponding patient image data.

Abstract: X-ray imaging systems and methods for exposure control in three-dimensional X-ray imaging include acquiring at least one image with an X-ray emitter and an X-ray receiver. At least one physical characteristic of the object to be imaged is determined from the at least one image. At least one exposure parameter value based is determined based upon the at least one physical characteristic of the object to be imaged. The X-ray emitter and X-ray receiver acquire a plurality of projection images about the object to be imaged using at least one exposure parameter value. A three-dimensional X-ray image is reconstructed from the plurality of projection images.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present system, a dual energy X-ray imaging system includes a communication module configured to receive a pre-shot image from a detection circuitry and receive one or more pre-shot parameters from a source controller of the dual energy X-ray imaging system. The dual energy X-ray imaging system further includes an analysis module configured to determine one or more image characteristics of the pre-shot image. The dual energy X-ray imaging system further includes a determination module configured to calculate a first and a second set of main-shot parameters based on the one or more pre-shot parameters and the one or more image characteristics of the pre-shot image. The determination module is further configured to send the one or more main-shot parameters to the source controller of the dual energy X-ray imaging system.

Abstract: A method for operating a computed tomograph is provided, wherein an X-ray penetrates an object from different positions, a deposition of an individual dose is effected in at least one part of the object, and an image signal is generated in the detector by way of a transmitted intensity of the X-ray, wherein exposure-related parameters for the respective different positions are individually set such that with respect to a specific position, the share of the associated individual dose is raised if a raising of the individual dose in the specific position brings about a greater improvement in the image quality than in another position, or the share of the associated individual dose is lowered if a lowering of the individual dose in the specific position brings about a smaller deterioration in the image quality than in another position, in order to lower stochastic risks for mutations and uncontrolled cell growth.

Abstract: Intraoral tomosynthesis systems, methods, and computer readable media for dental imaging can include an x-ray source containing multiple focal spots spatially distributed on one or multiple anodes in an evacuated chamber, an x-ray detector for positioning inside a mouth of a patient, a device for determining imaging geometry of the intraoral tomosynthesis system; and control electronics configured to regulate the x-ray source, by sequentially activating each of the multiple focal spots, such that multiple two dimensional (2D) projection images of the mouth of the patient are acquired from multiple viewing angles. In some aspects, the device for determining the imaging geometry can comprise a plate connectedly attached to the x-ray detector, at least one light source connectedly attached to the x-ray source, and a camera configured to capture at least one light spot produced by a projection of at least one light beam onto the plate.

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus for capturing a radiation image based on radiation which penetrates a subject includes a detection unit and a position determination unit. The detection unit detects a physical quantity which is changed when the radiation imaging apparatus takes an impact. The position determination unit determines an impact position subjected to the impact, based on the physical quantity detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which comprises data processing circuitry, a display, input interface circuitry and system control circuitry. The data processing circuitry generates at least B-mode data and Doppler spectral data. The display displays images based on the B-mode data and the Doppler spectral data that have been generated by the data processing circuitry. The input interface circuitry inputs one of an instruction to transit to a mode of the Doppler spectral data and an operation to a range gate. The system control circuitry changes a display form of the Doppler spectral data displayed on the display based on the Doppler spectral data generated in a predetermined time after the input in response to the input to the input interface circuitry.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a tomographic image data generator, a blood flow information generator, a change detector, and a condition changing unit. The tomographic image data generator sequentially obtains tomographic image data of a subject for a plurality of times. The blood flow information generator performs processing on a reception signal based on signal processing conditions including a velocity threshold related to blood flow information of the subject to obtain the blood flow information. The change detector detects the magnitude of change in the time axis direction of a plurality of pieces of tomographic image data for different times. The condition changing unit changes the signal processing conditions based on the magnitude of change in the time axis direction. When the signal processing conditions are changed, the blood flow information generator performs the processing based on changed signal processing conditions.

Abstract: A method of characterizing the pathological response of tissue to a treatment plan, including: obtaining a set of sequential morphology renderings of the tissue, wherein each rendering corresponds to a particular point in time during the treatment plan; generating a set of representative values of a biomechanical property of the tissue for the set of renderings, wherein each representative value is based on a corresponding rendering; determining a trend of the biomechanical property based on the set of representative values; and predicting response of the tissue to the treatment plan based on the trend of the biomechanical property.