Abstract: A lower rack assembly for a dishwasher appliance includes a lower rack configured for receipt of articles for washing, and a lift assembly connected to the lower rack. The lift assembly includes a first arm extending between a first end and a second end, the first end of the first arm pivotally coupled to the lower rack, and a first bracket defining a first slot, the second end of the first arm movably coupled to the first slot. Movement of the lower rack along the vertical direction causes movement of the second end of the first arm relative to the first slot along the transverse direction and pivotal rotation of the first end of the first arm.

Abstract: A rack lifting assembly for a dishwasher appliance is provided. The rack lifting assembly includes frame having rotatably mounted wheels to enable the frame to be rolled in and out of the wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance. A lower rack may be operably coupled to the frame by a pulley system including a rope winding between a first set of pulleys mounted to the frame and a second set of pulleys mounted to the lower rack. A retracting means, such as a motor, may wind and unwind a rope of the pulley system to move the lower rack vertically within the frame. Linear slides are mounted on the left and right sides of the frame to guide the lower rack, thereby keeping it in a horizontal orientation while lifting.

Abstract: A towel includes a body formed from a first material and having a first side and an opposed second side. A first gripping area is disposed on at least a first portion of the first side of the body. The gripping area includes a plurality of friction elements formed from a second material that is different from the first material.

Abstract: A tissue resection cap assembly configured to be secured to the distal end of an elongated medical device, such as an endoscope, and a method for resecting tissue. The cap assembly may include a cap structure comprising a working channel and a resection device channel, wherein the resection device channel extends inside the cap structure to a resection device track positioned substantially around the working channel adjacent the distal end of the cap structure. The resection device channel is adapted to direct a resection device from the working channel of the endoscope to the resection device track. The cap assembly further includes one or more ligation bands on the outside surface of the cap structure and a trigger line for deploying the ligation bands from the distal end of the cap structure. The method includes deploying a ligation band around tissue and using a resecting loop to cut the tissue.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: a first semiconductor light-emitting element; a light source drive section; a first detection section; a storage section configured to store a threshold value indicating whether or not the first detection section can correctly detect an intensity; and a control section configured to, if the intensity detected by the first detection section exceeds the threshold value stored in the storage section, control the current value of the drive signal based on the intensity detected by the first detection section, for the light source drive section, and if the intensity detected by the first detection section does not exceed the threshold value, perform control so as to make the current value of the drive signal constant to provide pulsed light emission and change a duty cycle or a number of pulses to perform light adjustment, for the light source drive section.

Abstract: A medical signal processing device receives an image signal in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject and processes the image signal. The medical signal processing device includes a signal processing unit configured to generate a plurality of transmission image signals from the image signal. The transmission image signals each include a plurality of distributed image signals obtained by distributing the image signal, at least any of the transmission image signals includes, as auxiliary data, data of at least part of distributed image signals different from the distributed image signals included in the transmission image signal, and the transmission image signals are transmitted to an external medical control device through a plurality of respective signal transmission paths.

Abstract: A wireless visible bougie based on cloud transmission mainly includes a WIFI or 3G/4G communication module and mediation platform server placed on an internet cloud. The WIFI or 3G/4G communication module is connected to and exchanges data with an endpoint of a mediation platform server placed on a cloud of an internet through the internet to store image data captured by the visible bougie, thereby building a database in the mediation platform server of the cloud and then forming data control on the cloud, and allowing relevant personnel to download the data from the cloud for observation so as to achieve the objects of mutual observation and learning.

Abstract: On an inner peripheral surface of an assistance tool of an insertion device, a sliding surface extends from an assistance tool proximal surface toward a distal side, and when the assistance tool attached to an insertion section rotates, the sliding surface slides on a supporting surface around a longitudinal axis. A flange portion of the insertion section includes an opposed surface opposed to the assistance tool proximal surface with a gap when the assistance tool is attached to the insertion section. In a part where the assistance tool proximal surface is opposed to the opposed surface, a proximal end of an outer peripheral surface of the assistance tool does not form a step relative to the flange portion.

Abstract: A medical signal processing device receives an image signal in accordance with a result of examining inside of a subject and processes the image signal that includes a plurality of pixel data groups of respective pixels arrayed at a constant interval among pixels sequentially arrayed in a predetermined direction in an image made of pixels arrayed in a matrix. The pixel data groups are data of respective pixels that are different from each other, and the pixel data groups are input in the medical signal processing device in parallel. The medical signal processing device includes a distribution processing unit configured to generate a plurality of distributed image signals by combining, among the pixel data groups, pixel data groups of respective pixels that are separate from each other, and the distributed image signals are transmitted to an external medical control device through a plurality of respective signal transmission paths.

Abstract: A miniature observation mirror imaging lens structure is disclosed, an outer tube body is in engagement with a front end of a bougie, and only an optical filter, lens and integrated circuit are configured inside the outer tube body in sequence from front to rear, where a light emitting diode (LED) is configured on one side of the optical filter, electronic elements are soldered on the integrated circuit, a lower edge thereof is configured with a plurality of contacts on which electronic elements are soldered; the contacts are connected with conducting lines so as to be in connection with a control circuit configured on the rear end of the bougie, furthermore, the contacts, electronic element and conducting lines are encapsulated with sealing glue, thereby allowing the diameter of the imaging lens to be reduced for facilitating endotracheal intubation operation through the simplification of elements on the front end.

Abstract: The invention provides an endoscope connector capable of stably performing image communication, an endoscope including the endoscope connector and endoscope system. An endoscope connector is provided in an endoscope having an imaging unit at a distal end of an insertion portion, connected with an endoscope processor device, and provided with an image signal transmitting unit transmitting an image signal with respect to the endoscope processor device via optical communication. The image signal transmitting unit is arranged in an image signal transmitting connector connected with a processor device connector. The image signal transmitting connector includes a glass member provided at the tip end through which the image signal passes and a guide member formed on a circumference of the glass member. The guide member has grooves thereon radially extending from the glass member.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: a conduit that is provided inside an insertion section and into which a guide wire is inserted in a direction opposite to an insertion direction of the insertion section; a bent conduit that is bent to make the conduit communicate with a pipe sleeve of a treatment instrument insertion port provided in an operation section; and a forceps plug that is detachable from the pipe sleeve. An opening is deviated from a center of the pipe sleeve toward an outer circumferential side of a bending direction of the bent conduit.

Abstract: A system is presented including a first lens for receiving a first image, a second lens for receiving a second image, the first and second lenses being synchronized with each other, and a mirror and prism assembly configured to receive the first and second images. The system further includes a single image sensor configured to receive the first and second images from the mirror and prism assembly, the first image projected onto a first side of the single image sensor and the second image projected onto a second side of the single image sensor. The system may also include at least one processor for separately processing the first image on the first side of the single image sensor and the second image on the second side of the single image sensor to reconstruct a three-dimensional image of an object.

Abstract: An insertion apparatus includes: a flexible tube; an electric driving source arranged on a proximal end side of the flexible tube; a driven portion arranged on a distal end of the flexible tube; and a single driving force transmitting member inserted in the flexible tube and formed by being wound in a coil shape. For the driving force transmitting member, first torsional rigidity in a first rotating state of being rotated in a direction of being wound in the coil shape is set higher than second torsional rigidity in a second rotating state of being rotated in an opposite direction; and the driven portion performs a first motion by the first rotating state and performs a second motion requiring a larger amount of force than the first motion by the second rotating state.

Abstract: An image pickup system includes a stereoscopic endoscope including image pickup optical systems having a parallax therebetween and a first image pickup device and a second image pickup device, and a processor including a first photometric measurement section configured to photometrically measure a luminance value of a first image pickup signal related to the first image pickup device, a second photometric measurement section configured to measure a luminance value of a second image pickup signal related to the second image pickup device, and a control section including a threshold value comparison section configured to compare the luminance value with a threshold value. When the luminance value of either one of the first image pickup signal and the second image pickup signal exceeds the threshold value, the image pickup system performs light adjustment control of a light source based on a photometric value of the other image pickup signal.

Abstract: A miniature observation mirror imaging lens structure is disclosed, an outer tube body is in engagement with a front end of a bougie, and only an optical filter, lens, integrated circuit and circuit board are configured inside the outer tube body in sequence from front to rear, where a light emitting diode (LED) is configured on one side of the optical filter, electronic elements are soldered on the circuit board, a upper edge and lower edge thereof are respectively configured with a plurality of upper contacts and lower contacts; the integrated circuit can be linked with a control circuit on the rear end of the bougie after it is soldered on the upper contacts and conducting lines are soldered on the lower contacts, thereby allowing the diameter of the imaging lens on the front end of the bougie to be reduced for facilitating endotracheal intubation operation.

Abstract: Image data representing an image captured by a video endoscopic device is converted from a first color space to a second color space. The image data in the second color space is used to determine the location of features in the image.

Abstract: An endoscope auxiliary device is provided, which can reduce light spot and light shadow formed on an object and improve an accuracy of a result of an endoscope observation. The endoscope auxiliary device includes an operating handle and a probing body connected with each other, wherein, a switching device is provided on the operating handle. Optical mesh points are provided on a surface of the probing body, and a light source controlled by the switching device and a reflective housing for reflecting light of the light source into the probing body are provided on an end of the probing body dose to the operating handle.

Abstract: A light source apparatus includes: a light source; a light source driving section; a light detection section; a temperature detection section; and a control section being configured to, when determining that detected brightness is outside a range of brightness set for detecting abnormality in the light source or the light detection section and detected temperature is within a range of temperature set for detecting the abnormality in the light source or the light detection section, cause the light source driving section to perform driving of the light source for a case of abnormality in the light detection section, and when determining that the detected brightness is outside the range of brightness and the detected temperature is outside the range of temperature, cause the light source driving section to perform driving of the light source for a case of abnormality in the light source.

Abstract: A dental mirror instrument has a light waveguide and an airflow conduit that extend along the length of an elongated member to a mirror portion. An airflow exiting from the airflow conduit may be directed over the mirror surface to remove fluids and debris. Light from a light source is transmitted along the light waveguide and is reflected off of a back-side of a land portion through a Fresnel lens to produce a task light. A mirror may have a hydrophobic surface and this surface may have raised portions or a patterned surface that further enhances the removal of fluids or debris. The optical component of the dental instrument may be detachable to a source component and may be disposable. A flexible connector may be coupled with the source component to provide an airflow to the airflow conduit and/or electrical power to the light source.

Abstract: A laryngoscope comprising a handle and a blade is provided. The blade is hingedly articulated to the handle between an open position wherein it projects outwardly from a top end of the handle, and a closed position wherein it lies in registration therewith. The laryngoscope further comprises an electric light source and a power source selectively electrically connected thereto for providing electric power for its operation. The blade comprises a power source compartment at the proximal end, containing therewithin the power source. The laryngoscope further comprises a switching arrangement configured to electrically connect between the electric light and power sources when the blade in its open position, and electrically separate between the electric light source and power source when the blade in its closed position. The handle comprises a depression for accommodating therein at least a portion of the blade when in its closed position.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for predicting early onset glaucoma via structural parameters obtained via time and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) are disclosed. SD-OCT technology measures the thicknesses of the layers of the retina that contain the cells that die in glaucoma before there is any functional loss. A multivariable predictive model may be used for the diagnosis of early glaucoma using a combination of optic nerve head (ONH), peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) parameters measured via SD-OCT. The model generates a glaucoma probability score for individual patient, which is valuable information in assisting clinicians in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus generates one image by using at least one frame each of a plurality of moving images obtained by taking moving images of a plurality of different regions of an eye at different times. The apparatus includes a deciding unit configured to decide the at least one frame in each of the plurality of moving images, so that regions which have actually been shot are included in the plurality of moving images in the plurality of regions; and an image generating unit configured to generate one image by using the at least one frames decided from each of the plurality of moving images.

Abstract: A process is provided for conducting an eye examination using a mobile device, the process comprising capturing a first image of an object using a camera of a mobile device set to a fixed focusing distance; determining, with reference to the first image, an absolute size of the object; capturing a second image of the object using the camera of the mobile device; determining, with reference to the second image, a distance from the mobile device to the object; providing an indication via the mobile device to move the mobile device relative to the object; and receiving input from the mobile device in response to the eye examination program.

Abstract: A forward-imaging optical coherence tomography probe is provided, comprising: a substantially cylindrical housing comprising: a longitudinal axis; an interior side; a distal end that is optically transparent; and a mirror located at the interior side, adjacent the distal end; an optical fiber located inside the cylindrical housing along the longitudinal axis; a wedge lens located inside the cylindrical housing, adjacent the distal end, the wedge lens configured to receive light from the fiber, and direct the light towards the mirror; and, at least one motor configured to both: rotate the fiber and the wedge lens about the longitudinal axis and inside the cylindrical housing; and, linearly displace the fiber and the wedge lens along the longitudinal axis and inside the cylindrical housing; the mirror configured to: receive light from the wedge lens and reflect the light out of the distal end as the wedge lens moves linearly and rotationally.

Abstract: A multi-channel optical coherence tomography probe for use in a medical procedure is provided. The probe comprises: a plurality of first optical fibers optically connectable to an OCT light source; a plurality of second optical fibers different from the plurality of first optical fibers; a scanning device comprising: an actuator configured to rotationally move the plurality of second optical fibers between a first position and a second position, relative to the plurality of first optical fibers; and, a mirror configured to, as the plurality of second optical fibers is moving rotationally, convey light from exit faces of the plurality of first optical fibers to entrance faces of the plurality of second optical fibers; and, a housing containing the plurality of second optical fibers.

Abstract: The position of the fovea is estimated with high accuracy in a manner such that the thicknesses of a first region including at least a partial region of a region from the internal limiting membrane to the boundary between the external plexiform layer and the external granular layer and a second region including at least a partial region of a region from the boundary to the photoreceptor cell inner segment/outer segment junction are compared with each other, and the position of the fovea is estimated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eye examining system and a method for examining a subject's eyes by means of an eye examining system, eye examination symbols being made visible to at least one of the subject's eyes using a display device of the eye examining system, the display device comprising a camera device having a camera by means of which the subject's eyes can be recorded, the display device comprising an illumination device having a light source by means of which the subject's eyes can be illuminated, a light distribution being able to be recorded in the pupil of the subject's eye by means of the camera device of the display device, the eye examining system comprising a control apparatus by means of which an objective refraction of the eye can be determined via the light distribution in the pupil.

Abstract: A corneal topographer includes: a flat panel display configured to display a light pattern and to project the light pattern onto a cornea of an eye disposed on a first side of the flat panel display; an optical system disposed on a second side of the flat panel display, the optical system being configured to receive and process reflected light from the cornea that passes through the flat panel display from the cornea to the optical system; a camera configured to receive the processed reflected light from the optical system and to capture therefrom a reflected light pattern from the cornea produced in response to the projected light pattern; and one or more processors configured to execute an algorithm to compare the projected light pattern to the reflected light pattern from the cornea, and to produce a topographic map of the cornea based on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus includes: an eyelid opening section that comes into contact with skin on a periphery of an eyeball of a measurement subject and maintains an eyelid of the measurement subject in an open state; an emission section that emits light such that the light travels across an anterior chamber of the eyeball in which the eyelid is maintained in an open state by the eyelid opening portion; and a light reception section that receives the light which travels across the anterior chamber.

Abstract: An ophthalmoscope (1) and method for scanning a fundus (23) of an eye (9), comprising a light system (3) which produces linear light, a scanner (5) which receives at least some of the linear light and is movable about a scan axis to produce a 1D scan of the at least some linear light, and a scan transfer system (7) which receives the 1D scan from the scanner and transfers the 1D scan to the eye, wherein the scanner is positioned in the ophthalmoscope such that it receives the at least some of the linear light substantially along the scan axis, the scan transfer system positioned in the ophthalmoscope such that a pupil of the eye is provided at a focal point of the system, and the scanner is positioned in the ophthalmoscope and the scan transfer system is configured to transfer the 1D scan from the scanner through the focal point at the eye pupil and onto the eye fundus.

Abstract: An optical measurement apparatus includes: an emission section that emits light such that the light travels across an anterior chamber of an eyeball of a measurement subject; a light reception section that receives light that is emitted from the emission section and travels across the anterior chamber; and a positioning section that performs positioning of one of the emission section and the light reception section at a position where skin on a periphery of an inner canthus of the eyeball is squeezed into an eye socket accommodating the eyeball.

Abstract: At least one sensor in a wearable device worn by a user may be configured to detect at least one of an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal and arterial pulse (or photoplethysmogram (PPG)) signal. At least one processing circuit may process the ECG signal, the pulse/PPG signal, or both to determine at least one of a pulse transit time (PTT) and pulse arrival time (PAT). The at least one processing circuit may determine a blood pressure (BP) of the user from the PTT, the PAT, or both.

Abstract: A method and system for diagnosing and treating infection or disease, in which an individual takes a photograph of an infected or diseased area of a body using a camera or imaging system connected to a microprocessor. The photograph is sent to a diagnosing center having a server with a second microprocessor and a database of photographs correlated with different diseases and infections. The second microprocessor scans the image received from the camera and compares it to the photographs in the database. If a match is found, the second microprocessor then notes the disease or bacteria corresponding to the matching photograph. The second microprocessor then searches an additional database correlated to the match, to further refine the diagnosis. The second microprocessor then searches the second database for a treatment corresponding to the identified disease or bacteria. Once a treatment is identified, information regarding this treatment is automatically sent to the individual's microprocessor.

Abstract: An imaging system collects a plurality of images of an extremity of a subject, each collected at a unique spectral band. A physiologic arterial parameter of the extremity is determined from the plurality of images upon image registration. A record of the physiological arterial parameter is recorded in an electronic data store and an indication of the parameter is outputted. The method is performed by a medical professional associated with a temporal clinical expenditure cost in an epoch, for an entity. The product of the (i) epoch and the (ii) temporal clinical expenditure cost is less than a difference between (a) an average or absolute reimbursement associated with the current procedural terminology code by the entity and (b) incidental expenditures associated with the performance of the method.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention relates to using spectroscopy, for example, Raman spectroscopic methods for diagnosis of tissue conditions such as vascular disease or cancer. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a system for measuring tissue includes a fiber optic probe having a proximal end, a distal end, and a diameter of 2 mm or less. This small diameter allows the system to be used for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease or other small lumens or soft tissue with minimal trauma. A delivery optical fiber is included in the probe coupled at the proximal end to a light source. A filter for the delivery fibers is included at the distal end. The system includes a collection optical fiber (or fibers) in the probe that collects Raman scattered radiation from tissue, the collection optical fiber is coupled at the proximal end to a detector. A second filter is disposed at the distal end of the collection fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a monitoring system (10) for monitoring the hemodynamic status of a subject (100) comprising an imaging unit (12) for obtaining a plurality of images of the subject (100) over time, a sensor unit (14) for acquiring a sensor signal of the subject (100) related to a vital sign of the subject (100), a PPG unit (16) for generating a photo-plethysmography, PPG, signal from said plurality of images, and an evaluation unit (18) for commonly evaluating said sensor signal and said PPG signal to extract one or more pulse arrival time, PAT, measures and to extract a hemodynamic information about the hemodynamic status of the subject (100) from said one or more PAT measures.

Abstract: A pulse wave velocity meter includes a carrier, a photo-plethysmography (PPG) sensor, an electrocardiography (ECG) right-hand electrode, an ECG left-hand electrode, a PPG sensing unit, an ECG sensing unit and a processing unit. The PPG sensing unit is electrically connected to the PPG sensor. The ECG sensing unit is electrically connected to the ECG right-hand electrode and the ECG left-hand electrode. The processing unit is electrically connected to the PPG sensing unit and the ECG sensing unit. The PPG sensor, the ECG right-hand electrode and the ECG left-hand electrode respectively are disposed at a plurality of separation regions of the carrier.

Abstract: A pulse oximetry measurement system uses a pseudo-random noise generator to stimulate one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The light amplitudes from these LEDs, after passing through a part of a body, are detected by a phototransistor or photodiode and digitized with an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The digitized ADC light amplitude values are re-correlated with the outgoing pseudo-random noise stimulus. Spread spectrum techniques are known for their noise mitigation properties, and ability to pass multiple signals through the same medium without interference. Thus, these measurements can be performed substantially simultaneously with minimal interference from each other.

Abstract: An optical vital signs sensor configured to measure or determine vital signs of a user comprises a light source configured to generate a light beam having an angular range of angles of incidence. The light beam is directed towards the skin of the user. A photo detector is provided and is configured to detect light which is indicative of a reflection of the light beam from the light source in or from the skin of the user. The light source and the photo detector are arranged adjacent to each other and on the same side of the skin of the user. A light shaping unit is configured to shape the light beam of the light source before the light beam enters the skin by limiting the angular range of angle of incidence to less than 20°.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses (e.g., devices and systems) for vagus nerve stimulation, including (but not limited to) sub-diaphragmatic vagus nerve stimulation. In particular, the methods and apparatuses described herein may be used to stimulate the posterior sub-diaphragmatic vagus nerve to treat inflammation and/or inflammatory disorders. The implantable microstimulators described herein may be inductively charged and/or communicated with using the external charger. The implant may include a receiving antenna wrapped around the battery and/or the housing of the microstimulator/microregulator and/or may include a high magnetic permeability material in order to serve as a magnetic core for the antenna coil. Wearable inductive chargers/communication devices for inductively communicating with (including charging) an implanted microstimulator are described herein, which may include magnetically conductive material to enhance communication with an implant, including sub-diaphragmatic implants.

Abstract: A catheter includes a proximal shaft and a distal shaft having differing diameters; often, the distal shaft will have a smaller diameter than the proximal shaft. A coupling joins the distal shaft to the proximal shaft. For example, a proximal portion of the distal shaft can be inserted into the coupling through its distal end, while the proximal portion of the coupling can be inserted into the proximal shaft through its distal end. To provide an atraumatic transition from the distal shaft to the proximal shaft, coupling can taper towards its distal end, for example by using a dome- or frustoconical-shape for the distal portion of the coupling. The exterior of the coupling can be ribbed to facilitate bonding to the proximal shaft. The distal shaft can be formed into at least a partial loop having a fixed or variable radius of curvature.

Abstract: Methods of generating a graphical representation of cardiac information on a display screen are provided. The method comprises: electronically creating or acquiring an anatomical model of the heart including multiple cardiac locations; electronically determining a data set of source information corresponding to cardiac activity at the multiple cardiac locations; electronically rendering the data set of source information in relation to the multiple cardiac locations on the display screen. Systems and devices for providing a graphical representation of cardiac information are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method of identifying focal sources is presented. The method can comprise detecting, via sensors, electro-cardiogram (ECG) signals over time, each ECG signal detected via one of the sensors having a location in a heart and indicating electrical activity of the heart, each signal comprising at least an R wave and an S wave; creating an R-S map comprising an R-to-S ratio for each of the ECG signals, the R-to-S ratio comprising a ratio of absolute magnitude of the R wave to absolute magnitude of the S wave; identifying, for each of the ECG signals, local activation times (LATs); and correlating the R-to-S ratios for the ECG signals on the R-S map and the identified LATs and using the correlation to identify the focal sources.

Abstract: A method of atrial focal source detection is provided which includes detecting, via sensors, electro-cardiogram (ECG) signals over time. Each ECG signal is detected via one of the sensors and indicates electrical activity of a heart. The method also includes determining, for each ECG signal, local activation times (LATs) each indicating a time of one of a plurality of atrial activations of a corresponding ECG signal and detecting whether one or more focal source areas of activation in the heart is indicated based on the detected ECG signals and the one or more local LATs. S-waves can be distinguished from non-S-waves by generating models for each atrial activation and classifying atrial activations. Maps can be generated by visually indicating, for each sensor, a level of incidence of the atrial activations occurring before atrial activations of neighboring sensors within a period of time.

Abstract: A catheter may be adapted to map a chamber of the heart. The catheter may include a magnetic and/or ultrasound sensor for navigation. The body of the catheter may be pliable and configured to form a predetermined shape upon exiting a catheter sheath. Upon exiting the catheter sheath, the catheter body may be configured to form one or more loops, and the loops may be non-overlapping loops. In some examples, the non-overlapping loops may be concentric loops. Alternatively, the catheter body may be configured to form one or more splines. The catheter body may include an embedded electrode assembly. The electrodes of the electrode assembly may be may be arranged in one or more rows and configured to detect a wave front. The electrode assembly may also be configured to generate and activation sequence and determine a direction of an activation source.

Abstract: A method and system for filtering a detected ECG signal are disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises filtering the detected ECG signal using a plurality of digital filters. The method includes adaptively selecting one of the plurality of digital filters to maintain a minimum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). In a second aspect, the system comprises a wireless sensor device coupled to a user via at least one electrode, wherein the wireless sensor device includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device stores an application which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to carry out the steps of the method.

Abstract: System and method for non-contact acquisition of current physiological data representing a subject. A first electromagnetic wave representing current physiological status of a first subject is modified by a second electromagnetic wave representing current physiological status of a second subject in proximity to the first subject. A parameter of the first electromagnetic wave representing a first physiological status of a first subject is measured with electronic circuitry to extract a parameter of the second electromagnetic wave. Historical physiological data associated with the second subject is acquired. The current physiological data representing current physiological status of the second subject is then derived based on historical physiological data of the second subject and a comparison between the first and second parameters.

Abstract: A brain computer interface (BCI) system includes an electroencephalogram (EEG) headset and a computing device communicatively coupled to the EEG headset. The computing device includes a memory, a processor and a display device. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to monitor, using the EEG headset, current extrinsic network activity and current intrinsic network activity of a patient, generate a current depression index based on the relationship between the current extrinsic network activity and the current intrinsic network activity, and display, on the display device, a representation of the relationship between the current depression index and a baseline depression index previously generated for the patient.

Abstract: Method for processing a brain wave signal (4) obtained from a person using a brain wave detector (5). One or more stimuli are applied to the person in which each of the one or more stimuli comprises a pseudo random noise component modulating the stimulus intensity. A brain wave signal (4) is detected after applying the one or more stimuli. The detected brain wave signal is processed to calculate which of the one or more stimuli is present in the detected brain wave signal using correlation techniques. The pseudo random noise component comprises a pseudo random noise sequence of the class of maximum length sequences, which are further modulated with twice their associated bit frequency.