Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying power consumption of a wearable device are provided. The systems and methods include an imaging device, a directional antenna, and a power transmission device in combination with a wearable device. The imaging device, antenna, and power transmission device are positioned and re-positioned so that the wearable device is in the center of the field of view of at least one of the imaging device, antenna, and power transmission device. The systems allow for a decrease in the gain of the wearable device, decreasing power usage. The system may also allow for remote charging of the wearable device.

Abstract: A respiration monitor includes a multi-channel respiration sensor including a first electrode that is configured to measure a first capacitance signal transmitted along a first channel and a second electrode that is configured to measure a second capacitance signal transmitted along a second channel. The respiration monitor includes a processor configured to receive the first capacitance signal and the second capacitance signal, compare the first capacitance signal and the second capacitance signal to a respiration threshold, and determine which one of the first capacitance signal or the second capacitance signal is within the respiration threshold. The processor is further configured to, if one of the first capacitance signal or the second capacitance signal is outside of the respiration threshold, extrapolate only the first capacitance signal or the second capacitance signal that is within the respiration threshold to determine a tidal respiration volume.

Abstract: A blood pressure cuff is defined by a first sheet, having an opening, and a second sheet. The second sheet is attached to a bottom of the first sheet to form an interior inflatable portion between the first sheet and the second sheet, with the opening of the first sheet fluidly interconnecting the interior inflatable portion with an exterior of the cuff. The blood pressure cuff is made from a single type of material and can be recycled, biodegradable, or composted.

Abstract: Systems and methods may determine an amount of current being drawn by a light source and determine, based on the amount of current, a type of light source. Based on the type of light source, an amount of time associated with disabling the light source may be determined. A voltage may be supplied to the light source for the amount of time.

Abstract: A thermometer includes one or more temperature sensors mounted on a housing. The one or more temperature sensors determine a temperature of at least one measurement site without contact. The non-contact thermometer displays an indicator to assist alignment of the one or more temperature sensors with the at least one measurement site, receives at least one measurement reading from the at least one measurement site, determines a temperature based on the at least one measurement reading, and displays the temperature on a display unit.

Abstract: A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum.

Abstract: A modular monitor system includes a processor; a plurality of slots including a predetermined shape; a plurality of image acquisition devices configured to be received in any one of the plurality of slots and communicatively coupled with the processor; and a non-transitory, processor readable storage medium communicatively coupled to the processor that includes one or more instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the processor to: obtain acquisition data; prioritize selection, based on the acquisition data, of one or more image acquisition devices from the plurality of image acquisition devices in accordance with predetermined criteria, the predetermined criteria including a computational load, image acquisition device availability, image acquisition device cost, one or more use cases, or any combination thereof, the respective ones of the one or more image acquisition devices including a different modality; and control, based on the prioritized selection, operation of the one or more image acqu

Abstract: An object identification system includes a processor; and a non-transitory, processor readable storage medium communicatively coupled to the processor. The non-transitory, processor readable storage medium includes one or more instructions stored thereon that, when executed, cause the processor to establish communication between an image acquisition device and a wearable device, the image acquisition device comprising a first transceiver and the wearable device including a second transceiver; receive data at the image acquisition device from the wearable device, the data including a localized position of the wearable device that is located within a field of view of the image acquisition device; and control the image acquisition device to track, based on the data, an object associated with the wearable device.

Abstract: An example system for estimating a hydration level of an individual can include: a mechanism configured to apply mechanical pressure to a digit of the individual; an light detector configured to sense the light from the digit; and a controller programmed to perform functions including: send a first signal to the mechanism to apply the mechanical pressure to the digit; send a second signal to the mechanism to release the mechanical pressure on the digit; determine a capillary refill time based upon a third signal from the light detector indicating an amount of time for capillaries of the individual to refill with blood; and estimate the hydration level of the individual based upon the capillary refill time and one or more additional parameters.

Abstract: A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.

Abstract: A biological monitoring device, including a housing and a distance sensor in connection with the housing, where the distance sensor is configured to emit an electromagnetic wave into a local environment and to sense the electromagnetic wave reflected off an object in the local environment and within a detection field of the distance sensor. A controller is communicatively in connection with the distance sensor. The controller is configured to control the distance sensor to emit the electromagnetic wave, detect a change in distance between the biological monitoring device and the object based on the electromagnetic wave emitted by the distance sensor, and determine a rate of a periodic biological movement based on the change of distance.

Abstract: A vision screening device includes an image capture component. The vision screening device displays a chromatic aberration, captures an optical image using the image capture component, and estimates a refractive error based on the optical image.

Abstract: A vision screening device for administering vision screening tests to a patient, to determine the presence of diseases and/or abnormalities in the eye(s) of the patient, is described herein. The vision screening device may include associated methods and systems configured to perform the operations of the vision screening tests. The device may include a radiation source configured to generate near-infrared (NIR) radiation, a sensor configured to capture a grayscale image representing the radiation reflected by the eye(s) of the patient, a white light source, and a camera configured to capture a color image of the eye of the patient. The device may also be configured to generate a behavior likelihood score for a patient based on the captured data, the score indicative of a likelihood of particular behavior (e.g., violence, outbursts, withdrawal symptoms, etc.). The device may then recommend action to prepare for such behavior, if necessary.

Abstract: An accessory that is attachable to a device comprises an image sensor and a beam splitter having a first surface and a second surface. The beam splitter is configured to impinge light upon the first surface, and split the light impinging upon the first surface into at least a first beam, a second beam, and a third beam. The first beam travels from a first opening of the device to a second opening of the device along an optical path when the accessory is attached to the device, the second beam travels from the first surface to the image sensor, and the third beam travels from the second surface to the image sensor or a beam dump.

Abstract: An instrument head for attachment to a plurality of instrument handles having different power sources is described. The instrument head includes at least one light-emitting diode, and a controller. When the controller detects an instability in a voltage input from a power source in an instrument handle attached to the instrument head, the controller transitions from a normal mode of operation to a mitigation mode of operation. The mitigation mode of operation prevents an increase in output of the at least one light-emitting diode for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying events occurring in a patient room during an interaction with a caregiver, generating, using a machine learning model, an event description based on video data from the patient room, and recording the description with annotations to the electronic medical record of the patient is described.

Abstract: A system for incontinence prediction includes an electrical impedance tomography (EIT) device, a posture detector, and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the EIT device and the posture detector. The EIT device may include a plurality of electrodes configured to be worn at a lower abdomen of a user around the bladder. The one or more processors is configured to collect an EIT image generated by the EIT device, a posture generated by the posture detector, and a planning activity of the user. The one or more processors may further determine a bladder status based on the EIT image of the user, predict an incontinence risk based on the bladder status, the posture, and the planning activity of the user and determine a high-risk point indicating a high incontinence risk, and notify the user or a caregiver of the high incontinence risk at the high-risk point.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a patient includes detecting a personal device of the patient, sending an invitation to connect to the personal device, and receiving health data from the personal device when the invitation is accepted. The method further includes determining stabilized values for one or more physiological variables of the patient based on the health data, and adjusting one or more alarm settings based on the stabilized values.