Abstract: Techniques for detecting infections in a patient in relation to temperature values obtained from implantable temperature sensors are described. An example implantable temperature sensor may be included within a housing of an implantable medical device (IMD). In some examples, the temperature sensor may determine a plurality of temperature values over time. Processing circuitry of the IMD or of an external device may smooth the temperature values and apply an infection detection model to the smoothened temperature signal to determine an infection status of the patient.

Abstract: A sensor device is described that includes a dry electrode, a pressure sensor, and a communication apparatus. The dry electrode is configured to be placed adjacent to a belly of a pregnant patient. The pressure sensor is coupled to the dry electrode to sense pressure within the belly. The sensed pressure indicates counts of physiological activities of a fetus within the pregnant patient over a period of time. The communication apparatus is coupled to the pressure sensor and the dry electrode. The communication apparatus is configured to transmit data characterizing the counts of the plurality of physiological activities to a cloud computing server for generating an assessment of health of the fetus.

Abstract: A biological information measurement apparatus includes: a pressure sensor including a pressure detecting element; a pressing mechanism which presses the pressure sensor against an artery in a living body; a press controller which controls a pressing force of the pressing mechanism; a blood flow sensor; a blood flow information measurer which measures blood flow information based on output of the blood flow sensor; a pressing force decider which decides a first pressing force based on blood flow information measured during a pressing force control time period when the pressing force is changed in one direction, and information of a pressure pulse wave detected during the pressing force control time period; and a record controller which records a pressure pulse wave detected in a first state where the pressing force is controlled to the first pressing force, and blood flow information measured in the first state.

Abstract: An automated blood glucose control system, including a processing and control unit capable of predicting, based on a mathematical model, the future trend of the patient's blood glucose G(t), wherein the model takes as inputs: a variable EE(t) representative of the time variation of the patient's energy expenditure; variable IOB(t) representative of the time variation of the patient's quantity of insulin on board; and a variable COB(t) representative of the time variation of the patient's quantity of glucose on board, and wherein the mathematical model is a model of black box type, that is, a non-physiological model only defined by the observation of the effects of input variables EE(t), IOB(t) and COB(t) on output variable G(t), without taking into account the different known physiological mechanisms operating in the patient's body.

Abstract: An illustrative multimodal measurement system includes a wearable assembly configured to be worn by a user and comprising a plurality of light sources each configured to emit light directed at a target within the user, a plurality of detectors configured to detect arrival times for photons of the light after the light is scattered by the target, and a plurality of electrodes configured to be external to the user and detect electrical activity of the target.

Abstract: Generator systems and methods are provided for generating a neuromuscular-to-motion decoder from a healthy limb. The generator system is configured to receive neuromuscular signals from neuromuscular sensors associated to predefined muscle/nerve locations of at least one pair of agonist and antagonist muscles/nerves of the healthy limb, obtained during performance by the person of a predefined exercise (defined by predefined exercise data) with the healthy limb; to receive motion signals from motion sensors associated to predefined positions of the healthy limb, during performance by the person of the predefined exercise with the healthy limb; and to generate the neuromuscular-to-motion decoder by mapping the neuromuscular signals to the motion signals over time using a mapping method. Rehabilitation systems are also provided for rehabilitating a paretic limb by using a neuromuscular-to-motion decoder produced by a generator system.

Abstract: A modulated physiological sensor is a noninvasive device responsive to a physiological reaction of a living being to an internal or external perturbation that propagates to a skin surface area. The modulated physiological sensor has a detector configured to generate a signal responsive to the physiological reaction. A modulator varies the coupling of the detector to the skin so as to at least intermittently maximize the detector signal. A monitor controls the modulator and receives an effectively amplified detector signal, which is processed to calculate a physiological parameter indicative of the physiological reaction.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and system for non-invasive management and monitoring of intracranial pressure and a device for measuring of a skull volumetric variation. Specifically, the present invention comprises detecting and receiving the analog signal of the skull volumetric variation of a user, processing its signal and transmitting the processed signal to a pre-configured receiver. The present invention is situated in the technical fields of medicine, biomedicine, neuro science, measuring of physical quantity and electrical engineering.

Abstract: Methods and systems for adjusting ventilator settings in a patient based on information obtained by measuring anatomical dead space VD in a lung are provided utilizing controlled indicator gas delivery over multiple breaths, including related measurements and calculations of lung inhomogeneity, functional residual capacity, avelolar volume VA, dead space VD, and pulmonary blood flow {dot over (Q)}P.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices, systems and methods for detecting disturbances that may occur during the sleep of a subject.

Abstract: A physiological parameter processing apparatus includes an input interface section that acquires respiration data produced based on a respiratory gas that is obtained from at least one of a mouth and nose of a subject, and an analyzing section that analyzes in real time the respiration data acquired through the input interface section, and that produces analysis result data which can be displayed in real time.

Abstract: A monitoring system including a master device adapted for wireless communication with at least one slave device having a sensor. The sensor of the at least one slave device is adapted for acquiring a physiological signal. The master device is adapted for providing a synchronization signal to the at least one slave device and instructing the at least one slave device to acquire the physiological signal based on timing instructions. The at least one slave device is adapted for acquiring the physiological signal by means of the sensor according to the received timing instructions and transmitting the acquired physiological signal wirelessly to the master device. The master device includes a processor for processing the synchronized, physiological signals acquired by sensors synchronized via wireless communication.

Abstract: The kit evaluates the patient's skin for penicillin sensitivity. The kit comprises a container, a multi-site skin test system, five preloaded syringes, and a tattoo-type label that is transferable onto the patient's skin. A multi-site skin test applicator is cooperatively engageable with four reservoirs in a fluid tray. The applicator pierces the patient's skin as trace amounts of the allergy test fluids are simultaneously administered. The tattoo-type label is transferable onto the skin of the patient and includes a QR Code. The QR Code includes machine-readable linkage to artificial intelligence for assisting a doctor in interpreting patient test results. The doctor reviews the artificial intelligence analysis and decides either to accept the analysis or modify it. The doctor may also decide to verify negative results with a subcutaneous skin test. The five syringes are preloaded with saline, two syringes are preloaded with Pre-Pen, and two syringes are preloaded with Pen-G.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information includes a sensor configured to measure a bio-signal from an object, and a processor configured to obtain a feature based on the measured bio-signal, obtain a bio-information variation based on the obtained feature, obtain an adjustment coefficient based on the obtained bio-information variation, and estimate the bio-information by applying the obtained adjustment coefficient to the obtained bio-information variation.

Abstract: A signal measuring apparatus and method is provided. The signal measuring apparatus inputs a reduced voltage signal to an input end of an amplifier by resetting a voltage signal, which is acquired by applying a known current signal to a target object, using a common mode voltage at least once during one period of a current signal. The signal measuring apparatus acquires a digital signal corresponding to an object impedance change by converting an output of the amplifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a photographing processing method based on brain wave detection and a wearable device. The method includes evaluating an emotional state of a user based on a detected brain wave signal of the user. The method includes obtaining an emotional tag that labels the emotional state and combining the emotional tag into a photo taken in the emotional state.

Abstract: A femoral region supporter (2) supports a femoral region of a user (1) in a travel direction. A force detector (3) detects force received by the femoral region supporter (2) from the femoral region of the user (1). A walking motion estimator (4) estimates walking motion of the user (1) based on the force detected by the force detector (3). The video generator (5) generates a video to be presented to the user (1) based on the walking motion estimated by the walking motion estimator (4). The video presenter (6) presents the video generated by the video generator (5) to the user (1).

Abstract: A biological fluid collection device that is adapted to receive a blood sample is disclosed. The biological fluid collection device includes a housing, a puncturing element transitionable between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing and a puncturing position wherein at least a portion of the puncturing element extends through the housing, and a cartridge removably connectable to a portion of the housing. After collecting a blood sample, the cartridge is removable from the housing and the cartridge is able to transfer the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device. The biological fluid collection device provides a closed system that reduces the exposure of a blood sample and provides fast mixing of a blood sample with a sample stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for the detection of distortion products of otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE), comprising the steps: (a) output of at least one first pair of primary tones each consisting of a first primary tone with frequency f1,1 and sound pressure level L1,1 and a second primary tone with frequency f2,1 and sound pressure level L2,1 with f2,1>f1,1, and (b) detecting evoked distortion products of otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE), characterized in that the first primary tone {f1,1, L1,1} is output with a time delay tlag after the second primary tone {f2,1, L2,1}.

Abstract: Devices and techniques for continuously monitoring pressure and simultaneously monitoring changes in blood flow, vascular resistance, and/or vascular behavior are provided. The techniques are employed in measuring intracranial pressure (ICP), while simultaneously measuring cerebral blood flow and/or cerebrovascular resistance or behavior. A sensor device includes an optical and piezoelectric sensing assembly integrated into a deployable ICP monitoring device.