Abstract: A catheter system includes an elongated tube structure configured for insertion into a luminal space, such as the vasculature, of a body. The catheter is conductive and configured to conduct electrical signals. The catheter includes one or more power and data coupling devices configured to send and receive power and/or data signals, such as from an underlying guidewire disposed within a lumen of the catheter. One or more sensors are coupled to a distal section of the catheter and are electrically connected to the one or more power and data coupling devices.

Abstract: A system, instrumentality, and method for performing an oral care evaluation of a user via electrical impedance tomography (EIT). For example, a system may include an oral care device having a first member housing a first electrode. The first electrode may be configured to transmit a first signal through a gingiva of a user to cause an altered first signal. The oral care device may have a second member housing a second electrode. The second electrode may be configured to receive the altered first signal. The system may be configured to generate an electrical impedance tomography (EIT) profile of the gingiva of the user, for example, based on data indicative of the first signal and the altered first signal. An oral health characteristic of the user may be determined based on the EIT profile of the gingiva of the user.

Abstract: A sample collection device for collecting a fluid sample is provided. The device includes a sample collection chamber, for collecting a sample therein, having a first end and a second end and a sample collection conduit, for conveying a sample from a user into the sample collection chamber. The sample collection conduit includes an inlet for receiving a sample and wherein in at least a first position the sample collection conduit extends from within the sample collection chamber out through the first end such that at least the inlet is outside of the sample collection chamber. The device further includes a plunger configured to expel the sample out of the sample collection chamber through the second end of the sample collection chamber.

Abstract: A syringe assembly includes (i) a syringe with a cylindrical body, luer tip at a first end, finger grip at a second end and a cannula extending from the luer tip into the cylindrical body, and (ii) a plunger unit having an adapter portion, receiving cavity, finger grip and piston. A channel extends the length of the adapter portion to receive the cannula in one end and a variety of connectors, valves and/or syringes in a second end. The end of the channel accessible in the receiving cavity mates with or engages any number of commercially available valves, connectors and/or syringes while the luer tip similarly connects to any number of valves, catheters, connectors, etc., depending on the task being undertaken with the syringe assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, for example EEG, on a skin surface. The electrode comprises a coating comprising iridium oxide, where the coating has a nanostructured surface pattern providing for a capillary and hydrophilic effect when in use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for hearing analysis including a frequency setting part for setting a predetermined frequency at which there is a possibility of tinnitus of the subject; a signal generation part generates a pure tone signal of the set frequency and increase or decrease the level of the generated pure tone signal, and generates a complex tone signal including the frequency of the pure tone signal and increase or decrease a level of the generated complex tone signal; and a hearing analysis part to analyze hearing by using a pure tone recognition information and a complex tone recognition information of the subject obtained in reaction to the pure tone signal and the complex tone signal generated by the signal generation part. As a result, the apparatus and method can accurately determine the tinnitus region and also provide information from which point of the sound path the tinnitus originates.

Abstract: There is provided a scattered light signal measurement apparatus and an information processing apparatus that are capable of performing accurate measurement while preventing noise due to changes in relative velocity and relative position caused between a sensor and an observation target. The scattered light signal measurement apparatus includes a light receiving element and an incident angle limiting unit. The light receiving element receives scattered light obtained when coherent light emitted to a measurement target is scattered by the measurement target. The incident angle limiting unit limits an incident angle of the scattered light that is incident on a single point of the light receiving element to be equal to or smaller than a predetermined angle and controls the single light receiving element to increase an aperture ratio.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automated weight based fluid output monitoring system that can include a hanger having a securement ball defining a spherical surface and configured to engage a socket. The securement ball can include a sensor array configured to detect a change in pressure between the securement ball and the socket as well as a direction of force relative to a transverse axis of the socket. The hanger can further include a hook configured to be coupled to a fluid collection bag of a fluid drainage system. The hanger can further include a console having one or more processors, non-transitory storage medium, an energy source and a one or more logic modules configured to determine a change in fluid volume of the collection bag over time and an off-axis loading of the fluid collecting bag relative to the transverse axis.

Abstract: A method includes receiving by a controller, a surgeon-specific surgery profile for an implantation of an implant into a joint, implant profiles, a patient-specific post-surgery desired functional profile of the joint after the implantation, and bone registration data for a first bone member and a second bone member of a patient are inputted into a surgical plan model to generate a surgical plan. The surgical plan model is designed to achieve the patient-specific post-surgery desired functional profile based at least in part on a plurality of dependencies between a plurality of surgical parameters, the implant profiles, at least one functional parameter representative of the expected functional performance of the joint, and movement-related data of the joint. The surgical plan is outputted on a graphical user interface (GUI) on a surgery assistant device to facilitate the implantation.

Abstract: Systems and processes are presented for real time health credentialing of individuals seeking entry to a facility requiring health credentialing for access. A system and process for real time detection of a febrile condition comprises providing a heat sensor operable to receive thermal radiation from a person. Optionally, the system provides a controller operable to selectively orient the thermal sensor incident to the facial region of a person within a zone of detection. Further, the system optionally processes the sensor temperature to conditionally determine a febrile condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for measuring instantaneous inflow rate of liquid, comprising: a receptacle, comprising an opening at a top side, a nozzle at a bottom and/or multiple holes on the side section of said receptacle configured to receive the inflow of liquid from said top opening, and simultaneously release said liquid through said nozzles; a sensing device, configured to sense the level of liquid within the receptacle and produce signals indicative of the level of liquid in the receptacle; and a processor, configured to receive said signals, calculate the level of liquid in the receptacle according to said signals; and analyze said calculations, to obtain the instantaneous inflow rate of liquid.

Abstract: A biomedical electrode according to the present invention includes: a plate-shaped support portion; an elastic pillar portion that is provided on a first surface of the plate-shaped support portion; and a conductive resin layer that is formed to cover a distal end of the elastic pillar portion, in which when measured at 37° C. according to JIS K 6253 (1997), a type A durometer hardness of a surface of the elastic pillar portion is higher than 35 and 65 or lower.

Abstract: Example systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for using data collected from the responses of an individual with the computerized tasks of a cognitive platform to derive performance metrics as an indicator of cognitive abilities, and applying predictive models to generate an indication of a neurodegenerative condition. The example systems, methods, and apparatus also can be configured to adapt the computerized tasks to enhance the individual's cognitive abilities, and for using data collected from the responses of an individual with the adapted computerized tasks to derive performance metrics and applying predictive models to generate the indication of neurodegenerative condition.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for monitoring movement. The system includes: a muscle movement sensor, a movement capturing device and a processing device, wherein the muscle movement sensor is configured to acquire muscle movement information of a moving part of a living body in the case that the muscle movement sensor is fixed onto the moving part; the movement capturing device is configured to acquire whole movement information of the living body; and the processing device is configured to determine a movement parameter of a muscle of the moving part based on the muscle movement information and the whole movement information.

Abstract: A nerve integrity monitoring device includes a control module and a physical layer module. The control module is configured to generate a payload request. The payload request (i) requests a data payload from a sensor in a wireless nerve integrity monitoring network, and (ii) indicates whether a stimulation probe device is to generate a stimulation pulse. The physical layer module is configured to (i) wirelessly transmit the payload request to the sensor and the stimulation probe device, or (ii) transmit the payload request to a console interface module. The physical layer module is also configured to, in response to the payload request, (i) receive the data payload from the sensor, and (ii) receive stimulation pulse information from the stimulation probe device. The data payload includes data corresponding to an evoked response of a patient. The evoked response is generated based on the stimulation pulse.

Abstract: A system includes an eye tracker having a camera, the eye tracker being configured and arranged to track an eye movement of a subject, and a processor in communication with the eye tracker, the processor being configured and arranged to create a dataset of the eye movement, generate a plot of the dataset, the plot reflecting a timecourse of eye position versus time, and identify one or more streaking vertical lines in the plot to indicate a deficit in cranial nerve II function.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high precision biopsy instrument which is self-cutting and self-retrieval in nature and includes a camera and a fiber-optic light configured for obtaining the biopsy tissue. The biopsy instrument with the incorporation of vertical and horizontal cutting blades is configured to obtain the biopsy tissue with minimum architectural tissue damage. The camera in the biopsy instrument is used to facilitate capturing photographs of the potentially malignant disorders and malignant neoplasms for the purpose of diagnosis as well as video graph the same for the purpose of determining the exact site of biopsy through tele-conferencing between surgeons and pathologists. The pictures obtained during the procedures can be used for documentation purpose. The present invention also includes a fiber optic light for illumination of the operating site as it creates less colour variation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a user's health/wellness condition. Gait-based biometric data from a user is gathered using a sensor module. The biometric data is transmitted to a data processing module that compares characteristics of the biometric data with previously obtained baseline biometric data from the same user. Differences between the current data and the baseline data indicate changes in the user's condition. Databases containing kinematic chain models for the user are used to obtain more accurate and more specific indications regarding determined changes in the user's condition. A base kinematic chain model is created for the user when the user first uses the system and current kinematic chain models are generated for each biometric data set gathered. Characteristics of the base and the current kinematic chain models are compared to determine changes in the user's condition.

Abstract: A hybrid body temperature measurement system and a hybrid body temperature measurement method are provided. In the method, position sensing data is obtained. The position sensing data includes an azimuth of one or more to-be-detected objects relative to a reference position. The position sensing data is mapped to a thermal image so as to generate a mapping result. The thermal image is formed in response to a temperature. A position of the to-be-detected object in the thermal image is determined according to the mapping result. Accordingly, the detection accuracy is improved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system to improve the safety of robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery. The system includes an endoscope holder, an accelerometer, and a controller. The accelerometer is configured to track motion of the patient's head and transmit that information to the controller. The controller is configured to operate the endoscope holder. When the accelerometer detects patient head movement, the controller then retracts the endoscope, via the endoscope holder. The system of the present invention can be used for endoscopic surgery for otolaryngology and neurosurgery. It can also be used for other surgical situations with similar requirements and constraints.