Abstract: An information processing device includes: a processor configured to: acquire time series data relating to at least one of acceleration, amounts of activity of a subject whose sleep is to be evaluated, and body positions of the subject, the time series data being measured by a sensor device that the subject wears; obtain a result of evaluation by analyzing a state of the subject that relates to sleep in each of three sections which are obtained by dividing an evaluation period from a getting-into-bed time point or a first onset-of-sleep time point after getting into bed that is specified by the time-series data until a getting-out-of-bed time point or a last waking time point before getting out of bed; and output the result of evaluation so as to identify that the result corresponds to any one of the three sections.

Abstract: There is provided a biological information monitoring system for monitoring a biological information on a subject on a bed. The system includes a plurality of load detectors which are to be placed in the bed or under legs of the bed, and which are configured to detect a load of the subject; a load separation unit configured to separate a load component which oscillates according to a heartbeat of the subject, from the load of the subject; and a center of gravity position calculation unit configured to obtain a position of a center of gravity of the subject based on the load component which oscillates according to the heartbeat of the subject.

Abstract: A biomaterial collection device can include a wire that includes a functional member including a proximal end, a distal end, a first flat surface and a second flat surface opposing the first surface. The functional member can be configured to fit within a body lumen. The functional member can include binding elements configured to bind circulating biomolecules and cells. The functional member can include curved portions that form revolutions around the longitudinal axis of the device.

Abstract: Sensing devices including flexible and stretchable pressure sensors may be associated with or incorporated in garments intended to be worn against a body surface (directly or indirectly), or may be associated with other types of flexible substrates. Systems and methods for storing, communicating, processing, analyzing and displaying data collected by sensor components for remote monitoring of conditions at or near body surfaces are also disclosed. Sensors and sensor systems provide substantially real-time feedback relating to current body conditions and may provide user-specific feedback relating to gait and footwear fit and performance, facilitating improved footwear matching to individual users and improved footwear design and manufacturing, and enabling early intervention when conditions indicate intervention is appropriate.

Abstract: An apparatus for motion transformation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a basic data input unit through which basic motion data is inputted, a pre-processing unit which acquires a parameter through pre-processing of the inputted basic motion data, a motion transformation unit which performs biomechanical observations-based gait motion transformation processing based on the pre-processed parameter and age input information, and an output unit which outputs the transformation processed motion.

Abstract: The present system can measure eye gaze position and detect, in near real-time, smooth eye movements that are driven by a moving stimulus. Smooth movements that match the velocity of a moving stimulus provide evidence that the subject can see the moving stimulus. The present system can give real-time feedback to the user, for example in the form of music, contingent on the ability of the user to perform smooth velocity-matched eye movements. The present system can measure visual impairment and train visual ability both for rehabilitation and development purposes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a biosignal that include generating a control signal for processing the biosignal based on an obtained replication signal or a sensed motion of the subject.

Abstract: To attach an ear tag (6, 10) to an ear (16) and to remove a sample (22) containing tissue of the ear therefrom, a mandrel (8), which is fastened to a mandrel region (6) of the ear tag, is brought by means of pliers (1) on a first movement path through the ear (16) into a hole (12) formed in a hole part (10) of the ear tag and anchored there, while the sample (22) is taken with the aid of a removal head (17) and is brought out of engagement with the hole (12) by interaction with the mandrel (8) with a movement component oriented transversely to the first movement path, before the mandrel (8) is anchored in said hole.

Abstract: A method and wireless sensor device for determining body postures and activities. In one aspect, a method includes receiving sensor data. The method also includes detecting and classifying a body transition of a body based on the sensor data. The method also includes detecting if there is activity of the body based on the sensor data. If there is activity, the method also includes classifying the activity. If there is no activity, the method also includes classifying a rest position of the body based on the sensor data and based on a previous body transition.

Abstract: A bi-directional depth stop for use with biopsy instrument including a body and a pair of blades. The body defines a channel sized to receive a cannula associated with the biopsy instrument. The channel includes a first pair of opposing concave surfaces and a second pair of opposing concave surfaces. The first pair and second pair of opposing concave surfaces together form a superimposed bi-oval-shaped cross-section. Each blade of the pair of blades projects inwardly into a concave surface of the first pair of opposing concave surfaces such the pair of blades are disposed on an opposing side of the body. In some instances, the concave surfaces may be beneficial to provide rotation of the dept stop in two directions rather than a single direction.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to the field of electrophysiology and specifically to automated devices, components, systems, and related methods for monitoring potential injury to the nervous system using evoked potentials during intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring.

Abstract: A fluid control device includes an inlet configured to be placed directly or indirectly in fluid communication with a bodily fluid source and an outlet configured to be placed in fluid communication with a fluid collection device. The fluid control device has a first state in which a negative pressure differential produced from an external source such as the fluid collection device is applied to the fluid control device to draw an initial volume of bodily fluid from the bodily fluid source, through the inlet, and into a sequestration portion of the fluid control device. The fluid control device has a second state in which (1) the sequestration portion sequesters the initial volume, and (2) the negative pressure differential draws a subsequent volume of bodily fluid, being substantially free of contaminants, from the bodily fluid source, through the fluid control device, and into the fluid collection device.

Abstract: A needle system includes a handle, a needle slider partially positioned in the handle, and a needle connected to and extending away from the needle slider. A restrictor is disposed in the needle. The restrictor is configured to inhibit passage of a sample through the needle slider.

Abstract: An external medical device is provided. The device can include monitoring circuitry configured to sense physiological information of a patient and a controller with one or more input components. The controller can be configured to: detect one or more patient events based, at least in part, on the physiological information; notify the patient of the detection of the one or more patient events; and receive a patient response to the notification. The patient response can include a response activity identifiable by the input component, which is configured to test a psychomotor ability of the patient, cognitive ability of the patient, strength, balance, stability, and flexibility of the patient, and/or to substantially confirm that a person performing the activity is the patient.

Abstract: A device for determining physiological data through analysis of human excrement in a toilet using at least one indicator and/or sensor, and a method for determining physiological data by analysis of human excrement in a toilet by measurement of urine and/or stool values, in order to achieve maximally universal use of the device, including in a wide variety of toilet designs, with reasonable design effort and manageable costs. A measurement system, in which an indicator or sensor can be brought into a measurement position, in which sufficient contact with the urine or stool to be examined occurs via an arm for each measurement, wherein the indicator or sensor is/are designed as (an) independent unit(s), and by a corresponding method in which a plurality of previously determined values are measured and then processed further and forwarded as applicable.

Abstract: A needle system a handle and a needle slider partially positioned in the handle. The needle slider has an aspiration port at a proximal end of the needle slider. A needle connected to and extending away from the needle slider. A restrictor is disposed in the aspiration port of the needle slider. The restrictor is configured to inhibit passage of a sample through the aspiration port.

Abstract: A nerve monitoring system facilitates monitoring an integrity of a nerve.

Abstract: A knee joint dynamic evaluation method for diagnosing human joint diseases by tracking motions of the knee joint includes constructing an evaluation model including a first angular difference threshold ?1, a second angular difference threshold ?2, and an anterior-posterior displacement difference threshold ?; synchronously collecting a single set of three-dimensional and six-degree-of-freedom movement data of a left knee joint and that of a right knee joint with devices; comparing the three-dimensional and six-degree-of-freedom movement data between the left and right knee joints with a data analyzing device, and calculating differences of the flexion and extension angles, the medial and lateral tilt angles, the medial and lateral rotation angles, and the anterior-posterior displacement movement values of the two sets of movement data; inputting the differences into the evaluation model to obtain the corresponding grading system, which will output the first, second, third, or fourth evaluation level.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to methods and systems for adaptive heart rate monitoring. In one scenario, a method for adaptive heart rate monitoring includes receiving, from a pulse-oximeter, a sensor signal, where the sensor signal is photoplethysmogram waveform. The method next includes generating a frequency-domain photoplethysmogram waveform by applying a transform algorithm to the sensor signal, and dividing the resulting frequency-domain photoplethysmogram waveform into discrete frequency regions. The method further includes identifying a fundamental heart rate harmonic within one of the discrete frequency regions by analyzing each discrete frequency region according to a specified analytic algorithm, and triggering a user interface to display a biometric measurement corresponding to the identification of the fundamental heart rate harmonic.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for assessing a risk of fall based on tracking data of a subject tracking a moving target. Tracking data of a first subject to the moving target is determined based on sensing a body of the first subject that measure a position of one or more body segments at time increments over a time period. A response of the first subject is characterized based on the tracking data of the first subject. Tracking data of a second subject to the moving target is determined based on sensing a body of the second subject that measure a position of one or more body segments at each time increment over the time period. A risk of fall of the second subject is determined based on the response of the first subject and the response of the second subject.