Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) including: (a) a group definition module adapted to accept a user input defining groups; (b) a data receiver operable to receive a plurality of individual measurement input datum indicative of status of a substrate; (c) a grouping module configured to assign each of said individual measurement input datum to one of said groups to produce grouped data; and (d) an output module adapted to output the grouped data.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of limiting power consumption and radio wave interference when assessing the movements of multiple sites of a living body. The present invention is a movement function assessment system provided with: a movement function measurement apparatus for calculating movement data on the basis of the relative distances of pairs of transmission coils and reception coils attached to movable portions of a living body; and an assessment apparatus for assessing the movement function of the living body on the basis of the movement data received from the movement function measurement apparatus. A control unit of the movement function measurement apparatus performs the switching of the multiple transmission coils by a switching unit (1) and the switching of the multiple reception coils by a switching unit (2) so that the paired transmission coils and reception coils are operated sequentially.

Abstract: An analysis system analyzes a state of a person and includes a terminal configured to be worn on the person's body. The terminal includes an acceleration sensor, a storage unit, and a processing unit. The processing unit determines whether each value contained in the time series data is in a first state in which the value is equal to or greater than the threshold or in a second state in which the value is less than the threshold. The processing unit also determines a duration which is a period of time during which the first state continues. The processing unit quantifies a brain state of the person on the basis of the duration.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for monitoring and/or providing feedback for drugs or other pharmaceuticals taken by a subject. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to devices and methods for determining a species within the skin of a subject; and producing feedback to a subject based on the determination of the species. The feedback may be, for example, visual, audible, tactile, a change in temperature, etc. In some cases, information regarding the determination of the species may be transmitted to another entity, e.g., a health care provider, a computer, a relative, etc., which may then provide feedback to the subject in some fashion. In some cases, the feedback may be directly indicative of the species. However, the feedback may also be indirect in some embodiments.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for measuring and analyzing muscle flexibility to infer a change in gait. Muscle flexibility measurements are obtained using at least one sensor of a device attached to a body of a user. A flexibility quotient is calculated based on the obtained muscle flexibility measurements, user information, a type of activity, a workout duration and baseline data. A change in flexibility based on the calculated flexibility quotient and a baseline flexibility quotient is determined. A change in gait is inferred based on the determined change in flexibility and is reported to the user.

Abstract: A sensor bed pad has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer made of a flexible material and a pair of inner layers, wherein each inner layer has an electrically conductive material thereon. A central layer is positioned between the pair of inner layers, wherein the inner layers are made of cloth, and wherein the central layer has a plurality of openings extending therethrough. The electrical conductive material of one of the inner layers contacts the electrical conductive material of the other inner layer through the openings in the central layer when a force is applied to the sensor bed pad to complete an electrical circuit between the inner layers.

Abstract: A method for quantifying swallowing function can include subjecting swallowing segments and non-swallowing segments of vibrational data to processing selected from the group consisting of adaptive trimming, false positive reduction, and a combination thereof. Preferably the vibrational data represents swallowing activity, is from a sensor positioned on the throat of a patient, and is associated with at least one axis selected from the group consisting of an anterior-posterior axis and a superior-inferior axis. Preferably a processing module operatively connected to the sensor performs the processing of the swallowing segments and the non-swallowing segments of the vibrational data. A device comprising a processing module and a sensor such as a single-axis accelerometer or a dual axis accelerometer can perform one or more steps of the method.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for collection of and utilization of electroencephalography (EEG) data for user experience and interaction management. The invention interconnects with a network for real-time user experience modification based on user identification via EEG data. In this way, upon recognition and analysis of EEG data, the invention forms and modify a user specific experience via integration within third party systems. EEG readings are segmented, sorted, and matched to a user baseline EEG reading to identify the user and modify the user experience based on quantifiable points.

Abstract: A depth stop assembly for use with a biopsy device targeting cannula includes a depth stop and a thumbwheel. The depth stop is configured to receive the targeting cannula. The depth stop has a lock to selectively restrict axial movement of the targeting cannula relative to the depth stop. The thumbwheel is motion-coupled to the depth stop. The thumbwheel has a circumferential finger gripping area.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for measuring and analyzing startle response of a subject comprises a stimuli delivery circuitry, whereby startle stimuli and prepulse stimuli are delivered to the subject. Said diagnostic system comprises at least one sensor circuitry, whereby the startle response(s) of the subject are detected and recorded. Said sensor circuitry comprises at least one electrode and one eye response measuring system, such as a camera. Said diagnostic system comprises a diagnosis circuitry whereby the features of the startle response(s) and prepulse inhibition of the subject are extracted and analyzed. Said startle response(s) of said subject detected by said sensor circuitry comprise eye response, such as pupillary response and/or eyeblink response, post-auricular muscle response and intrinsic auricular muscle response.

Abstract: Systems and methods suitable for decreasing catheter-associated bacteriuria in a catheterized patient include a urinary collection system having a collection bag, a drain tube fluidically connected to the collection bag to enable emptying urine collected in the collection bag, and a flexible continuous tube formed as an integral one-piece component and fluidically connected to the collection bag to enable urine to flow into the collection bag from a patient's bladder. Catheter-associated bacteriuria may be decreased in the system by instilling a sterile acetic acid solution into the collection bag via the continuous tube, dispersing the solution in the collection bag, draining the solution from the collection bag via the drain tube, and then allowing urine to flow from the catheterized patient through the continuous tube and into the collection bag.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method are thereby provided for the non-invasive motion tracking to augment patient administered physical therapy via a motion tracking apparatus, a display, and a computing platform coupled to the motion tracking apparatus and the display. The computing platform serves to provide a menu driven interface to the patient, an instruction to the patient, a determination of the patient's motion or action in response to the instruction, a comparison between the instruction to the patient and the determination of the patient's motion or action, and to provide a feedback display to the patient. In certain embodiments, the system, apparatus and methods further includes a social networking link. In yet other embodiments, a live telemedicine link is provided, and optionally triggered based upon detection of an alert or alarm condition. In yet other embodiments, rehab tools are utilized.

Abstract: An endoscopic biopsy device is configured to collect multiple samples from a body without removal of the device from the body. The device includes; an elongate tube of having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The device includes a cutting element disposed in an opening of the distal end, the cutting member being immovable relative to the elongate tube and comprising a cutting surface that faces into the elongate tube and away from the distal end of the elongate tube and a blunting surface that faces outward from the elongate tube. The device further includes a valve disposed proximate to the proximal end.

Abstract: A device is configured to communicate a grade of joint displacement to a clinician during a mobilization procedure on a human or animal joint. The device includes two portions that move relative to one another, when both are engaged to a stable and moveable bone at a joint, and movement of one portion to the other is measured and shown on a display.

Abstract: A system for hands-free collection of biomaterials, such as urine, in a vessel disposed below a closable port, the vessel being sealable by an at least partially automated sealing mechanism, the sealed vessel being transferable to a storage area. In general terms this application is directed to a hands-free, biomaterial collection system that is it least partially automated. In one aspect, a biomaterial collection system comprises a biomaterial capture area including a port, a collection area disposed below the capture area, a vessel disposed in the collection area and aligned with the port, and a sealing mechanism disposed in the collection area for sealing the vessel.

Abstract: A method includes measuring, using at least one sensor, strain on a nail plate of a subject, wherein the at least one sensor outputs a data stream corresponding to the measuring, communicating the data stream to a receiver, and interpreting, by the receiver, the data stream to determine a parameter of interest of the subject.

Abstract: A walking assistance method may include measuring a current gait motion of a user, defining a state variable based on the current gait motion, setting a delay that is a feedback element for the state variable, and generating a torque profile based on the state variable and the delay.

Abstract: A disposable lancet assembly includes: a spring aligned along a linear axis; a lancet aligned along the linear axis adjacent to the spring; a needle cup aligned along the linear axis adjacent to the lancet; and a housing including a channel that accepts an actuator interface such that the needle cup and lancet are able to be moved along the linear axis via the actuator interface. A medical test cartridge includes: a bottom plate; a microfluidic chip; and a top plate, wherein the top plate is coupled to the bottom plate such that the microfluidic chip is retained between the top plate and the bottom plate. A sample collection and testing device includes: a lancet assembly; a lancet actuator coupled to the lancet assembly; and a microfluidic test chip.

Abstract: A coronary artery load detection method includes: (S1) obtaining the cross-sectional area of a reference cavity, and separately obtaining voltage values of a primary device at a location corresponding to the cross-sectional area of the reference cavity in a low frequency state and a high frequency state; (S2) separately obtaining voltage values of the primary device at the location of a bottom end or a top end of a to-be-detected object in the low frequency state and the high frequency state under the same current; (S3) driving the primary device to move at a constant speed, and obtaining a voltage value of the primary device during the movement in the low frequency state under the same current; and (S4) obtaining the cross-sectional area of each location of the to-be-detected object according to a preset fixed current value, the cross-sectional area of the cavity, and the obtained voltage values.

Abstract: A docking station for receiving a hand-held rebound tonometer and a probe container carrying disposable tonometer probes has a docking cavity for receiving a portion of the rebound tonometer and a container receptacle for receiving the probe container. The docking station has an actuation feature arranged to move a cover associated with the probe container from a closed position to an open position as the container is inserted into the container receptacle so that tonometer probes in the container are accessible. The actuation feature may include a projection extending into an entryway leading to the container receptacle for engaging the cover but not the container, such that further insertion of the container moves the cover from the closed to the open position. The docking station may also have a storage recess for receiving an empty probe tube and cap after the probe has been removed from the tube for use.