Abstract: A biometric monitoring system comprises a substrate with a first surface having a length and a width. A first transmitting antenna is coupled to the first surface at a first end of the length of the first surface. A second transmitting antenna is coupled to the first surface at a second end of the length of the first surface. The first and second transmitting antennas extend across the width of the first surface. A plurality of receiving antennas are coupled to the first surface, each of which extends across the width of the substrate and is spaced apart from an adjacent receiving antenna along the length by a predetermined distance. A controller is configured to supply a first signal to the first transmitting antenna and sequentially measure a transmission coefficient or voltage of the first signal at the plurality of receiving antennas until an attenuation in the transmission coefficient or voltage exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an oral data collection device comprising a mouthguard and at least two sensors, a medical analytics system comprising the device, and methods of using the device and system to provide a personalized treatment protocol, stage a health condition, measure a response to therapy, phenotype for selection to participate in drug trials, measure stability of an anatomical structure, or predict a rate of change of a health condition in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A transparent cover member for a skin treatment device passes light and heat to a user's skin. The transparent cover member presents a comfortable flat surface at its exterior, and includes features that couple to a heating element that surrounds a plurality of visible light LEDs. The transparent cover member can include retaining features to assist in assembling the head assembly of the skin treatment device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating spatial annotations within guidance images that are displayed during a guided medical procedure, where the spatial annotations provide spatial graduations indicating known length measures. The spatial measures may be employed to visually assess the sizes of anatomical and/or functional features displayed in the guidance images.

Abstract: An ophthalmic laser system for generating a first beam at a first wavelength on a first beam path and a second beam at a second wavelength on a second beam path, and directing optics to selectively direct the first beam or the second beam to a treatment beam path. The ophthalmic laser system incorporates a reflex coaxial illuminator comprising a reflex mirror movable on an axis from a position out of the treatment beam path to a position in the treatment beam path to direct illumination into an illumination path coaxial with the treatment beam path. The reflex mirror is adapted to transmit a beam that follows the second beam path.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring physiological responses caused by cognitive load and stress to calculate a probability of deception. The system comprises modules to determine changes in pupil dilation, flicker frequency, pupil eye trajectory, face temperature, respiratory rate, position of the user's facial points, heart rate, skin conductivity, body movements, arm temperature, temperature, and electroencephalography signals; and modules to provide stimuli to the user, record conscious responses from the user, receive physiological signals, and determine changes in the user's physiological variables associated with stress and cognitive load in response to the stimuli generated, to calculate a likelihood of deception in conscious responses.

Abstract: A wearable health and lifestyle device including at least a measurement module configured to be worn by a user in at least a first wearing position, the measurement module comprising a 3-axis accelerometer unit configured to provide acceleration data and inclination data, a temperature measurement unit configured to provide temperature data, a light radiation measurement unit configured to provide light radiation data, said light radiation measurement unit comprising at least one multi-spectral sensor configured to measure wavelength bands over the range 290 nm to 1150 nm, a storage module configured to receive and store said acceleration data, said inclination data, said temperature data and said light radiation data, and an analysis module configured to analyze a data set comprising acceleration data, inclination data, temperature data and light radiation data.

Abstract: Apparatuses for detecting swallowing disorders and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the apparatuses include a disposable sensor base and a sensor that is received by the disposable sensor base. The sensor base includes a sensor interface having a predetermined cut-away shape and a directionally-keyed mating surface. The sensor includes a handle portion having a shape that corresponds to the predetermined shape of the sensor interface, a support portion configured to be received by the directionally-keyed mating surface when the sensor is inserted into the sensor interface, and electronics configured to collect data sensed by the sensor. The apparatuses of the present disclosure can be attached to a patient's neck to detect and/or diagnose swallowing disorders during a swallowing test.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining biological effects of environmental sounds are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a sound characteristic analyzer to identify a sound event based on audio data in an environment. The example apparatus includes a physiological data analyzer to identify a physiological event based on physiological response data collected from a user exposed to the sound event in the environment. The example apparatus includes a correlation identifier to identify a correlation between the sound event and the physiological event and a report generator to generate a report based on the correlation.

Abstract: A physiological sensor device and system, and a correction method are provided. The physiological sensor device includes a physiological signal sensor, a first compensation sensor, and a signal processing device. The physiological signal sensor is attached to an object to be detected to sense a physiological signal value. The first compensation sensor is disposed on the physiological signal sensor. The signal processing device is coupled to the physiological signal sensor and the first compensation sensor. The signal processing device obtains through the first compensation sensor a failure region of the physiological signal sensor partially detached from the object to be detected and obtains a first failure compensation value according to the failure region, so as to compensate the physiological signal value sensed by the physiological signal sensor.

Abstract: A system for monitoring fetal health data and mother health data comprises a belly-covering garment that is configured to at least partially cover a belly and to hold one or more sensor modules directly adjacent to the belly. One or more sensor modules disposed within the belly-covering garment. The one or more sensor modules comprise a pulse-oximeter sensor that gathers pulse oximetry data from the mother through contact with the belly. The one or more sensor modules also comprise an accelerometer sensor that gathers movement data from the mother. Additionally, the one or more sensor modules comprise a fetal sensor that gathers health data from a fetus within the belly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for cutting-out including a device for treating a L.A.S.E.R. beam generated by a femtosecond laser (1), and positioned downstream from said femtosecond laser, the treatment device comprising: a shaping system (3) positioned on the trajectory of said beam, for modulating the phase of the wave front of the L.A.S.E.R. beam according to a modulation set value calculated for distributing the energy of the L.A.S.E.R. beam in at least two impact points forming a pattern in its focal plane, an optical focusing system (5) downstream from the shaping system, the optical focusing system comprising a concentrator module for focusing the phase-modulated L.A.S.E.R.

Abstract: A laser system includes a base unit having a power source. A hand-held applicator is connected with the base unit configured to engage biological tissue for treatment. Position detection structure is associated with the applicator for determining a position of the applicator relative to the engaged biological tissue. A laser source generates a laser beam. A cooling system provides a cooling agent to the biological tissue during treatment. A processor circuit is connected with the position detection structure, the laser source and the cooling system. Based on data received from the position detection structure, the processor circuit triggers application of the cooling agent to the treated biological tissue, or triggers application of the cooling agent to the treated biological tissue, followed by a time delay, and then triggers the laser source.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring a sensor module mounted in a sensor platform, wherein the sensor platform includes an adhesive side and a pocket, wherein the pocket is designed to receive the sensor module, to facilitate sensing by the sensor module of physiological attributes, and to allow insertion and removal of the sensor device from the pocket.

Abstract: In certain embodiments a light therapy system (e.g., phototherapy device), such as for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, depression, dementia, short-term memory, or for improved learning, improved athletic performance or improved cognitive performance, is provided where the light system comprises a blue light source that operates at a frequency in the range from 20 to 50 Hz (preferably around 40 Hz), whereby the system enables retinal ganglion cells of a human to be exposed in order to stimulate brain waves (gamma oscillations in the human's brain).

Abstract: Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed.

Abstract: An earpiece monitor configured to be worn by a subject includes a battery, an earpiece fitting configured to be inserted within an ear canal of an ear of the subject, a reflective pulse oximeter configured to measure pulse rate and pulse intensity of the subject, a motion sensor configured to monitor footsteps and head motion of the subject, a digital memory for storing at least one algorithm, and a processor configured to process signals from the reflective pulse oximeter and the motion sensor using the at least one algorithm to generate as assessment of a health state of the subject. The earpiece fitting is configured to transmit sound to the inner ear or eardrum of the subject. The assessment of the health state of the subject may include an assessment of subject physiological stress and/or an assessment of overall subject health.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for diagnosis of animal respiratory diseases using auscultation techniques. Animal lung sounds are recorded and digitized. Lung sounds are obtained by an electronic digital stethoscope or a wireless audio digital recording unit. The sounds are stored as digital data, and one or more algorithms are applied to the data for producing an output to the user indicative of the health of the animal. The acoustic characteristics of the sound are compared with baseline data in the algorithms. One embodiment includes a digital stethoscope with an integral display. Another embodiment provides a system for gathering information about an animal to include not only auscultation data, but also information from other field devices such as temperature probes or weigh scales. The combined information can be analyzed by system software to generate detailed information to a user to include a diagnosis and recommended treatment options.

Abstract: Methods and systems wherein laser induced refractive index changes by focused femtosecond laser pulses in optical tissues is performed in combination with corneal lenticular surgery to achieve overall desired vision corrections.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating spatial annotations within guidance images that are displayed during a guided medical procedure, where the spatial annotations provide spatial graduations indicating known length measures. The spatial measures may be employed to visually assess the sizes of anatomical and/or functional features displayed in the guidance images.