Abstract: An implantable wireless sensor is provided that comprises a plurality of substrates joined together to form a body with a hermetically sealed cavity therein. A capacitor (C) is provided within the cavity. A first capacitor plate is formed on an internal surface of the first substrate. An inductor (L) is provided within the cavity and coupled to form an LC resonant circuit. At least a portion of the first substrate comprises a deflectable region mechanically coupled to the first capacitor plate. The deflectable region is configured to deflect in response to changes in pressure in the artery altering a spacing between the capacitor plates and altering a resonant frequency of the LC resonant circuit. First and second anchoring elements are coupled to the body and include flexible wire loops configured to extend outward from the body to lodge within a lumen of the artery.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining a pressure associated with a lumen of a patient. A wireless sensor is positioned in the lumen of the patient. The sensor has a body with a pressure sensitive surface, including a sealed cavity that holds an inductive-capacitive (LC) resonant circuit. A capacitance of the LC resonant circuit is configured to vary in response to changes in pressure in the lumen. The LC resonant circuit has a charge time related to a quality factor (Q) of the LC resonant circuit. The LC resonant circuit is energized with an energizing signal during a measurement cycle. The energizing signal has a duty cycle with an on-time that is set, in part, based on the charge time. A ring down response is received from the wireless sensor. The ring down response is utilized to calculate the pressure associated with the lumen of the patient.

Abstract: A system and method are provided to deploy an implant assembly in a vessel. The implant assembly comprises a pressure sensor having a body, and first and second anchoring members coupled to the body of the pressure sensor. A delivery apparatus comprises a shaft having proximal and distal ends, the shaft including a main lumen and a secondary lumen, the main lumen extending along at least a portion of the shaft. The secondary lumen extends along at least a portion of the length of the shaft, the secondary lumen joined with first and second ports provided in a sidewall of the shaft. A tether wire is configured to be slidably positioned within the secondary lumen, the tether wire having a distal portion configured to secure the implant assembly against the sidewall.

Abstract: A pressure sensor is provided that comprises an upper wafer formed from a dielectric material, the upper wafer having channels. The upper wafer includes a first capacitor plate and a second capacitor plate formed on a lower surface of the upper wafer. An inductor is contained within the channels in the upper wafer in fixed relation to the first and second capacitor plates. A lower wafer is formed from the dielectric material. A third capacitor plate is formed on an inner surface of the lower wafer. The upper and lower wafers are fused together to form a monolithic housing such that the first and second capacitor plates are arranged in parallel, spaced-apart relation from the third capacitor plate. The lower wafer comprising a pressure sensitive deflective region underlying the third capacitor plate. The deflective region deflects in response to changes in ambient pressure in the medium.

Abstract: The invention discloses a smaller Universal Wall Plate (5) to fit and cover a device-hole (10) in a bigger outer wall plate (6). A device-hole exposes the front-end of an electrical device (such as a switch), installed behind the wall plate, for access by the user. The outer wall plate (6) is used for covering and mounting electrical switches, outlets and other devices on walls or other flat surfaces.

Abstract: An example augmented reality (AR) system can include a frame, a lens attached to the frame, and a plurality of cameras attached to the frame. The cameras can be configured to record a real-time image. Optionally, the real-time image can include a portion of a subject's body and/or one or more surgical instruments. Additionally, the AR system can include a plurality of inertial measurement units, where a respective inertial measurement unit is attached to each respective camera. Optionally, the AR system can be configured to display image data (e.g., medical image data) registered and superimposed on the real-time image as seen by the user of the AR system.

Abstract: The first embodiment of the current invention discloses a container/bottle (1) with a large spout (4) and a small spout (5) for pouring a liquid, powder or granular solid with minimal spilling or dripping. The second embodiment discloses a cap (9) with two spouts, and the third embodiment discloses an insertable spout unit (10) with two spouts.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for estimating orientation and position of surgical instrumentation or tools relative to a patient's bone structure. The system and/or method may include registering an axis and/or plane associated with a patient's bone. The system and/or method may further include receiving, from magnetic and orientation sensors, information indicative of orientation and position of the surgical instrument or tool relative to the registered axis and/or plane.

Abstract: An example augmented reality (AR) system can include a frame, a lens attached to the frame, and a plurality of cameras attached to the frame. The cameras can be configured to record a real-time image. Optionally, the real-time image can include a portion of a subject's body and/or one or more surgical instruments. Additionally, the AR system can include a plurality of inertial measurement units, where a respective inertial measurement unit is attached to each respective camera. Optionally, the AR system can be configured to display image data (e.g., medical image data) registered and superimposed on the real-time image as seen by the user of the AR system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating anatomic alignment between two or more bones are described herein. An example method can include registering an anatomic reference frame. Additionally, the method can include establishing a respective rotational relationship between each of one or more bones and an orientation sensor attached to each of the one or more bones. The method can also include receiving, from each of the orientation sensors, orientation information, and then calculating an orientation of a bone relative to the anatomic reference frame. The method can further include calculating, using the respective orientations of the bones relative to the anatomic reference frame, an anatomic alignment parameter between first and second bones.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for estimating orientation and position of surgical instrumentation or tools relative to a patient's bone structure. The system and/or method may include registering an axis and/or plane associated with a patient's bone. The system and/or method may further include receiving, from magnetic and orientation sensors, information indicative of orientation and position of the surgical instrument or tool relative to the registered axis and/or plane.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for estimating relative pose between two or more implants that are rigidly coupled to respective fiducial markers using instrumentation for the purposes of guidance and/or planning. The systems and/or methods can further include receiving visual and sensory information indicative of the relative pose.

Abstract: A method for estimating an orientation for placement of a prosthetic implant comprises receiving information indicative of a first virtual axis established between estimated positions of two anatomic landmarks in the anatomical area of interest. The method also comprises calculating an orientation of a first virtual plane, the first virtual plane being perpendicular to the first virtual axis. The method further comprises receiving information indicative of a second virtual axis established between at least one of the estimated positions of the first two landmarks and a third anatomic landmark in the anatomical area of interest. The method also comprises calculating an orientation of a second virtual plane based, at least in part, on the first virtual axis and the second virtual axis. The method further comprises estimating an angle between the orientation sensor and at least one of the first virtual plane or the second virtual plane.

Abstract: A device for transporting two or more articles to two or more locations comprising: one or more holding units for carrying the two or more articles one or more orifices for loading and/or delivering the articles a controlling unit for directing the movement and operations of the device a flying attachment for transporting the device through air.

Abstract: Systems and methods for clinical planning and risk management are described herein. An example method can include receiving, using an application program interface (API), clinical data from an electronic medical record, and using the clinical data, creating a risk based model for clinical planning or management. Another example method can include receiving a patient-specific parameter from a navigation system, a wearable device, a smart implant, or a surgical tool, and using the patient-specific parameter, creating or updating a risk based model for clinical planning or management. Another example method can include aggregating population based risk for a medical provider from a plurality of data sources, and displaying the population based risk on a display device of a computing device.

Abstract: A pressure sensor comprises an upper wafer formed from a dielectric material, the upper wafer having one or more channels. The upper wafer includes a first capacitor plate and a second capacitor plate formed on a lower surface of the upper wafer. According to one embodiment the sensor further comprises an inductor formed from one or more windings of a conductive material, the inductor being contained within the one or more channels in the upper wafer in fixed relation to the first and second capacitor plates, the inductor comprising first and second inductor leads, the first lead being electrically coupled to the first capacitor plate and the second lead electrically coupled to the second capacitor plate.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for estimating pose of an anatomy and pose of surgical instruments relative to the anatomy. The systems and/or methods can include registering a patient's actual anatomy. The systems and/or methods can further include receiving visual and sensory information indicative of pose of the anatomy and surgical instruments relative to the anatomy.

Abstract: An example augmented reality (AR) system can include a frame, a lens attached to the frame, and a plurality of cameras attached to the frame. The cameras can be configured to record a real-time image. Optionally, the real-time image can include a portion of a subject's body and/or one or more surgical instruments. Additionally, the AR system can include a plurality of inertial measurement units, where a respective inertial measurement unit is attached to each respective camera. Optionally, the AR system can be configured to display image data (e.g., medical image data) registered and superimposed on the real-time image as seen by the user of the AR system.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sensor for in vivo applications includes the steps of providing two wafers of an electrically insulating material. A recess is formed in the first wafer, and a capacitor plate is formed in the recess of the first wafer. A second capacitor plate is formed in a corresponding region of the second wafer, and the two wafers are affixed to one another such that the first and second capacitor plates are arranged in parallel, spaced-apart relation.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for estimating orientation and position of surgical instrumentation or tools relative to a patient's bone structure. The system and/or method may include registering an axis and/or plane associated with a patient's bone. The system and/or method may further include receiving, from magnetic and orientation sensors, information indicative of orientation and position of the surgical instrument or tool relative to the registered axis and/or plane.