Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the determination of blood pressure of a human being. More specifically, but not exclusively, in one aspect the present disclosure relates to determination of blood pressure of a human being over an extended period of time. In one form, a method for determining a blood pressure value of a human being includes determining a period of time during which the human being is stationary. The method also includes determining, during the period of time, a plurality of measurements providing pulse-related data values from the human being. From the plurality of measurements, a representative pulse-related data value representative of the pulse-related data values determined during the period of time may be determined. The method also includes determining, from the representative pulse-related data value, a blood pressure value of the human being for the period of time.

Abstract: In an example, an electrocardiogram (ECG) device includes a housing, an ECG sensor, and first and second electrodes. The ECG sensor is disposed in the housing. The first electrode is accessible from outside the housing and is electrically coupled to the ECG sensor. The second electrode is accessible from outside the housing and is electrically coupled to the ECG sensor. The housing and the first and second electrodes define an ECG device electromechanical interface that is complementary to a common patch electromechanical interface that is included in at least two different types of attachment patches.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes collecting biodata of a subject. The method includes generating or updating a personalized ML model of the subject from the biodata of the subject. The method includes detecting anomalies in the biodata based on the personalized ML model. The method includes filtering the detected anomalies to determine whether the detected anomalies indicate that the subject has a clinical condition or is at risk of having the clinical condition.

Abstract: An adhesive device may include a first adhesive surface configured to be adhered to skin of a user, and a second adhesive surface opposite the first adhesive surface and configured to be adhered to a medical device. The adhesive device may also include an intermediate region between the first adhesive surface and the second adhesive surface, where the intermediate region includes a detector compound embedded in the intermediate region configured to change based on interaction of the detector compound with a target molecule.

Abstract: An adhesive device may include a first adhesive surface configured to be adhered to skin of a user, and a second adhesive surface opposite the first adhesive surface and configured to be adhered to a medical device. The adhesive device may also include an intermediate region between the first adhesive surface and the second adhesive surface, where the intermediate region includes a detector compound embedded in the intermediate region configured to change based on interaction of the detector compound with a target molecule.

Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, a method may include obtaining, at a mobile biometric-data hub, a first biometric reading of a user. The method may also include, based on the first biometric reading, associating the mobile biometric-data hub with the user. The method may also include wirelessly receiving, at the mobile biometric-data hub, a second biometric reading from a biometric sensor distinct from the mobile biometric-data hub. The method may also include determining that the second biometric reading is of the user. The method may also include, based on the second biometric reading being of the user and based on the association between the mobile biometric-data hub and the user, tagging the second biometric reading with an identifier of the user. The method may also include communicating the tagged second biometric reading from the mobile biometric-data hub to a network-attached device.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to ear-mountable devices with one or more sensors and both input and output capabilities. Such ear-mountable devices may validate behaviors, biometrics, and/or environmental conditions by generating a signal indicative of the same at an ear of the user and then determining the behaviors, biometrics, and/or environmental conditions based on the signal. Such ear-mountable devices may determine compliance of a user by outputting, through an audio output device of the ear-mountable devices, a compliance message to evoke a target behavior in the user, monitoring behavior of the user through a sensor of the ear-mountable device, and determining compliance of the user with the target behavior based on the monitoring.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authoring and delivering single session health assessments to patients, and mapping patient information in the assessments to one or more interested parties. The method includes translating a form into an electronic form comprising a plurality of queries. The translation creates a session that is used to assess a particular health condition of the patient. Then, one or more patients are determined for targeting, wherein the patients need to respond to the electronic form. The electronic form in the form of the session is delivered to the one or more patients. A response is received to one of the plurality of queries from a patient. The response is mapped to a specific field in the database, depending on the type of response and the corresponding query. Then, the response is analyzed to determine whether the response is normal, or abnormal, or of interest to a party. When the condition is satisfied, the interested party is notified of the response, such as when the response is abnormal.

Abstract: A system and method for a campaign manager. The campaign manager is a complex health management toolset that allows a health organization to create, deploy, and monitor health programs targeted to a specific patient population by any health variable. The health programs are distributed through a campaign that can include a single health program or multiple health programs. As such, this provides a customized treatment to be offered to a specific population. Once the patient or group of patients enroll in a program, the health care professional of the health organization is able to monitor patient performance in the program using a triage dashboard.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing document management. The method includes managing a first record associated with a patient, wherein the patient controls access to the first record. In addition, a second record is managed, wherein the second record is associated with the patient. A health care provider providing care to the patient controls access to the second record. Access to the first record by the health care provider is allowed when the patient grants permission. Also, access to the second record by the patient is allowed when the health care provider grants permission. Both the first and second records are aligned during the period of mutual access.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring are described providing for online and/or remote monitoring of a participant, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The system includes a first network access device providing access to a communication network. The first network access device is associated with a participant or user, and allows the user to access the communication network (e.g., accessing web sites on the interne). Also, the system includes a second network access device providing access the communication network. The second network access device is associated with a monitoring agent. The system includes a library of programs for use in monitoring users. For instance, one program monitors the health of a participant. Also, a program in the library of programs is assigned to the user. The program includes at least one interactive logic tree where upon completion by the user reaches a result.

Abstract: A speech recognition module for a personal digital assistant comprises: a module housing designed to engage with an accessory feature of the PDA, such as an accessory slot; a microphone for receiving speech commands from the person; and a speech recognition system. A corresponding electrical speech command signal is communicated to the portable computing device, allowing control of the operation of a software application program running on the portable computing device. In particular, menu items can be selected for generation of a diet log for the person, for example during a weight control program.

Abstract: A system and method for determining an individualized drug dosage is provided. The system includes a metabolic rate sensing means for sensing the metabolic rate of the individual. The system also includes a computing device having a processor, a memory, an input device, and a display device. The system further includes a data storage means operatively in communication with the processor, and the data storage means includes a drug database containing drug dosage data. The method includes the steps of determining a standardized dosage for a drug. The method also includes the steps of measuring the actual metabolic rate of the individual and determining a metabolic comparison factor by comparing the measured actual metabolic rate to a predetermined standard metabolic rate. The method further includes the steps of adjusting the standardized drug dosage using the comparison factor.

Abstract: A respiratory analyzer comprises a flow module, having a flow tube through which the flow rate of gases is determined using a flow rate meter, and a computation module, in communication with the flow module, operable to determine a flow rate of respired gases. The computation module may also be operable to determine a metabolic rate of the subject.

Abstract: An indirect calorimeter for measuring the metabolic rate of a subject includes a respiratory connector configured to be supported in contact with the subject so as to pass inhaled and exhaled gases as the subject breathes, a flow pathway, and a hygiene barrier positioned to block a predetermined pathogen from the exhaled gases. The indirect calorimeter also includes a flow pathway having a first end in fluid communication with the respiratory connector and a second end in fluid communication with a source and sink for respiratory gases. The flow pathway includes a flow tube through which the inhaled and exhaled gases pass, an outer housing surrounding the flow tube, and a chamber disposed between the flow tube and the first end.

Abstract: A method of determining a respiratory parameter for a subject using an indirect calorimeter is provided. The indirect calorimeter includes a respiratory connector for passing inhaled and exhaled gases, a flow pathway operable to receive and pass inhaled and exhaled gases having a flow tube within the flow pathway through which the inhaled and exhaled gases pass, a flow meter for determining an instantaneous flow volume of the inhaled and exhaled gases, a component gas concentration sensor for determining an instantaneous fraction of a predetermined component gas and a computation unit having a processor and a memory. The method includes the steps of initializing the indirect calorimeter and the subject breathing into the respiratory connector if the indirect calorimeter is initialized, sensing the flow volume of the inhaled and exhaled gases passing through the flow pathway using the flow meter and transmitting a signal representing the sensed flow volume to the computation unit.

Abstract: An indirect calorimeter for measuring the metabolic rate of a subject includes a disposable portion and a reusable portion. The disposable portion includes a respiratory connector configured to be supported in contact with the subject so as to pass inhaled and exhaled gases as the subject breathes. The disposable portion also includes a flow pathway operable to receive and pass inhaled and exhaled gases, having a first end in fluid communication with the respiratory connector and a second end in fluid communication with a source and sink for respiratory gases. The disposable portion is disposed within the reusable portion, which includes a flow meter, a component gas concentration sensor, and a computation unit. The flow meter generates a signal as a function of the instantaneous flow volume of respiratory gases passing through the flow pathway and the component gas concentration sensor generates a signal as a function of the instantaneous fraction of a predetermined component gas in the exhaled gases.

Abstract: A process for assisting a person to achieve a relaxed state includes providing a metabolic rate meter, determining the metabolic rate of the person at intervals using the metabolic rate meter, and providing feedback to the person, wherein the feedback is correlated with the metabolic rate of the person, so as to assist the person to achieve a relaxed state.

Abstract: An indirect calorimeter for measuring the metabolic activity of a subject includes a respiratory connector operative to be supported in contact with the subject so as to pass inhaled and exhaled gases therethrough as the subject breathes, and a flow tube forming a flow pathway for passing inhaled and exhaled gases therethrough, wherein one end of the flow tube is operatively connected to the respiratory connector and the other end of the flow tube is open, and a wall of the flow tube includes an opening. The indirect calorimeter also includes a flow meter adapted to generate a signal as a function of the instantaneous volume of inhaled and exhaled gases in the flow pathway that is in fluid communication with the flow pathway via the opening in the flow tube, and an oxygen sensor operative to generate a signal as a function of the instantaneous fraction of oxygen in the inhaled and exhaled gases in the flow pathway that is in fluid communication with the flow pathway via the opening in the flow tube.