Abstract: An apparatus for applying energy to an object includes an arrangement of energy emitting elements for outputting energy to the object. At least some of the energy emitting elements are configured to emit energy to the object independently from each other.

Abstract: In a medical pulse oximetry sensor (10) at least two light emitting diodes (16, 18) are disposed to emit red light and infrared light through a portion of a subject's anatomy with a typically high oxygenated blood throughput. Typically, this area is also relatively narrow, to allow the light to pass through the area with acceptable attenuation, such as a finger or an earlobe. Light emitted from the LEDs (16, 18) is incumbent upon an integrated circuit (22) printed from a single CMOS substrate (21). The integrated circuit (22) includes all preprocessing and post-processing elements needed to convert the detected light signals into a pulse oximetry measurement. These elements include a photodetector (20), a photo pre-amplifier (40), a sampler/holder (42), an analog to digital converter (44), a microprocessor (46) a rangefinder (48), a timing control circuit (50) and an LED control circuit (52).

Abstract: A system for monitoring a physiological condition of an individual. The system (1) comprises sensing means (3) arranged to pick up a first signal (M) in a first mode of the system, said first signal being representative of the physiological condition and to forward the first signal to a signal processing unit (33). The system comprises an actuatable control unit (2) positioned remote from the signal processing unit, the control unit (2) being suitable to generate a second signal (T) arranged to be superimposed on the first signal (M). The signal processing unit (33, 37) is arranged to decode the second signal and to make the system enter into a second mode upon receipt of the second signal (T).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying energy to an object, wherein the apparatus comprises an arrangement (7) of energy emitting elements (19) for outputting energy to the object. At least some of the energy emitting elements (19) are adapted for emitting energy to the object independently from each other.

Abstract: In a medical pulse oximetry sensor (10) at least two light emitting diodes (16, 18) are disposed to emit red light and infrared light through a portion of a subject's anatomy with a typically high oxygenated blood throughput. Typically, this area is also relatively narrow, to allow the light to pass through the area with acceptable attenuation, such as a finger or an earlobe. Light emitted from the LEDs (16, 18) is incumbent upon an integrated circuit (22) printed from a single CMOS substrate (21). The integrated circuit (22) includes all preprocessing and post-processing elements needed to convert the detected light signals into a pulse oximetry measurement. These elements include a photodetector (20), a photo pre-amplifier (40), a sampler/holder (42), an analog to digital converter (44), a microprocessor (46) a rangefinder (48), a timing control circuit (50) and an LED control circuit (52).

Abstract: The system (1) according to the invention is arranged to support an automatic informing of callers (S1, S2, . . . , SN) upon an event of an interrupt in a telecommunication line engaged with a receiving station (4) according to a telecommunication protocol. In order to carry out said automatic informing the receiving station (4) is adapted with a computer program (6,8,10,12,14) arranged to transmit a prerecorded message to all engaged parties upon an event of the interrupt. The computer program is further arranged to carry out background interaction with a caller who is put on hold, so that the caller is not left behind unattended.

Abstract: A device to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual by means of electrodes 29, 29a whereby an on-demand verification of the integrity of the electrical contact of the electrodes is implemented. The device 20 comprises a control unit 22 arranged to determine an occurrence of the predefined event related to a quality of a measured signal. In case the predetermined event is detected, the control unit 22 actuates the testing means 24. The testing means is arranged to generate the test signals, I1, 12 and to apply them via a coupling circuit 23, 23a to the electrodes. In case it is desired that cumulative information about the contact integrity is obtained, is it sufficient to apply a single test signal per electrode. In case it is required to determine which of the electrodes has lost its contact, a sequence of test signals is generated by the sequencer 24b.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient monitoring system, a patient monitoring method and a computer program. In order to improve the monitoring of patients, particularly for cardiac monitoring and weight monitoring, a patient monitoring system (1) is provided, the system comprising a number of force sensors (2) assigned to a patient's bed (3), the force sensors (2) being adapted for generating first signals corresponding to a first force component, the force sensors being further adapted for generating second signals corresponding to a second force component, the second force component not running parallel to the first force component, and the system further comprising an analyzing module (4) adapted for deriving from said signals data corresponding to the patient's condition.

Abstract: An electrode assembly arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual, said electrode assembly comprising a conductive material having a contact surface arranged to be brought into contact with a receiving area of the individual's skin, said conductive material being electrically connectable to a suitable electronic device to enable said interaction, the electrode assembly having an impedance control means arranged to measure and control the impedance of the receiving area of the individual's skin prior to an event of the bioelectrical interaction.

Abstract: A monitoring device (21) arranged to measure a signal (S1) representative of a physiological condition of the individual by means of a suitably arranged sensor (22) and to automatically modify a contact pressure (P) of said sensor meeting real-time requirements. For this purpose the sensor (22) is supported by a piece of elastic material, the monitoring device further comprising an actuator (27) arranged to interact with the piece of elastic material upon receipt of a control signal (CS) from a control unit (25). The control unit (25) is arranged to analyze the signal (S1) from the sensor (22) and to decide on an alteration of the contact pressure (P). For this purpose the control means (25) comprises a logic unit (25a) arranged to carry out a suitable signal analysis. Preferably, the monitoring device (21) is arranged with a further sensor (23), a signal (S3) of which is also provided for analysis to the control unit (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to a wearable device arranged for enabling a bioelectrical interaction with an individual when being brought into contact with the individual's skin I, said device comprising electrodes 2 arranged to carry out said interaction by means of a first electrical signal, said electrodes comprise motion artifact detection means 4. The electrode assembly 1 comprises electrode 2 arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with the individual by means of measuring an electrical signal on the body of the individual I and/or applying an electrical signal to the body of the individual. In order to enable said bioelectrical interaction the electrode 2 is provided with an electrical cable 2a. According to the invention, the electrode 2 is arranged with a pr 4. The pressure sensor 4 is arranged to measure a normal force component of an external force applied to the electrode due to movement of the individual.

Abstract: The invention provides automatic control of a deep brain stimulation system (2) using tremor detection based on accelerometer signals. Because no manual interventions are necessary, the ease of use for the patient (1) is greatly enhanced. Furthermore the autonomy of the patients in normal daily life is increased. The present invention also results in a reduced energy consumption and consequently longer battery life. On the other side with the present invention an optimal treatment is possible, adjusted to the patient's symptoms without the help of a physician.

Abstract: The system (1) according to the invention is arranged to support an automatic informing of callers (S1, S2, . . . ,SN) upon an event of an interrupt in a telecommunication line engaged with a receiving station (4) according to a telecommunication protocol. In order to carry out said automatic informing the receiving station (4) is adapted with a computer program (6,8,10,12,14) arranged to transmit a prerecorded message to all engaged parties upon an event of the interrupt. The computer program is further arranged to carry out background interaction with a caller who is put on hold, so that the caller is not left behind unattended.

Abstract: A detector arrangement and/or a semiconductor-based image sensor with a plurality of detector elements or image pixels is described, which each have an integrated SD-(Sigma Delta) Modulator (20 to 29) or an integrated SD-A/D-(Sigma Delta Analog/Digital) converter (20 to 30), as well as particularly such a detector arrangement and/or such an image sensor on the basis of a CMOS-semiconductor. Particularly on the basis of the differential version and/or the multi-phase structure of the SD modulator and the SD-A/D converter, a detector arrangement and/or an image sensor with specially high noise robustness, a high dynamic range and a lesser noise can be produced, so that this is particularly suitable for usage in Computer Tomography (CT) apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device, like a shaver, a toothbrush, a walkman, a telephony unit, etc., said device being arranged to measure a signal representative of a physiological condition of a user during a conventional usage of said device. In an embodiment of the electric shaver (25), it is provided with a first contact surface (26) comprising a plurality of shaving heads (26a, 26b, 26c). The shaving heads are manufactured from an electrically conducting material, usually a metal and are suited to provide a good electrical contact to the individual's skin during shaving, thus constituting a first electrode. The second contact surface (28?) is provided on the housing of the shaver, in particular on a grip portion (28) thereof, where a contact to a hand of the individual is enabled. The second contact surface (28?) comprises a second electrode (29).

Abstract: A device to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual by means of electrodes 29, 29a whereby an on-demand verification of the integrity of the electrical contact of the electrodes is implemented. The device 20 comprises a control unit 22 arranged to determine an occurrence of the predefined event related to a quality of a measured signal. In case the predetermined event is detected, the control unit 22 actuates the testing means 24. The testing means is arranged to generate the test signals, I1, 12 and to apply them via a coupling circuit 23, 23a to the electrodes. In case it is desired that cumulative information about the contact integrity is obtained, is it sufficient to apply a single test signal per electrode. In case it is required to determine which of the electrodes has lost its contact, a sequence of test signals is generated by the sequencer 24b.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distress signaling system, a body area network for enabling a distress signaling, a method for signaling a condition of a distress and a vehicle arranged with the distress signaling system. The distress signaling system 10 according to the invention comprises monitoring means 11 arranged in a vehicle in order to monitor a vital sign of a seated passenger by means of a sensor 12 arranged to measure a signal representative to said sign. The monitoring means 11 are preferably arranged to perform a continuous monitoring of the vital sign of the passenger and are further arranged to provide a corresponding signal to the front-end electronics 20 of the system 10. The front-end electronics 20 is arranged to analyze the signal from the monitoring means 11. For that purpose the front-end electronics 20 comprises a data processing means 21 arranged to process the measured signal in order to yield data representative to a condition of the passenger.

Abstract: A battery configuration (1, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) comprises a standard battery (AA, CR) of a standard type of battery and a tag (2, D). By inserting the battery configuration (1, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) in any apparatus, the apparatus can be designed to communicate with a communication device (14, 25, 16, 22).

Abstract: The invention relates to a wearable device arranged for enabling a bioelectrical interaction with an individual when being brought into contact with the individual's skin I, said device comprising electrodes 2 arranged to carry out said interaction by means of a first electrical signal, said electrodes comprise motion artifact detection means 4. The electrode assembly 1 comprises the electrode 2 arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with the individual by means of measuring an electrical signal on the body of the individual I and/or applying an electrical signal to the body of the individual. In order to enable said bioelectrical interaction the electrode 2 is provided with an electrical cable 2a. According to the invention, the electrode 2 is arranged with a pressure sensor 4. The pressure sensor 4 is arranged to measure a normal force component of an external force applied to the electrode due to movement of the individual.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for monitoring a conductivity in a volume. The system according to the invention is suited to be used for industrial and medical applications. The system (1) comprises a resonant circuit (2,4,10) comprising a conductive coil (4) driven by a power supply means (8), said conductive coil being arranged to induce an oscillating magnetic field in the volume. The power supply means (8) is arranged to measure a power loss of said resonant circuit due to the conductivity in the volume. The conductive coil (4) is arranged to be integrated into an insulating fabric (9). Preferably the conductor forming the conductive coil is interwoven with threads of fabric. For medical applications it is preferable that the system is integrated into a bodywear, for example a T-shirt.