Abstract: An information processing system that is configured in such a manner that computational processing is performed on input data in accordance with a processing sequence, for outputting data, comprises: a plurality of arithmetic units (7-1 to 7-x), each computing at an arithmetic precision 2m bits (where m is a natural number) based on the processing sequence; and a plurality of cascade connection terminals for cascading these arithmetic units each other. When the maximum arithmetic precision that is required during computational processing is 2n bits (where n is a natural number and is fixed), x numbers of (where x is a natural number) the arithmetic units are cascaded in a manner such that the inequality x≧2n/2m is satisfied. When an arithmetic precision of 2n1 bits (where n1≦n, and n1 is variable) is necessary during computational processing, x1 numbers of the arithmetic units are cascaded in a manner such that the inequality x1≧2n1/2m (where x1 is a natural number and is variable) is satisfied.

Abstract: A central blood pressure waveform estimation device has a pulse wave detection section, a transfer function storage section, and a central blood pressure waveform calculation section. The pulse wave detection section non-invasively detects a peripheral pulse wave. The transfer function storage section stores a transfer function calculated in advance based on a peripheral pulse waveform detected by the pulse wave detection section and a central blood pressure waveform invasively measured. The central blood pressure waveform calculation section calculates a central blood pressure waveform based on a peripheral pulse waveform newly detected by the pulse wave detection section and the transfer function stored in the transfer function storage section.

Abstract: The blood pressure monitor (10) comprises an artery pressing section which locally presses an artery of the extremities or fingers at an arbitrarily variable pressing force, a vibration sensor (22) detecting a vibration of the artery at the pressed point or points on a peripheral side thereof, a mounting mechanism (26) which positions the artery pressing section and the vibration sensor (22) on the artery, a blood pressure determination section which determines the maximum and minimum pressures based on various pressing force values applied by the above-mentioned artery pressing section and signals detected by the vibration sensor (22) at these various pressing force values, guides (34) which are provided on each side of the vibration sensor (22) and guide the vibration sensor (22) to the artery by being located on the both sides of the artery, and a peripheral side pressing section which presses the artery on the peripheral side from the vibration sensor (22).

Abstract: From various traditional medical teachings, it is known that humans have a life rhythm which depends upon the time. As one example, there are the traditional Indian medical teachings of the “Ayurveda”. In the present invention, in order to display which time period of the Ayurveda corresponds to the present time, a character panel of a watch has been separated according to color into three wedge-shaped regions. The respective color-separated regions correspond to the Vata (V), the Kapha (K), and the Pitta (P) of the Ayurveda. The Ayurveda time is indicated by an hour hand which points to one of these regions.

Abstract: A biological information evaluation apparatus includes a waveform parameter detection section, a corresponding relation storage section, and a blood vessel evaluation information deriving section. The waveform parameter detection section detects a waveform parameter such as an after-ejection pressure ratio or dicrotic wave height ratio based on a pulse waveform. The corresponding relation storage section stores the corresponding relation between the blood vessel evaluation information and the waveform parameter which is derived in advance. The blood vessel evaluation information deriving section derives the blood vessel evaluation information based on the waveform parameter detected by the waveform parameter detection section and the corresponding relation. The waveform parameter detection section includes a pulse wave sensor which detects the pulse waveform, and a waveform parameter calculation section which calculates the waveform parameter from the pulse waveform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diagnosis apparatus for analyzing arterial pulse waves comprising a database 26 in which is stored data showing the relationship between data representing a pulse wave of a living body and teaching data representing conditions of the living body; and a micro-computer 21 for outputting teaching data corresponding to the pulse wave detected from the living body in the teaching data on the basis of the pulse wave detected from the living body and the stored data inside database 26. As a result, it becomes possible to perform diagnoses equivalent to a skilled doctor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diagnosis apparatus for analyzing arterial pulse waves comprising a database 26 in which is stored data showing the relationship between data representing a pulse wave of a living body and teaching data representing conditions of the living body; and a micro-computer 21 for outputting teaching data corresponding to the pulse wave detected from the living body in the teaching data on the basis of the pulse wave detected from the living body and the stored data inside database 26. As a result, it becomes possible to perform diagnoses equivalent to a skilled doctor.

Abstract: When pulse waveform MH is detected by pulse wave detection sensor unit 130, wavelet transformer 10 performs wavelet transformation on pulse waveform MH and generates analyzed pulse wave data MKD. This analyzed pulse wave data MKD consists of a time region in which one heartbeat is divided into eighths, and the frequency region of 0-4 Hz which has been divided into eighths. Frequency corrector 11 generates corrected pulse wave data MKD′ by performing frequency correction on analyzed pulse wave data MKD. Pulse type data generator 12 compares corrected pulse wave data MKD′ over each frequency-time region, and generates pulse type data ZD indicating the type of pulse. Display 13 displays the pulse type for pulse waveform MH based on pulse type data ZD.

Abstract: An optical type pulse wave detection section 1 detects the pulse waveform MH above the skin while moving in the circumferential direction of the arm, when a manual position change mechanism 2 is operated. Capillary vessels and arterioles surrounding a radial artery 24 are formed inside the skin, and pulsation of the capillary vessels and arterioles are opposite in polarity. When a polarity detection section 3 outputs a polarity detection signal KS showing the polarity of the pulse waveform MH, the polarity is displayed on a display 4. Accordingly, a subject can position the pulse wave detection section 1 above the arterioles surrounding the artery by operating the manual position change mechanism 2 while observing the display 4, allowing the pulse waveform MH to be detected with an optimal SN ratio. In addition, the pulse waveform of the arterioles can be detected by specifying the position of the artery without causing a constrictive feeling to the subject.

Abstract: A non-invasive device for evaluating circulatory state parameters, and specifically, a pulsewave analysis device capable of evaluation by separating blood vessel compliance and blood vessel resistance into central and peripheral components of the arterial system is provided. Microcomputer 4 detects the waveform at a test subject's radius artery via pulsewave detector 1, and uptakes the stroke volume in the test subject which is measured by a stroke-volume measurer. Next, based on the measured stroke volume, microcomputer 4 adjusts the values of each element in a lumped five parameter model made up of an electrical circuit which models the arterial system from the center to the periphery of the body, so that the response waveform obtained when an electric signal corresponding to the pressure waveform at the proximal portion of the aorta in a test subject is provided to the electric circuit coincides with the waveform at the radius artery.

Abstract: An FFT treating section (40) carries out the frequency analysis of a pulse waveform MHj excluding a body movement component to yield pulse wave analysis data MKD and then a tidal wave-character extracting section (50) and a dicrotic wave-character extracting section (60) yield a tidal wave-character data (TWD) and a dicrotic wave-character data (DWD) showing the characteristics of a tidal wave and dicrotic wave respectively. Then, a pulse condition judging section (70) yields pulse condition data (ZD) on the basis of this data (TWD, DWD) and in succession a notifying section (80) advises of the pulse condition of a subject.

Abstract: In order to obtain calorie expenditure with good accuracy, the device is provided with a basal metabolic state specifying element (142) which specifies the subject's basal metabolic state from his body temperature; a correlation storing element (151) which stores respective regression formulas showing the correlation between the pulse rate and the calorie expenditure when the subject is at rest or active; a correlation correcting element (152) which correcting the stored regression formulas using the basal metabolic state; a body motion determining element (104) which determines whether or not the subject is at rest; and a regression formula selecting element (153) which selects the regression formula which should be used in accordance with the results of this determination. The subject's pulse rate is applied in the selected regression formula, and the calorie expenditure corresponding to this pulse rate is calculated by calorie expenditure calculator (162).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diagnosis apparatus for analyzing arterial pulse waves comprising a database 26 in which is stored data showing the relationship between data representing a pulse wave of a living body and teaching data representing conditions of the living body; and a micro-computer 21 for outputting teaching data corresponding to the pulse wave detected from the living body in the teaching data on the basis of the pulse wave detected from the living body and the stored data inside database 26. As a result, it becomes possible to perform diagnoses equivalent to a skilled doctor.

Abstract: A device is provided, which is capable of determining the maximum oxygen uptake quantity without the restriction of a large device or requiring troublesome operations to be carried out. The device displays the upper and lower limit values for the pulse rate corresponding to an appropriate exercise intensity, and realizes in a wireless manner by means of optical communications the sending and receiving of information such as pulse wave signals to and from an information processing device which processes pulse wave information.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting pulse waves and motion intensity of a living body in motion is disclosed. The apparatus has photosensors of the photo-coupler type for wavelengths of 660 nm and 940 nm, respectively. The sensors are attached to a person under examination, and provide output signals which include a blood pulse signal as well as body motion components superimposed on the blood pulse signal. These signals are subjected to the Fourier transformation in a fast Fourier transformation circuit, and then applied to a comparator which in turn compares amplitudes of major frequency components (components associated with pulse waves and body motion) to one another. According to the comparison result, a decision circuit discriminates the pulse wave from the body motion. A display unit displays the pulse rate corresponding to the fundamental frequency of the detected pulse wave. The display unit also displays the change in motion intensity detected by the decision circuit.

Abstract: A pulse wave measuring device is provided with a plurality of pulse wave measuring units. Each pulse wave measuring unit has a supporting member to which a beam of a pressure measuring device is attached. Contact portions at the distal end of the beam is in contact with the patient's arm, so that piezoelectric elements mounted on the beam measures the stress variation according to pulsation of the patient's radial artery. The supporting member has two pressing legs between which the contact portions of the beam are situated. The distal ends of the pressing legs are also pressed against the patient's arm. The pressing legs are harder than the radial artery. The interval between the pressing legs can be altered by handling a micrometer head. The contact portions are situated back from the distal ends of the pressing legs.

Abstract: A non-invasive device for evaluating circulatory state parameters, and specifically, a pulsewave analysis device capable of evaluation by separating blood vessel compliance and blood vessel resistance into central and peripheral components of the arterial system is provided. Microcomputer 4 detects the waveform at a test subject's radius artery via pulsewave detector 1, and uptakes the stroke volume in the test subject which is measured by a stroke-volume measurer. Next, based on the measured stroke volume, microcomputer 4 adjusts the values of each element in a lumped five parameter model made up of an electrical circuit which models the arterial system from the center to the periphery of the body, so that the response waveform obtained when an electric signal corresponding to the pressure waveform at the proximal portion of the aorta in a test subject is provided to the electric circuit coincides with the waveform at the radius artery.

Abstract: The test subject attaches pulse wave detectors 1 to his fingertips, and presses down on pressure sensor 110. As a result, CPU 4 determines the DC component of the received light signal LS, and stores this in calibration table 50 in association with the pressure level. Subsequently, CPU 4 calculates threshold values, which can be used for grading the touch sensation, based on maximum value Pmax of the pressure level and calibration table 50, and stores this result in threshold table 51. When the subject grips an object with his fingers, the blood flow volume is detected by pulse wave detector 1 as received light signal LS. CPU 4 calculates the DC component of received light signal LS, compares this result to the threshold values stored in threshold value table 51, generates touch information SJ, and displays this on LCD 108. Accordingly, in this case, pulse diagnosis can be easily performed by expressing the degree of pressure in the pulse diagnosis as touch information SJ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for diagnosing physiological state based on blood pulse waves detected in the body. It is the objective of the present invention to provide a device which correctly diagnoses the current physiological state based on changes in physiological state measured over a specified period of time in the past while taking into consideration the cyclical variation exhibited in physiological state.

Abstract: The arrhythmia detecting apparatus of the present invention is provided with a pulse wave detecting means which non-invasively detects the pulse waveform, and an arrhythmia detecting means which detects arrhythmia by monitoring changes in the pulse waveform detected by the pulse wave detecting means. The arrhythmia detection means has a decision element which determines that arrhythmia has occurred when there is an interruption in the continuity of this change. Methods employed for investigating the continuity of change in the pulse waveform include a time domain method employing pulse wave interval values, and a frequency domain method in which frequency analysis (FFT or wavelet transformation) is carried out on the pulse waveform, with continuity studied based on the results of this analysis. As a result of this design, it is possible to detect arrhythmia by means of a simpler structure and easier operations as compared to an electrocardiogram and so on.