Abstract: A hand-held personal care device has an actuator for implementing a personal care function which generates a vibration. A sensor signal is obtained which depends on motion in particular vibration of the personal care device. Tremor vibrations are detected from the sensor signal in order to detect tremor. By detecting the tremor vibrations based on the way they modulate (e.g., dampen or otherwise influence) existing driven vibrations of the personal care function, it has been found that a simple low cost sensor may be used. In particular, the sensor may comprise an actuator current sensor or a simple single axis vibration (i.e., motion) sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical vehicle (1) comprising a base vehicle (2) and a compartment (3) with a medical imaging system (4). The compartment (3) is a part of the base vehicle (2) or the compartment (3) is attached to the base vehicle (2). The base vehicle (2) comprises at least one base vehicle sensor (5) and the medical vehicle (1) is configured to obtain sensor readings from the at least one base vehicle sensor (5) during operation of the medical vehicle (1). Said sensor readings are analyzed with regard to adverse conditions for the medical imaging system (4), wherein the adverse conditions for the medical imaging system (4) are detected, and feedback is provided based on the analyzed sensor readings. If the detected adverse conditions exceed a predetermined first adverse condition threshold, the feedback is an alert and/or a control command for re-calibration and/or maintenance of the medical imaging system (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detection system for an X-ray imaging system. The detection system comprises a first detector a second detector, each detector comprising a detector area and being configured for detecting X-ray radiation emitted by an X-ray source of the X-ray imaging system impinging onto the respective detection area. The detection system is configured to adjust a position of at least one of the first detector and the second detector with respect to the other of the first detector and the second detector. The first detection area of the first detector and the second detection area of the second detector can be positioned at least partially one behind the other with respect to a direction of X-ray radiation emitted from the X-ray source of the X-ray imaging system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical scan apparatus (10), comprising: an input unit (20); a processing unit (30); and an output unit (40). The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with information regarding the power production capability of one or more power sources (60), and wherein a scan of a patient to be carried out by a medical imaging scanner (50) will utilize at least the one or more power sources. The processing unit is configured to predict the total energy that will be available to the medical imaging scanner over a time period, wherein the prediction comprises utilization of the information regarding the power production capability of the one or more power sources. The processing unit is configured to predict the instantaneous power that will be available to the medical imaging scanner during the time period, wherein the prediction comprises utilization of the information regarding the power production capability of the one or more power sources.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical image acquisition unit assistance apparatus (10), the apparatus comprising: —at least one sensor (20); and —a processing unit (30); wherein one or more sensors of the at least one sensor is configured to acquire sensor data of a person observing a patient undergoing a medical scan by a medical image acquisition unit; wherein the one or more sensors is configured to provide the acquired sensor data of the person observing the patient undergoing the medical scan to the processing unit; wherein the processing unit is configured to determine a state of the person observing the patient undergoing the medical scan comprising utilization of the acquired sensor data of the person observing the patient undergoing the medical scan; wherein the processing unit is configured to determine an overall state of the patient comprising utilization of the determined state of the person.

Abstract: An image processing system processes images received from an imaging device mounted at a head of a personal care device. The personal care device has personal care elements which can move relative to the imaging device while they implement their personal care function. Images are received over time of a user from the imaging device. The images are segmented and a three dimensional data is generated based on the time evolution of a shape of the segmentations. The 3D volume enables current motion characteristics of the personal care elements and/or future motion characteristics of the personal care elements to be determined.

Abstract: A wear-out assessment for an oral care system (14) (e.g. an oral cleaning device) is disclosed. A sensor unit (16) of the oral care system is adapted to provide a sensor signal related to a cleaning efficacy of a cleaning function of the oral care system when generated when the oral care system is inside a user's mouth. The sensor unit (16) may be, or may be coupled to, a component which is used during execution of an oral care function of the device, for example a sensor for detecting cleaning progress in the mouth, or a component which drives a cleaning or treatment action in the mouth. In accordance with the invention, the sensor signal (20) generated when the oral care system is outside the mouth is used for performing a wear-out assessment. As relevant components used by the oral care system (14) for the oral care function wear, characteristics of the sensor signal (20) may change in a predictable way, which can be used to identify when a wear-out state has been reached.

Abstract: Influence of RF noise and external magnetic field on the image quality of a portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system (1) are to be avoided.

Abstract: Proposed are schemes, solutions, concepts, designs, methods and systems pertaining to aiding assessment of the fit of an oral appliance for a subject (i.e. user). Embodiments proposed assessing fit based on the mechanical response of the oral appliance to a mechanical stimulus applied to the oral appliance. In this way, an indication or measure of fit of the oral appliance to the subject may be obtained.

Abstract: A shielding barrier (32) is carried by one or more electrodes (22) of a cleaning and/or treatment unit (12) for an oral care device, and arranged for interposing contact of an exposed conductive portion (25) of the electrodes (22) by other components or external objects. The shielding barrier is arranged such that the exposed conductive portion is still at least partially open to the environment surrounding the electrodes (22).

Abstract: A computer-implemented system assists resolution of service cases for medical imaging devices by retrieving device and case data, estimating likelihoods and timeframes for multiple resolution pathways, and presenting results in a user interface. Input may include images of device error messages captured by a camera; optical character recognition extracts text, and language detection and translation normalize messages for analysis. Models leverage historical repair data, technician profiles, and part replacement indicators to score pathways and forecast durations. A cost metric can combine likelihood and timeframe with service and scheduling costs to recommend actions and trigger service calls. The approach reduces downtime and improves dispatch and repair efficiency across customer and provider personnel.

Abstract: An approach for obtaining measurements of mechanical properties of a gripping performed by masticatory apparatus. A mouthpiece provides a sensing arrangement (for obtaining the measurement) and one or more mouth contacting elements for protecting, cleaning or treating teeth/gums. In this way, measurements indicative of potential abnormalities or physiological dysfunction in the masticatory apparatus can be obtained using a mouthpiece that has a secondary function of protecting, cleaning and/or treating elements of the mouth.

Abstract: A system is provided for diagnosing, or predicting a risk of developing, bruxism or other jaw disorders, comprising: a receiver for receiving audio data and video data of a subject; a processor configured to: identify one of the audio data and video data indicative of the subject having, or a risk of the subject developing, bruxism or other jaw disorders, and in response thereto, analyze the other of the audio data and video data to diagnose the subject having, or predict the risk of the subject developing, bruxism or other jaw disorders. Further, a computer program which is adapted, when said program is run on a processor, to implement a method for diagnosing or, predicting a risk of developing, bruxism or other jaw disorders is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a wearable device for quantitatively detecting a biomarker in a sweat sample obtained from the skin of a subject. The wearable device comprises a microfluidic network. The microfluidic network comprises a reservoir filled with a carrier fluid containing a predetermined amount of a marker; a sample collection chamber disposed downstream from the reservoir and adapted to contact the skin of the subject and collect a sweat sample; a first sensor disposed downstream from the sample collection chamber and adapted to detect the marker; and a second sensor disposed downstream from the first sensor and adapted to detect the biomarker.

Abstract: A system is provided for detecting milk duct blockage or partial blockage during application of a variable pressure to the breast. Captured optical images are processed to identify milk ducts and identify a geometry of the milk ducts over time. The milk duct geometry is compared between timings of first and second pressure levels of the variable pressure. Milk duct blockage can then be detected based on the comparison.

Abstract: Provided is a sensor unit (104) for detecting an analyte (128) in an aqueous medium. The sensor unit comprises a surface (124) for receiving the aqueous medium thereon. Capture species (126) immobilized on the surface reversibly bind the analyte. A detector (130) detects the analyte when the analyte is bound to the capture species. The sensor unit further comprises an electrolysis assembly (132). The electrolysis assembly comprises a plurality of spatially separated electrically conductive areas (134) on the surface, and a power supply (136) for supplying a voltage across at least two of the electrically conductive areas. The voltage is sufficient to electrolyse the aqueous medium received on the surface. Further provided is a body fluid monitoring device (101) comprising the sensor unit, and a method for detecting an analyte.

Abstract: Proposed are schemes, solutions, concepts, designs, methods and systems pertaining to aiding and/or improving image acquisition of a portion of a surface of the subject by a handheld device having a plurality of end-effectors for engagement with a portion of the surface of a subject. Specifically, deformation of said end-effectors under a load may cause some of the end-effectors to encroach on a field of view of image capture of the surface of the user. It has therefore been realized that a determined loading state of the end-effectors during capture of an image may be leveraged to determine a quality of the image. Thus, transfer of the image is selectively controlled based on the image quality. In this way, an overall data transfer rate may be reduced by omitting transmission of poor quality (i.e., highly obscured) images.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral care device having integrated means for detecting a level of tooth mobility. A sensor means is included which outputs a sensing signal indicative of force or pressure applied to, or motion of, cleaning elements of the device during a cleaning session. By processing a waveform of this signal to detect one or more signal characteristics, a measure indicative of a level or degree of tooth mobility can be derived.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care. In order to improve the effectiveness of a flossing device, an interdental space detection component is proposed for detecting an interdental space. The interdental space detection component may be integrated in a brush head with integrated flossing function. The fluidic flossing function may selectively be switched on at the interdental space, thereby saving flossing fluid and preventing ineffective flossing outside the interdental space.

Abstract: An oral care device has a field generator adapted to generate an electric field in a mouth of a user, responsive to an input control signal. The electric field is for imparting a force upon particles forming a biofilm to be removed by the oral care device or upon cleaning agent particles. A cyclic control signal is generated for intermittent generation of an electric field at a first RF frequency. The use of an intermittent generation of an RF electric field means the force applied to particles (in particular polarized particles) by the field is itself cyclic. The cyclic nature of this applied force is found to be more effective in the disintegration of a biofilm to be removed, and hence makes subsequent mechanical removal, e.g. by brushing, easier.