Abstract: A training device for training patients scheduled to undergo a medical procedure in which they are required to hold still for a period of time includes a handheld device with a motion sensor and a display. A processor detects motion during an interactive part of the training that includes visual information based on the medical procedure that the patient will undergo and provides feedback to the patient about whether he is holding still enough or not.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) for monitoring of a patient undergoing a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) scan. The apparatus comprises an input unit (20), a processing unit (30), and an output unit (40). The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with at least one sensor data of a patient undergoing an MRI scan by an MRI scanner. The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with at least one scan parameter of the MRI scanner for the MRI scan. The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with at least one characteristic of the patient. The processing unit is configured to predict a stress level of the patient and/or a predicted motion state of the patient, the prediction or predictions comprising utilization of the at least one sensor data of the patient, the at least one scan parameter of the MRI scanner, and the at least one characteristic of the patient.

Abstract: A mechanical insufflation-exsufflation device including an air source to provide positive airway pressure (PAP); a patient interface; at least one sensor to sense air pressure and flow at the patient interface; and a controller to control the air source to deliver at least one mechanically assisted cough to the patient in response to at least one of a target breathing flow and a target inhalation time period being sensed by the at least one sensor, and when the at least one of a target breathing flow and a target inhalation time period is not sensed, the controller is configured to control the air source to deliver each in a series of high-level PAP provided over a duration being followed by a low-level PAP provided over a duration, the series of high-level PAP increasing in pressure level and duration from a prior one in the series of high-level PAP.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10a) for monitoring of a patient undergoing a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) scan. The apparatus comprises an input unit (20a), a processing unit (30a), and an output unit (40a). The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with at least one sensor data of a patient undergoing an MRI scan by an MRI scanner. The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with at least one scan parameter of the MRI scanner for the MRI scan. The input unit is configured to provide the processing unit with at least one characteristic of the patient. The processing unit is configured to predict a stress level of the patient and/or a predicted motion state of the patient, the prediction or predictions comprising utilization of the at least one sensor data of the patient, the at least one scan parameter of the MRI scanner, and the at least one characteristic of the patient.

Abstract: A system is provided for triggering an action based on a disease severity and/or an affective state of a subject. Sensor data are used which monitors physiological conditions of the subject as well as user data which convey a subjective assessment of their affective state. An objective health indication is obtained from the sensor data and a subjective health indication is obtained from the user data. These indications are compared and this comparison is used in estimating a disease severity. A trigger for action by the subject or by a caregiver is generated based on the estimated disease severity and/or affective state.

Abstract: A ventilation apparatus has a breathing gas delivery system for delivering breathing gas to a user of the apparatus as ventilation therapy, with a controllable pressure and flow. The breathing pressure and flow are monitored to derive a respiration variability. A state of relaxation of the user is derived during provision of breathing assistance based on at least the respiration variability. Settings of the ventilation apparatus are then adapted dependence on the estimated state of relaxation for assisting the user in habituating to the breathing assistance, and hence habituating to breathing therapy.

Abstract: A breathing training, monitoring and/or assistance device is provided for home use. The device is for providing support and guidance during the training of breathing exercises. The device takes account of external data which relates to one or more of: the environmental conditions in which the device is being used; activity information in respect of the user; physiological sensor data about the user which is not related to breathing characteristics.

Abstract: A user interface system receives activity information relating at least to electronic device usage by a user. A mental state of the user is derived from this activity information, received during a preceding finite time period. Learning content is provided to a user based on learning goals and their associated difficulty levels, based on whether or not those goals have been met and also based on the mental state of the user. In this way, suitable learning content is selected based on the mental state of the user before the commencement of delivery of the learning content.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to increase the predictability of the MRI exam for the patients. This object is achieved by a method for classifying sound of a magnetic resonance imaging sequence into a sound category, wherein the magnetic resonance sequence comprises a one or more sound blocks, wherein individual sound blocks have signal characteristics and wherein sound blocks having similar characteristics are to be classified into the same sound category, the method comprising the steps of: —receiving information about one or more gradient waveforms to be used in the magnetic resonance imaging sequence and; —using a classification algorithm to map the waveform information to a sound category and; —allocating a visual to the sound category.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system for facilitating configuration modifications for a patient interface computer system based on an equivalent effort parameter. In some embodiments, the system obtains (i) one or more first measurements associated with a first subject, the first subject having a clinical coefficient, (ii) one or more second measurements associated with a second subject. The system determines (i) a first effort parameter based on the one or more first measurements, (ii) a second effort parameter based on the one or more second measurements, and (iii) an equivalent effort factor for the first subject based on the one or more first measurements, the one or more second measurements, and the clinical coefficient. The system causes a configuration of the patient interface computer system to be modified based on the equivalent effort factor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for determining a severity of a respiratory disease of a patient. The patient is instructed by a system to recite a phrase. The system receives the phrase recited by the patient as acoustic signal and analyzes the acoustic signal with respect to a severity of a respiratory disease. The result of the analysis is provided, which is indicative for the severity of the respiratory disease of the patient.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the use of an artificial neural network to determine the medical and psycho-social needs of patients. Namely, the artificial neural network is trained to predict successful patient care programs based on historical medical and socials outcomes for a plurality of patients, wherein the historical medical and social outcomes are represented in respective vector arrays. For example, in order to prevent bias from being introduced, the artificial neural network is trained on separate vector arrays for medical and social outcomes.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system for facilitating configuration modifications for a patient interface computer system based on an equivalent effort parameter. In some embodiments, the system obtains (i) one or more first measurements associated with a first subject, the first subject having a clinical coefficient, (ii) one or more second measurements associated with a second subject. The system determines (i) a first effort parameter based on the one or more first measurements, (ii) a second effort parameter based on the one or more second measurements, and (iii) an equivalent effort factor for the first subject based on the one or more first measurements, the one or more second measurements, and the clinical coefficient. The system causes a configuration of the patient interface computer system to be modified based on the equivalent effort factor.

Abstract: A breathing training, monitoring and/or assistance device is provided for home use. The device is for providing support and guidance during the training of breathing exercises. The device takes account of external data which relates to one or more of: the environmental conditions in which the device is being used; activity information in respect of the user; physiological sensor data about the user which is not related to breathing characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for providing feedback to a user relating to a behavior of the user, said device comprising, a data interface for obtaining context data indicative of a context of the user; a processor for determining whether the obtained context data are characterized by a context pattern, wherein the context pattern characterizing context data relating to a particular behavior of the user; a user interface configured to obtain a behavior input indicative of a currently performed behavior or of an urge to perform a behavior; and a database for storing the behavior input along with context data obtained simultaneously to the behavior input and/or along with context data obtained prior to the behavior input; wherein the processor is configured to determine a context pattern based on the content of the database; and wherein the user interface is configured for providing feedback to the user if the obtained context data are characterized by the context pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for providing feedback to a user relating to a behavior of the user, said device comprising, a data interface for obtaining context data indicative of a context of the user; a processor for determining whether the obtained context data are characterized by a context pattern, wherein the context pattern characterizing context data relating to a particular behavior of the user; a user interface configured to obtain a behavior input indicative of a currently performed behavior or of an urge to perform a behavior; and a database for storing the behavior input along with context data obtained simultaneously to the behavior input and/or along with context data obtained prior to the behavior input; wherein the processor is configured to determine a context pattern based on the content of the database; and wherein the user interface is configured for providing feedback to the user if the obtained context data are characterized by the context pattern.

Abstract: A method for determining a viewing configuration of a rendered figure of a rehab-patient or a sports trainee, aiming to deliver a suitable view on the rendered figure, the method comprising the steps of capturing motion data in the 3D space of one or more body parts of the rehab-patientor the sports trainee and providing them to a computer; and further the step of performing on the computer measurements of deviation of the captured motion data from a reference list of motion data and/or measurements of main motion direction; and based on the results of the above measurements, determining the viewing configuration.

Abstract: To create a patient care plan for a target patient, inputs (66, 68, 70, 72) related to one or more social services (54) and one or more medical services (52) that are each associated with target data are received. One or more social and medical services (52, 54) are selected based on a target patient assessment. A net care benefit is calculated for each of the selected services (52, 54). An outcome patient care plan (106) is created from outcomes (92) including the selected services (52, 54) with a highest net care benefit.

Abstract: A method and a device for reducing snore annoyances include determining a snore sound pattern of a snoring person to predict an upcoming snore sound level. A faked snore sound is played to flatten the resulting snore sound level.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for promoting a healthier life style of a subject. The method includes the steps of detecting a triggering event relating to a subject, reviewing a user profile associated with the subject which includes information relating to the subject, searching a text fragment database including a collection of text fragments and selecting appropriate text fragments based in part on the specific user profile of the particular subject, and sending the text fragments selected to a coach for forwarding to the subject, review, or amendment.