Abstract: A system includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to: (i) receive a dataset including multiple data points, each data point corresponding to one or more properties of an organ of a patient, (ii) produce, based on a clustering criterion, at least a cluster including two or more of the data points, and (iii) produce and present on the display, a map of the organ and at least an object indicative of the cluster. In response to selection of the object by a user, the processor is configured to produce and present on the display, a two-dimensional (2D) table including the one or more properties of each of the clustered data points.

Abstract: A method includes inserting, into a heart of a patient, a catheter having multiple electrodes, and placing the electrodes in contact with tissue of the heart. For each of the electrodes: (i) position signals indicative of a position of the electrode, and (ii) electrocardiogram (ECG) signals acquired by the electrode, are received during a predefined time interval. A positioning stability, along the predefined time interval, is calculated for each of the electrodes based on the position signals. For the electrodes whose positioning stability has an error smaller than a given threshold, calculating whether the ECG signals are indicative of an atrial fibrillation (AF) in the heart. The ECG signals that are indicative of the AF are stored.

Abstract: A method for configuring an electroanatomical (EA) mapping procedure, the method includes receiving user input including a type of arrhythmia to be diagnosed. A confidence level is received for data points acquired in a heart of a patient in the EA mapping procedure. One or more data collection parameters for the data points are automatically set based on the type of arrhythmia and the confidence level. An EA map is constructed and presented, the EP map including at least some of the acquired data points, in accordance with the automatically-set data collection parameters.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical system includes a catheter configured to be inserted into a chamber of a heart of a living subject, and including a distal end including catheter electrodes configured to contact tissue at respective locations within the chamber of the heart, at least one position sensor configured to provide at least one position signal indicative of a position of the distal end, a display, and processing circuitry configured to compute the position of the distal end of the catheter responsively to the at least one position signal, render to the display a 3D anatomical map of the chamber of the heart and a 3D representation of the distal end of the catheter, and render to the display over at least part of the map, at least one intracardiac electrogram trace representing electrical activity in the tissue that is sensed by at least one of the catheter electrodes.

Abstract: A method includes defining multiple different types of arrhythmias. Similarity measures are defined for the types of arrhythmias. A set of EP signals is received, the set acquired in a heart of a patient. Using the similarity measures, the set of EP signals is partitioned into at least two clusters, each cluster containing EP signals complying with a respective similarity measure for a respective type of arrhythmia. The clusters are indicated to a user.

Abstract: A method for selectively cloning computer display monitors from a first one or more monitors associated with an operator, to a second one or more monitors associated with a surgeon includes: obtaining at least one configuration, such as a configuration file, that includes one or more Graphical User Interface (GUI) elements, such as windows, which are to be rendered to the second one or more monitors or not rendered to the second one or more monitors; analyzing the GUI elements displayed by the first one or more monitors against the at least one configuration for corresponding GUI elements; cloning corresponding GUI elements; and sending data representative of the cloned corresponding GUI elements to the second one or more monitors for display on the second one or more monitors. The method may also include displaying on the second one or more monitors the cloned corresponding GUI elements.

Abstract: A system includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to: (i) receive a dataset including multiple data points, each data point corresponding to one or more properties of an organ of a patient, (ii) produce, based on a clustering criterion, at least a cluster including two or more of the data points, and (iii) produce and present on the display, a map of the organ and at least an object indicative of the cluster. In response to selection of the object by a user, the processor is configured to produce and present on the display, a two-dimensional (2D) table including the one or more properties of each of the clustered data points.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical mapping method includes receiving position data from a positioning sub-system configured to sense a position of a probe inserted into a body cavity of a living subject, computing position coordinates of a distal end of the probe, rendering to a display a user interface screen including a display pane including an anatomical map of the body cavity responsively to the computed position coordinates, and a tab-based menu above the pane, receiving a user selection selecting a tab of the tab-based menu, and showing a horizontal ribbon of the selected tab above the pane in the user interface screen responsively to the received user selection.

Abstract: A system for producing an output signal representing movement of an object's surface has a continuous wave (CW) signal source for producing an CW signal directed at the object's surface. The CW signal is produced at a first frequency. A receiving element receives a signal reflected from the object's surface when the CW signal hits this surface. A down-converting frequency mixer converts the received signal into a signal of a second frequency lower than the first frequency. The frequency mixer is configured to produce an output signal representing an amplitude-modulated (AM) component of the received signal and having a parameter representing movement of the object's surface.

Abstract: A system for producing an output signal representing movement of an object's surface has a continuous wave (CW) signal source for producing an CW signal directed at the object's surface. The CW signal is produced at a first frequency. A receiving element receives a signal reflected from the object's surface when the CW signal hits this surface. A down-converting frequency mixer converts the received signal into a signal of a second frequency lower than the first frequency. The frequency mixer is configured to produce an output signal representing an amplitude-modulated (AM) component of the received signal and having a parameter representing movement of the object's surface.

Abstract: This transmission system comprises a station of a first type and a plurality of stations of a second type which include a transmitting part having a transmit timing controller for transmitting data at a transmit timing and a receiving part having synchronizing circuits for synchronization with data transmitted from the station of the first type. When the stations of the second type are moving, their transmit timing is modified to facilitate the synchronization of the reception of the station by solely being based on the receive timing at these stations of the second type.

Abstract: A transmission portion of a front end for a portable communication device, in accordance with the present invention, includes a first transmission antenna coupled to a first output of a branching device for transmitting signals having a power below a threshold value. A power amplifier is coupled to a second output of the branching device. The power amplifier provides amplification to signals to be transmitted. A second transmission antenna is connected to an output of the power amplifier such that the power amplifier is switched off for transmission signals having a power below the threshold value and switched on to amplify transmission signals above the threshold value.

Abstract: A dual band radio telephone with separate dual band, dual feed point transmit and receive antennas. The dual band radio telephone has two transceivers. Two feed points of the dual band, dual feed point receive antenna are coupled to respective receive branches of the two transceivers. Two feed points of the dual band, dual feed point transmit antenna are coupled to respective transmit branches of the two transceivers. Additionally, image reject band pass filters are coupled between the feed points of the dual band, dual feed point receive antenna and the respective receive branches. When the dual band, dual feed point transmit and receive antennas are spaced apart closely, the transmit branches comprise transmit filters coupled between transmit power amplifiers and the two feed points of the dual band transmit antenna.

Abstract: An RF integrated circuit includes an improved control circuit for switching between at least two modes of operation, depending upon a characteristic of a signal received by the integrated circuit, the RF integrated circuit including a first input for receiving a first RF signal, when the integrated circuit is in a first mode; a second input for receiving a second input signal when the integrated circuit is in a second mode; and a detector on the integrated circuit couples to the first and second inputs for detecting the presence of the first and second RF signals, and producing an output signal at a logic port of the detector, depending on the state of the first and second RF signals; and a controller on the integrated circuit connected to the detector for switching the integrated circuit between the first mode and the second mode in response to the output signal without the need for the application of an external control signal to the integrated circuit.

Abstract: This transmission system comprises a station of a first type (1) and a plurality of stations of a second type (2, 3, 4, . . . ) which include a transmitting part (T) having a transmit timing controller for transmitting data at a transmit timing and a receiving part (R) having synchronizing circuits for synchronization with data transmitted from the station of the first type. When the stations of the second type are moving, their transmit timing is modified to facilitate the synchronization of the reception of the station (1) by solely being based on the receive timing at these stations of the second type.

Abstract: A cable communication system (100) where a control unit (110) sends operation parameters to subscriber units (130) and the subscriber units (130) respond by modifying the method of communication. Also, the subscriber units (130) send messages which include information on the subscriber unit (130) and the capabilities of the subscriber unit (130). Furthermore, the control unit (110) efficiently manages the system 100 by monitoring the capabilities and instructing the subscriber units (130) on-how to communicate on the system (100). Such management allows for the migration of subscriber units (170) from one service area (140) to another (190) without the disruption of service. In addition, initialization of subscriber units (130) may be accomplished over the cable and does not require an operator at the subscriber location.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing multiple broadcasts of audio information to spectators attending a sporting event. The system comprises radio receivers for picking up broadcasts of local and non-local events, a transmitter and antenna for transmitting the broadcasts within a predetermined frequency range to a limited area surrounding the local event. Radios provided to spectators attending the event are a FM narrow-band receiver for accessing the multiple broadcasts transmitted within the predetermined frequency range.