Abstract: An ultrasound endoscope includes an insertion portion that is inserted into a subject, an ultrasound transducer portion that is arranged at a distal end portion of the insertion portion and includes an ultrasound transmitting and receiving surface for transmitting and receiving ultrasound, a first balloon groove that is a groove formed between the insertion portion and the ultrasound transducer portion and is for locking a balloon that covers the ultrasound transmitting and receiving, a distal end face that is arranged on a distal end side with respect to the ultrasound transducer portion and is disposed spaced apart from the ultrasound transmitting and receiving surface, and a convex portion that is provided on the distal end face and on which stress concentrates when a finger is slid on the distal end face.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device of anti-fogging endoscope system and its method, falling in the minimally invasive medical technical field, wherein a near-infrared lighting source for anti-fogging is added on the basis of the traditional endoscope system, a beam of which is coupled into the lighting transmission path in color combination, and changes material properties of a distal optical window plate to transmit the visible light, ensuring that surgical filed is lighted by white light, while the temperature of the distal optical window plate is elevated by absorbing energy of the near-infrared light to reduce the temperature difference between the distal optical window plate of endoscope and a human body, to realize the purpose of anti-fogging.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for injecting one or more agents into tissue within a patient's body that includes a catheter. A needle guide extends from a distal end of the catheter and terminates at a distal tip, e.g., including a foot with an atraumatic contact surface, the needle guide having a cross-section smaller than the distal end and being biased to a curved shape. The needle guide includes a passage communicating from a lumen of the catheter to an outlet at the distal tip, and a needle device is disposed within the passage that may be deployed from the outlet to inject one or more agents into tissue. The catheter also includes an imaging assembly on the distal end configured to acquire images of tissue adjacent the needle guide distal tip.

Abstract: A rotational scanning endoscope for rotationally scanning to capture a circumferential image

Abstract: An elongated flexible sleeve over the endoscope shaft and secured to the endoscope shaft at the proximal portion protects the shaft of the endoscope from touching the external objects before the endoscope shaft is inserted into a body cavity and after the endoscope shaft is withdrawn from the body cavity. In use, the endoscope cover stays outside of the body cavity at the proximity of the body cavity opening at all times. The sleeve may be supplied with a dispenser that releases a lubricant over the endoscope shaft at the tip of the cover during endoscope insertion. The distal end portion of the endoscope cover also may be supplied with an absorbent liner to wipe off secretions and lubricant during endoscope withdrawal.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes: an excitation light emission unit that irradiates a subject with excitation light for exciting a fluorescent substance introduced into the subject; a normal light emission unit that irradiates the subject with normal light including a visible wavelength range different from the excitation light; an imaging unit that forms an optical image of the subject irradiated with the excitation light or normal light on an imaging surface to generate an image signal; a brightness signal generation unit that generates a brightness signal indicating brightness, based on the image signal generated by the imaging unit under irradiation with the normal light; and an amplification unit that sets an amplification factor of the image signal to be generated by the imaging unit under irradiation with the excitation light, based on an amplification factor of the image signal according to the brightness signal generated by the brightness signal generation unit.

Abstract: The illumination system described below comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location.

Abstract: A fitting pressing member includes: a first opening that opens inside a fitting of an endoscope; a second opening that is communicably connected to the first opening and is connectable to a fluid supply source; a cylindrical portion formed from the first opening to a predetermined position, the cylindrical portion covering a part of a hollow portion communicably connected to the first opening and the second opening; a narrowing portion including a side face whose outer diameter increases from the predetermined position toward the second opening, the narrowing portion covering the other part of the hollow portion; and a plurality of grooves formed over a predetermined area from the predetermined position in an outer surface of the narrowing portion.

Abstract: The intubating airway of the present invention has a shape of a long curved spatula with two channels underneath. The present invention its design, size, shape and adjustable depth of insertion provide it with unique ability to open the airway tract completely, reliably and consistently from the mouth to the larynx. This ability makes it a multifunction device: It can relieve any degree of airway obstruction when all available airway devices have failed. It convert fiber optic intubation and optical stylet intubation from difficult, time consuming and need a lot of experience into quick, easy and simple even by first time user could intubate with high success rate. It facilitates lighted stylet intubation and the intubation of a double lumen tube or nasal tube when it is difficult to intubate, and also facilitate the insertion of a TEE probe or gastroscope or bronchoscope.

Abstract: A laryngoscope is described for inserting into a mouth of a patient having a tongue, the laryngoscope comprising a handle and an elongate blade detachably fixed to the handle in a plane angularly disposed with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The blade includes a stationary portion and a movable portion having a surface for engaging the tongue of the patient, the movable portion mounted to the stationary portion of the blade for rotation about an axis substantially along the longitudinal axis of the blade. An operating member is manipulated by user for rotating the movable portion of the blade, wherein laryngoscopy of the patient by manipulation of the handle includes at least a rotating motion of the movable portion of the blade.

Abstract: A system for determining an accommodative force in a patient includes a sensor adapted to detect motion of a lens of the patient relative to a globe of the patient's eye, a controller configured to determine an accommodative force in the patient based on the relative motion and to determine at least one parameter for an intraocular lens based on the accommodative force, and an interface adapted to output the at least one parameter for the intraocular lens.

Abstract: An ophthalmologic apparatus includes: a position control unit configured to control a position changing unit which changes a position of an examination unit, such that fine movement driving of the examination unit is performed in a case where a tilt angle of the operating member is smaller than a first angle, and coarse movement driving of the examination unit is performed in a case where the tilt angle of the operating member is equal to or greater than the first angle; and an angle control unit configured to control an angle changing unit which changes the angle of the operating member such that the tilt angle of the operating member is automatically changed to a second angle which is smaller than the first angle, in accordance with a change from the coarse movement to the fine movement.

Abstract: Molded electronic structures configured for use in body-mountable devices and methods for embedding molded electronic structures in a body-mountable device are described. An example method may include molding an electronic structure to have first curvature corresponding to a first radius of curvature. The electronic structure may include an antenna, a sensor, and an electronic device. The example method may also include adhering the molded electronic structure to a first polymer layer. The example method may additionally include forming a second polymer layer over the molded electronic structure adhered to the first polymer layer.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods that utilize a ferrofluid-impregnated medium to impart motion to an optical fiber positioned within an imaging probe are provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic imaging probe can include a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion; an optical fiber positioned within the housing, the optical fiber configured to receive an imaging light from an imaging light source and guide the imaging light to an optical element positioned within the distal portion of the housing; and an actuator system configured to impart motion to the optical fiber, the actuator system including a ferrofluid-impregnated medium (FIM) and an electrically energizable coil positioned within the housing.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods that utilize electroactive polymer actuators to impart motion to an optical fiber positioned within an imaging probe are provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic imaging apparatus comprises an optical probe having a handle sized and shaped for handheld grasping by a user; and a cannula coupled to the handle, the cannula sized and shaped for insertion into an eye to be treated; an optical fiber positioned at least partially within the optical probe, the optical fiber configured to receive an imaging light from an imaging light source and guide the imaging light to an optical element positioned within the cannula of the optical probe; and an actuator system configured to impart motion to the optical fiber, the actuator system including an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator positioned within the optical probe.

Abstract: The imaging probe can comprise a housing, having a proximal region configured to be coupled to an optical cable; a cannula, extending from a distal region of the housing; an optical guide, positioned partially in the housing and partially in the cannula, configured to receive an imaging light from the cable in the proximal region of the housing, and to guide the imaging light towards a distal end of the cannula; an optical focusing element, configured to receive the imaging light from the optical guide, and to emit a focused imaging light; an elastomeric optical element, configured to receive the focused imaging light from the optical focusing element, and to be deformable to redirect the focused imaging light; and an actuator system, configured to deform the elastomeric optical element to redirect the focused imaging light.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods that utilize a technique of changing a position of the set of optical fibers of the fiber bundle in cooperation with the scanning of the imaging light across a proximal surface of the fiber bundle to improve the resolution of the scanned image. In particular, a bundle actuator can be provided to change a position of the set of optical fibers of the fiber bundle in cooperation with a scanning of the imaging light across the proximal surface of the fiber bundle to cover the areas of the gaps between the optical fibers and to increase a resolution of the scanned image.

Abstract: A method for acquiring an optical tomographic image is disclosed. The method acquires the optical tomographic image based on a result of a Fourier transform of an interference light spectrum obtained by dividing light into first branched light and second branched light and causing mutual interference between reflected light and diffused reflected light. The reflected light arises at a reflecting body when the first branched light is irradiated onto the reflecting body. The diffused reflected light arises when the second branched light is irradiated onto an examination region. The acquisition method includes: acquiring a first optical tomographic image when an examination object is arranged in the examination region; acquiring a second optical tomographic image when the examination object is not arranged in the examination region; and acquiring the optical tomographic image based on a difference between the first optical tomographic image and the second optical tomographic image.

Abstract: A surgical imaging system can comprise a light source, configured to generate an imaging light beam; a beam guidance system, configured to guide the imaging light beam from the light source; a beam scanner, configured to receive the imaging light from the beam guidance system, and to generate a scanned imaging light beam; a beam coupler, configured to redirect the scanned imaging light beam; and a wide field of view (WFOV) lens, configured to guide the redirected scanned imaging light beam into a target region of a procedure eye.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining an ametropia of an eye 3 comprises a measurement light source 15 and beam formation optics 17 and an analysis module 35 comprising a detector 39 and analysis optics 37. The analysis optics are configured to focus a parallel light beam, entering through the optical interface 27, along a predetermined line extending transverse to a direction of the analysis beam path. The detector is a spatially resolving detector, wherein an acute angle between a surface normal of the detection area and the predetermined line is less than 80°. A controller 53 is configured to obtain light intensity data detected by the detector and to determine ametropia-data representing the ametropia of the eye based on the light intensity data.

Abstract: A piece of apparatus for measuring the topography and thickness of the cornea and a measuring method employed to this end, this piece of apparatus comprising a system for tracking (1) the direction of gaze (D) of the eyes (2), which includes a camera (6) and a diffuse light emitter (7) for each eye (2); a system for inspecting (3) the cornea (4), which comprises a light emitter (8) for each eye (2) and emits light beams (9) onto the cornea (4) and a receiver assembly (10), which receives the light reflected by the cornea (4); a system for displaying visual stimuli (13) in front of the eyes (2) and; a computer (5) that controls the light emitters (7, 8) and the system for displaying visual stimuli (13), which also processes the information from each camera (6) and the receiver assembly (10), in order to determine the topography and thickness of the cornea (4) of each eye (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic apparatus and to a treatment site measuring method for the apparatus. The ophthalmic apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a first image unit for capturing the lower region of a retina so as to generate an image of the captured retina; a second image unit for capturing the local region of the retina indicated by a surgical operator so as to generate an image of the captured local region of the retina; and a control unit for mapping the image of the local region of the retina generated by the second image unit to the image of the retina generated by the first image unit based on the image of the retina generated by the first image unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ophthalmological apparatus capable of displaying a plurality of fundus tomographic images. A photographing apparatus includes a fundus imaging unit adapted to capture a fundus image of a subject's eye, a scanning unit adapted to scan a desired position of the fundus of the subject's eye to capture tomographic images of the subject's eye, a measuring unit adapted to measure movement amounts of the fundus of the subject's eye by performing pattern matching between a plurality of feature points in the acquired fundus image and feature points in another fundus image newly acquired at a different time, and a control unit adapted to control the scanning unit based on the measured movement amounts.

Abstract: A system for visualization of eye anatomy includes at least one camera having a view vector along a first axis when in a first position, a housing to which the at least one camera is coupled, wherein the housing is configured to engage an eye of a patient such that the at least one camera is positioned adjacent the eye, and an actuator that moves the at least one camera from the first position to a second position, wherein the at least one camera, when in the second position, has a view vector along a second axis that is offset from the first axis.

Abstract: A biological information measurement apparatus includes a sensor unit, a processing unit which detects biological information based on sensor information from the sensor unit, a communication unit which transmits the biological information to an information processing apparatus, and a time output unit which outputs time. The communication unit obtains a delay time of the transmission timing of the biological information based on apparatus-specific information, obtains a first transmission timing based on the time output from the time output unit, and transmits the biological information at a second transmission timing delayed from a first transmission timing by the obtained delay time.

Abstract: A biological information measurement apparatus includes a sensor unit, a processing unit which detects first biological information and second biological information based on sensor information obtained from the sensor unit, a communication unit which transmits the first biological information and the second biological information to an information processing apparatus, and a storage unit which stores the second biological information. The communication unit transmits the first biological information in a first communication cycle and transmits the second biological information stored in the storage unit in a second communication cycle longer than the first communication cycle.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include apparatus and systems for providing health monitoring sensor placement. An apparatus includes a sensor device, comprising one or more sensors to respectively collect sensor data, a memory configured to store the sensor data, communication logic configured to provide the sensor data to an external electronic device. The sensor device is configured to be disposed within and removably coupled to a wristband device. When the sensor device is disposed within the wristband device, the sensor device contacts the skin of a user when the wristband device is worn by the user.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: An optical brain-function measurement apparatus includes a light source unit that generates infrared light to be radiated onto a human head; a detection unit that detects the infrared light which is diffusely-reflected within the human head and which is exited from one or more head position; and an optical system that guides the infrared light emitted from the light source unit toward the human head and that controls an infrared-light irradiation position on a surface of the human head. At least one of the light source unit and the detection unit is of a non-contact type. The one or more head positions detected by the detection unit include at least one position that is different from the infrared-light irradiation position controlled by the optical system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for scanning an organ or other extended volumes of body tissue using one or more Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) probes are presented. Some embodiments provide equipment for managing a plurality of OCT penetrations into a tissue or organ, and provide some or all of the following: detection and/or control of OCT probe positions and orientations (and optionally, that of other imaging modalities) detecting changes in body tissue positions, registering and mapping OCT scan results and optionally input from other imaging modalities, integrating OCT scan information and/or information from other modalities and/or recorded historical information, optionally some or all of the above with reference to a common coordinate system. Some embodiments comprise a display for displaying some or all of this information. In some embodiments, inferences based on observed portions of the organ relative to non-observed portions of an organ are displayed.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for aligning first and second light signals on an optical path directed to a target, where the first light signal provides a visualization of the target, and a portion of the second light signal reflects from at least one subsurface of the target. The method also includes aligning a first focal point of the first light signal and a second focal point of the second light signal, where the first focal point is at least in a first proximate location of the second focal point, and adjusting a first position of the first and second focal points to be in at least a second proximate location of the target without adjusting the at least first proximate location of the first focal point relative to the second focal point. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Among other things, devices for use in fluorescence or luminescence lifetime imaging are described. The devices include integrated complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chips that include an imaging region and a time-to-digital converter. The imaging region includes a photodetector for receiving optical signals. The time-to-digital converter provides digital phase output based on the received optical signals.

Abstract: An optical light scanning probe is presented, the probe comprising a handle, shaped for grasping by a user; a cannula, protruding from a distal portion of the handle with an outer diameter smaller than 20 gauge; an optical fiber with a distal fiber-portion off a probe-axis, configured to receive a light from a light-source at a proximal fiber-portion, and to emit the received light at the distal fiber-portion; a fixed beam forming unit, disposed at a distal portion of the cannula, configured to receive the light from the distal fiber-portion, and to deflect the received light toward a target region; and a fiber actuator, housed at least partially in the handle, configured to move the distal fiber-portion to scan the deflected light along a scanning curve in the target region.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods useful for providing information useful in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities as well as ingestible devices useful for providing information useful in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the correct shade for porcelain crowns, composite fillings and other dental restorations comprising generating a light spectrum in at least two distinct wavelength spectra in sequence under the control of the operator of the light source generating the light spectrum with light in the first wavelength spectrum corresponding to daylight to enable the dentist or dental professional to perform a shade match the way a patient would view their restoration outside of a dental office in a real world environment and then switching to a second wavelength spectrum corresponding to either room light or ambient light.

Abstract: High frequency ultrasound transducers configured for use with photoacoustics systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an ultrasound transducer stack includes a transducer layer and an at least partially optically reflective lens layer. The lens can include a lens material doped with a plurality of optically reflective particles. In another embodiment, the transducer stack can further include a matching layer comprising a matrix material doped with a plurality of optically reflective particles. In a further embodiment, the transducer stack can include an optically reflective matching layer positioned proximate a front surface of an acoustic lens.

Abstract: The light irradiation range of a probe for a photoacoustic measurement apparatus is increased. The probe for a photoacoustic measurement apparatus includes a light transmission unit that irradiates a subject with light, and a photoacoustic wave detector 52 that detects a photoacoustic wave generated from the subject. The light transmission unit includes light propagation part 51 for propagating light, and a light transmission member 55. Further, the light transmission member 55 includes an inner peripheral surface 55a that is formed in the shape of a curved concave surface and an outer peripheral surface 55b that has a radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the inner peripheral surface 55a and is formed in the shape of a curved convex surface. The outer peripheral surface 55b is disposed so that the light L emitted from the light propagation part 51 is incident on the inner peripheral surface 55a.

Abstract: A pulse measurement device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a data obtainment unit that obtains a pulse wave signal by detecting a pulse wave using a pulse wave sensor, an exercise intensity obtainment unit that obtains an exercise intensity signal by detecting movement using a body movement sensor, a storage unit that stores the pulse wave signal, a frequency conversion unit that finds a frequency spectrum of the pulse wave signal by converting the time-domain pulse wave signal into a frequency domain, a searched range setting unit that sets a searched frequency range for searching for an intensity peak along a frequency axis of the frequency spectrum, a peak extraction unit that extracts an intensity peak from the searched frequency range, and a pulse rate calculation unit that finds a pulse rate of the measurement subject based on a frequency of the extracted intensity peak.

Abstract: A system and method of tracking activity includes a motion sensor, a light source and a light detector. The light detector is configured to capture an amount of the light that is reflected back to the light detector, at least a first portion of the light reflected back to the light detector is reflected from a blood vessel disposed under a skin of a user when the user places the skin over the heart rate monitor location on the housing. A processor is in communication with the motion sensor and the light detector and can process the reflected light to identify heart beats of the user and produce an indication of a heart rate. The indication of the heart rate can be displayed on the display screen as an option, in addition to the metrics that quantify the motion data.

Abstract: What is described is an apparatus for intravascular pressure measurement, comprising an elongate body and a first pressure sensor. The elongate body includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, the body defines a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the body, the lumen is sized and shaped to allow the passage of a guidewire therethrough, and the body includes an annular wall extending from the lumen to an outer surface of the body. The first pressure sensor is disposed entirely within the wall of the distal portion of the body, and the pressure sensor includes a sensor cover coupled to the wall. An exterior surface of the sensor cover and the outer surface of the body are substantially aligned.

Abstract: A pulse wave detection method includes obtaining an image obtained by photographing a subject with an imaging device, extracting intensities representative of signal components of a specific frequency band for respective wavelength components among signals of a plurality of wavelength components included in the image, calculating, using the intensities extracted for the respective wavelength components, a weight coefficient by which a signal is multiplied when the signals are calculated between the wavelength components to minimize an arithmetic value of the signal components in the specific frequency band after multiplication, multiplying at least one of the signals of the respective wavelength components by the weight coefficient, performing arithmetic operation on the signals between the wavelength components after multiplication by the weight coefficient, and detecting pulse waves of the subject using a signal after the arithmetic operation.

Abstract: One innovative aspect is directed to heart rate data collection. In some implementations, a circuit includes a light detector for generating a first electrical signal based on received light. The circuit includes a switching circuit, having a first and a second configuration, configured to receive a first voltage signal based on the first electrical signal and to switch among the first and the second configurations. The circuit includes first and second sampling circuits for sampling a value of the first voltage signal when the switching circuit is in the first configuration and second configurations, respectively. The circuit includes an ambient light cancellation circuit for generating a current signal to counter a first component of the first electrical signal when the first switching circuit is in the first configuration.

Abstract: The invention is suitable for the communication and electron field, and provides a portable detecting device with two electrodes, the portable detecting device comprises: a main body of the portable detecting device and a wrist strap, wherein the main body of the portable detecting device comprises: a front and a back, wherein the front comprises a first lead electrode detecting a finger signal; and the back comprises a second lead electrode detecting a wrist signal. The technical solution provided by the present invention has the advantage of convenient for users to carry and easy for users obtaining the data thereof.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus includes a case unit that is provided with a detection unit that detects biometric information; a band unit that fixes the case unit to a living body; and a buckle unit that is connected to the band unit to form a ring shape and has an adjustable length.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for monitoring the actual pressure exerted by the interior wall of a biological channel at different locations along the length of said biological channel. The method comprises: i) introducing into the lumen of the biological channel a device comprising an elongated tube and at least two expandable means located at a predetermined distance on said elongated tube; ii) inflating each of the expandable means to its contact pressure (Pc); and iii) measuring the internal pressure in each expandable means, wherein when said internal pressure is greater than Pc, the actual pressure exerted by the interior wall of the biological channel is equal to the difference between said internal pressure and Pc.

Abstract: A biocompatible, implantable electrode for electrically active medical devices. The implantable medical electrode has a surface geometry which optimizes the electrical performance of the electrode, while mitigating the undesirable effects associated with prior art porous surfaces. The electrode has an optimized surface topography for improved electrical performance. Such a electrode is suitable for devices which may be permanently implanted in the human body as stimulation electrodes, such as pacemakers, or as sensors of medical conditions. Such is achieved by the application of ultrafast high energy pulses to the surface of a solid, monolithic electrode material for the purpose of increasing the surface area and thereby decreasing its after-potential polarization.

Abstract: An example of a system comprises a patch of electrodes for placement on tissue containing neural tissue, and a tissue tester configured to measure an electrical characteristic of tissue. The tissue tester may include a test controller and switches. The test controller and the switches may be configured to connect different combinations of the electrodes to create subsets of two or more electrodes to measure the electrical characteristic of tissue using the subsets. The test controller may be configured to measure an electrical characteristic of tissue using the subsets within the set of electrodes placed on the tissue, and compare measurements of the electrical characteristic and identify a neural target for a therapy based on the comparison of the measurements of the electrical characteristic for tissue at the neural target relative to adjacent non-neural tissue.

Abstract: A system and method detect neuronal action potential signals from tissue responding to electrical stimulation signals. A compound discharge latency distribution (CDLD) of the neural tissue is derived by deconvolving a tissue response measurement signal taken responsive to electrical stimulation of the neural tissue by a stimulation electrode, with an elementary unit response signal representing voltage change at a measurement electrode due to the electrical stimulation. The CDLD is compared to known physiological data to detect an NAP signal from the tissue response measurement signal.

Abstract: Methods and systems are directed to the evaluation of a particular healthcare activity by comparing the plurality of waves of the healthcare activity from two or more of the same healthcare activity. This includes the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and its use in comparing two or more ECGs of a patient. Two or more different ECG tracings are overlaid in order to compare them directly. Physicians also have the ability to time-shift one or more of the waves forward or backward in time so that relevant points on the waves line up and better correlate with the other corresponding waves. The ECG tracings and the waves are displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI).

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a biomedical electrode which enables a user to easily attach by oneself without making any mistake with no specialized knowledge being required.