Abstract: A capsule for preparing a beverage in a brewing device, including a hollow body including an inlet wall, a lateral wall, and a flange rim including an upper side and a lower side and a sealing element located on the upper side of the flange rim. A lower side of the flange rim includes at least two portions that lie on two or more planes that are at different levels with respect to the capsule axis and provide a space on the lower side of the flange rim.

Abstract: Devices for preparing a drink extracted from a capsule include a capsule mounting and a capsule housing, inside of which at least one water inlet and a capsule-boring means are arranged, wherein the housing is sized so as to at least partially deform any capsule, consisting of a material that is deformable when placed in contact with hot water and placed in the housing, such that the capsule is retained in the housing after the contact thereof with the hot water.

Abstract: A soda water producing device includes: a body; a cap; a bottle; a container inlet provided on a shell of the body for containing a CO2 gas bottle; a rotary cover; a gas passage device; a gas bottle fixing device; a valve device; and a gas bottle unsealing needle mounted inside the gas bottle fixing device, wherein the gas bottle unsealing needle has an axial hole; wherein the rotary cover is mounted at a top portion of the body and is relatively rotatable; the valve device is mounted in the rotary cover; the gas bottle unsealing needle is mounted on a top end of the gas bottle fixing device and inside a bottom portion of the valve device; a top end of the gas passage device is movably mounted in the valve device, a bottom end of the gas passage device is mounted in a bottom portion of the body.

Abstract: A beverage forming method and system in which a carafe with an associated magnetic element is positionable at a carafe receiving area. One of a protrusion and a first recess is associated with the carafe and the other of the protrusion and the first recess is associated with a housing. The housing includes a detector arranged to detect the presence of the magnetic element when the protrusion is inserted into the first recess. Beverage formation of an amount greater than a threshold volume is enabled when the detector detects the magnetic element.

Abstract: One variation of an apparatus for brewing a beverage includes: a reservoir containing fluid; a boiler including a heating element and a fluid pickup, a portion of the boiler arranged vertically below the reservoir; a brew chamber, a portion of the brew chamber arranged vertically above the boiler; a first contactless valve operable in a first mode and in a second mode, the first contactless valve open in the first mode to communicate fluid from the reservoir into the boiler and closed in the second mode; a second contactless valve operable in the first mode and in the second mode, the second contactless valve open in the first mode to vent gas from the boiler and closed in the second mode; and an air pump configured to displace air into the boiler in the second mode to displace fluid from the boiler, via the fluid pickup, into the brew chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making soymilk with a soymilk machine, said soymilk machine (200) comprising a level sensor (204) and a heating device (203), said method comprises steps: obtaining a measured value by said level sensor, said measured value being positively correlated with resistance between said level sensor and liquid in said soymilk machine; comparing said measured value with a first threshold when the temperature of said liquid is lower than a first preset temperature; comparing said measured value with a second threshold when the temperature of said liquid is higher than said first preset temperature; adjusting the power of said heating device if said measured value is lower than or equal to the first threshold when the temperature of said liquid is lower than the first preset temperature; adjusting the power of said heating 201 device if said measured value is lower than or equal to the second threshold when the temperature of said liquid is higher than the first preset temp

Abstract: A portable outdoor cooking device assembly can include a structural support member, the structural support member including a plurality of components that are coupled together to form the structural support member. The example assembly can include an anchoring pin coupled to the structural support, and a cooking surface assembly, and a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the structural support member and the cooking surface assembly, the vertical adjustment mechanism allowing the spatial position of the cooking surface assembly to be vertically modified. The example assembly also includes a heat plate includes a concave space into which at least a portion of the cooking surface assembly is positioned, a motor coupled to the cooking surface assembly to spin the cooking surface assembly, and a power source connected to the motor to supply power to the motor.

Abstract: Provided is a vitreous coating comprising at least one layer embodied in the form of a continuous film of sol-gel material comprising a matrix formed from at least one metal polyalkoxylate and wherein anisotropically-shaped particles are dispersed, said layer comprising at least one area wherein the particles are particles predominantly inclined by an angle (?) of between 20° and 90° relative to the median plane of the film. The subject matter of the present invention also comprises a method of manufacturing such a coating, and a culinary article one of the surfaces of which is coated with such a coating.

Abstract: Cookware is provided having a multi-layer base including a heat contacting layer having a bottom surface for contacting a heat source, and an upper cooking layer having an upper surface for cooking food. The heat contacting layer's periphery engages the upper cooking layer's periphery with said heat contacting layer's upper surface spaced apart from the upper cooking layer's lower surface to form a central cavity. The cookware includes a heat transfer member located within this cavity. The heat transfer member includes a housing forming a ring shaped interior chamber. Infrared emitting stone granules, such as in powder form, is dispersed throughout the chamber to form a ring shaped region which emits infrared rays, and preferably far infrared rays, when heated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cooking utensils. The present invention provides a slow cooker and a locking assembly that have simple and practical structure, easy to clean and can engage the lid with the liner container for preventing spillage of cooking content such as soup. The structure comprises a container, a lid and a locking assembly. The locking assembly retains the lid on the opening of the container. The container has a rim projecting outside at the opening. The locking assembly comprises a connector disposed on the lid for engaging the lid with the opening of the container, and locking end components provided at ends of the connector for engaging with the rim of the liner container. Using the locking assembly to retain the lid in sealing engagement with the opening of the container, the slow cooker can effectively engage the lid with the container.

Abstract: A baking pan insert having a bottom surface and two sides, configured to rest abutting the bottom and side interior surfaces of a baking pan, and configured to slide along a length of the baking pan, for aiding in the removal of portions of a baked good from the pan. In some embodiments, a baking pan has interior surface features, such as shelves, configured to guide the baking pan insert and optionally configured to receive a lid; and a baking pan insert may be configured to receive a guide to aid in cutting the baked good along a path corresponding to an edge of the bottom surface of the insert.

Abstract: A point-of-use food holding cabinet keeps food products hot and cold in different compartments, which are heated and refrigerated respectively. Solid state heat pumps such as Peltier devices absorb heat on one side and emit heat on the other. By configuring the solid state heat sinks appropriately, one compartment or shelf of a holding cabinet can be refrigerated while an adjacent compartment can be kept warm.

Abstract: A BBQ grill has an upper grill layer, a lower grill layer and a barrel body. The upper grill layer respectively has a positioning rod on three sides except one side connected to a handle provided with a spring element, the positioning rod is corresponding to a securing socket on the lower grill layer, and the lower grill layer is disposed on a top surface of the barrel body. The positioning rods of the upper grill layer can individually engage with the securing socket of the lower grill layer to enable rotation movements.

Abstract: This invention provides a portable combustion device that provides a cleaner combustion, provides a more efficient overall combustion through the use of a fan that directs a predetermined volume of airflow over the combustible fuel—typically wood or similar cellulose-based biological solids and provides a cooking surface that is a grill top. The combustion device has a combustion chamber into which the fuel source is placed for combustion. Mounted to the side of the combustion chamber is a housing that encloses the TEG, which generates an electrical output, based on a difference in temperature on opposing sides. Mounted onto the TEG housing and protruding into the combustion chamber through a small passageway is a heat-conducting probe and heat-conducting probe base unit.

Abstract: A heating cooker is provided with: a container for housing food; a housing unit for housing the container; a discharge port for discharging air in the lateral direction towards the inside of the housing unit, the discharge port being provided at the upper part of a side wall of the housing unit; outlet ports through which air in the housing unit flows out, the outlet ports being provided to the housing unit; an airflow duct communicating the outlet ports and the discharge port to each other; an airflow fan for channeling air flowing into the airflow duct towards the discharge port; and a duct heater, which is a heating unit for heating the air channeled into the airflow duct.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beaker 101 for a blender 102 equipped with a blender bar 103. The beaker comprises a bottom surface 104, and a side wall 105 extending upwardly along a vertical axis A1 from said bottom surface. The side wall 105 forms an opening 106 at its upper part for receiving the blender bar 103. The bottom surface 104 is defined as a portion P1 of a surface S1 generated by the translation of a two-dimensional non-flat pattern NFP along an axis A2 perpendicular to said vertical axis A1.

Abstract: Provide a cooking device capable of processing food with a simple configuration while inhibiting oxidation of food and also inhibiting pressure inside a cooking container from rising excessively. A cooking device processes food in an accommodation space by a processing tool rotated by a motor while an air in the accommodation space in which the processing tool to process the food is arranged is exhausted and includes a driving device (a closing member) and a check valve. The driving device opens/closes the accommodation space. The check valve allows an outflow of the air out of the accommodation space when the air in the accommodation space closed by the driving device is exhausted and also stops an opposite flow of the air after the air is exhausted.

Abstract: A multi-purpose food grinding machine having an open topped cylindrical vessel that is rotated by a gear reduced motor. The motor is located within a hollow housing. A keyed motor shaft engages a mating aperture in the bottom of the cylinder. A frame holds the housing in place under the vessel. A central shaft is held by the frame and extends downward into the vessel. Rotatable grinding members are attached to the bottom of the shaft so that as the vessel is rotated by the gear motor, the grinding members rotate at the bottom of the vessel causing any food items trapped between the grinding members and the floor of the vessel to be crushed. The grinding members are forced downward by a spring biased mechanism. A spring biased inside wall scraper forces food to drop back down into the vessel.

Abstract: A food mixer comprises a receiving chamber that is connected to a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber contains a shredding component and a blending component that rotatably engages the mixing chamber. The blending component can be a screw bit that comprises a first set of spiral ridge that form a screw pattern and a second set of straight ridges on its cone-shaped top. The spiral ridges form channels between the ridges. On the surface of the channels near the bottom of the screw bit, a set of teeth is present. On the spiral ridges themselves, there is also another set of teeth. The width of the channels becomes increasing wider towards the bottom of the screw bit. The distance between the spiral ridges is larger at the bottom of the screw bit than the distance between the ridges at the top of the screw bit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an operative insert (10) for a device for processing foods and to a device for processing foods comprising such an operative insert, said device having a receptacle for the operative insert that is driven rotationally about an axis of rotation (R), to which receptacle the operative insert (10) can be detachably fastened in a torque-locked manner by means of a drive interface (20), wherein the operative insert (10) bears at least one working means (31, 32), which can be driven rotationally in a working direction by the drive interface (20) and which can be decoupled from the drive interface in regard to the rotational motion by a freewheel (40) when the direction of rotation of the drive interface (20) is reversed.

Abstract: A sanitary facility including a washstand of ceramic or porcelain and a piece of support furniture, which carries the washstand and has two side walls and a front wall, on the upper end surfaces of which the edges of the washstand rests. The front and side end surfaces of the washstand are processed in such a way that they are flush with the outside surfaces of the side walls and of the front wall. Veneer, covering the outside surfaces, is applied to the end surfaces of the washstand by an adhesive bond and extends up to the right-angled upper corner of the washstand.

Abstract: A bath chair having excellent usability of a handle opening and closing is provided. An insertion hole is formed on a support part of each front left and right of a base. A latching hole is provided to the insertion hole. A connection member is provided to a bottom face of a handle so as to be connected rotatably to the handle. A latching projection is provided to a lower part of the inserting projection, which is formed to be insertable into the insertion hole. A release push button and latching projection are provided to the connection member facing outer side. The latching projection is biased toward outer side direction. Pressing the release push button releases a latching between the latching projection and the latching hole, thus the handle can be opened.

Abstract: A bath chair having a reclining mechanism with enhanced operability and durability. A backrest is rotatable provided to bearing members at a rear of a base, an operating shaft is laid across a back of the backrest, a lever is provided to a center of the operating shaft. The operating shaft is biased so that the lever is pressed downward; abutment members fixed to both ends of the operating shaft and a step member having a plurality of steps provided to a rear of the bearing member abut against each other to support the backrest. When the lever is pulled up, the abutment members are rotated upward, the abutment between the step members and the abutment members are released, and then the backrest can be adjusted its inclination angle.

Abstract: A wall mountable back brush for allowing a user to scrub the user's entire back comprising a mounting component having a front surface, a back surface, a securement means and a plurality of bristles. The bristles are on the front surface of the mounting component, which front surface has a concavity for encompassing a user's back. The edges of the concavity are formed by a pair of pillars, which pillars additionally provide structural support and are integral to the mounting component. The attachment means secures the brush to a wall and the attachment means correspond to the locations of the pillars to provide additional strength.

Abstract: A toilet bowl slide apparatus for redirecting urine which is projected in the direction of the gap between the toilet bowl and toilet tank into the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl slide apparatus comprises a contiguous structure defined by a slide portion, an elongated back plate, and a back portion. The slide portion extends from approximately the point where the toilet seat attaches to the toilet bowl into the toilet bowl to a point above the water level. The back portion and the elongated back plate rest in the area where the toilet bowl and tank meet and extend vertically up the toilet tank, respectively, forming a counterweight which balances the slide portion, enabling it to remain in place during the ordinary use of the flush toilet on which it is installed.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a surface cleaning head, a pivot assembly pivotally coupled to the surface cleaning head, a cleaning wand removably coupled to the pivot assembly, and a canister assembly removably coupled to the pivot assembly. The canister assembly includes a first electrical connector connected to a power source, a dirt separation unit, and a suction motor electrically connected to the power source and in fluid communication with a dirty air inlet of the cleaning head, the cleaning wand, and the dirt separation unit. The vacuum cleaner also includes a second electrical connector on the pivot assembly. The vacuum cleaner is operable in an upright configuration and in a portable configuration. The cleaning wand is removable from the pivot assembly when the vacuum cleaner is in the upright configuration and when the vacuum cleaner is in the portable configuration.

Abstract: [Object] To significantly increased the convenience in suctioning dust on a mop with use of a negative pressure of an electric vacuum cleaner. [Solution] A hose coupling device 10 includes a connecting pipe 14, a branch pipe 15, a ball valve 40. The connecting pipe 14 has openings, one of the openings configured as a first inlet 31 and another one of the openings configured as an outlet 33 communicating with the one of the openings. The branch pipe 15 continues from a lateral surface of the connecting pipe 14 and has an opening configured as a second inlet 32. The ball valve 40 is arranged in a valve box 35 at which the connecting pipe 14 and the branch pipe 15 communicate such that the ball valve 40 is rotatable about a rotation axis corresponding to an axis of the branch pipe 15 while the ball valve 40 remains in contact with an inner wall of the valve box 35.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an improved surface cleaning device. The device has a utility portion for engaging a surface to be cleaned and a handle portion connected to the utility portion. The utility portion defines a lower surface facing a surface to be cleaned, and is adapted to accommodate a sheet of cleaning substrate for covering the lower surface and contacting a surface to be cleaned in use. The utility portion includes a plurality of projection members protruding from the lower surface for providing one or more raised regions on the cleaning sheet substrate which otherwise is fitted against the lower surface, such that in use the one or more raised regions are accessible to recessed area of a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A mop includes a mop head, a secondary cleaning head and a handle. The mop head includes a secondary cleaning head chamber and a first attachment element. The secondary cleaning head is selectively receivable in the secondary cleaning head chamber and includes a second attachment element that cooperates with the first attachment element to selectively connect the secondary cleaning head with the mop head. The handle connects with the secondary cleaning head and is operatively connectable to the mop head. The handle is connected with the mop head when the secondary cleaning head is received in the secondary cleaning head chamber and the second attachment element is engaged with the first attachment element, and the handle is disconnected with the mop head when the secondary cleaning head is not received in the secondary cleaning head chamber.

Abstract: A mopping system incorporating a multi-use absorptive storage reservoir of fluid retaining material for retention and pressure-induced expulsion of treatment solution to a surface being treated in combination with an independently removable cleaning pad of fibrous construction. The storage reservoir and cleaning pad are adapted to releaseably engage one another in juxtaposed relation such that the cleaning pad may be readily replaced during a treatment operation.

Abstract: A wet wipe pad designed to be connected or attached to floor mop heads that utilize a hook-and-loop mechanism for attaching the wipe pad to the mop head. The wipe pad includes a cleaning layer ultrasonically welded to an attachment layer having an absorption layer disposed between the cleaning layer and the attachment layer. The wipe pad is configured with at least one linking ribbon or strip of fibers forming ‘loops’ extending along the length of the attachment layer for being releasably secured to ‘hooks’ disposed on the mop head.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a spraying system having a manifold with at least one sprayer for spraying wash liquid into the treating chamber, and a recirculation system for recirculating liquid sprayed in the treating chamber to the spraying system. The sprayer of the manifold has multiple apertures which are configured to emit liquid to different areas of the treating chamber.

Abstract: A method for operating a dishwasher appliance is provided. The method includes interrupting a flow of wash fluid from a filtered volume of a sump to a spray assembly for a period of time during a wash cycle and resuming the flow of wash fluid from the filtered volume of the sump to the spray assembly after the period of time has elapsed during the wash cycle. The method can assist with limiting clogging of a filter media positioned between the filtered volume of the sump and an unfiltered position of the sump.

Abstract: Disclosed are an endosurgical operating device and an endoscopic device comprising same. The endosurgical operating device of the present invention comprises: an operating tube installed in the insertion part of the endoscope that is to be inserted into the body; an operating plate which is inserted and installed in the operating tube and which has at least one needle having a pointed tip; a drive unit for driving the operating plate such that a plurality of needles protrude from the end of the operating tube and are inserted into the internal tissue or endothelial surface; and a power supply unit electrically connected to the plurality of needles. According to the present invention, an endothelial adsorption means for adsorbing the epithelial layer of the endothelium is provided to enable the plurality of needles to easily reach the lower tissue of the epithelial layer, thus maximizing the effects of treating the endothelium using the plurality of needles.

Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, and a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens.

Abstract: A multiple sensor endoscope system and a video processing method, wherein the system includes an endoscope having a plurality of daisy chained image sensors and a central control unit, is described. At least one daisy-chained image sensor includes a sensor array for capturing images and generating video packets from the captured images, a video compression unit configured to compress the video packets, a self-packet buffer configured to store the video packets, a serial-to-parallel de-serializer input unit configured to convert serialized input video packets to parallel data, a chain packet buffer configured to store the video packets received from previous-in-chain image sensors, an arbitration unit configured to interleave the stored video packets, and a serial output unit configured to output serially the interleaved video packets. The central control unit is configured to de-interleave the video packets and regenerate separated images as captured by the plurality of daisy chain image sensors.

Abstract: A perimeter 2 for measuring a visual field by conducting perimetry operations regarding measurement points RG of the subject eye 22a has means 17 for storing perimetry result, means 10, 24 for composing the perimetry result as a map image corresponding to a fundus and indicating it on the display 20, means 13 for obtaining and indicating a structure examination image PC1 of the subject eye 22a, means 16 for superimposing the map image MAP2 on the indicated structure examination image PC1 and indicating the superimposed as a composite image PC2, and means 15 for setting a concerned area NA on the composite image PC2, and means 21 for computing an evaluation value of the perimetry based upon the perimetry result.

Abstract: Geographic atrophy of the eye can be detected and measured by imaging the eye at a depth greater than the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) at a plurality of locations of the eye, for example, using optical coherence tomography (OCT); determining a ratio of the intensities of imaging signals of a retinal layer(s) with respect to the intensity of imaging signals of a sub-RPE layer(s) at each location; determining representative values based at least in part on the determined ratios; generating a map of the representative values; and identifying diseased areas from the map. Contours and binary maps may be generated based on the identified diseased areas. The size and shape of the identified areas may be analyzed and monitored over a period of time.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for securing the head of an animal in position while obtaining objective measurements associated with eye health. In one aspect, the devices comprise a rest for receiving a portion of the animal's head and a pole configured to enable the rest to pivot about a first axis of rotation and rotate about a second axis of rotation perpendicular to the first axis of rotation. In an embodiment, the rest can move up and down the second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A portable perimeter for static multi-point synchronous thresholding screening and single-point thresholding detection is provided, comprising: an IPC (industrial personal computer); an LED optical source; an optical splitter; a visual field stimulator; a monitor; a printer; and a transponder; wherein the IPC is connected with the LED optical source, the optical splitter, the monitor, the printer and the transponder; wherein the visual field stimulator is hemispherical, four stimulating holes are provided on the visual field stimulator in such a manner that four beams split out by the optical splitter from a light from the LED optical source respectively pass through the four stimulating holes for forming an optical stimulating signal; wherein the stimulating holes are respectively provided in a GHA15 area, a GHB15 area, a GHC15 area and a GHD15 area according to a GH center 30 degrees visual field partition nomenclature.

Abstract: A visual distortion test is disclosed using a sequence of binary interactions with a mobile device, in which segments of the grid having no distortions are eliminated, and the segments with distortions are divided into smaller segments for further analysis. The test can quantify the visual distortion using a decreased number of steps, compared to sequential analysis of all the segments of the grid. The binary interaction or input to the mobile device is also easier for patients than graphic interactions with a conventional Amsler Grid. Early detection of changes in the visual distortion can enable the healthcare provider to individualize treatment, helping to prevent vision loss while minimizing visits to the office, discomfort, and expense.

Abstract: Improved optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging systems are generally described. In an example, an OCT imaging system includes a tunable laser source, an interferometer, a splitter, and a detector. The tunable laser source is configured to provide a wavelength-scanned beam. The interferometer is configured to split the wavelength-scanned beam into a reference beam and an object beam. The splitter is configured to split the object beam into a first path corresponding to an anterior chamber imaging component and a second path corresponding to a retinal imaging component. The detector is configured to detect a signal caused by interference between the reference beam and at least a portion of the object beam reflected from the eye.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith. Aspects further relate to determining health conditions of the user based on eye imaging technologies.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith. Aspects further relate to determining health conditions of the user based on eye imaging technologies.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for imaging, recognizing, and tracking of a user's eye that is wearing a HWC. Aspects further relate to the processing of images reflected from the user's eye and controlling displayed content in accordance therewith. Aspects further relate to determining health conditions of the user based on eye imaging technologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-invasive health indicator monitoring system including a sensing module, an electric power storage module, and a circuit module to collect health indicator information by contacting with a subject. In addition, the present invention also relates to a method for monitoring health indicator continuously by using the health indicator monitoring system.

Abstract: The invention, hybrid mechanical-electromagnetic imaging method and the system thereof, uses single or plural number of focused ultrasonic transducer(s) that send ultrasound waves to the tissue at different radiation force frequencies at different times, which in turn induces local vibrations at different frequencies and different amplitudes. Microwave signals are transmitted to the tissue for each radiation force frequency of ultrasound excitation. The scattered signals which contain a Doppler frequency component because of the motion inside the tissue are received by a microwave receiver. The Doppler frequency component properties (amplitude, frequency and phase) of the signals are processed for each radiation force frequency. The resultant data reveals the combined elasticity and electrical properties (permittivity and/or conductivity) of the tissue at the focal point. The focal point is scanned throughout the tissue volume and 3D images are generated.

Abstract: Provided is a reflection detection type measurement method for skin fluorescence. The method includes: irradiating excitation light on a measurement target; detecting a reflected light and a skin fluorescence generated from the measurement target due to the excitation light; irradiating light with a wavelength range of the skin fluorescence on the measurement target; detecting a reflected light generated from the measurement target due to the light with a wavelength range of the skin fluorescence; and calculating a skin fluorescence value of the measurement target by correcting a calculation based on the detected reflected light and skin fluorescence.

Abstract: Provided is a reflection detection type measurement apparatus for skin fluorescence. The apparatus includes: a first light source irradiating excitation light on a measurement target; a second light source irradiating light of a wavelength different from that of light from the first light source on the measurement target; a first optical detector detecting a reflected light generated from the measurement target due to the excitation light of the first light source; and a second optical detector detecting a skin fluorescence generated from the measurement target due to the excitation light of the first light source, and detecting a reflected light generated from the measurement target due to the excitation light of the second light source. The first optical detector is disposed in an area other than a total reflection area to which the excitation light of the first light source is reflected after irradiating to the measurement target.

Abstract: An optical biological measuring device includes a light transmission/reception element 30 having a plurality of light transmission probes 12, light reception probes 13 and reference probes 14; a second observation signal acquiring element 25 for acquiring a second observation signal indicating a time-course variation relating to a cerebral activity; a first observation signal acquiring element 24 for acquiring a first observation signal indicating a time-course variation relating to the blood flow in the skin; and an analysis control element 40 for generating a removal target component removal observation signal based on the first and second observation signals.