Abstract: A bare floor cleaner has a base and a handle pivotally connected to the base. The handle is movable between a dry mode position and a wet mode position. A fluid delivery system of the bare floor cleaner includes a source of cleaning fluid and a fluid distributor in fluid communication with the source of cleaning fluid for dispensing cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: To provide a cleaning tool exhibiting excellent usability. The present invention relates to a cleaning tool comprising a cleaning sheet, and a holding tool for holding said cleaning sheet. The cleaning sheet is provided with: a brush part capable of cleaning an object to be cleaned; a base part; and insertion parts for the holding tool. The brush part is formed from: a first brush part provided to one side of the base part; and a second brush part provided to another side of the base part. The first brush part and the second brush part are provided with a first region and a second region which each have different configurations.

Abstract: To provide a cleaning tool exhibiting excellent cleaning effectiveness. The present invention relates to a cleaning tool comprising a cleaning sheet, and a holding tool for holding said cleaning sheet. The cleaning sheet is provided with: a brush part configured so as to be capable of cleaning an object to be cleaned; a base part; and insertion parts through which holding parts of the holding tool are inserted. The brush part is configured so as to be provided with: a first cleaning region; a second cleaning region; and a bent region which is sandwiched therebetween, and which is formed by being bent by an end of the base part.

Abstract: Provided is a cleaning tool with which a cleaning sheet can be efficiently used during cleaning. A cleaning sheet is provided with holding spaces through which a cleaning-body holder is inserted. The cleaning-body holder is provided with: cleaning-body holding parts which are inserted into the holding spaces to hold the cleaning sheet; and a handle part which is connected to the cleaning-body holding parts, and which is to be held by a user. The cleaning-body holding parts are provided with: base parts connected to the handle part; tip parts at an opposite side to the base parts; and intermediate parts which extend from the base parts towards the tip parts. In a state in which the cleaning-body holding parts have been inserted into the holding spaces to hold the cleaning sheet, sections of the cleaning sheet corresponding to the intermediate parts are configured so as to be thicker, in the thickness direction of the cleaning sheet, than sections of the cleaning sheet corresponding to the base parts.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments provide a device for cleaning a drinking glass having interior and exterior surfaces where the device includes a body having a top and bottom. The device preferably includes an elongate member which contains a first portion that contacts the interior surfaces of the glass while a second portion contacts the exterior surfaces of the glass. The elongate member preferably has a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. In some embodiments, the elongate member is similar to a pipe cleaner.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly comprising a window assembly comprising first and second spaced window panes defining an intervening vacuum sealed chamber, a window assembly support frame provided on the door panel, and a seal provided between the window assembly support frame and the first and second panes and encapsulated by the window assembly support frame.

Abstract: A dish washing machine includes the following elements: a main body; a washing tank; a tableware basket for holding target objects to be washed; a washing device for spraying washing water onto the target objects; an atomizer for atomizing the washing water; a door; a detergent automatic insertion device; and a controller for performing at least a pre-washing step, an atomizing step, and a washing step. After the pre-washing step, the controller causes the detergent automatic insertion device to supply detergent to the atomizer, and controls and performs the atomizing step and the washing step. Thus, after the pre-washing step, the step of atomizing a detergent solution can be performed. This enables the dish washing machine to reduce the amount of detergent to be used and to exert high washing performance through the step of atomizing the detergent solution at the same time.

Abstract: A basin which stackably interlocks with 20-inch square racks that hold dish and glassware washed in commercial dishwashers. The basin has substantially the exterior configuration of a commercial dishwasher rack and receives a plurality of dishwasher racks stacked above. The basin solid on its base and sides for prohibiting substances which drip down into it from racks stacked above from dripping onto the floor. The basin has circular indentations in the top surface of the base, trapping water and preventing it from sloshing from side to side of the basin when it is carried or moved. The basin may be loaded into a dolly used to transport commercial dishwasher racks, as the dollies typically have an open bottom. Thus, the basin can provide the water-catching function for racks loaded onto a dolly. Grooves in the basin's bottom surface permit stacking on top of a rack or other basins for storage.

Abstract: A dishwasher utensil basket includes a mechanism for unloading multiple utensils at once without the user having to directly handle the utensils. The mechanism can include a grid that is loaded with utensils for treatment. The basket can include multiple zones for loading utensils, each provided with an individually-operable unloading mechanism. A user can unload the basket by holding a handle of the basket in one hand and squeezing an actuator of the mechanism toward the handle using the thumb of the same hand.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus is provided with: a power generating section supplying power to a target circuit of an endoscope; a scope information acquiring section acquiring scope information about the endoscope from the endoscope; a protection circuit provided in association with the power generating section, the protection circuit being capable of operating in a plurality of protection modes; and an operation controlling section controlling the power generating section, and selecting and setting one protection mode from among the plurality of protection modes for the protection circuit, based on the scope information.

Abstract: A sheath apparatus includes, a plurality of node rings configured to be tilted with respect to each other, each node ring defining a substantially cylindrical wall and having at least one hole passing through said cylindrical wall, the plurality of node rings being arranged next to each other along a linear axis such that consecutive node rings contact each other at a contact plane; a manipulating wire going through the holes in said stacked node rings; and a position restoring component configured to restore said stacked node rings from a tilted position to an original position, wherein said position restoring component is located inside or outside of the stacked node rings.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method of operating an endoscope that includes a main connector at a proximal end and an insertion section extending from the main connector towards a distal end, the main connector being operatively connected with a control unit, the method including: storing operational information of one or more replaceable components of the endoscope in a first portion of a memory of the main connector; storing manufacturing information including at least one manufacturing property of the endoscope in a second portion of the memory of the main connector, wherein the first portion of the memory is logically separated from the second portion; retrieving the stored information; and conveying the retrieved information. The specification also discloses a method and system for preprocessing of imaging data in an endoscopy system to ensure that the quality of image data does not deteriorate during transmission to any external documentation systems.

Abstract: An optical connector for coupling to a counter-connector mechanically and optically, a portion of an optical transmission line transmitting an optical signal being disposed in the optical connector, includes: a first outer case through which the optical transmission line is inserted and that covers an incidence end or an emitting end of an optical signal through the optical transmission line; a cover plate that is permeable to an optical signal and seals a tip end side coupled to the counter-connector in the first outer case; and a coating film made of amorphous carbon that is disposed on a surface on the tip end side of the cover plate.

Abstract: An otoscope comprising a handle portion and a head portion being substantially tapered along its longitudinal axis, the head portion having a proximal end adjacent to the handle portion and a smaller distal end adapted to be introduced in an ear canal of a patient's outer ear. The otoscope further comprises an electronic imaging unit at the distal end of the head portion, and fixing means configured to fix an at least partially transparent probe cover adapted to be put over the head portion in a gas-tight manner to the head portion and/or to the handle portion, and wherein the otoscope further comprises a probe cover moving mechanism configured to move at least a portion of the probe cover. A probe cover for such an otoscope and a method of identifying objects in a subject's ear are also disclosed.

Abstract: With an object of suppressing unintended motion of a slave device due to an erroneous operation of a master device, an operation input device includes: a one-dimensional operation unit which can generate a one-dimensional motion command signal; and a two-dimensional operation unit which can generate a two-dimensional motion command signal, wherein the one-dimensional operation unit and the two-dimensional operation unit can be operated independently from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for photometric endoscope imaging. The methods can further include chromoendoscopy and computer aided detection procedures for the imaging of body lumens and cavities.

Abstract: A torque-transmitting, variably-flexible device, comprising a hollow body having a proximal end, a distal end and a given length, a torque-transmitting element that extends substantially entirely over the given length of the hollow body, a steering element that steers the distal end of the hollow body, the steering element being comprised of steering tendons disposed within the hollow body, and stiffening tendons disposed within the hollow body to selectively maintain the hollow body in a relatively stiff condition, wherein the stiffening tendons are unassociated with the steering element of the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods make use of a fluid dispensing control apparatus having a sheath, a tubing system, and a fluid source to facilitate control of fluid during intra-operative defogging, surgical debris deflection, and cleaning of a laparoscope lens during minimally invasive surgery. The sheath has at least one lumen for providing fluid to the distal end of the sheath to clean the laparoscope. At the end of the lumen is a one-way control valve to prevent the uncontrolled flow of fluid from the lumen. The apparatus may also have a syringe assembly wherein a syringe is inserted into a syringe mating mechanism having a gasket which can facilitate the immediate relief of pressure in the fluid lumen once the pressure on the syringe plunger is released.

Abstract: A hybrid apparatus for delivery of fluid in connection with endoscopic irrigation and lens cleaning including a connector which is adaptable to a flexible or rigid container, a connector arranged at the end thereof and connected via a tubing supply to a fluid, air and or gas source and to an endoscope during a procedure.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a flexible tube having a curved part at a tip and an endoscope main body part operating a curving operation on the curved part for work, the endoscope having a treatment tool insertion part for inserting a treatment tool projecting from the endoscope main body part and for use in a treatment of a subject into a treatment tool insertion tube arranged in the curved part along an axial direction, wherein the treatment tool insertion part includes an attachment and removal part having an insertion tube and a body, the insertion tube having one end inserted in the endoscope main body part to be arranged to communicate to the treatment tool insertion tube and another end placed outside the endoscope main body part, and the body holding and fixing the insertion tube to the endoscope main body part.

Abstract: The device for examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract equipped with a camera and connections system with the ability to connect a computer, video recorder, video printer and keyboard to describe the resulting image on the screen, characterized in that the device is in the form of a worm-like-shaped capsule equipped with the transparent dome with the camera (1) inside of the front part (2) of a shape similar to a part of a sphere passing smoothly into the flexural part (3) with possibility of extension and a rear part (4) with rounded edges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule endoscope for a photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy using magnetism. The capsule endoscope for a photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy using magnetism includes: an endoscope body; a light and ultrasonic wave irradiation part provided on an outer surface of the endoscope body, for irradiating light and ultrasonic waves having different wavelengths; and a photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy part connected to an outer surface of the endoscope body and including materials for a photodynamic and ultrasonic therapy, and the endoscope body has a positive electrode part and a negative electrode part having different polarities and is controlled such that the polarities are changed, and the photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy part is activated by photosensitizers leaked from a therapy part connected to the endoscope by light and ultrasonic waves irradiated by the light and ultrasonic wave irradiation part.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to an endoscope (and methods of manufacturing the same) having an illumination system that utilizes small diameter fibers for delivering bright, high quality light to a target site. In accordance with one aspect, an endoscope is provided having a phosphor-loaded, light emitting distal tip that can be energized via optical radiation delivered to the light-emitting distal tip via a small-diameter optical fiber (e.g., less than about 100 ?m in diameter) that extends through or along the length of the endoscope. The light-emitting distal tip can be energized by short wavelength laser light (e.g., radiation having wavelengths at 445 nm blue or 405 nm violet) coupled to the optical fiber's proximal end so as to deliver light of extremely high quality CRI (e.g., greater than 80, greater than 90, about 95).

Abstract: A wavelength converter is configured to convert wavelengths of plural primary light of different wavelengths emitted from primary light sources, respectively. When a special light observation mode to emphasize and display a specific observation target in an observation target is input into a mode input circuit, a light source is configured to successively light from an aperture of a same position, the primary light sources to successively irradiate the observation target with plural illuminating light including the light whose wavelength has been converted by the wavelength converter. An image acquiring section is configured to acquire images every time the observation target is irradiated with respective illuminating light, and to generate a special light observation image of the observation target based on the images.

Abstract: A scanning endoscope includes: an optical fiber that guides illumination light for illuminating an object from a proximal end thereof and emits the illumination light from a distal end thereof; an actuator portion provided on a side portion of the optical fiber, for causing the distal end of the optical fiber to oscillate; a holding portion provided on a more proximal end side of the optical fiber than the actuator portion, for holding the optical fiber so as to allow the distal end of the optical fiber to oscillate with the actuator portion; a vibration-absorbing member formed so as to cover a circumference of a part of the optical fiber, the part being located on a more proximal end side than the holding portion and adjacent to the holding portion; and an outer cover that covers a circumference of at least a part of the vibration-absorbing member.

Abstract: Method for cleaning of a mirror with handle for medical or dental examination during use and a specifically for this method customized mirror with handle for medical or dental examination, consisting of the combined use of a hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic, and non-stick reflecting surface and the controlling of an compressed air flow with an increased downward pressure in an angle of 5 to 25 degrees over this reflecting surface, by use of diverging control surfaces in the air duct.

Abstract: A hysteroscopy system includes a scope having an internal channel, a sheath removably coupled to the scope, and an outflow channel. The sheath has a distal flange extending internally towards an outer surface of the scope. The outflow channel is formed between an inner surface of the sheath and an outer surface of the scope. The distal flange forms a distal end of the outflow channel and is generally located between the scope and the sheath.

Abstract: An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough.

Abstract: A diagnosis supporting device includes an imaging unit that images a subject, an eye gaze detector that detects an eye gaze direction of the subject from an image captured by the imaging unit, a gaze point detector that detects a gaze point of the subject in a display area of a display on the basis of the eye gaze direction, and an output controller that causes the display area to display a diagnostic image composed by superposing a pattern image onto a natural image.

Abstract: A device for measuring the objective ocular refraction of a patient for a plurality of visual ranges, which includes a variable proximity optical sight system capable of selectively generating a first target and a second target and an image-capturing device having an optical measurement axis intended for being aligned with a line of sight of the patient, the image-capturing device being capable of capturing a first ocular refraction image when the first target is activated and a second ocular refraction image when the second target is activated. The image-capturing device and the optical sight system are arranged such that the optical measurement axis and the optical sight axis are arranged such that the optical measurement axis and the optical sight axis are contained in a single plane and the optical measurement axis is tilted at an angle alpha between +5 degrees and +85 degrees relative to the horizontal.

Abstract: A refraction device determines a refraction end point to provide corrective optics for a test subject. The device includes an adjustable optical system providing corrective optics to the test subject and an adjustable viewing target disposed along an optical path such as to be viewable through the adjustable optical system by a test subject. The adjustable viewing target includes a directional indicator linked synchronously to at least two choices of corrective optics presented to the test subject.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a handheld vision tester for vision self-testing by a user. The handheld vision tester comprises a touchscreen display and a control. The touchscreen display is configured to present different shapes, either statically or dynamically, to the user for the vision self-testing. One of the different shapes may be a modulated version of another similar shape displayed at the same time. The modulated version of the another similar shape includes a modulated edge. The control is configured to allow a user to trigger operations of the tester and allow the user to select, with the touchscreen display, one of the different shapes.

Abstract: An optical coherence tomography apparatus includes an OCT optical system configured to detect an OCT signal based on measurement light scanned on scan positions of a subject including a blood vessel network by a scanning unit and reference light. The optical coherence tomography apparatus is configured to execute: a signal processing instruction of processing OCT signals which are temporally different from each other with respect to a same position on the subject and generating a motion contrast image which images distribution of a moving object in a depth direction at each of the scan positions based on the OCT signals; and a detecting instruction of analyzing a profile in the depth direction of the motion contrast image generated by the signal processing unit and detecting a change resulting from the blood vessel to detect the blood vessel network included in the subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an optical coherence tomography (OCT) including: an OCT device, an OCT calculation method, and an OCT calculation program, enabling correlation between images to be easily performed; more specifically it relates to a case where a functional OCT image such as a motion contrast is acquired by using the OCT; acquiring the functional OCT image through a calculation process of an OCT signal is a time-consuming process, for this reason, a long time elapses until the point that a functional OCT image can be observed after OCT imaging is completed, and thus this causes stress to a subject and an examiner; the present disclosure provides an OCT device, an OCT calculation method, and an OCT calculation program, enabling a functional OCT image to be rapidly acquired and enables an examiner to easily perform diagnosis.

Abstract: A fundus imaging apparatus comprising: position detection means for detecting a position of a pupil of an eye to be examined; wavefront detection means for detecting a wavefront of return light from the eye irradiated with light through an illumination optical system; correction means for correcting an aberration based on the detected wavefront; and determination means for determining a correction effective region of the correction means based on the detected position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an information processing method and a wearable electronic device. The method comprises: obtaining human eye characteristic information of a user collected by an image collection unit; determining a first control strategy according to the human eye characteristic information and a first preset rule; and changing optical characteristics of first material according to the first control strategy, so as to adjust optical parameters of a light transmission module.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a physiological parameter of a subject through interrogation of an eye of the subject with an optical signal are described. Interrogation is performed unobtrusively. The physiological parameter is determined from a signal sensed from the eye of a subject according to a schedule, under the control of a scheduling controller.

Abstract: An ophthalmic apparatus includes: an imaging optical system including an imaging diaphragm placed between an objective lens and an imaging device to restrict light from a fundus, the light having passed through a position conjugate with an examinee's pupil, to image a fundus image by the imaging device through the objective lens and the imaging diaphragm; a first light projecting optical system to project light having a first wavelength emitted from a first light source and restricted in range for passage through the pupil, as autofluorescence-inducing excitation light to the eye through the objective lens; and a first optical-path combining member to allow the imaging optical system and the first light projecting optical system to share at least part of an optical path. The first optical-path combining member is provided between the objective lens and a conjugate position with the pupil through the objective lens in the imaging optical system.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods used to diagnose visual problems are disclosed. Diagnosing visual problems can be implemented using a fundus camera, for example. The camera focuses an image of an interesting portion of an eye being viewed. The image can be an intermediate real image of the fundus. Once the portion of the eye is in focus, the settings or the position of the focusing mechanism is determined. An optical error of an eye can be determined based on the determined settings or the determined position of the focusing mechanism. Once in focus, an image of the interesting portion of the eye can be taken or captured. A size of any feature of the eye can be determined, in absolute units based on determining an area occupied by the feature of the eye in the picture or the image, and the determined optical error of the eye.

Abstract: An illumination arrangement includes illumination optics defining an optical axis and a light source for generating at least one illumination beam path for illuminating an object field at a specific illumination angle with a viewing beam path. At least one mirror is provided in the illumination beam path for deflecting light from the light source and the mirror has a longitudinal extent along the optical axis. A light-emitting surface region of the light source is variable (x) perpendicular to the optical axis without movable components. The illumination optics are embodied in such a way for obtaining a desired illumination that an illumination pupil is imaged within the longitudinal extent of the mirror.

Abstract: An illumination device for an optical viewing apparatus defines an illumination beam path and includes an illumination light source having mutually independently controllable individual light sources arranged in a first plane in a two-dimensional array. The illumination device defines an illumination beam path and includes illumination optics defining an optical axis. The illumination optics form a second plane conjugated with respect to the first plane. A diaphragm unit is arranged in the second plane. The diaphragm unit has a plurality of apertures and the apertures are assigned to corresponding ones of the individual light sources.

Abstract: The vision protection method and system thereof is provided to ensure a viewer to rest his/her eyes after viewing on an electronic device for a certain period, wherein the eyesight protection method includes the steps of detecting one of more working parameters of the viewer in responsive to a preset working threshold in a working mode of the electronic device during the viewer is working on a current work displaying by the electronic device; switching the working mode of the electronic device to a resting mode; and switching the electronic device from the resting mode back to the working mode to resume the display of the current work of the electronic device. Therefore, the viewer is enforced to rest his/her eyes after every certain period.

Abstract: Self-gating methods and Systems are provided for cardiac imaging analysis. In particular, non-phased coded self-gating data are collected separately from imaging data. The method uses multiple coil arrays to repeatedly acquire self-gating signals that are separate from image acquisitions. Learning-based algorithms are used in data processing to detect a triggering event, such as the onset of a heartbeat.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for the modulation of retinal stimulation and/or retinal signal processing. Such methods may be useful for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder. The disclosed methods may comprise visual intervention by using lenses, prisms, mirrors, and/or filters (e.g., occluders) to alter the amount and/or direction of light on to the retina.

Abstract: An object information acquiring apparatus, comprises a light irradiation unit that irradiates light onto an object and can change an emission direction of the light; a scanning mechanism that moves the light irradiation unit along a first axis; a probe that receives an acoustic wave generated by light irradiated onto the object; a processing unit that generates characteristic information inside the object based on the acoustic wave received by the probe; and a control unit that controls a position of the light irradiation unit on the first axis, and the emission direction of the light emitted from the light irradiation unit, wherein the control unit determines the emission direction of the light emitted from the light irradiation unit based on the position of the light irradiation unit on the first axis.

Abstract: An activity monitor determines whether the current value of a user's heart rate from a heart rate sensor is correct based on a motion-based heart rate and an associated spread which are determined by a model. The model provides a probability density function (PDF) of the heart rate based on confidence levels of previous heart rate values. The spread of the PDF is inversely proportional to the confidence levels. The confidence level may be based on an amplitude of a spectral peak relative to a noise floor. Multiple spectral peaks within the spread can be processed based on a shape of the PDF to determine which peak to use as the current value from the heart rate sensor. Either the value from the heart rate sensor or the motion-based heart rate is provided as the current heart rate.

Abstract: A non-invasive method for determining the tissue perfusion state in a patient, by measuring the variations in the skin CO2 pressure and in the perfusion index of the patient during the conducting of a localized hyperthermia test.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of a method for measuring blood vessel elasticity, adapted to a sphygmus oscillation signal measured by pressure sensor of blood pressure equipment. This method for measuring blood vessel elasticity includes: uses the sphygmus oscillation signal to calculate systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure; extracts a sphygmus signal after corresponds to the diastolic blood pressure; finds the maximum slope of the extracted sphygmus signal; finds a first time by using the maximum slope down to a reference pressure; then finds a second time by using the maximum slope down to the lowest point of the extracted sphygmus signal; and compares the first time and the second time to get the indicator of blood vessel elasticity.

Abstract: A method and system for prediction of post-stenting hemodynamic metrics for treatment planning of arterial stenosis is disclosed. A pre-stenting patient-specific anatomical model of the coronary arteries is extracted from medical image data of a patient Blood flow is simulated in the pre-stenting patient-specific anatomical model of the coronary arteries with a modified pressure-drop model that simulates an effect of stenting on a target stenosis region used to compute a pressure drop over the target stenosis region. Parameter values for the modified pressure-drop model are set without modifying the pre-stenting patient-specific anatomical model of the coronary arteries. A predicted post-stenting hemodynamic metric for the target stenosis region, such as fractional flow reserve (FFR), is calculated based on the pressure-drop over the target stenosis region computed using the modified pressure-drop model.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for continuously and automatically measuring a pulse wave by a non-invasive method to know the state of a cardiovascular system. The apparatus includes an integrated measurement module, a communication power module, and a bio-measurement pad. The integrated measurement module includes an electrocardiogram measurement portion for measuring the electrocardiogram of a subject, a bioelectrical impedance measurement portion for measuring the bioelectrical impedance of the subject by a potential difference, a heart sound measurement portion for measuring the heart sound of the subject, and a controller for measuring and controlling the state of the cardiovascular system of the subject on the basis of a pulse transit time calculated by the electrocardiogram signal measured at the electrocardiogram measurement portion, the bioelectrical impedance signal measured at the bioelectrical impedance measurement portion, and the heart sound signal measured at the heart sound measurement portion.