Abstract: Disclosed are a device for measuring muscle relaxation and a monitoring equipment. The device includes a response signal detection unit and a control unit. The response signal detection unit includes an angular velocity sensor for sensing the motion of a measurement site and outputting corresponding angular velocity information of the measurement site to the control unit. The control unit includes a main processor and a stimulus signal source connected to the main processor. The stimulus signal source applies stimulus current to the measurement site through an output terminal under control of the main processor. The main processor can process the motion information from the response signal detection unit.

Abstract: A processing apparatus (6) for determining a respiration signal (34) of a subject (100) is presented. The processing apparatus (6) is configured to perform the steps of obtaining a movement signal (22) descriptive of a respiratory movement, determining a first quantity (24) descriptive of a rotation axis and/or rotation angle based on the obtained movement signal (22), and estimating a rotation axis (25) and/or rotation angle (26) based on the first quantity (24) and a rotation model, wherein the rotation model models the respiratory movement as a rotation around a single rotation axis. This model of the rotation can be further used as a feature for an instantaneous classifier descriptive of a movement artifact descriptive of a non-respiratory movement. Furthermore, a processing method, a respiration monitor (1, 91), a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium and a computer program are presented.

Abstract: A fall detection method performed by a fall detection server includes receiving electricity information from a piezoelectric plate disposed adjacent to a bed of a subject, performing a primary determination of whether or not the subject fell from the bed based on the electricity information, and triggering an imaging device to capture an image of a current state of the subject if it is determined that the subject fell, receiving video information including the image of the current state of the subject from the imaging device, and transmitting fall information relating to a fall of the subject to a terminal of the subject, the fall information including one or more of the primary determination result, trigger information of the imaging device, and the video information.

Abstract: A motor performance evaluation apparatus 100 for evaluating motor performance of a subject, including: an acquisition unit 131 configured to acquire drawing stroke information including position information and time information on drawing stroke of the subject copying a predetermined single-stroke drawn figure; a detection unit 132 configured to detect a fall count indicating the number of times a drawing acceleration of the subject changes from a positive value to a negative value, based on the drawing stroke information; and an evaluation unit 133 configured to evaluate the motor performance of the subject, based on the fall count.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for monitoring the brain's sub-cognitive activity through otoacoustic emissions. More specifically, the present invention deals with a method and device for monitoring the brain's functions that are manifested by sub-cognitive activities. The sub cognitive activities are monitored by matching to the spectrograms of a standard evoked oto-acoustic emissions signals to monitor mismatches as indicators of normal or malfunctioning sub cognitive neurological functions. The invention relates also to a device for monitoring the brain's sub-cognitive activity through otoacoustic emissions. More specifically, the present invention deals with a method and device for monitoring the brain's functions that are manifested by sub-cognitive activities. The sub cognitive activities are monitored by matching to the spectrograms of a standard evoked oto-acoustic emissions signals to monitor mismatches as indicators of normal or malfunctioning sub cognitive neurological functions.

Abstract: An audiologic test probe with locking mechanism, and a component for the test probe is disclosed. The probe for conducting an audiologic test comprises the locking mechanism, the probe comprising a probe body with a first probe opening to a first probe channel in the probe body, the probe comprising the locking mechanism for connecting a component with a first component opening to a first component channel.

Abstract: A filter device for a hearing test probe and a method of manufacturing a filter device are disclosed. The filter device extends along a center axis in a first direction from a first end to a second end. The filter device comprising: a first part having a first filter structure, a second part having a second filter structure, a first channel extending along the center axis. The first part and second part are joined together, and the first filter structure and the second filter structure define a filter element with a first set of filter openings for the first channel.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for determining a state of a body. A location unit that includes a carrier component having a front side and an opposing back side, an attachment device having a first portion connected to the carrier component and a second portion securing the carrier component to the body with the back side facing a surface of the body. The location unit has a camera secured to the carrier component on the back side thereof for capturing video images of a feature of the body at or below the surface of the body. A server computer system has a recording system that stores the video images on a recording medium and an analysis system connected to the recording medium and being configured to analyze the image to determine the state of the body and report back to the location device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have a membrane with low temperature sensitivity. The sensing layer is disposed on a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.

Abstract: An analyte monitoring device includes an electric power source, an analyte sensor, and sensor electronics. The analyte sensor includes a plurality of electrodes, including an in vivo portion of the analyte sensor configured for fluid contact with a bodily fluid under a skin layer. The sensor electronics includes a data processing section configured to process one or more signals received from the analyte sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor data and calibration of the sensors are provided. In some embodiments, the method for calibrating at least one sensor data point from an analyte sensor comprises receiving a priori calibration distribution information; receiving one or more real-time inputs that may influence calibration of the analyte sensor; forming a posteriori calibration distribution information based on the one or more real-time inputs; and converting, in real-time, at least one sensor data point calibrated sensor data based on the a posteriori calibration distribution information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data are disclosed, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. The sensor can be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. Reference data resulting from benchtop testing an analyte sensor prior to its insertion can be used to provide initial calibration of the sensor data. Reference data from a short term continuous analyte sensor implanted in a user can be used to initially calibrate or update sensor data from a long term continuous analyte sensor.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for receiving sensor data from an analyte sensor of a sensor monitoring system, processing the received sensor data with time corresponding calibration data, outputting the processed sensor data, detecting one or more adverse conditions associated with the sensor monitoring system, disabling the output of the sensor data during the adverse condition time period, determining that the one or more detected adverse conditions is no longer present in the sensor monitoring system, retrieving the sensor data during the adverse condition time period, processing the retrieved sensor data during the adverse condition time period, and outputting the processed retrieved sensor data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a device and method for detecting an amyloid protein in an eye of a mammal. A method comprises illuminating the eye with a light source having at least one of a wavelength property, a polarization property or a combination thereof, each appropriate to produce fluorescence in at least an amyloid-binding compound when the amyloid-binding compound is bound to the amyloid protein, the amyloid-binding compound having been introduced to the eye and specifically binding to the amyloid protein indicative of the amyloidogenic disorder; and determining a time decay rate of fluorescence for at least the fluorescence produced by the amyloid-binding compound bound to the amyloid protein, the determining permitting distinguishing of the presence of the amyloid-binding compound bound to the amyloid protein in the eye based on at least the time decay rate.

Abstract: A single use lancet device having a housing, with an open interior and an access opening defined therein, a lancet, with a body and a piercing tip, and disposed in the open interior of the housing so as to move between a cocked orientation and a piercing orientation, a driving assembly structured to move the lancet into the piercing orientation, and a restrictor assembly having a shoulder element and a restrictor panel operatively associated with the lancet and the housing and structured to pass over the restrictor panel upon the lancet moving from its cocked orientation to its piercing orientation, and to abut the restrictor panel upon attempted movement of the lancet back into its cocked orientation after movement into the piercing orientation, thereby preventing the lancet from moving back into the cocked orientation and preventing re-use of a contaminated piercing tip.

Abstract: A wireless system and methods for non-invasive detection of brain injury that includes a detection device for reliable monitoring and analyzing of sleep movement in comparison with normal sleep movement architecture to identify dampened sleep movement patterns indicative of brain injury.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for determining an individual's risk of dyslexia. A plurality of query pages may be rendered. Each query page may comprise a plurality of non-verbal answers that are selectable by the user. A plurality of auditory queries may be rendered. Each auditory query may comprise sound data corresponding to a non-verbal query. Each auditory query may be associated with one or more of the plurality of query pages. A plurality of selections may be received from the user. Each selection may identify a non-verbal answer from a query page. An assessment may be generated. The assessment may identify a user's risk of dyslexia based on the plurality of selections and timing data that indicates how much time the user took to make each of the plurality of selections.

Abstract: A physiological detecting device includes a measuring unit having a test strip end, a test strip reaction zone and a connecting end. The test strip end includes at least one test strip for taking a sample of a test solution containing at least one physiological hormone. The test strip reaction zone reacts with at least one physiological hormone detected on the test strip end. The engaging portion is engaged to the connecting end of the measuring unit in the first instance, and is also engaged to the test strip end of the measuring unit in the second instance; whereby, in the second instance, the engaging portion is engaged to the test strip end of the measuring unit, so as to push the test solution sampled on the test strip end to the test strip reaction zone for the reaction of the test strip to be performed.

Abstract: Systems and methods allow caregivers, central monitoring, and/or other persons to monitor whether a patient has moved or changed positions sufficient to prevent the patient from developing bedsores or at least reduce the chance of bedsores from developing. The systems and methods work by detecting when a caregiver has entered within a predefined patient or bed zone. The systems and methods detect whether the caregiver remained within the zone for a predetermined time period. If the caregiver fails to remain within the zone for the predetermined time period, an alert is generated as this could indicate that the caregiver was not present long enough with the patient for the patient to sufficiently move or change positions.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing cranial one displacement by determining the location of characteristic points on the skull such as an occipital point situated on the protuberance of the occipital bone at the centre of the occiput, a frontal point situated at the intersection of the external base of the skull and the sagittal suture of the frontal bone, a right-hand temporal point situated at the intersection of the external base of the skull and a vertical line from the right-hand mandibular notch, a left-hand temporal point situated at the intersection of the external base of the skull and a vertical line from the left-hand mandibular notch, and a diagnostic point situated at the intersection of a line passing through the occipital and frontal points and a line passing through the right-hand temporal point and the left-hand temporal point; the distance between the occipital and frontal points is measured along the right-hand outer part of the head and, separately, along the left-hand outer part of the head, the dist

Abstract: In a test for supporting diagnosis of periodontal disease, a test method, whose measurement result has reproducibility and can be an objective index, is achieved and the loss of a tooth is predicted by use of the obtained objective index. A periodontal disease diagnosis supporting device supports diagnosis of periodontal disease by use of a captured three-dimensional image of a tooth part. The device includes a tooth root adhesion degree measuring part for measuring a degree of adhesion between a tooth root and alveolar bone by use of the image. The device further includes a periodontal disease diagnosis supporting part for supporting diagnosis of periodontal disease by use of a measurement result of the measuring part.

Abstract: A method and device for enabling remote speech disorder therapy are presented. The method includes setting a first device with at least one exercise to be performed during a current therapy session, wherein each exercise includes at least a difficulty parameter; receiving a voice production of a user of the first device; processing the received voice production to evaluate a correct execution of the voice production respective of the at least one difficulty parameter; generating a feedback based on the analysis; and outputting the generated feedback to the first device.

Abstract: A method and device for detecting errors when practicing fluency shaping exercises, are presented. The method includes receiving a set of initial energy levels; setting a set of thresholds to their respective initial values; receiving a voice production of a user practicing a fluency shaping exercise; analyzing the received voice production to compute a set of energy levels composing the voice production; detecting based on the computed set of energy levels, the set of initial energy levels, and the set of a threshold of at least one speech-related error, wherein the detection of the at least one speech-related error is respective of the fluency shaping exercise being practiced by the user; and upon detection of the at least one speech-related error, generating a feedback indicating the at least one detected speech-related error.

Abstract: Provided are a device and method of controlling a wearable device. The device may include a communicator configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices that are worn on a user's body and obtain physical information of the user; and a controller configured to determine wearing positions where the one or more wearable devices are worn on the user's body, to determine a type of activity (e.g., exercise) performed by the user, and to determine, as a main controlled-device based on the wearing positions, at least one wearable device that corresponds to the activity type of the user and is from among the one or more wearable devices worn on the user's body, wherein, via the communicator, the controller controls, from among the one or more wearable devices worn on the user's body, the main controlled-device differently from wearable devices excluding the main controlled-device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring a person's sleeping activities in a dwelling. A detection device is in communication with a user monitoring device. The detection device includes at least one motion/movement gesture sensing device configured to detect at least one of a person's motion, movement and gesture. A user monitoring device includes at least one element selected from: a proximity sensor; a temperature sensor; a humidity sensor; a particulate sensor; a light sensor; a microphone; one or more RF transmitters (BLE/ANT+WIFI); a memory; and one or more LED's. An amount of night and noise is detected in the vicinity of the person.

Abstract: Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like.

Abstract: A general-purpose force sensor, which can be used with an orthotic device, is provided utilizing both resistive and capacitive techniques for improved accuracy and reliability compared to either type of sensor alone. The system can detect internal fault conditions and continues to operate correctly despite the failure of one of the sensors. The sensor can be self-calibrating to give accurate readings despite changes in the physical properties of the sensing elements over time.

Abstract: A fetal health monitoring belt includes a main body and a fixing part, wherein the main body includes an ultrasonic sensor, at least one ECG sensor and a microcontroller which includes a control module, a signal processing module and a data transmitting module, and the control module electrical connects the ultrasonic sensor. The ultrasonic sensor detects the location of the beating heart of the fetus, and transmits a location signal to the control module. The control module receives the location signal and transmits a detection signal to the corresponding ECG sensor. The ECG sensor detects the ECG signal and processes the signal by the signal processing module, and transmits the signal by the data transmitting module.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching an electronic device on a body of a subject includes an attachment member and a battery. The attachment member has a first surface to be in contact with the electronic device and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface and formed of an adhesive material configured to adhere to the body of the subject. The battery has a terminal to be electrically connected with the electronic device to supply power to the electronic device.

Abstract: A wearable sensor and method for providing a wearable sensor are disclosed. In a first aspect, the wearable sensor comprises a first module, wherein the first module comprises a top layer, a printed circuit board (PCB) layer, and a bottom layer. The bottom layer comprises a double adhesive layer that adheres to both the PCB layer and the user. The bottom layer includes at least two openings to house at least two electrodes for monitoring of a user. The wearable sensor further comprises a second module coupled to the first module, wherein the first module is disposable and the second module is reusable. In a second aspect, the method comprises providing the aforementioned wearable sensor.

Abstract: A catheterization system that includes an electrophysiologic (EP) catheter which has a lumen receiving an electrically conductive fluid delivered by a hydraulic line that is acted upon by a peristaltic pump advantageously avoids noise in intracardiac ECG signal recordings by using an electrical connection to short triboelectrical charge carried by the conductive fluid in the hydraulic line to an existing analog ground in the system. In one embodiment, the electrical connection includes an electrically conductive wire housed in the control handle and configured to provide electrical connection between the fluid and a pin on a printed circuit board housed in the control handle that is electrically connected to the analog ground. In another embodiment, the electrical connection shorts the electrically conductive fluid proximal of the control handle of the catheter.

Abstract: A catheter with basket-shaped electrode assembly with spines configured for hyper-flexing in a predetermined, predictable manner when a compressive force acts on the assembly from either its distal end or its proximal end. At least one spine has at least one region of greater (or hyper) flexibility that allows the electrode assembly to deform, for example, compress, for absorbing and dampening excessive force that may otherwise cause damage or injury to tissue wall in contact with the assembly, without compromising the structure and stiffness of the remaining regions of the spine, including its distal and proximal regions. The one or more regions of greater flexibility in the spine allow the spine to flex into a generally V-shape configuration or a generally U-shape configuration.

Abstract: Technologies for managing device functions of an ingestible computing device include determining whether adaptation of a device function of the ingestible computing device is required based on sensor data generated by the ingestible computing device. If device function adaption is determined to be required, the ingestible computing device determines a new device function to be performed, obtains program code modules to perform the new device function, and locally compiles the new program code modules to generate executable code. The ingestible computing device may execute the executable code to cause the ingestible computing device to begin performing the new device function. The ingestible computing device may obtain the program code modules from a local function database or via an authenticated wireless communication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel approach means of screening various skin surfaces, including hard to reach areas of the human body, as well as more commonly seen areas such as the foot. The present invention can help patients, especially those who are immobile or those with diabetes self-monitor and transmit the skin condition accurately, so that medical providers may assess the risk or presence of skin tissue breakdown. Thus, provision is made for a remote screening device that can be used in telemedicine or home self-monitoring approaches and offers high resolution image, without artifacts or other distortions that might arise from images taken of feet that have been compressed through standing and the like.

Abstract: A biological information measuring device includes: a biological information measuring unit for measuring biological information of a user; a motion signal output unit for outputting a motion signal corresponding to motion of the user; and a control unit. The control unit causes the biological information measuring unit to measure the biological information when amplitude of the motion signal is smaller than a first setting value during a first period and causes the biological information measuring unit to stop measurement when the amplitude is greater than the first setting value during a second period and there is a period where the amplitude is greater than a second setting value, which is greater than the first setting value, in the second period.

Abstract: This invention provides methods and systems for the analysis of data returned from monitoring multiple physiological parameters of a subject, especially from ambulatory multiple parameter monitoring. The methods and systems remove motion artifacts from signals and separate multiple components of single signals due to two or more physiological systems or processes. Each output signal is are preferably free from motion artifacts and reflects primarily functioning of only a single physiological system or process.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, devices, and systems for removing speckle from a coherent light source, such as laser light. The methods, devices, and systems help eliminate or reduce speckle introduced from a coherent light source, such as laser light, by utilizing the teachings and principles of the disclosure.

Abstract: A measuring system (1) comprises a sensor (6) arranged to be attached to a subject for obtaining a measured value representing a physical or a physiological quantity of the subject. The measuring system further comprises means for deriving a subject-related value from the measured value. The sensor is arranged to be attached at one of a plurality of positions on the subject. The measuring system further comprises means for establishing the position of the sensor on the subject. The means for deriving the subject-related value is arranged for deriving the subject-related value also in dependence on the position of the sensor on the subject.

Abstract: A biosignal processing apparatus and method thereof include a signal receiver and a signal processor. The signal receiver is configured to receive a biosignal having a corresponding electrical physical quantity from a sensor. The signal processor includes a voltage inputter and a current inputter, and configured to process the biosignal using one of the voltage inputter and the current inputter and based on the corresponding electrical physical quantity of the biosignal.

Abstract: A method is provided for predicting that a patient will require a blood transfusion during a treatment. The method includes obtaining, on a processor, first data that indicates values for one or more parameters of a characteristic of a continuous photoplethysmographic (PPG) waveform collected during the treatment. The method further includes applying, on the processor, coefficients to the values for the one or more parameters. The method further includes determining, on the processor, second data that indicates a prediction that the patient will require the blood transfusion during the treatment based on applying the coefficients to the values for the one or more parameters. An apparatus is also provided for predicting that the patient will require the blood transfusion during the treatment.

Abstract: A biological information predicting apparatus and a biological information predicting are provided. The biological information predicting apparatus includes a biological parameter acquiring section configured to acquire a first biological parameter and a second biological parameter, a biological information predicting section configured to predict a future trend of the second biological parameter based on a future prediction model and a history of values of the first biological parameter acquired by the biological parameter acquiring section, the future prediction model defining a relationship between a change of the first biological parameter and a change of the second biological parameter, and a notifying section configured to provide a notification related to the second biological parameter based on the prediction by the biological information predicting section.

Abstract: A position of a target designated based on a tomosynthesis image is identified as a first designated position. The first designated position is virtually projected to a radiation detector from two calibrated-stereotactic tube positions which have been calibrated into a tomosynthesis coordinate system so as to obtain two projection positions. The first designated position is converted into a second designated position in a stereotactic coordinate system based on stereotactic tube positions and the projection positions. A biopsy needle is inserted into a subject to be examined based on the second designated position. The biopsy needle is driven based on a biopsy coordinate system calibrated with respect to the stereotactic coordinate system.

Abstract: Real-time, enhanced imaging of remote areas, too minute for CT imaging, is made possible through a probe having a radiopaque tip as well as radiopaque volume markers. When deployed, the markers outline the space containing the tip such that both the tip and the volume containing the tip are viewable on a fluoroscope. This device may be used in conjunction with or independently of 3-D volumes created from CT scans and 3-D tip sensors.

Abstract: A mammography apparatus includes: an imaging table housing a radiation detector that detects radiation that has passed through a breast of a subject; a first press member that presses the breast downward from above in a case in which radiation is being detected by the radiation detector; and a second press member that is provided facing the first press member and that presses the breast upward from below, wherein an end portion of the second press member at a chest wall side of the subject is supported by the imaging table.

Abstract: An apparatus is described herein. The apparatus comprises a first modality unit and a second modality unit. The first modality unit is located within a gantry. The second modality unit within the gantry is moveable along an examination axis to be concentric about with the first modality unit such that a field of view of the first modality unit and a field of view of the second modality unit are centered about a single point of interest.

Abstract: An imaging system and method for imaging an immobilized object. The imaging system includes a support member adapted to receive the object in an immobilized state. The system also includes means for imaging the immobilized object in various imaging modes to capture images of the object. The imaging system further includes a movable phosphor screen. The phosphor screen is adapted to be movable without moving the immobilized object and support member.

Abstract: A first x-ray image is acquired at a predetermined position of a focal point and with a first orientation of an x-ray tube of an x-ray device. Subsequently, the x-ray tube is adjusted by rotating about a predetermined angle and by positioning, wherein the focal point is situated in the predetermined position prior to the adjustment and after the adjustment. After the adjustment, the x-ray tube is situated in a second orientation. Subsequently, a second x-ray image is acquired at the predetermined position and with the second orientation. A combined x-ray image from at least the first and second x-ray image is produced.

Abstract: A nuclear scanner includes an annular support structure (12) which supports a plurality of radiation detector units (14), each detector unit including crystals (52), tiles (66) containing an array of crystals, or modules (14) of tiles. The detector units define annular ranks of crystals, and the annular ranks of crystals define spaces between the ranks. In another embodiment, the crystals define axial spaces between crystals. Separate rings of crystals have axial spaces that are staggered such that no area of the imaging region is missed. The spaces between the detector units may be adjusted to form uniform or non-uniform spacing. Moving the patient through the annular support structure compensates for reduced sampling under the spaces between ranks.

Abstract: Disclosed are an X-ray device to inform a patient of X-ray irradiation through a sound and a method for controlling the same. The X-ray device includes an input portion to output a first-step press signal and a second-step press signal according to an operator input, a high-voltage generating portion to perform pre-heating, and to output a ready completion signal when the high-voltage generating portion completes pre-heating, a control portion to output a sound output signal when it receives both the second-step press signal output from the input portion and the ready completion signal output from the high-voltage generating portion, and a sound output portion to receive the sound output signal output from the control portion and to output a predetermined sound.