Patents Issued in November 10, 2016
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Publication number: 20160324410Abstract: A method for conditioning a flexible medical endoscope (10) having internal channels (12), so as to maintain disinfection of said endoscope (10) following processing to a state of high level disinfection, comprises the steps of: (a) connecting the internal channels (12) of the endoscope (10) to connectors (31-34) enabling fluid communication with a reservoir (24) of disinfectant fluid (25); (b) charging the internal channels (12) with disinfectant fluid (25) from the reservoir (24); (c) disconnecting the internal channels (12) from the connectors (31-34); (d) sealing the endoscope (10) in a pouch (56) having a substantially air-tight seal (57) and a valve (55) enabling connection to suction means (53); and (e) connecting and activating the suction means (53) so as substantially to reduce pressure within the pouch (56), thereby partially evacuating the pouch (56).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: George Christopher Parker, Barry Luke, Colin Oxford
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Publication number: 20160324411Abstract: A system and associated method are used for warming an endoscope, laparoscope, or other such instrument to minimize fogging. A flexible pad has a length, a width and a periphery for wrapping around the instrument. An activation disc and a mixture of water and sodium acetate are used to generate heat through an exothermic reaction initiated through manual manipulation of the disc. The disc may be exposed in a flexible tab in fluid communication with the pad. A housing includes an end bore to receive the instrument such that the instrument is surrounded by the folded or rolled pad within the housing. The housing may further include a slit or narrow opening enabling the tab and activation disc to extend therethrough and outside the housing for activation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: John Temple
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Publication number: 20160324412Abstract: A sleeve assembly is described for coupling a colonoscope insertion tube to an add-on tube. In some embodiments, the sleeve assembly defines an elongated lumen and comprises an inner sleeve sized to receive an insertion tube of a colonoscope, an outer sleeve encircling the inner sleeve, and one or more add-on tubes positioned between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. In some embodiments, at least the inner sleeve is collapsible to fit tightly over a colonoscope insertion tube received within the inner sleeve. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve is coupled to the outer sleeve at one or more locations along the length of the inner sleeve so that collapsing of the inner sleeve brings the outer sleeve radially closer to the inner sleeve, approximating the one or more add-on tubes to a colonoscope insertion tube received within the inner sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Noam HASSIDOV, Boris SHTUL, Eyal KOCHAVI, Tzach ARNON, Kobi LULEKO, Dan BLECHER
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Publication number: 20160324413Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting a defective zone of a retinal nerve fiber layer (hereinafter, referred to as a RNFL), wherein a green channel image is extracted from an acquired fundus image, and polar coordinate conversion is conducted with reference to the center of a detected optic disc with regard to the image, thereby detecting a defective area of the RNFL.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Kwang Gi KIM, Jeong Min HWANG, Hee Kyung YANG, Sang Beom HAN
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Publication number: 20160324414Abstract: An intraocular lens, and a system and method of providing an intraocular lens, having at least one characteristic of the intraocular lens customized in accordance with a modified regression that includes a modification for corneal spherical aberration. The lens, system and method may indicate measuring at least one biometric parameter of an eye at a desired light level, determining a desired postoperative condition of the eye, obtaining a corneal spherical aberration of the eye, applying at least one empirically derived regression calculation, and predictively estimating, in accordance with an output of the at least one empirically derived regression calculation, the at least one characteristic of the intraocular lens to obtain the desired postoperative condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Carmen Canovas Vidal, Pablo Artal
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Publication number: 20160324415Abstract: An ophthalmic examination suite including a base support having a base plate, a carriage movable on the base plate, the carriage being laterally movable between a first position and a second position relative to an instrument delivery stand, and a chair coupled to the carriage, the chair being configured to receive a seated patient thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Gary G. Schwaegerle, Michael A. Carvajal, Deepak Sridhara
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Publication number: 20160324416Abstract: Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for performing eye examinations using an HMD that is able to present an image to each eye individually and then to both eyes simultaneously. Because the HMD, rather than a patient, controls conditions (e.g., glare, brightness) during the examination, test results are more likely to be accurate and reliable. In some embodiments, the HMD employs voice recognition to replicate the conversational exchange that would typically occur between the patient and the ophthalmologist or optometrist. The HMD may also be configured to change the visual environment experienced by the patient during testing. Further yet, the HMD, or another distinct computing system, may be configured to identify abnormal test results in real-time and, in some embodiments, the examination is modified accordingly. For example, tests scheduled to be performed during the examination can be modified or removed and new tests can be added.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Sina Fateh
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Publication number: 20160324417Abstract: An optical tomographic imaging apparatus includes a first lens having a first focal length, a second lens having a second focal length longer that the first focal length, a scanning unit disposed at a focal position of the second lens, and an optical path branching unit disposed between the first and second lenses. An observation optical path located on a transmission optical path of the optical path branching unit, and an optical path of measurement light located on a reflection optical path of the optical path branching unit. The second lens is disposed on the optical path of the measurement light between the first lens and the scanning unit, such that an angle at which the measurement light scanned by the scanning unit is incident on the optical path branching unit is maintained substantially unchanged during scanning.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Kenji Muto, Hirofumi Yoshida
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Publication number: 20160324418Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the topography of the corneal and scleral regions of the eye. The measurements provide surface contours that are useful in the manufacture of scleral contact lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Robert P. Bishop
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Publication number: 20160324419Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to remotely monitoring the health of an individual. The individual wears a health monitoring device, with an attached strap, capable of sensing characteristics of the individual. These characteristics may include voice level and tone, movements, blood pressure, temperature, etc. The device allows individuals to constantly monitor their health without having to physically visit a doctor or other health care professional. Wireless communication, for instance with an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) set-top box, allows measurements to be made and evaluated by a computerized healthcare service provider. For a more accurate evaluation, measurements are sent over the INTERNET to a service. The device communicates with services in order to diagnose the individual based upon the characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Hisao Chang, Lusheng Ji, Bernard S. Renger
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Publication number: 20160324420Abstract: A system and method for intraoperative fluorescence imaging. A system for intraoperative fluorescence imaging includes a visible light source, a laser light source, a visible light image detector, a fluorescence image detector, radio frequency (RF) circuitry, and an image processing system. The RF circuitry is coupled to the laser light source and the fluorescence image detector. The RF circuitry is configured to modulate laser light generated by the laser source, and modulate an intensifier of the fluorescence image detector. The image processing system is coupled to the visible light image detector and the fluorescence image detector. The image processing system is configured to merge a fluorescence image produced by the fluorescence image detector and a visible light image produced by the visible light image detector to generate an intraoperative image showing an outline of a region of interest identified in the fluorescence image overlaid on the visible light image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Banghe ZHU, Eva M. SEVICK-MURACA, John C. RASMUSSEN
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Publication number: 20160324421Abstract: An LED of a wearable sensor device can be driven less frequently while still obtaining an accurate biometric sample. By reducing how frequently the LED is driven, the power required to operate the wearable sensor device is likewise reduced. To allow the LED to be driven less frequently while still obtaining an accurate biometric sample, a known lighting profile of an LED can be employed with a matched filter to generate a biometric sample from a number of samples taken while the LED is lighting. In this way, the LED only needs to be lighted for a short period of time and a reduced amount of data is stored both of which minimize the power requirements of the wearable sensor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Ehsan Azarnasab, Abraham Carter, David Scott
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Publication number: 20160324422Abstract: An OCT probe for imaging patient tissue may include an actuation system arranged to displace an optical fiber within a cannula. The actuation system may include a driver actuatable to displace a portion of the optical fiber, with the driver acting in an angled direction relative to the axis of the cannula. The actuation system also may include a pivot feature operably engaged with the optical fiber in a manner permitting the optical fiber to pivot on the pivot feature when the driver actuates to displace the portion of the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Barry L. Wheatley, Kambiz Parto
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Publication number: 20160324423Abstract: Disclosed are a photoacoustic measurement apparatus capable of improving ease of observation of a photoacoustic image even if an artifact is caused by a photoacoustic wave generated in a surface portion of a subject, and a signal processing device and a signal processing method for use therein. The photoacoustic measurement apparatus includes a probe having a light emission unit and an acoustic wave detection unit provided in parallel with the light emission unit, an image generation unit which generates a photoacoustic image based on a photoacoustic wave detected by the acoustic wave detection unit, and a display processing unit which subjects the photoacoustic image to display processing for clarifying in the photoacoustic image an observation region from a position corresponding to a subject surface to an observable depth according to the interval between a reaching region on a contact plane of measurement light and the acoustic wave detection unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Kaku IRISAWA, Atsushi HASHIMOTO
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Publication number: 20160324424Abstract: System and methods are provided for determining temperature with the aid of an intervention apparatus. A reference temperature at a detection location inside the examination object is detected using a reference temperature measuring unit. A relative temperature distribution in a measuring volume, having a spatial position in relation to the detection location of the reference temperature that is known, is detected using a temperature distribution measuring unit. An evaluation unit ascertains an absolute temperature distribution using the reference temperature and the relative temperature distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Arne Hengerer, Volker Matschl, Martin Requardt, Rainer Schneider
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Publication number: 20160324425Abstract: A method for monitoring autoregulation includes using a processor for receiving one or more physiological signals, determining a correlation-based measure indicative of the patient's autoregulation based on the one or more physiological signals, calculating a data clustering metric indicative of a distribution of the correlation-based measure within a window of blood pressures, and determining whether the window of blood pressures is within an intact autoregulation zone or an impaired autoregulation zone based at least in part on the data clustering metric.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Paul S. Addison, Dean Montgomery
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Publication number: 20160324426Abstract: A multifunctional invasive cardiovascular diagnostic measurement host is disclosed that interfaces a variety of sensor devices, such as guide wire-mounted pressure sensors, flow sensors, temperature sensors, etc, and provides a multi-Mode graphical user interface providing a plurality of displays in accordance with the various types of sensors and measurements rendered by the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Howard David Alpert, Paul Michael Hoseit
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Publication number: 20160324427Abstract: A method is provided for determining a personalized cardiac model, including steps of (i) computing a velocity time profile of a blood flow across a selected area of the heart or the aorta during at least one cardiac cycle, using data acquired with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) device; (ii) performing a segmentation of the velocity time profile so as to identify cardiac phases according to a predefined generic cardiac model; and (iii) computing normalized time location and/or duration of the cardiac phases within cardiac cycles so as to define a personalized cardiac model.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Christophe MEYER, Pierre-André VUISSOZ, Laurent BONNEMAINS, Jacques FELBLINGER
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Publication number: 20160324428Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method for utilizing a pressure transducer simulator that is configured for use with a pressure sensor device and a patient monitoring device. The pressure transducer simulator may be configured to generate a simulation of the output of an analog pressure sensing device to be compatible with the patient monitoring device. The simulation may be based upon a pressure signal received from the pressure sensor device. In one embodiment, the pressure transducer simulator includes a digital potentiometer that is configured to generate an analog signal based upon the pressure signal received from the pressure sensor device and wherein the digital potentiometer is configured to transmit the analog signal to the patient monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Luong N. Phan, Feras Al Hatib, Mark A. Konno, Lindon A. Baker, Richard A. Gros
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Publication number: 20160324429Abstract: A sleeve forming pathogen barrier is provided which is configured for positioning between the surfaces of a blood pressure cuff and the skin of a patient. The sleeve is formed of a circular sidewall which may be rendered separable along an axial length whereby the sleeve will tear and allow removal of the sleeve from the arm of the patient, subsequent to completion of a blood pressure measurement by the cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Pamela Maranville
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Publication number: 20160324430Abstract: An example system and method of defining a rotational source associated with a heart rhythm disorder are disclosed. A plurality of center locations of wave fronts are calculated at a plurality of time points associated with the heart rhythm disorder. A rotational path that connects the plurality of center locations is then determined. Thereafter, a clinical representation that identifies a region of heart tissue associated with the rotational path is generated. The system and method can also determine a likely core associated with the rotational path. A plurality of relative diffusion shapes associated with the plurality of the center locations is calculated. A plurality of intersecting points of a smallest relative diffusion shape and other relative diffusion shapes is determined within the rotational path. A bounded polygon of the intersecting points is defined as the likely core.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: William Robert Macneil, Ruchir Sehra
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Publication number: 20160324431Abstract: A flexible optic fiber sensor film, a mat structure comprising the same and a method of use of the mat structure are provided. The flexible optic fiber sensor film comprises a sandwiched layer and an optic fiber cable arranged in the sandwiched layer; the flexible optic fiber sensor film further comprises protrusions arranged on the sandwiched layer to abut against the optic fiber cable. The flexible optic fiber sensor film is configured for generating light loss in the optic fiber cable when there are body movements of a human subject lying on top of the flexible optic fiber sensor film. The application is safe and comfortable to the human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Ospicon Company LimitedInventors: Seng Tat NG, Hwee Siong CHONG, Xin JIANG, Xu LIN
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Publication number: 20160324432Abstract: While experimenting with photoplethysmography, the applicant has observed that cardiac activity can be measured through human skin using ambient light in place of active lighting systems. Disclosed herein are techniques for exploiting this phenomenon to provide improved, low power physiological monitoring systems. In order to facilitate more continuous physiological monitoring over a range of lighting conditions, the intensity of ambient light can be monitored, and active lighting can be selectively deployed under conditions where ambient light does not provide sufficient optical energy for cardiac measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: William Ahmed, John Capodilupo
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Publication number: 20160324433Abstract: Systems and methods of processing raw electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform data of a patient into estimated real-time ECG waveform data. The method includes sensing at least one physical non-cardiac influence on the raw ECG waveform data, constructing a time domain computer model of the at least one physical, non-cardiac influence on the raw ECG waveform data, and adaptively filtering the raw ECG waveform data in the time domain using the constructed time domain computer model of the at least one physical non-cardiac influence on the raw ECG waveform data to form the estimated real-time ECG waveform data. The system can include an ECG device for collecting raw ECG waveform data, at least two ECG electrodes positioned on the patient and electrically coupled to the ECG device, and a processor coupled to the ECG device and configured to compute a time domain model of an artifact created by chest compressions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Qing Tan, Frederick J. Geheb, Gary A. Freeman
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Publication number: 20160324434Abstract: In a system and method of determining regularity associated with a rhythm disorder of a heart, a derivative of a first cardiac signal at a plurality of first time points is processed against a derivative of a second cardiac signal at a plurality of second time points to define a plurality of coordinate pairs of the first cardiac signal against the second cardiac signal. Thereafter, an index of regularity that exceeds a threshold is determined. The index of regularity indicates an approximate congruence of the plurality of coordinate pairs among the first cardiac signal and the second cardiac signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Carey Robert Briggs, Sanjiv M. Narayan
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Publication number: 20160324435Abstract: An implantable electrode for use in the body of a subject has a metal layer and a graphene passivation layer formed on at least a portion of the metal layer. The graphene passivation layer may be a single monolayer of graphene. A process for passivating an implantable electrode is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAInventors: DUYGU KUZUM, ERTUGRUL CUBUKCU, BRIAN LITT
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Publication number: 20160324436Abstract: In order to estimate a movement command that a central nervous system is to select to implement a desired movement based on three feature amounts under the concepts of an antagonistic muscle ratio and an antagonistic muscle sum and based on a musculoskeletal model, a movement analysis apparatus includes: a myoelectric potential measurement unit to measure a myoelectric potential of a person who performs a movement; a movement measurement unit to measure a body movement; and a stiffness-ellipse calculation unit, an equilibrium-point calculation unit and a muscle synergy calculation unit to calculate, from measurement information obtained at the measurement units, feature amounts of a stiffness ellipse, an equilibrium point, and a muscle synergy that are base vectors describing the equilibrium point at an operating point based on a musculoskeletal model.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Osaka UniversityInventors: Fumio MIYAZAKI, Hiroaki HIRAI, Mitsunori UEMURA, Kanna UNO, Takanori OKU
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Publication number: 20160324437Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e.g., a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e.g., spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e.g., the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Debra J. Folkerts, Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee, Gregory Ray Johnson, Timothy Martin Gack
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Publication number: 20160324438Abstract: An apparatus and method for improved S/N measurements useful for electron paramagnetic resonance imaging in situ and in vivo, using high-isolation transmit/receive surface coils and temporally spaced pulses of RF energy (e.g., in some embodiments, a RF pi pulse) having an amplitude sufficient to rotate the magnetization by 180 degrees followed after varied delays, by a second RF pulse having an amplitude half that of the initial pulse to rotate the magnetization by, e.g., 90 degrees (a pi/2 pulse), to the plane orthogonal to the static field where it evolves for a short time. Then a third RF pi pulse sufficient to rotate the magnetization by, e.g., 180 degrees, forms an echo (in some embodiments, the second and third pulses are from the same signal as the first pulse but are phase shifted by 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees to reduce signal artifact), to image human body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Howard J. Halpern, Boris Epel
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Publication number: 20160324439Abstract: A stereoscopic conductive fabric includes a basement yarn layer, a conductive yarn, and a support yarn. The basement yarn layer includes plural warp yarns arranged coursewise and parallel to each other and plural course yarns arranged warpwise and parallel to each other. The course yarns are interwoven with the warp yarns to form the basement yarn layer. The conductive yarn is arranged coursewise and interwoven with the course yarns in a skip manner to form plural conductive structures protruding from a surface of the basement yarn layer. The support yarn is arranged coursewise and interwoven with the course yarns in a skip manner to form plural pressing structures protruding from another surface of the basement yarn layer. A module for detecting electrical signals from body skin applying the stereoscopic conductive fabric is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Chien-Lung Shen, Chien-Fa Tang, Kun-Chuan Tsai, Fen-Ling Chen, Ya-Chi Ko
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Publication number: 20160324440Abstract: A body fat measuring method of a mobile device includes inputting a predetermined intensity of current to an object via a first electrode in contact with a first surface of the object and a second electrode in contact with a second surface of the object, wherein the first and second electrodes are included in the mobile device; measuring a voltage between a third electrode and a fourth electrode that are included in the mobile device; acquiring impedance information of the object, based on the applied predetermined intensity of current and an intensity of the measured voltage; and acquiring body fat information of the object, based on the impedance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Young-hyun KIM, Hyun-jae BAEK, Kwang-choon KIM, Seong-wook JO
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Publication number: 20160324441Abstract: A method of detecting a localization element/sheath state change with a localization system includes establishing a localization field using a plurality of localization field generators, obtaining first and second localization signals from first and second catheter-borne localization elements within the localization field, respectively, comparing the quadrature components of the first and second localization signals, and detecting a localization element/sheath state change for one of the catheter-borne localization elements based on the comparison between quadrature components. For example, withdrawal of a localization element into an introducer sheath can be detected when the comparison between quadrature components exceeds a preset amount. Conversely, re-emergence of the localization element from the introducer sheath can be detected when the comparison between quadrature components returns below the preset amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Artem Mosesov, Anthony D. Hill, Birin Yucesan, Timothy G. Curran
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Publication number: 20160324442Abstract: A loose wearable receiver system is disclosed. A loose wearable receiver system is a body-associated personal communicator capable of detecting, monitoring, analyzing, and/or transmitting information about a wearer. The loose wearable system may be operable to detect an electrical current signature from an ingestible device indicator system. The loose wearable system may store and/or access data on a remote system. The loose wearable system may comprise a wearable component configured to be removably worn, such as on a limb. The loose wearable system comprises a compartment and optionally a battery-powered electronics module configured to be removably attached to the compartment or a charging station for charging a battery within the wearable system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Mark Zdeblick
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Publication number: 20160324443Abstract: Disclosed is an implant and method of making an implant. The implant having a housing that defines a cavity. The housing includes a sensor comprising a base attached to a diaphragm wherein said base may be positioned within said cavity. The sensor may be a capacitive pressure sensor. The diaphragm may be connected to the housing to hermetically seal said housing. The sensor may include electrical contacts positioned on the diaphragm. The base may define a capacitive gap and a vent wherein the electrodes may be positioned within said capacitive gap such that at least a portion of the electrical contacts extend through the vent. The implant may include a coil in electric communication with the sensor, said coil may be positioned within said housing. A printed circuit board having at least one component may be attached to the floating base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Harry Rowland, Michael Nagy, Nathan Plag, Tyler Panian, Suresh Sundaram
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Publication number: 20160324444Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a device, method of using a device, and a method of making a device for predicting the nutritional status in an individual of any age or weight. The device includes one or more strips for measuring the circumference of a body part of an individual. The method includes taking the girth measurement and reading a standard score from the device to estimate the nutritional status of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Susan M. Abdel-Rahman
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Publication number: 20160324445Abstract: A method of providing information according to a gait posture and an electronic device for the same are provided. The method includes collecting sensor values detected using a plurality of sensors located at the surrounding of a user's feet, determining a user's gait posture by using the detected sensor values, and outputting at least one of information on the user's gait posture, information on muscle fatigue of the user according to the gait, information on joint fatigue of the user according to the gait, and information on a recommended exercise for the user based on the determined user's gait posture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Jeong-Bin KIM, Se-Hee LEE, Sung-Gook KIM, Tae-Hyun KIM, Soon-Seok OH, Hyung-Jin CHO
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Publication number: 20160324446Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying physiological states of a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a time-series of physiological data, and generating a multinomial regression model that includes regression parameters representing signatures of multiple neural states. The method also includes estimating probabilities for each of the neural states by applying the regression model to the time-series of physiological data, and identifying one of a current and future brain state of the patient using the estimated probabilities. The method further includes generating a report indicating a physiological state of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Michael J. Prerau, Patrick L. Purdon, Emery N. Brown
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Publication number: 20160324447Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining the orientation of a body segment using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor capable of measuring its orientation relative to Earth. In general, the method mounts a primary IMU sensor on a first body segment, with an unknown first alignment orientation relationship between the primary IMU sensor and the first body segment. A primary IMU sensor orientation is measured, and an alignment orientation relationship is calculated between the primary IMU sensor orientation and a first body segment orientation. The method may also measure a primary IMU sensor initial orientation and a subsequent orientation. As a result, a subsequent orientation of the first body segment is determined based upon the primary IMU sensor initial and subsequent orientations, as well as the calculation of the alignment orientation relationship between the primary IMU sensor initial orientation and the first body segment orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Bryan Hallberg
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Publication number: 20160324448Abstract: A method for fitting a hearing device to the needs and preferences of a user of the hearing device is disclosed. In a first step of the disclosed method a first range for a parameter setting of a first parameter is determined based on a first audiological test performed with the user. In a second step of the disclosed method, the first parameter is adjusted to a first final parameter setting within the first range and/or a second parameter of the hearing device is adjusted to a second final parameter setting based on a second audiological test performed with the user. The second parameter is functionally related to the first parameter such that the first parameter is expressible as a function of the second parameter, and the adjusting is performed such second step it is ensured that the first parameter setting remains within the first range Additionally, corresponding fitting apparatuses and computer-readable media are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Harald KRUEGER, Juliane RAETHER, Silvia ALLEGRO-BAUMANN, Julia REHMANN, Timo BOELD
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Publication number: 20160324449Abstract: An implantable unit is provided that is configured to be implanted in a body of a subject, and comprises (a) a case, which is shaped so as to define (i) an external wall, (ii) a measurement chamber, and (iii) an aging chamber; (b) a self-sealing entry port in the external wall, which is accessible from outside the implantable unit, and which is softer than the external wall; (c) a first one-way valve, which is disposed between the measurement chamber and the aging chamber, and is arranged to allow one-way flow from the measurement chamber into the aging chamber; and (d) a second one-way valve, which is arranged to allow one-way flow from the aging chamber to outside the implantable unit. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: GLUSENSE LTD.Inventors: Yossi GROSS, Tehila HYMAN
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Publication number: 20160324450Abstract: Systems and methods for applying time-dependent algorithmic compensation functions to data output from a continuous analyte sensor. Some embodiments determine a time since sensor implantation and/or whether a newly initialized sensor has been used previously.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Stephen J. Vanslyke, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Thomas A. Peyser, Lucas Bohnett, Aarthi Mahalingam, Arturo Garcia, Peter C. Simpson, Anna Leigh Rack-Gomer, Sebastian Böhm
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Publication number: 20160324451Abstract: Google's smart contact lens will be used by non-diabetics to benefit from the measurement of the glucose content in the tears of the wearer as a representation of the glucose content in the blood. With this data, non-diabetics will be able to modify their diet as necessary to stabilize and optimize their blood glucose content. This will result in their avoiding the normal sharp peaks and valleys in their blood glucose levels that occur as meals are digested and instead enable them to maintain their blood glucose content at a steady level. Instead of the brain experiencing low flows of energy that causes impairment in its ability to carry out mental functions this steady flow of energy to their brain will result in enhancement of a number of executive and non-executive functions including, but not limited to, memory, decision making, reading skills, attentiveness, self-control, verbal fluency, auditory and visual reaction time and psychomotor skills.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Michael Roy Young
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Publication number: 20160324452Abstract: Described herein is an integrated Faraday modulator and Faraday compensator (IFMC) system. Further described are methods of making an IFMC system, methods of customizing an IFMC system for a specific application, and methods of optimizing an IFMC system for a specific application. Further described is a robust 3D Finite Element Model (FEM) for designing and optimizing an IFMC system. Further described are optical instruments comprising an integrated Faraday modulator and Faraday compensator requiring only one optical crystal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: The University of ToledoInventors: Brent D. Cameron, Brandon W. Clarke
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Publication number: 20160324453Abstract: An intraoperative tissue oximetry device includes a tissue marker that includes one or more pens or one or more similar ink sources, such that the tissue marker can mark tissue according to oxygen saturation measurements made by the tissue oximetry device, thereby visually delineating regions of potentially viable tissue from regions of potentially nonviable tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Kate LeeAnn Bechtel, Joseph Anthony Heanue, Lester John Lloyd
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Publication number: 20160324454Abstract: A system for verifying a sample volume includes a sample reservoir and a volumetric verification device. The sample reservoir defines an inner volume and is configured to receive a volume of bodily fluid. The inner volume of the sample reservoir contains an additive. The volumetric verification device includes a first indicator and a second indicator. The volumetric verification device is configured to selectively engage the sample reservoir to (1) place the first indicator in a first position along a length of the sample reservoir such that the first indicator is substantially aligned with a surface and/or meniscus of the additive and (2) place the second indicator in a second position along the length of the sample reservoir such that the second indicator is substantially aligned with a predetermined fill volume when bodily fluid is transferred to the inner volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Shan E. Gaw, Jay M. Miazga, Shannon E. Eubanks
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Publication number: 20160324455Abstract: In an embodiment, a syringe needle comprises a helical portion located in between a needle tip portion and a distal portion. In another embodiment, a compliant article comprises a casing tube comprising a tube end opening located at a needle tube end of the casing tube, a distal tube opening located at a distal tube end of the casing tube, and an inner tube space; and a syringe needle that traverses the tube end opening; wherein the compliant article comprises a compliant portion that allows for a reduced insertion pressure of the syringe needle as compared to an insertion pressure of a corresponding syringe needle in an article without the compliant portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Shruti Rattan
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Publication number: 20160324456Abstract: Methods for obtaining a sample from a subject include providing a sample collection room within a retail store; and obtaining a sample from the subject. Sample collection rooms may include one or more of a warming table; a warming plate; a fingertip warmer; an air-warmer; a reclining chair; a calming feature; and adjustable lighting. Samples may be analyzed at the retail location or sent to elsewhere for analysis. Sample collection rooms may house a sample analysis device or system. Samples may be small, e.g., a finger-stick, and may be analyzed in a short period of time, e.g., in less than five hours, or less than four hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Pey-Jiun Ko
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Publication number: 20160324457Abstract: A system and method that enables a person to unobtrusively assess their cognitive function from mobile device usage. The method records on the mobile device the occurrence and timing of user events comprising the opening and closing of applications resident on the device, the characters inputted, touch-screen gestures made, and voice inputs used on those applications, performs the step of learning a function mapping from the mobile device recordings to measurements of cognitive function that uses a loss function to determine relevant features in the recording, identifies a set of optimal weights that produce a minimum of the loss function, creates a function mapping using the optimal weights, and performs the step of applying the learned function mapping to a new recording on the mobile device to compute new cognitive function values.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: MINDSTRONG, LLCInventor: Paul Dagum
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Publication number: 20160324458Abstract: A suppository insertion tool is a device utilized to administer a suppository within the body as well as to detect the presence of an obstruction within the bowels. A semi-rigid plunger member is telescopically engaged into a tubular semi-rigid sleeve member. A suppository-receiving flexible end of the tubular semi-rigid sleeve member and an expandable opening traversing into the suppository-receiving flexible end are expanded when the semi-rigid plunger member is engaged into the tubular semi-rigid sleeve member. A suppository may then be inserted through the expandable opening. A plurality of color-coded blockage indicators may be utilized to detect the presence and severity of an obstruction within the bowels. The plurality of color-coded blockage indicators is offset from each other to accurately gauge the severity of an obstruction. A chemical reactant coating for various applications may be applied to a sleeve tubular body of the tubular semi-rigid sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: James Doyle McCormick
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Publication number: 20160324459Abstract: The present invention provides an improved light system for labor detection by monitoring the status of a cervix, including dilation, during pregnancy and for monitoring vaginal pH at the cervix to detect the leakage of amniotic fluid, including a MEMS receiver programmed to receive and process MEMS cervical data into cervical status data for transmission to a remote network monitor a first cervical MEMS device positioned at a first cervix location and a second cervical MEMS device positioned at a second cervix location providing MEMS cervical data for transmission to the short range wireless receiver for detecting labor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Daniel K. Berry