Abstract: A holder which is disposed inside an endoscopic operation section and which fixes the flexible substrate, includes a first opening to pass the flexible substrate into the holder from the outside of the holder, a cavity portion which has a ceiling portion in the inner circumferential surface thereof and in which the flexible substrate is disposed in a bent state inside the holder, and a second opening to pass the flexible substrate to the outside of the holder from the inside of the holder. The flexible substrate is disposed separately from the ceiling portion of the cavity portion in a state where the flexible substrate protruding to the outside of the holder from the first opening and the second opening is fixed to the outer circumference of the holder.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: an endoscope having an image-acquisition optical system at a distal end of an elongated insertion portion; a trocar attached to a body surface so as to penetrate the body surface and having a through-hole though which the portion is made to pass; a rotation sensor provided on the trocar and detecting an amount of rotation of the portion about a longitudinal axis, the portion being located in the through-hole in a passing-through state; a sign disposed at a position where it can be imaged by the image-acquisition optical system when the portion is inserted into the trocar and with which the position in a circumferential direction of the through-hole can be identified; and an detecting unit detecting a relative angle between the portion and the through-hole at the time of insertion on the basis of the sign in an image acquired by the image-acquisition optical system.

Abstract: Fabric Tube Propulsion Drive is a system for propelling medical devices through hollow body organs and within body cavities without causing trauma to the body surfaces upon which it operates. Fabric Tube Propulsion Drive consists of a hollow tube surrounded by a continuous loop of elastic fabric or mesh. Within the tube is a motor drive system that moves the fabric through the lumen of the tube such that the fabric on the outside of the tube can continuously interface with the body part through which the Fabric Tube Propulsion Drive is operating, and thereby drive the whole device through the body cavity or over the surface in question. Furthermore, the motor drive system can selectively apply tension to the fabric over specific areas within the tube to cause flexion of the whole tube.

Abstract: A device (2) for the transportation and temporary storage of a medical instrument such as an endoscope (4) comprises: an instrument bag (6) formed of a plastics material substantially impermeable to bodily fluids, the bag having an opening (8) for receiving the instrument; an inner label (10) which has a first portion (12) adhered to an external surface of the bag adjacent to the opening (8) and has a second portion (14) which is disposed beyond the opening 98) and which has a lower surface which is adhesive and covered by a removable backing and an outer label (16) which overlies the inner label (10) and which has a first portion (18) which has a lower surface adhered to at least one of an external surface of the bag (6) and an upper surface of the inner label (10), and a second portion (20) which is disposed beyond the opening (8) and which has a lower surface at least part of which is adhesive and covered by a removable backing (24).

Abstract: A disposable air/water valve for an endoscope, including a shaft having a passage from an opening to a vent. The shaft has grooves and ridges and a protrusion formed at the vent. Seals are set within some of the grooves. An inner ring, having a diaphragm, extends from an outer circumference of the inner ring to an internal circumference of an outer cap. Hinges extend vertically downward from the diaphragm and ribs are formed along the internal circumference of the outer cap. A button cap has an internal ring that securely attaches to the shaft. A resilient member is securely disposed between the button cap and the diaphragm. The outer cap, inner ring, and internal ring of the button cap define a central bore to accommodate the shaft therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuation device that comprises: (a) a device body that comprises a first fixation mechanism configured to affix a proximal end of a first elongate member of an accessory device to the device body, (b) an actuator that comprises an operable mechanism and a second fixation mechanism configured to affix a proximal end of a second elongate member of the accessory device to the actuator, wherein the operable mechanism is configured to move the second elongate member relative to the first elongate member, and (c) a fastener configured to attach the device body to an endoscope. The present disclosure further provides endoscopic systems comprising an actuation device of this type in an assembly with an endoscope and an accessory device, and also provides kits that comprise an actuation device of this type and one or more accessory devices.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an apparatus and methods of a medical imaging device for obtaining images from the walls of luminal organs or a surgical cavity. The invention is a rigid enclosure that is capable of passage through luminal organs or introduction into surgical cavities, and obtains images by rapidly scanning a focused light beam on the tissue to be imaged and receiving light from the tissue. The invention has at least one beam scanning mechanism and has multiple embodiments of scanning and focusing optics at different regimes of numerical aperture. The invention also describes methods for correcting inaccurate beam scanning. The device is capable of performing imaging, image guided therapy, tissue excision, or other interventional procedures.

Abstract: An endoscope reprocessor includes: a concentration meter including a housing including a hollow, an osmosis membrane covering the hollow, and internal liquid stored in the hollow; a tank configured to store measurement target liquid and holding the concentration meter so that the osmosis membrane is in contact with the measurement target liquid; a first adjusting portion configured to adjust a pressure of the internal liquid; a second adjusting portion configured to adjust a pressure of the measurement target liquid; a controlling portion configured to control the first adjusting portion and the second adjusting portion.

Abstract: A hybrid detection apparatus including a detection device and a functional circuit is provided. The detection device is configured to execute a first detection function, so as to obtain first detection information. The functional circuit is suitable to be removably connected to the detection device. When the functional circuit is connected to the detection device, the detection device controls the functional circuit for performing a second detection function, so as to obtain second detection information. One of the first and the second detection functions is an image capturing function, and another one of the first and the second detection functions is a temperature detection function.

Abstract: A bronchoscope system is disclosed that can include a bronchoscope and a bronchoscopy instrument. The bronchoscope can include a rigid tube for insertion into an airway of a patient. The rigid tube can have a proximal end, a distal end, and a working channel extending between the proximal and distal ends sized to facilitate ventilation of the airway via gas flow through the working channel. The bronchoscope can also include a gas port at the proximal end of the rigid tube in communication with the working channel to deliver a gas to the airway via the working channel. In addition, the bronchoscope can include an instrument port at the proximal end of the rigid tube in communication with the working channel to facilitate insertion of an instrument through the working channel into the airway. The bronchoscope can also include at least one of an illumination component and an imaging component oriented at the distal end of the rigid tube.

Abstract: A laparoscopic device includes a flexible insertion part including an imaging optical system and an illumination optical system that are covered with an exterior tube; and an operational part connected to a base end of the insertion part. The insertion part is inserted into a peritoneal dialysis catheter for observation of an abdominal cavity, and the insertion part includes a distal extended part that is extendable from the peritoneal dialysis catheter in the abdominal cavity during use and formed in a shape with a curved part having a cumulative central angle between 180° and 360°.

Abstract: Visualization and ablation systems and catheters. The systems can capture a plurality of different 2D images of the patient's anatomy adjacent an expandable member, each of which visualizes at least one part of the patient that is in contact with the expandable membrane, tag each of the plurality of different 2D images with information indicative of the position and orientation of a locational element when each of the plurality of different 2D images was captured, create a patient map, wherein creating the patient map comprises placing each of the plurality of different 2D images at the corresponding tagged position and orientation into a 3 space, and display the patient map.

Abstract: A visual function evaluation is performed using a sequence of interactions with a mobile device. A patient user may perform a variety of visual tests using the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the test results to a remote server implementing analysis of the visual function results using network service. The network service receives the test results, processes the results, and provides the processed results to a healthcare provider. The processed results may include trends of the user's visual function test performance. The healthcare provider, such as a physician, may optimize and administer treatment based on the data. Early detection of changes in visual function can enable the healthcare provider to individualize treatment, helping to prevent vision loss while minimizing visits to the office, discomfort, and expense.

Abstract: An example magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coil base apparatus for use with interchangeable attachable and detachable coil attachments is described. The coil base apparatus electrically and mechanically couples to different MRI coil attachments designed for imaging different body parts (e.g., ankles, knees, wrists, elbows, shoulders). The MRI coil base apparatus includes elements (e.g., channel, pre-amplifier, mixer, feed circuit, decoupling circuit) for controlling the coil attachment to transmit radio frequency (RF) energy that produces nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) in an object exposed to the RF energy. The coil attachment includes elements that transmit the RF energy and a copper trace that receives resulting NMR signals. The coil base apparatus may include a slide apparatus for repositioning the coil attachment in one axis when the coil attachment is coupled to the coil base apparatus or a pivot apparatus for rotating the coil attachment when it is coupled to the coil base apparatus.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein describes an improved MR imaging system for breast tissue. The MR imaging system includes a pair of antenna coil arrays that are movable with respect to a base plate on which the coil arrays are mounted. A fixed coil array may also be mounted in a medial location on the base plate. The MR imaging system provides an abdominal support structure and a head support structure to position a patient in a prone position over the movable and fixed coil arrays. An additional support pad may be provided on the upper surface of the medial coil to support the patient's chest. Each of the movable antenna coil arrays may be moved laterally along the base plate to adjust the space between the two arrays. Once adjusted, each of the movable antenna coil arrays may be secured in the adjusted position to immobilize the breast tissue.

Abstract: A general-purpose mobile communication device, general-purpose computer user-interface device, and other non-health-related electronic devices with cardiovascular monitoring capability. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise a general-purpose mobile communication device (e.g., a cellular telephone, portable email device, personal digital assistant, etc.) comprising a communication interface module adapted to communicate with a general-purpose communication network, and at least one module operational to acquire cardiac information from a user of the general-purpose mobile communication device. The general-purpose communication device may, for example, comprise a cardiac sensor (e.g., electrodes) disposed on the mobile communication device, which may be utilized to acquire cardiac information during use of the mobile communication device. Various aspects of the present invention may also comprise a non-health related electronic device (e.g.

Abstract: A wearable master electronic device (Amulet) has a processor with memory, the processor coupled to a body-area network (BAN) radio and uplink radio. The device has firmware for BAN communications with wearable nodes to receive data, and in an embodiment, send configuration data. The device has firmware for using the uplink radio to download apps and configurations, and upload data to a server. An embodiment has accelerometers in Amulet and wearable node, and firmware for using accelerometer readings to determine if node and Amulet are worn by the same subject. Other embodiments use pulse sensors or microphones in the Amulet and node to both identify a subject and verify the Amulet and node are worn by the same subject. Another embodiment uses a bioimpedance sensor to identify the subject. The wearable node may be an insulin pump, chemotherapy pump, TENS unit, cardiac monitor, or other device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for detecting a brain lesion in a magnetic resonance (MR) image, and computer-readable recording medium for implementing the method. The apparatus includes an image area selector for receiving an MR image and creating an image of a brain portion (brain portion image) in which the brain portion is selectively presented; and an image processor for receiving the brain portion image and performing contrast adjustment on the brain portion image to obtain an image for diagnosis in which an area with a suspected lesion is emphasized.

Abstract: A palpation device for palpation of tissues for characterization (e.g., qualification and/or quantification) of subcutaneous structures is provided. The palpation device includes a frame formed from a substantially rigid material and comprising an opening; a tonometric lens extending through the opening of the frame; and a radiation source. The lens is configured to at least partially impinge a tissue of interest to identify an object embedded therein. The lens includes a body having a reflective coating on an outer surface thereof. The radiation source is positioned to illuminate the reflective coating such that a topography of the coating can be observed. The body includes a body material that is as stiff or stiffer than the tissue of interest and less stiff than the embedded object to be characterized. A system including the palpation device and an image device for obtaining an image through the lens is also provided.

Abstract: An optical measuring device including a light source, a light beam path adjuster, a light detector and a controller is provided. The light source may emit light toward an object in a predetermined progress direction. The light beam path adjuster may be disposed between the light source and the object and may change a progress path of the light emitted from the light source. The light detector may receive the light that is reflected from the object after passing through the light beam path adjuster. The controller may compare a first effective beam path length of the reflected light that the light detector receives with a predetermined target beam path length and control a refractive angle of the light beam path adjuster based on a beam path length difference between the first effective beam path length and the predetermined target beam path length.

Abstract: A biological measurement apparatus includes a first detecting section including a first infrared sensor radiating an infrared ray on an arm, receiving the infrared ray reflected from the arm, and outputting light intensity data and a first force sensor detecting a contact force between the first infrared sensor and the arm, a second detecting section including a second infrared sensor and a second force sensor, a holding section holding the first detecting section and the second detecting section such that the first and second infrared sensors contact the arm, a pressing-force determining section comparing the force with a determination value and determining whether the force is within a predetermined range, and a component-concentration calculating section calculating a blood sugar level using the light intensity data when the pressing-force determining section determines that the contact force is within the predetermined range.

Abstract: A device having a health detecting function (10), a display apparatus (1), a system and a health detecting method are provided, capable of monitoring physical condition and discovering an illness in time. The device (10) having the health detecting function includes a processing module (101) and a storage module (102). The processing module (101) is configured for receiving image information of a detected person and storing the image information in the storage module (102). The image information of the detected person includes a part image of the detected person and an acquiring time and an ambient light intensity when acquiring the part image.

Abstract: This optical measurement system 100 is provided with a plurality of optical measurement units 1 and a control device 2 that controls the optical measurement unit. The control device includes a communication unit 24 that obtains specific state information 30 on whether or not the optical measurement unit is in a measurable state by communication for each of a plurality of optical measurement units, a display unit 25 that collectively displays the obtained state information for each of the plurality of optical measurement units, and a control unit 21 that controls a plurality of optical measurement units so that a simultaneous measurement is performed.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining information regarding a biological structure(s) can include, for example a light guiding arrangement which can include a fiber through which an electromagnetic radiation(s) can be propagated, where the electromagnetic radiation can be provided to or from the structure. An at least partially reflective arrangement can have multiple surfaces, where the reflecting arrangement can be situated with respect to the optical arrangement such that the surfaces thereof each can receive a(s) beam of the electromagnetic radiations instantaneously, and a receiving arrangement(s) which can be configured to receive the reflected radiation from the surfaces which include speckle patterns.

Abstract: A system that produces temperature estimations of a tissue surface comprises a base, a probe assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, a fiber assembly extending through the probe assembly, a motion unit at the base constructed and arranged to at least one of rotate at least one fiber relative to the base about the longitudinal axis and translate the at least one fiber relative to the base in a linear direction along the longitudinal axis, a first coupling mechanism coupled to the base, wherein the handle is removably coupled to the first coupling mechanism, and a second coupling mechanism at the motion unit, wherein the probe connector is removably coupled to the second coupling mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems may be operable to obtain non-contact diagnostic information about movements of scattering objects such as fluids in subsurface vasculature in tissue. As an example, a method may include causing a light source to illuminate the tissue with at least a first portion of the emitted light and illuminate an optical modulator with at least a second portion of the emitted light. The second portion of the emitted light may be modulated by the optical modulator. An offset source is configured to provide an offset frequency signal. An image sensor may receive optical information from the sample. A heterodyne signal based on the reference frequency signal and the offset frequency signal may be used as a gain input of each detector element of the image sensor. Based on the received information, a movement of a portion of the sample may be determined.

Abstract: An arrangement (100) and a device (101) for determining pulse transit time comprise an accelerometer (102) and a pulse wave sensor (103) for sensing a pulse wave. The accelerometer (102) determines a cardiac systole, and the pulse wave sensor (103) determines the pulse wave induced by said cardiac systole ejection. A first trigger signal is determined at the moment of said determined cardiac systole, and a second trigger signal at the moment of said determined pulse wave. The pulse transit time is then determined as a time difference between said first and second trigger signals.

Abstract: A blood pressure measurement cuff includes a belt-shaped body and a ring having a temporary fastening structure that allows a region continuous with the outer circumferential end of the belt-shaped body to be pulled through the ring away from the measurement site during attachment and suppresses a case in which the region continuous with the outer circumferential end of the belt-shaped body is pulled back through the ring by elastic force of the measurement site. The temporary fastening structure includes a sleeve member fitted around a second side of the ring for pivoting around the second side. The sleeve member includes a first region that allows the outer cloth to slide and a second region having a projection that applies friction to the outer cloth in that order from an upstream side toward a downstream side with respect to a direction in which the belt-shaped body is pulled.

Abstract: Disclosed examples include heart rate monitor systems and methods to estimate a patient heart rate or rate of another pulsed signal, in which rate hypotheses or states, are identified for a current time window according to digital sample values of the pulsed signal for a current sample time window, and a rate change value is computed for potential rate transitions between states of the current and previous time windows. Transition pair branch metric values are computed as a function of the rate change value and a frequency domain amplitude of the corresponding rate hypothesis for the current time window, and the pulsed signal rate estimate is determined according to a maximum path metric computed according to the branch metric value and a corresponding path metric value for the previous time window.

Abstract: An emergency medical alert wearable. The wearable includes sensors that are configured to monitor various physiological parameters of the wearer, including blood pressure and heart rate. When the wearable detects a deviation in the monitored physiological parameters, the wearable emits an audible alert and transmits a notification, which includes the location of the wearable, to an emergency medical service. The wearable thereby notifies both any individual who may be in the vicinity of the wearer and the appropriate authorities that the wearer is potentially suffering from an emergency medical condition and requires assistance.

Abstract: One aspect relates to a method of producing a sleeve for a ring electrode for electrophysiological and neuro-medical applications from a biocompatible metallic tape. Repetitive structures are punched into the tape and each includes at least one surface that is connected by at least one fin to at least one external strip. The at least one external strip connects the repetitive structures to each other on the margin. A sleeve mold is formed from a multiple of the repetitive structures through multiple reforming steps by a reforming technique. The sleeve mold is punched off the such that the sleeve is formed with a first tube-shaped region with a larger diameter and a second tube-shaped region with a smaller diameter. The first region with the larger diameter has a larger external diameter and internal diameter than the second region with the smaller diameter, and the two regions are connected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile electrocardiograph (ECG) apparatus in which: there is no need to provide a monitor or other display unit to an ECG unit, allowing the apparatus to be commensurately reduced in size and weight; the cost of operation is reduced through the use of a handheld electrode unit; and a body-surface-adhering electrode can be used in only cases when low-noise tests are required, thus promoting ease of handling.

Abstract: A system for displaying biometric measurements may include a first unit of time along a first axis, a second unit of time along a second axis, and a gradient block. The second unit of time may be smaller than the first unit of time. The gradient block may have a primary characteristic indicative of a primary characteristic of a cardiac event detected during a collection time and located at the interaction of the first axis and the second axis corresponding to a collection time of cardiac activity.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a sensing circuit and an arrhythmia detection circuit. The sensing circuit is configured to generate a sensed physiological signal representative of cardiac activity of a subject. The arrhythmia detection circuit is configured to monitor ventricular depolarization (V-V) intervals using the sensed physiological signal, detect when at least a portion of the V-V intervals satisfies an arrhythmia detection threshold interval, calculate a value of variability of the V-V intervals and calculate a value of variability of a systolic portion of the V-V intervals in response to the detection, and generate an indication of atrial fibrillation (AF) according to a comparison including the value of variability of the V-V intervals and the value of variability of the systolic portion of the V-V intervals and provide the indication to at least one of a user or process.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a module (1) to capture signals from the body of a patient (animal or human), comprising at least one sensor to capture cardiac electrical signals (4) and at least one sensor to capture body impedance signals (5). This invention also refers to a module (1) to capture signals from the body of a patient (animal or human), comprising at least one sensor (8) capable of simultaneously capturing cardiac electrical signals and/or body impedance signals.

Abstract: A cardiac function measurement and evaluation device is provided to measure and evaluate cardiac function in patients with atrial fibrillation, sinus arrhythmia, and the like, using thoracic impedance data and electrocardiogram data. By creating a two-dimensional scatter plot in which (dZ/dt)min values and preceding RR intervals (RR1) corresponding thereto, and the like obtained by thoracic impedance measurement, are plotted, it is possible to visually and easily evaluate the state of cardiac function in patients with atrial fibrillation and sinus arrhythmia. Using the measurement and evaluation device of the present invention makes it possible to perform examinations easily and repeatedly with less burden on patients. Therefore, it is possible to provide very useful information for diagnosing heart disease, selecting drugs, and the like.

Abstract: An action recognition method based on a surface electromyography signal includes obtaining surface electromyography signals of multiple channels, determining a valid surface electromyography signal according to the surface electromyography signals of the multiple channels, determining a frequency of the valid surface electromyography signal, and determining, according to the frequency of the valid surface electromyography signal, a body action corresponding to the surface electromyography signals of the multiple channels. A frequency of a surface electromyography signal is irrelevant to a feature such as signal strength, therefore, the method can significantly improve accuracy of action recognition based on a surface electromyography signal. Moreover, with a frequency being used as a recognition feature, a user does not need to conduct an action with a large range, which brings better user experience.

Abstract: A catheter including expandable electrode assembly having a distal cap that mechanically engages a locking feature provided on the distal ends of each of two or more flexible splines forming a portion of the expandable electrode assembly is described. The distal cap defines an atraumatic distal tip of the catheter. The catheter may be used in a cardiac mapping and/or ablation procedure.

Abstract: This document discloses EEG headset designs that address shortcomings in prior art headsets and also provides headset solutions for new and useful applications utilizing EEG headsets. One such application is brain computer interface (BCI) applications, and more specifically, a BCI application for stroke therapy in which the headset is utilized to obtain ipsilateral brain signals. This document also discloses BCI devices and methods utilizing EEG headsets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rehabilitation system (10) for a patient (24) suffering from a damaged muscle and/or nerve, said system (10) comprising: a brain activity sensor (14) for measuring a patient's brain activity related to controlling the damaged muscle and/or nerve; —a muscle sensor (18) for measuring a muscular activity of the damaged muscle and/or a neural activity of the damaged nerve; a display (22) for displaying a representation (34) of an affected body part of the patient (24); and a control unit (20) for determining an intended movement of the affected body part in which the damaged muscle and/or nerve is arranged, and for controlling the display (22) to display a representation (36) of the intended movement, wherein the control unit (20) is configured to determine the intended movement based on the patient's brain activity measured by the brain activity sensor (14) and based on the muscular and/or neural activity of the damaged muscle and/or nerve measured by the muscle sensor (18).

Abstract: A method of determining a state is disclosed. The method is to be executed by a computer The method includes determining a moisture state according to a reception state of a reflection wave of a radio wave, the radio wave being transmitted to a human body via a wear item, the wear item being on the human body, and outputting according to the determined result.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining characteristics of pulsatility of the brain (5) comprises: an ultra-wideband microwave transceiver (1) arranged to generate ultra-wideband microwave pulses (6); a transmitting means (3) arranged to transmit the ultra-wideband microwave pulses; and a receiving means (3) arranged to receive a signal corresponding to detection of the pulses. A method of determining characteristics of pulsatility of a first part of the brain comprises: transmitting ultra-wideband microwave pulses into the first part of the brain; receiving a signal corresponding to detection of the pulses; and processing the signal.

Abstract: A sweat and heart rate determination system includes a transmitter; a receiver; and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a heart rate based on a result of a frequency analysis for the reflection wave received by the receiver; determine a sweating state of the human body based on a strength of the reflection wave received by the receiver; and output information related to the determined heart rate, and information related to the determined sweating state.

Abstract: Body-mountable devices are provided to detect the presence or status of an analyte in subsurface vasculature of a body by detecting fluorescent reporters that are bound to instances of the analyte in the subsurface vasculature. Such devices further operate to exert an attractive magnetic force on magnetic nanoparticle-containing probes that are configured to bind to the analyte, thus concentrating the analyte proximate the devices by magnetically exerting attractive forces on such probes that are bound to instances of the analyte. The analyte can be an extracellular vesicle that is characteristic of a cancer, and a body-mountable device as described herein could be used to detect such extracellular vesicles in a portion of subsurface vasculature such that a presence or status of a tumor could be determined based on an amount, presence, or other detected property of the extracellular vesicle.

Abstract: An active catheter design incorporating a distal loop coil that is electrically connected to an ultrasonic transducer having a comparable profile. The ultrasonic transducer induces ultrasonic waves at the Larmor frequency at the distal end of a dielectric optical fiber that runs along the active catheter shaft. The optical fiber serves as the transmission line instead of a convention conductor, eliminating the RF induced heating. The dynamic strain generated by the ultrasonic transducer can be measured using optical interferometry by coupling a laser at the proximal end of the optical fiber using the acousto-optical effect. A fiber embedded Bragg reflector grating, for example, can be used for this purpose. The device can also be used for simultaneous temperature measurements among other parameters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of catheter and radiating coil location in a human body. In particular, when a radiating coil is used in conjunction with a catheter, a coil locating device can be used to determine the distance the coil is from the device and its depth in the patient's body. A display is provided that shows both a reference image of a portion of a non-subject body and an image of the coil located on the display with reference to the reference image. This is achieved by locating the coil-locating device on a predetermined landmark on the patient's body. The coil and its signal wires can be incorporated into a stylet, guide wire or a catheter. The coil locating device can be orientated towards the head of the patient and for an axis of the device to be aligned with the mid sagittal plane of the patient.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and corresponding methods to place and further monitor an implanted medical device. The implanted device includes a fluorescent material that is disposed on a portion of a tip of the device. The system also includes a skin patch having one or more infrared light detectors configured to detect light radiation from the fluorescent material on the implanted device located beneath a skin surface of living tissue. The system further includes an image processing module that is configured to construct an image of the implanted device and its surroundings. The processor further registers and analyzes the position of the implanted device and provides an appropriate feedback signal to a monitoring station.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus measuring a subject using a pattern projection image of the subject on which a light and dark pattern of light is projected, includes an insertion tube; an image sensor; an objective optical system forming the subject image on the image sensor; an illumination light source illuminating the subject; a pattern projector projecting the light and dark pattern onto the subject; and a projection window disposed at a distal end portion of the insertion tube. When the projection window is viewed from the front and the distal end portion of the insertion tube is divided into two sides by an imaginary first plane which includes a central axis of the insertion tube, a center of the projection window is at one of the two sides of the distal end portion of the insertion tube. An observation window is disposed at the distal end portion of the insertion tube.

Abstract: A wearable patient monitoring device in a patient monitoring system includes motion sensors generating sensor output signals in response to sensed patient motion, and a processor that processes the sensor output signals according to a template-matching monitoring process that includes (1) detecting occurrence of a first event of a multi-event movement based on first values of the sensor output signals, the multi-event movement having a finite-state-machine (FSM) representation as a sequence of states corresponding to events and expected values of the sensor output signals of the multi-event movement, (2) detecting occurrence of remaining events of the multi-event movement based on a sequence of subsequent values of the sensor output signals, and (3) upon detecting a last event of the multi-event movement, generating an output signal indicating detection of the patient performing the multi-event movement.

Abstract: In one aspect of the disclosed implementations, a device includes one or more motion sensors for sensing motion of the device and providing activity data indicative of the sensed motion. The device also includes one or more processors for monitoring the activity data, and receiving or generating annotation data for annotating the activity data with one or more markers or indicators to define one or more characteristics of an activity session. The device also includes one or more feedback devices for providing feedback, a notice, or an indication to a user based on the monitoring. The device further includes a portable housing that encloses at least portions of the motion sensors, the processors and the feedback devices.