Abstract: Methods and systems for sensor calibration and sensor glucose (SG) fusion are used advantageously to improve the accuracy and reliability of orthogonally redundant glucose sensor devices, which may include optical and electrochemical glucose sensors. Calibration for both sensors may be achieved via fixed-offset and/or dynamic regression methodologies, depending, e.g., on sensor stability and Isig-Ratio pair correlation. For SG fusion, respective integrity checks may be performed for SG values from the optical and electrochemical sensors, and the SG values calibrated if the integrity checks are passed. Integrity checks may include checking for sensitivity loss, noise, and drift. If the integrity checks are failed, in-line sensor mapping between the electrochemical and optical sensors may be performed prior to calibration.

Abstract: Device and method for non-invasively measuring the level of glucose in blood. The device comprises a light shielded chamber, a light emitter operative to emit light in the green-turquoise (GT) wavelength range into the light shielded chamber, a detector operative to detect GT light in the GT wavelength range in the light shielded chamber, a tissue receiving area for removably receiving at least a part of a human tissue such to be housed within the light shielded chamber so that the emitted light is incident onto the human tissue, and a monitoring engine operative to determine a level of glucose in blood based on the amount of emitted and detected GT light.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sensor calibration and sensor glucose (SG) fusion are used advantageously to improve the accuracy and reliability of orthogonally redundant glucose sensor devices, which may include optical and electrochemical glucose sensors. Calibration for both sensors may be achieved via fixed-offset and/or dynamic regression methodologies, depending, e.g., on sensor stability and Isig-Ratio pair correlation. For SG fusion, respective integrity checks may be performed for SG values from the optical and electrochemical sensors, and the SG values calibrated if the integrity checks are passed. Integrity checks may include checking for sensitivity loss, noise, and drift. If the integrity checks are failed, in-line sensor mapping between the electrochemical and optical sensors may be performed prior to calibration.

Abstract: A low cost portable high speed quantitative system for diffuse optical spectroscopic imaging of human tissue. The hybrid system (CWFD) can measure absolute optical properties from 660 nm to 980 nm and recover all tissue chromophore concentrations. The standalone FD module can be utilized to measure scattering at every measurement and recover deoxygenated and oxygenated hemoglobin concentrations. The CW module can operate concurrently with the FD module to also measure water and lipid. The high temporal resolution and large signal-to-noise ratio of the CWFD system may be used to explore tissue oximetry, vascular occlusion, and paced breathing models to measure and analyze tissue hemodynamics response to changes in blood flow. Continuous monitoring of vasculature response to various modified blood perfusion conditions can provide information about local tissue metabolism and physiological state (dysfunction).

Abstract: A method for facilitating diagnosis of an affective disorder in a person can include (a) acquiring 1H spectroscopic data to obtain an indicator of total choline (tCho) and creatine (Cr) in an area, e.g., the anterior cingulate cortex, of the person's brain; and (b) determining, by a processor and based on the indicator, at least one of (i) a likely diagnosis of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, or (ii) a probability of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, in the person.

Abstract: A method for measuring the displacements of a vertebral column having a segment comprising at least one vertebra having a body delimited by an upper vertebral end plate and a lower vertebral end plate, and each vertebra in the segment having a location marker associated, attached thereto and providing a location system with an orientation of the location marker, the method comprising: a detection of the initial orientations of the location marker; a determination, for each vertebra, of an initial orientation of a vertebral plane parallel to at least one end plate of the vertebra; and a detection, for each vertebra, of the current orientation of the vertebral plane of the vertebra from the current orientation of the location marker associated and the geometrical transformation associated with the vertebra.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable device (1) comprising a frame (2) which comprises a receptacle (9) that is intended to receive a subject's foot and is mounted in a pivoting manner on the frame, a means (10, 13) for temporarily locking the receptacle in a first position, the device comprising means (19) for determining a torque exerted on the receptacle, means (20) for determining an angular displacement of the receptacle relative to the frame, and means (22) for determining an angular acceleration of the receptacle during an angular displacement of the receptacle, at least the locking means and the means for determining a torque being arranged in the frame behind the receptacle when the receptacle opening faces the subject. The invention also relates to a frame of such a device.

Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.

Abstract: A massage machine includes a backrest and a seat, and further includes a treatment unit configured to perform a treatment with respect to a subject; a measurement unit configured to measure beat rates of the subject or an amylase activity in saliva of the subject before and after a predetermined time; and an evaluation portion. The evaluation portion performs an evaluation of the treatment based on a first index indicating a parasympathetic nervous function activity of the subject and a second index indicating a sympathetic nervous function activity of the subject. The first index and the second index are obtained based on the beat rates or the amylase activity before and after the predetermined time.

Abstract: A quantitative, non-invasive optical spectroscopy technique for measuring dynamic changes in adipose tissue structure and metabolism in vivo. The technique requires multiple wavelengths of light in the near-infrared (650-1000 nm). Using these wavelengths of light, adipose tissue is illuminated and light that returns to a photodetector is analyzed. From the return signals, the absorption and reduced scattering coefficients (?a and ?s?) at each wavelength are calculated. The obtained pa and ?s? values allow for quantification of biomarkers and indices which allow for measurement of fat composition and metabolism. The concentration of oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin, the fractional water and lipid content, and information about the size distribution of light scatterers in the adipose tissue are also determined. A detailed and quantitative understanding of fat composition and metabolism is thereby provided which describes the effectiveness of interventions to improve the health of a patient.

Abstract: Provided is a non-invasive system and method of determining human body fat based on image processing. The method includes receiving at least one ultrasound scan image of at least a portion of a skin layer as disposed above one or more additional tissue layers, the skin layer defining a horizontal axis and the image provided by a plurality of pixels. The method continues by horizontally blurring the pixels of the image and thresholding the pixels of the image to provide a binary image having a plurality of elements of different sizes. The method continues with morphing the structural elements of the binary image to remove small elements and connect large elements. With this resulting image, the method distinguishes a body fat layer from the remaining elements and determines the body fat layer thickness. An associated system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An example system for estimating a hydration level of an individual can include: a mechanism configured to apply mechanical pressure to a digit of the individual; an light detector configured to sense the light from the digit; and a controller programmed to perform functions including: send a first signal to the mechanism to apply the mechanical pressure to the digit; send a second signal to the mechanism to release the mechanical pressure on the digit; determine a capillary refill time based upon a third signal from the light detector indicating an amount of time for capillaries of the individual to refill with blood; and estimate the hydration level of the individual based upon the capillary refill time and one or more additional parameters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective sports equipment system with real-time impact monitoring of a player engaged in a contact sporting activity. The system includes a protective equipment assembly and an interface liner disposed within a padding assembly of the protective equipment assembly. The interface liner has a sensing and control unit with an array of sensors to detect impact data, a processor to determine an impact result, and a transmitter to transmit the impact result. The system also includes a remote unit that receives and displays the transmitted impact result.

Abstract: A wearable action-aware device is disclosed. The wearable action-aware device includes a clothing body, a signal receiving and computing element, and a conductive line made of conductive fabric. Two ends of the conductive line are electrically connected to the signal receiving and computing element, respectively, to form a circuit, and both the signal receiving and computing element and the conductive line are disposed on the clothing body. An exposed side of the conductive line has electrical conductivity, and the circuit is disposed on a part of the clothing body corresponding to a part of a body that needs to be measured. Action information of a user can be measured when the user wears the present invention wearable action-aware device.

Abstract: A physiological monitoring system for noninvasively monitoring physiological parameters of a subject, comprising a fitness monitoring system for monitoring physiological parameters of a subject engaged in a physical activity, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, includes (i) a monitoring garment adapted to cover at least a portion of a subject's torso, (ii) a magnetometer subsystem including a first magnetometer and a second magnetometer, wherein the first and second magnetometers are responsive to changes in distance therebetween, wherein the magnetometer subsystem is configured to generate and transmit a signal representative of a change in the distance between the first and second magnetometers, wherein the first and second magnetometers are incorporated into the monitoring garment, and wherein the first and second magnetometers are proximate to the subject's chest region when the monitoring garment is worn by the subject.

Abstract: An optical sensor module for detecting and/or measuring physiological information that can be integrated into a wearable device, such as a headset, a wristband, a ring, etc., includes a housing supporting an optical source and an optical detector. The housing overlies the optical source and optical detector and includes a first light guide comprising light transmissive material in optical communication with the optical source and a second light guide comprising light transmissive material in optical communication with the optical detector. The first and second light guides define respective first and second axial directions that are outwardly diverging. When the sensor module is in use and placed adjacent the skin of a user, light rays emanating from the optical source and directed into the skin of the user cannot overlap with light rays returning through the skin of the user.

Abstract: A disclosed tool is configured to be attached to a human body to enable carrying a biological sensor for measurement related to the human body. The tool includes a body part that includes a pocket part capable of accommodating the biological sensor, the body part being configured to be opposed to a chest region of the human body in an attached state of the tool; a shoulder part coupled to the body part, the shoulder part being configured to rest on a shoulder region of the human body in the attached state of the tool; and a torso part coupled to the body part, the torso part being configured to extend around a torso region of the human body in the attached state of the tool.

Abstract: A suction-attachment structure includes an electrically conducting unit and a suction-attaching member. The suction-attaching member includes a base. The base has an edge from which a wall extends. The wall has an upper end forming an attaching face. The electrically conducting unit is coupled to the base of the suction-attaching member. The attaching face formed at the upper end of the wall defines a suction-attaching configuration to allow the suction-attaching member to securely hold the electrically conducting unit in position. As such, the electrically conducting unit is prevented from displacing during an operation of detection and contact engagement with a surface layer of a human body can be securely maintained for carrying out detection of physiological signals.

Abstract: A device and method for delivering a device such as a sensor or fluid transport structure or a fluid transport structure sensor combination into, for example, mammalian skin. Such a device allows a sensor to penetrate mammalian skin without the use of an introducer device such as a needle. A device in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing for attachment to mammalian skin including an exit port for receiving the distal end of a biosensor and an injection activation device including a mechanism for forcing the sensing device from a first position within the housing, through the exit port to a second position, with sufficiently high velocity to partially penetrate the mammalian skin.

Abstract: A system (1) and apparatus comprising a multisensor guidewire (100/200/300) for use in interventional cardiology, e.g., Transcatheter Valve Therapies (TVT), comprises a plurality of optical sensors (10/20) for direct measurement of cardiovascular parameters, e.g. transvalvular blood pressure gradients and flow. A conventional outer coil wire (35) contains a shaped core wire (31) having a cross-section defining a channel surface (132), e.g. grooves (32), extending along its length, to position optical fibers (11) and optical sensors (10/20) in a channel (33). Advantageously, the core wire has a diameter that provides sufficient stiffness to the guidewire for use as a support guidewire for TVT, e.g. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), while accommodating multiple sensors and fibers within a guidewire of outside diameter ?0.89 mm. An optical connector (112) couples the guidewire to a control system (150).

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for reducing noise in neural recording device. A neural recording system can include a radiofrequency (RF) transmitter configured to transmit an RF signal. A neural electrode can be configured to receive a neural signal from nervous tissue. An analog to digital converter (ADC) configured to, receive the neural signal from the neural electrode, sample the received neural signal, and generate a digital output based on the sampled neural signal. The system also can include a phase-locked loop (PLL) oscillator configured to synchronize the sampling frequency of the ADC with the RF signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms.

Abstract: Contact tracing during an event is provided. Community interaction information for one or more clusters is determined. The community interaction information for a cluster correlates times and physical locations of one or more individuals within an area corresponding to the cluster. It is determined that a first individual has traveled from a first area corresponding to a first cluster to a second area corresponding to a second cluster. The determination is based, at least in part, on correlated times and physical locations of the first individual. One or more at-risk individuals is identified based, at least in part, on the community interaction information of the second cluster.

Abstract: The claimed invention presents methods for predicting the outcomes of physiological systems in real time using limited data input and computational resources. The claimed invention is comprised of simplified, or abstracted, physiological models, derived from detailed cloud-based computational systems biology models. Abstracted models are capable of utilizing limited data streams, typically obtained from non-invasive data acquisition devices, to accurately estimate, predict and display the outcomes of physiological systems in real time on the device, compared to detailed cloud-based estimations that are computationally demanding and can be used to continuously update abstracted models over time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring data associated with a plurality of physiological characteristics of a patient, comprising: the methods include generating a set of super-alarm patterns associated with the plurality of physiological conditions, wherein the super-alarm patterns comprising data relating to a combination of at least two individual raw alarms from independent physiological data streams that co-occur within a temporal window, and triggering an alarm if a combination of the input physiological data matches at least a portion of a generated super-alarm pattern.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automated tube current modulation (ATCM). In one embodiment, a method for an imaging system comprises: calculating a desired dose level based on a clinical task, a size of a subject to be scanned, and an image quality level; generating a scan protocol based on a relation between the image quality level and at least one characteristic of the imaging system; and performing a scan of the subject at the desired dose level and according to the generated scan protocol. In this way, ATCM can be optimized based on elements that impact image quality such as the clinical task, the physical characteristics of the imaging system, the individual patient, and the reader's preference.

Abstract: A CT scanning system includes a rotatable gantry having an opening for receiving an object to be scanned, an x-ray tube, and a detector comprising an imaging area of pixels and a calibration area of pixels. The system further includes a pre-patient collimator positioned between the x-ray tube and the detector having first and second apertures that pass x-rays respectively to at least a portion of the imaging area of pixels, and to the calibration area of pixels, a motor configured to move the pre-patient collimator, and a computer programmed to determine a focal spot location using energy derived from x-rays that fall upon the calibration area of pixels, and issue commands to a motor to adjust a position of the pre-patient collimator based on the determination.

Abstract: Provided are an X-ray detecting apparatus which is capable of controlling an electric power supplied to an X-ray detector module while an X-ray tomography scanning is being performed, and a method for operating the X-ray detecting apparatus. The X-ray detecting apparatus includes an X-ray detector module which has a heat dissipation structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grating device (50) for phase contrast and/or dark-field imaging of a movable object (34), an interferometer unit (20), a phase contrast and/or dark-field imaging system (10), a phase contrast and/or dark-field imaging method, a computer program element for controlling such device and a computer readable medium having stored such computer program element. The grating device (50) comprises a grating unit (51), an actuation unit (52), a motion detecting unit (53), and a control unit (54). The actuation unit (52) is configured to position the grating unit (51) in different sampling positions relative to the moveable object (34). The motion detecting unit (53) is configured to detect a motion of the movable object (34). The detected motion of the moveable object (34) may be a repetitive motion.

Abstract: The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a radiographic imaging device in which visibility is improved by preventing a phenomenon in which a stent image is inverted in an enlarged displayed video of a stent image that appears in a live image. The present disclosure makes it possible to provide a radiographic imaging device in which visibility is improved by preventing a phenomenon in which a stent image is inverted in an enlarged displayed video of a stent image that appears in a live image. Specifically, the present disclosure is provided with a trimming unit that performs editing such that, from among two stent markers indicating the position of a stent image that appears in a superimposed frame generated by superimposing source frames that serve as the source of a live image, a specific stent marker is constantly oriented in the same direction on the frame.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided for projecting a display of information for an x-ray device. The display of information is projected on the patient, on the table 205 area or on a combination thereof. A compact projector 207 is provided to project the display of information on a previously unused region of the patient and table 207, and provides a source of diagnostic and safety information without further crowding the room. The projected display of information may be a system state, a patient state, a surgical tool position or another relevant image. A compact sensor or range scanner 209 may be employed to capture three-dimensional distance information in the x-ray system. The three-dimensional distance information may be used to reduce distortion in the projected image, selectively darken regions of the projected image, automatically configure the x-ray system, capture inputs from the operator and improve safety in the x-ray system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are workstation, medical imaging apparatus having the same and method for controlling thereof. The medical imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to irradiate X-rays; an X-ray detector configured to obtain raw data by detecting X-rays irradiated from the X-ray source; and an image processor configured to determine a motion parameter to represent motion of at least one of an object, the X-ray source, and the X-ray detector from a medical image reconstructed based on the obtained raw data, and reconstruct a motion-compensated medical image of the object based on a virtual trajectory of the X-ray source generated based on the determined motion parameter.

Abstract: Provided are a tomography apparatus and a method for reconstructing a tomography image. The method includes obtaining a plurality of raw data corresponding to a plurality of views by performing a tomography scan on an object and deblurring each of the plurality of raw data based on a point spread function (PSF) that varies according to locations in a field of view (FOV) in a gantry. The method also includes reconstructing a final tomography image in which a motion of the object is corrected from the plurality of deblurred raw data based on a motion vector indicating the motion of the object.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method comprises, during a scan session, performing a first scan of a heart of a subject using a first scan protocol, performing a second scan of the heart using a second scan protocol, and performing a third scan of the heart using the first scan protocol, and while performing the first scan and the third scan, adjusting a scan rate of the first scan protocol based on a heart rate of the subject. In this way, multiple scan protocols, such as angiography and perfusion scan protocols, can be interleaved within a single scan and the scan protocol may be adapted to a patient.

Abstract: A high voltage generation apparatus according to an embodiment includes power factor improvement circuitry and gain adjustment circuitry. The power factor improvement circuitry improves a power factor of alternating current (AC) power output from an AC power source in order to supply an X-ray tube with power that is controlled based on a reference voltage. The gain adjustment circuitry is included in the power factor improvement circuitry, and adjusts a gain of an output voltage relative to the reference voltage so that the gain differs between a first period including a start of irradiation of X-rays by the X-ray tube or an end of irradiation of X-rays by the X-ray tube, and a second period different from the first period.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system of separating and locating a plurality of acoustic sources in a human body. The system includes a plurality of sensors, a processing unit and an output device. The method includes recording a plurality of signals by utilizing the plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged about one or more portions of the human body. A signal processing technique is applied for separating a plurality of sets of statistically independent sounds from the plurality of signals. Thereafter, a correlation technique is applied on the plurality of sets of statistically independent sounds to obtain a plurality of sets of reference signal dependent sounds. Finally, an advance acoustic location technique is applied on each of the plurality of sets of reference signal dependent sounds to locate the plurality of acoustic signal sources.

Abstract: A system for automatic configuration detection includes a medical device (250) including a sensor (246). A pattern (236) is coded into a portion of the medical device. The pattern is configured to store pertinent information about the device. A reader device (234) is coupled to a connector and configured to read the pattern to convey the pertinent information to determine one of a status, identity or manner of use for the medical device including the sensor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for measuring and isolating circumferential wave speed within a vessel wall of a substantially cylindrical vessel. The methods include measuring a motion at a first location and a second location opposite the first location and isolating the circumferential wave speed. The methods also include generating a report using the longitudinal or circumferential wave speeds.

Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging apparatus and a method for controlling the same are disclosed, which relate to a technology for determining whether a position sensor mounted to an ultrasonic probe is separated from the ultrasonic probe. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe, a plurality of position sensors mounted to the ultrasonic probe so as to acquire position information of the ultrasonic probe, and a control unit. The control unit determines whether at least one of a distance and a direction between the plurality of position sensors corresponds to at least one of a predetermined distance and a predetermined direction on the basis of coordinate information of the plural position sensors, and determines that at least one of the plural position sensors is separated from the ultrasonic probe when at least one of the distance and the direction does not correspond to at least one of the predetermined distance and the predetermined direction.

Abstract: A photoacoustic ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes a light emitting portion configured to emit pulsed light; a photoacoustic sound source configured to absorb the pulsed light and generate photoacoustic waves to be transmitted toward a subject; a plurality of transducers configured to receive photoacoustic waves reflected by the subject and output electric signals; and an information processor configured to output a photoacoustic ultrasonic echo image of the subject by using the electric signals. The information processor is configured to calculate the photoacoustic ultrasonic echo image on the basis of positional information on the photoacoustic sound source.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound transducer for irradiating a subject with ultrasound and receiving an ultrasound echo reflected from the subject. The ultrasound transducer includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements configured to emit ultrasound according to input of an electric signal and convert ultrasound incident from outside into an electric signal, and a mask portion provided between the plurality of piezoelectric elements and a radiation surface of the ultrasound on the ultrasound transducer. The mask portion is configured to: mask any divided region among a plurality of divided regions obtained by dividing an elevation direction orthogonal to a plane parallel to a scanning direction of the ultrasound; reflect the ultrasound in a direction different from a propagation direction of the ultrasound on the masked division region; and allow the ultrasound to pass in the propagation direction in the plurality of divided regions except the masked divided region.

Abstract: Sparse arrays of transducer elements may be beneficial in providing ultrasound transducer probes with a wide total aperture while containing a manageable number of transducer elements. Sparse arrays made with bulk piezoelectric materials or with arrays of micro-elements can be effectively with ping-based multiple aperture ultrasound imaging techniques to perform real-time volumetric imaging.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a beamforming apparatus, ultrasonic probe having the same, ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and controlling method thereof, which increases the quality of an image in a region of interest by adjusting time delays of analog and digital beamformers in a two dimensional (2D) transducer of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a beamforming apparatus for beamforming ultrasound received through a two dimensional (2D) arrayed ultrasonic transducer is provided.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasound imaging apparatus that can reduce vertical stripes even though a transmission interval is widened for high speed imaging. When a receiving unit 1201 receives an instruction to perform a high speed imaging mode, an aperture synthesizing unit 1300 adds a predetermined number (N) of phase outputs obtained from the reflected ultrasonic waves of individual transmission beams at the same received focal points to reduce the occurrence of stripes on an image. In order to generate N phase outputs at each of the received focal points, a control unit 401 finds a necessary number (M) of the reception scanning lines to be set by the reception beam former 603, and notifies the reception beam former 603 of the number.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe includes transmission and reception sections, an acoustic lens, and a switch section. The transmission and reception sections include first, second, and third transmission and reception sections, while the second transmission and reception section is centrally positioned, and the first and the third transmission and reception sections are disposed symmetrically at both sides of the second transmission and reception section. The acoustic lens includes first, second, and third lens portions respectively corresponding to the first, the second, and the third transmission and reception sections. The switch section causes, when a traveling direction of the ultrasound is straight ahead, for example, the second transmission and reception section alone to operate, and causes, when the traveling direction of the ultrasound is to be deflected, the first or the third transmission and reception section to operate. The first and the third lens sections have an aspherical shape.

Abstract: Medical diagnostic system includes a user interface having a user screen that is configured to display a medical image to an operator of the diagnostic system. The user interface is configured to show first and second markers on the medical image. The first and second markers represent endpoints of a distance to be measured. The user interface is configured to receive user inputs to move the first marker or the second marker in the ROI. The diagnostic system also includes a controller that is configured to designate a localized section of the medical image that includes the corresponding location of the first marker and display a zoom frame of the localized section over the medical image. The user interface is configured to receive user inputs to move the first marker within the zoom frame to a new location in the ROI within the zoom frame.

Abstract: An ultrasound observation system includes: an image processing unit that generates an ultrasound image based on an ultrasound signal obtained by an ultrasound endoscope configured to transmit ultrasound to a subject as an observation target and receive the ultrasound reflected from the subject; a display unit for displaying the ultrasound image; a multiple input reception unit that simultaneously receives inputs at multiple points on the ultrasound image on the display unit, with a single touch operation; an input information determination unit that determines the number of the inputs and positions of the inputs; an operation mode setting unit that sets an operation mode related to the ultrasound image, based on the number of the inputs; and a target region setting unit that sets a target region to be processed corresponding to the operation mode, based on the positions of the inputs.

Abstract: A wireless charging system for wirelessly charging an ultrasound imaging system is disclosed. The wireless charging system comprise one or more primary coils connected to a power source and is capable of transmitting power from the power source. The primary coil of the one or more primary coils is disposed in a charging unit of the ultrasound imaging system. One or more secondary coils are configured to receive power transmitted from the primary coil. One or more field focusing elements are positioned between the primary coil and the secondary coil. A field focusing element is capable of focusing the magnetic field from the primary coil onto the secondary coil for wirelessly transferring power to one or more of the ultrasound device and the probe of the ultrasound imaging system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a human waste collection device capable of collecting the human waste products into a collection bag for bedridden and incontinent patients, comprising the first female component, comprising a rectangular shaped base, with triangular sides, front and rear sides and hexagonal top, to adhere with the hexagonal shaped second male component, which thereby adhere together to a single united structure. the female component comprises the slit for receiving the guided barrel of the second male component and the adherent material for attachment with the said second male component at hexagonal top; the circular viewing window, built-in occult for blood testing strip and at least one of the plurality of gas release holes to release the toxic gases at the first front side. The male component comprises the adhesive liner at the top and bottom sides to adhere with the human anus and first female component respectively.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and kits are provided for accessing and treating bone marrow lesions in intraosseous spaces of bones by reversibly coupling a drill, including a surgical power drill, to a stylet reversibly inserted within and coupled with a cannula to provide for concurrent or synchronized rotation of the stylet and the cannula when drilling into a bone. Also provided are devices, systems, methods, and kits for their use for uncoupling a stylet from a cannula once the cannula is in a desired position in a bone, removal of the stylet to provide an open lumen to the desired location in the bone, and reversible attachment of an access device to the proximal end of the cannula to deliver and/or withdraw a substance (such as bone graft substitute) from the accessed lesion.