Patents Issued in October 12, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170290508
    Abstract: A probe for iridocorneal angle imaging of an eye, the probe comprising: a distal end having a corneal contact surface; a camera having an imaging lens at the distal end and an imaging axis orthogonal to the corneal contact surface; and at least two illumination sources, each illumination source having an illumination axis at an angle to the corneal contact surface such that the imaging axis and the illumination axes converge in the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Murukeshan VADAKKE MATHAM, Shinoj VENGALATHUNADAKAL KUTTINARAYANAN, Tin AUNG, Baskaran MANI
  • Publication number: 20170290509
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting conductance parameter of high protein body fluid sample is provided. The apparatus includes at least one liquid collection element, and at least two electrodes horizontally aligned in the liquid collection element. Also provided are methods for detecting dehydration in a subject, comprising the steps of measuring the conductance parameter of the saliva of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jen-Tsung YANG, Leng-Chieh LIN, I-Neng LEE, Jo-Wen HUANG, Jer-Liang Andrew YEH, Ming-Yu LIN, Yen-Pei LU, Chih-Ting LIN, Chia-Hong GAO
  • Publication number: 20170290510
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a fetal pulse oximeter including: a shape-memory member adapted and configured to expand outward and define a loop when advanced out of a cannula; one or more light sources mounted on the shape memory member and facing toward a center of the loop, the one or more light sources adapted and configured to generate red and infrared light; and a photodiode mounted on the shape memory member and facing toward a center of the loop. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for measuring recording pulse and blood oxygen saturation. The method includes: advancing the fetal pulse oximeter as described herein out of a cannula within a placenta; allowing the shape-memory member to expand outward; and placing the loop over a limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Magdalena Sanz Cortes, Claudia Iriondo, Kathryn Wallace, Thomas Loughlin, Samir Saidi
  • Publication number: 20170290511
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a data stream generator that generates a data stream associated with a monitored analyte level, and a radio frequency logic portion operatively coupled to the data stream generator, the radio frequency logic portion configured to generate a radio frequency data stream based on the data stream generated from the data stream generator, the radio frequency logic portion further including one or more finite state machines and a plurality of discrete digital logic circuits, the one or more finite state machines configured to control the plurality of digital logic circuits to generate the radio frequency data stream for wireless communication are provided. Systems and kits incorporating the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery Mario Sicurello, Hung Dinh, Mark Kent Sloan
  • Publication number: 20170290512
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to medical devices that include a transmitter assembly positioned on top of a sensor assembly. A sensor assembly includes a sensor base having a bottom surface and a top surface having an interface. The interface accommodates a sensor stack that includes at least one sensor head having electrical contact pads connected to an elastomeric connector. The sensor assembly further includes a mounting base having a first side that attaches to the bottom surface of the sensor base, and a second side that adheres to a patient's skin. A transmitter assembly includes a transmitter shell and a transmitter cap having an interface that engages with the sensor base. Also, the transmitter assembly includes electrical contacts disposed on the transmitter cap that connect with the electrical contact pad(s) of the sensor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David C. Antonio, Eric Allan Larson, Jose J. Ruelas
  • Publication number: 20170290513
    Abstract: The ingestible event marker data framework provides a uniform, comprehensive framework to enable various functions and utilities related to ingestible event marker data (IEM data). The functions and utilities include data and/or information having an aspect of data derived from, collected by, aggregated by, or otherwise associated with, an ingestion event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David O'Reilly, Erika Karplus, Andrew Thompson, George Savage, Mark Zdeblick, Timothy Robertson, Lawrence Arne, Yahar Behzadi, Gregory Moon, Patrick Beaulieu
  • Publication number: 20170290514
    Abstract: Methods are proposed to improve axial resolution in optical coherence tomography (OCT). In one aspect, the method comprises: obtaining a k-space interferogram of an OCT spectral image; uniformly reshaping the k-space interferogram to a quasi-stationary interferogram by extracting a source envelope; fitting a spectral estimation model to the quasi-stationary interferogram; and calculating an axial depth profile using the fitted spectral estimation model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Xinyu LIU, Linbo LIU
  • Publication number: 20170290515
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for classifying or characterizing a biological sample in vivo or ex vivo in real-time using time-resolved spectroscopy and/or electrical stimulation. A biological sample may produce a responsive fluorescence signal when irradiated by a light excitation signal or pulse at a predetermined wavelength. The responsive fluorescence signal may be recorded. The intensity of the excitation wavelength may be recorded and used to normalize the recorded responsive fluorescence signal. The biological sample may produce a responsive electrical signal in response to electrical stimulation. Raw fluorescence decay data may be generated from the responsive fluorescence signal and pre-processed. The pre-processed raw fluorescence decay data may be de-convolved to remove an instrument response function therefrom and generate true fluorescence decay data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Pramod BUTTE, Chirag PATIL, Keith L. BLACK, Fartash VASEFI, David Scott KITTLE, Bartosz BORTNIK, Zhaojun NIE
  • Publication number: 20170290516
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a computer-implemented method that includes accessing, by one or more processors, data for a plurality of health-related parameters of an individual, and determining, by the one or more processors, a corresponding individual age-adjustment factor based on data for one or more of the plurality of health-related parameters. The age-adjustment factor computed for a given health-related parameter represents an estimated gain or loss in age as indicated by the data for the given health-related parameter. The method also includes combining, by the one or more processors, two or more of the individual age-adjustment factors to provide a combined age-adjustment factor, and determining, by the one or more processors, a physiological age of the individual based on the combined age-adjustment factor and a chronological age of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond Nguyen, Gil Blander, Rony Sellam, Mark Allan McCormick, David Andrew Sinclair, Leonard P. Guarente
  • Publication number: 20170290517
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a pH level of blood in a vessel of a patient including a flexible elongated member configured and dimensioned for insertion in the vessel of the patient, a sensor positioned at the distal portion of the elongated member, and a connector connecting the elongated member to an indicator. The sensor measures the pH level of blood downstream of the blood clot. A system and method are also provided for determining a density of a blood clot in a vessel of a patient for subsequent selection of a treatment method. The system includes a sensor positioned at the distal portion of the elongated member, and a connector connecting the elongated member to an indicator, wherein the sensor determines the density of the blood clot and the indicator provides an indication of the density of the clot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Makaha Medical, LLC.
    Inventor: Marc-Alan Levine
  • Publication number: 20170290518
    Abstract: A system for measuring the blood loss comprises a measuring device that determines a hemoglobin concentration of fluid within a container utilizing a light source and a light detector. The container receives blood and other fluids from a patient during a medical procedure. Light from the light source is passed through the blood and other fluids in the container and is detected by the light detector. Based upon a magnitude of light detected, a hemoglobin concentration of the fluid in the container can be determined. A volume-measuring device determines the volume of blood and fluid in the container. Knowing the hemoglobin concentration and volume of fluid in the container, the volume of patient blood loss in the container can be determined. The blood loss measuring device in combination with infusion systems maintains a real-blood volume status so that proper infusion of blood, crystalloid and/or colloid solutions occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Alfred Akerman, Stephen W. Allison, Matthew B. Scudiere, Michael R. Cates, David L. Beshears, Lara Brewer, Adan James Akerman
  • Publication number: 20170290519
    Abstract: A blood pressure measuring auxiliary device, a blood pressure measuring apparatus and a design method therefor are provided. During a blood pressure measurement, the measured pressure values and beating sound are recorded, so that the recorded pressure values and sound may be played back, which improves the accuracy of the auscultatory method; and the parameters used in the oscillometric method may be adjusted, which improves the accuracy of the oscillometric method. The blood pressure measuring auxiliary device is arranged so that it can be connected with a pressuring device of a sphygmomanometer (5), and comprises a sensing module (1), a communication module, and an audio collection module (2). The sensing module (1) is used for sensing the pressure at the joint between the blood pressure measuring auxiliary device and the pressuring device and outputting a pressure signal to the communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Jialu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170290520
    Abstract: According to an aspect there is provided a method of obtaining a measurement of the blood pressure of a subject using a non-invasive blood pressure, NIBP, monitor and including using a pulse rate sensor and a cuff that is to be placed around a limb of the subject, the method comprising using the pulse rate sensor to obtain information on the pulse rate of the subject; adapting a pressure signal filter according to the obtained information on the pulse rate of the subject; starting inflation of the cuff; obtaining a pressure signal representing the pressure in the cuff as the cuff is inflated; filtering the pressure signal using the adapted pressure signal filter during inflation of the cuff; and processing the filtered pressure signal to obtain a blood pressure measurement for the subject during inflation of the cuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: JENS Mühlsteff, TEUN VAN DEN HEUVEL, ERIK BRESCH, LARS SCHMITT, DIETER WOEHRLE
  • Publication number: 20170290521
    Abstract: A neural-interface probe is provided. The probe may comprise a chip, a wire bundle substrate, and an encapsulant material. The chip may comprise a plurality of bond pads. The wire bundle substrate may comprise a plurality of wires extending through the substrate. The plurality of wires may comprise: (1) a proximal portion connected to the plurality of bond pads to thereby couple the chip to the substrate, and (2) a flexible distal portion configured to interface with neural matter. The encapsulant material may be disposed at least between the chip and the wire bundle substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew R. Angle, Yifan Kong
  • Publication number: 20170290522
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses, including devices and systems, for remote and detection and/or diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In particular, described herein are handheld devices having an electrode configuration capable of recording three orthogonal ECG lead signals in an orientation-specific manner, and transmitting these signals to a processor. The processor may be remote or local, and it may automatically or semi-automatically detect AMI, atrial fibrillation or other heart disorders based on the analyses of the deviation of the recorded 3 cardiac signals with respect to previously stored baseline recordings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Bosko BOJOVIC, Ljupco HADZIEVSKI, Vladan VUKCEVIC, Uros MITROVIC, Marjan MILETIC
  • Publication number: 20170290523
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. A method of mapping electrical activity of a heart may comprise sensing a plurality of signals with a plurality of electrodes positioned within the heart. The method may further comprise separating the plurality of signals into a first group of signals and a second group of signals, and generating a data set that includes at least one known data point and one or more unknown data points. In some examples, the at least one known data point is generated based on the first group of signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jacob I. Laughner, Shibaji Shome, Scott A. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20170290524
    Abstract: A method for storing data of photoelectrically synchronous brain activity recording, said method comprising: generating data when a photoelectrically synchronous brain activity detection system is operating; generating from said data a data storage file comprising a basic information data segment, a near-infrared spectrum data segment and a brain electrical activity data segment, and sequentially storing said data segments into a .neg file in binary form according to the above order. The method can store comprehensive test information, flexibly configure the near-infrared and brain electrical measurement information, and realize synchronous storage of near-infrared data and brain electrical data and maintain file version compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Tianzi Jiang, Nianming Zuo, Xin Zhang, Yujin Zhang, Hao Liu
  • Publication number: 20170290525
    Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide an electrocardiograph device having a harness with a slot and an electrode comprising an electrode body, a proximate base extending away from the electrode body, and a conductive post extending away from the proximate base and located within the slot, said conductive post preferably having a shaft which connects to a distal tip. A retaining element is preferably located between the harness and the distal tip and slidably secures the conductive post within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Waites, Robert Deans, Peter Bielecki
  • Publication number: 20170290526
    Abstract: Systems and methods to encourage a patient to use an incentive spirometer (IS) device according to the schedule prescribed by a clinician are described. The systems and methods for a clinician-programmable IS device that can automatically monitor patient usage, and, in the event of non-compliance, effect an automatic shutdown of an entertainment device, such as a television in the patient's room. The programmable IS device can provide feedback to the patient when the device is used properly, warnings when the device is under-utilized, and can also save information regarding IS usage history to a storage medium for later review and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventor: Hormozd Bozorgchami
  • Publication number: 20170290527
    Abstract: A compliance monitoring module for an inhaler comprising: a miniature pressure sensor, a sensor port of said sensor being configured to be pneumatically coupled to a flow channel of said inhaler through which a user can inhale; a processor configured to: receive data from a sensing element of the pressure sensor; receive data from a mode sensor configured to detect when the inhaler changes from an inactive mode to an active mode; and based on said data from said pressure sensor sensing element and said data from said mode sensor, compile a compliance report; and a transmitter configured to issue said compliance report.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicants: MicroDose Therapeutx, Inc., Norton (Waterford) Limited
    Inventors: Mark Steven Morrison, Douglas E. Weitzel, Enrique Calderon Oliveras, Daniel Buck
  • Publication number: 20170290528
    Abstract: A system for performing a sleep study includes an implant able medical device (IMD) having a first sensor configured to obtain a first physiological parameter signal; a second sensor configured to obtain a second physiological parameter signal; and at least one processing device. The at least one processing device is configured to: receive the first physiological parameter signal and the second physiological parameter signal; and identify, based on a set of episode data, an occurrence of an episode during a sleep session, the episode corresponding to a sleep disorder, the set of episode data based on at least one of the first physiological parameter signal and the second physiological parameter signal. The at least one processing device is further configured to generate, based on the first physiological parameter signal and the second physiological parameter signal, a study report, the study report comprising an indication of the episode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Ternes, Stephen B. Ruble, Amy Jean Brisben, John D. Hatlestad, Keith R. Maile, Pramodsingh H. Thakur
  • Publication number: 20170290529
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods of using light transmission thought living tissue, such as a finger, to detect the flexure of a joint. Light is introduced into the tissue at one point, passes through the tissue, and exits the tissue at a second point where a sensor receives the light as it exits the tissue. Transmission of light through living tissue such as a finger can be affected by movement of the finger. As the finger flexes and, for example, the joints of the finger change angle, the characteristics of the light exiting the tissue, such as the intensity of the light, can change. These changes in characteristics can be used as an indirect means of determining the flexure of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Michael KEESLING
  • Publication number: 20170290530
    Abstract: A smart belt and a method for controlling the same are provided. The smart belt includes a body having a front surface and side surfaces and allowing a strap to be inserted through the side surfaces to be movable in a first direction, a gear unit provided in the body and configured to adjust an amount of tightening of the strap, and a cover configured to cover a rear surface of the body, wherein the gear unit includes a first shaft provided in a second direction intersecting with the first direction and having a first gear, and a second shaft intersecting with the first shaft and having a second gear engaged with the first gear, wherein the amount of tightening of the strap is adjusted as a rotation force of the second shaft is transferred to the first shaft through the first and second gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jangwoo HONG, Dongchul JIN, Hyunok LEE, Mihyun PARK
  • Publication number: 20170290531
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Apurv Ullas Kamath, John Michael Dobbles, Aarthi Mahalingam
  • Publication number: 20170290532
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to medical devices that include a sensor transmitter assembly that includes a sensor assembly including a sensor module where a first sensor including a first sensor head having at least one first sensor contact pad is combined with a second sensor including a second sensor head having at least one second sensor contact pad. The sensor transmitter assembly also includes a transmitter assembly positioned on a top of the sensor assembly to form a single unit, the transmitter assembly having at least one transmitter contact disposed on a base of the transmitter assembly, where the first sensor contact pad(s) and the second sensor form a connection path with the transmitter contact(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David C. Antonio, Eric Allan Larson, Jose J. Ruelas, Akhil Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20170290533
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to an insertion device that includes: a plunger coupled with a lock collar. The insertion device houses contents including: a striker including self-locking striker snap arm(s) where the striker is kept from firing by a striker spring captured between the plunger and the striker when the insertion device is in a cocked position; a sensor assembly; and a needle carrier that holds a piercing member, the needle carrier captured between the striker and a needle carrier spring where a self-releasing snap(s) keeps the needle carrier cocked, where the plunger prevents the self-releasing snap(s) from repositioning and releasing the needle carrier. The striker fires the needle carrier such that the self-locking striker snap arm(s) are positioned to allow the striker to snap down. The needle carrier is then retracted when the user releases the plunger and the piercing member is encapsulated within the insertion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David C. Antonio, Eric Allan Larson, Jose J. Ruelas
  • Publication number: 20170290534
    Abstract: A medical sensor device includes a sensor assembly including an underside surface for attachment against a patient's skin, a sensor portion to detect a characteristic of the patient, and sensor assembly contacts which in operation carry signals representing the detected characteristic. The device also includes a transmitter assembly removably engageable with the sensor assembly and including circuitry to take the signals from the sensor assembly contacts and to transmit readings of the detected characteristic to external equipment. The device also includes mechanical interface components on the sensor assembly and the transmitter assembly which allow the transmitter assembly to be brought into abutment with the sensor assembly at a first angular position via relative axial movement between them, and then allow a relative rotation of the assemblies with respect to one another towards a second angular position and presents axial separation of the assemblies in the second angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David C. Antonio, Eric Allan Larson, Jose J. Ruelas, Akhil Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20170290535
    Abstract: A simple sensing device includes a case with one or more indicators to indicate levels of an analyte such as glucose. The sensing device for self-monitoring an analyte includes a single, flexible case adapted to adhere to a skin of a patient. It also includes a printed circuit board assembly inside the case. It further includes a first sensor extending from the flexible case and electrically coupled to the printed circuit board, and one or more indicators in the flexible case, where the indicator(s) are adapted to indicate whether a level of an analyte is within a normal range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ashwin K. Rao, David C. Antonio, Eric Allan Larson, Jose J. Ruelas, Sukhjeet S. Ranauta, Chia-Hung Chiu, Rebecca K. Gottlieb, Peter Schultz
  • Publication number: 20170290536
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for packaging and sterilizing analyte sensors. The packaging system provides a structure for securing the analyte sensors in a fixed position and fixed orientation within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Minda McDorman Grucela, Jinsong Gao
  • Publication number: 20170290537
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring capillary refill time has a measurement module containing at least two radiation sources and at least one detector configured to detect radiation from each source that interacts with and is received from a measurement region of a patient or subject. One radiation source may be characterized by a wavelength that is absorbed substantially equally by oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin. The other radiation source may be substantially unaffected by the presence or absence of blood in the measurement region. The measurement module may be applied against a measurement region of a patient for a first time period, and the released from the measurement region for a second time period, and detected signals processed to quantitatively evaluate capillary refill time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Vassilios Bezzerides, Mark Ian Neuman
  • Publication number: 20170290538
    Abstract: An in vivo amperometric sensor is provided for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a body fluid. The sensor comprises a counter electrode and a working electrode, and the working electrode comprises a sensing layer which is generally water permeable and arranged on a support member adjacent to a contact pad. The sensing layer comprises an immobilized enzyme capable of acting catalytically in the presence of the analyte to cause an electrical signal. The sensing layer has an upper surface facing the body fluid and a lower surface facing away from the body fluid, and the immobilized enzyme is distributed within the sensing layer in such a way that the enzyme concentration in the middle between the upper and lower surfaces is at least as high as on the upper surface of the sensing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Arnulf Staib, Reinhold Mischler, Martin Hajnsek, Harvey Buck, Walter Jernigan
  • Publication number: 20170290539
    Abstract: A method comprising measuring skin conductivity level of a human subject responsive to a series of preliminary questions; measuring skin conductivity level of the human subject in response to a series of control questions; and in case that a sympathetic activation is detected, finding the authenticity of the response to the control question by comparing the recovery time of skin conductivity level for the control question with the basic recovery time. Further, a method comprising measuring heartbeat of a human subject responsive to a series of preliminary questions to which the answer is known, to derive a level of coherence of the heartbeat being a baseline heartbeat coherence level; presenting the human subject with a series of control questions, and finding the authenticity of a response to a relevant question by comparing the heartbeat coherence detected with the baseline heartbeat coherence and the unbalanced heartbeat coherence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Eyal YAFFE-ERMOZA, Ovad GOLAN, Zeev DANIELI, Ohad PERETS, Shaul BAR LEV, Roni SIVAN
  • Publication number: 20170290540
    Abstract: A bedwetting monitoring method implemented by a computer, bladder monitoring device and a patient alert device and includes determining a urination volume of a bladder of a patient at which a patient will urinate, determining a trigger volume of the bladder of the patient representing a volume that is less than the urination volume, monitoring a volume of the bladder of the patient with a bladder monitoring device, and alerting the patient with the patient alert device at the trigger volume to wake the patient prior to urination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: GOGO Band, Inc.
    Inventor: Israel Franco
  • Publication number: 20170290541
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention provide for an olfactometer for delivering one or more odors and one or more computing devices configured to: receive user input for an odor memory test and an odor discrimination test; calculate a score for the odor memory test and the odor discrimination test; calculate a first and second confidence interval threshold and a second confidence interval threshold for a first and second predicted odor memory score respectively, based on a relationship between, respectively, the odor memory test score and odor discrimination test score, and previously-entered performance data queried from the database; and responsive to the score for the odor memory test not being greater than the first confidence interval threshold and the score for the odor discrimination test not being greater than the second confidence interval threshold, generate a report identifying a user as high risk for a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Mark W. Albers
  • Publication number: 20170290542
    Abstract: Determining the progression of reflux disease in the esophagus of a patient includes identifying the location of an endoscopic gastroesophageal junction in the esophagus, removing a length of tissue of the esophagus that includes a portion of the endoscopic gastroesophageal junction, and identifying the proximal limit of tissue containing cardiac epithelium. Determining the length of the squamo-oxyntic gap of the biopsied tissue can involve measuring the length of tissue extending between the proximal limit of tissue containing gastric oxyntic epithelium to the proximal limit of tissue containing cardiac epithelium. A linear relationship can be determined from a slope of a line extending between a first data point and a second data point that can determine a target age of the patient when the lower esophageal sphincter will have a certain length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: PARAKRAMA CHANDRASOMA
  • Publication number: 20170290543
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for carrying out a signal-processing viewing of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory activity of an individual, for example, of a measurement signal that is correlated with the respiratory gas. The aim of the invention is to provide solutions with which an improved electronic analysis of the signals that are representative with regard to respiratory activity can be achieved. To this end, the invention provides that viewing results are obtained within the scope of a signal-processing viewing of said measurement signal and make a differentiation between obstructive and central respiratory disorders possible. The viewing results are determined, in particular, while taking into account changes of selected breathing characteristics such as, for example, the change in the ratio of inhalation time to exhalation time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Stefan Rolf MADAUS, Jorg MEIER, Dieter HEIDMANN, Hartmut SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20170290544
    Abstract: According to the embodiments, a medical image diagnosis apparatus includes a memory and processing circuitry. The memory stores volume data on a target portion including a vessel network and a plurality of blood vessels connected to the vessel network. The processing circuitry extracts the vessel network and the blood vessels from the volume data. The processing circuitry analyzes how hemodynamics in the vessel network are after treatment of the vessels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kyohei YAMAMORI, Tomohiro KAWASAKI
  • Publication number: 20170290545
    Abstract: Devices, methods, computer-readable media, and systems for determining an identity of a food are disclosed. For example, a method may receive at least one property of at least one component in a sample of a food from an intra-oral device including a spectrometer, the at least one property obtained via the spectrometer, compares the at least one property to a plurality of food signatures, and determines the identity of the food based upon the comparing. In another example, a system may include an intra-oral device and a wireless device. The intra-oral device may include a spectrometer for measuring at least one property of at least one component in a sample of a food. The wireless device may include a processor for receiving the at least one property, comparing the at least one property to a plurality of food signatures, and determining the identity of the food based upon the comparing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Juliette Zerick, Eugene Rascle, William Cottrill
  • Publication number: 20170290546
    Abstract: A simple, disposable sensing device for sensing an analyte is housed in a single case. The sensing device can transmit sensor data to monitoring device(s). The sensing device includes: a case having a lower major wall adapted to be mounted against a patient's skin, and an upper opposing major wall; a sensor extending from the case and having a distal end sensitive to the analyte to produce an electrical signal, and a proximal end within the case having electrical contacts; a printed circuit board assembly within the case supported by one of the major walls to receive the electrical signal via the electrical contacts; and an elastomeric pad disposed in the case and biased by the other major wall to urge the proximal end of the sensor into contact with the printed circuit board assembly and maintain an electrical connection between the electrical contacts and the printed circuit board assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David C. Antonio, Eric Allan Larson, Jose J. Ruelas, Sukhjeet S. Ranauta
  • Publication number: 20170290547
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a pH level of blood in a vessel of a patient including a flexible elongated device configured and dimensioned for insertion in the vessel of the patient. The elongated device has a tubular portion, a marker band positioned distally of the tubular portion and a pH sensor positioned within the marker band to measure the pH level of blood downstream of the blood clot and an indicator to indicate the measured pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Makaha Medical, LLC.
    Inventor: Marc-Alan Levine
  • Publication number: 20170290548
    Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring a patient on an air support system. The system comprises a capacitive sensor system having a capacitive sensor positioned at the underside of an air filled mattress, and a respiration signal processing module that receives the output of the capacitive sensor system and is configured to monitor patient respiration. Respiration is monitored by: periodically sampling the capacitive sensor system output to obtain measurements of incremental body displacement; analyzing a plurality of the samples to determine one or more values for parameters of patient respiratory rate; and determining when one or more of the parameter values indicate abnormal respiration. A corresponding method and computer program are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Gilles Camus, Aye Aung, Chau Chong Ye, Thierry Flocard, Florian Garnero, Rachid Oulad Slimane, Pierre Deguignet, Nicolas Odic, Yue Wang, Suresha Venkataraya, Lokesh Bhatt, Bernard Arnaud
  • Publication number: 20170290549
    Abstract: A physiological signal processing system/method for a physiological waveform that includes a cardiovascular signal component provides a first variable high pass filter that is responsive to the physiological waveform, and to a first corner frequency that is applied. A second variable high pass filter is responsive to a noise reference waveform from a noise reference sensor and is configured to high pass filter the noise reference waveform in response to a second corner frequency that is applied. A heart rate metric extractor is responsive to the variable high pass filters and is configured to extract a heart rate metric from the physiological waveform that is high pass filtered. A corner frequency adjuster is responsive to the heart rate metric extractor and is configured to determine the corner frequencies that are applied to the variable high pass filters, based on the heart rate metric that was extracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Douglas ROMESBURG
  • Publication number: 20170290550
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an arrhythmic event and storing physiological information associated with the detected arrhythmic event are described. A system may include a first detector to detect an arrhythmic event from a physiological signal sensed from a subject, and generate a confidence indicator indicating a confidence level of the detection of the arrhythmic event. If the confidence indicator indicates a relatively high confidence of arrhythmia detection, the system may provide the detected arrhythmic event to a first process for storing the detected arrhythmic event or generating an alert. If the confidence indicator indicates a relatively low confidence of arrhythmia detection, the system may provide the detected arrhythmic event to at least a second process including confirming or rejecting the detected arrhythmic event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: David L. Perschbacher, Deepa Mahajan, Krzysztof Z. Siejko, Keith L. Herrmann, Jonathan Walter Krueger
  • Publication number: 20170290551
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing a patient's risk of renal dysfunction are described. A system may include sensor circuits to sense physiological signals and processors to generate signal metrics from the physiological signals. The system may generate a primary renal risk indication using a first signal metric, and a secondary renal risk indication using at least a second signal metric. The system may generate a composite renal risk indication and estimate a glomerular filtration rate or a chronic kidney disease stage using at least the primary and secondary risk indications. The composite renal risk indication, which indicative of a degree of renal dysfunction, may be presented to a clinician, or provided to a detector for detecting worsening heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Qi An, Yi Zhang, Viktoria A. Averina, Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Pramodsingh Hirasingh Thakur
  • Publication number: 20170290552
    Abstract: There is provided a detection apparatus including: a heartbeat sensor that includes a plurality of electrodes and is configured to detect a first detection signal indicating heartbeat of a detection target via the plurality of electrodes; a pulse wave sensor configured to detect a second detection signal indicating a pulse wave of the detection target; and a processing unit configured to detect a pulse of the detection target on the basis of the first detection signal and the second detection signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: SONY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
    Inventor: Tetsuya NARUSE
  • Publication number: 20170290553
    Abstract: In order to appropriately set a condition for measurement of a sensor for measuring an object to be measured in accordance with a change of an external index that can affect the object to be measured, a sensor system includes first and second sensors, a determination unit for outputting a detection signal when a measurement result of the first sensor satisfies a predetermined condition, a measurement condition storage unit for storing a condition for measurement of the second sensor, and a control unit for performing measurement by the second sensor separately from measurement in accordance with the condition for measurement, when having received the detection signal, and for updating the condition for measurement of the second sensor stored in the measurement condition storage unit based on a result of the performed measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Masaharu Matsudaira, Takashi Hase, Akira Tanabe, Kazuya Uejima
  • Publication number: 20170290554
    Abstract: A method for referencing a tracking system's coordinate frame to a rigid body's coordinate frame is disclosed. The method involves obtaining a 3D model depicting some of the surfaces of the rigid body. A probe is provided with an affixed tracking reference component. A second tracking reference component is attached to the rigid body. The method involves tracking locations of the probe as it moves along surfaces of the rigid body and then determining a transform that relates the probe locations to the 3D model of the rigid body. In one embodiment the rigid body is a dental mandible or maxilla of a patient and the 3D model is a surface extracted from a computed tomography image of the patient's jaw and teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: X-Nav Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Scott A. Merritt
  • Publication number: 20170290555
    Abstract: A detector slice circuit for a CT imaging system may include a plurality of sensors for detecting photons passing through an object and a first electronic component configured to determine an energy of photons detected by the plurality of sensors and generate photon count data, which may be a count of detected photons in one or more energy bins. The detector slice circuit may further include a second electronic component configured to receive the photon count data from the first electronic component and is clocked at a first clock rate; a local memory storage configured to receive the photon count data from the second electronic component at the first clock rate and to output the photon count data at a second clock rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Kris INIEWSKI, Glenn BINDLEY, Robert CRESTANI
  • Publication number: 20170290556
    Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus of an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires two medical images, a moving distance of a region of interest between the medical images corresponding to a distance derived from a parallax angle. The processing circuitry causes a display to display a stereoscopic image based on the medical images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Ryoichi Nagae, Yasuto Hayatsu, Yoshiaki Iijima, Takuya Sakaguchi, Yuichiro Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20170290557
    Abstract: A radiation imaging system includes: an imaging unit configured to transfer a radiation image generated based on received radiation; and a control unit configured to determine, based on a transfer status of the radiation image, whether to continue or interrupt to transfer the radiation image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Hikaru Tanaka