Abstract: A pre-shift set of fiducials each including a pre-shift fiducial impedance location and a pre-shift fiducial magnetic location can be determined. The pre-shift fiducial impedance locations and the pre-shift fiducial magnetic location are associated with a medical device. A post-shift set of fiducials each including a post-shift fiducial impedance location and a post-shift fiducial magnetic location can be determined. The post-shift fiducial impedance locations and the post-shift fiducial magnetic locations are associated with the medical device. A pre-shift transformation can be fit to the pre-shift set of fiducials and a post-shift transformation can be fit to the post-shift set of fiducials. A determination can be made whether the pre-shift transformation differs from the post-shift transformation.

Abstract: A method of determining information regarding an implanted medical device. The method includes scanning an infrared or near-infrared laser over a target area wherein a medical device having at least one light affective area defined thereon is implanted; sensing reflected light from the scanned area; processing the reflected light and creating an image which indicates the light affective area based on a difference in the sensed light; and displaying the created image. A system for determining information regarding an implanted medical device is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating smoothed images of an elongate medical device including a plurality of position sensors. The system includes a model construction system configured to be coupled to the medical device and acquire data points corresponding to positions of the position sensors. The computer-based model construction system is further configured to establish a coordinate system, calculate a coordinate for each position sensor, estimate a set of true parameters describing the medical device including a curvature term and a torsion term, calculate a measurement error for each position sensor based on a stiffness parameter, compute smoothed data points for the position sensors based on (i) a function of the estimated set of true parameters and the coordinates of the position sensors, and (ii) a weighting of the measurement error, generate an image of the medical device using the smoothed data points, and display the image.

Abstract: Respiratory rate can be calculated from an acoustic input signal using time domain and frequency domain techniques. Confidence in the calculated respiratory rate can also be calculated using time domain and frequency domain techniques. Overall respiratory rate and confidence values can be obtained from the time and frequency domain calculations. The overall respiratory rate and confidence values can be output for presentation to a clinician.

Abstract: A method to identify feature points associated with the heart valve movement, heart contraction or cardiac hemodynamics is revealed. The mechanocardiography (MCG) is a technology that makes use of vibrational waveforms acquired using at least one gravity sensor attached on one of the four heart valve auscultation sites on the body surface. The data of the electrocardiography (ECG) is recorded simultaneously with the MCG. The feature points are identified by comparing P, R and T points of synchronized ECG with the MCG spectrum. By the time sequences and amplitudes of the feature points, the method provides additional clinical information of cardiac cycle abnormalities for diagnosis.

Abstract: Example posture analysis systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a computing system identifies a deviation of a user's posture from a predetermined posture based on visual data associated with the user. The user is informed of the deviation via a graphical image displayed on a display device. The user is then provided with instructions for correcting the deviation via the graphical image displayed on the display device.

Abstract: A portable device (1), method and program product eneratea parameter related to the physical activity of a user. The device (1) includes a sensor (2) configured to measure information representative of the movement of the user. The sensor (2) is configured to generate, on the basis of such information, values of physical activity data. A data processing unit (3) operatively connected to the sensor (2), is configured to generate at least one physical activity rate parameter on the basis of the values of physical activity data generated by the sensor (2). The data processing unit (3) generates the at least one physical activity rate parameter in a first reference time instant on the basis of a portion of values of the values of physical activity data generated by the sensor (2) in a set period of time preceding the first reference time instant.

Abstract: The method pertains to monitoring movements of a human to determine types of human motor activity. Signals generated by a three-component accelerometer attached to human body are recorded and used for calculating acceleration vector magnitudes, forming a time array of acceleration vector magnitudes, and identifying its extrema. Duration of separate motor acts and the differences between adjacent extrema of acceleration vector magnitude for each motor act are determined by counting, consecutively from one extremum to another, the number of extrema equal to a reference number of extrema in at least one pattern, which is pre-formed for a certain type of motor activity and characterized by a specific reference number of acceleration vector magnitude extrema, a specific reference value of motor act duration, and specific reference values of difference between adjacent extrema of acceleration vector magnitude. A determination is made of a type of motor activity.

Abstract: A biological signal acquirer is attached to a subject and acquires a biological signal of the subject. A transmitter carried by the subject transmits the biological signal. A first communication port and a first camera are installed in a first location and connectable to a network. A second communication port and a second camera are installed in a second location and connectable to the network. A biological information acquiring device is connectable to the network and provided with a switcher. The switcher acquires, when communication establishment between the transmitter and the first communication port is detected, the biological signal through the first communication port as well as a first image taken by the first camera, and acquires, when communication establishment between the transmitter and the second communication port is detected, the biological signal through the second communication port as well as a second image taken by the second camera.

Abstract: A detection device that includes a light emitting part that outputs coherent light, a first light receiving part that generates the first detection signal according to a light reception level of the coherent light output from the light emitting part and passing through an artery of the measurement site, and a second light receiving part that generates the second detection signal according to the light reception level of the coherent light output from the light emitting part and passing through the artery, wherein the light emitting part, the first light receiving part, and the second light receiving part are provided on a detection surface facing the measurement site and located on a straight line, and are located at an equal distance from the light emitting part on opposite sides to each other with the light emitting part in between.

Abstract: A laparoscopic medical device includes an oximeter sensor at its tip, which allows the making of oxygen saturation measurements laparoscopically. The device can be a unitary design, wherein a laparoscopic element includes electronics for the oximeter sensor at a distal end (e.g., opposite the tip). The device can be a multiple piece design (e.g., two-piece design), where some electronics is in a separate housing from the laparoscopic element, and the pieces (or portions) are removably connected together. The laparoscopic element can be removed and disposed of; so, the electronics can be reused multiple times with replacement laparoscopic elements. The electronics can include a processing unit for control, computation, or display, or any combination of these. However, in an implementation, the electronics can connect wirelessly to other electronics (e.g., another processing unit) for further control, computation, or display, or any combination of these.

Abstract: A laparoscopic medical device includes an oximeter sensor at its tip, which allows the making of oxygen saturation measurements laparoscopically. The device can be a unitary design, wherein a laparoscopic element includes electronics for the oximeter sensor at a distal end (e.g., opposite the tip). The device can be a multiple piece design (e.g., two-piece design), where some electronics is in a separate housing from the laparoscopic element, and the pieces (or portions) are removably connected together. The laparoscopic element can be removed and disposed of; so, the electronics can be reused multiple times with replacement laparoscopic elements. The electronics can include a processing unit for control, computation, or display, or any combination of these. However, in an implementation, the electronics can connect wirelessly to other electronics (e.g., another processing unit) for further control, computation, or display, or any combination of these.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

Abstract: A biosensor for monitoring nitric oxide (NO) of a patient in vivo, includes a PPG circuit configured to obtain a first spectral response for light reflected at a first wavelength from skin tissue of the patient, wherein the first wavelength has a high absorption coefficient for nitric oxide in arterial blood flow and obtain a second spectral response for light reflected at a second wavelength from skin tissue of the patient, wherein the second wavelength has a low absorption coefficient for nitric oxide in arterial blood flow. The biosensor further includes a processing circuit configured to determine an NO measurement value for nitric oxide using the first spectral response and the second spectral response and obtain an adjusted measurement value of nitric oxide by compensating the NO measurement value using a measurement value for at least a first species of hemoglobin.

Abstract: A laparoscopic medical device includes an oximeter sensor at its tip, which allows the making of oxygen saturation measurements laparoscopically. The device can be a unitary design, wherein a laparoscopic element includes electronics for the oximeter sensor at a distal end (e.g., opposite the tip). The device can be a multiple piece design (e.g., two-piece design), where some electronics is in a separate housing from the laparoscopic element, and the pieces (or portions) are removably connected together. The laparoscopic element can be removed and disposed of; so, the electronics can be reused multiple times with replacement laparoscopic elements. The electronics can include a processing unit for control, computation, or display, or any combination of these. However, in an implementation, the electronics can connect wirelessly to other electronics (e.g., another processing unit) for further control, computation, or display, or any combination of these.

Abstract: The invention provides an implantable membrane for regulating the transport of analytes therethrough that includes a matrix including a first polymer; and a second polymer dispersed throughout the matrix, wherein the second polymer forms a network of microdomains which when hydrated are not observable using photomicroscopy at 400× magnification or less. In one aspect, the homogeneous membrane of the present invention has hydrophilic domains dispersed substantially throughout a hydrophobic matrix to provide an optimum balance between oxygen and glucose transport to an electrochemical glucose sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are membrane structures for use in analyte sensors, where the membrane structures exhibit low temperature sensitivity.

Abstract: A vacuum assisted lancing system for blood extraction can include a tubular body having a vacuum chamber, a lancing mechanism configured to removably couple with a lance, a vacuum mechanism including a piston slideably coupled within the body, a release mechanism for selectively holding the vacuum mechanism in an energized state, and an opening for allowing fluid communication between the vacuum chamber and an atmosphere surrounding the vacuum chamber. The system can include means for selectively commencing dissipation of the vacuum and a fixed or adjustable depth controller. A method of manipulating a surface for blood extraction can include coupling the lancing system to the surface, blocking the opening, creating a vacuum, moving the lance coupler from a first position distal from the surface to a second position proximal to the surface, maintaining the vacuum for a period of time, and commencing dissipation of the vacuum by unblocking the opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a computer implemented system and method to derive a relationship between Elementary Cognitive Tasks (ECTs) and the underlying cognitive skills of individuals through Electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis. The aim is to evaluate or improve the perceptual-cognitive traits of a subject that comprises disintegrating a given task into elementary task that are further mapped to identified cognitive categories of Bloom's Taxonomy, upon which a cluster analysis is performed. The separation index between the clusters thereafter establishes that individuals have different thinking process which is characteristics of that subject.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for diagnosing and/or treating mood disorders, such as depression, is provided. Right vestibular function in subjects diagnosed with a mood disorder is diminished compared with subjects who do not have a mood disorder. Accordingly, a method and apparatus for determining right vestibular function in a subject is provided, from which a diagnosis of a mood disorder may be determined. Stimulation of the vestibular system of a subject diagnosed with a mood disorder may reduce symptoms of the mood disorder in the subject. A method and apparatus for registering a subject's response to stimulation of the vestibular system and providing therapeutic vestibular stimulation based on the subject's response is provided. A subject's response to stimulation of the vestibular system may be based on measurements of nystagmus in the subject.

Abstract: A measurement device (11) is disclosed for measurement of a flow of urine (7) in a flexible tube (4), the device (11) comprising jaws (12, 13) arranged for receiving a section of the tube (4), the device (11) further comprises an arrangement (14, 15, 6) for directing light through the tube (4) in said first direction so as to perform said measurement. A measurement tube (20) is also disclosed having a measurement area (22) within substantially parallel inner walls (23) with a distance in the range of to 4 millimetres as well as the use of the measurement tube (20) with the device (11).

Abstract: A system to assess risk of changes to brain white matter includes a sensor system adapted to measure an energy of each impact to an individual belonging to a sub-population that causes a repetitive head impact (RHI). A head impact dose equivalent number (HIDEN) process calculates a HIDEN for a most recent RHI event based on the energy of the most recent RHI event, a time of the most recent RHI, and all previously recorded RHI events available in a non-volatile memory. A sub-population function process calculates a risk assessment number based on the sub-population and the HIDEN. A risk assessment notification means provides a notification of the risk assessment number. A method to assess risk of changes to brain white matter based on a head impact dose equivalent number and a method to define a sub-population function to convert a HIDEN to a risk assessment value is also described.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for detecting and treating cognitive impairment conditions by inducing stimulation to a predetermined region of the brain and measuring neural activity response to the stimulation and evaluating a neuroplasticity of neural-structures in a predetermined brain region, then stimulating the predetermined brain region to treat the cognitive impairment condition.

Abstract: A falloposcope is described, as is a method of screening a patient for fallopian tube and/or ovarian cancer with the Falloposcope. The falloposcope has an optical imaging subsystem capable of performing optical and fluorescence imaging, and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) channel, with a diameter of about 0.7 millimeter. The method includes inserting the falloposcope through a lumen of vagina, cervix, uterus, and fallopian tube such that a tip of the falloposcope is in proximity to a first fallopian tube or ovary of the patient; providing at least one fluorescence stimulus wavelength through an illumination fiber of the falloposcope, while imaging light at one or more fluorescence emission wavelengths through a coherent fiber bundle to form fluorescence emissions images; and determining suspect tissue from the fluorescence emission images.

Abstract: A method is provided for continuously monitoring pressure ulcer risk for a patient positioned on a support surface. The support surface has an associated pressure sensing device for sensing instantaneous pressure at the support surface. The method includes acquiring pressure data from the pressure sensing device to generate a two-dimensional instantaneous pressure (IP) map indicative of instantaneous pressure at locations of the support surface. The method further includes acquiring a body position model using the two-dimensional IP map, where the body position model includes body parts that are respectively mapped to locations on a pressure ulcer risk map. An accumulated risk is determined in associated with each body part. The pressure ulcer risk map is displayed in accordance with the accumulated risk. Further, a current body position model is compared to a previous body position model to detect a position change of the patient on the support surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ankle ergometer for measuring a force exerted on a user's ankle joint by muscles involved in ankle mobility, including: a first splint-type portion receiving the lower limb when the user's knee is extended, and including a lower limb immobilizer with the leg in extension, and a second portion including: a) a main body attached to the first portion, b) a counter-supporting unit secured to the main body, c) a rigid plate forming a supporting surface for the lower surface of the foot, the rigid plate being substantially static relative to the counter-supporting unit, d) a force sensor between the plate and the counter-supporting unit, the plate not being secured to the main body so the sensor measures the force exerted on the supporting surface of the plate by the ankle mobility muscles, the force being transmitted from the plate to the counter-supporting unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method of dynamically adapting a facial treatment based on a current facial skin profile, comprising: using at least one sensor for measuring at least one current value of at least one variable skin characteristic of facial skin of a patient; acquiring at least one personal skin characteristic of facial skin of the patient; calculating a current facial skin status of the patient according to the at least one personal skin characteristic and the at least one current value; determining instructions to operate a treatment applicator according to the current facial skin status; and instructing the treatment applicator according to the instructions.

Abstract: A wearable device includes: a band configured to at least partially surround a body part of a user; a clasp configured to hold the band in a closed position, wherein the band resists removal from the body part while in the closed position; a lock actuator configured to selectively lock the clasp against moving to an open position; a communication interface configured to receive data from at least one other device; and a processor in communication with the lock actuator and the communication interface, wherein the processor is configured to: receive a locking indication that the wearable device is to be unlocked, and in response to receiving the locking indication, signal the lock actuator to allow the clasp to transition to the open position. The device may further comprise a physiological sensor (e.g. an accelerometer for motion sensing), and an indication to allow unlocking of the clasp may for example be received upon reaching a predefined goal measured by said physiological sensor, e.g.

Abstract: A wearable monitoring device includes a plurality of cardiac sensing electrodes, a monitor, at least one motion sensor, and a controller. The plurality of cardiac sensing electrodes are positioned outside a body of a subject and to detect cardiac information of the subject. The monitor administers a predetermined test to the subject, and has a user interface configured to receive quality of life information from the subject. The at least one motion sensor is positioned outside the body of the subject and to detect subject motion during the predetermined test. The controller is communicatively coupled to the plurality of cardiac sensing electrodes, the monitor, and the at least one motion sensor, and receives and stores the detected cardiac information, the quality of life information, and the detected subject motion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are conductive polymer electrodes and wiring elements for use as the conductive element in health monitoring applications, and more specifically to conductive polymer fabric electrodes or conductive polymer fabric wiring elements for use as the conductive element in pads for health monitoring applications and other wearable monitoring systems.

Abstract: An integrated window for a photosensor for use in an electronic device has first and second transparent regions separated by an opaque region. The first transparent region allows a transmitter to emit light out of the housing of the electronic device and the second transparent region allows a receiver to receive light through the housing. The opaque region is disposed between the first and second transparent regions to isolate them from one another such that the transmitted light is isolated from the received light.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a health status of a patient using a monitoring system comprising a pair of finger ring electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors. Each finger ring monitor comprises an inner ring member and an outer ring member positioned radially outward from and operably connected to the inner ring member. The inner ring member of each monitor features a conductor characterized by at least one physiological-type sensor, and an annular bladder that defines an adjustable aperture sized to receive a left-hand finger of a patient and a right-hand finger of the patient, respectively. Upon triggering by positioning the pair of finger ring ECG monitors substantially together, the conductors of each of the finger ring ECG monitors are configured to receive biopotential signals from skin on the fingers of the patient.

Abstract: A wearable patch for measuring electrical signals from a user's body includes a main substrate, a circuit substrate on the main substrate, the circuit substrate comprising a conductive circuit; a first conductive electrode circuit in electric connection with the conductive circuit and including a portion on a lower surface of the main substrate; and an adhesive-conductive assembly attached to the lower surface of the main substrate. The adhesive-conductive assembly includes a support layer having a first opening and a conductive gel layer inserted into the first opening and configured to be in contact with a user's skin, a first adhesive layer to bond to portions of upper surfaces of the conductive gel layer and a portion of an upper surface of the support layer, and a second adhesive layer to bond to portions of lower surfaces of the conductive gel layer and a portion of a lower surface of the support layer.

Abstract: A system and method for the acquisition and analysis of physiological data, such as for example, electrophysiological data including but not limited to EEG, EKG, EMG EOG, and biomechanical data relating to breathing and/or respiration to provide further insight to the person's health and/or behavior. A plurality of self-contained sensors having an electrically-conducting interface, an amplifier, an analog to digital converter, and a wireless transceiver may be used. Each of the self-contained sensors may be about the size of a watch battery. A sensor array embedded within a conductive fabric may also be used to detect physiological data. The conductive fabric may be included a plurality of conduct nodes rising out of a surface of the conductive fabric or may be a quilted meshwork having a plurality of sections, each section forming a conductive surface for detecting physiological data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a detection method for a wearable device and a wearable device. The method includes: detecting a value of a distance between the wearable device and a user; detecting a body characteristic value of the user; and determining that the wearable device is worn on the user, if the value of the distance between the wearable device and the user is less than or equal to a preset distance threshold and the body characteristic value of the user does not exceed a preset threshold of the body characteristic value of the user. According to the present invention, whether a user wears a wearable device can be determined quickly and accurately by detecting a value of a distance between the wearable device and the user and a body characteristic value of the user, and a detection success rate is high.

Abstract: A catheter for mapping the heart simultaneously accommodates a plurality of intravascular devices each having multiple electrode pairs carried on an exterior portion thereof. Each of the of intravascular devices is advancable and retractable relative to the distal end of the tubular catheter body independent of other vascular devices.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for detecting activation of an electronic device, including a biomedical and biometric device. The electronic device can operate in a low-power mode until it is determined that the electronic device is in close proximity to or in contact with a body, and activated. The electronic device can include a first sensor including a first capacitance sensor, a second sensor, and a controller coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor. The controller can receive a first signal from the first sensor and determine that the electronic device is in close proximity to or in contact with a body based on the first signal, and receive a second signal from the second sensor and determine that the electronic device is activated based on one or both of the first signal and the second signal. The electronic device can transition from the low-power mode to an active mode in response to determining that the electronic device is activated.

Abstract: A wearable ECG system includes a plurality of electrodes; a multiplexor, the multiplexor including an input port, two output ports, and a control port, the input port of the multiplexor being connected with the electrodes; an analog detection module being connected with one output port of the multiplexor; a digital detection module being connected with the other output port of the multiplexor; a processor being connected with the control port of the multiplexor and the digital detection module; and a motion detection module connected with the processor and configured to detect acceleration of the wearable EC system and output an electrical signal accordingly. The processor is configured to receive the electrical signal from the motion detection module, and control the multiplexor to selectively transmit output of the electrodes to the analog detection module or the digital detection module based on the electrical signal.

Abstract: Provided is a heart sound denoising apparatus that includes: a heart sound signal acquisition unit that acquires a heart sound signal collected by a sound collector; a pulsation signal acquisition unit that acquires a pulsation signal of a living body; a peak interval acquisition unit that acquires a peak interval of the acquired pulsation signal; a first resampling unit that resamples the heart sound signal corresponding to the acquired peak interval, to a predetermined number of samples, with respect to the heart sound signal detected at a same time as the acquired pulsation signal; a noise removal unit that removes a noise component from the resampled heart sound signal; and a second resampling unit that resamples the heart sound signal resampled by the first resampling unit and with the noise removed, to a number of samples of the peak interval.

Abstract: There is provided a context detection apparatus for use with a medical monitoring device arranged to measure a physiological characteristic of a subject. The context detection apparatus comprises at least one context sensor comprising a camera; and a processing unit. The processing unit is arranged to receive image data acquired by the camera from the at least one context sensor; analyze the received image data to generate a plurality of different types of context information; wherein each type of context information comprises information which relates to a factor capable of influencing measured values of the physiological characteristic and which is not measurable by the medical monitoring device; and output a signal to the medical monitoring device based on the generated context information.

Abstract: A system for monitoring autoregulation includes an oxygen saturation sensor configured to obtain an oxygen saturation signal indicative of an oxygen saturation of a patient. The system also includes a controller having a processor configured to receive a blood pressure signal indicative of a blood pressure of the patient and the oxygen saturation signal, determine a change in the oxygen saturation signal and a change in the blood pressure signal over a period of time, and provide an indication that the patient's autoregulation is intact if the oxygen saturation changes by more than an oxygen saturation threshold and if the blood pressure changes by less than a blood pressure threshold during the period of time.

Abstract: A heartbeat-signal detecting device, which is for detecting a heartbeat signal of a living body, includes: (a) a gas-flow sensor configured to detect a flow rate of exhalation and inhalation passing through a trachea of the living body; (b) a gas-flow calculation controlling portion configured to output a respiration signal that reflects a respiratory motion of the living body, based on a signal outputted from the gas-flow sensor; (c) a waveform analysis controlling portion configured to extract, from the respiration signal, frequency components which are in synchronization with a pulse of a heart of the living body superimposed on the respiration signal, and to output a heartbeat signal representing a heartbeat waveform of the living body; and (d) a heartbeat-signal evaluation controlling portion is configured to evaluate a functional abnormality or an anatomic abnormality of the heart, based on the heartbeat signal analyzed by the waveform analysis controlling portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a health monitoring apparatus for an infant. The apparatus includes a wearable monitoring device that includes a sensor in order to collect vital statistics of an infant. The wearable monitoring device is further connected to a mobile device through a network. The vital statistics collected by the wearable monitoring device are transmitted to the monitoring device. If the vital statistics received are above or below a threshold level for the corresponding vital statistics, the monitoring device generates a visual alarm displayed on the monitoring device and an audible alarm sounded through speaker system of the wearable monitoring device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing dynamic displays. In one embodiment, a method is provided wherein health parameters having goals associated therewith are displayed; data relating to the health parameters is received and the display is incremented according to a progress of the user toward the goal. When collection of the data is completed, it is determined whether a current value of a first one of the heath parameters within a predetermined range of the goal associated therewith. When the current value of the first one of the health parameters is within the range, a portion of the display relating thereto is upgraded. When the current value of all of the health parameters is within the range, upgrading the entire display. The display upgrades may comprise display of an animation and/or using color, light, and/or flashing to simulate a shining or shimmering of the display.

Abstract: A mobile imaging device includes a base having at least one caster, a first drive mechanism that moves the system in a transport mode and translates an imaging component relative to the base in a scan mode, and a second drive mechanism that extends caster relative to the base to raise the base off the ground in the transport mode, and retracts the caster relative to the base to lower the base to the ground in the scan mode. A caster system for a mobile apparatus includes a base containing a housing and a caster, attached to the base, the caster having a wheel defining a wheel axis and a swivel joint defining a swivel axis and a pivot point defining a pivot axis, wherein the caster pivots on the pivot axis as the caster is retracted into the housing and extended out of the housing.

Abstract: A mobile imaging device includes a base having at least one caster, a first drive mechanism that moves the system in a transport mode and translates an imaging component relative to the base in a scan mode, and a second drive mechanism that extends caster relative to the base to raise the base off the ground in the transport mode, and retracts the caster relative to the base to lower the base to the ground in the scan mode. A caster system for a mobile apparatus includes a base containing a housing and a caster, attached to the base, the caster having a wheel defining a wheel axis and a swivel joint defining a swivel axis and a pivot point defining a pivot axis, wherein the caster pivots on the pivot axis as the caster is retracted into the housing and extended out of the housing.

Abstract: A diagnostic or therapeutic apparatus and method for operating the diagnostic or therapeutic apparatus. The diagnostic or therapeutic apparatus includes a stationary diagnostic or therapeutic device, at least one movable patient bed, and at least one manipulator. The patient bed can be coupled to the manipulator in order to enable the manipulator to move the patient bed from a preparation position to a treatment position.

Abstract: The present invention includes new techniques for radiotherapy and other external electromagnetic influence of treatment subjects. In one aspect of the invention, a plurality of nano-scale or other small-scale machines is introduced to the blood stream (for example, by hypodermic injection). The design of each small-scale machine may include different sub-devices and electrostatic or magnetic charges, at different surface or internal locations. An electromagnetic and/or electrostatic control system the remotely alters the orientation and location of the small-scale machines, and applies the machines, and variably applies different sub-devices to different treatment targets. In some aspects, the sub-devices include actuable protection and sub-devices, to deliver drugs or other factors at specific locations commanded by the control system or a user.