Abstract: A pressurized air vacuum cleaning device that is useful for the purpose of cleaning the inside cabin of a motorized vehicle is exhibited. The power source for the suction of the vacuum is derived from the onboard pressurized air that is commonly available on motorized vehicles such as trucks and work vehicles. A vacuum chamber is disposed in communication with the pressurized air system of the vehicle, which channels pressurized air by a venturi to create useful vacuum suction from the existing flow of air. The suction is channeled to the cabin of the vehicle, within a front pipe disposed under the floor of the cabin, which houses a vacuum hose for use by a user to clean debris from the cabin. The hose is concealed beneath a cover plate on the floor, which is lifted up by the user, simultaneously activating the suction to the vacuum hose upon lifting.

Abstract: A mobile vacuum cleaning device comprises a housing (1) containing a vacuum cleaner and having an aperture (5) to allow a suction hose (6) to be led therethrough and coupled to an intake air inlet of the vacuum cleaner and an opening (7) to direct air exhausted by the exhaust air outlet of the vacuum cleaner out of the housing. The housing has members (11) making it movable.

Abstract: A self-propelled electronic device comprising; a housing; a drive wheel that enables the housing to travel; a wheel drop sensor that detects loss of contact of the drive wheel with a floor surface; and a travel control unit that controls travel of the housing, wherein, when the wheel drop sensor detects loss of contact of the drive wheel with the floor surface, the travel control unit continues travel of the housing for a predetermined continuous travel time, and if the wheel drop sensor still detects loss of contact of the drive wheel with the floor surface after the continuous travel time has elapsed, the travel control unit stops the rotation of the drive wheel, and then, rotates the drive wheel in a direction opposite to the direction of the rotation for a predetermined reverse travel time, to cause the housing to travel in a reverse direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device in the form of a suction nozzle (10) for an urban or industrial aspirator (1), preferably self-propelled, comprising a rigid hose or tube (1000), said rigid hose or tube comprising gripping means (100, 200, 300, 400) that comprise a first gripping element (110, 210, 310, 410) in the form of a handle, a support element (120, 220, 320, 420) serving as a lever, and a second gripping element (130, 230, 330, 430) and optionally a base (101, 201, 301, 401).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor-sweeper for cleaning large surfaces such as streets or industrial facilities. In particular it refers to an apparatus for collecting garbage and debris from the ground to apply to a motor-sweeper, wherein the broom for collecting garbage always remains adherent to the ground and the space between the garbage conveyor assembly toward the collecting container and the broom, and between the broom and the container remains uniform despite the wear of the brooms. Thus, the cleaning capability is not lost and the machine efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A grout cleaning mop. The grout cleaning mop may comprise a scrubber, a cylindrical coupler, and an ability to connect to a cleaning element. The scrubber may comprise a bottom portion, one or more side portions, a joint, an interior surface, an exterior surface, at least one grout line cleaning portion, and one or more retention holes. The cylindrical coupler may be pivotally coupled to the joint on the interior surface of the scrubber. A grout line cleaning portion may traverse lengthwise along substantially an entirety of the exterior surface of the bottom portion of the scrubber. The cleaning element may be removeably coupled to the scrubber via retention holes. The grout cleaning mop may further comprise a handle. The cylindrical coupler may be configured to receive the handle, and a locking mechanism on the cylindrical coupler may selectively lock and unlock the handle relative to the cylindrical coupler.

Abstract: A spray arm assembly for a dishwasher, and the dishwasher are provided. The spray arm assembly includes: a spray arm base (10); a first bevel gear (20); a spray arm provided with a central water-inlet pipe (301); and a water baffling member (40). The first bevel gear (20) is connected onto the spray arm base (10) in a sleeving way. The central water-inlet pipe (301) penetrates through the first bevel gear (20). Spray apertures (302) are formed in the spray arm. A first end of the water baffling member (40) is disposed at one end of the spray arm, and a second end of the water baffling member (40) is provided with a second bevel gear (401). The water baffling member (40) is opposite to at least one of the spray apertures (302).

Abstract: Thermal and acoustic insulation is provided to an appliance or a component thereof through a layer of a viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The selection of a viscoelastic foam of this density provides efficient thermal insulation as well as acoustic insulation.

Abstract: A dispensing device (1) is to be mounted in a wall (W) of a rotatable door (D) associated with the washing chamber (WC) of a dishwashing machine, wherein in said washing chamber (WC) there is rotatably mounted at least one spraying impeller (S) adapted to periodically address a flow (F) of washing liquid towards a portion of said wall (W) above the dispensing device (1).

Abstract: A method for visualising a 3D dental restoration on a 2D image of the mouth of a patient includes obtaining a 3D dental model of at least a part of the patient's oral cavity, designing the 3D dental restoration, obtaining the 2D image of the mouth of the patient, estimating a virtual camera including at least one virtual camera property corresponding to at least one physical camera property of the physical camera used to obtain the 2D image, viewing the 3D dental restoration using the virtual camera, determining the visible area of the 3D dental restoration, which is not overlapped by surrounding anatomic features when viewed with the virtual camera, imaging the visible area of the 3D dental restoration with the 2D image. This advantageously provides an image which with high accuracy gives the dentist and the patient a visual presentation of the final result of a dental treatment.

Abstract: An optical unit includes: a fixed portion configured to hold at least one of an object side fixed lens group and an image side fixed lens group; a movable portion configured to hold a movable lens group between the object side fixed lens group and the image side fixed lens group; and a voice coil motor configured to relatively move the movable portion with respect to the fixed portion in a direction of a central axis, the voice coil motor including a coil arranged on the fixed portion, and magnets magnetically polarized in directions orthogonal to the central axis and substantially symmetrical with respect to the central axis. At least two magnets adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction in a cross section orthogonal to the central axis are arranged so as to be shifted in opposite directions in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mixed reality surgical navigation system (10) comprising: a display device (104) comprising a processor unit (102), a display generator (204), a sensor suite (210) having at least one camera (206); and at least one marker (600) fixedly attached to a surgical tool (608); wherein the system (10) maps three-dimensional surfaces of partially exposed surfaces of an anatomical object of interest (604); tracks a six-degree of freedom post of the surgical tool (608), and provides a mixed reality user interface comprising stereoscopic virtual images of desired features of the surgical tool (608) and desired features of the anatomical object (604) in the user's (106) field of view. The present invention also provides methods of using the system in various medical procedures.

Abstract: A steerable device, such as a steerable catheter, may include a control handle and an insertion shaft extending outwardly therefrom. In use, the insertion shaft is navigated to an area of interest for examination and/or treatment thereof. The steerable device may include a steering system that controls the deflection angle of the distal end of the insertion shaft in two or more non-planar directions for navigating the insertion shaft to the area of interest. The steering system may also include a locking mechanism for arresting or partially arresting the movement of the distal end of the insertion shaft in a first direction independent of arresting or partially arresting the movement of the distal end in a second non-planar direction.

Abstract: A treatment-instrument insertion aid (10) for aiding insertion of a treatment instrument into a body includes an inner tube (20) having flexibility into which the treatment instrument is insertable, and an outer tube (30) having flexibility into which the inner tube (20) is insertable. Both end portions (20B) of the inner tube (20) are formed of a hard material, and an intermediate portion (20A) between both the end portions (20B) is formed of a soft material.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: an operation lever portion provided in an operation portion, the operation lever portion including an operation shaft and being capable of adjusting a bending angle of a bending portion in linkage with a tilting action; a sliding body disposed so as to be freely movable back and forth in an axial direction of the operation shaft; a flexible exterior cover watertightly fixed to the operation portion so as to cover an outer periphery of the sliding body and the operation shaft, the flexible exterior cover being deformable by fluctuation of an internal pressure of the operation portion; and a return member configured to return the sliding body to a side of the operation portion when the internal pressure of the operation portion is depressurized.

Abstract: A device for preventing air escape and maintaining colonic air distension can include a body, a distal gasket coupled to a distal end of the body, a proximal gasket coupled to a proximal end of the body, and a diaphragm coupled to the proximal gasket. The distal and proximal gaskets can form a fluid-tight seal with a colonoscope positioned within central bores of the distal gasket, the body, and the proximal gasket, and the diaphragm can conform to and form a fluid-tight seal with at least one of an anus and a stoma of a subject.

Abstract: An imaging unit includes: an image sensor configured to generate an image signal by receiving light and performing photoelectric conversion; and a relay member including a plurality of silicon substrates laminated on a back surface side of the image sensor opposite to a light receiving surface of the image sensor, planar type electronic devices being formed on the silicon substrates, and relay the image sensor and a signal cable that transmits the image signal. The relay member includes a multilayer wiring layer laminated on an outermost surface of the silicon substrate, and the multilayer wiring layer includes, on an outermost surface, a material allowing the signal cable to be connected.

Abstract: An imaging unit includes: a semiconductor package including an image sensor and a connection electrode; a circuit board including a main body including a connection land, and an attachment portion protruding on a back surface of the main body and including cable connection electrodes formed on at least two opposing side surfaces; electronic components mounted on an electronic component mounting area on the back surface; and cables electrically and mechanically connected to the cable connection electrodes of the attachment portion. The attachment portion protrudes from the main body such that a center plane of the two side surfaces is shifted from a center plane of side surfaces parallel to the two side surfaces, and at least one side surface is perpendicular to the back surface of the main body. The electronic component mounting area is arranged on the back surface of the main body side-by-side with the attachment portion.

Abstract: A first signal processing apparatus includes: an image processing unit configured to at least execute a composition process of generating composed image information in which first image information or second image information and textual information are superimposed; and a control unit configured to control the process of the image processing unit in accordance with communication with a second signal processing apparatus. The control unit selects either one of the first image information and the second image information, and when the second image information is selected, the control unit outputs a first command for instructing the second signal processing apparatus not to superimpose the second image information and the textual information related to the second image information, and causes the image processing unit to generate composite image information in which the second image information and the textual information related to the second image information are superimposed.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: a first light source that emits first light; a first light guide that guides the first light received from the first light source toward a subject; a second light source that emits second light having a different wavelength region from the first light; a second light guide that guides the second light received from the second light source toward the subject; and a blocker that alternatingly blocks the first light traveling from the first light source toward the first light guide and the second light traveling from the second light source toward the second light guide.

Abstract: A light source apparatus that is provided includes: a light source; a switch for switching the light path of irradiation light emitted by the light source between a first light path and a second light path; and an optical filter that is fixedly arranged in the first light path and filters irradiation light propagating along the first light path into light in a specific wavelength region.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an illumination unit that sequentially radiates illumination light of three colors of RGB onto a subject; an image acquisition unit that captures the illumination light reflected at the subject; a control unit that controls the image acquisition unit so as to sequentially capture the illumination light of the three colors and so as to capture the illumination light of at least one color other than G, a plurality of times for different exposure times, thereby causing the image acquisition unit to acquire component images of the three colors; a dynamic-range expanding unit that generates an expanded component image by compositing the plurality of component images of the at least one color; and an image generating unit that generates a colored endoscope image by compositing the expanded component image of the at least one color and the component images of the other colors.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a first substrate including a plurality of first pixels and a plurality of second pixels., a second substrate including a plurality of third pixels and facing the first substrate, and a processing unit. The plurality of third pixels receive light transmitted through the plurality of first pixels. The plurality of first pixels output signals corresponding to a wavelength bandwidth including wavelengths of green light and transmit a wavelength bandwidth including wavelengths of red light. The plurality of second pixels output signals corresponding to a wavelength bandwidth including wavelengths of blue light and not including wavelengths of red light and wavelengths of green light. The plurality of third pixels output signals corresponding to a wavelength bandwidth including wavelengths of red light. The processing unit generates a signal at least from an output of the plurality of first pixels and an output of the plurality of third pixels.

Abstract: A video laryngeal endoscope system having flat scan video kymography and laryngoscopic functions for analyzing a motion state of a larynx comprises: a laryngoscope for viewing vocal cords; a light source for illuminating the vocal cords; a video camera which has a beam splitter for separating an image viewed by means of the laryngoscope and the light source into two images to acquire a flat scan kymographic image and a stroboscopic image; a dual image capturing unit for converting two image signals transmitted from the video camera into a digital image signal; a storage unit for storing the digital image signal; a control unit for analyzing the digital image signal of the storage unit and simultaneously displaying analysis results of the flat scan kymographic image and the stroboscopic image; and a computer comprising analysis software for analyzing the image signal of the storage unit; and a monitor for displaying photographed images and analysis results.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a detecting unit configured to execute structural analysis on a tomographic image acquired by an acquiring unit and detect an abnormal portion of the eye; and a display control unit configured to cause a displaying unit to display a finding of the abnormal portion detected by the detecting unit, as a sentence or a word in a manner superimposed on the tomographic image.

Abstract: A method, or corresponding dynamic display system, for customizing a controller of a display system includes presenting a visual stimulus to a subject at at least one known location relative to the subject's eye gaze; measuring brain activity of the subject's left and right brain hemispheres in response to the subject's viewing of the stimulus; processing the measured brain activity to determine a frequency-dependent metric of the measured brain activity; assessing independent cognitive capacities of the subject's left and right brain hemispheres based on the frequency-dependent metric; and adjusting a function of the controller in the display system according to the assessed independent capacities, such as by adjusting the function to change a stimulus load in a visual hemifield according to the brain activity in the contralateral brain hemisphere. Example applications include head-up display (HUD), augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) display systems, and brain injury assessment systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel open retinoscope comprising: a body (3) comprising a light source (31) oriented in the longitudinal direction and a first coupling means (32) for coupling to a Volk lens (51) holder in a longitudinally sliding manner; a Volk lens (51) holder (5), coupled in a longitudinally sliding manner to the body (3), where the holder (5) comprises a second longitudinal sliding coupling means (52) which is complementary to the first longitudinal sliding coupling means (32) of the body (3); and a smartphone adaptor (2) which can be connected to the body (3) in a transversely sliding manner.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for treating obstructive sleep apnea. A unitary valve assembly removably located inside the exterior profile of a nasal pillow mask uses positive airway pressure from a low-flow hose to automatically create an on-demand therapeutic air splint in the pharynx. During inspiration the mask's valving system allows room air to be inspired. During exhalation another valve governs therapeutic backpressure equal to the prescribed pressure setting of the CPAP blower machine. The mask may be worn when the CPAP blower machine is off, and systems are provided for turning the CPAP blower machine on only when needed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dry electrode for a bio-electromagnetic wave detecting device, its manufacturing method, and a sensor element and a bio-electromagnetic wave detecting device comprising the dry electrode. The dry electrode comprises: a flexible substrate, at least one set of protruding structures arranged on the flexible substrate, electrode lead-out terminals and electrode lead-out wires, wherein the protruding structure comprises an inner core made of a flexible insulating material, and a conductive thin film coated on an outer side of the inner core.

Abstract: Individuals who suffer from certain kinds of medical conditions, particularly conditions that only sporadically exhibit measurable symptoms, can feel helpless in their attempts to secure access to medical care because, at least in part, they are left to the mercy of their condition to present symptoms at the right time to allow diagnosis and treatment. Providing these individuals with ambulatory extended-wear health monitors that record ECG and physiology, preferably available over-the-counter and without health insurance preauthorization, is a first step towards addressing their needs. In addition, these individuals need a way to gain entry into the health care system once a medically-actionable medical condition has been identified. Here, the ECG and physiology is downloaded and evaluated post-monitoring against medical diagnostic criteria.

Abstract: Detecting a movable object in a location includes providing a first 3D representation of at least part of a surface; providing a second 3D representation of at least part of the surface; determining for the first 3D representation a first excluded volume in space where no surface can be present; determining for the second 3D representation a second excluded volume in space where no surface can be present; if a portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is located in space in the second excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is disregarded in the generation of the virtual 3D model, and/or if a portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is located in space in the first excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is disregarded in the generation of the virtual 3D model.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a suitable surgical location and/or trajectory for proceeding with a surgical procedure based on local polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography imaging (PSOCT). PSOCT images are obtained of a tissue region and are processed to provide a spatial map of anisotropic structure within the tissue region. The anisotropic structure is processed to determine one or more suitable surgical locations and/or trajectories for avoiding or reducing damage to local anisotropic tissue structure identified within the tissue region. The spatial map of the anisotropic structure is registered with pre-operative volumetric image data identifying anisotropic tissue structure within a second tissue region that is larger than the tissue region imaged by PSOCT.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a tool comprising a first device for generating aerosol from a target, the first device being deployed through an opening in a tubing of the tool, wherein the tubing is provided with aspiration ports or fenestrations such that the generated aerosol is aspirated into the tubing via the aspiration ports or fenestrations. The aspirated aerosol is then transferred to a mass spectrometer for subsequent mass analysis.

Abstract: An observation apparatus (1) for enhancing the observation of an object (2) includes an output color image projector (8) for projecting a time sequence (31) of output color images (32) onto a projection area (40) on the object (2). The projector (8) has an output spectrum (60) including, at least in the visible-light range, a set of output spectral bands (60). The apparatus (1) further includes a multispectral camera system (4) for capturing a time sequence (21) of input color images (22) from the projection area (40) in at least two input spectral bands (42) different from the output spectral bands (62). The apparatus (1) is configured to derive the output color images (32) from the input color images (22) and project the output color images (32) onto the projection area (40) in real time.

Abstract: A physiological signal processing system for a physiological waveform that includes a cardiovascular signal component provides a variable high pass filter that is responsive to the physiological waveform, and that is configured to high pass filter the physiological waveform in response to a corner frequency that is applied. A heart rate metric extractor is responsive to the variable high pass filter 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 frequency that is applied to the variable high pass filter, based on the heart rate metric that was extracted. Analogous methods may also be provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system can include a temperature monitoring device including: a heat flux channel, a first temperature sensor thermally coupled to the heat flux channel, a second temperature sensor thermally coupled to the heat flux channel, a thermal cage thermally coupled to and arranged around the heat flux channel along a length of the heat flux channel, and a processing system operable to determine a core body temperature measurement based on temperature data collected at the first and the second temperature sensors.

Abstract: The present application provides methods and devices for determining input information, and generally relates to the field of wearable devices. A method disclosed herein comprises: in response to a first part of a body of a user executing an action, acquiring target blood-flow information about the first part or a second part that corresponds to the first part; and determining input information according to the target blood-flow information and reference information. According to the methods and devices, the body of the user is used as an input interface, thus cause an interaction area to be increased, which helps to improve input efficiency and user experience.

Abstract: A workstation, a medical imaging apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, the workstation includes a display apparatus and a controller configured to receive respiration information of an object, determine an acquisition section of magnetic resonance (MR) data related to the object based on the respiration information. The controller is also configured to control the display apparatus to display the respiration information of the object and the acquisition section, and display a user interface configured to change the displayed acquisition section according to a user's operation command.

Abstract: A monitor configured to monitor autoregulation includes a memory encoding one or more processor-executable routines and a processor configured to access and execute the one or more routines encoded by the memory. When executed, the routines cause the processor to receive one or more physiological signals from a patient, determine a measure indicative of an autoregulation status of the patient based on the one or more physiological signals, generate an autoregulation alarm indicative of an impaired autoregulation status when the measure exceeds a predetermined threshold for more than a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Provided is a blood parameter monitoring device, including: a skin patch wearable on skin; a blood parameter sensor arranged at the skin patch and configured to detect a blood parameter; a processor configured to send an abnormality indication signal when determining that the blood parameter is not within a predetermined range, and send a normality indication signal when determining that the blood parameter is within the predetermined range; a timer configured to start a timing process upon receiving the abnormality indication signal, stop the timing process upon receiving the normality indication signal, and send an alarm signal if a duration of the timing process is longer than or equal to a predetermined duration; and an alarm connected to the timer and configured to give an alarm and/or trigger a predetermined mobile communication terminal to send a warning signal to a preset phone number, after receiving the alarm signal.

Abstract: A sensor unit for use in devices for simultaneous measurement of human tissue impedance and pressure to identifies human hemodynamic parameters. The sensor unit of the device attached to skin surface segment includes a base with a recess, in which a piezoelectric element of pressure sensor is installed. The unit also has a flexible membrane mounted on the base and overlapping said recess. First and second electrodes are attached to the outer surface of the membrane. The first electrode is mounted opposite the recess and is capable of moving together with the membrane. The second static electrode surrounds the first electrode. A central support is mounted between the first electrode and the piezoelectric element. Connected to the electrical outputs of said impedance measurement sensor, the first and second electrodes can contact with skin surface. At the same time, the operational stability and sensitivity of sensors are increased.

Abstract: Self-diagnosis of diseases is highly desired and very popular nowadays. The present application provides system, methodology, and the like for providing real-time detection of a medical condition.

Abstract: A vital signs monitor for attachment to a human or animal thorax, the monitor having a low power mode and a high accuracy mode and comprising: a motion sensor configured to, in the low power mode, sample movement at a first frequency and, in the high accuracy mode, sample movement at a second frequency, the second frequency being greater than the first frequency; and a processor configured to, in the low power mode, process a series of the one or more movement samples captured by the motion sensor in the low power mode so as to form a measure of activity level, and to, in the high accuracy mode, cause a series of the movement samples captured by the motion sensor in the high accuracy mode to be stored at the vital signs monitor and/or transmitted by means of a transceiver; wherein the processor is configured to prevent the vital signs monitor entering the high accuracy mode from the low power mode when the activity level exceeds a first predefined or dynamic threshold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel lip/cheek probes for detection of pulse-based differences in light absorbence across the vascularized tissue of a lip or cheek of a patient. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation, and/or to obtain other photoplethysmographic data. The present invention also relates to a combined probe/cannula. The present invention also relates to other devices that combine a pulse oximeter probe with a device supplying oxygen or other oxygen-containing gas to a person in need thereof, and to sampling means for exhaled carbon dioxide in combination with the novel lip/cheek probes. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.

Abstract: The method for producing the strain gauge device (10) comprises a first stop of producing the band (12). The band (12) has flexibility at least in the measuring zone (36). Then a sensor (22) comprising at least one measuring strand (30) and changing electrical resistivity in dependence of the strain is produced and arranged on or in the band (12) without pre-tension. Afterwards the shape of the band (12) is changed into a retaining working shape and thereby the measuring strand (30) is stretched to an amount of pre-tension.

Abstract: An optical vital signs sensor is provided. The optical vital signs sensor is configured to measure or determine vital signs of a user. The optical vital signs sensor comprises a contact surface (101) and at least one light source (110) configured to generate light. The light is directed towards a skin (1000) of a user. Furthermore, at least one photo detector unit (120) is configured to detect light which is indicative of a reflection of the light beam from the at least one light source (110) in or from the skin (1000) of the user. Between the light source and the contact surface, a color converting plate (200) is provided which converts a color of the light from the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photoplethysmography device (20) of the reflectance type, comprising a light source (4), a light sensor (5), and an interface layer (21). The interface layer (21) has a recess between the source (4) and the sensor (5) in order to prevent reflection losses between the device (20) and the skin and to prevent that light from the source (4) can reach the sensor (5) directly via the interface layer (21).

Abstract: An intrauterine pressure-sensing catheter for detecting pressure changes within the uterus of a patient is disclosed having a tube with a primary lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the elongate tube. A monitor lumen is positioned within the elongate tube between the primary lumen and a wall of the elongate tube and extends from a proximal end of the elongate tube to a distal end of the elongate tube. A compliant balloon is disposed about an exterior of the elongate tube adjacent a distal end tip. A sleeve is slidably mounted on an exterior of the elongate tube and disposed over the compliant balloon during insertion of the catheter within the patient. The distal end tip is configured to prevent movement of the sleeve over the tip and is further configured to provide a zone of protection for the compliant balloon.

Abstract: It is disclosed an electronic system to control the acquisition of an electrocardiogram. The system comprises a portable electronic device and a mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device comprises an optical device for acquiring real-time images of a portion of a human body, a screen and a processing unit. The portable electronic device comprises a first, a second and a third electrode. The processing unit of the mobile electronic device comprises an electrodes placement guiding module for the first, second and third electrode. The screen is configured to display a real-time image representing said portion of the human body and further comprises a first positioning mark, a second positioning mark and a third positioning mark representing the positions wherein to apply the first, second and third electrode respectively.

Abstract: The difference between the current value and the last value of an RR interval is compared with a predetermined reference differential value, and an attenuation time constant of a peak-hold section is controlled according to the comparison result.