Abstract: There is provided a contact lens for detecting changes in a property of ocular fluid. The contact lens comprises a lens part comprising an indicator material, wherein the volume of the indicator material is variable in dependence on a property of ocular fluid. The contact lens further comprises output means disposed on the lens part, wherein the output means is configured to provide an output which is variable in dependence on the volume of the indicator material.

Abstract: A wearable measurement apparatus capable of measuring a biometric signal is provided. The wearable measurement apparatus includes a main body, and a main-body elastic part disposed on a bottom surface of the main body, and configured to elastically support the main body against a body part of a user. The wearable measurement apparatus further includes a biometric signal sensor disposed apart from the main-body elastic part, and configured to detect a biometric signal from the body part, and a sensor elastic part interposed between the main body and the biometric signal sensor, and configured to form a step difference between a bottom surface of the biometric signal sensor and a bottom surface of the main-body elastic part, and elastically support the biometric signal sensor against the main body.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus includes a housing configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, and a sensor module. The sensor module includes an optical emitter and detector, and an optical filter overlying at least a portion of the detector. The sensor module also includes a motion sensor, an interference filter, and a processor. The optical filter attenuates time-varying environmental light interference caused by sunlight and/or ambient light. The interference filter removes effects of time-varying environmental interference from a signal output from the optical detector and produces a processed energy response signal associated with a physiological condition of the subject. The processor controls operations of the optical emitter, the optical detector, the motion sensor, and the interference filter. The processor utilizes an output signal from the motion sensor to remove motion artifacts from the energy response signal, and extracts at least one physiological property from the energy response signal.

Abstract: A biological information detection apparatus includes a vehicle opening detector, a riding detector, a radio wave transmitter-receiver, a biological information detector, and a correction value setting unit. The radio wave transmitter-receiver transmits a radio wave and receive a reflected wave of the radio wave, and the correction value setting unit sets a correction value for detecting biological information based on the receiving result after detection of opening of a vehicle by the vehicle opening detector and before detection of riding of a driver in the vehicle by the riding detector. The radio wave transmitter-receiver transmits a radio wave and receives a reflected wave reflected by the body surface of the driver, and the biological information detector detects biological information of the driver based on the receiving result and the correction value after the detection of riding of the driver in the vehicle by the riding detector.

Abstract: A system, method and non-transient computer readable medium for predicting hypoglycemic risk in patients with diabetes following moderate exercise. A system may include a digital processor; and an exercise module configured to generate a hypoglycemia risk signal with a hypoglycemia prediction algorithm and to determine a hypoglycemia risk state with a classifier algorithm that classifies the hypoglycemia risk signal to identify an actionable hypoglycemia risk state based on a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A method of estimating a respiratory rate and an electronic apparatus are provided. The method includes following steps. A physiological signal is obtained. A wave signal associated with baseline drift is extracted from the physiological signal. A wave number of the wave signal is counted, and the respiratory rate is estimated according to the wave number.

Abstract: A biosensor unit is coupled to a user device and may communicate with the user device over a short range wireless or wired interface. The biosensor unit includes an optical sensor used to obtain an oxygen saturation level, a heart rate and a respiration rate of a user. The biosensor unit may also obtain a blood pressure and a temperature of the user using one or more other sensors. The biosensor unit transmits the obtained biosensor data to the user device using the short range interface.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is capable of communicating with another apparatus, the electronic apparatus includes: an input device, configured to receive input of a user operating body; a detecting device, configured to detect a user's physiological sign information based on the input of the user operating body to obtain a detection result; and a transmitting device, configured to transmit the detection result to the another apparatus so as to provide the detection result to the user through the another apparatus. The electronic apparatus allows a user to conveniently learn his/her own health condition in daily life, which facilitates use of the user, and enhances user experience. Also provided are an electronic apparatus system, an information processing method and an information prompt method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for detecting an irregularity in a user's vital signs and alerting of a potential emergency using wearable devices. An embodiment operates by receiving, from a sensor component coupled to a wearable computing device, real-time heart rate information associated with a user wearing the wearable computing device. The system accesses heart rate calibration information associated with a user profile and detects an irregularity based on a comparison between the real-time heart rate information and the heart rate calibration information. Based on the detected irregularity, the system accesses a contact information associated with the user profile and transmits a message based on the contact information.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for monitoring and alerting a user caring for a patient when a change in body temperature requires immediate attention. The apparatus is a bracelet worn by the user. The system includes the bracelet in wireless communication with a temperature sensing device placed on the patient. The bracelet has a body temperature display an audible alarm that sounds and a vibration that occurs when the temperature exceeds a setpoint, and a plurality of lights, each with a unique setpoint, a light activated when the temperature exceeds the setpoint and a glowing band. The user attaches the temperature sensing device to the patient and dons the bracelet. The user can then sleep, selectively observing the display and lights upon waking with confidence that the system is monitoring the patient's temperature and selectively alerting the user when a change in body temperature requires immediate attention.

Abstract: Image display device includes image outputting unit, part moving unit, and matching degree score calculating unit. Image outputting unit outputs, among a plurality of images obtained by performing a multilayered anatomy in a plurality of parts of a human body, an image of one layer of one part as a current image. Part moving unit acquires a part moving instruction after current image is output. Matching degree score calculating unit calculates a matching degree score indicating the matching degree between the organ included in current image and a candidate image by comparing label information indicating the organ included in current image and label information indicating the organ included in candidate image, with respect to each of a plurality of candidate images of a movement target part. Image outputting unit outputs candidate image in which a maximum matching degree score is calculated as a new current image.

Abstract: An image acquisition unit acquires a plurality of projection images by imaging a subject at each of a plurality of radiation source positions. A reconstruction unit reconstructs the plurality of projection images to generate a plurality of tomographic images. A frequency decomposition unit frequency-decomposes each of the plurality of tomographic images to acquire a plurality of band tomographic images, which show frequency components of each of the plurality of frequency bands, for each of the plurality of tomographic images. A two-dimensional image generation unit generates a band synthesized two-dimensional image by projecting the plurality of band tomographic images for each frequency band. A frequency synthesizing unit performs frequency synthesis by weighting the band synthesized two-dimensional image for each frequency band, thereby generating a composite two-dimensional image.

Abstract: A medical imaging data processing apparatus comprises processing circuitry configured to obtain a first imaging data set comprising a set of pixels or voxels, the first imaging data set being reconstructed from first measurement data representative of measurements of a measurement volume obtained by relative rotation of a medical scanner and the measurement volume by a first range of angles during a first scanning time period; obtain a second imaging data set comprising a set of pixels or voxels, the second imaging data set being reconstructed from second measurement data representative of measurements of the measurement volume obtained by relative rotation of the medical scanner and the measurement volume by a second range of angles during a second scanning time period, wherein the second scanning time period overlaps the first scanning time period such that some angles are included in both the first range of angles and the second range of angles; transform the first imaging data set to obtain a first transf

Abstract: An image display apparatus includes a selection unit configured to select as a display image a second tomographic image in the case where a second acquisition unit successfully acquires the second tomographic image or in the case where a correspondence relationship between a first tomographic image and the second tomographic image satisfies a predetermined condition, or select a notification image in a case other than the above-described cases, and a display unit configured to display the first tomographic image and the display image selected by the selection unit in parallel or in a superimposed manner.

Abstract: A method and device is proposed for automatic detection of an event in which a device is leaving a stable position relative to and within an anatomy. The method comprises the steps of receiving a sequence of fluoroscopic images, detecting a device in at least two of the fluoroscopic images, determining a motion field of the detected device in the sequence of fluoroscopic images, generating a sequence of integrated images by integrating the sequence of fluoroscopic images taking into consideration the motion field, determining a saliency metric based on the integrated images, identifying a landmark in the integrated images based on the saliency metric, and determining as to whether the landmark is moving relative to the device, based on a variation of the saliency metric.

Abstract: A three-dimensional serial focused intraoral digital tomosynthesis scanner includes a frame body, an image capturing module, a photosensitive member and an image processing module. The frame body includes a central axis and a light source seat which is moved along a scanning path and rotated around the central axis. The image capturing module is disposed on the light source seat and reciprocated along the scanning path. The image capturing module is configured to generate a light beam emitted from an outside to the patient's mouth. The photosensitive member is positioned in the patient's mouth. The light beam is emitted to the photosensitive member and moved along the scanning path corresponding to the photosensitive member so as to generate a plurality of two-dimensional optical images by the image capturing module. The image processing module calculates the two-dimensional optical images to generate a three-dimensional image.

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises pixels arranged in an image sensing region, a first and a second detecting elements configured to obtain radiation irradiation information, a first signal line to which a signal from the first detecting element is to be output and a second signal line to which a signal from the second detecting element is to be output, and a signal processing circuit configured to process the signals output from the first and the second detecting elements. The first the second signal lines are arranged in the image sensing region or arranged adjacent to the image sensing region, the first detecting element has a larger region to detect radiation than the second detecting element. The signal processing circuit generates the radiation irradiation information based on the signals from the first and the second signal lines.

Abstract: A radiographic image capturing stand includes: a plurality of radiographic image capturing parts, each of which forms a radiographic image by being exposed to a radiation ray, and the radiographic image capturing stand being capable of switching between a single image capturing state in which image capturing is performed with the single radiographic image capturing part held with respect to one exposure to a radiation ray, and a long-length image capturing state in which image capturing is performed with the plurality of radiographic image capturing parts held side by side with respect to one exposure to a radiation ray.

Abstract: A medical examination device is disclosed, which belongs to the technical field of a fluoroscopy examination, comprising: a display configured to display images; an X-ray source configured to transmit an X-ray; an X-ray detector, which is configured to detect the transmitted X-ray which is emitted from the X-ray source and transmitted through an object to be detected, and to output a detection signal; and a control module, which is configured to connect with the X-ray detector so as to receive the detection signal, to generate images based on the detection signal and to transmit the generated images to the display. One of the X-ray source and the X-ray detector is positioned at a back portion of the display.

Abstract: Systems for large animal fluoroscopy having independently positionable X-ray emitter and X-ray detector arms on either side of the animal providing independent movement of the X-ray emitter and X-ray detector in multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reviewing medical images. One system includes an electronic processor configured to create a data structure for tracking anatomical findings. The electronic processor is further configured to receive a first annotation marking a first anatomical finding within a first electronic medical image, wherein the first electronic medical image was captured during a first imaging procedure of an anatomical structure, and add data to the data structure representing a first parameter of the first anatomical finding. The electronic processor is also configured to receive a second annotation marking a second anatomical finding within a second electronic medical image, wherein the second electronic medical image was captured during a second imaging procedure of the anatomical structure, and add data to the data structure representing a second parameter of the second anatomical finding. The electronic processor is also configured to display at least a portion of the data structure.

Abstract: A method of processing a medical image includes acquiring a three-dimensional (3D) medical image indicating a blood vessel and a two-dimensional (2D) medical image indicating the blood vessel, determining a blood vessel area in the 3D medical image corresponding to a partial area of the blood vessel in the 2D medical image, and matching the blood vessel area with the partial area in the 2D medical image.

Abstract: A 2D mammogram image is synthesized from at least one of tomosynthesis projection images and/or the tomosynthesis reconstructed image data. In a simplest form, the mammogram may be synthesized by selecting one of the tomosynthesis projection images for display as a synthesized mammogram. Other methods of synthesizing a mammogram include re-projecting and filtering projection data and/or reconstructed data. The synthesized mammogram is advantageously displayed together with at least a portion of the reconstructed data to aid in review of the reconstructed data. The present invention thus provides a familiar image which may be used to facilitate review of a tomosynthesis data set.

Abstract: A method for segmenting a two-dimensional angiographic recording of a vessel of a body using a computing apparatus includes providing a three-dimensional reconstruction of the vessel of the body to the computing apparatus. The two-dimensional angiographic recording of the vessel of the body is provided on the computing apparatus. The three-dimensional reconstruction of the vessel of the body is registered with the two-dimensional recording of the vessel of the body. Spatial information of the three-dimensional reconstruction is projected onto the two-dimensional recording, and the two-dimensional recording is segmented using the spatial information projected onto the two-dimensional recording.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image analysis device includes a parameter value acquisition unit, a color allocation unit and a time phase image generation unit. The parameter value acquisition unit acquires a parameter value per pixel, on the basis of time variation of pixel values per pixel corresponding to the same region of an object in image data of a plurality of sequential DSA images. The color allocation unit generates a color map in which a (chromatic) color in accordance with the parameter value is allocated per pixel corresponding to the same region of the object. The time phase image generation unit generates color image data of time phase images respectively corresponding to a plurality of time phases, by reflecting information in accordance with pixel values of the DSA images to each pixel of the color map.

Abstract: To quickly detect body movement during radiography and provide a radiographic image less affected by the body movement, a radiographic apparatus includes a detection unit including a first pixel that detects radiation and a second pixel that detects the radiation at a frame rate higher than a frame rate of the first pixel, and a body movement detection unit that, while a subject is irradiated with the radiation, detect body movement of the subject by comparing a plurality of pieces of radiographic data detected by the second pixel with each other.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and an X-ray imaging system including the X-ray imaging apparatus are disclosed. The X-ray imaging apparatus comprises: a rail assembly, a strut assembly, an X-ray imaging assembly mounted on the strut assembly, and a chargeable and dischargeable power supply apparatus mounted on the strut assembly, wherein the power supply apparatus is used for supplying power to the X-ray imaging assembly to generate X-rays and complete X-ray imaging. The X-ray imaging system comprises the above-mentioned X-ray imaging apparatus and a plurality of X-ray receiving apparatuses. The X-ray imaging apparatus can operate in a wide range to meet different X-ray imaging requirements, and the X-ray imaging system can complete X-ray imaging on a large number of patients in a short period of time.

Abstract: A method for continuously evaluating an X-ray unit. The method includes placing an X-ray sensor converter having a photo diode and a scintillation crystal in a path of an X-ray beam emitted by the X-ray unit, using the X-ray sensor converter to convert an X-ray beam energy into an electric signal, providing an amplifier connected to the X-ray sensor converter, conveying the electric signal from the X-ray sensor converter to the amplifier, amplifying the electric signal with the amplifier, and measuring a spectrum of the X-ray tube energy by continuously sampling and quantifying the amplified electric signal.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that includes a method for controlling an ultrasound detector system for localizing a marker seed at least partially composed of a piezoelectric material. The method includes arranging least one marker seed including a piezoelectric material proximate to a region of interest (ROI) in a subject. The method also includes arranging a detector probe including an ultrasound transducer to direct ultrasound pulses into the subject, detect return signals generated by the marker seed in response to receiving the ultrasound pulses, and generate localization data based on the return signals detected. The method further includes utilizing a display communicating a location of the marker seed based on the localization data to locate the marker seed and perform a medical procedure on the ROI in the subject.

Abstract: A transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) delivery system includes a sheath, a replacement valve assembly disposed within a distal end of the sheath, and a nose cone proximate the distal end of the sheath. A forward section of the nose cone is configured to facilitate passage of the nose cone through the heart valve. The rear section of the nose cone comprises an imager.

Abstract: Disclosed is a focused ultrasound operation apparatus that includes: an operation hand piece that includes a handle unit that is used as a handle for a user; a cartridge that includes an ultrasound treatment unit, which generates a focused ultrasound, and has the shape of a circular cylinder or bar, the cartridge being attached to, and detached from, the operation hand piece; a window provided on the cartridge to pass the focused ultrasound generated by the ultrasound treatment unit; and a driver that drives the ultrasound treatment unit to move the ultrasound treatment unit forward and backward.

Abstract: A method for ultrasound imaging detects a region of interest from ultrasound signals of a first imaging mode received along sensing elements of a transducer probe. The sensed data is analyzed and the system responds to the region of interest detection by switching to a secondary imaging mode with the transducer probe at the same position. The transducer probe indexes to a next scan position and sensing and analysis are repeated at each of a number of indexed scan positions.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed, which includes a motor drive device that is connected to a proximal end of an image diagnosis catheter, and that rotates a drive shaft included in the image diagnosis catheter around an axial direction and moves the drive shaft along the axial direction, and a support unit that supports the motor drive device in a state where the motor drive device is separated in a vertical direction from a laying table on which a subject P is laid.

Abstract: The coating-type contact medium for ultrasound diagnosis contains silver ion as a silver-based antimicrobial agent, wherein the silver-based antimicrobial agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of silver oxide, ceramic-supported silver, and glass-supported silver, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a viscosity improver and a lubricant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for detecting esophageal state changes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lightweight, portable, user-operable device capable of detecting gastroesophageal reflux events. The sonography array can also be used to track the frequency of gastroesophageal reflux events, and can either store or deliver the data either to a practitioner's server or to a user's electronic device.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe is provided including a probe body with a sensing face arranged to be held in contact with a patient by a user. The probe provides a plurality of groups of control elements located on two or more exterior surfaces of the probe body sufficiently close to the distal end of the probe such that a user can interact with the control elements while maintaining the scanning position of the ultrasound probe.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus are disclosed. The ultrasonic probe includes a vibration generator for transferring sound beneficial to a fetus so as to transmit the sound signal to the fetus more efficiently than a conventional ultrasonic probe. An ultrasonic probe includes a transducer configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object or receive an ultrasonic signal reflected from the object. The ultrasonic probe includes a frame and a vibration generator. The vibration generator is located in the frame, and generates vibration when the ultrasonic probe contacts the object in such a manner that the generated vibration is transferred to a fetus of the object.

Abstract: An ultrasound apparatus has a beamformer, a control logic processor, and a transducer probe configured to direct and detect ultrasound signals. A control panel is in wireless signal communication with the control logic processor. A display monitor is in wireless signal communication with the control logic processor.

Abstract: Ultrasound signal processing device performing transmission events of transmitting converging ultrasound beams to subject using ultrasound probe having transducer elements, receiving ultrasound reflection from the subject, generating acoustic line signal, and including ultrasound signal processing circuitry configured to operate as: transmitter varying focal point defining position where ultrasound beams converge between transmission events and performing each transmission event; receiver generating, for each transmission event, receive signal sequences for the transducer elements based on ultrasound reflection; and delay-and-sum calculator generating acoustic line signal for each measurement point by performing processing for specifying measurement point signal for each transmission event and performing weighted delay-and-summing of measurement point signals for the transmission events, the processing including identification of transducer element on straight line passing through the measurement point and th

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a calculating unit, an obtaining unit, a determining unit, and a controlling unit. By using a plurality of pieces of three-dimensional ultrasound image data in a time series corresponding to a three-dimensional region including a myocardium of a subject, the calculating unit calculates first movement information indicating a movement of the myocardium by tracking a movement of a region of interest that corresponds to the myocardium and that is set in each of the plurality of pieces of three-dimensional image data. The obtaining unit obtains direction information indicating a direction of a myocardial fiber in the myocardium. The determining unit determines second movement information indicating a movement of the myocardium with respect to the direction of the myocardial fiber, on the basis of the first movement information and the direction information. The controlling unit causes a display unit to display the second movement information.

Abstract: An in-toilet urine sampling and measurement system is disclosed. One or more toilet sensors trigger volatilization, measurement, and analysis of volatile compounds in a urine sample. Volatile urine compounds may be concentrated, measured, and analyzed by a measurement system attached to a toilet bowl. A volatilizer system may use heat generated from one or more measurement devices to assist in volatilization of the urine sample.

Abstract: A system for hands-free collection of biomaterials, such as urine, in a vessel disposed below a closable port, the vessel being sealable by an at least partially automated sealing mechanism, the sealed vessel being transferable to a storage area. In general terms this application is directed to a hands-free, biomaterial collection system that is it least partially automated. In one aspect, a biomaterial collection system comprises a biomaterial capture area including a port, a collection area disposed below the capture area, a vessel disposed in the collection area and aligned with the port, and a sealing mechanism disposed in the collection area for sealing the vessel.

Abstract: A device for managing pregnancy plan includes an ovulation tester configured to test whether an ovulation has taken place and provide a result of a ovulation test, and a mobile terminal configured to provide information related to ovulation to a user, wherein the mobile terminal includes a display, a memory configured to store basic information related to ovulation including at least recent start date of menstruation, and a processor configured to receive the result from the ovulation tester, to determine at least one of a predicted ovulation date and a ovulation date based on at least one of the basic information and the result, to determine a predicted fertility period therefrom, and to display the predicted fertility period on the display.

Abstract: An excreta-sampling toilet is disclosed which includes a bowl, a processing apparatus, and a chiller. The bowl separates excreta into solid excreta and liquid excreta. The processing apparatus then processes the solid excreta into a solid excreta sample, including metering it by weight or volume and storing it in containers. The chiller lowers the temperature of the sample, which is stored to await analysis. A metered liquid excreta sample is also stored and chilled in separate storage containers.

Abstract: Disclosed are a support body, a body fluid collection set, and a body fluid collection method that can easily support a body fluid collection sheet even by a non-physician. The support body 1 includes a first sheet 10 having an adhesive surface 12 for adhering the body fluid collection sheet 30, and a second sheet 20 adhered to the first sheet 10. The adhesive surface 12 of the first sheet 10 is adhered to the body fluid collection sheet 30 so that the first sheet 10 is separated from the skin 40 and the body fluid collection sheet 30 is peeled off from the skin 40. Thereafter, the second sheet 20 is superposed on the adhesive surface 12, and the body fluid collection sheet 30 is supported on the support body 1.

Abstract: A device and method for dampening a biopsy device externally or internally. One variation of the external dampening device includes a flexible sleeve provided to cover external surfaces of the biopsy device. The dampening device may also include a device to cover the entire device externally, wherein only a needle portion is exposed. Further in another aspect, a spring constant or spring property of the springs used in the biopsy device may be altered to decrease the noise emitted from the biopsy device. A device and method is also disclosed for dampening a biopsy device internally using an elastic damper at the end portions of any springs that may be used in the biopsy device or at the end of a stroke of certain movable portions inside the biopsy device.

Abstract: A tissue sampling apparatus and method obtain a sample of tissue from a selected site and place a hemostatic plug at the selected site. The apparatus includes an external needle and an internal needle within the external needle. A chamber in the internal needle is divided by a divider member into a plug compartment for receiving a hemostatic plug, and a sample compartment for receiving a tissue sample. The divider member is resiliently biased into the plug compartment and the internal needle is movable relative to the external needle for admitting the hemostatic plug into the plug compartment and displacing the divider member into the sample compartment, and then closing the chamber. The apparatus then is advanced to the selected site where relative movement between the internal and external needles opens the chamber, allowing the divider member to expel the hemostatic plug from the plug compartment, and admitting a tissue sample into the sample compartment.

Abstract: A system and method for testing tissue in a patient. An optical probe illuminating the tissue generates reflected light corresponding to the illuminated tissue. A spectrometer and a tissue classification system provide a diagnostic classification. A treatment device delivers treatment to the tissue while the probe is in position to sense the reflected light.

Abstract: A left atrial appendage closure device system may include an access sheath having a lumen, a delivery sheath slidably disposed within the lumen of the access sheath, and a left atrial appendage closure device slidably disposed within a distal portion of the delivery sheath. The access sheath may include a pre-curved portion adjacent a distal tip of the access sheath. A method of deploying a left atrial appendage closure device may include advancing an access sheath through the superior vena cava and into the right atrium of the heart, advancing a delivery sheath through the access sheath into the left atrium, and deploying the left atrial appendage closure device within the ostium of the left atrial appendage.

Abstract: A vascular closure system is configured to seal an incision in a vessel of the patient's body. The system includes a slider that is moved from an initial position to a deployed position (that is, towards the puncture of the patient body), until the proximal end of the slider exposes a reference marker on an inner tube. This confirms the deployment of the closure element and completely expands or opens or pivots the closure element in the blood vessel.