Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus (202, 204, 206) for enabling a user-defined search for information in a wearable device data database (220) that resides in a wearable device (202), a user device (204), or a network device (206). The user creates search terms at the time of entry corresponding to wearable device data and an associated context and search results based on the search terms are presented that are customized for the user according to the entered context.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for forming a simulant. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for identifying and forming a simulant. The method identifies, using processing circuitry, a compound. The method further identifies, using the processing circuitry, a plurality of ingredients, wherein the simulant is a combination of the plurality of ingredients. The method further identifies for evaluation, using the processing circuitry, one or more metrics of the simulant. The method further determines, using the processing circuitry, proportions of each of the plurality of ingredients by optimizing a quadratic function based on the one or more metrics of the simulant. The method further outputs the proportions of each of the plurality of ingredients, and forms a mixture of the plurality of ingredients based on the proportions of each of the plurality of ingredients.

Abstract: A method and system for simultaneously performing takeoff of multiple building conditions in a construction project software program is disclosed. The method comprises selecting two or more building conditions and moving a pointer to a construction drawing to select an area to perform takeoff of the multiple building conditions on. Once the area has been selected, the method and system automatically creates one or more live objects on the selected area for each of the selected building conditions and simultaneously quantifies each of the selected building conditions based on the size of the selected area.

Abstract: A method includes providing a hierarchy of pattern definitions, wherein each pattern definition in the hierarchy of pattern definitions is associated with a parameter that is used to simulate operation of a computer system, and wherein each pattern definition in the hierarchy of pattern definitions comprises at least a value producer and a time interval, and traversing the hierarchy of pattern definitions for each parameter to select a pattern definition. The method further includes generating an event associated with the parameter in accordance with the value generator of the selected pattern definition, and transmitting the event to a system testing platform.

Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for verifying functionality of a circuit design under test (DUT). A verification method includes generating a transaction stream for a communication interface of the DUT. The transaction stream includes one or more transactions that are associated with commands of the communication interface and test data associated with the commands. The transaction stream is sent to the DUT via the communication interface. Responses sent from the DUT via the communication interface are monitored. The transactions and the responses are classified based upon one or more characteristics of the transactions and the responses. A graphical representation of the transactions and responses is generated based upon the classification.

Abstract: Techniques for allocating hydrocarbon production include receiving a selection of a particular area identification (ID) of a plurality of area IDs stored on the server; determining based on the selected particular area ID, a plurality of hydrocarbon production values that include periodic area-level hydrocarbon production values associated with the particular area ID and a plurality of wells associated with the particular area ID; determining a decline curve model for the area-level hydrocarbon production values associated with the particular area ID; modeling the aggregated periodic well-level hydrocarbon production values with the determined decline curve model; and determining allocated well-level hydrocarbon production values based at least in part on the selected decline curve model to display at a client device.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for deployment risk management are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include: receiving, by a processing device, operating parameters for simulating a well operation job; simulating, by the processing device, the well operation job based on the operating parameters to generate a script for performing the well operation job, wherein the script comprises an ordered plurality of tasks and corresponding task parameters; and performing the well operation job based on the script generated by the simulation.

Abstract: In some examples, one or more computing devices on a network may receive, from a client computing device, one or more inputs for configuring a simulation, the simulation including at least a first simulator and a second simulator. The one or more computing devices may allocate computing resources including at least a first virtual machine for executing at least one of the first simulator or the second simulator. The one or more computing devices may configure a first simulation controller executable on the first virtual machine for controlling execution of the at least one of the first simulator or the second simulator. The first simulation controller may initiate execution of at least one of the first simulator or the second simulator as part of execution of the co-simulation. In some examples, a result of the co-simulation may be sent to the client computing device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for comparing block diagrams, the block diagrams describing a temporal evolution and/or internal states of a dynamic system in a technical computing environment on a host computer, wherein a block in the block diagram may comprise input ports for receiving signals and output ports for sending signals. The method includes opening a first block diagram, converting the first block diagram to an intermediate form, the conversion comprising filtering using a filter script, opening a second block diagram, converting the second block diagram to an intermediate form, the conversion comprising filtering using a filter script, determining existing differences between the intermediate form of the first block diagram and the intermediate form of the second block diagram, and outputting the determined differences. Also, a non-transitory computer readable media and computer system is provided.

Abstract: A device comprises a non-transitory memory having instructions and one or more processors in communication with the memory. The one or more processors execute the instructions to receive training data that represent dependent variable information from a plurality of cells in a cellular network. One or more clusters of cells are selected from the plurality of cells; while, one or more sub-clusters of cells are selected from the one or more clusters based on the dependent variable information. One or more models are determined corresponding to the one or more sub-clusters of cells based on the relationship between dependent variable information and independent variable information. A prediction value is output from the one or more models in response to the received testing data.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for configuring a stochastic simulation scenario, wherein the stochastic simulation scenario may include one or more variables, wherein at least a portion of the one or more variables may include agent behavior, and wherein the stochastic simulation scenario may be randomized and digital. The stochastic simulation scenario may be executed to generate one or more results of the stochastic simulation scenario. At least a portion of the one or more variables may be optimized using one or more optimization metrics on the one or more results of the stochastic simulation scenario, wherein at least the portion of the one or more variables may be modified based on game theory.

Abstract: Systems and methods for query large database records are disclosed. An example method includes: selecting a user-specified test program for execution; determining one or more testing parameters associated with the user-specified test program; identifying, based on the one or more testing parameters, computing nodes within a distributed computing system; generating, based on the user-specified test program, a first plurality of computing tasks for execution by the computing nodes. The first plurality of computing tasks, when executed, generates a second plurality of computing requests to a server under test. The method also includes distributing execution of the first plurality of computing tasks across the computing nodes; and testing the server under test by causing the first plurality of computing tasks to be executed by the computing nodes.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for performing, providing, managing, executing, and/or running a spatially-optimized simulation are presented. In one or more embodiments, the spatially-optimized simulation may comprise a plurality of worker modules performing the simulation, a plurality of entities being simulated among the plurality of worker modules, a plurality of bridge modules facilitating communication between workers and an administrative layer including a plurality of chunk modules, at least one receptionist module, and at least one oracle module. The spatially-optimized simulation may be configured to provide a distributed, persistent, fault-tolerate and spatially-optimized simulation environment. In some embodiments, load balancing and fault tolerance may be performed using transfer scores and/or tensile energies determined among the candidates for transferring simulation entities among workers.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for performing, providing, managing, executing, and/or running a spatially-optimized simulation are presented. In one or more embodiments, the spatially-optimized simulation may comprise a plurality of worker modules performing the simulation, a plurality of entities being simulated among the plurality of worker modules, a plurality of bridge modules facilitating communication between workers and an administrative layer including a plurality of chunk modules, at least one receptionist module, and at least one oracle module. The spatially-optimized simulation may be configured to provide a distributed, persistent, fault-tolerate and spatially-optimized simulation environment. In some embodiments, load balancing and fault tolerance may be performed using transfer scores and/or tensile energies determined among the candidates for transferring simulation entities among workers.

Abstract: A hybrid Mote Carlo and deterministic particle transport method based on the transition area is provided. Firstly, the geometric complexity is analyzed based on the CAD model. Based on the geometric complexity and the physical characteristics, an area having complex geometry is divided as a Monte Carlo particle transport calculation area, an area having simple geometry is divided as a deterministic particle transport calculation area, and a transition area with a determined thickness is created between the two areas. In the particle transport calculation, the Monte Carlo particle transport calculation is performed in the Monte Carlo particle transport area and the transition area, and the deterministic calculation is performed in the deterministic area and the transition area. Basically consistent results of the transition area under the two calculations can be achieved through multiple iterations, thereby realizing seamless coupling of the two calculations.

Abstract: There is provided a data analysis apparatus, comprising an event occurrence setting module configured to cause a prescribed event to occur in a simulation for a work order that includes a process at which the prescribed event is to occur an event occurrence detection timing setting module configured to store an event occurrence detection timing indicating a time period between an occurrence of an event and detection of the event, a simulation executing processing module configured to execute a simulation when an occurrence of the event is detected, the simulation executing processing module being configured to execute a simulation that reflects an effect on the process when the event is addressed in accordance with the event occurrence detection timing recorded in the storage module, and a KPI calculating module configured to calculate a KPI of the process for the event occurrence detection timing, based on results of the simulation.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating or updating a virtual 3D model of a structure or environment using a modelling system. The modelling system includes at least one imaging system, at least one processor and data storage. The method involves transferring a part but not all of a model of a structure or environment from an external data store to the data storage of the modelling system; using the at least one imaging system to collect at least one image of the structure or environment; determining or collecting depth information for the structure or environment; and updating the part of the model in the data storage with the at least one image and the depth information to form an updated part of the model. Also described: corresponding modelling system, processing system, computer program product and drone system.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a processor caused to: receive indications of first and second experiment designs to be compared; for each factor of the model of the first experiment design, identify a matching factor of the model of the second experiment design based on factor type, wherein the factor type is selected from the group consisting of a categorical factor and a continuous factor; for each categorical factor of the model of the first experiment design, identify a matching factor of the model of the second experiment design additionally based on quantity of levels of each factor; for each term of the model of the first experiment design, identify a matching term of the model of the second experiment design based on an order of each term; and present, on a display, the identified matches between the terms and between the responses of the first and second experiment designs.

Abstract: A method for simulating a collision situation between two vehicles for testing a driver assistance system in a driving simulator or in a Vehicle-in-the-Loop scenario. A fellow vehicle simulated on a simulation computer is assigned a trajectory that passes through a point of collision of a planned collision between the fellow vehicle and an ego vehicle that is not controlled by the simulation computer. The driver assistance system is equipped to exchange data with the simulated environment in real time and to influence the driving behavior of the ego vehicle in a collision situation. A target distance to the point of collision is determined for the fellow vehicle that the fellow vehicle would have to have in order to arrive at the point of collision simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the ego vehicle, under the assumption that it travels at the specified arrival speed.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a processor caused to: receive indications of selection of experiment designs to compare; receive indications of selection of a set of terms to include in the comparison; for each experiment design, generate a corresponding term correlation graph of a set of term correlation graphs, wherein: the correlation graph comprises horizontal and vertical axes along both of which the set of terms are arranged, at each intersection within the graph, a degree of correlation between terms is indicated with a visual indicator selected from a set of visual indicators, the set of visual indicators is assigned an order that corresponds to a range of degree of correlation, and the range is divided into a set of contiguous sub-ranges, and each visual indicator corresponds to one of the sub-ranges; and present at least two correlation graphs of the set of correlation graphs at adjacent locations on a display.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a processor caused to: receive indications of selection of an experiment design for regression analysis, of a type of distribution for a simulation of random data in the regression analysis, and of selection of a number of iterations of the simulation of random data; generate executable instructions in a pre-selected programming language to be executable by the processor to perform the regression analysis with the selected number of iterations of simulation of random data and with the selected type of distribution; generate a human readable form of a portion of the first executable instructions that includes the coefficients and terms in mathematical notation, and that specifies the selected number of iterations and the selected type of distribution for the simulation of random data; and present, on a display communicatively coupled to the processor, the human readable form of the portion of the first executable instructions.

Abstract: Techniques for estimated compound probability distribution are described herein. Embodiments may include receiving a compound model specification comprising a frequency model and a severity model, the compound model specification including a model error comprising a frequency model error and a severity model error, and determining a number of frequency models and severity models to generate based on the received number of models to generate. Embodiments include generating a plurality of frequency models through perturbation of the frequency model according to the frequency model error, and generating a plurality of severity models through perturbation of the severity model according to the severity model error.

Abstract: In an approach for addressing process and voltage points across voltage and process space, a computer identifies an integrated circuit design. The computer identifies a timing model associated with the identified integrated circuit design. The computer identifies a minimum set of voltage/process pairs associated with the integrated circuit design. The computer identifies a number n that defines the number of finite differencing operations to be performed for the identified minimum set of voltage/process pairs. The computer performs a single statistical static timing analysis with multi-corner projection for the identified integrated circuit based on the received number n that provides a finite difference for each number of finite differencing operations to be performed based on n for the identified minimum set of voltage/process pairs. The computer performs addressing based on the performed statistical static timing analysis. The computer provides a report.

Abstract: A circuit modeling method, computer readable medium and apparatus for automatic test pattern generation. An analog circuit representation of a circuit is received. A switch-level representation of the circuit is produced by replacing analog circuit elements of the analog circuit representation with switches and modeling faults in the circuit as switches.

Abstract: A topology metadata file is identified that describes a topology of a system on chip (SoC) to be created, where the topology includes a plurality of computing blocks to be interconnected by a fabric. A corresponding computing block metadata file is identified for each of the plurality of computing blocks, where each of the computing block metadata files is to describe attributes of the corresponding computing block. The topology metadata file and the computing block metadata files are parsed to identify configuration attributes of the SoC. An intermediate representation of the SoC is generated based on the configuration attributes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a generating method of drawing data includes generating a pixel map that includes dose amount information on each of pixels obtained by dividing a drawing area on an object into a mesh, extracting, from the pixel map, an island-shaped pixel map which is a group of multiple pixels in which the dose amount information is not zero, determining an order of definition of the dose amount information on the pixels in the island-shaped pixel map, and generating a compressed pixel map including a size of the pixels, information indicating the order of definition, coordinates of a pixel which is first in the order of definition in the island-shaped pixel map, and the dose amount information on the pixels in the island-shaped pixel map, the dose amount information being continuously defined based on the order of definition.

Abstract: A method for generating a design for a 3D integrated circuit (3DIC) comprises extracting at least one design characteristic from a first data representation of a design for a integrated circuit (2DIC) generated according to the design criteria required for the 3DIC. Components of the 3DIC are partitioned into groups (each representing one tier of the 3DIC) based on the extracted design characteristic. A second data representation of a 2DIC design is generated comprising multiple adjacent partitions each comprising the component groups for one tier of the 3DIC design together with inter-tier via ports representing locations of inter-tier vias. A placement for each partition is determined separately from a placement of corresponding components of the 2DIC represented by the original first data representation. This approach allows a 2DIC EDA tool to be used for designing a 3DIC.

Abstract: Methods of planning network provisioning that incorporate real-world measurements of signal quality into simulations of signal quality under alternative configurations. In one embodiment, the disclosure includes a method of determining placements for access points in a wireless network, comprising ingesting a floor plan for a deployment site, determining initial placements for the access points, determining placements for sensors, each sensor configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one access point, measuring a signal metric for each sensor, based at least in part on the measured signal metric for each of the sensors, simulating a projected coverage map for a plurality of alternate placements for the access points, determining an placement of the access points, and presenting, to a user, the placement of the plurality of access points.

Abstract: An electronic breadboard system may include a computing device including a display screen. The display screen has a first portion to display an electronic circuit model and a second portion directly adjacent to the first portion. The electronic breadboard system also includes a translucent breadboard on the second portion of the display screen. The translucent breadboard includes a translucent face plate having a rectangular grid of openings exposing a plurality of contacts. The plurality of contacts are arranged lengthwise along each row of the rectangular grid of openings and orthogonal to a transparent back plate coupling the plurality of contacts to the translucent face plate. The electronic breadboard system includes a graphics controller. The graphics controller may illuminate a row opening and/or a column opening of the translucent breadboard to direct placement of electrical components of a computer model in response to user interaction with the electronic circuit model.

Abstract: One aspect is a method that includes identifying a substantially uniform distribution of signal vias for a multi-layer circuit board based on a design file defining a layout. A signal via pitch is determined as a center-to-center distance between a neighboring pair of signal vias. The signal via pitch is compared to a target minimum drilling distance. A ground via is identified proximate the neighboring pair of the signal vias. Based determining that the signal via pitch of the neighboring pair is less than the target minimum drilling distance, at least one of the signal vias is positioned closer to the ground via such that after the positioning, the signal via pitch of the neighboring pair meets or exceeds the target minimum drilling distance. The design file is modified to include the positioning of the signal vias and is transmitted over a network to support circuit board manufacturing operations.

Abstract: An integrated fan-out package and a layout method thereof are provided. One integrated fan-out package includes a die and a fan-out substrate. The die has an interconnect structure therein. The fan-out substrate has a redistribution layer structure therein and a plurality of first conductive bumps on a first surface thereof. The first conductive bumps are in physical contact with an interconnect layer of the interconnect structure and a redistribution layer of the redistribution layer structure, and an aspect ratio of the first conductive bumps ranges from about 1/3 to 1/10.

Abstract: A method for screening for disease in a genomic sample is includes receiving a representation of a reference genome comprising a sequence of symbols. The presence of a predicted mutational event is identified in a location of the reference genome. An alternate path is created in the reference genome representing the predicted mutational event. A plurality of sequence reads are obtained from a genomic sample, wherein at least one sequence read comprises at least a portion of the predicted mutational event. The at least one sequence read is then mapped to the reference genome and a location is determined corresponding to the predicted mutational event. The predicted mutational event is then identified as present in the genomic sample. The method may be used to detect evidence of non-allelic homologous recombination (NAHR) occurring in genomic samples.

Abstract: A method is provided in various embodiments for determining a profile data set for a subject with infectious disease or inflammatory conditions related to infectious disease based on a sample from the subject, wherein the sample provides a source of RNAs. The method includes using amplification for measuring the amount of RNA corresponding to at least 2 constituents from Table 1. The profile data set comprises the measure of each constituent, and amplification is performed under measurement conditions that are substantially repeatable.

Abstract: A method for creating a clinical interpretation and recommendation for treatment of a cancer patient is disclosed. The method may include generating sequence of DNA, RNA, cDNA, or protein obtained from the patient's tumor or cancer cells. Clinically significant genetic variants and variants of unknown clinical significance may be identified and separately categorized. Therapies to treat tumors or cancer cells, which include the observed genetic variant may be identified and prioritized according to a series of criteria. A board of experts in various oncology-related fields, which may include machine learning platforms and algorithms, may review and further prioritize the list of treatments. The board may then provide a clinical interpretation and recommendation for conveyance to a treating healthcare provider. The clinical interpretation and recommendation may further include a proposal for genetic testing relevant to the patient, surgery, or radiation therapy.

Abstract: A method of predicting therapeutic efficacy of a combined drug is provided. The method of predicting therapeutic efficacy of a combined drug can be useful in efficiently predicting therapeutic efficacy of the combined drug on cells by establishing and learning data through a computer using data on cells, data on individual drugs, and data on reaction between the cells and the individual drugs.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, and computer program products for generating one or more extended contigs. Aspects of the exemplary embodiment include receiving input contigs for a genome; generating local assembly subgraphs including the ends of each contig; identifying subgraphs that unambiguously connect two contigs; and generating an extended contig in which the orientation and order of at least two contigs is determined. Extended contigs can include any number of linearly ordered and linked contigs.

Abstract: Method including securely calculating, by a processor in electrical communication with a genome registry, an edit-distance between a query private genome and a second private genome, and securely calculating, by the processor, a set difference size between the query genome and the second private genome are disclosed. Systems capable of performing similar patient queries while preserving privacy are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for generating a favorites set containing a number of protocols, each protocol of the multiple protocols including control parameters for controlling a medical imaging apparatus, a computer determines a system parameter of the medical imaging apparatus, and an entry is made into the computer that designates a requirement of a user of the medical imaging apparatus. The computer then automatically defines a favorites set, taking into account the system parameter and the requirement.

Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image annotation for medical procedures. The system operates in a parallel manner. In one flow, the system starts from clinical terms and image and applies image detection module in order to get visual candidates for related radiological finding and provide them with semantic descriptors. In the second (parallel) flow, the system produces a list of prioritized semantic descriptors (with probabilities). The second flow is done by application of a reverse inference algorithm that uses clinical terms and expert clinical knowledge. The results of both flows combined by matching module for detection the best candidate and with limited user input images can be annotated. The clinical terms are extracted from clinical documents by textual analysis.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manually annotating medical images. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive, through an input mechanism, a selection of a mark, receive, through the input mechanism, a selection of an annotation type associated with the mark, and store a mapping of the mark to the annotation type. The electronic processor is also configured to receive an annotation for a displayed electronic medical image, the annotation including the mark, and automatically update, based on the mapping, the annotation based on the annotation type.

Abstract: A method and system are for outputting an item of medical information, the medical information concerning a suitability of a patient for an examination via a medical imaging device and/or the medical information concerning a patient-specific configuration of a medical imaging device, in particular for an examination of a patient. In an embodiment, the method includes acquisition of a measurement data series which relates to at least one physiological parameter of the patient via a first wearable which is worn by the patient; determination of the item of medical information on the basis of the measurement data series; and output of the item of medical information.

Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a medical imaging device for generating image data. The medical imaging device includes a first programming interface for transferring the image data and a second programming interface for transferring the supplementary data. The medical imaging system further includes a processing device for retrieving the image data and the associated supplementary data from the medical imaging device and for carrying out a further processing based upon the image data and the supplementary data.

Abstract: A medical information processing apparatus which processes structured information including a plurality of pieces of information obtained by classifying information about an imaging diagnosis and relation information indicating the relationships between the pieces of information includes an instruction unit configured to instruct pasting of the structured information, a decision unit configured to decide the layout direction of paste information in accordance with an instruction from the instruction unit, and a generating unit configured to generate paste data obtained by laying out the paste information in accordance with the layout direction, contents of the paste information, and the relation information.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may receive sensor data associated with a plurality of patient devices that are associated with a plurality of patients. The computing device may further receive caregiver records corresponding at least partially to the sensor data. At least two groups of indicators may be determined from the caregiver records, such a based on a selected subject. Further, the computing device may determine a plurality of clusters from the sensor data. Based on the plurality of clusters and the at least two groups, the computing device may determine an indication of a discrepancy in care for a patient of the plurality of patients. Based on the indication of the discrepancy, the computing device may send at least one of a notification to a caregiver computing device, a notification to a monitoring computing device, or a control signal to one of the patient devices.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product are provided. Electronic health records of patients, indicating encounters with healthcare providers for medical conditions, are analyzed to determine networks of healthcare providers. Based on the analyzing, healthcare provider network data corresponding to a graphical representation of the determined networks of healthcare providers are generated. The healthcare provider network data includes multiple paths, each of which indicates a series of healthcare providers. Based on the generated healthcare provider network data, a path indicating a series of healthcare providers within the healthcare provider network data and corresponding to at least one medical condition indicated by an electronic health record of a patient is identified. An action for the patient and a corresponding healthcare provider to perform the action is determined based on the identified path.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for implementing a patient health management system. The mechanisms analyze a patient electronic medical record (EMR) for an identified patient to identify a medical condition associated with the patient and identify, based on the results of the analysis, one or more exogenous data parameters associated with the medical condition. The exogenous data parameters are parameters specifying conditions outside the patient's body that affect the health of the patient with regard to the medical condition. The mechanisms retrieve exogenous data, corresponding to the exogenous data parameters, from one or more exogenous data sources and generate a health management plan for the patient based on the exogenous data. The health management plan comprises actions to be performed or not performed by the patient to thereby minimize effects of exogenous conditions, corresponding to the exogenous data parameters, on the health of the patient with regard to the medical condition.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments illustrate methods and systems to recommend medical intervention activities for caregivers and/or human subjects. The method comprises receipt of medical data of a human subject and contextual data of a plurality of caregivers of the human subjects. The medical data includes periodic physiological data of the human subject received in real-time. A customized ontology is generated, from a pre-determined ontology related to a medical condition, based on the received medical data and the contextual data. Thereafter, a recommendation of medical intervention activities is generated for at least one of the plurality of caregivers and/or the human subject, based on analysis of the generated customized ontology, caregiver profiles, the received contextual data, and the periodic physiological data. The generated recommendation is transmitted to computing devices of the at least one caregiver and/or the human subject.

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed herein to secure flexible access to the healthcare information resources (HIR) contained within electronic health records (EHR) systems. By managing access permissions with certified self-sovereign identities and distributed ledger techniques, HIR may be secured. Patients and other users may be registered to access a distributed ledger, such as a healthcare blockchain, employed to set, host and adjudicate permissions to access HIR. Authorized owners and/or patients with rights to their own HIR may be able to grant fine-grained and conditional access permissions to third-parties. Information transfers and transactions occurring according to these permissions may be logged within smart contracts incorporated in the healthcare blockchain.

Abstract: A method according to a set of instructions stored on the memory of a computing device includes receiving from a plurality of measure storage devices, by a processor of the computing device, a plurality of measures pertaining to at least one patient and at least one clinical measure of the at least one patient. The plurality of measure storage devices are associated with at least one of a plurality of healthcare providers. The method further includes determining, by the processor, a patient-centered quality measure indicating quality across the plurality of healthcare providers with respect to the at least one patient and the at least one clinical measure.

Abstract: A medical device has a sensor interface, a data network interface, a wireless interface, a computer, and a touch-sensitive display unit. The sensor interface detects a sensor signal indicative of at least one physiological parameter of a patient. The computer provides medical data derived from the sensor signal via the data network interface. The wireless interface receives wireless signals indicative of patient identification of a mobile device carried on the patient. The computer selects a patient identifications subset based on the wireless signals as well as determining respective image data sets based on the selected patient identifications and actuates the display unit to display respective image data sets in respective display fields and to derive a selection of a certain image data set based on a signal provided by the display unit, and to provide the identification assigned to the image data set via the data network interface.