Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit attached on opposite surfaces of a window, respectively, through a magnetic field, and moving on the opposite surfaces of a window. The window cleaning apparatus includes a first magnetic module included in the first cleaning unit, a second magnetic module included in the second cleaning unit, and a control part moving or rotating at least one of the first and second cleaning units when the magnetic field between the first and second cleaning units is out of a normal range.

Abstract: A cleaner including a dust collection unit configured to separate dust from air through centrifugation is provided. The dust collection unit includes a dust collection case having an inlet through which air is introduced and an outlet through which the air is discharged, and a cyclone assembly located in the dust collection case to separate dust from the air introduced through the inlet. The cyclone assembly includes a dust separation housing having an inner space, configured to have a first introduction unit formed at a side surface thereof; and an air curtain generation member coupled to the dust separation housing at a lower part of the first introduction unit, configured to include an air curtain discharge unit arranged at one upper end thereof so that the air curtain discharge unit allows vertical airflow ascending along the first introduction unit to be discharged.

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a body; a driving unit; at least one sensor configured to detect an obstacle; a cleaning unit, the cleaning unit including a brush unit and a fan unit; a dust box to store dust inside of the dust box, the dust box being detachably mounted to the body; and a dust sensing unit including a light emitting unit to transmit light and a light receiving sensor to sense the light transmitted by the light emitting unit, the light emitting unit and the light receiving sensor being fixed on the body and outside of the dust box, and the light emitting unit being configured to transmit light through the inside of the dust box. The driving unit, the at least one sensor, the cleaning unit, the dust box, and the dust sensing unit are positioned on or in the body of the robot cleaner.

Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile robot, the method including monitoring a first system of the mobile robot to detect a first error associated with the first system, monitoring a second system of the mobile robot to detect a second error associated with the second system, and when the first error and the second error are detected at the same time, determining that a third error has occurred.

Abstract: A cleaning device has a support body with two foldable frame elements and a cloth which has two pockets for receiving the frame elements. The two frame elements can be detachably arranged in the pockets. A holder may be arranged inside each packet, the holders and the corresponding frame elements may be interconnected in a nondestructive manner.

Abstract: A dishwasher has a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation and a dispensing system for storing and dispensing a treating chemistry to the treating chamber during the cycle of operation. The dishwasher may dispense a treating chemistry when a temperature of a liquid in the treating chamber satisfies a predetermined temperature threshold. The temperature of the liquid may be maintained to satisfy the predetermined temperature threshold for a predetermined period of time based on the treating chemistry.

Abstract: A fluid flow structure for a washing machine is located within a wash tank of the washing machine, which includes a fluid flow guide surface, and a support for the guide surface. The guide surface includes at least one region contoured inconsistently from the contour of at least one corresponding wall of the washing machine wash tank. The contour of the guide surface is generally curved so as to aide in reducing and/or preventing the pinning of items that often occurs in rectangular wash tanks of the prior art. The support for the guide surface creates a gap between the guide surface and at least one wall of the washing machine wash tank.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes: a tub which defines a space in which dishes are washed; a sump which accommodates washing water to be supplied into the tub; and a descaling solution supply device which supplies a descaling solution to the sump, in which the descaling solution supply device includes: a main flow path which guides washing water to be supplied to the sump; a solution accommodating unit which accommodates a descaling agent and has a solution outlet through which washing water, in which the descaling agent is dissolved, is discharged to the main flow path; a solution discharge valve which opens and closes the solution outlet; and a branch flow path which branches off from the main flow path, supplies the washing water into the solution accommodating unit, and has an atmosphere communicating port that communicates with the atmosphere.

Abstract: A method and tool(s) for maintaining a liquid fryer or broaster having a frypot for holding frying liquid including a V-shaped or conical bottom. The method can include: Providing a tool having a generally normally flat blade extending longitudinally from a handle end to a distal end, the blade comprising a material having sufficient stiffness to impart scraping force to the distal end over a range of temperatures including 150° F., but sufficient flexibility to slide past steps and angles, including acute angles, while scraping the frypot. Scraping an internal wall of the frypot, beginning above and then down to and past the V-shaped or conical bottom. Draining the remaining frying liquid. Cleaning the interior of the frypot/vat. Refilling the frying liquid. The tool(s) can be elongated with different widths and leading edges and have characteristics like above.

Abstract: A cleaning glove device includes a cleaning glove having a planar face. The planar face has a palm portion and digit portions extending from the palm portion. A peripheral wall of the cleaning glove extends from a peripheral edge of the planar face. A taper portion of the peripheral wall extends between a main portion and the peripheral edge. The main portion is perpendicular to the planar face. An adhesive layer covers the planar face to have debris adhered to the planar face by the adhesive layer when the cleaning glove is pressed against and removed from a surface.

Abstract: An instrument for visual examination of and operation on internal body organs includes a jacket defining an operating end and a longitudinally opposite control end, an outer tube disposed stationary inside the jacket, and an inner tube disposed for a rotation inside the outer tube. A first blade is rigidly connected to the outer tube at the operating end while a second blade is rigidly connected to the inner tube, adjacent the first blade. First fiber optic bundles with polished ends are disposed within a wall thickness of the jacket and diffusers are attached to the polished ends at the control end. Second fiber optic bundles are disposed within the wall thickness of the jacket, interspersed with the first fiber optic bundles. Lenses are attached to selective first fiber optic bundle at the control end. A mechanism is positioned at the control end and coupled to the first and second blades.

Abstract: There is provided an endoscope which can clean a distal end portion promptly and easily. An elevator housed in an elevator housing space of a distal end portion body is coupled with an erecting lever of an erecting lever housing chamber through a rotating shaft. A rotating shaft receiving portion formed with an engagement hole engaged with the rotating shaft and an engagement hole loosely fitted thereto is provided in the elevator, the elevator is retreated from the elevator housing slit by loosely fitting the elevator to the rotating shaft in cleaning.

Abstract: There is provided an endoscope apparatus which can achieve the improvement of operability with a simple configuration related to the operation of a forceps elevator. The endoscope includes: a forceps elevator which is erectably provided at the distal end part of an operation part that is provided to the insertion part, in an erecting motion range from the minimum angular position to the maximum angular position, and which guides a treatment tool led out from the distal end part; and a locking mechanism which locks the movement of the forceps elevator. An amount of force for locking the movement of the forceps elevator may be varied depending on a direction of that movement and a position of the forceps elevator.

Abstract: An endoscope sheath comprising: a proximal end; a distal end having a distal end region; a surface extending between and connecting the proximal end and the distal end; and a plurality of positioning devices located along the surface; wherein the sheath is configured to: (1) receive all or a portion of an endoscope having a cylindrical end and (2) provide a conduit for communicating fluid between the proximal end of the sheath and the distal end of the sheath when the endoscope is inserted inside the sheath; and wherein the distal end region of the sheath includes the plurality of positioning devices that secure the cylindrical end of the endoscope against a portion of an inner wall of the surface extending between the proximal end and the distal end so that a fluid barrier is created between the cylindrical end of the endoscope and the inner wall.

Abstract: Computerized information acquisition and processing apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an ingestible (e.g., swallowable) computerized device that includes a video apparatus, digital processor apparatus, and a wireless interface. A non-ingestible portion of the system communicates with the ingestible device via the wireless interface and, using computer software and algorithms, processes video data generated by the ingestible device relating to the intestinal tract of a living subject, so as to enhance the speed and/or accuracy of review by a physician or other individual. In one variant, the algorithmic processing by the non-ingestible apparatus includes one or more of: (i) color intensity analysis; (ii) artifact shape analysis; and/or (iii) inter-frame similarity analysis. In another variant, the ingestible device is configured to compress the data using the processor apparatus prior to transmission over the interface to conserve wireless bandwidth.

Abstract: Computerized information acquisition and processing apparatus for use in endoscopic analysis. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a swallowable apparatus having a digital processor apparatus and video apparatus with image capture and digitization capability, and a wireless interface for accomplishing various purposes, including e.g., transferring the digital image data to a second computerized apparatus having various algorithmic analysis functions operative thereon, including for example pixel intensity analysis, shape recognition, and preview functions, so as to enhance efficiency of the review process. In another embodiment, portions of the algorithmic analysis (and other functions) are performed by the digital processor apparatus on the swallowable apparatus, including selective deletion or omission of data prior to transmission.

Abstract: [Object] To suppress sudden changes in brightness due to a disturbance in a captured image. [Solution] Provided is a medical observation device, including: an acquisition section that acquires a sensing result of a brightness of an image of a subject in a living organism; and a control section that decides, according to a first interval in which the brightness sensing result indicates a value inside a certain range, a second interval in which to maintain an exposure of an imaging section at an exposure corresponding to a value included in the range.

Abstract: A medical diagnostic instrument or a plurality of disparate medical diagnostic instruments are configured with a common optical architecture that functionally creates a virtual eye to create closer proximity to a patient and therefore increase the field of view in regard to a target of interest. The optical system includes a distal optical element, at least one relay lens and an eyepiece lens in which the optical system can be integrated within at least one instrument or be provided using a releasable module. Additionally, at least one of a viewing assembly and illumination assembly of at least one medical diagnostic instrument can be assembled using a series of components that are connected by interlocking features.

Abstract: An example system to capture digital images includes: a colposcope device configured to capture a digital image during a colposcopy procedure; and an image processing module programmed to digitally process the digital image, including: a filter module programmed to filter certain aspects of the digital image; and an overlay module programmed to allow the digital image to be annotated. In other examples, colposcope devices include: a cradle, the cradle being configured to hold a portable computing device, the cradle including an aperture; and an optical capture device, the optical capture device including a constant magnification lens system, the constant magnification lens system being configured to direct light through the aperture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for three dimensional endoscopic surgery, and more specifically, to a device for three dimensional endoscopic surgery, wherein therapeutic tools including an endoscope can be inserted into the human body through one main tube, and the therapeutic tools can be spread outward to be utilized in the human body, thereby minimizing an incision site in case of surgical operation while allowing various medical operations to be performed using one main tube. The present invention is a device for endoscopic surgery comprising: a main tube which is inserted into the body of a patient; first and second cameras which are inserted in a row into the main tube; a light source portion which is inserted between the first and second cameras; and a therapeutic tool which is located below the second camera to be inserted into the main tube.

Abstract: A medical apparatus is described for providing visualization of a surgical site. The medical apparatus includes an electronic display disposed within a display housing, the electronic display configured to produce a two-dimensional image. The medical apparatus includes a display optical system disposed within the display housing, the display optical system comprising a plurality of lens elements disposed along an optical path. The display optical system is configured to receive the two-dimensional image from the electronic display, produce a beam with a cross-section that remains substantially constant along the optical path, and produce a collimated beam exiting the opening in the display housing. The medical apparatus can also include an auxiliary video camera configured to provide an oblique view of a patient on the electronic display without requiring a surgeon to adjust their viewing angle through oculars viewing the electronic display.

Abstract: A system for positioning an interchangeable tool in a body cavity includes a channel having a lumen in direct communication with the body cavity; a tool introducer having a longitudinal axis and a distal end, the tool introducer capable of traveling through the channel lumen; and a tool holder covering at least a portion of the interchangeable tool that is pivotally connected to the tool introducer allowing angular positioning of the interchangeable tool after the tool holder emerges from the channel into the body cavity. A method for engaging an interchangeable tool with a distal portion of a tool manipulator in a body cavity includes inserting a tool introducer into a channel, orienting the distal portion of the tool manipulator in the body cavity; emerging the interchangeable tool from the channel into the body cavity; and positioning the interchangeable tool eccentrically to the lumen of the channel.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described that can facilitate automated administration of a low contrast visual acuity test to a user. The low contrast visual acuity test can be administered using a display device and a computing device. The computing device can score results of the low contrast visual acuity test and determine a visual status of the user based on the score.

Abstract: Systems and methods for locating the center of a lens in the eye are provided. These systems and methods can be used to improve the effectiveness of a wide variety of different ophthalmic procedures. In one embodiment, a system and method is provided for determining the center of eye lens by illuminating the eye with a set of light sources, and measuring the resulting first image of the light sources reflected from an anterior surface of the lens and the resulting second image of the light sources reflected from a posterior surface of the lens. The location of the center of the lens of the eye is then determined using the measurements. In one embodiment, the center of the lens is determined by interpolating between the measures of the images. Such a determination provides an accurate location of the geometric center of the lens.

Abstract: An optical system of an ophthalmologic imaging apparatus of embodiment splits light from a first light source into measurement light and reference light and detects interference light of returned light of measurement light from an eye and reference light. An image forming part forms an image based on detection result from the optical system. The optical unit includes a lens and joining member. The lens is locatable in an optical path of measurement light and used for changing a focus position of measurement light from a first site of the eye to second site. The joining member joins an optical path from a second light source to the optical path of measurement light. The optical unit converges light from the second light source having been guided into the optical path of measurement light by the joining member on an eye fundus via the lens.

Abstract: An optical coherence tomographic apparatus which obtains a tomographic image of an object based on light obtained by combining return light from the object irradiated with measurement light through a first lens and reference light corresponding to the measurement light, the apparatus comprises a scanning unit provided on an optical path of the measurement light and configured to scan the measurement light on the object; a second lens disposed between the scanning unit and the object; an optical path branching unit disposed between the first lens and the second lens and configured to make the optical path of the measurement light branch off to an observation optical path for observation of the object; a dividing unit that splits light emitted from a light source into the measurement light and the reference light; and a focus lens disposed between the dividing and scanning units.

Abstract: A system for treatment of corneal tissue includes one or more light sources that generate excitation light delivered to corneal tissue treated with a cross-linking agent. The excitation light causes the cross-linking agent to fluoresce by emitting an emission light at a plurality of emission wavelengths. The system includes an image capture system that captures image(s) of the corneal tissue. The image(s) indicate at least two of the emission wavelengths. The system includes a controller that receives the image(s). The controller: identifies each of the at least two emission wavelengths in the image(s); determines, from the image(s), respective characteristics associated separately with each of the at least two emission wavelengths; and provides information relating to cross-linking activity generated by the cross-linking agent in the corneal tissue based on the respective characteristics associated with each of the at least two emission wavelengths.

Abstract: A system for transmitting a temperature of a patient to an electronic medical record associated with the patient includes a thermometer with a digital display that is configured to display a temperature value associated with the temperature signal and at least one error-checking value. The system also includes a handheld imaging device including a camera to capture an image of the digital display of the thermometer, a processor to extract the text in the image using optical character recognition, and perform an error-check on the temperature value using the at least one error-checking value in the image, and to transmit the patient's identification number and temperature to an electronic medical record system.

Abstract: A system for measuring and/or monitoring an analyte present in interstitial fluid in skin is provided. The system includes a substrate that may be implanted into the skin and a reader device. The substrate includes a sensor comprising aptamer conjugates and is configured to obtain one or more measurements related to at least one analyte in interstitial fluid. The reader device is configured to detect the analyte in interstitial fluid via interaction with the substrate.

Abstract: A physiological parameter measuring system includes a parameter sensing device attachable to a body of the subject. The sensing device detects at least one physiological parameter when activated, and a reading device monitors a temperature variation over time and determines whether the parameter has been so stabilized as to be reliably detected. A stability indication flag can be stored in the system so that subsequent monitoring of the parameter is instantly performed.

Abstract: Buffered body return receiver configurations are described. An amplifier for a receiver can be connected to two electrodes such that one of the two electrodes is connected to a non-inverting input of the amplifier and a second of the two electrodes is a driven node by being connected to both the inverting input of the amplifier and the output of the amplifier. The amplifier may be connected as a fully differential amplifier, a single-ended differential amplifier, a buffer, or an amplifier with a gain greater than 1, while still enabling improved channel gains with reduced power consumption at the transmitter from the signal source. The buffered body return receiver is suitable for scenarios in which a signal source is electrically independent of the power supply of the receiver's amplifier.

Abstract: A thermoacoustic imaging system is provided for use in combination with an ultrasound imaging system for imaging features of tissue, the ultrasound imaging system including an ultrasound imaging probe including a transmit-receive transducer array with a plurality of transmit-receive array elements. The thermoacoustic imaging system includes a receive-only transducer array with a plurality of receive-only array elements, registered with the plurality of transmit-receive array elements. The transmit-receive transducer array is housed in an ultrasound imaging probe, and the receive-only transducer array is housed in a thermoacoustic imaging probe. The thermoacoustic imaging probe is mechanically joined to the ultrasound imaging probe, e.g., as a sleeve fitted to the ultrasound imaging probe.

Abstract: In a photoacoustic measurement apparatus and a probe, artifacts due to photoacoustic waves generated in a surface portion of a subject are reduced without increasing the repetition period of photoacoustic measurement. A measurement light emitting unit emits measurement light toward a subject. An acoustic wave detector detects photoacoustic waves generated within the subject due to the measurement light. A correction light source emits correction light toward the subject. A light intensity detector detects reflected light generated by reflection of the correction light, which is emitted toward the subject, from the subject. In a probe, the correction light source and the light intensity detector are disposed between the measurement light emitting unit and the acoustic wave detector.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for assessing endothelial function in a mammal. In certain embodiments the methods involve using a cuff to apply pressure to an artery in a subject to determine a plurality of baseline values for a parameter related to endothelial function as a function of applied pressure (Pm); b) applying a stimulus to the subject; and applying external pressure Pm to the artery to determine a plurality of stimulus-effected values for the parameter related to endothelial function as a function of applied pressure (Pm); where the baseline values are determined from measurements made when said mammal is not substantially effected by said stimulus and differences in said baseline values and said stimulus-effected values provide a measure of endothelial function in said mammal.

Abstract: A biosignal determining device includes: an instruction output circuit which outputs a first instruction, a second instruction, and a third instruction to a user, the first instruction is for asking the user to perform an inhaling or exhaling motion to a limit, a second instruction is for asking the user to stop the motion, and a third instruction is for asking the user to perform a motion reverse to the motion to a limit; a detection circuit which obtains a first cardiography representing a potential difference between two electrodes disposed on a chest of the user, the first cardiography measured between a time when the second instruction is outputted and a time when the third instruction is outputted, and detects a plurality of peaks included in the first cardiography; and a determination circuit which determines whether the user has performed the motion asked in the first instruction to the limit depending on whether potential values of the plurality of peaks are included in a predetermined range.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device includes a pressure sensing guidewire. The pressure sensing guidewire may include a tubular member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion may have a plurality of slots formed therein. The distal portion may have a first wall thickness along a first region and a second wall thickness different from the first wall thickness along a second region. A pressure sensor may be disposed within the distal portion of the tubular member.

Abstract: A fiber optic biodiagnostic sensor system includes a blood vessel insertable pressure distribution measurement device to be inserted in vivo into a blood vessel to measure distributions of temperature and pressure of an object to be measured along a predetermined site, the device having an SM optical fiber deformable by temperature and strain, a structural member being in contact with a portion of the optical fiber to convert pressure of the to-be-measured object to strain of the optical fiber; and an outer layer converting the optical fiber and the structural member. The sensor system further includes a measurement unit emitting laser light into the SM optical fiber, detecting a frequency shift produced in the scattered light, and calculating a blood pressure at a given position of the optical fiber from a pressure change and a strain change of the SM optical fiber that are calculated from the frequency shift.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and software for monitoring blood pressure. In some embodiments, a using a mobile device is used. The blood pressure monitoring system utilizes heart rate measurements at two separate locations on the body to calculate a differential pulse arrival time which is used to estimate blood pressure. The heart rate measurements can be taken simultaneously, or they can be taken sequentially while simultaneously taking ECG measurement. If taken sequentially, the heart rate measurements are aligned with the ECG to determine the differential. Accurate, inexpensive, and discreet blood pressure monitoring is thus provided.

Abstract: In illustrative implementations of this invention, a photoplethysmographic device measures variations of light that is reflected from, or transmitted through, human skin. In some implementations, the device includes a camera that takes the measurements remotely. In others, the device touches the skin during the measurements. The device includes a camera or other light sensor, which includes at least orange, green and cyan color channels. In some cases, such as a contact device, the device includes three or more colors of active light sources, including at least orange, green and cyan light sources. A computer analyzes the sensor data, in order to estimate a cardiac blood volume pulse wave. For each cardiac pulse, a computer detects the systolic peak and diastolic inflection of the wave, by calculating a second derivative of the wave. From the estimated wave, a computer estimates heart rate, heart rate variability and respiration rate.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing hemodynamics within a patient. Specifically, the system incorporates invasive sensor data (e.g., pressure measurements) combined with mechanisms to dynamically change the loading conditions of the heart and/or heart rate, in order to understand hemodynamic parameters. Computational analyzes on dynamic sensor data are used to understand and guide heart rate, filling pressures, and/or volume resuscitation in critically ill patients. By pacing the heart or inducing tricuspid regurgitation, the system may cause dynamic changes in sensor data to understand optimal loading conditions and heart rates. While determining optimal hemodynamic parameters, the system may then automatically optimize the heart rate and/or filling pressures in critically ill patients.

Abstract: An electrocardiograph device and methods of navigating displays of such a device are disclosed. In one example, an electrocardiograph device includes a display, a plurality of electrocardiograph signal leads, and a programmable circuit. The programmable circuit is configured to receive electrical signals via the electrocardiograph signal leads representative of a heartbeat of a patient. The programmable circuit is configured to generate a user interface to be presented on the display, the user interface comprising a lead display including a screen layout including a plurality of waveform regions. The waveform regions display a waveform corresponding to an electrical signal from one of the leads over a time interval including at least one heartbeat period. Selection of a region causes display of an extended waveform region displaying a waveform over a second time interval that is longer than the first time interval, and which includes a plurality of heartbeat periods.

Abstract: A wearable device which diagnoses personal cardiac health condition by monitoring and analyzing heartbeat includes a motion sensor detecting whether the user is in a motion state; a heart rhythm sensor detecting the user's signal of heartbeat interval; a memory storing algorithm program and database for data process, comparison, and analysis; a microprocessor calculating, filtering and judging the signal of heartbeat interval; and a feedback module displaying or alarming a judgment result, wherein the wearable device continuously detects the user's motion state and heartbeat condition, and detects heart rhythm when the user is not in the motion state to further judge the user's cardiac health condition, such as atrial fibrillation.

Abstract: A measuring device comprises: a first housing having at least one measuring electrode; a second housing connected to the first housing and housing a substrate which has at least one terminal and includes a circuit that conducts a measurement process; and at least one connecting member disposed between the first housing and the second housing. The at least one connecting member is formed of a unitary member. One end of the at least one connecting member is connected to the at least one terminal, while the other end of the at least one connecting member is in contact with the at least one measuring electrode due to an elastic force of the at least one connecting member itself.

Abstract: Provided are ultra-low-field nuclear-magnetic-resonance myocardial electrical activity detection method and an ultra-low-field nuclear-magnetic-resonance device. The ultra-low-field nuclear-magnetic-resonance device includes magnetic shielding room; a high-sensitivity magnetic field sensor disposed adjacent to a measurement target disposed inside the magnetic shielding room; and a bias magnetic field generating coil for providing an external measurement bias magnetic field, corresponding to a proton magnetic resonance frequency (nuclear magnetic resonance frequency) corresponding to a frequency of periodic myocardial activity of a lesion desired to be measured, to the measurement target. The high-sensitivity magnetic field sensor measures a magnetic resonance signal generated from the measurement target.

Abstract: Devices, system, and methods generate expiratory flow-based pulmonary function data by processing a digital audio file of sound of a subject's forced expiratory maneuver. A mobile device configured to generate expiratory flow-based pulmonary function data includes a microphone, a processor, and a data storage device. The microphone is operable to convert sound of the subject's forced expiratory maneuver into a digital data file. The processor is operatively coupled with the microphone. The data storage device is operatively coupled with the processor and stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to process the digital data file to generate expiratory flow-based pulmonary function data for assessing pulmonary function of the subject. The sound of the subject's forced expiratory maneuver can be converted into the digital data file without contact between the subject's mouth and the mobile device.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to an index map comprising both pressure and perfusion information from a diabetic patient foot for the purpose of treatment. The index map may also be a map of perfusion and/or metabolism of the tissue (reflecting oxygen delivery and oxygen extraction, obtained by thermal imaging, hyperspectral imaging, or duplex ultrasound, MRA, CT or laser Doppler imaging. This information aids treatment in prevention of diabetic foot ulceration and amputation and in treatment of tissue compromise to prevent tissue loss in other body regions.

Abstract: Quantitatively diagnosing ischemia by non-invasively sensing mechanical vibrations from mechanical contraction of a ventricle to measure a time duration of an isovolumetric contraction and a peak endocardial acceleration (PEA) of the heart during the IVCT and calculating a myocardial contractility index (MCI) of the subject, for example MCI=PEA/IVCT. Comparing the MCI of the subject during the sensing period to a baseline MCI which is defined as the baseline MCI of the subject or a representative value of the baseline MCI of a population of subjects less a predetermined value, and then determining by a processor whether the MCI of the subject declined during the sensing period by at least a predetermined amount relative to the baseline MCI. Also allows determination of an amount of viable myocardium, existence of total occlusion of a coronary artery, myocardial infarction and whether thrombolysis has been effective so as to be discontinued.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides device and method for measuring cervical vertebra movement. The device comprises a sensor unit, a computation unit, a storage unit and a determination unit. The sensor unit comprises at least one transmission part and at least one reception part. Either of the transmission part and the reception part moves along with user's head, the other fixes relative to user's body. The transmission part transmits detection signals and the reception part receives them. The computation unit computes, based on detection signals, distance changes in a distance between the transmitting and reception part before and after user's head moves. The storage unit stores a mapping table indicating relations between distance changes and movement angles of user's head. The determination unit inquires the mapping table based on distance changes to determine movement angles of user's head. The device is simple, easily operated and practicable.

Abstract: Mouth guards and related systems and methods for determining linear and angular accelerations of the head of a subject. A plurality of accelerometers are operatively associated with the mouth guard and spaced from one another about the mouth guard. The accelerometers produce outputs indicative of the linear and angular acceleration of the mouth guard. Optionally, the mouth guard can be used in conjunction with a helmet that is provided with a plurality of accelerometers spaced about the helmet. In use, the outputs of the accelerometers of the helmet can be correlated to the outputs of the accelerometers of the mouth guard.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. Simple and easy to use mechanisms are provided that can position the sensor or any other device accurately with minimal complication. The method and apparatus can include an inserter device for use with the sensor. The method and apparatus can be for use in continuous or semi-continuous monitoring systems such as analyte monitoring systems.