Abstract: A CHF management system is provided comprising a wearable textile-based harness and a signal acquisition unit. The harness includes an elastic horizontal band and an elastic vertical band; the horizontal band wraps proximate to a body portion around the thoracic cage region; the horizontal band passing over the xyphoid process and thoracic cage between 5th and 6th ribs positions; the vertical band wrapping over the shoulder passing between shoulder muscle and deltoid muscle; wherein the vertical band and horizontal band connected in front at the xyphoid process location and at the back on either side of the back-center; a first plurality of sensors located along a first vector extending along the vertical band on a front side of the harness; a second plurality of sensors located along a second vector extending along the horizontal band on the front side of the harness; wherein upon wearing the textile-based harness, the first and second plurality of sensors are placed in contact with skin of wearer.

Abstract: In electrocardiography (ECG) system, a patient cable connecting one or more electrodes to a processing device for processing ECG signals may include one or more electrode connectors mechanically keyed to respective electrodes and/or a device connector mechanically and/or electronically keyed to a cable connector of the processing device. In some embodiments, keying between the cable and electrode is achieved, for example, with an electrode including a hollow-post portion that defines a bore in conjunction with a post protruding from an arm of the electrode connector that is sized to fit within the bore.

Abstract: A method of reviewing medical data for a patient susceptible to seizure activity may include monitoring the patient using electromyography electrodes and acoustic sensors. Data may be collected and organized for review and analysis by processing of the data to facilitate graphing of electromyography data and enabling a user to play an audio recording of detected sounds.

Abstract: A medical device to monitor and treat a patient includes at least one ECG sensing electrode configured to sense a patient ECG signal, a plurality of therapy electrodes configured to deliver one or more therapeutic shocks, and a controller. The controller is configured to select a first ECG template based on a first ECG signal received during a first period of time, select a second ECG template based on determining from a second ECG signal received during a second period of time that the second ECG template represents a better fit, determine whether the patient is experiencing a treatable cardiac event based in part on one or more morphological differences between the second ECG signal and one or more of the first and second ECG template, and cause the medical device to initiate a treatment sequence in response to determining that the patient is experiencing the treatable cardiac event.

Abstract: A medical image diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to derive a subject-specific regression model that indicates a relationship among a cardiac cycle, systole, and diastole of the subject. The processing circuitry is configured to derive timing of a data acquisition in a synchronization imaging performed in synchronization with heartbeats of the heart of the subject, by using the derived regression model and electrocardiographic information of the subject obtained during an image taking process. The processing circuitry is configured to control the synchronization imaging so that the data acquisition is performed with the derived timing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for targeting a biomedical system. Aspects of the subject methods include determining the trajectory of a targeting device using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a MRI-visible style of a trajectory guide that is compatible with the targeting device. Targeted biomedical systems may be utilized for a variety of purposes including targeted delivery of a therapeutic, holding a therapeutic device, positioning of a therapeutic device and other uses. Also provided are devices and systems that can be used in practicing the described methods including but not limited to trajectory guides and adjustable targeting systems, as well as non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a computing device, cause a computing device to perform steps of the described methods.

Abstract: A system and method, as well as sub assemblies thereof, for detection of dielectric irregularities/inhomogeneities inside an object under study (OUS) be means of electromagnetic energy are disclosed. The system comprises a loop/cylinder emitter configured to be located close to the OUS with its axis of symmetry directed towards the OUS. A feeding line feeds the emitter with an alternating current at an operating frequency to cause a magnetic field therein, which in turn will induce a propagating electromagnetic field in the OUS. In order to reduce propagating fields outside of the OUS, the circumference of the emitter is smaller than the free-space wavelength corresponding to the operating frequency, and the feeding line has a characteristic impedance that is smaller than 20 Ohm.

Abstract: A system and method capable of performing multiple types of non-invasive tomographic techniques. The system is capable, via electronic control, of detecting and imaging materials within a volume using electrical capacitance, displacement phase current, magnetic inductance, and magnetic pressure sensing. The system is also able to control the amplitude, phase, and frequency of individual electrode excitation to increase imaging resolution and phase detection. This allows many dimensions of non-invasive data to be captured without the need for multiple instruments or moving parts, at a high data capture rate.

Abstract: Methods to quantify motion of a human or animal subject during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam are described. In particular, this algorithms that make it possible to track head motion over an extended range by processing data obtained from multiple cameras. These methods make current motion tracking methods more applicable to a wider patient population.

Abstract: Systems and method for positioning a neonate within an imaging device are provided. A capsule incubator, a cart, and a docking incubator are used to move a baby between an imaging device and a incubator, such that a baby can be imagined without having to move the baby from its environment.

Abstract: A catheter system includes an elongate flexible catheter and a support structure mounted on a proximal portion of the elongate flexible catheter. The support structure includes a first alignment feature configured to mate with a first sensor such that the first sensor is maintained parallel to a longitudinal axis of the support structure, and a second alignment feature configured to mate with a second sensor such that the second sensor is maintained parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure and such that the second sensor is fixed relative to the first sensor in at least one degree of freedom.

Abstract: Systems and methods for guiding a sensor to locate a source of a propagating wave. The methods involve: presenting an electronic display comprising an image representing an object in which the sensor is placed and a visual indicator representing the sensor; receiving signals generated by electrodes while the sensor resides at a first location in the object; determining a First Recommended Direction of Travel (“FRDT”) for the sensor based on the received signals; using the FRDT to generate a mask that is to cover at least a portion of the image representing a portion of the object that is absent of the source; and modifying the electronic display to include the mask overlaid on top of the image and an arrow showing FRDT.

Abstract: A method of tracking a medical instrument comprises receiving a model of an anatomical passageway formation and receiving a set of ordered sensor records for the medical instrument. The set of ordered sensor records provide a path history of the medical instrument. The method further comprises registering the medical instrument with the model of the anatomical passageway formation based on the path history. The method further includes displaying a virtual visualization image in a display system, the virtual visualization image being based on the registering of the medical instrument with the model of the anatomical passageway and depicting a rendered view of the model of the anatomical passageway from a perspective of the medical instrument within the model of the anatomical passageway.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method of determining the respiration rate of a subject, the method comprising obtaining a signal from a sensor that is worn or carried by the subject; analyzing the signal to determine a plurality of values for a breathing-related feature; forming a histogram from the plurality of values for the breathing-related feature, the histogram comprising a plurality of groups, with each group having an associated count that is the number of occurrences of a value or values for the breathing-related feature corresponding to the group; applying a weighting to the count associated with each group to form weighted counts; and determining the respiration rate from a mean of the histogram with the weighted counts.

Abstract: An Exhaled Breath Temperature (EBT) monitor for the measurement of portions of exhaled respiratory gas temperature during a single exhalation, the monitor comprising: An inlet channel for receiving a stream of exhaled respiratory gas, a plurality of measurement chambers, temperature sensors located within more than one measurement chamber adapted for measuring the temperature of exhaled respiratory gas, a plurality of valves intermediate the air channel and each measurement chamber, configured to selectively pass portions of the gas stream in to each chamber and a control unit, configured to operate the valves and record the measurements of the temperature sensor

Abstract: Systems and methods for respiratory health management are provided. An air filtration and analysis system may comprise an apparatus configured to be worn by a user. The apparatus may comprise a filtration device. The system may also include a plurality of sensors configured to collect data. A portion of the sensor data may be indicative of (i) one or more characteristics of the air inhaled and/or exhaled by the user, and/or (ii) an environment in which the user is located. At least one sensor and/or the apparatus may be in communication with a processor that is configured to analyze the collected sensor data.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor measuring patient spine vertebra angular orientation, including: a fastener, adapted to be fastened on a specific patient spine vertebra in a unique orientation relative to the specific vertebra, a support, solidary with the fastener in a unique orientation relative to the fastener, a detector, removably secured to the support in a unique orientation relative to the support and adapted to measure one or more parameters representative of the patient spine vertebra angular orientation.

Abstract: This invention pertains a system and methods for ablation treatment of tissues. The invention aims to improve current models that allow predicting the volume and geometry of thermal ablations. Particularly the invention consists in a method that allows accounting for effects that occur when vapor that forms at the ablation site is able to seep in cavities that might encroach the ablation site and to deliver heat to the tissues of those cavities, creating an ablation geometry that is not described by current ablation models.

Abstract: An intraoral three-dimensional measuring method, comprising: acquiring, with a handy scanner, wide range three-dimensional measurement information on a three-dimensional shape measured on a wide range in a desirable measurement range in an intraoral space; acquiring, with the handy scanner, a plurality of pieces of narrow range three-dimensional measurement information each on a three-dimensional shape measured on a narrow range narrower than the wide range in the measurement range; and locating, with a controller, the plurality of pieces of narrow range three-dimensional measurement information based on the wide range three-dimensional measurement information by use of, as a synthesis reference, intra-measurement range position information common to the wide range three-dimensional measurement information and each of the plurality of pieces of narrow range three-dimensional measurement information, and creating synthetic three-dimensional information on the measurement range.

Abstract: A user-wearable electronic device includes a housing configured to be worn on a user's torso, a plurality of sensors disposed in the housing, including a first sensor to sense motion of the user and produce raw activities of daily living (ADL) data, and a biometric sensor to sense one or more biometric characteristics of the user. One or more processors in the electronic device or an intermediary device generate, for a sequence of time periods, ADL identification information by processing the raw ADL data using one or more neural networks pre-trained to recognize a predefined set of ADLs. Each pre-trained neural network includes a plurality of neural network layers, including at least one layer that includes a recurrent neural network. Reports that include ADL information corresponding to the generated ADL identification information for time periods in the sequence of time periods are transmitted to a monitoring system.

Abstract: Provided is an imaging device capable of improving imaging accuracy while suppressing increase in a size of the device and cost thereof. An imaging device includes: a light source which is a semiconductor laser that radiates infrared light to an imaging target; a polarizing filter that blocks light that is reflected by a surface of the imaging target and transmits light that is reflected inside the imaging target; and an image sensor that receives the light that is transmitted through the polarizing filter and captures an image of the imaging target.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a medical device and a method for its production, wherein the device comprises a cannula having an elongated hollow shaft and a sharp tip provided at a distal end of the shaft, wherein the shaft is formed as a bent part from a sheet material and confines an interior passage which has a lateral slit opening, and wherein the shaft has at least one longitudinal pre-bending channel provided in the sheet material, wherein the thickness of the sheet material is reduced along the pre-bending channel and a sidewall of the shaft is folded over the pre-bending channel.

Abstract: Devices and methods of making and using the device for the non-invasive detection of volatile anesthetics are provided. The devices are capable of measuring the concentration of volatile anesthetics transdermally and in a non-invasive manner. The devices and methods can be applied in detection of volatile anesthetics in samples collected from human skin perspiration.

Abstract: Analyte sensors and methods for fabricating analyte sensors are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for fabricating a planar flexible analyte sensor includes sputtering platinum onto a polyester base layer to form a layer of platinum. The method includes patterning the layer of platinum to form working electrodes and additional electrodes. Further, the method includes forming an insulating dielectric layer over the base layer, wherein the insulating dielectric layer is formed with openings exposing portions of the working electrodes and portions of the additional electrodes. Also, the method includes partially singulating individual sensors from the base layer, wherein each individual sensor is connected to the base layer by a tab. The method further includes depositing an enzyme layer over the exposed portions of the working electrodes and coating the working electrodes with a glucose limiting membrane.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave sensor for determining a hydration status of a body tissue in vivo includes an electromagnetic wave transmitter, a waveguide, and an electromagnetic wave receiver. The electromagnetic wave transmitter is configured to emit an electromagnetic wave signal in a frequency range between 1 Hz and 1 THz. The waveguide is coupled to the electromagnetic wave transmitter. The waveguide is adapted to be arranged next to the body tissue such that a fringe field of the electromagnetic wave signal guided by the waveguide penetrates the body tissue. The electromagnetic wave receiver is coupled to the waveguide. The electromagnetic wave receiver is configured to receive the electromagnetic wave signal modified by the body tissue in dependence of a hydration status of the body tissue.

Abstract: A sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid and a method of assembly a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid are disclosed. The sensor assembly (256) comprises: at least one body mount (212) configured for attachment to a body of a user; at least one electronics unit (186) attachable to the body mount (212), having at least one electronics component (208) for one or more of controlling the detection of the analyte or transmitting measurement data to another component; wherein the body mount (212) includes a locking mechanism (216) having at least one lever (218) pivotably mounted to the body mount (212), the lever (218) being configured to lock the electronics unit (186) to the body mount (212).

Abstract: In some embodiments, a sensor assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system is provided that includes (1) a sensor carrier having a sensor unit receiving area and an electronics receiving area, the electronics receiving area including a substrate; (2) a sensor unit having a sterilized region, the sterilized region including at least a portion of a sensor and an introducer; and (3) electronics for the continuous glucose monitoring system. The sensor unit is positioned within the sensor unit receiving area of the sensor carrier and the electronics are positioned on the substrate within the electronics receiving area of the sensor carrier so as to form a sensor assembly having the sensor electrically connected to the substrate of the electronics receiving area while maintaining sterilization of the sterilized region of the sensor unit. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Methods and devices and systems including a communication module operatively coupled to a data collection module for communicating the stored analyte related data after the analyte related data is stored in the data collection module over a predetermined time period, and a user interface unit configured to communicate with the communication module to receive from the communication module the stored analyte related data in the data collection module over the predetermined time period, and to output information associated with the monitored analyte level, where the user interface unit is configured to operate in a prospective analysis mode including substantially real time output of information associated with the monitored analyte level, or a retrospective analysis mode including limited output of information during the predetermined time period wherein no information related to the monitored analyte level is output during the predetermined time period, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless pulse oximeter for continuous use comprising a first device (10), adapted to a part of the body of a patient and comprising physiological data sensoring means, communicating with a second remote device (12) by means of an RF connection (11), said first device powered by a rechargeable battery (31), being provided with battery charge saving means by automatically shutting off the power from the circuits when this device is not installed on the patient's body. The second remote device is an intelligent terminal containing a display as well as a specific application for processing the physiological data captured by the first device and received by way of said RF connection.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymeric reaction mixture formed to include limiting amounts of catalyst and/or polycarbonate compounds so as to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.

Abstract: A lancet device includes a housing, a removable front cap mounted to the housing, a lancet holding member, a trigger and an arming system comprising a grippable cocking member structured and arranged to place the lancet device in a trigger-set or armed position. A depth adjustment system includes a member that is at least slidable and partially rotatably mounted and that has an axis of rotation arranged substantially parallel to a center axis of the lancet holding member. An ejection system includes an ejector having a portion extending outside a sidewall opening of the housing and being located closer to a front end of the housing than to a rear end of the housing. The sidewall opening of the housing is arranged on an area of the housing located between the trigger and a wall of the housing located opposite the trigger. The ejection system is structured and arranged to at least one of prevent axial movement of the lancet holding member or remove or eject a lancet from the lancet holding member.

Abstract: A method and system for assessing the mental state or behavioral disorder of a subject is disclosed. The system includes a display, an input device, a processor, a database and matrix for converting the responses to one or more assessment scores. The disclosure also relates to a method for treating a behavioral disorder using the method and a system described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an emotion regulation device, a wearable device and a cap for relieving emotion. The emotion regulation device comprises: at least one detection component for obtaining a current physiological parameter value and/or behavior data of a user in real time; a processing component for determining a current emotional state of the user based on the current physiological parameter value and/or the behaviour data, selecting an appropriate execution component based on the current emotional state, and sending a control instruction to the selected execution component; and at least one execution component for executing a corresponding control action based on the control instruction.

Abstract: A status indicator provides a graphical representation of progress of a task to a user. A cognitive state of the user is detected by a computer operatively coupled to one or more sensors or cameras. The progress indicator is automatically modified by the computer in response to detecting the cognitive state of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method to train an autonomous driving model. The apparatus includes a driver information collection processor configured to collect driver information while a vehicle is being driven. The apparatus also includes a sensor information collection processor configured to collect sensor information from a sensor installed in the vehicle while the vehicle is being driven, and a model training processor configured to train the autonomous driving model based on the driver information and the sensor information.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a computer system including at least one server having software stored on a non-transient computer readable medium; where, upon execution of the software, the at least one server is at least configured to: i) receiving physiological data representative of a first physiological measurement of at least one physiological characteristic of an epileptic user; ii) receiving physiological data representative of a second physiological measurement of at least one physiological characteristic of the epileptic user; iii) comparing the first physiological measurement of the epileptic user to the second physiological measurement of the epileptic user; iv) based on the comparing, determining that a difference between the first physiological measurement of the epileptic user and the second physiological measurement is: a) higher than a predetermined threshold value, or b) smaller than the predetermined threshold value; and v) generating at least one alert; vi) transmitting the at least one

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for monitoring the ingestion of food and/or drink by a subject, the apparatus comprising a control unit that comprises a first obtaining module configured to obtain measurements of one or more physiological characteristics of the subject; a second obtaining module configured to obtain measurements of eddy currents generated in the body of the subject by an externally-applied magnetic field; a setting module configured to set a respective cut-off frequency for one or more filtering stages based on a respective frequency for each of said one or more physiological characteristics; a filtering module configured to filter the measurements of eddy currents using the one or more filtering stages to remove signal components due to the one or more physiological characteristics; and a processing module configured to process the filtered measurements to determine whether food and/or drink is present in the stomach of the subject.

Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of promoting and assessing cervical dilation during induction of labor including apparatus that utilizes impedance planimetry for assessment of cervical dilation during cervical ripening with balloon, prior to induction of labor.

Abstract: A wearable physiological monitoring device is provided. The wearable physiological monitoring device includes a wearable object, a sensing module and a processing module. The sensing module is disposed on the wearable object and is configured to stretch based on a local displacement of target organ of the under-test person contacted by the wearable object to generate a change of a sensing value thereof. The processing module is configured to calculate a physiological changing mode that includes physiological information and occurrence time information based on the change of the sensing value. The physiological information includes a number, duration, a degree or a combination of the above of the stretching of the wearable object to determine the health condition of the under-test person.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multiple medical tests to a user are provided. The system includes a computing device, the computing device, including a memory configured to store user data one or more clinical interventions and a processor configured to run the one or more clinical interventions. The system further includes one or more sensors coupled to the computing device, each of the one or more sensors configured to capture data from the user and send the data to the computing device, one or more displays coupled to the computing device, the one or more displays configured to display the one or more clinical interventions, and a remote server coupled to the computing device.

Abstract: An artery mapper is attached over a target artery, and includes a sensor array that detects pressure changes corresponding to pulsatile flow through the artery. The signals from the sensor array are processed to identify signals having a frequency within a predetermined pulsatile range, and that define an elongate path across the sensor array. A display is provided directly over the sensor array. A digital controller circuit receives the signals from the detector array, and produces an image on the display directly over the detected signals, providing the practitioner with an image corresponding to the location of the artery, to facilitate cannulation of the artery.

Abstract: Methods for locating blood vessels, lesions, and other discontinuities in tissue such as, but not limited to, the greater palatine artery (GPA) in the hard palate using an optical imaging process, surgical procedures utilizing the identified locations of discontinuities, and devices suitable for use during surgical procedures. According to one aspect, such a method locates a blood vessel or lesion in tissue by imaging the tissue via a diffuse optical imaging (DOI) process that measures light that travels through the tissue, and then locates the blood vessel or lesion in the tissue based on a difference in absorption of the light between the tissue and the blood vessel or lesion.

Abstract: A system for monitoring sleep efficiency includes a measuring device and a data processing device. The measuring device is for measuring body temperature of a subject and for outputting temperature data associated with the body temperature. The data processing device receives the temperature data, and is programmed to process the temperature data so as to determine sleep efficiency. The processing of the temperature data includes constructing a curve of the body temperature over asleep episode, finding a saddle point of the curve occurring for a first time, treating a time instance at which the saddle point occurs as a sleep-onset time point at which the subject falls asleep, and determining the sleep efficiency according to the sleep-onset time point.

Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed. The wearable device may include a body. The wearable device may also include a band coupled with the body. The band may include a signal generator configured to generate a signal indicating a change of a shape of the band.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a garment (1), and to a garment which is worn on the human body and which is suitable for conducting electrical signals to and/or from the human body.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe, including: shoe body, and a pressure sensor, a controller and a prompting device arranged on the shoe body, in which the pressure sensor is operated to detect a pressure of a position of the shoe body, and when the pressure sensor detects that a pressure in a first position of the shoe exceeds a threshold, the controller controls the prompting device to indicate a prompt of the pressure of the first position exceeding the threshold.

Abstract: Sensing devices for measuring a force applied by a patient's body include a first surface and a second surface that form a chamber housing electrical components and an incompressible fluid. The second surface is convex away from the first surface, which is planar. The electrical components include a pressure sensor and a signal conditioner and the incompressible fluid fills the chamber and contacts the electrical components.

Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.

Abstract: Medical devices and method for generating multi-time scale waveforms for display of sensor measurements are disclosed. Sensed or measured output signals from a sensor, such as a catheter, are processed to generate a first data set that uses a first time scale and a second data set that uses a second time scale. The generated data sets are then displayed on a display by juxtaposing the first data set with the second data set. In this manner, measurement data from the sensor can be shown in dual time scales that allow for faster and more efficient visual diagnostic assessments.