Abstract: Methods and devices for delivering electromagnetic radiation for therapeutic purposes are provided herein. The methods and devices include contacting blood with electromagnetic radiation, preferably by an optical fibre. The methods and devices are particularly suitable for intra-arterial irradiation of a treatment site of a subject.

Abstract: A system and method for treating a tissue is provided. The treatment causes a tightening or lifting of tissue. The method includes delivering a photochemical agent through a depth of the tissue to distribute the photochemical agent adjacent proteins within the tissue and irradiating the tissue with an electromagnetic irradiation at a wavelength that activates the photochemical agent, causing a protein response that brings fibers of the tissue closer together in order to one of reduce tissue laxity and tighten the tissue. A kit is provided to facilitate the method.

Abstract: A system and methodology for treating patients with dementia using a methodology which includes a functional assessment of the patient to determine the patient's cognitive and daily living capabilities that is used to prepare a functional assessment of the patient to determine the patient's cognitive and daily living capabilities. The treatment uses a plurality of rooms providing living quarters the patients, with a control system executing a lighting program for a lighting system that is configured to simulate a plurality of different phases of daylight over a period of time. Furthermore, the lighting system includes a structure for adapted for simulating clouds. Also, the system provides at least one room having the lighting system and providing plants and flowing water providing an illusion of the room being outdoors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for activating a mask pack, a photon therapy mask pack device, and a fiber based light emitting lighting device. The device for activating a mask pack includes: a first fiber fabric layer having a shape corresponding to that of a face of a wearer and having ductility for being closely adhered to the face of the wearer; a metal pattern layer attached to one surface of the first fiber fabric layer; an insulating resin adhesive layer attaching the first fiber fabric layer and the metal pattern layer to each other; a light emitting diode element attached onto the metal pattern layer and irradiating photon therapy light; an adhesive film layer covering the metal pattern layer and the light emitting diode element and in contact with the mask pack; and a power supplying module supplying power to the light emitting diode element to allow components of the mask pack to be better permeated into a skin of the wearer.

Abstract: A light-based epilation device having at least two sub-groups of light emission elements, each of the sub-groups of light emission elements having at least one distinct light emission element, wherein the sub-groups of light emission elements are arranged for separate energizing, and a controller unit arranged for energizing the sub-groups of light emission elements in accordance with an energizing sequence so that the light emission unit quasi-continuously emits light

Abstract: Disclosed is a sterilization apparatus that can kill or inactivate sterilization target organisms present on a body or in the body without damage to human cells and has high energy efficiency. A sterilization apparatus is configured to irradiate a sterilization target organism on a body or in the body with light and thereby killing or inactivating the sterilization target organism. The sterilization apparatus includes: a light source configured to emit light having wavelengths within a wavelength range of 190 nm to 230 nm and a wavelength range of 230 to 300 nm; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the light source; a control unit configured to control the power supply unit; and an optical filter. The power supply unit is controlled by the control unit so that an irradiation amount of light having a wavelength within the wavelength range of 230 to 300 nm in one light irradiation is not more than 9 mJ/cm2.

Abstract: A brachytherapy device includes a bioabsorbable support and a plurality of microcapsules on the support. Each of the plurality of the microcapsules includes a plurality of microspheres and a bioabsorbable microcapsule wall that encloses the plurality of microspheres. The plurality of microspheres includes radiation-emitting microspheres comprising a radioactive material, radio-opaque microspheres comprising a radio-opaque material or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An achievability estimate is computed for an intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) geometry (32) including a target volume, an organ at risk (OAR), and at least one radiation beam. Namely, a geometric complexity (GC) metric is computed for the IMRT geometry that compares a number NT of beamlets of the at least one radiation beam available in the IMRT geometry for irradiating the target volume and a number n of these beamlets that also pass through the OAR. A GC metric ratio is computed of the GC metric for the IMRT geometry and the GC metric for a reference IMRT geometry for which an IMRT plan is achievable. If the clinician is satisfied with this estimate then optimization (38) of an IMRT plan for the IMRT geometry (32) is performed. Alternatively, a reference IMRT geometry is selected by comparing the GC metric with GC metrics of past IMRT plans.

Abstract: With a screen-filter-mirror unit installed in a sandwich architecture, an x-ray window on a patient or an object can also be visualized during an x-ray recording with a light window. It is advantageous that a screen, a filter and a light window unit are combined in just one unit and with a changing x-ray window only the unit is replaced and/or the attack angle of the unit and the alignment of a light source directed hereto can be attuned to one another.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a first X-ray detector that includes: a low energy scintillator operable to convert an incident X-ray spectrum into a first set of light photons; a first light imaging sensor operable to generate a set of low energy image signals from the first set of light photons, wherein a first exit radiation is a remainder portion of the first incident radiation after the X-ray spectrum passes through the low energy scintillator and the first light imaging sensor; an energy-separation filter operable to absorb or reflect at least a portion of the energy of the first exit X-ray spectrum and convert the first exit X-ray spectrum into a second exit X-ray spectrum; a second X-ray detector that includes: a high energy scintillator operable to convert the second exit X-ray spectrum into a second set of light photons; a second light imaging sensor operable to generate a set of high energy image signals from the second set of light photons; and a processor configured to: generate a high-energy image

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing motions of an anatomical region of interest of a patient during image-guided radiotherapy are disclosed. An exemplary system may include an image acquisition device, a radiotherapy device, and a processor device. The processor device may be configured to determine a primary plane of motion of the anatomical region of interest and determine a plurality of 2D slices parallel to the primary plane. The plurality of 2D slices may define a 3D volume substantially enclosing the anatomical region of interest. The processor device may also be configured to control the image acquisition device to acquire a plurality of 2D images based on the plurality of 2D slices and determine a motion of the anatomical region of interest based on at least a subset of the acquired plurality of 2D images. The processor device may be further configured to control radiation delivery based on the determined motion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining a radiotherapy treatment plan for radiotherapy treatment of a treatment body part of a patient's body. The method can include acquiring treatment target position data comprising treatment target position information describing the position of a treatment target to be treated by radiotherapy in the treatment body part. Statistic model target region position data is acquired, which describes the position of a model target region in a model body part corresponding to the treatment body part. Based on the treatment target data and the statistic model target region position data, irradiation region position data is determined that describes the position of an irradiation region to be treated by irradiation with treatment radiation in the treatment body part.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of skin tissue includes at least one ultrasound transducer for placement on the skin tissue surface; at least two drivers for driving the at least one transducer; a controller which is configured to control the at least two drivers; the controller is configured to drive the at least two drivers at different frequencies to affect different depths in the skin tissue.

Abstract: An external ultrasound generating treating device (12) to induce spinal cord and/or spinal nerve treatment comprises at least two sub-arrays of ultrasound generating treatment transducers, a left sub-array (20iL) being located on a left lateral side and a right sub-array (20iR) being located on a right lateral side of the central longitudinal axis (Ai). The device comprises a support structure (32) having at least one module (34i) comprising a left lateral section (34iL) and a right lateral section (34iR). The support structure (32) maintains, in use of the device, a constant distance and a constant relative angular orientation around the central longitudinal axis (Ai) between the first left and first right treatment transducers or set of treatment transducers (20iL, 20iR). Also disclosed is an apparatus including the external ultrasound generating treating device (12) and methods of its use.

Abstract: An implantable ultrasound generating treating device (12) to induce spinal cord or spinal nerves treatment, suitable for implantation in the spinal canal and comprises an elongate support member (22, 32) and an array of several treatment transducers (20) distributed along the elongate support member. The several treatment transducers (20) comprise radial transducers emitting an ultrasound treatment beam oriented radially, wherein the treatment transducers (20) have a resonant frequency comprised between 0.5 and 4 MHz. The device has articulating portions so that the implantable device can adapt its shape to a curved elongation path. Also disclosed is an apparatus including the implantable ultrasound generating treating device and methods comprising inserting the implantable ultrasound generating treating device (12) inside the spinal canal of the spine of the patient.

Abstract: A combination seal connects a filter or an equipment component to a base. The combination seal includes a seal material and flecks or particles made of intumescent material interspersed within the seal material. The flecks or particles of intumescent material undergo a chemical change when exposed to flames or heat and expand to maintain seal effectiveness and longevity without compromise.

Abstract: Fire extinguishing systems and methods, such as for combating compartment fires, can include or use wet and dry agents such as water droplets and aerosol-based particulate extinguisher agents. In an example, an extinguishing system includes a centralized extinguishing controller that can selectively provide the wet and dry agents to a compartment or environment. In other examples, dedicated dispenser systems separately, but optionally concurrently, provide water and aerosol-based agents to combat a compartment fire.

Abstract: This limb training machine 1 is provided with a wearable main body unit 2 that can be worn on a limb B, and with a first weight 31 and a second weight 32 mounted on the wearable main body unit 2 and, in a state worn on the limb B, applying a load to the limb by means of the weight of the first weight 31 and the second weight 32, wherein, in said worn state, the first weight 31 and the second weight 32 are substantially in a point symmetric positional relation when viewed in a perpendicular direction DB2 perpendicular to the central axis JB1 in the longitudinal direction of the limb B.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dumbbell comprising a dumbbell bar (1) that is used as a handle (3), and weight plates (2) at the ends that can be plugged or clipped onto the dumbbell bar (1) and can be replaced with different weights; the weight plate (2) has an outer surface (5) that faces outward in the mounted state. The disclosed dumbbell is characterized in that the outer surface (5) is formed by an asymmetrically weight-loaded flywheel (6) which is mounted on the weight plate (2) so as to be parallel thereto and be able to rotate about a central axis in such a way that the flywheel (6) always has the same orientation or angular position.

Abstract: A resistance band system is disclosed herein. The resistance band system includes a strap and a resistance band having a first-connection point at one end and a second-connection point at an opposing end. A pair of leg wraps are connected to the first-connection point and the second-connection point. A plurality of connectors can be utilized to connect the pair of leg wraps to the first-connection point and the second-connection point and connect the second-end of the strap to a middle-point along the resistance band. The resistance band system is useful for improving leg cycle training.

Abstract: A stationary exercise apparatus includes a frame; two moving members respectively coupled to the frame, one end portions of the moving members located to define a swing axis; two swing members, one end portions of the swing members respectively pivotally joined to the swing axis of the moving members; two supporting members respectively connected to the swing members, wherein one end portions of the supporting members are movably coupled to the frame, the other end portions of the supporting members are respectively joined to the swing members so that one end portions of the supporting members moving along a reciprocating path; and two pedal sets respectively coupled to the supporting members, the pedal sets moving along a first path while the one end portions of the supporting members are reciprocating along the reciprocating path and the other end portions of the supporting members are rotating about a rotating axis.

Abstract: An upper limb rehabilitation support device includes a first handle that is connected with a first rotating shaft, gripped by a trainee's right hand and rotated, a second handle that is connected with a second rotating shaft, gripped by a trainee's left hand and rotated, a connecting part structured so as to connect the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft with each other and interlock rotations of the first handle and the second handle, and a switching part structured so as to switch directions of the rotations of the first handle and the second handle, which are interlocked by the connecting part, with respect to the other handles when one of the first handle and the second handle rotates.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes a motor that drives a belt to move, and an analysis system to collect a peak energy from the motor and to convert the peak energy into different user exercising data.

Abstract: Mesh networks of radio node pods for measuring performance of teams and individual athletes by first stimulating and then by measuring a parameter of motion selected from velocity, vector, acceleration, force, and rebound. The system includes one or more radio node pods, each radio node pod having a microprocessor, supporting circuitry, a machine layer with one or more sensors and actuators, firmware for essential functions, and a soft socket for receiving “codelets” on the fly, each codelet containing a soft mini-script and attendant variables for iteration of a stimulus-response-sequence (SRS) customized to a previous iteration or training goal. Radio node pods may work in clusters and are typically multipotent, each pod performing specialized functions as dictated by a resident codelet but otherwise all pods having the same or similar hardware. Shared resources, either internal or external to the mesh network, are used for data analysis.

Abstract: A track estimation device includes: a reliability determination unit configured to determine the reliability of satellite positioning information; an update timing determination unit configured to determine the timing of updating a parameter to estimate track of cycling based on the reliability of satellite positioning information; and an update unit configured to update the parameter based on a result of the timing determination. When the reliability determination unit determines that reliability of the satellite positioning information is low, the track estimation unit estimates the track based on the parameter by autonomous navigation.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for structured assessments is provided. The present invention may include initializing a structured assessment. The present invention may also include receiving a plurality of signup data from a user based on the initialized structured assessment. The present invention may then include collecting a plurality of user data from an IoT device based on the received plurality of signup data. The present invention may further include processing the collected plurality of user data. The present invention may also include generating a feedback report based on the processed plurality of user data, and outputting the generated feedback report to the user.

Abstract: The invention is a foot-race game and associated apparatus which allows play by an individual or between a group of individuals or teams. The apparatus which is used in conjunction with the game employs physical base locations, where each base location is in communication with a computer. The computer issues commands for the base locations to emit one-colored light where different base locations emit different light colors corresponding to light colors assigned to different players. Before the game each player is assigned a color and must run to the base location emitting his color. The computer randomly shifts colors between base locations so that the player must chase his color between base locations as the game is played.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for structured assessments is provided. The present invention may include initializing a structured assessment. The present invention may also include receiving a plurality of signup data from a user based on the initialized structured assessment. The present invention may then include collecting a plurality of user data from an IoT device based on the received plurality of signup data. The present invention may further include processing the collected plurality of user data. The present invention may also include generating a feedback report based on the processed plurality of user data, and outputting the generated feedback report to the user.

Abstract: An activity recording data processing apparatus is provided. This apparatus includes an operation unit configured to acquire data obtained for a series of activity and action estimation information on the series of activity, the action estimation information being associated with the data; extract partial data of the data based on the action estimation information; and perform clustering of the extracted partial data.

Abstract: An activity state analyzer 10 configured to analyze an activity state of a cyclist during cycling includes: a sensor unit (21 to 26, 18) configured to acquire sensor data from a plurality of types of sensors including an acceleration sensor 21 and a gyroscope sensor 22 that are attached to a lower back of the cyclist, and a CPU 11 configured to analyze an activity state of the cyclist during cycling based on a detection output from the plurality of types of sensors of the sensor unit (21 to 26, 18).

Abstract: A surface of a sphere is divided by using not only great circles but also small circles, forming a spherical polyhedron. The spherical polyhedron includes two spherical regular pentagons, each having a center at the pole, ten spherical isosceles triangles near the pole, ten spherical pentagons near the equator, and ten other spherical isosceles triangles near the equator. Compared to a related art, dimples are accurately arranged in spherical polygons. Thus, a dimple area ratio is improved and the number of dimples is appropriately maintained.

Abstract: Golf ball comprising first layer of first polymeric composition, and second layer adjacent to first layer and comprising second polymeric composition different than first polymeric composition and comprising throughout: (i) passivated TiO2 particulates amount of from about 1 wt. %-10 wt. % based on total weight of second polymeric composition; and (ii) silane-containing adhesion promoter(s), for example, organosilanes and/or organosiloxanes, such that a given amount thereof within the range of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % has a first required amount of free functional groups to bond the second layer and the first layer at an interface in addition to a second required amount of functional groups bonding and/or crosslinking ingredients within the second polymeric composition of the second layer. Neither layer is surface treated with at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter, nor is a tie layer disposed there between.

Abstract: A practice ball with an off-axis weight distribution allows sportspeople to practice their ball catching, passing and other skills using a ball that flies through the air with a wobbly trajectory.

Abstract: Methods and systems for packaging a plurality of objects are disclosed. The system includes a base tray having a first end and a second end, an object reservoir positioned at the first end, a dispensing guide positioned at the second end, and a column guide disposed between the reservoir and the dispensing guide. The column guide is configured to convey objects from the reservoir to the dispensing guide using gravitational forces via a plurality of longitudinally extending guiding columns. A tilt tray having a front edge and a back edge is positioned above the column guide. The tilt tray has a front edge and a back edge, and is anchored to pivot between a forward-engaged position and a backward-engaged position. When the tilt tray is in the backward-engaged position, the back edge is positioned to prevent object movement along the column guide, while the front edge is positioned to allow object movement along the column guide and into the dispensing guide.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to golf club having a crown a sole and a face and a primary alignment feature including a paint or masking line which delineates the transition between at least a first portion of the crown having an area of contrasting shade or color with the shade or color of the face. In some embodiments the golf club has a primary alignment feature comprising a paint or masking line which delineates the transition between at least a first portion of the crown having an area of contrasting shade or color and the area of shade or color of the face and the club head also includes a secondary alignment feature including a paint or masking line which delineates the transition between the first portion of the crown having an area of contrasting shade or color with the shade or color of the face; and a second portion of the crown having an area of contrasting shade or color with the shade or color of the first portion.

Abstract: Described herein is a golf club head that includes a body that includes a sole portion, a crown portion, a skirt portion, a forward region, and a rearward region. The golf club head also includes a face portion including a striking face with a maximum height from the ground plane of at least about 50 mm. The golf club head has a peak crown height, from the ground plane, of at least about 60 mm. A volume of the golf club head is at least about 370 cm3. A location of a center-of-gravity of the golf club head is at a minimum distance (Zup) away from the ground plane. The difference between Zup and half of the peak crown height is less than about ?5.75 mm. A z-axis moment of inertia of the golf club head about a CG z-axis is greater than about 300 kg-mm2.

Abstract: Described herein is a system of golf clubs having shafts with ascending weights (shaft weights that increase as shaft lengths decrease). The system of golf clubs can be manufactured by implementing a method called “stepping”, which allows the system of golf clubs with ascending weights to be manufactured with reduced quantity of inventory.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a tapered flagstick according to various aspects of the present technology include a transition region disposed along the length of the flagstick that corresponds to ground level when the flagstick is positioned in a golf hole. The transition region comprises a contact zone having a surface that angled towards a center axis of the flagstick resulting in a narrowing of the diameter of the flagstick at or just above ground level. A normal line coming out of the contact zone has an angle of less than ninety degrees and generally points downward towards the ground altering the impact angle of a golf ball striking the flagstick to direct the golf ball in a more downward manner.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to track movement of sports implements are disclosed herein. An example sensing unit disclosed herein is to be coupled to a sports implement. The sensing unit includes an inertial measurement unit to obtain movement data of said sports implement during a swing of said sports implement and a swing analyzer to determine whether the swing is a horizontal shot or a vertical shot based on the movement data.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a head body and a sensing device. The head body includes a mounting surface, a socket opening at the mounting surface, and a striking surface spaced apart from the socket and having a plurality of striking regions. The sensing device includes a housing removably mounted in the socket, and a sensing module disposed in the housing. The sensing module measures an acceleration and an angular velocity of the head body, and wirelessly transmits the acceleration and the angular velocity to a portable electronic device. When the striking surface strikes a golf ball, the portable electronic device determines one of the striking regions that strikes the golf ball based on the acceleration and the angular velocity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.

Abstract: A training device for aiding a pitched ball player to find the proper batting stance. The training device includes a mat which includes a grid that corresponds a user's height to a foot position on the grid. The training device also includes a user's guide, a chart with a batter's heights and a plurality of indicia markings corresponding to those heights and instructions for foot placement. The device also includes stakes to stake the mat to the ground and a carrying tube for transporting the mat.

Abstract: A sports bag stand or tennis bag stand designed to be attached to a tennis bag or other sports bag. The stand and bag are attached, preferably using bungee cords with balls, although it can be attached in other ways. There are at least two attachment points needed on the bag which could be a shoulder strap, backpack strap, grab handle, or other point on the object. The stand is generally rectangular in shape. The object attached to the top frame of the sports bag stand or tennis bag stand, is generally horizontally oriented. In the folded or closed position, the object attached to the stand, can be carried or stored. The mechanism for the legs enables them to pivotally move between the unfolded or open position, and the folded or closed position, and controls the range of motion for each leg. One leg of the stand extends out or is kicked out to provide additional stability to the structure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for use in automating or assisting umpiring of a baseball or softball game are described herein. A location of a strike zone is determined based on video images of a batter standing next to home plate captured by a camera. Locations of a ball traveling towards the batter, and locations of the bat being held by the batter, are autonomously tracked using computer vision based on video images captured by at least two cameras having different positions. Additionally, there are autonomous determinations of whether a location of the ball intersects with the strike zone, and whether the batter made a genuine attempt to swing the bat at the ball, and based one at least one of these determinations, there is an autonomous determination of whether a “strike” or a “ball” occurred. Additionally, an indication of whether a “strike” or a “ball” occurred is autonomously output.

Abstract: An electronically powered, light emitting, portable mat with built in storage container is provided. The light is configured to provide illumination from the ground as well as a visual timing signal for exercise routines and enhanced experiences. The built in storage area also allows for the mat to be used as a backpack which can be unrolled into a floor mat. The light up mat may be particularly useful for exercising or camping in dark areas, as well as for mood lightning outdoors to illuminate the surrounding area.

Abstract: A simulator system includes a projector, a target assembly and a data processing system. The target assembly includes a projection surface and a sensor array defines a sensing plane configured to sense a position of a projectile in the sensing plane relative to the projection surface.

Abstract: An exemplary responsive training device for responding to user interaction with the device can be provided. For example, the responsive training device can be configured with a surface enclosing a compressible body. The responsive training device can further embed at least one sensor configured to sense a deformation of the compressible body and to generate a sensory output to a controller. The responsive training device can also embed a controller configured to control at least one transponder. Furthermore, the exemplary responsive training device can embed at least one transponder configured to provide an audio output and/or a visual output as a function of the sensor output.

Abstract: The invention relates to a leg pad for a hockey player. The leg pad extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises an upper portion, a bottom portion and a band. The upper portion has a knee cap for covering a knee joint of the player. The bottom portion has an upper shell for covering a substantial part of a shin of the hockey player and a lower shell for at least partially covering the shin and ankle of the hockey player. The band extends along part of a periphery of the upper shell and part of a periphery of the lower shell. The band interconnects the upper shell and the lower shell to one another wherein the lower shell is movable relative to the upper shell between a first position and a second position in response to flexion of the ankle.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for polishing a running base that comprises a blade with two opposing blade edges separated one from the other by an intermediate section; the polishing apparatus comprising: a support body, and blade alignment guide means; wherein the support body is capable of carrying a polishing surface which comprises: a profile which is adapted to conform with one or more portions of the intermediate section; and wherein the blade alignment guide means comprise one or more pairs of first and second blade alignment guides, which first and second blade alignment guides in each pair are separated from each other by the polishing surface, and further wherein the blade alignment guide means is adapted to receive and/or guide and/or constrain a running base so that when the intermediate section between the two edges of the running base is brought into contact with the polishing surface, there is no contact between the polishing surface and any part of the two opposing blade edges of the runn

Abstract: An interface for enabling a splitboard binding to be mounted to any snowboard is provided. The interface includes a baseplate that includes a disc for mounting the baseplate to a snowboard. The disc is configured to correspond with a common snowboard binding hole pattern to thereby allow the baseplate to be mounted on most snowboards. The interface further includes a puck that is configured to mount to the top surface of the baseplate. The puck is configured to interlock with many types of splitboard bindings. In this way, splitboard bindings can be mounted to a snowboard.