Abstract: A system and a method for identifying baby needs are disclosed. The system stores a heart rate variability (HRV) feature model comprising a relationship between HRV features and baby needs. The system receives a time-series skin image signal of a baby, and converts the time-series skin image signal into a target photoplethysmography (PPG) signal. The system also calculates a set of target HRV features according to the target PPG signal, and determines a target need of the baby according to the HRV feature model and the set of target HRV features.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor module, a data processing module, a quality assessment module and an event prediction module. The sensor module provides biosignal data samples and motion data samples. The data processing module processes the biosignal data samples to remove baseline and processes the motion data samples to generate a motion significant measure. The quality assessment module generates a signal quality indicator based on the processed biosignal data sample segments and the corresponding motion significance measure using a first deep learning model. The event prediction module generates an event prediction result based on the processed biosignal data sample segments associated with a desired signal quality indicator using a second deep learning model.

Abstract: A monitoring device includes a sensor band configured to be secured around an appendage of a subject, a sensing element secured to the sensor band, a second band configured to be secured to the appendage of the subject in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship with the sensor band, and at least one member connecting the sensor band and the second band. The sensor band has a first mass and the sensing element has a second mass that is less than the first mass. The sensing element is movably secured to the sensor band via a biasing element, and the biasing element is configured to urge the sensing element into contact with a portion of the appendage. The biasing element o decouples motion of the sensor band from the sensing element, and the at least one member decouples motion between the sensor band and the second band.

Abstract: A dermal and cardiovascular spectroscopic sensor includes a number of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) having strategic locations and frequencies, and photo-detectors matched by wavelength of detection for measuring reflections of visible and infra-red light emitted by the LEDs. Spatially resolved spectroscopy is used to determine vital signs of the individual, including pulse sensing, tissue hemodynamics testing, and blood profusion testing. Capacitive and skin contact pads are used for determining that the sensor is being worn and is properly positioned. An accelerometer can be used to determine an activity level for the individual and if a physical mishap has occurred. A temperature sensor can be used to calibrate the digital monitoring device.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and devices configured to detect the heart rate of a user. The method includes receiving at least one input signal, separating the input signal into signal components, receiving a motion signal from the user, and applying a Bayesian filter to the signal components and the motion signal to estimate the heart rate of the user. The method further includes calculating a combination of at least two reflected light signals from at least two different wavelengths. The device includes a photodetector configured to detect at least one reflected light signal resulting from the emitted at least two different wavelengths and a motion detector for detecting a motion signal. The device also includes a processing component configured to calculate a combination of the reflected light signals, separate the combination of detected light signals into signal components, and apply a Bayesian filter to the signals.

Abstract: According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for monitoring a pressure in a biliary tract includes: receiving a measured value of a pressure in a biliary tract from a stent for a biliary tract having a pressure sensor mounted therein, by a subcutaneous implant medical device; collecting the measured value of the pressure at a predetermined cycle and transmitting collected information to an external device, by the subcutaneous implant medical device; and analyzing the collected information to expect a timing of biliary obstruction, and providing expected information to the patient, by the external device.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods that can be used to obtain objective pressure measurements in a body cavity using one or more monitoring bladders mounted on a catheter. The monitoring bladders may be adapted to connect or be connected to a system capable of providing objective pressure measurements indicative of the compressive forces acting on the one or more monitoring bladder in the body cavity. The body cavity may include, for example, the rectum, esophagus, stomach, intestine, colon, reproductive tract, urethra, oronasopharnygeal tract, etc.

Abstract: Biometric identification methods and apparatuses (including devices and systems) for uniquely identifying one an individual based on wearable garments including a plurality of sensors, including but not limited to sensors having multiple sensing modalities (e.g., movement, respiratory movements, heart rate, ECG, EEG, etc.).

Abstract: An intrauterine balloon apparatus to augment uterine birthing forces and assist fetal descent during parturition is provided. The body of the balloon apparatus begins packaged in a compressed state minimizing volume, enabling delivery through the birth canal. The apparatus is advanced to a proximal uterine location and deployed for operation by introducing a pressurized agent through its conduit, causing the body to expand and apply directional forces towards the infant and birth canal. The balloon body is shaped to apply pressures dispersed towards the infant and the bidirectional conduit enables fluid conduction as the infant descends. After the infant has successfully descended and been delivered through the birth canal, pressure within the balloon body is relieved through the conduit thereby collapsing the volume of the balloon body and enabling retraction through the birth canal.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for neuromonitoring. A minimum stimulus signal required to elicit a threshold neuromuscular response is determined by delivery of stimulus signals to tissue and detection of neuromuscular responses in muscle tissue. The strength of the delivered stimulus signals is varied, for example by adjusting the current amplitude or pulse width of the signals, and muscle responses are measure, for example by detecting EMG signals. The delivered stimuli and corresponding responses are then used to determine a stimulation threshold. The stimulation threshold may be used to indicate at least one of nerve proximity and pedicle integrity.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a biomagnetism measuring device with which it is possible for a magnetic sensor to be disposed in an optimal position in accordance with an object being measured. A biomagnetism measuring device (1) according to the present invention is provided with: a plurality of magnetic sensors (11) which detect biomagnetism; and a holding portion (12) in which are formed frames (13) which detachably hold the plurality of magnetic sensors (11) in such a way as to face a living body. Further, the biomagnetism measuring device (1) according to the present invention is provided with: a plurality of magnetic sensors (11) which detect biomagnetism; and a holding portion (12) in which are formed rails (16) which movably hold the plurality of magnetic sensors (11) in such a way as to face a living body.

Abstract: A method of using a magnetometer system (30) to analyse the magnetic field of a region of a subject's body is provided. The method comprises using one or more detectors (60) to detect the time varying magnetic field of a region of a subject's body, using a digitiser (42) to digitise a signal or signals from the one or more detectors (60), each signal that is digitised including noise and a periodic signal produced by one or more of the one or more detectors (60) due to the time varying magnetic field of the region of the subject's body, and averaging the digitised signal or signals over plural periods. The magnetometer system (30) is configured such that the noise in each signal provided to the digitiser for digitisation is greater than about 25% of the interval between digitisation levels of the digitiser (42).

Abstract: A wearable device and respiration sensing module are provided. The wearable device includes a first respiration sensing module and a second respiration sensing module. The first respiration sensing module is configured to sensing respiration of a user to obtain a first respiration information. The second respiration sensing module is configured to sensing respiration of the user to obtain a second respiration information. The second respiration sensing module includes a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode and a stretchable conductive element. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed on a first surface of the substrate. The stretchable conductive element is physically and electrically connected between the first electrode and the second electrode. The respiration of the user is judged according to the first respiration information and the second respiration information.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to training and applying predictive models using discretized physiological sensor data. In various embodiments, a continuous stream of samples measured by a physiological sensor may be discretized into a training sequence of quantized beats. A training sequence of vectors determined based on the training sequence of quantized beats and an embedding matrix may be associated with labels indicative of medical conditions, and applied as input across a neural network to generate corresponding instances of training output. Based on a comparison of each instance of training output with a respective label, the neural network and the embedding matrix may be trained and used to predict medical conditions from unlabeled continuous streams of physiological sensor samples. In some embodiments, the trained embedding matrix may be visualized to identify correlations between medical conditions and physiological signs.

Abstract: A method and system of assessing and monitoring of cardiopulmonary diseases can include the steps of receiving a composite signal representative of individual events from a plurality of sources associated with a patients cardio-pulmonary system and separating an individual signal as a separate component of the composite signal where the individual signal i s representative of an individual event from one of a plurality of cardio-pulmonary events. The method and system can further include and deriving clinical findings responsive from the separating and presenting the clinical findings.

Abstract: A technology is disclosed for indicating the fatigue of a person. It comprises: obtaining (102) a plurality of simultaneously recorded signals, wherein each signal is associated with a muscle of the person and indicates the electrical activity of the muscles in the time domain. The technology further comprises: determining (104) a set of points in time from each signal, wherein each point in time indicates a change in the state of the associated muscle, and determining (106) the measure indicating the fatigue of the person based on the set of points in time from the plurality of simultaneously recorded signals.

Abstract: A system for processing ECG recordings from multiple patients includes a preprocessing database containing unprocessed ECG records from multiple patients, a reporting database containing processed ECG records from multiple patients, a processor, and a triage module executable on the processor to assess each of the unprocessed ECG recordings from the multiple patients. The triage module is executable to detect a presence or absence of one or more known abnormalities and determines at least one abnormality identifier based on the detected known abnormality. One or more abnormality groups are then identified based on the abnormality identifiers. A normal group of ECG recordings from multiple patients is then identified from those ECG recordings that are not in the abnormality group. The normal group of ECG recordings is then stored in the reporting database then associated a normal identifier.

Abstract: A wireless patient monitor comprises a generic activator module having a universal connection port that connects with any one of multiple sensor devices, a battery, and a radio transmitter wirelessly connected to a host device. The generic activator module connects to any one of multiple sensor devices via the universal connection port to provide power from the battery to the sensor device and to receive digital physiological data from the sensor device. The radio transmitter transmits the digital physiological data received from the sensor device to a host device.

Abstract: According to at least one example, an ambulatory medical device is provided. The device includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at spaced apart positions about a patient's body and a control unit. The control unit includes a sensor interface, a memory and a processor. The sensor interface is coupled to the plurality of electrodes and configured to receive a first ECG signal from a first pairing of the plurality of electrodes and to receive a second ECG signal from a second pairing of the plurality of electrodes. The memory stores information indicating a preferred pairing, the preferred pairing being either the first pairing or the second pairing. The processor is coupled to the sensor interface and the memory and is configured to resolve conflicts between interpretations of first ECG signal and the second ECG signal in favor of the preferred pairing.

Abstract: A remotely-interfaceable electrocardiography patch is provided. The remotely-interfaceable electrocardiography patch includes a backing formed of a strip of material and an electrocardiographic electrode on each end of the backing to capture electrocardiographic signals. A flexible circuit includes a pair of circuit traces electrically coupled to the electrocardiographic electrodes. A wireless transceiver communicates at least one of the electrocardiographic signals and other physiological measures with one or more of a physiology and activity sensor, communication device, server, and personal computer.

Abstract: A method of measuring a bio signal using a bio signal measuring apparatus includes: positioning electrodes included as part of the bio signal measuring apparatus to contact a surface of an examinee; switching an impedance measurer included as part of the bio signal measuring apparatus and including a voltmeter and a current source; measuring a first impedance value of the examinee while operating the impedance measurer according to a first mode; switching the impedance measurer to a second mode; measuring a second impedance value of the examinee while operating the impedance measurer according to a second mode; and obtaining bio impedance of the examinee based on the first and second impedance values and an internal impedance of the current source.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for determining at least one of a position and an orientation of a wearable device on a subject. At least one physiological characteristic signal is acquired from a subject (402). The acquired at least one physiological characteristic signal from the subject has one or more characteristics indicative of at least one of a position and an orientation of a wearable device on the subject. The at least one of the position and orientation of the wearable device on the subject is determined based on the one or more characteristics indicative of the at least one of the position and orientation of the wearable device on the subject (404).

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the localization of body lumen junctions and other intraluminal structure are disclosed. Various embodiments permit clinicians to identify the locations of intraluminal structures and medical devices during non-surgical medical techniques, by determining the conductance and/or cross-sectional area at a plurality of locations within the body lumen.

Abstract: A bi-functional filter device for removing liquid from a humid gas flowing through the filter device includes a filter body that includes an axial through-channel that passes lengthwise through the filter's body, through which gas (e.g., humid gas) can flow, and a dehumidifier sleeve that encloses the filter body. The filter body includes a capillary path that may absorb, and thus remove, liquids, for example laterally, radially or spirally (in spiral manner) from the through-channel of the filter body using capillary action, to thus clear the through-channel of the filter body from these liquids. The dehumidifier sleeve may evaporate liquid contained in (and arriving from) the filter body.

Abstract: A strain sensor unit and a skin sensor module comprising the same are provided. The strain sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a substrate having a through-hole, and including a first electrode and a second electrode formed at one side and the other side of the through-hole on one surface of the substrate, a piezoelectric device drawn from the first electrode and extending inward the through-hole, and a piezoresistor drawn from the second electrode and extending inward the through-hole, wherein the piezoresistor overlaps with a whole or part of the piezoelectric device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cavity determination apparatus for determining a cavity within an object, in particular, for determining the location and dimensions of a heart chamber within a person without use of electrode contact information. A bendable segment of an introduction element is arranged within the cavity in different arrangements, wherein curves defined by the bendable segment in the different arrangements are determined by a curve determination unit. A cavity reconstruction unit reconstructs the cavity based on the determined curves. Thus, not only single locations within the cavity are acquired and used for reconstructing the cavity, but larger curves. A considerable amount of spatial information can therefore be acquired and used very rapidly. This allows reconstructing the cavity with improved quality in a relatively short time.

Abstract: A method for analyzing gait is provided for a system including multiple accelerometers. The method includes: for each time point and each accelerometer, calculating a root mean square (RMS) value according to the accelerations sensed on sensing axes of the corresponding accelerometer; calculating a cross correlation coefficient according to the RMS values of a first accelerometer and a second accelerometer; calculating a first auto-correlation coefficient of the RMS values of the first accelerometer; calculating a second auto-correlation coefficient of the RMS values of the second accelerometer; and calculating a first gait index according to the cross correlation coefficient, the first auto-correlation coefficient, and the second auto-correlation coefficient.

Abstract: An apparatus including at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: control the magnitude of a stimulus applied by a stimulator to the skin of a human or animal body; and receive an output from a sensor configured to detect the response of a muscle in the human or animal body to the applied stimulus, the sensor output in combination with the magnitude of the applied stimulus enabling the sensitivity of the human or animal body to the applied stimulus to be determined.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving athletic training, performance and rehabilitation. In one example, the system and method perform or include receiving, with an electronic processor, data associated with the subject; generating, with a parameter estimation algorithm, a parameter value for each of a plurality of parameters associated the subject; determining, with the electronic processor, an effect of training on a performance variable, p, associated with the subject; and determining an exercise routine based on optimizing the performance variable.

Abstract: A method and assembly for monitoring physiological parameters of a subject is provided. The method includes measuring, with a physiological sensor, data that indicates a change in a value of a physiological parameter of a subject over a time period. The method further includes measuring, with a motion sensor, data that indicates a value of a motion of the subject over the time period. The method further includes determining, with a processor, whether the value of the motion of the subject over the time period is less than a motion threshold. The method includes determining, with the processor, whether the change in the value of the physiological parameter over the time period exceeds a change threshold. The method also includes performing an action based on the determination that the change in the value of the physiological parameter exceeds the change threshold.

Abstract: A brace configured for attachment to a joint of a subject is provided. The brace includes a first arm having a first end and a second end. The brace includes a second arm having a first end and a second end. The brace includes a hinge assembly coupling the first end of the first arm with the first end of the second arm such that the first arm and the second arm are movable to different relative angular orientations. The brace includes a potentiometer coupled to the hinge assembly. A method of monitoring a relative angular orientation of a first arm of a brace relative to a second arm of the brace is also provided. The method includes monitoring an output of a potentiometer coupled to one of the first arm and the second arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for estimating the relative orientation between a tibia (11a) and a femur (11b) of a lower limb (10) of a person (1), the method being characterised in that it comprises the steps of: (a) During at least one reference movement of said lower limb (10) from a reference position, acquiring by first inertial measuring means (20a) integral with the tibia (11a) and by second inertial measuring means (20b) integral with the femur (11b) reference accelerations and angular velocities; (b) Estimating a plurality of morphological parameters of said lower limb (10), as a function of said measured reference accelerations and angular velocities; (c) Determining a relative orientation in said initial position between said tibia (11a) and femur (11b), as a function of said estimated morphological parameters of said lower limb (10); (d) During a working movement of said lower limb (10) from an initial position, acquiring by the first inertial measuring means (20a) and the second iner

Abstract: A system for monitoring the respiratory activity of a subject, which comprises one or more movement sensors, applied to the thorax of a subject, for generating first signals that are indicative of movement of the thorax of the subject; a receiver for receiving the first generated signals during breathing motion of the subject; and one or more computing devices in data communication with the receiver, for analyzing the breathing motion.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a wearable assay system. The wearable assay system includes a first external surface adapted to contact a wearer and a void defined by a portion of the first external surface. A sample collection probe is positioned near the void and is attached to the first external surface. The sample collection probe is adapted to collect a biological sample from the wearer. An assay unit is adapted to receive the biological sample from the sample collection probe. An actuation system is adapted to position the assay unit in contact with the sample collection probe. A detection system is adapted to detect a property of the biological sample.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for the assembly and subsequent delivery of an in vivo analyte sensor. An applicator with sensor electronics is inserted into a tray containing an assembly that includes a sharp and an analyte sensor. The insertion causes the assembly to couple with the sensor electronics and form a deliverable sensor control device retained within the applicator, which can then be placed in position on a body of a user to monitor that user's analyte levels.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an optical apparatus and an information processing method capable of more easily obtaining an indicator value. In the optical apparatus according to the present technology, irradiation light including a predetermined irradiation wavelength band is emitted, first reflected light being a reflected light in a first wavelength band obtained by reflection of the emitted irradiation light on a predetermined object and second reflected light being reflected light in a second wavelength band obtained by reflection of the irradiation light on the object are received at a plurality of pixels; and a value of a predetermined indicator relating to a region in a predetermined range of the object is obtained on the basis of a received light amount of each of the received first reflected light and the received second reflected light. For example, the present technology can be applied to optical apparatuses, electronic apparatuses, imaging apparatuses, and information processing apparatuses.

Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatus, systems, and methods for communicating analyte data and/or related information. In a first aspect, the apparatus includes a transmitter/receiver unit which is configurable as either a transmitter or a receiver. The transmitter/receiver unit may be coupled to an on-body sensor and may be configured as a transmitter, or may be coupled to a management unit and may be configured as a receiver as part of a continuous analyte monitoring system. Analyte data communication systems and methods are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a sensor for noninvasive measurement of the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) in the skin of a human. The sensor comprises a housing, a gas measuring chamber for measuring gases, at least one chimney for communication of gases diffusing through the skin to the gas measuring chamber, a broad band light source transmitting light into the gas measuring chamber and a detector system comprising a first and a second photodetector. The first photodetector detects light at a wavelength wherein CO2 absorbs light and the second photodetector acts as a zero reference detector by measuring light in a freeband where no gases absorb light.

Abstract: A medical device for transcutaneously inserting an insertable element into a body tissue is disclosed. The medical device includes an insertable element that has an in vivo distal end for subcutaneous insertion, an ex vivo proximal end, and a pre-bended insertion cannula for subcutaneously inserting the insertable element. The medical device further comprises at least one patch, which is configured to be mounted on the skin of a user. The patch has a patch base and an integrated insertion mechanism for driving the insertion cannula from a storage position within the patch into an inserted position within the body tissue on a curved insertion path.

Abstract: A method for providing a signal quality degree associated with an analyte value measured in a continuous monitoring system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: receiving a measured analyte value from a biosensor; determining at least two impact parameters, wherein each of the impact parameters is influenced by an operational status of the continuous monitoring system and wherein each of the impact parameters is capable of exerting an influence on the signal quality of the biosensor and wherein the influence of each of the impact parameters on the signal quality of the biosensor is expressed by a weight assigned to each of the impact parameters; and determining the signal quality degree associated with the measured analyte value as a function of the weights and the corresponding impact parameters; and providing the signal quality degree associated with the analyte value. Further methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A catheter and associated method for taking a plurality of samples from within a length of a blood vessel. The catheter includes an elongate central body arranged to be inserted into and positioned along a central region of a blood vessel. A plurality of collection areas are defined along the elongate central body for collecting samples at the central region of the blood vessel. A plurality of mixers are provided radially outwardly of the elongate central body and arranged to create a flow of blood from a boundary layer at a wall of the blood vessel to the elongate central body. This enables the collection areas to collect samples from the boundary layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealed blood collection device for clinical blood testing, comprises a blood collector head, a blood storage device and a discharge mechanism, the blood storage device comprises a blood storage tank, a blood tank entrance disposed at a bottom of the blood storage tank, an extraction piston disposed inside the blood storage tank and a safety pull ring; an external thread is disposed at the upper side wall of the blood storage tank; the extraction piston comprises a rubber piston disposed at a bottom of the blood storage tank and fits against a chamber thereof, a piston rod connected to an upper part of the rubber piston, and a rotatable barrel disposed at an upper part of the blood storage tank and threaded to the blood storage tank, the rotatable barrel comprises a through hole therein; the piston rod penetrates through the through hole, a top end of the piston rod comprises a ring shaped limiter abut against an end surface of the rotatable barrel; a one way valve is dispose

Abstract: A specimen transfer device adapted to receive a blood sample is disclosed. The specimen transfer device includes a housing and an actuation member. A deformable material is disposed within the housing and is deformable from an initial position in which the material is adapted to hold the sample to a deformed position in which at least a portion of the sample is released from the material. A viscoelastic member is disposed within the housing between the material and the housing and between the material and the actuation member. The viscoelastic member is engaged with the actuation member and the material such that movement of the actuation member from a first position to a second position deforms the material from the initial position to the deformed position.

Abstract: Mental state analysis uses sporadic collection of affect data within a vehicle. Mental state data of a vehicle occupant is collected within a vehicle on an intermittent basis. The mental state data includes facial image data and the facial image data is collected intermittently across a plurality of devices within the vehicle. The mental state data further includes audio information. Processors are used to interpolate mental state data in between the collecting which is intermittent. Analysis of the mental state data is obtained on the vehicle occupant, where the analysis of the mental state data includes analyzing the facial image data. An output is rendered based on the analysis of the mental state data. The rendering includes communicating by a virtual assistant, communicating with a navigation component, and manipulating the vehicle. The mental state data is translated into an emoji.

Abstract: A vehicle system is described and includes a seat configured to support an occupant and to be mounted in a vehicle and a motion sickness stimuli sensing system, which can be at least partially integrated into the seat to sense parameters experienced by a seat occupant and configured to output sensed signals, e.g., motion, oscillations, physiological parameters, an electro-dermal potential signal, and the like. A controller is configured to receive the sensed signals to determine a motion sickness of the occupant. The controller can use other sensor signals in a vehicle relating to motion sickness. The controller can output a signal to start anti-motion sickness countermeasures.

Abstract: There is provided a system for measuring impedance at multiple locations within a body of a patient, comprising: an elongated probe sized and shaped for being disposed within a cavity of the body of the patient or in an extracorporeal position, at least one pair of parallel transmission wires disposed along a length of the elongated probe, a plurality of impedance elements, each connected to the at least one pair of parallel transmission wires at a respective spaced apart location along the length of the elongated probe in a ladder arrangement, a transmitter configured for injecting an electrical signal to the at least one pair of parallel transmission wires, a receiver configured for measuring a plurality of reflections of the electrical signal from the plurality of impedance elements, and a processor configured for computing an impedance value for each of the impedance elements according to the measured plurality of reflections.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for modifying images of skin so as to reduce or enhance the appearance of component pigments, such as melanin and hemoglobin. A diffuse reflectance image of skin, such as a cross-polarized contact dermoscopy image, which conveys information regarding subsurface features of the skin, is processed so as to extract pigment distribution information, which is then used to correct the diffuse reflectance image, such as by reducing the appearance of melanin to allow better visualization of hemoglobin-related structures, such as vasculature. Alternatively, the diffuse reflectance image can be corrected so as to reduce the appearance of hemoglobin to allow better visualization of melanin-related structures.

Abstract: An optical system for the detection of skin disease, such as melanoma, acquires images of a lesion on a subject's skin at different wavelengths and utilizes a sweeping arm rotating about the lesion in a clock-like sweep to produce diagnostically relevant metrics and classifiers from the image data so as to enhance detection of the skin disease.

Abstract: A skin measurement apparatus for emitting a plurality of lights for photographing an image of the skin. A skin measurement apparatus includes an ultraviolet ray emitting device; a white light emitting device; a focus lens enabling incident light, which is an ultraviolet ray emitted by means of the ultraviolet ray emitting device and a white light emitted by means of the white light emitting device reflected off the skin and transmitted, to pass therethrough; and an emission control device for controlling the ultraviolet ray emitting device and the white light emitting device such that the ultraviolet ray and the white light can be emitted together. The emission control device adjusts the strength of the white light on the basis of white light control information from the outside.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for characterizing a patient undergoing hemodialysis, featuring: 1) a body-worn biometric sensor, worn on a single location of the patient, and featuring: i) sensing elements for measuring electrocardiogram (ECG), thoracic bio-impedance (TBI), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and phonocardiogram (PCG) waveforms; ii) a processor for collectively analyzing the ECG, TBI, PPG, and PCG waveforms to determine a set of physiological parameters; and iii) a first wireless transceiver configured to transmit the set of physiological parameters; 2) a gateway system comprising a second wireless transceiver configured to receive the set of physiological parameters; and 3) a data-analytics system configured to analyze the set of physiological parameters to determine the patient's status.