Abstract: A method for controlling a dishwasher includes: supplying washing water to a sump; rotating an impeller disposed in a washing pump by a washing motor so that the washing water flows into the washing pump from the sump; operating a heater disposed in the washing pump so as to heat the washing water existing in the washing pump and generate steam to supply to a steam nozzle; and supplying the washing water or steam in the washing pump to the steam nozzle by rotating the impeller at a second set rotational speed lower than a first set rotational speed by the washing motor. The method further includes closing a selector valve, configured to open and close a path between the washing pump and the steam nozzle, when the impeller rotates at the first set rotational speed or higher.

Abstract: A drying system includes a tub defining a wet chamber with an outlet defined in the tub. The drying system also includes a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of heat pipes. Each heat pipe of the plurality of heat pipes has an evaporator section and a condenser section. The evaporator sections of the plurality of heat pipes define an evaporator section of the heat exchanger. The condenser sections of the plurality of heat pipes of the heat exchanger define a condenser section of the heat exchanger. The evaporator section of the heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the outlet to receive a flow of humid air from the outlet. The dishwashing appliance also includes an inlet defined in the tub. The inlet is configured to receive a flow of dry air from the condenser section of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a door mat assembly includes a base frame having a top surface. A first mat insert is removably attached to the base frame. The first mat insert has a first inner surface and a first outer surface. A second mat insert is removably attached to the base frame and hingedly connected to the first mat insert. The second mat insert has a second inner surface and a second outer surface. A first frame pivot assembly is rotatably inserted in the base frame and is adapted to allow the first mat insert and the second mat insert to rotate about the first frame pivot assembly.

Abstract: The light source device for an endoscope includes a plurality of light sources that emits light with different wavelengths, a light path integration part that integrates light paths of the light, a light path unit on which the integrated light is incident, a photodetector that receives a portion of the light until the light paths are integrated by the light path integration part to obtain information on a light quantity, and a light source controller that adjusts the light quantity of the light based on a light quantity measurement signal generated by the photodetector. The light path unit includes a light guide part that has a homogenizing function to receive the integrated light from the light path integration part, and a light collecting part that collects light passing through the light guide part.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes a monitoring apparatus (2) and a monitoring bougie (1). The monitoring apparatus (2) includes a first interface (21) detachably connecting the monitoring bougie (1), a signal processing module which receives and processes a collected signal transmitted by the monitoring bougie (1) to obtain a processed signal, and a display module which displays the processed signal. Since the monitoring bougie (1) and the monitoring apparatus (2) are connected detachably, the monitoring apparatus (2) can be removed from the monitoring bougie (1) during CT, MR or other inspection that affects or is affected by an electronic circuit, thereby causing no influence on the inspection result.

Abstract: A medical device for providing direct port-like endoscopic access to the urinary bladder, or other orifice, of a patient and a method of utilizing and inserting the medical device. The medical device can include a hollow tube with a main channel and a separate channel, a cap with an inflation port and a hollow flexible stem fluidly connecting the inflation port and the separate channel. A method can include inserting a needle above the pubic symphysis of a mammal, threading a guide wire through the needle, removing the needle and inserting the medical device. The method can optionally include determining measuring the depth between the skin surface of the patient's suprapubic region and urinary bladder.

Abstract: An image acquisition unit acquires a first medical image in a first expression form and a second medical image in a second expression form different from the first expression form. In a case where a conversion unit converts the first expression form of the first medical image and the second expression form of the second medical image into a third expression form, a converted first medical image and a converted second medical image are acquired. A similarity calculation unit calculates similarity between the converted first medical image and the converted second medical image.

Abstract: A medical apparatus and a method of manufacturing the medical apparatus, which have an advantage in cost performance, are provided even if optical fibers are used therein. The medical apparatus includes, therein, a first optical fiber 6322 configured to transmit an optical signal, a second optical fiber 651 configured to transmit an optical signal, and a first optical connector 66 configured to connect the first optical fiber 6322 and the second optical fiber 651.

Abstract: An endoscope includes an imaging device disposed on a distal end of an inserting portion of the endoscope, the imaging device including: an imaging element; a mounting board electrically connected to the imaging element; an assembly cable that includes a plurality of cables which are electrically connected to cable connection electrodes of the mounting board, and that includes a comprehensive coating configured to collectively coat the plurality of cables; and a heat shrinkable tube configured to coat the mounting board, connection portions to the plurality of cables, and outer circumference sides of the plurality of cables exposed by removal of the comprehensive coating, and an end portion on a proximal end side of the heat shrinkable tube having an inner circumference in contact with outer circumferences of the plurality of cables, and having an outer circumference in contact with an inner circumference of the comprehensive coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a color reference for calibrating a dental color camera comprising a plurality of fields. A surface of the color reference comprises color fields for color calibration as well as white fields and/or gray fields for a white balance and/or a shading correction.

Abstract: A video laryngoscope and elongate laryngoscope insertion section for a video laryngoscope, comprising a viewing port through which an imaging device within the insertion section can obtain images of a larynx, the insertion section extending between a distal end for insertion into a subject and an opposite proximal end, and having an inferior surface and an opposed superior surface, wherein the insertion section comprises a proximal region where the insertion section extends through a subject's teeth in use, a distal region extending to the distal end and an intermediate region therebetween, wherein the inferior surface of the insertion section comprises or consists of a curved region which extends from the proximal region through the intermediate region to the distal region, wherein the curved region of the inferior surface is continuously longitudinally curved along the length of the longitudinally curved region and wherein the longitudinal curvature of the curved region of the inferior surface varies in the

Abstract: A plug as an optical connector is configured to connect mechanically and optically with a receptacle, wherein part of an optical fibre for transmitting an optical signal is disposed internally. The plug includes a tubular plug-side first outer wall into which the optical fibre is inserted, configured to cover an optical signal-emitting end of the optical fibre. An end side of the plug-side first outer wall to be connected to the receptacle is sealed by a plug-side cover member translucent to an optical signal. In the optical connector intrusion of liquid and foreign substances can be suppressed, and reliability of optical communication can be ensured.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for processing and recognizing non-contact types of human input to prevent contamination are generally described herein. In example embodiments, human input is captured, recognized, and used to provide active input for control or data entry into a user interface. The human input may be provided in variety of forms detectable by recognition techniques such as speech recognition, gesture recognition, identification recognition, and facial recognition. In one example, the human input recognition techniques are used in connection with a device cleaning workflow used to obtain data and human input during cleaning procedures while minimizing cross-contamination between the contaminated device or person and other objects or persons. In another example, the human input recognition techniques are used in connection with a device tracking workflow used to obtain data and human input while tracking interactions with and locations of the contaminated or uncontaminated device.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of micro-optical surgical probes and micro-optical probe tips and methods of manufacture therefor. In some embodiments, multichannel micro-optical probe tip structures are directly manufactured upon respective optical channel waveguides, or again manufactured to integrally define respective optical coupling to these waveguides. In some embodiments, micro-optical probe tip structures are manufactured via a 3D laser printing process. Specific embodiments include, but are not limited to, spectroscopic or particularly Raman spectroscopy probes and their associated multichannel probe tip structures, and multichannel endoscopes.

Abstract: An endoscope-cleaning device ensures effective cleaning of an endoscope. The endoscope-cleaning device includes a long flexible core member inserted into a twisted tubular body including a weft yarn including a microfiber yarn, wherein the microfiber yarn is made of polyester and the tubular body is twisted at 5 twists/5 cm to 15 twists/5 cm.

Abstract: An ear ailment diagnostic device and method in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprises a pair of earpieces, which both further comprise a light source, a magnification lens, an air conduction channel and a miniature camera. The earpieces may optionally comprise a thermometer and/or tympanometer. Each earpiece is coupled to an air conduction tube, an insufflator and an electrical wiring/data tube which is coupled to a computer. The insufflator may be manually, electronically, or battery powered. In the preferred embodiment the computer comprises a smart phone with data processing capability and wireless communication capability. Any data sent from the device can then be interpreted and diagnosed in a remote location so that an accurate treatment is prescribed.

Abstract: An intubation tube accessory for use in combination with an intubation tool. The accessory includes an illumination member; an imaging device; a communication mechanism configured to convey images from the imaging device to a display screen; and an intubation fixing mechanism configured for removable fixing of the intubation accessory to the intubation tool.

Abstract: An oropharyngeal glove for use with a rigid bronchoscope is provided for use during a rigid bronchoscopy procedure. When the oropharyngeal glove is in its installed state, it conforms to the patient's mouth and throat, The oropharyngeal glove includes upper and lower teeth guards that protect the patient's upper and lower front teeth, respectively, when the glove is in the installed state. A first opening is formed in the oropharyngeal glove in its proximal end that allows the rigid bronchoscope to enter glove. The oropharyngeal glove has a second opening formed in its distal end through which the rigid bronchoscope passes to enter the patient's trachea, The portions of the glove that conform to the patient's mouth and throat comprise a protective lining that protects the mouth, throat and vocal cords from being damaged by the rigid bronchoscope.

Abstract: A drive assembly for driving an imaging catheter has a rotatable fiber and a rotatable drive shaft. The drive assembly includes a fiber optic rotating junction and a motor configured to rotate the rotatable portion of the fiber optic rotating junction. In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a sensor configured to detect a rotational position of the fiber optic rotating junction and a processor configured to obtain the detected rotational position and stop the motor only when the fiber optic rotating junction is in a predetermined rotational position. In some embodiments, the motor includes a hollow shaft through which at least a portion of the fiber optic rotating junction extends.

Abstract: A vision screening system for testing the vision of a patient is described herein. The vision screening system may include a vision screening device configured to perform a number of vision screening tests. For example, the system may be configured to determine or generate a graphical representation for display to the patient, via the vision screening device, to evaluate the health of the patient's vision and/or detect abnormal vision behavior. The system may be configured to evaluate image/video data recorded by the vision screening device to determine measurements associated with the patient during the vision screening. The system may be configured to analyze the measurements to generate a diagnosis recommendation associated with the vision of the patient. The system may also be configured to display the recommendation and/or the measurements, along with additional screening data, to a tester conducting the vision test.

Abstract: Described is a system that provides a vision test that may be implemented on various types of devices including a personal device such as a smartphone. The system may track potential vision abnormalities across an extended period of time by utilizing a comparison algorithm to compare results of vision tests to automatically determine whether the vision abnormality such as macular degeneration has progressed for a patient. Accordingly, the system provides an effective tool that may be deployed across a large portion of the population to provide early detection of potential vision loss.

Abstract: An anomaloscope comprises a display and a controller of the display. The display has pixels arranged in a plurality of groups, each group containing at least three pixels, each pixel being capable of emitting monochromatic light at a distinct wavelength. The controller of the display causes the display to emit, in at least one of the plurality of groups, light at a first wavelength and causes the display to emit, in at least another one of the plurality of groups, light at two other wavelengths. The controller of the display controls intensities of the light emitted at each of the distinct wavelengths to generate of a pair of metameric colors between the light emitted at the first wavelength and a combination of the light emitted at the two other wavelengths. A method uses the anomaloscope to assess an ability of a subject to discriminate between colors.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical microscope includes a main objective lens, through which an observation beam path passes, and a confocal optical system configured as a refractometer to determine the refraction of an eye. The optical system includes a measurement light source to generate a measurement light beam, a light detector to measure an intensity of measurement light and an optical unit to direct the measurement light beam onto the retina of the eye and to return measurement light reflected back at the retina to the light detector. The optical system includes an adaptive optical module (AOM) to modify a wavefront of the measurement beam path such that an intensity of the back-reflected measurement light changes. A spherical equivalent (SE) of the ametropia of the eye is determined based on a setting of the AOM, at which the measured intensity of the back-reflected measurement light has a maximum.

Abstract: A visual tracking system, comprises an eye-tracking device and a cognitive load detection device disposed in electrical communication with the eye-tracking device, the cognitive load detection device comprising a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive eye-movement data from the eye-tracking device, the eye-movement data comprising pupil dilation event data and at least one of saccade event data and fixation event data, apply a classification function to the eye-movement data to detect a cognitive load associated with the eye-movement data and corresponding to a visual location of a field of view of the user, and output a notification regarding the cognitive load associated with the eye-movement data.

Abstract: An ophthalmic imaging apparatus comprising: an illumination light source and an optical assembly for directing light from the light source into an eye of a subject; a photosensor array comprising a plurality of photosensors positioned for acquiring images of portions of a fundus of the eye; an objective lens positioned along an imaging axis intersecting a point on the fundus of the eye wherein the objective lens is positioned for refracting light that has been reflected by the fundus to form an image of the fund us on an image plane of the objective lens such that the image plane is positioned away from the photosensor array; and a microlens array comprising a plurality of microlenses wherein the microlens array is spaced away from and positioned behind the image plane and wherein the microlens array is positioned in between the image plane and the photosensor array such that each microlens in the array projects a different view of the image formed at the image plane thereby forming an array of elemental imag

Abstract: A system for the real-time removal of reflections from an image including a head wearable device, a first illuminator, a second illuminator, at least one camera and a reflection removal processor. The first and the second illuminators are configured to provide light and to operate one at a time alternately. The at least one camera is configured to capture a first image of the eye of the user when the first illuminator is in an ON state and a second image when the second illuminator is in an ON state. The operation of the at least one camera is synchronized with the operation of the first illuminator and the second illuminator. The camera captures images and transfers them to the reflection removal processor that provides real-time removal of reflections by combining the first image and the second image.

Abstract: A controller included in a blood flow measurement apparatus controls a scanner to iteratively scan one or more cross sections of an interested blood vessel. An image forming unit forms a phase image that represents chronological change in phase difference in the one or more cross sections based on data acquired through iterative scan. An image processor outputs a predetermined signal based on the chronological change in phase difference represented by the phase image. Upon receiving the predetermined signal, the controller controls the scanner to start scan for acquiring blood flow information on the interested blood vessel.

Abstract: Ophthalmological device including an applanation tonometer tip having a bi-curved cornea-contacting surface and method of using such device for measurement of intraocular pressure. The cornea-contacting surface includes a first rotationally symmetric portion a curvature of which is substantially adapted to that of a typical cornea and a second rotationally symmetric portion that is peripheral to and adjoining the first portion. In operation, the applanation of the cornea in an area corresponding to the first portion of the cornea-contacting surface is substantially negligible.

Abstract: An ophthalmic technician is present with a patient in an exam room to operate eye examination equipment and transmit patient information to remote location. At that remote location, a skilled technician is present to provide the necessary optical care, and may operate the phoropter from the remote location. Using video and/or teleconferencing equipment and a phoropter located in the patient examination room along with management software, the system works to determine the final optical prescription for the patient. That information, coupled with findings from other devices which are integrated with the management software, and that the patient uses locally, are reviewed by a remote-based optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Abstract: A physiologic monitoring device is configured to detect and record signals from the sensor and to wirelessly communicate via the communication interface with a transmitter and a receiver that are disposed outside the housing, and to receive via the communication interface transmissions of commands and data from the transmitter. The device operates in a standby mode and an active mode Transmissions comprise control signals to change the mode of operation that are transmitted by the transmitter at a first frequency in a range of 1-10 GHz, and transfers of recorded data from the sensor to the receiver in a range of 400-450 MHz.

Abstract: A two part patient monitoring device includes an activator module and a sensor device. The activator module includes a non-galvanic data port that creates a communication path with a non-galvanic data port on the sensor device. The activator module includes power contact pads that are each at least partially surrounded by a bias ring. A bias voltage is applied to the bias rings and a processor or circuit in the activator module monitors the voltage on the bias ring to detect a leakage current. The sensor module includes power contact pins that engage the power contact pads to transfer power from the activator module to the sensor device. Each of the contact pins are surrounded by a seal member such that the connection between the power contact pins and the power contact pads is protected from debris and/or moisture.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: A MRS (magnetic resonance spectroscopy or nuclear magnetic resonance NMR)-based PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) diagnostic system and method uses MRS signals, already pre-processed by the MRS scanner software. The signals are collected in vivo from specific regions of the brain. A wavelet decomposition is applied to the MRS signals, and the amplitude of the wavelet coefficients and their location in the MRS signals are used as features for training diagnostic classifiers of disease states. These classifiers are identified through analysis of features of individuals whose health status is known. Once the classifiers are trained, patients can be diagnosed by using the same wavelet features extracted from in vivo MRS scans of their brain regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for using neurochemical markers to enable whether a subject is experiencing acute stress, trauma, or PTSD and providing the capacity to monitor response to therapy on an individual basis. The markers can be an increase of NAA, glutamine or Fuc IV and lactate and a decrease of Fuc IV during the transition from acute stress to PTSD.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a cardiac imaging system, method, and kit, the system including fiducial markers configured to be placed on a patient and configured to be recognizable using image processing, an external imaging device configured to generate image data of a patient's body including the fiducial markers and electrocardiogram (ECG) leads, and a processing unit configured to identify anatomical locations corresponding to the fiducial markers by detecting light reflected from the fiducial markers included in the image data and use the identified locations to merge the image data with a 3D anatomical model of the patient's chest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a tissue type of a tissue of an animal or human individual, in which method: electromagnetic radiation (26) emitted by a tissue sample (24) of the tissue is sensed (10) by means of a radiation sensor (22), the radiation sensor (22) providing a sensor signal (28) in accordance with the sensed electromagnetic radiation, and the sensor signal (28) is evaluated (12) by means of an evaluation unit (30) in order to determine and output the tissue type. The problem addressed by the invention is that of enabling improved determination of the tissue type. According to the invention, the evaluation unit (30) is a self-learning evaluation unit (30) that is initially trained (14) by means of training data sets (32) on the basis of at least one model, which is based on a method for machine learning, the training of the evaluation unit being conducted by means of such training data sets (32) each comprising a training sensor signal with an associated training tissue type.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a brain function measurement device and a brain function measurement method with which it is possible to eliminate or minimize the need for a calibration operation.

Abstract: An otoscope uses differential reflected response of optical energy at an absorption range and an adjacent wavelength range to determine the presence of water (where the wavelengths are water absorption wavelength and adjacent non-absorption excitation wavelengths). In another example of the invention, the otoscope utilizes OCT in combination with absorption and non-absorption range for bacteria and water.

Abstract: This biometric information detection device includes: a sensor including a light emitting element that is able to emit light and a light receiving element that is able to receive the light emitted from the light emitting element; a sealing member which includes a first light-transmitting part that covers the light emitting element and is able to transmit the light and a second light-transmitting part that covers the light receiving element and is able to transmit the light, and seals the sensor; and a holding member that is attached to at least one of the teeth and the gums and is able to hold the sealing member.

Abstract: An esophageal deflection device includes an elongate outer tube that has a natural curved deflection at a position that corresponds to a targeted esophagus region for deflection. The outer diameter of the outer tube is substantially matched to an inner diameter of the esophagus to closely contact the esophagus wall, or is at least half of the inner diameter, or is smaller and includes suction ports for drawing the esophagus wall inward. An insertion rod or tube includes a portion that is stiffer than the curved deflection, and slides into the elongate outer tube to straighten the tube and can serve to guide the deflection device into an esophagus. Subsequent withdrawal of the insertion tube or rod will allow the curved deflection to return to its natural shape and deflect the targeted region of the esophagus. A three-dimensional array of temperature sensors can be disposed near an outer surface of the elongate outer tube.

Abstract: A medical device, comprising a housing, a combined modular structure which is formed by connecting a board card and an interface panel to a main bracket; a first opening arranged on the housing for the insertion of the combined modular structure; a first locking structure for locking and fixing the combined modular structure to the housing; a screen assembly; a second opening arranged on the housing for mounting the screen assembly, and a second locking structure for locking and fixing the screen assembly to the housing. The integral arrangement of a functional module of a medical device helps to improve the assembly precision between various components, and ensure the reliability of the connection between components. The housing adopts an integral structure, has good waterproof and dustproof effects as well as low production costs; the present disclosure facilitates the assembly of board card and other components, as well as module configuration and modular testing while also having good seismic performance.

Abstract: A blood pressure measuring apparatus for measuring blood pressure of a subject using a cuff attached to the subject includes a processor and a memory to store instructions that are readable by the processor. As the instructions are executed by the processor, the apparatus generates a pulsation signal of the subject while increasing an inner pressure of the cuff; generates a first-order differential signal by differentiating the pulsation signal. The apparatus then detects an inappropriate attachment state of the cuff based on at least one of: a bottom value of the first-order differential signal; a relationship between a peak value and the bottom value of the first-order differential signal; an amplitude amount of the first-order differential signal including the bottom value in a unit time; and a relationship between the amplitude amount and an amplitude amount of the first-order differential signal including the peak value in a unit time.

Abstract: The invention provides a body-worn patch sensor for simultaneously measuring a blood pressure (BP), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and other vital signs and hemodynamic parameters from a patient. The patch sensor features a sensing portion having a flexible housing that is worn entirely on the patient's chest and encloses a battery, wireless transmitter, and all the sensor's sensing and electronic components. It measures electrocardiogram (ECG), impedance plethysmogram (IPG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and phonocardiogram (PCG) waveforms, and collectively processes these to determine the vital signs and hemodynamic parameters. The sensor that measures PPG waveforms also includes a heating element to increase perfusion of tissue on the chest.

Abstract: The invention provides a neck-worn sensor for simultaneously measuring a blood pressure (BP), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and other vital signs and hemodynamic parameters from a patient. The neck-worn sensor features a sensing portion having a flexible housing that is worn entirely on the patient's chest and encloses a battery, wireless transmitter, and all the sensor's sensing and electronic components. It measures electrocardiogram (ECG), impedance plethysmogram (IPG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and phonocardiogram (PCG) waveforms, and collectively processes these to determine the vital signs and hemodynamic parameters. The sensor that measures PPG waveforms also includes a heating element to increase perfusion of tissue on the chest.

Abstract: The invention provides a neck-worn sensor for simultaneously measuring a blood pressure (BP), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and other vital signs and hemodynamic parameters from a patient. The neck-worn sensor features a sensing portion having a flexible housing that is worn entirely on the patient's chest and encloses a battery, wireless transmitter, and all the sensor's sensing and electronic components. It measures electrocardiogram (ECG), impedance plethysmogram (IPG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and phonocardiogram (PCG) waveforms, and collectively processes these to determine the vital signs and hemodynamic parameters. The sensor that measures PPG waveforms also includes a heating element to increase perfusion of tissue on the chest.

Abstract: The invention provides a neck-worn sensor for simultaneously measuring a blood pressure (BP), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and other vital signs and hemodynamic parameters from a patient. The neck-worn sensor features a sensing portion having a flexible housing that is worn entirely on the patient's chest and encloses a battery, wireless transmitter, and all the sensor's sensing and electronic components. It measures electrocardiogram (ECG), impedance plethysmogram (IPG), photoplethysmogram (PPG), and phonocardiogram (PCG) waveforms, and collectively processes these to determine the vital signs and hemodynamic parameters. The sensor that measures PPG waveforms also includes a heating element to increase perfusion of tissue on the chest.

Abstract: The invention provides a sensor for measuring both impedance and ECG waveforms that is configured to be worn around a patient's neck. The sensor features 1) an ECG system that includes an analog ECG circuit, in electrical contact with at least two ECG electrodes, that generates an analog ECG waveform; and 2) an impedance system that includes an analog impedance circuit, in electrical contact with at least two (and typically four) impedance electrodes, that generates an analog impedance waveform. Also included in the neck-worn system are a digital processing system featuring a microprocessor, and an analog-to-digital converter. During a measurement, the digital processing system receives and processes the analog ECG and impedance waveforms to measure physiological information from the patient. Finally, a cable that drapes around the patient's neck connects the ECG system, impedance system, and digital processing system.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a functional index for stenosis assessment of a vessel is provided. The apparatus comprises an input interface (40) and a processing unit (50). The input interface is configured to obtain image data (30) representing a two-dimensional representation of a vessel (6). The processing unit (50) is configured to determine a course of the vessel (6) and a width (w1, w2) of the vessel along its course in the image data and is further configured to determine the functional index for stenosis assessment of the vessel based on the width of the vessel in the image data.

Abstract: A system for determining the resistance of peripheral vasculature including a a sensor configured to generate output signals proportional to the amount of blood in the peripheral vasculature over time, and a computer subsystem configured to determine the resistance of the peripheral vasculature in response to the output signals.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with: a biological signal acquisition means for acquiring a biological signal of a user on a bed; a biological information value calculation means for calculating a biological information value from the acquired biological signal; a presuming means for presuming the status of the user on the basis of the biological information value; and a reporting means for reporting an abnormality when the status of the user is determined to be abnormal by the presuming means. As a result, it is possible to provide the abnormality reporting system and the like that can presume the status with high accuracy on the basis of the measured biological information value of the user on a bed.