Abstract: An articulated tip part for an endoscope, and an endoscope, including segments including a distal end segment having an outer wall defining an inner spacing adapted to accommodate a camera assembly therein and a proximal wall having a proximal surface, the distal end segment having an outer surface, wherein adjacent of the segments are interconnected by at least one hinge member to enable bending of the articulated tip part; and an insertion guide adapted to guide a steering wire and including an entry provided in the outer surface of the distal end segment, the insertion guide also including an exit fluidly coupled with and leading to the inner spacing of the distal end segment, whereby an end of a steering wire can be guided into the inner spacing of the distal end segment via the entry of the insertion guide.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a surgical system and a surgical imaging device enabled to reduce latency. The surgical imaging device generates a surgical image by imaging the inside of a living body, a signal processing device performs predetermined signal processing on the surgical image, and a display device displays the surgical image on which the signal processing is performed. The imaging device generates the surgical image on the basis of scan information indicating a scan order of the surgical image. The present technology can be applied to, for example, an endoscopic surgical system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an insertion device for a single port robotic surgery apparatus includes a plurality of instrument channels positioned in an interior of a housing and extending along substantially an entire length of the housing, the plurality of instrument channels configured to removably house a plurality of surgical instruments, a plurality of openings in a rear exterior surface of the housing, the plurality of openings providing access to the plurality of instrument channels and configured to facilitate insertion of the plurality of surgical instruments into the plurality of instrument channels, and an illumination device supported at least partially at the rear exterior surface of the housing and positioned proximal to the plurality of openings, the illumination device configured to illuminate the openings to facilitate insertion of the plurality of instruments through the plurality of openings.

Abstract: An articulated tip part suitable for an endoscope where the articulated tip part includes a distal end segment, a proximal end segment and a number of intermediate segments arranged between the distal end segment and the proximal end segment, said segments being joined together to form an articulated assembly of segments, a passage running along the length of the articulated tip part, and a bending element, said bending element being fastened to at least two segments and being arranged along a path which is essentially parallel to a centerline of the articulated tip part.

Abstract: The specification describes endoscopes that enable varying stiffness of an insertion portion in an endoscope assembly. In one example, an actuator operates either a spring or a flexible tube to vary stiffness of the insertion portion. In alternative examples, an elliptical wheel arrangement or screw mechanism provides a means to increase stiffness of the insertion portion of an endoscope assembly. In further examples, fluid and gas may be used inside the insertion potion to vary stiffness by varying pressure of the fluid/gas.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a visualization device for a robotic surgery apparatus can include a housing configured to be removably attached to a mounting interface of the apparatus and be positioned adjacent an insertion device of the apparatus. The housing can include first and second openings positioned on an exterior of the housing. The housing can include a substantially flexible camera tube with a first end attached to the housing and a second end including at least one camera. The second end can be inserted through the first opening in the housing, pass through interior of the housing, and exit the housing through the second opening in the housing. The second end can extend away from the housing toward a region of interest outside the housing or retract away from the region of interest and back toward the housing. The camera tube can form a loop around a portion of the housing.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a medical imaging device, comprising a handle adapted to operate and maneuver the medical imaging device, an elongated rigid shaft connected to the handle, and an extendible sleeve configured to cover at least a portion of the elongated rigid shaft. The extendible sleeve comprises a rigid section comprising at least one optical gear and an extendible section, wherein extending the extendible section pushes the rigid section along a longitudinal axis of the elongated rigid shaft, and wherein sliding the rigid section over the elongated shaft changes the at least one optical gear field of view to provide a different linear field of view in an object space.

Abstract: A medical system includes: an endoscope and at least one treatment tool; a treatment-tool coordinate calculating unit that extracts the treatment tool by processing two or more images acquired at different times by the endoscope, that determines directions of longitudinal axes of the extracted treatment tool, and that calculates a coordinate of an intersection of the determined two or more longitudinal axes; and a judgment unit that judges whether the treatment tool serves as a follow target, on the basis of the coordinate of the intersection calculated by the treatment-tool coordinate calculating unit.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed to a medical instrument for endoscopic use. The medical instrument comprises an elongated open ended over tube configured to receive an endoscope in a direction along a longitudinal central axis of the over tube. The endoscope travels retractably from a distal end of the over tube. A tube is disposed concentrically outwardly of the over tube so that a treatment tool is inserted through the tube and is projected forwardly with respect to the over tube from a distal end of the tube. A balloon is disposed on an external surface of the over tube and is expandable outwardly in a radial direction of the over tube.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for incorporating a disposable sheath into a medical device having a probe, wherein the disposable sheath is intended to cover and protect a probe of an endoscope, without having to dispose of the probe.

Abstract: A method and system for determining a travelled distance by a capsule camera are disclosed. A current global motion vector for a current image in the image sequence is determined, where the current global motion vector corresponds to movement made by the capsule camera between the current image and a reference image associated with the image sequence. A travelled distance by the capsule camera in the GI tract is determined according to the current global motion vector and prior global motion vectors derived for prior images between an initial image and the current image, where the travelled distance is measured from an initial location associated with the initial image to a current location associated with the current image. A method and system for displaying an image sequence captured by a capsule camera are also disclosed. The travelled distances associated with the image sequence are displayed on a display.

Abstract: There is provided an endoscope system, wherein a processor reads out light distribution information which is information indicating a relationship between an arrangement of an image pickup device and a distribution of illumination light emission positions and which includes information about a light distribution angle of illumination light and the number of illuminating portions, a part of parameters of a light adjustment parameter and a parameter flag from an endoscope, and controls amounts of light of the illuminating portions by selecting the part of the parameters with priority over the light adjustment parameters at time of selecting the light adjustment parameter based on the light distribution information, if it is specified by the parameter flag that the part of the parameters are used for the light adjustment.

Abstract: Multi-spectrum ring illuminated surgical cameras and scopes having a ring lens and a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs set behind an electronic imaging sensor (camera) and positioned radially about the longitudinal axis of the lens and/or scope.

Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a light source optically connectable to a scope including a light guide configured to guide light, and first and second illumination light emission units configured to radiate illumination light based on the guided light on a subject, and a light quantity distribution changing device disposed on an optical path of the light emitted from the light source. The light quantity distribution changing device is configured to control a light quantity of the light brought into each of the first illumination light emission unit and the second illumination light emission unit, so as to change a light quantity distribution of the illumination light radiated on the subject.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: a long member that is connected to a direction changing portion provided in an insertion portion and enables the direction changing portion to move; a sliding member that includes a first contact portion that is brought into contact with an inner surface of a guide tube that allows insertion of the long member and a second contact portion that is brought into contact with the inner surface of the guide tube; a flow path that includes an opening portion formed in a direction that intersects a longitudinal axis of the sliding member such that a fluid flows into a clearance between the guide tube and the sliding member; and an operation member that causes the sliding member to move forward and backward relative to the guide tube.

Abstract: Oral airway devices having a tubal body curved anteriorly and comprising a central lumen and one or more peripheral hollow passages for hosting a camera and/or one or more tools including a gastric suction tube, including oral airway devices in which the tubal body ends with a tongue and the wall of the tubal body encircles a central lumen. Oral airway devices also include those which comprise three channels, two of which are peripheral channels located in the flanks of the wall of the tubal body, the oral airway devices being compatible with a laryngoscope. Methods for ventilating, intubating and extubating a patient with the medical devices.

Abstract: The invention resides in a laparoscope, or camera, for a medical procedure, having a body having a distal end for locating in a patient and a proximal end for handling the laparoscope outside the patient. A camera is provided together with a light source at the distal end. An operable interface is provided adjacent the proximal end, for operating the camera and/or light source. A processor and data storage are located in the body and operable to provide an interface for managing the camera, light source and recording images. The laparoscopic camera can be self-contained such that it is operable without cables or external support devices. It can manage image recording, calibration and storage all within the camera. The invention also resides in a case for use with the laparoscope.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and methods for providing a single use imaging device having improved viewing for sterile environments is disclosed and described. A single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including, but not limited to, arthroscopic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use. The imaging device may further include a sensor located near the tip of a laparoscope and a view optimizing assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronised; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal.

Abstract: A dark adapted perimetry method includes the steps of at least partially photobleaching an eye, selectively illuminating a plurality of stimulus target light sources at a predetermined luminance, and recording a response data including triggering an input device in response to the selective illumination. The plurality of stimulus target light sources define a stimulus target array positioned within a concave array guide. Each stimulus target light source is illuminated by a respective LED complex light source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method for testing and analysis of visual acuity and changes using an acuity model, the acuity model generated based on one or more acuity chart design parameters and candidate acuity parameters calculated using the acuity test data of the subject, the acuity model comprising a chart-specific psychometric function determined using a family of multiple-optotype psychometric functions, and wherein the acuity model is configurable to estimate possibility of obtaining the acuity test data of the subject.

Abstract: An optical measurement system and apparatus for carrying out cataract diagnostics in an eye of a patient includes a Corneal Topography Subsystem, a wavefront aberrometer subsystem, and an eye structure imaging subsystem, wherein the subsystems have a shared optical axis, and each subsystem is operatively coupled to the others via a controller. The eye structure imaging subsystem is preferably a fourierdomain optical coherence tomographer, and more preferably, a swept source OCT.

Abstract: A system and a method for holographic eye testing device are disclosed. The system renders one or more three dimensional objects within the holographic display device. The system updates the rendering of the one or more three dimensional objects within the holographic display device, by virtual movement of the one or more three dimensional objects within the level of depth. The system receives input from a user indicating alignment of the one or more three dimensional objects after the virtual movement. The system determines a delta between a relative virtual position of the one or more three dimensional objects at the moment of receiving input and an optimal virtual position and generates prescriptive remedy based on the delta.

Abstract: A medical system is disclosed. The medical system can include a patient monitoring device, a patient information system, and a mobile application. The patient monitoring device can be coupled to a patient to monitor one or more physiological parameters. The patient information system can allow the patient to communicate with a clinician. The patient information system can also provide information regarding schedules, medications, and procedures to the patient. The mobile application can be communicatively coupled with the patient monitoring device and the patient information system. The mobile application can allow a clinician to receive, view, and send information to or from the patient monitoring device and the patient information system.

Abstract: A physiological information transmission method includes: by an information processing apparatus: acquiring sensor identification information of a physiological information detection sensor which is adapted to be attached to a living body, and living body identification information of the living body; and transmitting first association information associating the acquired sensor identification information and the acquired living body identification information, with each other; and by the physiological information detection sensor: receiving the first association information; determining whether or not the received first association information contains sensor identification information of the own sensor; and when the received first association information contains the sensor identification information of the own sensor, transmitting second association information associating the living body identification information in the received first association information, and physiological information which is detect

Abstract: The multi-modality imaging system and method of the present disclosure combine photoacoustic imaging with ultrasound Doppler imaging. When imaging a target tissue, the photoacoustic imaging is used to acquire the functional information of the target tissue and the ultrasound Doppler imaging is used to obtain the magnitude and direction of the flow velocity of the fluid in the target tissue.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a light-based skin treatment device comprising a treatment light source; a treatment light exit window via which, during operation, treatment light generated by the treatment light source is applied to skin of a user, wherein the treatment light exit window comprises an optically transparent material arranged to contact the skin during operation; and an imaging unit comprising an image sensor 5 arranged to generate an image of the skin during operation.

Abstract: An optical measurement system and method are provided. Pump sample light and probe sample light are delivered through into an anatomical structure of a user. The anatomical structure has molecules having a resonant vibrational frequency equal to the difference between a first optical frequency of the pump sample light and a second optical frequency of the probe sample light, whereby a portion of the probe sample light is inelastically scattered by the molecules as signal light encoded with a physiological event occurring in the molecules, and whereby sample light comprising the signal light exits the anatomical structure. Signal light in the exiting sample light is detected, and an electrical signal representative of the signal light is outputted. The electrical signal is analyzed, and based on this analysis, the presence and the depth of the physiological event in the anatomical structure is determined.

Abstract: An optical coherence tomography imaging device (OCT device) splits laser light emitted from a light source into measurement light for irradiating an object and reference light for irradiating a reference mirror, then analyze the interference light formed by combining scattered measurement light reflected back from the object and reflected reference light reflected from the reference mirror in order to generate tomographic images. An OCT device includes a probe, which is used for irradiating the object with measurement light and collecting scattered measurement light that is reflected back from the object, and an OCT main unit, which includes a light source for emitting measurement light. The probe is arranged on an odonto-therapy unit equipped with an instrument hanger, and includes a probe-connection optical fiber for transmitting measurement light and scattered measurement light. The probe-connection optical fiber is detachably connected to the OCT main unit.

Abstract: System comprising sensor (100) for measuring skin parameter, the sensor comprising (i) plurality of spatially separated light sources (110) to provide light source light (111), (ii)detector (120) configured at a first distance (d1) from each light source, wherein the sensor (100) provides the light source light with optical axes (OL) under an angle of incidence (a) selected from 10-80°, with the skin at second distance (d2) and to detect reflected light source light, wherein the sensor comprises at least three light sources, wherein the light sources provide unpolarized visible light source light (111), wherein the first distance (d1) is selected from 10-80 mm, wherein the detector detects polarized light, the system further comprises an analysis system generating a corresponding skin sensor value in dependence of a sensor signal of the sensor, wherein the system creates an image (1000) of the skin with the detector, wherein the image comprises a first area (1001) wherein a maximum intensity is sensed and a s

Abstract: Blood pressure detection apparatuses and methods for detecting a blood pressure of a user are described comprising optical sensors/detectors and a force sensor and, in some embodiments, comprising only a force sensor, measuring force applied by a finger. Blood pressure is measured by applying an increasing (or decreasing) force or pressure with a finger of the user on at least the force sensor, which, in some embodiments, may be a plurality of increasing pressure steps, each step being held within a predetermined acceptable pressure/force tolerance range for a predetermined hold time, and measuring the force applied by the finger and, in some embodiments, optically measuring the blood in a vessel in the finger relating to the applied pressure/force. Feedback (visual, haptic, sound) of the applied pressure is provided to the user.

Abstract: A recommendation method, system, and computer program product include monitoring a patient using a plurality of sensors, receiving patient information including a comfort level corresponding to a sensor of the plurality of sensors, determining a relevance of each sensor of the plurality of sensors to at least one health conditions of the patient, and determining at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors to disconnect based on the comfort level and the relevance of each sensor.

Abstract: A health-monitoring method, system, and computer program product include operating at least one sensor of a health-monitoring device having a plurality of sensors, detecting a health condition event that requires operation of an additional sensor of the plurality of sensors to monitor the health condition event, activating the additional sensor of the health-monitoring device, and deactivating the additional sensor when the health condition event that requires the second sensor is no longer detected by the detecting.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and systems for real time unobtrusive monitoring of physiological signals of a subject confined to a bed. Output of single channel continuous wave (CW) radars are dependent upon distance of the subject from the radar. Dual channel IQ radars are more accurate but are costly and availability in the market is a constraint. The present disclosure provides a cheap and easily replicable pseudo IQ radar based system. The pseudo IQ radar comprises two CW radars placed at a calibrated distance from each other such that optimum points of one CW radar spatially overlaps null points of the other CW radar and phase imbalance is suppressed. Three such pseudo IQ radars are positioned in a predetermined configuration around the subject being monitored. A Supervised Complex Signal Demodulation (SCSD) method configured to suppress amplitude and DC imbalance is also provided for evaluating the physiological signals.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for detecting seizure events are disclosed, including a system for identification of an increased risk of a severe neurological event. The system may include an electroencephalogram (“EEG”) monitoring unit configured to collect EEG data from the patient during at least a postictal phase or one or more seizures and a processing unit configured to receive the EEG data from the EEG monitoring unit. The processing unit is configured to detect postictal EEG suppression from the EEG data and to identify the increased risk of the severe neurological event based on the detected postictal EEG suppression. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure discuss an apparatus comprising a transceiver configured to generate and/or receive radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic signals, one or more antennae configured to radiate the generated RF electromagnetic signals toward a surface and to output signals corresponding to received reflections of the RF electromagnetic signals, and a processing circuitry configured to process the received reflections and/or the output signals so as to determine change in position of the apparatus with respect to the surface. The apparatus may be incorporated into a wearable garment and/or an adhesive patch, and it may be attached to an outer surface of a human or an animal body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intravascular blood flow sensor (200) comprising a guidewire or catheter (202) for intravascular insertion, and a vibration sensor (206) arranged and configured to provide a vibration sensor signal indicative of an oscillation frequency of blood flow propagating along a main direction (L) of intravascular blood flow. The vibration sensor comprises a flagellum (206.1) that extends from the catheter or guidewire (204) in the main direction of intravascular blood flow and is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to the main direction of intravascular blood flow by the blood flow oscillations.

Abstract: A system (100) includes a computer readable storage medium (122) with computer executable instructions (124), including: a biophysical simulator (126) configured to determine a fractional flow reserve value. The system further includes a processor (120) configured to execute the biophysical simulator (126), which employs machine learning to determine the fractional flow reserve value with spectral volumetric image data. The system further includes a display configured to display the determine fractional flow reserve value.

Abstract: A medical information processing system according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires a blood-vessel blood flow index in a coronary artery and a myocardial blood flow index in a myocardial region to which the coronary artery supplies blood. The processing circuitry calculates an index indicating a capability to supply the blood to the myocardial region by combining the blood-vessel blood flow index and the myocardial blood flow index.

Abstract: Systems for monitoring blood loss include a display for simultaneously depicting a current blood loss metric at different time points or along a time line. In addition, historical or comparative blood loss information is provided on the display so that the healthcare provider can see assess the current blood loss metric relative to other metrics, so that the healthcare provider can more accurately assess and manage the patient's status.

Abstract: A biomonitor having various functionality for actively monitoring certain vital signs and wellness data is provided. The biomonitor is adapted to compare the wellness data to programmed and/or determined thresholds and call 911 if such wellness data indicates a medical emergency.

Abstract: A blood pressure estimating apparatus is provided. The blood pressure estimating apparatus may include: a sensor configured to measure a bio-signal waveform; and a processor configured to obtain a first feature based on a first area under the bio-signal waveform in a first time interval, obtain a second feature based on a second area under the bio-signal waveform in a second time interval which is different from the first time interval, and estimate blood pressure based on the first feature and the second feature.

Abstract: A vibration sensing device includes a piezoelectric element, a static force meter, a vibration conduction element and a casing. The piezoelectric element is provided for converting vibration into an electronic signal. The static force meter is provided for converting static force into an electronic signal. The vibration conduction element is provided for vibration to the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element, the static force meter, and the vibration conduction element are covered by the casing.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To provide a vascular baroreflex-related sympathetic activity detection device, a vascular baroreflex-related sympathetic activity detection program, and a vascular baroreflex-related sympathetic activity detection method capable of detecting vascular baroreflex-related sympathetic activity, which is sympathetic nervous activity of a blood vessel involved in a baroreflex function, in a simple and non-invasive manner.

Abstract: A pressure transducer securing device includes an adhesive pad securable to a patient at a phlebostatic axis of the patient. An adapter is coupled to the adhesive pad. The adapter is configured for receipt of a pressure transducer in order to mount the pressure transducer to the patient. The adapter is fixed or swivalable relative to the adhesive pad.

Abstract: The disclosure includes an apparatus including an elongated assembly, at least a portion of which is sized, shaped, or otherwise configured to be inserted into a human body to measure a physiological parameter at an internal location within the body. The elongated assembly includes an elongated member having a first length and an outer surface, a coil disposed about at least a portion of the elongated member, the coil having a second length, and at least one stand-off member positioned between the outer surface of the elongated member and the coil, where the at least one member is configured to prevent the coil from contacting an optical fiber positioned between the elongated member and the coil.

Abstract: Provided is a nursing bed based on heart rate monitoring and voice recognition. The nursing bed includes a nursing bed body, a drive motor and a controller. The nursing bed body includes a bed body fixed part, a bed body movable part and a connector. The bed body fixed part is hinged with a side of the connector, and the bed body moveable part is connected with another side of the connector fixedly. A motor base of the drive motor is installed on the bed body fixed part fixedly, an output shaft of the drive motor is connected with another part of the connector in a meshing manner, and the drive motor is configured to drive the bed body moveable part to swing through the connector.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for determining a probability for a person to have arrhythmia. The system (100) comprises means for measuring heartbeat interval of the person (102) for a period of time; an accelerometer; means for measuring an electrocardiogram (116) of the person (102); a user interface (114) for providing information and alerts, and a processor (112). The processor (112) is configured to detect a period of rest of the person (102), based on measurement data from the accelerometer; analyse the measured heartbeat interval to determine a probability of having arrhythmia for the person; generate an alert to the user interface (114), if the probability exceeds a predetermined threshold value, to alert the person to measure the electrocardiogram with the means for measuring an electrocardiogram (116); analyse the measured electrocardiogram to determine if the probable arrhythmia is confirmed; and indicate the confirmed arrhythmia to the person (102) via the user interface (114).

Abstract: A bow shaped pulse meter for new-born patients, comprising —a control unit (21) arranged in a central portion (3) of the pulse meter (1), a first arm (2) with an integrated first electrode and a second arm (2) with an integrated second electrode extending respectively in a bow from opposite sides of said central portion (3), —said integrated electrodes are configured to be in contact with a patient body (not shown) when in use, said electrodes being further electrically connected to said control unit (21).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-invasive method for determining changes in intracranial pressure using data obtained from an electroencephalogram recorded for a patient comprising: a) determining the values of the spectral analysis and network variables for the electroencephalogram, b) determining the endogenous variable X for a transfer function the exogenous variables of which are the values for the variables obtained in step a), whereby changes in the endogenous variable X are indicative of changes in the value of the intracranial pressure; the present invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method of the present invention.