Abstract: A method of determining a position of a diverter of a fluid circulation system in a dishwasher appliance includes measuring a fluid pressure in a sump of the dishwasher appliance while pumping fluid from the sump into a wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance via a first component when the diverter is in a first position. The method also includes measuring the fluid pressure in the sump of the dishwasher appliance while pumping the fluid from the sump to a filter cleaning manifold when the diverter is in a second position. Based on the measured fluid pressure, the method determines whether the diverter is in the second position.

Abstract: In a method for operating a household appliance having a user interface for operation of the household appliance by a plurality of users, a number of predetermined usage actions of a particular user of the plurality of users when operating the household appliance is registered in a user-specific manner, and a user-specific control surface is provided by way of the user interface for the particular user on the basis of the usage actions of the particular user as registered in a user-specific manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of cleaning a jar of an electric blender. The method comprises inserting a cleaning pod into the jar of the electric blender. The cleaning pod comprises at least one cleaning agent comprising a detergent. The method also comprises adding water into the jar to submerse the cleaning pod. The method further comprises rotating blades of the electric blender to mix the detergent of the cleaning pod with the water to form a mixture. The method additionally comprises circulating the mixture in the jar via rotation of the blades to remove residue, on interior surfaces of the jar and/or the blades, from the interior surfaces and to add removed residue to the mixture. The method also comprises removing the mixture from the jar after the residue is added to the mixture.

Abstract: Implementations of a stemware cleaning device are provided. In some implementations, the stemware cleaning device comprises a handle, a slotted sponge, and a soap dispensing mechanism. In some implementations, a method for using the stemware cleaning device comprises filling the stemware cleaning device with a soap or other suitable content for cleaning stemware, positioning the stemware cleaning device on an item of stemware, dispensing the soap or other suitable content from the stemware cleaning device, and cleaning the stemware with the stemware cleaning device.

Abstract: A medical imaging apparatus includes: a casing connected to an insertion portion inserted into a subject and the casing configured to capture a subject image from the subject, the casing being gripped by a user; an operating device provided on an outer surface of the casing and including a button configured to receive a user's operation; a transmissive member having translucency and configured to seal the casing by being provided in the casing; a light emitting element provided in an internal space of the casing sealed by the transmissive member and configured to emit light for illuminating the operating device via the transmissive member; an image sensor configured to capture the subject image; and a lens unit configured to form the subject image on the image sensor.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: a first endoscope including an insertion section, an operation section, and a bending operation device; a second endoscope including an insertion section, an operation section, and a bending operation device; and a fixing member configured to connect and fix the operation sections to each other such that the bending operation device of the first endoscope is made to protrude toward the operation section of the second endoscope, the bending operation device of the second endoscope is made to protrude toward the operation section of the first endoscope, and the bending operation device of the second endoscope is spaced apart from the bending operation device of the first endoscope toward an insertion section side.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an endoscope including a first operation portion that is coupled to a first insertion portion to be inserted into a subject; a medical device including a second operation portion that is coupled to a second insertion portion to be inserted into the subject through the first insertion portion, the second operation portion including at least one locking member; and a belt-like body having flexibility and including at least three end portions in which at least one end portion includes a locked portion to be locked to the locking portion, the belt-like body being configured to be wound around the endoscope to hold and fix the second operation portion of the medical device in a state where the at least three end portions are connected to the second operation portion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a capsule endoscope with specific gravity control. The capsule endoscope comprises a housing to enclose various components, an inflatable device attached to a first longitudinal end of the capsule unit and an enteric coated shell attached to the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to enclose the inflatable device between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit. The various components include a camera sub-system for capturing image frames. The inflatable device comprises an inflatable membrane and an effervescent formulation inside the inflatable membrane. The enteric coated shell fits tightly onto the first longitudinal end of the capsule unit to prevent body liquid from leaking into a space between the enteric coated shell and the capsule unit when the capsule unit travels in human gastrointestinal tract after being swallowed.

Abstract: An endoscope includes an objective optical system, an illuminator having a light-emitting region and the illuminator disposed at a position different from the objective optical system, and a dome-shaped transparent cover transparent in a range of field of view and sealing the object side of the objective optical system and the illuminator. The following Conditional Expressions (1) and (2) are satisfied: 0.5<?/?<0.95 (1), (?0.13×LP+0.86×DR)<DL<0.95×DR (2).

Abstract: A cannula suitable for use in minimally invasive surgery is improved with a highly polished and very smooth luminal wall and/or LED's or other light sources focused at particular angles relative to the axis of the cannula. The devices provide for improved lighting and/or reduced lighting requirements for cannulas used for minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract: A bite block includes a body defining a first side wall, a second side wall, a first bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a second bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, the second side wall arranged to be positioned adjacent an interior portion of a patient's cheek. An LED is positioned within the body and positioned to emit light away from the interior portion of the patient's cheek. A battery is positioned within the body and is connected to the LED and a switch is positioned within the body and actuatable through contact with an exterior portion of the patient's cheek to selectively provide power to the LED, wherein the body defines an inseparable component that cannot be disassembled without destroying the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manual (1) and automatic (2) laryngoscope provided with a lower transmission shaft (10), an upper transmission shaft (9) and a lever (8) for resting on the palate (3), the manual laryngoscope (1) further having an actuating lever (4) with a knuckle joint (4a) and torsion spring (Mt) in addition to a keeper (7) on the handle (12), this handle (12) (12) having an internal compartment for housing alkaline, C2 batteries, and the automatic laryngoscope (2) also having a servomotor (20) with three electrical terminals, a compartment (19), upper transmission (17) and lower transmission (16), which are connected to the auxiliary paddle (15) and to the paddle of the blade (14) on the auxiliary shaft (13) (13), moving transmission, upper and lower (9 and 10) shafts and the lever (8) resting on the palate (3) along with the distal blade (6), both having lighting by means of an LED lamp (25) and electric conduction for an internal and external wire system (21 and 24) from the handle (12

Abstract: A speculum includes an insulating sleeve having a body, the body having a first side edge, a second side edge, a front edge and a back edge, and a metallic sheet having a first end, a second end, a front end and a back end, the back end being tailored to match a back edge of the sleeve, the metallic sheet being covered by the body of the sleeve.

Abstract: Provided are an ophthalmic instrument, an image generation device, a program, and an ophthalmic system capable of allowing a patient to directly experience and confirm how vision will actually appear following surgery. The ophthalmic instrument includes a light source, an optical system that guides light emitted from the light source onto a retina of a subject eye, a communication section that receives a simulation image generated based on optometry information for the subject eye and intraocular lens information relating to an intraocular lens prescribable for the subject eye, the simulation image corresponding to how vision would appear in a case in which the intraocular lens is prescribed for the subject eye, and a control section that controls the light source and the optical system such that the simulation image received by the communication section is projected onto the retina.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a structured optical beam with position-dependent polarizations is prepared for human observation. In some examples, an optics method includes processing an optical beam to produce a structured optical beam for human observation. Processing the optical beam includes receiving the optical beam from a laser source; attenuating the optical beam to an exposure irradiance level that is safe for direct viewing by a human eye; expanding the optical beam to a size configured for a field of view of the human eye; and preparing the optical beam with a position-dependent polarization profile. The structured optical beam, which has the position-dependent polarization profile, is directed towards an observation region for human observation.

Abstract: Provided is an optical tomographic imaging apparatus including: a determination unit for determining whether or not an optical member for changing a field angle has been inserted between a scanning unit and an object to be inspected to change a field angle of an acquiring area of a tomographic image; and a switching unit for switching a value of at least one parameter among a control parameter of a control portion for the optical tomographic imaging apparatus, a signal processing parameter of a calculation processing portion, an image processing parameter, and an analysis processing parameter, based on a determination result from the determination unit. Accordingly, a preferred tomographic image of the object is acquired by switching values of various parameters to suitable values even when the optical member for changing a field angle is inserted to change the field angle of the acquiring area of the tomographic image.

Abstract: A method of performing an eye examination test for examining eyes of a user, said method using a computing device as well as an input tool, wherein said computing device comprises a screen and comprises a camera unit arranged for capturing images, said method comprising the steps of capturing, by said camera unit of said computing device, at least one image of a human face of said user facing said screen, detecting, by said computing device, in said at least one captured image, both pupils of said human face, determining, by said computing device, a distance of said user to said screen based on a predetermined distance between pupils of a user, a distance between said detected pupils in said at least one captured image, and a focal length of said camera unit corresponding to said at least one captured image, and performing, by said computing device in combination with said input tool, said eye examination test using said determined distance.

Abstract: An ophthalmologic apparatus comprises eye information obtaining portions, each of the eye information obtaining portions corresponding to each of subject eyes of a subject and configured to obtain information on each of the subject eyes; imaging portions, each of the imaging portions corresponding to each of the eye information obtaining portions and configured to capture a subject eye image of each of the subject eyes; a reference calculator configured to obtain a three-dimensional reference position in each of the subject eye images captured by each of the imaging portions; an inclination calculator configured to obtain inclination information indicating inclination of relative positions of the subject eyes from the obtained three-dimensional reference positions in the subject eye images; and a notification portion configured to notify the obtained inclination information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) module for a smart band capable of a biometric signal measurement, the FPCB module comprising: a micro battery for supplying power; biometric signal detection sensors for detecting at least each of skin humidity, a body temperature, and a pulse signal; a motion detection sensor for detecting a dynamic motion signal; a signal processing unit configured to amplify and digitally convert signals detected by each of the sensors to output the signals as sensor detection signals; and a wireless communication unit configured to process and transmit the digitally converted sensor detection signals according to a wireless communication standard, wherein the micro battery, the biometric signal detection sensors, the motion detection sensor, the signal processing unit, and the wireless communication unit are mounted on a flexible printed circuit board and are interconnected through electrical wiring.

Abstract: A sensor system for monitoring patients is provided. The sensor system includes a wireless charging dock, one or more patient sensors, and a processing module. The patient sensor is configured to collect patient physiological data and send the data to the processing module. The processing module wirelessly transmits the patient physiological data to a patient monitor system. The wireless charging dock is wirelessly and removably coupled to the processing module to wirelessly provide power for the processing module. The wireless charging dock is magnetically coupled to the processing module.

Abstract: A user-wearable sensor device may be configured to be directly or indirectly secured to a user or to an article worn by the user. The user-wearable sensor device may include at least one sensor configured to collect sensor data associated with an orientation of the user, a display unit including at least one LED or other visual indicator, a battery configured to provide power to at least the display unit, and a control system. The control system may be configured to determine the orientation of the user based on sensor data collected by the at least one sensor, maintain the display unit in a deactivated state in the absence of a defined activation input, detect a defined activation input, activate the deactivated display unit in response to detecting the defined activation input, and control the activated display unit based on the determined orientation of the user.

Abstract: A browser-based biological tracking system connects a computer to a set of wearable sensors. The system includes an application that is automatically downloaded from a server in response to a user accessing a webpage. The application sends data streams from the sensors to the server. The server calculates readings which are then displayed in a webpage. The set of sensors may include multiple types of sensors which utilize different communication interfaces. Some readings, called aggregate insights, are computed based on measurements from multiple sensors.

Abstract: An ambulatory medical device is provided. The ambulatory medical device includes at least one sensor configured to acquire physiological data of a patient, at least one network interface and at least one processor coupled to the at least one sensor and the at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to detect, via the at least one network interface, a medical device, to establish a secure communication session with the medical device via the at least one network interface, to detect a data capacity of the secure communication session, to identify a category of patient data associated with the data capacity, and to transmit patient data of the category to the medical device via the secure communication session.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for metal implant contact detection through capacitive measurements is provided. Capacitive measurement is accomplished with a conductive wire/lead, for example a main needle. The measured capacitance increases as the main needle is moved through the skin and tissues, then jumps when the main needle makes contact with the metal implant, thus proving the metal implant exists as well as detecting the location of the metal implant. The jump in capacitive measurement is detectable because the area of capacitance has increased from the main needle alone to the main needle plus the surface area of the metal implant. The apparatus can include a reference needle for taking reference needle capacitive measurements in the tissues surrounding the metal implant to increase the accuracy during use of the apparatus. A housing is provided for supporting the main and reference needles and supporting or housing apparatus electronics.

Abstract: An ultra high-resolution near infrared brain imager system includes a modular cap housing closely spaced multiple vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser—single-photon avalanche photodiode array (VCSEL-SPAD) modules, each one of the VCSEL-SPAD modules including a linear VCSEL array and a SPAD detector.

Abstract: The sensor platform array includes a plurality of sensors and one or more sensor platforms. Each sensor may be mounted on a sensor platform. The sensor platform may be mounted on a support panel. The support panel may be mounted on a toilet lid. The one or more sensor platforms may be extendable towards a user seated on the toilet. Each sensor may be independently extended so that it is positioned flush against a user's body. The sensor platform array may include bendable arms which reach around a user and place sensors on the ventral side of the user. The sensors may collect measurements which are relevant to the user's health and well-being. In some embodiments, the sensors may be removable and replaceable so that different sensors may be added according to a user's individual needs.

Abstract: A photoacoustic medical-imaging device includes a wavelength conversion assembly (108) configured for outputting laser pulses at a targeted wavelength. It also includes a photoacoustic probe configured for acoustic coupling to a patient, for directing the pulses, and for acquiring, in response, radiofrequency data for photoacoustic imaging. It may include an optical fiber bundle (120) that comprises an optical fiber having an input end, and be configured for illuminating, with a homogenous beam, so as to conform to an acceptance angle (160) of the fiber at that end. It may also include a light collimator, and a diffuser for receiving the outputted laser pulses from the collimator. The diffuser may be configured for spreading a focus of the pulsed light (148) over an input aperture of the bundle to equalize the light received by different constituent optical fibers of the bundle. The assembly may include a dye cell (132), and may reside in the device.

Abstract: One variation of a method for detecting inflammation in a foot includes: accessing a first temperature measured through a left temperature sensor and a second temperature measured through a right temperature sensor at approximately a first time, the left temperature sensor arranged in a left sock and the right temperature sensor arranged in a right sock worn on the user's feet; calculating a baseline difference between the first and second temperatures based on confirmation of absence of inflammation in the user's left and right feet at the first time; accessing a third temperature measured through the left temperature sensor and a fourth temperature measured through the right temperature sensor at approximately a second time; and in response to a second temperature difference—between the third and fourth temperatures—differing from the baseline difference by more than a threshold difference, issuing an alarm through the user interface.

Abstract: A passive infra-red automatic fever detection system and method for identifying individuals presenting a thermal profile indicative of an abnormally elevated body temperature, either after an initial thermal reading or after the initial thermal reading and one or more subsequent thermal readings. The system and method may be configured for automatic detection, notification, and alarming of individuals with elevated body temperatures that may be indicative of an infection.

Abstract: A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes determining that a temperature measurement device is located within at least one of a distance range and an alignment range of a portion of a measurement site of the patient, providing an indication to a user of the device that the device is located within the at least one of the distance range and the alignment range, and determining, with the device, a first temperature of a first location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device. Such a method also includes determining, with the device, a second temperature of a second location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device, wherein the second location is different from the first location. Such a method further includes determining a third temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information according to an embodiment includes: a sensor that measures a pulse wave signal from an object and contact pressure of the object; and a processor that obtains an oscillometric envelope based on an amplitude of the pulse wave signal and the contact pressure, and estimates bio-information based on a center of mass of a phase of contact pressure of the obtained oscillometric envelope.

Abstract: A wearable medical treatment device for monitoring a patient's ECG and treating a cardiac condition is disclosed. The device includes a patient vest portion having cardiac sensing electrodes to obtain an ECG signal of a patient, therapy electrodes for external placement proximate to skin of the patient for delivering electrotherapy to treat the cardiac condition, and, a monitor coupled to the cardiac sensing electrodes and the therapy electrodes via at least one cable. The monitor includes a system computer disposed in the monitor. The system computer is configured to receive the ECG signals of the patient and to execute at least one arrhythmia detection algorithm to determine whether the patient is experiencing a cardiac condition in need of treatment, and a mechanical shock detector disposed on the monitor and configured to detect at least one of a force or acceleration indicative of a mechanical shock to the monitor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-contained hand-held device that obtains vital signs accurately, simultaneously, comfortably, and quickly. Unlike currently used devices that require trained personnel and the attachment of sensors to the different parts of the patient's body, this device can obtain all vital signs+ECG and pulse-ox by being held by the patient for approximately half a minute. The device contains sensors on the hand-held unit as well as on the individual/disposable mouthpiece. The method of the present invention includes simultaneously acquiring the following measurements: temperature, pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and pulse-ox waveform and blood oxygen level.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus includes first specifier, second specifier, determiner and display controller. First specifier collates an ischemic region calculated from a blood vessel visualized into a three-dimensional image in a plurality of phases with a dominating region of the blood vessel, and specifies a culprit vessel in the ischemic region. Second specifier specifies a culprit stenosis in the culprit vessel based on a pressure index calculated from the blood vessel. Determiner determines a connection position to connect a bypass vessel that makes a detour around the culprit stenosis. Display controller displays the determined connection position on a display.

Abstract: An automated measurement device and method for coronary artery disease scoring is disclosed. An example device includes a processor configured to obtain a computerized model of a plurality of vascular segments of a patient and create an unstenosed computerized model from the computerized model by virtually enlarging at least some locations of the vascular segments of the computerized model. The processor also determines vascular state scoring tool (“VSST”) scores based on characteristics of vascular locations along the vascular segments. The processor further determines a severity of stenosis for the vascular locations based on comparisons of first blood flow parameter values at the vascular locations in the computerized model to corresponding second blood flow parameter values at the same vascular locations in the unstenosed computerized model. A user interface of the device displays the severity of stenosis in conjunction with the VSST scores for the vascular locations.

Abstract: A cardiac device comprises a memory (10) arranged for receiving haemodynamic data, and a computer (8) arranged for applying a cardiovascular model comprising a cardiac model and an arterial and venous blood circulation model using the data received in the memory (10), and for extracting therefrom at least one cardiac activity indicator (CI).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a mobile, neck wearable combinatorial ultrasound/near infrared sensors system configured for detection of embolic events in carotid arteries.

Abstract: A device may determine end-of-phase information for a plurality of wavelength channels of photoplethysmography (PPG) data. The device may calculate a set of baseline correction points for each wavelength channel of the plurality of wavelength channels. The set of baseline correction points may be calculated based on end-of-phase information for a wavelength channel of the plurality of wavelength channels and PPG data associated with the wavelength channel. The device may perform a baseline correction for each wavelength channel of the plurality of wavelength channels. A baseline correction may be performed for the wavelength channel based on the set of baseline correction points associated with the wavelength channel and the PPG data associated with the wavelength channel. The device may generate a baseline corrected heartbeat profile using a principal component analysis of a result of baseline correcting each wavelength channel of the plurality of wavelength channels.

Abstract: A miniature wireless pressure sensor has an inductor and a capacitor. The inductor and the capacitor form a L-C resonator with a resonate frequency. The inductor's inductance is affected by a slidable electro-magnetic element. When an outside pressure is applied onto the element, it causes the element to move and such movement changes the inductance of the inductor. Because of that, the resonate frequency is changed. Therefore, the change in resonate frequency indicates a change in the outside pressure. The L-C resonator is calibrated to correlate with the outside pressure. Such a miniature wireless pressure sensor facilitates the monitoring of physiological pressure in different part of human body such as eyes and cranium.

Abstract: A detection report data generation method including acquiring event type information of an electrocardiogram event corresponding to electrocardiogram event data, wherein the event data has one or more pieces of event type information; screening the event data according to signal quality evaluation indexes so as to obtain report conclusion data and report entry data; carrying out quality assessment on an event segment included in the event data according to the signal quality evaluation indexes, and determining a pre-selected sample segment according to a quality assessment result; determining position information of an event heart beat in the pre-selected sample segment, and determining segment interception parameters; carrying out interception processing on the pre-selected sample segment according to the segment interception parameters so as to obtain a typical data segment; generating report graphic data according to the typical data segment; and outputting the entry data, the graphic data and the conclusi

Abstract: A defibrillator for guiding a rescuer based on a probability of defibrillation success includes at least one output device and a processor and associated memory, the processor being configured to receive at least two ECG signals over time for a cardiac arrest victim, the at least two ECG signals including at least a first ECG signal at a first point in time and a second ECG signal at a second point in time, process the at least two ECG signals to determine at least two parameters related to the at least two ECG signals, the at least two parameters forming a sequence of parameter sets, analyze a trajectory of the sequence of parameter sets, determine the probability of defibrillation success based on the analysis of the trajectory, and control the at least one output device to provide one or more caregiver prompts based on the probability of defibrillation success.

Abstract: A system for determining electrophysiological data comprising an electronic control unit configured to acquire electrophysiology signals from a plurality of electrodes (130) of one or more catheters, select at least one clique of electrodes from the plurality of electrodes (136) to determine a plurality of local E field data points, determine the location and orientation of the plurality of electrodes, process the electrophysiology signals from the at least one clique from a full set of bipole subcliques to derive the local E field data points associated with the at least one clique of electrodes, derive at least one orientation independent signal from the at least one clique of electrodes (138) from the information content corresponding to weighted parts of electrogram signals, and display or output catheter orientation independent electrophysiologic information to a user or process.

Abstract: An integrated electrode structure can comprise a catheter shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the catheter shaft defining a catheter shaft longitudinal axis. A flexible tip portion can be located adjacent to the distal end of the catheter shaft, the flexible tip portion comprising a flexible framework. A plurality of microelectrodes can be disposed on the flexible framework and can form a flexible array of microelectrodes adapted to conform to tissue. A plurality of conductive traces can be disposed on the flexible framework, each of the plurality of conductive traces can be electrically coupled with a respective one of the plurality of microelectrodes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor for monitoring the depth of consciousness of a patient. The sensor includes a plurality of light sources, light detectors, and in some embodiments, electrodes. In an embodiment, the sensor includes reusable and disposable portions.

Abstract: An electroencephalogram decision system determines, when finding electroencephalogram information representing an electroencephalogram obtained by an electrode unit placed on a region of interest that forms part of a subject's head satisfying a predetermined condition, that a target electroencephalogram, which is an electroencephalogram with a characteristic variation, should have been produced. The predetermined condition is selected from of detection conditions including a first type of condition and a second type of condition. The first type of condition specifies that a decision should be made, based on a component falling within a single frequency band included in the electroencephalogram represented by the electroencephalogram information, whether or not the target electroencephalogram has been produced.

Abstract: A measurement unit for measuring a bio-impedance of a body, the measurement unit comprising a current generator circuit, a readout circuit, and a baseline cancellation current circuit, wherein the current generator circuit is configured to amplify a reference current to form a measurement current to be driven through a body to generate a measurement voltage representing the bio-impedance; wherein the readout circuit comprises a Instrumentation amplifier (IA) which has a transconductance stage and a transimpedance stage, wherein the IA is configured to: produce a first current in the transconductance stage, the first current being proportional to the measurement voltage, receive a second current from the baseline cancellation current circuit, produce an output voltage in the transimpedance stage, the output voltage being proportional to a difference between the first current and the second current and representative of the measured bio-impedance; wherein the baseline cancellation current circuit is confi

Abstract: A system includes a magnetic resonance gradient accessory within an MRI system. The MRI system includes a magnet housing, a superconducting magnet generating a magnet field B0 to which a patient is subjected, shim coils, RF coils, receiver coils, magnetic gradient coils, and a patient table. The magnetic resonance gradient accessory creates local magnetic gradient fields critical to image generation and provides for diffusion encoding of a specific body region.

Abstract: A continuous blood glucose monitoring system and method measures emitted microwave energy transmitted to and accepted by blood vessels in a desired target area of a patient in order to determine, in real time and in vivo, appropriate blood glucose levels. A measurement unit comprises a transmitter operatively connected to an antenna to deliver energy towards appropriate subcutaneous blood vessels. The measurement unit determines an accepted energy power value in the blood vessels associated with the desired target area. This measurement energy power value is compared with a calibration value, and the difference is used to determine a resultant blood glucose value. The determined blood glucose value may further be acclimatized using additional sensed values compensating for biological and ambient factors relevant to the patient. The final determined blood glucose value can be displayed for reading and/or transmitted and stored for recording for further reference.

Abstract: A portable device for measuring a bioimpedance-related property of tissue includes a plurality of electrodes arranged in a pattern on a surface and associated software for measuring bio-impedance related data of localized regions of tissue and calculate health-related parameters based on the measured data. These calculated parameters may be representative of muscular health of the localized tissue region.

Abstract: Systems for characterizing tissue comprise: a tissue probe comprising a plurality of probe electrodes; a signal generator, a controller, and a user interface. The signal generator is in communication with the probe electrodes for delivering a drive signal to at least one probe electrode. The controller receives a recorded signal from one or more probe electrodes, the recorded signal resulting from delivery of the drive signal through tissue proximate the plurality of probe electrodes. The controller is configured to determine patient-to-patient differences when the tissue probe is proximate a known type of patient tissue and/or bodily fluid, and it produces tissue characterization information based on the recorded signal and the patient-to-patient differences. The user interface provides the tissue characterization information to an operator of the system. Methods of characterizing tissue are also provided.