Patents Issued in January 14, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210007612
    Abstract: An assisting system for assisting in predicting the exacerbation of a heart failure, including: a data acquiring section configured to acquire chronological data of amounts of congestion in at least a portion of the body of a patient and chronological data of a blood flow rate in a limb of the patient; an assessing section configured to chronically calculate an overall assessment value depending on the levels of the amounts of congestion and the blood flow rate in the limb, using the chronological data of the amounts of congestion and the chronological data of the blood flow rate; and a predicting section configured to predict a transition of the overall assessment value using the chronologically calculated overall assessment value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shin MAKI, Tomoko UEMURA
  • Publication number: 20210007613
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a signal processing device, a signal processing method, a program, and a measurement device which are capable of saving electric power while reducing a cost. The signal processing device mixes a periodical periodic signal with a reflection signal corresponding to reflection light reflected at a subject and filters, by a low pass filter (LPF), a mixed signal acquired by mixing the reflection signal with the periodic signal. The present technology is applicable to, for example, a measurement device that non-invasively measures a blood flow velocity under the skin by irradiating a human body with light and receiving reflection light reflected at the human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Yuki Yagishita, Atsushi Ito
  • Publication number: 20210007614
    Abstract: Provided is a technique for detecting a state of an occurrence of a body motion of a measurement target person affecting measurement by using an apparatus configured to measure biological information using a radio wave. A biological information measurement apparatus (1) according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a transmitter (3) configured to transmit a radio wave to a measurement site of a living body; a receiver (4) configured to receive a reflected wave of the radio wave by the measurement site and output a waveform signal of the reflected wave; a feature extractor (1051) configured to extract information indicating a feature of a waveform from the waveform signal; and a body motion detector (1052) configured to detect a state of an occurrence of a body motion of the living body affecting measurement of the biological information, based on the extracted information indicating the feature of the waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: OMRON Corporation, OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Satoshi YASE, Keigo KAMADA, Hisashi OZAWA, Ayaka IWADE, Masayuki SUGANO, Keisuke SAITO, Yasuhiro KAWABATA
  • Publication number: 20210007615
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for non-invasively estimating bio-information by analyzing a pulse waveform. The apparatus for estimating bio-information according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a processor configured to obtain a first characteristic point from a first pulse wave signal measured by a pulse wave sensor at a calibration time, obtain a second characteristic point from a second pulse wave signal measured by the pulse wave sensor at a bio-information estimation time, based on time information of the obtained first characteristic point, and estimate the bio-information of an object based on the obtained second characteristic point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dae Geun JANG, Ui Kun KWON, Chang Soon PARK
  • Publication number: 20210007616
    Abstract: In a sphygmomanometer of the present invention, a cuff is attached to a rotating shaft on a rear surface side opposite to a front surface side arranged facing a subject during blood pressure measurement. A swing mechanism maintains a tilt angle of a central axis of the cuff with respect to a horizontal plane at a certain standby angle in a standby state of an upper arm not being inserted into the cuff, and also allows the tilt angle of the cuff to become either larger or smaller than the standby angle by the upper arm being inserted into the cuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshiaki KOGA, Toshihiko OGURA, Jun YAMAGISHI, Takuya NAGATA
  • Publication number: 20210007617
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise: a housing comprising an inner space; a sensor structure positioned in the housing and exposed through a part of the housing, the sensor structure comprising a substantially transparent plate comprising a first surface facing away from the inner space and a second surface facing away from the first surface; a support structure positioned in the inner space so as to face the transparent plate; at least one light-emitting element mounted on the support structure while being spaced apart from the second surface and inserted between the second surface and the support structure; a spatial light modulator (SLM) disposed between the transparent plate and the LED while being spaced apart from the light-emitting element; a light-receiving element mounted on the support structure and positioned between the second surface and the support structure while being adjacent to a side surface of the light-emitting element; and a processing circuit comprising a
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jinho KIM, Seunghwan SHIN, Junseok OH, Inho YUN, Sunghwan CHO
  • Publication number: 20210007618
    Abstract: An electrocardiogram information processing method and workstation system. The method includes receiving electrocardiogram data output by multiple devices; performs data analysis on the electrocardiogram data, and generating report data and stores same; receiving a report data query by a user, queries corresponding report data according to a user ID of the user, and generating report result list for display and output; receiving a selection by the user, and obtaining selected report data according to the selection; receiving a report data consultation request input by the user; obtaining a user ID of an associated user corresponding to the user ID according to the report data consultation request, and sending the report data to a user equivalent of the associated user according to the user ID of the associated user; and receiving a consultation result feedback data sent by the user equivalent of the associated user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jun Cao, Chuanyan Hu, Tao Liu, Yan Jiang, Liang Tian, Huili Cao, Chang Liu
  • Publication number: 20210007619
    Abstract: Lactate threshold device (LTD) assists subjects in improving athletic performance and maximizing calorie burn. LTD digitizes the electrocardiogram (ECG) obtained from a chest belt with a first signal analyzer, and telemeters the ECG to a second signal analyzer. LTD uses a novel algorithm to convert the telemetered ECG from the time to frequency domain, utilizing a digital signal processing method called fast fourier transform based spectral analysis. LTD determines whether lactate threshold (LT) has been reached, and furthermore calculates heart rate, heart rate variability, and heart rate and power zones. LTD displays the determined variables on a local or remote display. Subject using LTD obtains feedback during a real-time exercise regimen in the field that has aerobic (below LT) and anaerobic (above LT) zones. By utilizing an exercise program with aerobic and anaerobic zones, both sprint and endurance fitness levels are improved, and weight loss potential is maximized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: John Edward Scharf
  • Publication number: 20210007620
    Abstract: Cardiac activity can be mapped by receiving an electrogram, transforming the electrogram into the wavelet domain (e.g., using a continuous wavelet transformation) to create a scalogram of the electrogram, computing at least one energy function of the scalogram, and computing at least one metric of the electrogram using the at least one energy function. The metrics of the electrogram can include, without limitation: a QRS activity duration for the electrogram; a near-field component duration for the electrogram; a far-field component duration for the electrogram; a number of multiple components for the electrogram; a slope of a sharpest component of the electrogram; a scalogram width; an energy ratio in the electrogram; and a cycle-length based metric of the electrogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jatin S. Relan, Valtino X. Afonso
  • Publication number: 20210007621
    Abstract: Provided are controllers, methods and systems for monitoring cardiac data for the presence of arrhythmia. A controller as provided comprises input means arranged to receive first cardiac data corresponding to a time period, processing means and output means. The processing means is arranged to identify, within the first cardiac data, a plurality of events corresponding to ventricular contraction, and a time associated with each event; determine a plurality of intervals between the times associated with chronologically successive events; and produce second cardiac data in dependence on the determined intervals. The output means is arranged to transmit an output signal to a display means based on the second cardiac data, for displaying a beat-to-beat display plot corresponding to at least a part of the time period on the display means. A system as provided may comprise such a controller and a display means for displaying the beat-to-beat display plot corresponding to at least a part of the time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Darren SPENCER, Peter BALMFORTH
  • Publication number: 20210007622
    Abstract: A technical solution is described for implementing a computer-executed signal processing algorithm to search for time domain segments of a recorded electroencephalogram (EEG) that are highly correlated, either positively or negatively, to one or more, individual, synthetically generated, single-period single-frequency (SPSF) sinusoids. The SPSFs are motivated by the combined concepts of individual Striatal Beat Frequencies (SBF) used to model cortical neuron activity, Frequency Domain Reflectometry used to study Voltage Standing Wave Ratios (VSWR), Geophysics Seismograms, and ghosting effects of multipath passing through periodic sinusoids. This computationally intense approach is only recently realizable through the advent of high performance computing. The SPSF approach, since it is not constrained to the error-laden one-window-fits-all approach of the Time-Frequency Spectrogram, offer's a more detailed basis to assess, and truer visualization of, the health of brain's electrical activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: James Patrick LaRue, Denise Suarez LaRue
  • Publication number: 20210007623
    Abstract: A biomedical electrode including: an attachment sheet being elastically stretchable and contractible with an electrically insulating property on a back surface side, an adhesive surface suitable for attachment to the skin; a plurality of electrodes located apart from one another on the back surface side of the attachment sheet and exposed on the back surface side; a plurality of connecting parts located at a central part on the back surface side of the attachment sheet and covered with electrical insulation while being exposed toward a front surface side through openings of the attachment sheet; and electrode connecting wires located on the back surface side of the attachment sheet and covered with electrical insulation that electrically connect respective ones of the plurality of electrodes with corresponding ones of the plurality of connecting parts, wherein at least one of the electrode connecting wires extends in a stretchable, contractible, and bendable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: NIPRO CORPORATION, HARADA ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiko SANO, Masahide HARADA
  • Publication number: 20210007624
    Abstract: An EKG monitor and cable management system, including a housing, a plurality of retraction reels operably mounted in said housing; and a plurality of EKG leads, each including wires having electrodes disposed at a terminal end, each spooled on one of said reels. The leads deploy and retract in pairs, with the frontal leads retracting as a group of three pairs onto three separate retraction reels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Heidi D. Clay
  • Publication number: 20210007625
    Abstract: An electrode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first conductive material; a second conductive material having non-polarizable property and ionic bonding; and a substrate that includes the first conductive material and the second conductive material, and has a first region and a second region that are different from each other in a concentration ratio between the first conductive material and the second conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: MAO KATSUHARA
  • Publication number: 20210007626
    Abstract: A tracking system configured to track the movement of the medical device. The medical device can include a proximal portion that has a magnetic element attached thereto. The system can include a console with a display, and a TLS sensor. The TLS sensor can be disposed on a surface of the patient and can include an LED array. The LED array can indicate a proximity of the medical device to the TLS sensor. The LED array can provide different colors and/or project images to display information regarding the location, orientation, distance, or depth of the medical device. The display can be disposed on an upper surface of the TLS sensor and can be configured to show an image of the medical device disposed therebelow, along with additional information and imagery, thus providing a standalone unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Clark Knudsen
  • Publication number: 20210007627
    Abstract: Mobile device (110) is disclosed. The present techniques relate to a mobile device or portable electronic device, particularly a device including a breath sampling device. The mobile electronic device (110) comprises a collection device (112) for collecting and storing a gas sample. The collection device (112) is accessible to enable analysis of the gas stored in the collection device (112). The collection device (112) comprises a mouthpiece (118) into which a user exhales. The collection device (112) further comprises a plurality of sorbent tubes (114) to collect and store the breath sample(s). Each tube (114) has a one-way valve (116) to prevent captured breath escaping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: Owlstone Medical Limited, Owlstone Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Koehl, Max Allsworth
  • Publication number: 20210007628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable spirometer, comprising a housing and a mouthpiece being releasably connected to said housing, wherein the housing encloses a sensor unit being in fluid communication with a flow channel receiving part of a flow of exhaled or inhaled air from a main flow channel of the mouthpiece when connected to said housing, whereby the sensor unit is configured to measure one or more characteristics of part of the flow of exhaled or inhaled air passed to the sensor unit via the mouthpiece, characterised in that said sensor unit comprises at least one digital differential pressure sensor comprising a heating element and a temperature sensor arranged upstream of the heating element and a reference temperature sensor arranged downstream of the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Martin Bo HANSEN
  • Publication number: 20210007629
    Abstract: A body motion determination system (100) configured to determine whether or not a subject (S) on a bed (BD) has a body motion includes: a plurality of load detectors (11, 12, 13, 14) each configured to detect the load of the subject on the bed; a respiratory waveform obtaining unit (32) configured to obtain a respiratory waveform of the subject based on a temporal variation of the load of the subject detected by each of the plurality of load detectors; and a body motion determining unit (33) configured to determine whether or not the subject has the body motion based on a comparison between a first threshold value and a standard deviation of the temporal variations in the load of the subject detected by at least one of the plurality of load detectors. The body motion determining unit is configured to compensate the standard deviation to be used in the comparison by an amplitude of the respiratory waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Shinsuke TODOROKI, Shigemi MASUDA
  • Publication number: 20210007630
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment includes an instrumented play center. The play center is a rehabilitation device that 1) positively reinforces head lifting during prone (tummy) play in typically developing infants and children with developmental delays; 2) increases opportunities for prone play; and 3) provides early intervention, physical and occupational therapists a rehabilitation device that can be customized to provide the “just right” challenge promoting prone motor control through interactive play. The play center provides an child with positive reinforcement by activating a toy when the child in prone lifts his/her head over an adjustable threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Pidcoe, Stacey Dusing
  • Publication number: 20210007631
    Abstract: A system for monitoring and detecting the gait and other health related parameters of a user. One such parameter is monitoring of medication compliance and treatment session attendance done by a medication and liquid dispensing apparatus, which combines mechanical dispensing of medication. These parameters are provided in standard of care summaries to care providers, and are continually reported by the Optimum Recognition Blueprint as Standard of Care Summaries to care providers, as well as communicated to the end-user by the Virtual Caregiver Interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony Dohrmann, David W. Keeley, Robert Salcido, James Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20210007632
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and processes for monitoring attributes of a user's physical activity (e.g., workout) or inactivity, and to user interfaces (e.g., an activity indicator) for displaying the same. In some examples, a device determines whether physical activity corresponds to a first type based on a first set of criteria, and whether physical activity corresponds to a second type based on a second set of criteria. In some examples, the device controls an inactivity timer that measures user's inactivity. In some examples, the device displays a first visual representation of an attribute or amount of a first type of physical activity, and a second visual representation of an attribute or amount of a second type. In some examples, the device displays a third visual representation of an attribute or amount of a third type of activity. In some examples, the third visual representation corresponds to user's inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jay BLAHNIK, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Kevin Will CHEN, David Chance GRAHAM, Daniel S. KEEN, Justin Shane RUSHING, T. Allan SHORTLIDGE, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Alan C. DYE, Jonathan P. IVE, Zachery KENNEDY, Zachury MINJACK, Dennis S. PARK, Brian SCHMITT
  • Publication number: 20210007633
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and processes for monitoring attributes of a user's physical activity (e.g., workout) or inactivity, and to user interfaces (e.g., an activity indicator) for displaying the same. In some examples, a device determines whether physical activity corresponds to a first type based on a first set of criteria, and whether physical activity corresponds to a second type based on a second set of criteria. In some examples, the device controls an inactivity timer that measures user's inactivity. In some examples, the device displays a first visual representation of an attribute or amount of a first type of physical activity, and a second visual representation of an attribute or amount of a second type. In some examples, the device displays a third visual representation of an attribute or amount of a third type of activity. In some examples, the third visual representation corresponds to user's inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jay BLAHNIK, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Kevin Will CHEN, David Chance GRAHAM, Daniel S. KEEN, Justin Shane RUSHING, T. Allan SHORTLIDGE, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Alan C. DYE, Jonathan P. IVE, Zachery KENNEDY, Zachury MINJACK, Dennis S. PARK, Brian SCHMITT
  • Publication number: 20210007634
    Abstract: A physiological sensor has light emitting sources, each activated by addressing at least one row and at least one column of an electrical grid. The light emitting sources are capable of transmitting light of multiple wavelengths and a detector is responsive to the transmitted light after attenuation by body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Smith, David Dalke, Ammar Al-Ali, Mohamed K. Diab, Marcelo M. Lamego
  • Publication number: 20210007635
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jeroen Poeze, Marcelo Lamego, Sean Merritt, Cristiano Dalvi, Hung Vo, Johannes Bruinsma, Ferdyan Lesmana, Massi Joe E. Kiani, Greg Olsen
  • Publication number: 20210007636
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jeroen Poeze, Marcelo Lamego, Sean Merritt, Cristiano Dalvi, Hung Vo, Johannes Bruinsma, Ferdyan Lesmana, Massi Joe E. Kiani, Greg Olsen
  • Publication number: 20210007637
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, nanosensor devices, and uses for in vivo tissue measurement of mitochondrial physiology, including tissue oxygen and other readouts, such as in mitochondrial myopathy, disease, diagnosis, biomarker assessment, and monitoring of interventions and therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    Inventors: Zarazuela ZOLKIPLI-CUNNINGHAM, Marni J. FALK, Mark ALLEN
  • Publication number: 20210007638
    Abstract: An apparatus for in-vivo measuring H2O2 oxidation within a living tissue. The apparatus includes an electrochemical probe and an electrochemical stimulator-analyzer. The electrochemical probe includes a sensing part and a handle. The sensing part includes a working electrode, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode. The working electrode includes a first biocompatible conductive needle coated with a layer of vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The counter electrode includes a second biocompatible conductive needle. The reference electrode includes a third biocompatible conductive needle. The electrochemical stimulator-analyzer is configured to generate a set of electrical currents in a portion of the living tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Mohammad Abdolahad, Naser Namdar Habashi, Zohreh Sadat Miripour, Hadi Ghafari
  • Publication number: 20210007639
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Gary Ashley Stafford
  • Publication number: 20210007640
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a continuous monitoring of analyte values received from an analyte sensor system are provided. One method for a wireless data communication between an analyte sensor system and a mobile device involves storing identification information associated with a transceiver of the analyte sensor system, the identification information entered by a user of the mobile device via a custom application running on the mobile device; causing the custom application to enter a background mode; searching for advertisement signals; receiving an advertisement signal from the transceiver; authenticating the transceiver based on the identification information; prompting the user to bring the custom application to a foreground mode; causing the custom application to request a confirmation from the user that a data connection with the transceiver is desired; receiving the confirmation from the user; and completing the data connection with the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jose Hector Hernandez-Rosas, Shawn Larvenz, Mark Dervaes, Indrawati Gauba, Michael Robert Mensinger, Eric Cohen, Brian Christopher Smith, Jorge Valdes, Jacob S. Leach
  • Publication number: 20210007641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of managing biometric information and, more particularly, a method of managing biometric information being capable of preventing the use of a sensor module of which an expiration date has expired, or a defective sensor module by determining the validity of a sensor module of a continuous biometric information measuring device on the basis of the generation date of sensor usage information or production lot information received from the continuous biometric information measuring device and preventing a reuse or a shared use of the sensor module on the basis of user information provided in a measurement message received from the continuous biometric information measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: I-SENS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeong Je PARK, Jin Won LEE, Ji Seon NAH, Hyo Seon PARK, Jin Ho KIM, Ha Na LEE
  • Publication number: 20210007642
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic device 100 including a sensor unit 130 configured to acquire a pulse wave of a subject and a controller 143 configured to estimate, using an estimation formula created based on a preprandial blood glucose level and a postprandial pulse wave and blood glucose level, an amount of change in the blood glucose level of the subject due to meal based on a postprandial pulse wave of the subject acquired by the sensor unit 130 and to estimate a postprandial blood glucose level of the subject based on the estimated amount of change and the preprandial blood glucose level of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventor: Hiromi AJIMA
  • Publication number: 20210007643
    Abstract: A system for collecting and utilizing health data can include collecting data relative to a patient's health and aggregating the data with other sources of data to define a database. The patient data can be collected using an electronic device, such as a smart contact lens or smart contact lens container. The data within the database can be manipulated, organized, or otherwise processed to determine trends, relationships, and other characteristics of the database. The characteristics of the database can be correlated to predict a health condition of the patient, generate a healthcare recommendation, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Mouad LAMRANI, Stephen D. NEWMAN, Sami Antero LAKKA
  • Publication number: 20210007644
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for communication among display devices and sensor electronics unit in an analyte monitoring system. The analyte monitoring system may include a sensor that is configured to perform measurements indicative of analyte levels. The sensor may be communicatively coupled to the sensor electronics unit. The sensor electronics unit may be configured to transmit data indicative of analyte levels to the display devices using one or more communication protocols. Furthermore, the sensor electronics unit may be configured to operate in multiple modes, and switch between the modes in response to commands received from the display devices. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Wedekind, Douglas William Burnette, Aditya Mandapaka, Zebediah L. McDaniel, Peter C. Simpson, Arturo Garcia
  • Publication number: 20210007645
    Abstract: Provided are a blood test support device, a blood test support system, a blood test support method, and a program that can reduce a burden on a medical examinee and obtain highly accurate test results. The blood test support device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires an order for a blood test kit from a medical examinee; a storage unit that stores the medical examinee and an identification number given to the blood test kit in association with each other; a processing unit that calculates a recommended date and time at which blood collection is performed using the blood test kit to which the identification number is given; and an information output unit that outputs the identification number of the blood test kit and the recommended date and time in placing the order from the medical examinee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Haruyasu NAKATSUGAWA, Seiji YAMASHITA, Tatsuya ISHIZAKA
  • Publication number: 20210007646
    Abstract: A test strip for sampling a bodily fluid may include multiple layers of a substrate material, an adhesive between at least some of the multiple layers, and a microfluidic channel formed between at least some of the multiple layers. The test strip may further include multiple electrodes on one of the multiple layers, positioned and partially exposed within the microfluidic channel, an additional material positioned at or near an entrance to the microfluidic channel, to selectively limit the flow of at least one of bubbles or debris into the microfluidic channel, and at least one exit port in at least one of the multiple layers to allow for release of pressure from the test strip. In some embodiments, the test strip is a saliva analysis test strip. In some embodiments, the test strip includes multiple exit ports to prevent blockage of sample flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Thanh Cong Nguyen, Efstratios Skafidas, Duc Hau Huynh, Michael Erlichster, Duc Phuong Nguyen, Hsien Ming, Gursharan Chana, Ting Ting Lee, Chathurika Darshani Abeyrathne, You Liang, Trevor John Kilpatrick, Michael Luther, Alan Dayvault Luther
  • Publication number: 20210007647
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to system and method for effectively monitoring critical respiratory parameters including SpO2, PR, COHb, inspired CO2, expired CO2, respiration rate, respiration pattern, hyperventilation (hypocapnia), hypoventilation (hypercapnia), CO2 contamination, and CO2 rebreathing. The system according to the present invention comprises a pulse oximetry sensor and a CO2 sensor connected to a central portable unit. The central unit comprising a barometer, an accelerometer, a capnography circuit, and a control unit. The control unit including the method for effectively monitoring critical respiratory parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Donald Edward Bebout, William Leon Bednarski
  • Publication number: 20210007648
    Abstract: An image-based hemoglobin estimation tool for measuring hemoglobin can be embedded in hand held devices such as smartphones, and similar known and to be developed technology. The hand-held device acquires video data of a finger illuminated from the dorsal surface by a first near infrared light responsive to hemoglobin and a second near infrared light near responsive to plasma. The acquired video is segmented into frames and processed to produce a Photoplethysmography (PPG) waveform. The features of the PPG waveform can then be identified, and the waveform and corresponding features evaluated by a predictive hemoglobin model. The predictive hemoglobin model can be provided at a remote computer, enabling non-invasive hemoglobin analysis from point of care locations. Near infrared lights of 850 nm and 1070 nm are particularly effective in the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Md Kamrul Hasan, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Richard R. Love
  • Publication number: 20210007649
    Abstract: An oximeter probe determines an oxygen saturation for the tissue and determines a quality value for the oxygen saturation and associated measurements of the tissue. The quality value is calculated from reflectance data received at the detectors of the oximeter probe. The oximeter probe then displays a value for the oxygen saturation with the error value to indicate a quality level for the oxygen saturation and associated values used to calculate oxygen saturation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Kate LeeAnn Bechtel, Alex Michael Margiott, Jennifer Elizabeth Keating, Kimberly Merritt Shultz, Scott Coleridge, Joseph Heanue
  • Publication number: 20210007650
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure seeks to smooth a perfusion index measurement through use of a baseline perfusion index measurement and/or through the use of multiple PI calculations. The combination of the baseline perfusion index measurement reduces an error between a calculated measurement of PI and actual conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Ammar Al-Ali
  • Publication number: 20210007651
    Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. Embodiments include removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve, removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components, and fitting the sensor components into the inserter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Manuel Luis Donnay, Tuan Nguyen, Louis G. Pace, Peter G. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210007652
    Abstract: A lancing device including a latch that pivots between a non-blocking position allowing a lancet carrier and a lancet to advance and retract through a first forward and reverse lancing stroke and a blocking position preventing further/excess/secondary oscillation of the lancet carrier and lancet. The pivotal latch can pivot about an axis perpendicular (e.g., for an L-shaped latch) or parallel/coaxial (e.g., for a sleeve latch) to the advancement and retraction motion of the lancet carrier and lancet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: FACET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Lauren R. PUSEY, Greg LAMPS
  • Publication number: 20210007653
    Abstract: An evaluation apparatus includes: a display screen; a gaze point detecting unit that detects a position of a gaze point of a subject observing the display screen; a display control unit that causes the display screen to display an image including a specific object and a comparison object different from the specific object; an area setting unit that sets a specific area corresponding to the specific object and a comparison area corresponding to the comparison object; a determining unit that, based on the position of the gaze point, determines whether the gaze point is present in the specific area and the comparison area during a period in which the image is displayed; a calculating unit that calculates gaze point data based on the determination result of the determining unit; and an evaluating unit that obtains evaluation data of the subject based on the gaze point data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Katsuyuki Shudo, Makoto Kito
  • Publication number: 20210007654
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for characterizing a behavior change of a process. A behavior model that can include a set of behavior parameters can be generated based on behavior data characterizing a prior behavior change of a process. A stimulus parameter for a performance test can be determined based on the set of behavior parameters. An application of the performance test to the process can be controlled based on the stimulus parameter to provide a measure of behavior change of the process. Response data characterizing one or more responses associated with the process during the performance test can be received. The set of behavior parameters can be updated based on the response data to update the behavior model characterizing the behavior change of the process. In some examples, the behavior model can be evaluated to improve or affect a future behavior performance of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: ZHONG-LIN LU, YUKAI ZHAO, LUIS A. LESMES
  • Publication number: 20210007655
    Abstract: A method for mapping sweat production from the human skin, said method comprising the application of a polydiacetylene (PDA) prepared from a derivative of a conjugated diynoic acid having at least 18 carbon atoms, wherein the PDA changes colour when exposed to sweat, but does not change colour when exposed to pure water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Tammie Rose Barlow, Susan Bates, David Mark Haddleton, Ezat Khoshdel, Gavin William Kirby
  • Publication number: 20210007656
    Abstract: An arrangement is provided for monitoring the plantar temperature of the foot. The arrangement includes a device for at home use having a platform. The platform has at least two multi-layer temperature sensitive pads that measure the temperature of a sole of a user's feet. The layers of the temperature sensitive pads provide an overall plantar foot temperature profile for the user's feet. The platform has a scanner for scanning the bottom of the user's feet, the scanner produces a digital image thereof. A printed circuit board supports remote connectivity to a mobile application that transmits the scanned digital image of the users' feet to the mobile application for storage and delivery to a physician. The arrangement includes the mobile application on an electronic device of the user. The mobile application provides a series of diagnostic questions and prompts to the user, including the use of the multi-layered temperature sensitive pads and the scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Kantro
  • Publication number: 20210007657
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for reducing a risk of unintentional falls in a subject that is at risk for falls. The device includes a sensor and a stimulator. The sensor is configured to be positioned adjacent a body portion of the user that changes orientation when the user sits and stands. The sensor is also configured to emit an activation signal when the user stands and to emit a deactivation signal when the user sits or lies down. The stimulator is in communication with the sensor and is configured to be positioned adjacent one of a calf and a lower back of the user. The stimulator is configured to vibrate at a frequency that stimulates proprioceptors of the user without inducing muscle contractions upon receipt of the activation signal from the sensor and to cease vibration upon receipt of the deactivation signal from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Dignity Health
    Inventor: Vladimir Marlinski
  • Publication number: 20210007658
    Abstract: A method includes collecting a set of user information, determining a user current performance by: determining a sleep score or debt, measuring the user's previous physical activity, heart rate, or body temperature, calculating weights for the sleep score and the sleep debt, the measured previous physical activity, heart rate, or body temperature, calculating a weighted sum of the weighted sleep score, the weighted sleep debt, the weighted user's previous physical activity, weighted heart rate, or weighted body temperature, setting a user target level of performance, measuring a circadian rhythm and a user's duration of sleep or sleep cycle, comparing the circadian rhythm, the duration of sleep or sleep cycle, the current performance level, and current time zone information over days to determine a separate user performance level, comparing the target level of performance to the separate user performance level, and providing an alert and feedback user related to the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: OURA HEALTH OY
    Inventors: Hannu Olavi Kinnunen, Heidi Jurvelin, Marko Petteri Lahtela
  • Publication number: 20210007659
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and/or platform that can efficiently monitor/manage patients with sleep disorders. In one embodiment, the system and platform can train and/or certify (or help in training/certifying) service providers/professionals. In one embodiment, the system and platform is integrated with a software or an information system to manage data related to patients. In one embodiment, the system and platform utilizes home sleep test which is more convenient and acceptable. In one embodiment, the system/platform provides the information and knowledge related to a subject's conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Suzanne Shugg, Ree Cherng
  • Publication number: 20210007660
    Abstract: The process for classifying anesthetic depth includes: collecting of biological signals, conditioning of said signals, monitoring of activity of the central and autonomic systems, measurement of indexes and classification of patterns in anesthetic depth. The activity includes: i) Awake: Vigil—Ak. and recovery of verbal response—Rc. ii) Light Anesthesia: Light induction anesthesia—Li. Light recovery—Lr, Light dose, increase in drugs or patient movement (La), iii) General anesthesia: General anesthesia—Ga, one minute after the start of the surgery, and iv) Deep anesthesia: identification of the EEG burst-suppression pattern (BSP) associated with deep anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Alonso BOTERO ROSAS, Oscar Leonardo MOSQUERA DUSSAN
  • Publication number: 20210007661
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method (400) performed by an anesthetizing monitoring unit (110) configured to generating an improved evoked electromyography response signal (?Response), the method comprising transmitting (515) a stimuli signal (SStimuli) using an output port (112) of the anesthetizing monitoring unit (110), receiving (525) an evoked electromyography, EMG, response signal (SResponse), having a duration (TResponse), in response to the transmitted stimuli signal (SStimuli) using an input port (111) of the anesthetizing monitoring unit (110), estimating (535) a periodic noise waveform (SPeriodic), having the duration (TResponse), by using temporal segments of a noise signal (SNoise), generating (545) the improved response signal (?Response) by subtracting the noise waveform from the response signal (SResponse). The invention further relates to an anesthetizing monitoring unit (110) and an anesthetizing monitoring system (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Hampton DAVID ROBERT