Abstract: Disclosed is a manufacturing method for a bio-sensor. The present manufacturing method comprise the steps of: preparing an acidic solution comprising an enzyme and a molecule containing a catechol group; an immersing electrodes in the acidic solution and applying a voltage to the electrodes, thereby attaching a structure, which is generated by a reaction of the enzyme and the molecule containing a catechol group, to the electrodes.

Abstract: A blood sample collection device can provide for collection, storage, amplification, and analysis of a blood sample in a simple, disposable device. The device can include a collection zone for drawing (e.g., via a needle array) or receiving a blood sample, a processing zone for storing and processing blood cells of the blood sample, and a filtration zone for selectively directing the blood cells of the blood sample to an array of wells within the processing zone while leading blood plasma away from the array of wells. Within the wells, which may be prepared to include materials for amplification and various assays, the blood cells can undergo amplification. Externally applied light and/or heat can facilitate amplification. A transparent or translucent window or portion of the collection device can allow an analysis device to take measurements of the array of wells without removing the sample.

Abstract: A sample collection device is a sample collection device including a sample inlet and an internal flow passage for holding a sample sucked from the sample inlet. An anticoagulant for preventing coagulation of the sample is fixed to an inner surface of the inner flow passage of the sample collection device, and density of the anticoagulant fixed on the inner surface of an end portion near the sample inlet of the inner flow passage is higher than density of the anticoagulant fixed on the inner surface of an end portion on an opposite side to the sample inlet of the internal flow passage.

Abstract: An apparatus for modifying alarms at a medical device for alarm fatigue management is provided and includes an alarm monitor, an alarm filter, an alarm modifier, a memory element for storing data, and a processor that executes instructions associated with the data, wherein the processor and the memory element cooperate such that the apparatus is configured for receiving an alarm condition from an alarm management engine, the alarm condition based on an alarm fatigue level of a user of the medical device, the alarm fatigue level based on at least a user fatigue model, a medical device model and a patient condition, receiving an alarm from the medical device, modifying the alarm according to the alarm condition, the alarm condition being configured to increase a likelihood of the user responding to the modified alarm, and generating an alarm indicator based on the modification.

Abstract: A method for determining the intention of a user of a vehicle to brake or accelerate, comprising: acquiring (100) a plurality of EEG signals on the user, applying (101) a predetermined spatial filter on the plurality of EEG signals so as to obtain a target EEG component, detecting (102) a spectral pattern in the EEG component corresponding to an intention to brake or detecting a phase pattern in the EEG component corresponding to an intention to accelerate.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and product for providing cognitive state-based seamless stimuli. The method comprising: obtaining a cognitive state of a human subject; determining a target cognitive state for the human subject; determining, based on the cognitive state and the target cognitive state, a saliency level for a stimuli, wherein the saliency level is configured to cause the human subject to direct spatial attention to the stimuli, wherein the saliency level is configured to cause the stimuli to be seamless for the human subject given the cognitive state; and outputting the stimuli at the saliency level to be perceived by the human subject.

Abstract: A portable urination weight measurement device comprising: a holding unit for releasably holding a container, and a handle comprising a weight measurement unit coupled to the holding unit so as to allow the measure of a weight exerted on the holding unit; and a toilet flushable container having: a rim having a fold at a front side of the opening and a fold at a back side of the opening, each fold forming at rest an angle of less than 20°, and a collar secured to the rim and comprising at least one fold at the front side of the opening forming at rest an angle of less than 20°, the collar being of a rigidity such that increasing the angle of the collar fold to 180° increases the angle of the rim fold at the back of the opening to from 50 to 90°.

Abstract: The various examples of the present disclosure are directed towards systems and methods for diagnosing brain health. An exemplary system includes a microscope, a processor, and a memory. The microscope outputs image data of a cornea of a patient. The memory has a plurality of stored code sections, which, when executed by the processor, include instructions for analyzing cornea image data to determine brain health. The instructions begin with receiving cornea image data from the microscope. The instructions then provide for determining at least one marker from the received cornea image data. The instructions then provide for outputting a brain health diagnosis based on the at least one marker.

Abstract: Embodiments discussed herein facilitate predicting response to therapy in Crohn's disease. A first set of embodiments discussed herein relates to accessing a radiological image of a region of tissue demonstrating Crohn's disease associated with a patient; defining a mesenteric fat region by segmenting mesenteric fat represented in the radiological image; extracting a set of radiomic features from the mesenteric fat region; providing the set of radiomic features to a machine learning classifier configured to compute a probability of response to therapy in Crohn's disease based, at least in part, on the set of radiomic features; receiving, from the machine learning classifier, a probability that the region of tissue will respond to therapy; generating a classification of the patient as a responder or non-responder based, at least in part, on the probability; and displaying the classification.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to tracking abdominal orientation and activity for purposes of preventing or treating conditions of pregnancy, respiratory diseases or other types of medical conditions. In certain specific embodiments, the system, device, or method relates to identifying abdominal or sleep position orientation risk values, calculating and updating a cumulative risk value, comparing the cumulative risk value to a threshold, and outputting a warning when the cumulative risk value crosses the threshold.

Abstract: A wearable device includes at least one attachment member and an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor comprising an integrated electrode pair physically coupled to the at least one attachment member. The electrodermal activity sensor is configured to provide an EDA signal in response to contact between the integrated electrode pair and a skin surface of a user. The integrated electrode pair includes at least two concentric electrodes radially separated by at least one insulator. Each of the at least two concentric electrodes includes an upper surface configured to contact the skin surface of the user in order to generate the EDA signal.

Abstract: A knee examination method includes situating a patient on a patient support adjacent a robotic knee testing apparatus, the apparatus having a motion tracking system. The robotic knee testing apparatus is set up including defining a world coordinate system based on a fixed location of a transmitter of the motion tracking system. The patient is set up including determining one or more local coordinate systems each based on setting up the patient and on one or more robot based points. The robotic knee testing apparatus is operable to manipulate a leg of the patient.

Abstract: A system and method for digital monitoring of sleep apnea using non-invasive means for evaluating and monitoring obstructive sleep apnea by counting the number of oxygen desaturations, comprising a sensor (11) installed on the patient's finger, formed of an oximeter and an actigraph, a mobile telecommunications terminal (13) provided with a first application for interaction with said sensor and a remote server (16) provided with software for the final processing of the set of values measured by said sensor, wherein communication among the sensor, mobile terminal and remote server is provided by radiofrequency links. In addition, it is possible to monitor the patient's heart rate, body position, respiratory rate, and snoring, which is captured by the microphone (14) of the mobile terminal and preprocessed therein. The result of the processing performed in the remote server can be shown in the form of a graph and/or report.

Abstract: A system and method of treating a sleep disorder, including: detecting signals associated with at least one symptom or sign of the sleep disorder at one or more sensors; processing the signals to create a symbolic representation of the sleep disorder, wherein the symbolic representation indicates a relationship of the signals to the sleep disorder empirically and not based on physiologic mapping of the signals to the sleep disorder; and stimulating a region of a human body to alter the symbolic representation between detected signals and the sleep disorder, wherein the symbolic representation as altered indicates treatment of the sleep disorder.

Abstract: A method of performing closed-loop dialysis treatment during hemodialysis is provided. The method involves determining an initial ultrafiltration rate and setting an ultrafiltration pump of a dialysis system to the determined ultrafiltration rate. A series of measurements and calculations are made to ensure that a rate of change of blood volume during treatment follows a specified profile. A threshold may be used to keep the rate of change of blood volume tracking the profile. Patient fluid dynamics may be measured in real-time and used to determine the ultrafiltration pump rate.

Abstract: A method of determining a local cerebrospinal fluid flow rate. The method including the steps of positioning a distal end of the catheter in a flow of cerebrospinal fluid of the patient, the catheter including an infusion port and at least one temperature sensor positioned at a fixed distance from the infusion port, infusing a bolus of a temperature controlled fluid through the infusion port into the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, and monitoring a temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensor, wherein a change in the temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensor over time is representative of a local cerebrospinal fluid flow rate in proximity to the infusion port.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system (1) for remote assessment of a patient (P1), comprising: a first device (2) associated to a physician (P2), a second device (3) associated to the patient (P1), a medical device (4) associated to the patient (P1), wherein the second device (3) is configured to communicate with the medical device (4), and wherein the medical device (4) is configured to be programmed via the second device (3), wherein the first device (2) is further configured to communicate with the second device (3), and wherein the second device (3) is configured to be controlled via the first device (2), and wherein the second device (3) is configured to acquire data (S1, S2) indicative of at least one physiological parameter or of several physiological parameters (HR, F, P) of the patient (P1). Furthermore, a method for remote assessment is provided.

Abstract: A method and system for simultaneously performing ultrasound and thermoacoustic imaging includes directing RF energy with an RF emitter through a surface of the RF emitter and toward a region of interest within the object, wherein the region of interest has a material, a reference, and a boundary between the material and the reference, wherein the RF energy thermoacoustically induces an ultrasound signal at the surface of the RF emitter that travels through the object and reflects at the boundary; using the thermoacoustic system to receive a thermoacoustic multi-polar signal from a specific location on the boundary, wherein the thermoacoustic multi-polar signal is induced by the RF energy; receiving the reflected ultrasound signal; utilizing the thermoacoustic system and the reflected ultrasound signal to map the specific location within the object; and utilizing the thermoacoustic system and the thermoacoustic multi-polar signal to determine a parameter at the specific location.

Abstract: A system for performing fluid level measurements on a biological subject, the system including at least one substrate including a plurality of microstructures configured to breach a stratum corneum of the subject, at least some microstructures including an electrode, a signal generator operatively connected to at least one microstructure to apply an electrical stimulatory signal to the at least one microstructure and at least one sensor operatively connected to at least one microstructure, the at least one sensor being configured to measure electrical response signals from at least one microstructure. The system also includes one or more electronic processing devices that determine measured response signals, the response signals being at least partially indicative of a bioimpedance and perform an analysis at least in part using the measured response signals to determine at least one indicator at least partially indicative of fluid levels in the subject.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an oral data collection device comprising a mouthguard and at least two sensors, a medical analytics system comprising the device, and methods of using the device and system to provide a personalized treatment protocol, stage a health condition, measure a response to therapy, phenotype for selection to participate in drug trials, measure stability of an anatomical structure, or predict a rate of change of a health condition in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A method for health monitoring and a health monitoring garment are provided. The method for health monitoring includes: obtaining physical state information of a monitored subject via a health monitoring garment including a flexible display screen; determining whether the monitored subject needs an aid according to the physical state information; obtaining aid measure information corresponding to the physical state information according to the physical state information based on a determination that the monitored subject needs the aid; indicating the aid measure information via the flexible display screen.

Abstract: A medical system is configured to deliver an implantable medical device to a targeted implant site. The system may include a processor configured to receive a cardiac electrical signal and determine a feature of the cardiac electrical signal. The processor may be configured to determine a position of the delivery tool based on at least one feature of the cardiac electrical signal. The processor may detect a deployment position of the delivery tool in response to the cardiac electrical signal feature meeting criteria for detecting the deployment position.

Abstract: A microcirculation assessment device includes a wearable garment that includes one or more hyperspectral sensors. The hyperspectral sensors are positioned adjacent to the skin of a wearer of the garment. Such sensors enable an assessment of the macro and micro vasculature of a patient to be obtained, so as to facilitate medical diagnosis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for obtaining diagnostic data from a subject's ear. The device has an inserted position, a rotated position, a central body, an extension, and a receptor. The extension is connected to the central body and is adapted for insertion into the ear canal. In some implementations, the device comprises a first flexible arm and a second flexible arm extending from the central body. At least one of the flexible arms bends to confirm o the concha of the ear when the device is in the rotated position. The first and second flexible arms are configured to encourage a placement of the device such that the receptor is able to obtain the diagnostic data from the ear drum when the device is in the rotated position.

Abstract: An earpiece may include an earpiece housing, an intelligent control disposed within the earpiece housing, and a glucose sensor operatively connected to the intelligent control. The intelligent control may be configured to determine glucose levels associated with a user of the earpiece using the glucose sensor. The earpiece may further include a wireless transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing, the wireless transceiver operatively connected to the intelligent control. The glucose sensor may be a non-invasive glucose sensor such as a near infrared glucose sensor. The earpiece housing may be configured to position the glucose sensor against a wall of the external auditory canal.

Abstract: A blood monitoring system employs a finger holder capable of receiving and stabilizing fingers of various sizes. A blood monitoring system employs a bandpass filter array capable of reducing optical crosstalk.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter assembly for use in a medical procedure to conduct electrophysiological mapping. The catheter assembly includes a catheter having an end effector with a tip member. One or more insert-molded microelectrodes are located in the tip member of the end effector for conducting electrophysiological mapping. The insert-molded microelectrodes include a microelectrode and a composite that isolates the microelectrode from contact with the tip member.

Abstract: An implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) and a computer implemented method are provided. The ICM includes electrodes that are configured to sense analog cardiac activity (CA) signals when engaged with tissue at a location remote from the heart. One or more of the electrodes transition between an engaged state and disengaged state with respect to the tissue. An analog to digital (A/D) converter communicates with the electrodes along a data signal path. The A/D converts the analog CA signals to digital CA signal. An electrode-tissue feedback (ETF) circuit is provided along the data signal path between the electrodes and the A/D converter. The ETF circuit generates a feedback signal component into the data signal path when one or more of the electrodes is in the disengaged state. The feedback signal component is superimposed onto the analog CA signals.

Abstract: Apparatus includes a mat having a surface which contacts with a support means and opposing surface located with respect to a part of a person so that at least one parameter of the person is monitored by sensor means with the mat. The sensor means are connected with processing means to allow data relating to the at least one parameter to be collected and processed to generate a value which is indicative of the parameter at the time of the data collection and hence an indication of the condition of the person. The mat includes a plurality of spaced apart sensor means locations to provide an accurate collection of data for different parts and zones relating to the patient on a real time basis and make this available to care givers for the person.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with a protection device for protecting electronic circuitry, devices, and/or other components from induced currents and voltages generated during a cardiac ablation procedure. A system can include an ablation device near cardiac tissue of a heart. The system can further include a signal generator configured to generate a pulse waveform, where the signal generator coupled to the ablation device and configured to repeatedly deliver the pulse waveform to the ablation device in synchrony with a set of cardiac cycles of the heart. The system can further include a protection device configured to suppress induced current and voltage in an electronic device coupled to the protection device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to acquire first information related to reliability of biological information, calculate reliability information of the biological information based on the first information, and associate the reliability information with the biological information.

Abstract: A method of distinguishing a non-epileptic seizure from an epileptic seizure in a patient, comprising: detecting a seizure in a patient based on at least one first body signal of the patient selected from an autonomic signal, a neurologic signal, a metabolic signal, an endocrine signal, and a tissue stress marker signal; analyzing at least one second body signal of the patient selected from an autonomic signal, a neurologic signal, a metabolic signal, an endocrine signal, and a tissue stress marker signal; determining, based on the analyzing, at least a first classification index comprising at least one of an epileptic seizure index and a non-epileptic seizure index; and classifying the seizure as one of a non-epileptic seizure or an epileptic seizure based on the at least a first classification index. A medical device system capable of implementing the method. A computer-readable device for storing data that, when executed, perform the method.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices relate to monitoring biological conditions (e.g., vital signs) using patient-specific ranges. An example method includes receiving, from a sensor, first measurements of a vital sign of an individual determined automatically during a first time period and determining a baseline of the vital sign based on the first measurements by averaging the first measurements. A threshold of the vital sign can be a predetermined percentage of the baseline. Second measurements of the vital sign can be received from the sensor. In response to determining that at least one of the second measurements is outside of the range, an alarm may be triggered.

Abstract: A user, such as an elderly person, may be assisted by an assistance device in his or her caregiving environment that operates in conjunction with one or more server computers. The assistance device may execute a schedule of assistance actions where each assistance action is associated with a time and is executed at that time to assist the user. An assistance action may present an input request to a user, process a voice input of the user, and analyze the voice input to determine that the voice input corresponds to a negative response event, a positive response event, or a non-response event. Based on the categorization of one or more voice inputs as negative response events, positive response events, or non-response events, it may be determined to notify a caregiver of the user, for example where the user has not responded to a number of assistance actions.

Abstract: One or more devices, systems, methods and storage mediums for optical imaging medical devices, such as, but not limited to, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), single mode OCT, and/or multi-modal OCT apparatuses and systems, and methods and storage mediums for use with same, for viewing, controlling, updating, and emphasizing one or more imaging modalities and/or for constructing or reconstructing 2D and/or 3D structure(s) are provided herein. One or more embodiments provide at least one intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI), method, device, apparatus, system, or storage medium to comprehend information, including, but not limited to, molecular structure of a vessel, and to provide an ability to manipulate the vessel information and/or to construct or reconstruct 2D and/or 3D structure(s) of the vessel to improve or maximize accuracy in one or more images.

Abstract: The present application discloses an X-ray imaging device and a method of imaging using the X-ray imaging device. The X-ray imaging device comprises a rotating mechanism provided with a radiation source comprising a first radiation source and a second radiation source, the first radiation source and the second radiation source respectively emitting first light and second light, wherein the first light and the second light alternately irradiate a radiated body; and a detector for detecting the first light and the second light passing through the radiated body.

Abstract: A method is for capturing projection data. The method includes positioning the first diaphragm jaw and a second diaphragm jaw to set a layer collimation of a fan beam of radiation via the first diaphragm jaw and the second diaphragm jaw; capturing projection data of a region of a patient to be imaged via a detector and radiation source rotated in a plane of rotation, moving the region of the patient to be imaged relative to the plane of rotation, the fan beam penetrating the region of the patient to be imaged and striking the detector; and moving at least one of the first and second diaphragm jaw during the capturing, to dynamically adjust a position of a boundary surface of the fan beam to a position of a boundary surface of the region, to avoid the fan beam penetrating the patient outside the region to be imaged.

Abstract: There is provided a radiation detection device capable of protecting a radiation detection panel stored thereinside. A radiation detection device includes: a front surface member; a rear surface member that is assembled with the front surface member and that comprises a first rib formed along an outer edge and a second rib formed along the first rib inside the first rib; and a radiation detection panel that is disposed between the front surface member and the rear surface member and detects radiation incident from the front surface member side.

Abstract: A sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover is provided. The sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover includes an enclosure configured to be secured to a medical table and to cover a portion of a C-arm, two sidewalls extending from a rotation end to a bottom end. The enclosure may include a front wall extending between the two sidewalls, enabling a medical professional to move around the enclosure to access a patient on the medical table. The enclosure may include a bottom wall coupled to the front wall and the two sidewalls, wherein the two sidewalls, the front wall, and the bottom wall form an envelope configured to receive the portion of the C-arm. The sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover may include one or more securing mechanisms configured to secure the C-arm cover to the medical table, wherein the one or more securing mechanisms are positioned at the rotation end of the enclosure.

Abstract: A method for controlling the movement of an X-ray source via a suspension device includes obtaining, during a movement of the suspension device along the rail, a first speed of the suspension device at the first reference point. The first reference point may correspond to a first target position. The method may also include determining whether the first speed of the suspension device at the first reference point is less than a threshold speed. In response to a result of the determination that the first speed of the suspension device at the first reference point is less than the threshold speed, the method may further include actuating a control device to move the suspension device to the first target position.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for operating a radiation treatment delivery system. The method includes generating, by a processing device, a set of instructions for a volumetric imager based on a set of directionalities for a radiation beam of a linear accelerator (LINAC) to avoid a collision between the volumetric imager and the LINAC, wherein the set of instructions comprises physical locations of the volumetric imager and timing values corresponding to the physical locations. The method further includes operating the volumetric imager during the radiation treatment delivery according to the set of instructions.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus includes a moving unit for changing an irradiation position which is a position of a subject to be irradiated with X-rays by moving at least one of an imaging unit for emitting X-rays to a subject and a top board, and a control control unit for performing control for displaying on a first display unit a two-dimensional virtual plane image which is a two-dimensional image in which an image indicating the skin dose for each of a plurality of irradiation positions and a scale image indicating at least one of the distance and the angle with respect to a reference position are superimposed on a virtual plane.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems, methods, and devices for performing high-resolution computer tomography (CT) scans providing highly detailed images of particular regions using whole body clinical CT scanners while maintaining high imaging speeds and low dose levels. In particular, the disclosed systems use flat panel detectors in conjunction with common CT detectors to quickly produce high-resolution CT images.

Abstract: A method for supporting an evaluator in evaluation of a CT data set of a vascular system is provided. The vascular system is segmented, and an evaluation parameters are determined from the segmentation. An abstracted representation of the vascular system up to the limit generation is displayed, where each vascular segment is allocated at least one display element of a predefined minimum size that is the same for all vascular segments. Display elements of a path from the vascular segment of the zeroth generation to a vascular segment of the limit generation are represented in a first direction of the representation in succession, and display elements of the same generation allocated to different paths follow one another in a second direction transverse thereto. Each display element allocated to a vascular segment is represented in a type of representation corresponding to the value of the evaluation parameter for the vascular segment.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described including acquiring 3D image data of a targeted vertebra. A processor indicates the targeted vertebra within the 3D image data. A radiopaque element is positioned on the body of the subject with respect to the spine and a radiographic image is acquired. The processor (a) generates a plurality of 2D projections of the targeted vertebra from the 3D image data, (b) for each vertebra that is visible in the radiographic image, identifies if there exists a 2D projection of the targeted vertebra that matches the radiographic image of the vertebra that is visible, and (c) in response, indicates on the 2D radiographic image the vertebra for which a match with a projection of the targeted vertebra was identified, such that a location of the targeted vertebra is identified with respect to the radiopaque element. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: Pain factors are labeled with targeted agents or markers delivered into the body. The labeled pain factors are imaged with appropriate imaging tools in a manner allowing selective identification and localization of areas of pain source or transmission. The labeled pain factors allow spatial differentiation in the imaging sufficient to specify the location of the pain so as to drive therapeutic decisions and techniques in order to treat the pain. Pain factors labeled and imaged in this manner may include one or more of nerve factors, blood vessel factors, cellular factors, and inflammation factors. Labeled markers may include for example radioactive materials (e.g. tritiated or iodinated molecules) or other materials such as metal (e.g. gold) nanoparticles. Intermediary binding materials may be used, such as for example bi-specific antibodies. Therapeutic components of the system and method include for example localized energy delivery or ablation treatments, or local drug or other chemical delivery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for taking X-ray images. The method may include obtaining reference data associated with an object, the reference data including at least one of height data or historical data. The method may also include determining at least one of a start point or an end point of an imaging region associated with the object based on the reference data. The method may further include causing to take an X-ray image of the imaging region based on at least one of the start point or the end point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for controlling an X-ray imaging device. The method may include causing an X-ray source to emit X-rays to irradiate a subject. The method may also include generating an X-ray image of the subject. The X-ray image may be generated using a detector that is arranged to face the X-ray source to detect a portion of the X-rays that pass through the subject. And the method may further include causing to project, using an optical projection device, the X-ray image of the subject on a surface of the subject.