Abstract: A disinfecting floor mat having a disinfecting wet station (or wet side) onto which a user may step and wet the bottoms of his/her shoes with a disinfecting and/or cleaning solution are described. The wet section can comprise a shallow pool over which an elastomeric cover is provided that has small holes. slits or other openings distributed thereon permitting the solution to flow therethrough when the cover is stepped upon to make contact with the shallow pool bottom. A reservoir of cleaning solution can be provided that is in fluid communication with the shallow pool to help ensure it remains full. Optionally, the floor mat can further include a drying section (or dry side) located next to the wet section to permit a user to substantially dry the bottoms of his/her shoes after disinfecting the shoe bottoms in the wet section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lint roller having a handle by which the lint roller may be gripped and held and with an elongate spindle for carrying an encircling replaceable lint catching roll, wherein the handle grip is an elongate canister/tubular housing that the spindle and lint-catching roll may be slidingly inserted into and housed within when the lint roller is not in use; and the lint roller further has a bi-directional coupling body, the coupling body having a coupling device configured whereby the handle may be attached in one orientation to act as a handle or de-mounted and attached in an opposing orientation to act as the housing for the lint-catching roll. The coupling device preferably includes a unitary screw thread around the circumference of the coupling body at an intermediate zone along its length whereby the handle may reach it and couple with it from either end of the coupling body.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes an endoscope including at least one switch, each of which can be assigned two functions, and a controller. The controller sets a plurality of function pairs, each of which is composed of a combination of any one of a plurality of first functions and any one of a plurality of second functions, and assigns one function pair selected from the plurality of function pairs to the switch, measures a switch pressing time period after the switch is pressed, and executes the first function when the switch pressing is released before a predetermined first time period elapses after the switch is pressed and executes the second function when the switch pressing time period passes the first time period.

Abstract: Aspects of articulating devices and methods are disclosed. An exemplary articulating device may comprise an interior core with a reinforcing extending along a central axis, an exterior layer bonded to the interior core by an interface, and a lumen extending through the exterior layer, exterior of the reinforcing element, and parallel to the central axis. A steering wire may be moveable in the lumen to articulate a distal end of the device relative to the central axis in response to a force applied to the steering wire. Related methods of manufacturing an articulating device are also described.

Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. A polymeric articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.

Abstract: Devices for joining an endoscope with a system for cleaning a colon or other body lumen are presented. Embodiments include variable placement of distal portions of suction components with respect to the endoscope, multiple suction tubes and/or suction portals, and devices for protecting colon walls from suction damage.

Abstract: An overtube system configured to introduce an endoscope into a body, includes a tubular main body formed to be insertable for the endoscope; a balloon attached to an cuter circumferential surface of the main body; a driver configured to inflate and deflate the balloon; and a controller configured to control the driver, wherein the controller is configured to: generate an operation signal for the driver, calculate a relative rotation state between the main body and the endoscope around a longitudinal axis of the endoscope, generate a correction operation signal by correcting the operation signal according to the relative rotation state, and transmit the correction operation signal to the driver to operate the driver.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a medical device. The medical device may include an elongate member, having a proximal end and a distal end and at least two lumens extending therebetween. At least one of the lumens may be an imaging lumen configured to hold an imaging device, and an imaging device may be disposed inside the imaging lumen. A signal transmitting device may extend longitudinally through the imaging lumen. A distal end of the signal transmitting device may be operably coupled to the imaging device and a proximal end may be operably coupled to a processor. The processor may be located outside of the imaging lumen. The signal transmitting device may transmit signals between the imaging device and the processor. A grounded, braided catheter may be disposed within and extend the length of the elongate member, surrounding the imaging lumen.

Abstract: An endoscope aid 100 to be attachably and detachably attached to a treatment tool insertion channel 23 of an endoscope 2 includes a tubular member 101 capable of being fixed to an outlet portion 25 in a state where the tubular member 101 is fitted inside the outlet portion 25 of the treatment tool insertion channel 23 that is kept in the shape of a straight pipe regardless of bending of a bending part 15 of the endoscope 2. When the tubular member 101 is fixed to the outlet portion 25, a proximal end 101A of the tubular member 101 located on a side opposite to an outlet side of the treatment tool insertion channel 23 is disposed closer to the outlet side of the treatment tool insertion channel 23 than a proximal end 15A of the bending part 15.

Abstract: An endoscope conduit switching device includes: a cap that is made of resin, the cap including a pressing surface to be pressed by an operator and a shaft hole formed on a surface of the cap on a side opposite to the pressing surface; and a shaft having one end that is inserted into the shaft hole of the cap and as other end that is inserted into a conduit of the endoscope. The cap is joined to the shaft with a first joint portion and a second joint portion that are spaced apart from each other along a direction in which the shaft extends.

Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.

Abstract: An instrument for use with an endoscope may include an elongate section configured to move exterior to the endoscope. The elongate section may include a distal end and a proximal end. The instrument may also include an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongate section, and an actuation device attached to the proximal end of the elongate section. The actuation device may be configured to operate the end effector. The instrument may also include a guiding member coupled to the elongate section. The guiding member may be configured to be coupled to an external surface of the endoscope to permit the guiding member to move longitudinally relative to the endoscope. The guiding member may be coupled to the elongate section such that the end effector may extend past a distal end of the endoscope and move in a transverse direction independent of the movement of the distal end of the endoscope.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an insertion section; a flow passage; a closed space forming member configured to form a closed space in at least a portion of an intestine; a pump configured to apply pressurization and depressurization to a liquid in the closed space a plurality of times through the flow passage in a state where the liquid is retained in the closed space; a flow passage allowing the liquid in the closed space to which the pressurization and the depressurization are applied the plurality of times through the flow passage to flow out to an outside of the intestine, and a liquid discharge opening.

Abstract: A fluid control device for endoscope includes a gas feeding conduit, an operation button and a deforming portion. The deforming portion is disposed on a downstream side with respect to the operation button, and has a closing portion which is brought into contact with an inner wall of the gas feeding conduit in a state where the operation button is not pushed.

Abstract: An endoscope conduit switching device includes: a movable piston portion that is movable to be inserted into and removed from a conduit of an endoscope, the movable piston portion including a piston and a packing, the piston being made of resin and extending along a conduit of an endoscope, the piston including a proximal end portion and a small diameter portion thinner than the proximal end portion, the packing being made of an elastic material and being provided on an outer circumference of at least a part of the proximal end portion and on an outer circumference of the small diameter portion, the packing being configured to fill a gap between the piston inserted in the conduit and the conduit.

Abstract: A control method and a control system for a capsule endoscope are provided. The control method comprises acquiring a frame rate of the capsule endoscope. The frame rate is the number of frames of images captured by the capsule endoscope per unit time. The control method further comprises controlling the number of radio frequency transmission channels that are turned on according to the frame rate. The number of radio frequency transmission channels that are turned on is at least two, and the radio frequency transmission channels transmit the captured images. The control method and control system for the capsule endoscope can adaptively distribute a plurality of radio frequency transmission channels according to the real-time position of the capsule endoscope, and further turn on the radio frequency transmission channels to transmit a plurality of signals synchronously or asynchronously.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention, a first image is continuously acquired and displayed as a moving image by using first observation light until a still image acquisition instruction is received. When the still image acquisition instruction is received, a first image and a second image are acquired as still images by using first observation light and second observation light. After the still images have been acquired, a first image is acquired and displayed as a moving image again by using first observation light. Thus, the user is able to acquire still images by using first observation light and second observation light as necessary (for example, in response to a user instruction, or at a timing when acquisition of a still image is necessary such as when a region of interest is detected) while continuing observation with the first image, and is able to observe and classify a photographic subject.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for displaying an estimated location of an instrument. In one aspect, the method includes determining a first location of the instrument based on first location data generated by a set of one or more location sensors for the instrument, the first location data corresponding to a first time period, and after the first time period, receiving a user command to move the instrument during a second time period. The method also includes estimating a second location of the instrument based on the first location and the received user command, the estimated second location corresponding to the second time period, and confirming the estimated second location based on second location data generated by the set of location sensors. The method further includes causing the estimated second location to be displayed prior to the confirmation of the estimated second location.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for displaying an estimated location of an instrument. In one aspect, the method includes determining a first location of the instrument based on first location data generated by a set of one or more location sensors for the instrument, the first location data corresponding to a first time period, and after the first time period, receiving a user command to move the instrument during a second time period. The method also includes estimating a second location of the instrument based on the first location and the received user command, the estimated second location corresponding to the second time period, and confirming the estimated second location based on second location data generated by the set of location sensors. The method further includes causing the estimated second location to be displayed prior to the confirmation of the estimated second location.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: an illumination optical system that transmits illumination light generated by a light source therethrough to radiate the illumination light onto a subject, the illumination optical system being made of a transparent medium; an objective optical system that collects light from the subject irradiated with the illumination light; and a distal-end frame that accommodates the illumination optical system and the objective optical system, the distal-end frame being made of a scattering medium, wherein the illumination optical system radiates one part of the illumination light that has been transmitted therethrough indirectly onto the subject through the distal-end frame and radiates an other part of the illumination light directly onto the subject without passing through the distal-end frame.

Abstract: A medical observation system for observing a biological object includes a medical light source apparatus for illuminating the biological object. The medical light source apparatus includes a first, second and third laser light sources that emit respective first, second, and third laser light beams. First and second laser light beams have different wavelength bands. The medical light source apparatus also includes an optical assembly including a reflecting surface disposed to reflect the first laser light beam, cause the second laser light beam to be transmitted therethrough, and guide the first laser light beam and the second laser light beam in a same direction. The medical light source apparatus also includes a reflection mirror having a reflecting surface that is not parallel with the reflecting surface of the optical assembly. The system includes a medical observation device including a detector for detecting a light received from the biological object.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus including: a light source configured to emit illumination light including light in a first wavelength band included in a blue wavelength band, light in a first narrowband included in a green wavelength band, and light in a second narrowband having a same light absorption coefficient of hemoglobin as that of the light in the first narrowband; an imager configured to acquire a first image of an object in the first wavelength band, a first narrowband image of the object in the first narrowband, and a second narrowband image of the object in the second narrowband; and a processor including hardware. The processor is configured to implement acquiring scattering characteristics information based on a comparison result between the first narrowband image and the second narrowband image, and generating an observation image using the first image, the first narrowband image, and the scattering characteristics information.

Abstract: An endoscope reprocessor includes: a treatment tank; a transmission panel made of a transmitting material that allows an observation wave to transmit through the transmitting material, the transmission panel being disposed such that the observation wave is allowed to transmit from a reprocessor outer surface to an inside of the treatment tank; and at least one terminal holding member disposed on the reprocessor outer surface, and configured to hold an observation terminal at a position that allows the observation terminal to observe the inside of the treatment tank through the transmission panel, the observation terminal including a receiver that receives the observation wave.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a distal end member including a fluid passage, a first distal end cover made of an elastically deformable material, a second distal end cover made of a material harder than that of the first distal end cover, and a nozzle. The nozzle includes a nozzle channel portion communicating with the fluid passage and an ejection port. The endoscope further includes a first nozzle configuring portion provided to the first distal end cover, configuring at least part of the nozzle, and configuring at least part of a channel bending portion having a bent shape in the nozzle channel portion. The first nozzle configuring portion is covered by the second distal end cover in a mounted state.

Abstract: A sinus entering endos cope according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body including a plurality of operation parts; an insertion part extending from the front end of the body to be inserted into the sinus through the nasal cavity, and having at least one working channel; and an applicator rod part which is disposed in the body and on which a plurality of applicators which can selectively enter through the working channel can be mounted.

Abstract: A dynamic illuminator includes a central aperture, a ring of inner light sources, a plurality of primary illumination arrays, and a plurality of secondary illumination arrays. The ring of inner light sources is arranged around the central aperture. The plurality of primary illumination arrays extends along radial axes from the central aperture outside of the ring of inner light sources, wherein the primary illumination arrays each includes a plurality of primary light sources. The plurality of secondary illumination arrays is disposed along secondary axes extending from the central aperture outside of the ring of inner light sources. The secondary illumination arrays each includes a plurality of secondary light sources. The secondary axes of the secondary illumination arrays are disposed angularly between adjacent ones of the primary illumination arrays.

Abstract: Provided is an ophthalmic apparatus for examining an examinee's eye, including: an examination device configured to examine the examinee's eye; an approacher in the examination device, configured to approach the examinee; a detector configured to detect approach of the approacher to the examinee; and a controller configured to switch an operation mode between a first mode where an avoidance operation for avoiding the approach is performed and a second mode where the avoidance operation is not performed, upon the detector detecting the approach.

Abstract: A system for administering a subjective refraction test on a patient includes a phoropter having a plurality of lenses, a display device, and a computing device coupled to the phoropter and the display device. The computing device is configured to generate a script corresponding to a first set of conditions for a first sub-test of the plurality of sub-tests, receive an input indicative of the patient's vision under the first set of conditions, determine an endpoint for the first sub-test of the plurality of sub-tests based on the input, communicate a signal to the phoropter and the display device causing the patient to be presented with a second set of conditions in response to the input, generate and display an updated script corresponding to the second set of conditions, wherein the updated script provides a prompt for updated patient feedback under the second set of conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vision measurement device including: an eyepiece with a lens; an outer tube connected to the eyepiece including a target having a predetermined pattern, the target being movable along an optical axis of the lens with respect to the outer tube; a diopter indicator with an indicating portion and a pointing portion; wherein during the movement of the target with respect to the outer tube along the optical axis of the lens, one of the indicator portion and the pointing portion moves along with the target with respect to the outer tube while the other of the indicator portion and the pointing portion does not move, and when an eye is capable of clearly seeing the predetermined pattern on the target through the eyepiece, the value of the scale indicated by the pointing portion corresponds to the diopter of the eye.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing vision and correcting vision problems are provided. A head-mountable virtual reality display controlled via a computing device can be worn by a user to display virtual reality images to the user. The images can be displayed as part of an interactive and engaging activity that can be used to determine a value of a certain parameter of the user's eyes. The activity can also be intended as a treatment procedure during which user's eyes are trained to perceive objects having certain properties that unassisted eyes of the user are normally not able to perceive. User input is acquired to determine user's perception of the displayed virtual reality images. The computing device can be a smartphone configured to perform the vision tests or treatment under control of a remote computing device operated by a trained clinician.

Abstract: The invention relates to the evaluation of the perception of colors by mammals with a view to obtaining a characteristic biomarker of each tested subject. It takes advantage of the slow pupillary oscillatory response to generate an objective neurological signature of this perception of colors. A method based on pupil frequency tagging is used at a tagging frequency Ftag adapted to the pupil response speed. A dynamic two-color stimulus is displayed, this stimulus comprising a two-color pattern the colors of which are inverted at the frequency Ftag, one of the colors gradually varying in a range of possible values. From the pupillary response, a signal representative of the oscillation power of the pupil is generated. The minimum of this signal corresponds to the relative iso-luminance of the tested pair of colors.

Abstract: A method for administering a cone contrast color vision test includes displaying a first color at a first contrast level in a first region of a display and a second color at a first contrast level in a second region of the display, receiving a first input signal via an input device that indicates whether the patient recognizes the first region, displaying the first color at a second contrast level in a third region of the display and the second color at a second contrast level in a fourth region of the display, receiving a second input signal indicative of whether the patient recognizes the third region, assigning a score related to cone sensitivity of the first color at the first and second contrast levels, storing the score, and comparing the score to a previous score to calculate a progression of a cone sensitivity loss.

Abstract: An evaluation device for tear secretion uses an air nozzle and a thermal camera device to cause minor irritations to the eyes and record the temperature changes of the eyes to evaluate the quantity of the tear secretion and to determine whether the subject is able to perform reflex tearing normally or not.

Abstract: A method for capturing biometric measurement data of a patient's eye, in which the fixation is monitored during the entire biometric measurement. Information in respect of the fixation is extracted, depending on the different recording modes, from already available or additionally captured recordings and/or data. Central retinal OCT scans with absolute fixation information and frontal images with relative fixation information with or without at least partial diffuse lighting are used. On the basis of this extracted fixation information, the subsequent evaluation only uses the captured biometric measurement data captured just before, at the same time as or just after frontal images with the correct fixation. The method can also be applied to different measurement tasks, in which use is made of different measurement modes and in which the alignment of the measurement object is important for the measurement results.

Abstract: An optical measurement instrument includes optical coherence tomography (OCT) interferometer and a pupil retro illumination system which directs laser light onto the retina of an eye via the sample arm of the OCT interferometer. The laser light passes through an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted into the eye, and an iris camera captures an image of the eye from a portion of the light returned from the retina of the eye, the returned light also passing through the IOL. One or more fiducials of the IOL are detected from the captured image, and an angular orientation of the eye is ascertained from the one or more detected fiducials.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for diagnosing declarative memory loss using mouse tracking to follow the visual gaze of a subject taking a visual paired comparison test. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosing dementia such as mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for transmitting signals ultrasonically among a network of implantable and wearable biological devices. The devices includes one or more implantable nodes, which include a sensing and/or actuating unit, at least one gateway node, and at least one access point node. Ultrasonic signals can be transmitted through the body by the implantable nodes to and from the gateway node, for transmission to and from the access point node. The access point node can be connected to the Internet. In this manner, remote instructions can be transmitted to the implantable nodes and data obtained at the implantable nodes can be transmitted to remote sites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid system for performing a magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) and a radiofrequency ablation on a patient, comprising the following characteristics: a) the hybrid system comprises a magnetic resonance tomography system in which MRT high-frequency signals for carrying out the magnetic resonance tomography can be generated and supplied on an output terminal of the magnetic resonance tomography system; b) the hybrid system comprises at least one ablation electrode for performing the radiofrequency ablation; and c) the at least one ablation electrode is coupled to the output terminal of the magnetic resonance tomography system such that the radiofrequency ablation can be carried out by the at least one ablation electrode by means of the MRT high-frequency signals. The invention also relates to a method for operating such a hybrid system.

Abstract: A device and method for guided insertion of microelectrodes into tissue, the device involving a flexible optical fiber for optical coherence tomography imaging, a metal layer coating the optical fiber for recording electrical signals and an outer insulation layer coating the metal layer along the optical fiber length, and the method involving inserting an optical fiber coated with a metal layer and further coated with an insulation layer into a tissue, collecting intraoperative image data through the optical fiber by optical coherence tomography, receiving the image data on a computer and displaying the image on a monitor, using the image data to determine a location in the tissue, receiving an electrical nerve signal through the metal layer, and measuring the electrical nerve signal on an electro-physiological recording system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for detecting individual tumor cells, tumor clusters and micro metastases in the circulatory system which are enriched with a photo-sensitive substance. It is the object of the invention to provide a device allowing both a secure diagnostic detection of individual tumor cells in the circulatory system of humans and mammals and their therapeutic elimination in situ.

Abstract: An apparatus for the real time evaluation of in vivo tissue ablation is provided. The apparatus comprises a Near Infrared illumination source that delivers light to one side of a windowed flow-thru cuvette and exit to a Fourier-Transform Infrared [FTIR] spectrometer opposite the light source. The light traversal is via fiberoptic cables. While surgical smoke traverses the cuvette, the smoke is subjected to continuous FTIR sampling and those samples are compared in real time to a database of known cancer, necrotic or diseased tissue spectrums, utilizing Artificial Intelligence [AI] software. The apparatus in real-time indicates to the surgeon weather the ablation smoke contains cancerous or normal tissue via LED's, sounds, or tactile indicators.

Abstract: Intraoperative functional mapping using an intraoperative thermal imaging system is described. The system enables higher resolution images, faster acquisition speeds, and is non-invasive. The high resolution functional maps can provide physiologic information, prognostic information, and functional network structures to a neurosurgeon in a time efficient manner.

Abstract: A system for direct imaging and diagnosing of abnormal cells in a target tissue includes a disposable optical speculum and an image acquisition system having the speculum assembled on and mechanically secured thereto. The image acquisition system is arranged to capture at least one of a single image or multiple images or video of cells within the target tissue using at least one of bright field or dark field ring illumination divided into independently operated segments to obtain a plurality of data sets. An image analysis and control unit in communication with the image acquisition system analyzes the data sets and applies algorithms to the data sets for diagnosing abnormal cells.

Abstract: A system and method for image reconstruction for non-contact ultrasound is provided, where maps or ultrasound images of a subject may be generated without physically contacting the subject. Adjusting or optimizing the photoacoustic excitation system may be performed, such as with beam shaping, surface modifications, or closed-loop automated adjustments. 2D and/or 3D spatial locations of source and receiver laser spots may be used to provide a spatial reference location for ultrasound image reconstruction in a clinically efficacious manner. In addition, point tracking, surface profile characterization, laser adjustments, and/or surface enhancements may be used to facilitate image reconstruction of the subject.

Abstract: A deep body thermometer includes an upper exterior body including a foamed material of closed cells or semi-closed cells having waterproof properties and that is in a substantially hat-like shape in a side view, a lower exterior body having a peripheral edge in close contact with the upper exterior body, a sticking member that has adhesiveness and one surface that is stuck to an outer side surface of the lower exterior body, a wiring substrate housed in an accommodation space defined by the upper and exterior bodies, and an operation switch electrically connected to the wiring substrate. The operation switch receives an operation input in which an input direction of operation force is substantially parallel to the sticking member and does not receive an operation input in which an input direction of operation force is substantially perpendicular to the sticking member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting the body temperature of a patient, wherein the patient has a fistula for draining blood into an extracorporeal circuit and/or for supplying blood from an extracorporeal circuit, wherein a thermal image recording of the fistula or of a part of the fistula is produced by means of an infrared camera for the purpose of detecting the body temperature of the patient. The present invention further relates to a dialysis machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (3) for remotely monitoring a patient with chronic heart failure, said device comprising: a first communication interface (11) suitable for communicating with a weighing scales (5) in order to obtain a measurement of the patient's weight; a second communication interface (13) suitable for communicating with an oxygen meter (7) in order to obtain measurements of the patient's heart rate and blood oxygen saturation level; a third communication interface (15) suitable for transmitting a warning to the patient; and a computer (19) connected to the three interfaces (11, 13, 14), comprising a memory (21) suitable for storing the daily measurements collected, said computer being configured to generate a warning when the collected measurements indicate the likely onset of cardiac decompensation.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program is described comprising: applying an electrical signal to a first electrical circuit formed between a first device electrode and a first eyelid electrode, an eyeball electrical path between the first eyelid electrode and a second eyelid electrode, the second eyelid electrode and a second device electrode, and the second device electrode and the first device electrode; and determining current and/or voltage measurements of the first electrical circuit, wherein a current and/or voltage is generated in the first electrical circuit in response to the applied electrical signal, and wherein the first device electrode is configured to form a first capacitor with the first eyelid electrode and the second device electrode is configured to form a second capacitor with the second eyelid electrode.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a hollow flexible shaft having a central longitudinal axis and an imaging window therein. An optical fiber extends within the hollow flexible shaft substantially along the central axis. A distal tip of the optical fiber is attached to the hollow flexible shaft and aligned with the imaging window so as to transfer an optical coherence tomography signal through the imaging window. A handle is attached to the hollow flexible shaft configured rotate the hollow flexible shaft at speeds of greater than 1,000 rpm.

Abstract: The invention is a system for monitoring and reporting health and wellness data. The system includes a pre-qualification mechanism, whereby an individual can become a pre-qualified user. The system also includes a plurality of stations, with each station including a user identification unit to determine if the user is a pre-qualified user and, if so, identify that pre-qualified user and a toilet. The toilet includes a bowl to receive excreta, two or more sensors configured to detect properties of the excreta from a pre-qualified user, and a bowl clearing mechanism to dispose of the excreta. Each station also includes a station processor configured to receive signals from the two or more sensors and from the user identification unit to create excreta event data for the identified pre-qualified user. Each station also includes a station data communication unit.