Abstract: Apparatus for determining respiratory information about a user, the apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of temperature sensors, each temperature sensor having a field of view, the temperature sensors being arranged to detect a temperature gradient within volume of interest and each providing an output signal; b. a support frame having a head on which said temperature sensors are mounted, the support frame and temperature sensors making no contact, in use, with the user; and c. a processor for processing one or more of said output signals to determine said respiratory information about the user.

Abstract: An incentive spirometry monitoring device and method of use. The device can be integrated to/made a part of an incentive spirometer and is capable of monitoring inspiration within the incentive spirometer. The incentive spirometry monitoring device has a user interface for inputting a variety of different parameters, including a desired air volume, as well as attempt thresholds. Results can be stored such that medical personnel can review attempts by a patient to monitor therapeutic use, as well as encouraging patient use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for collecting different selected exhaled breath samples, or fractions thereof, on a single sample capture device, the method comprising the steps of: (a)collecting a first exhaled breath sample by contacting the sample with a capture device comprising an adsorbent material; (b)collecting a second exhaled breath sample by contacting the second sample with said capture device, wherein the first and second exhaled breath samples are caused to be captured on the capture device in a spatially separated manner.

Abstract: A guide apparatus in the form of two flexible strips marked with scales, arranged perpendicular and slidable with respect to each other is used for anatomical mapping and marking of buttocks, especially for the purpose of defining sites suitable for lateral injection of filler into the buttocks for the purpose of lifting the buttocks as a cosmetic objective.

Abstract: A length measuring apparatus for measuring length of a measuring object, includes a scale part provided to the measuring object, the scale part having two-dimensional codes with different patterns provided alongside at least in a longitudinal direction; a reading unit configured to read the two-dimensional codes; an obtaining unit configured to obtain coordinate information based on the two-dimensional code ; and a conversion unit configured to convert the obtained coordinate information to length information based on a previously generated correspondence between the coordinate information and length information of the measuring object.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating the efficacy of entertaining elements during physical and cognitive therapeutic sessions are disclosed. The system is comprised of a means for providing visual and auditory information, prompting a user to perform physical and cognitive tasks of varying difficulty. The system is further comprised of a means of tracking the user's movements to provide feedback to the user and assess the performance of the user's movements. Prompted movements are designed to provide occupational therapeutic benefits to the user and may increase or decrease in difficulty based on prior assessments of a user's movements. Entertaining elements are introduced in the visual and auditory information and assessed for their impact on the user's performance of the movements.

Abstract: This invention, a Purkinjenator™ optical system, is an eye-tracker and methodology for tracking Purkinje reflection images from a human eye in real-time, which allows for the XYZ position and tip/tilt of structures inside the eye to be determined in real-time. When used in combination with programmable groups of IR LED light sources, unique patterns of Purkinje reflections from internal surfaces (and corneal surfaces) can be identified. Thus, XYZ positioning and tip/tilt of internal structures can be accurately and rapidly determined. An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) optical system can be combined with the Purkinjenator™ optical system to provide Z-axis distance information.

Abstract: An image acquisition system includes a plurality of illumination sources, each configured to emit light having a specified central wavelength, a first light sensing element having a first field of view and configured to receive illumination reflected from a portion of a surgical site, a second light sensing element having a second field of view and configured to receive illumination reflected from a second portion of the surgical site, and a computing system. The computing system is configured to receive data from the first light sensing element and from the second light sensing element, compute imaging data based on the data received from the first and second light sensing elements, and transmit the imaging data for receipt by a display system. The second field of view may overlap at least a portion of the first field of view. A control system of the image acquisition system may function similarly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sensing systems that may comprise a replaceable sensor element, a readout system and, optionally, a mount to adhere the device to a patient or to a connected device. Also disclosed herein are methods and design to attach a sensor substrate onto the wearable system conveniently, e.g., magnetically. Also disclosed herein are methods and designs to read and write signals to and from the sensor element while attached to the wearable system for subsequent transmission and processing. Also disclosed herein are designs and methods to create magnetically attachable FPC sensor substrate with a magnetic core.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of blood glucose monitoring. A device for determining a blood glucose level includes a first light emitting unit configured to emit a first light; a second light emitting unit configured to emit a second light, wherein one of the first light and the second light is configured to be insensitive to glucose content in blood; a first light receiving unit configured to generate a first signal based on the first light; and a second light receiving unit configured to generate a second signal based on the second light.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide implantable glucose sensors enveloped by a biocompatible sleeve as well as methods for making and using them. In such sensors, the biocompatible sleeve is formed from selected materials that function to inhibit or avoid a foreign body response in patients that can be generated by implanted medical devices. Typical embodiments of the invention include an implantable glucose sensor used in the management of diabetes.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring a user by calibrating one or more noninvasive sensors to track a user glucose level at one or more user physical activity conditions; generating a calibration based on the one or more user conditions; and in real time detecting a current user condition and applying the calibration to accurately estimate the user glucose or insulin level.

Abstract: A light source unit emits beam light of a wavelength that is absorbed by glucose. A light application control unit gives multiple-application of the beam light emitted by the light source unit to a site of measurement. A detection unit detects each of a plurality of photoacoustic signals that are generated at the site of measurement due to the multiple-application of the beam light by the light application control unit. A processing unit averages the plurality of photoacoustic signals detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for non-invasively measuring blood glucose levels in a biological sample based on spectral data. This includes at least one light source configured to strike a target area of a sample, at least one light detector, which includes a preamplifier having a feedback resistor, positioned to receive light from the at least one light source and to generate an output signal, having a time dependent current, which is indicative of the power of light detected, and a processor configured to receive the output signal from the at least one light detector and based on the received output signal, calculate the attenuance attributable to blood in a sample present in the target area and eliminate effect of uncertainty caused by temperature dependent detector response of the at least one light detector, and based on the calculated attenuance, determine a blood glucose level associated with a sample.

Abstract: A component concentration measurement device includes a light application unit that applies beam light of a wavelength that is absorbed by glucose to a site of measurement, and a detection unit that detects a photoacoustic signal which is generated at the site of measurement where the beam light emitted from the light application unit has been applied. The component concentration measurement device also includes a thickness measurement unit that measures a thickness of the site of measurement, and a correction unit that corrects an acoustic signal detected by the detection unit with the thickness measured by the thickness measurement unit.

Abstract: An oximeter device 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 device. An accelerometer of the oximeter device can detect movement of the oximeter device when oximetry measurements are made by the oximeter device. An amount of the movement is an indicator of a probe face of the oximeter device changing position with respect to the tissue when the measurements are made. The accelerometer information is used by the oximeter device to adjust the quality value to reflect the amount movement. The oxygen saturation and the adjusted quality metric value are displayed on a display of the oximeter device so that a user may view the quality of the displayed information.

Abstract: An oximeter can include a sensor and a processor. The processor can access signal information corresponding to a test signal. The signal information can correspond to a characteristic. The characteristic can be determined using at least one of an AC component and a DC component. The processor can compare the characteristic and a reference value. The processor can adjust the signal, based on the comparison, to set a relationship between the characteristic and the reference value.

Abstract: A device includes a bottom housing that includes a printed circuit board, a processor formed on the printed circuit board, a probe tip coupled to the processor, and a first wall. The first wall includes a front side surface, a backside surface, and an opening extending from the front side surface to the backside surface. The printed circuit board is coupled to the front side surface of the first wall. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of electrical contacts located on the back surface and coupled to the processor. The electrical contacts on the backside surface of the printed circuit board are visible through the opening formed in the first wall of the bottom housing. The electrical contacts are sealed from fluid penetration and can connect to the electrical contacts of a battery connected to the device.

Abstract: An oximetry device sealed in a sheath directs a user to allow the oximetry device to make oximetry measurements at a number of different tissue locations of a patient and average two or more of the oximetry measurements by directing the lifts and placements of the oximetry device and sheath to and from the different tissue locations and detecting the lift and placements. The averages are generated and displayed on a display of the device for the oximetry measurements if the lifts are made while use directions for the lifts are displayed on a display of the oximetry device. The averages are not generated if the lifts are not made while the user directions for the lifts are not displayed. The averages are simultaneously displayed with the oximetry measurements which are instantaneous measurement for patient tissue.

Abstract: An oximetry device includes an inductive detector. When the oximetry device is sealed in a sheath and a latch of the sheath is in a latched position, the inductive detector inductively detects that latch. The oximeter device uses first information received from the detector for the latch being in the latched position to allow the device to take oximetry measurements. The oximeter device uses second information received from the detector for the latch not being in the latched position to allow the device to display a message on a display of the device that the sheath is not sealed. The displayed message indicates to a user that the sheath lid needs to be closed. The closed lid prevents contaminants in the sheath from reaching patient tissue during use of the device and sheath.

Abstract: A probe tip of an oximeter device includes first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs) that are coupled to the ends of optical fibers that transmit light between the PCBs and into patient tissue that is to be measured by the oximeter device. The PCBs are oriented at an angle between zero and ninety degrees so that the fibers have a curved shape between the locations at which the fibers are coupled to the first and second PCBs. The angular orientation of the PCBs and curved shape of the fibers allows the fibers to have a longer length than if the fibers were straight and allows for light transmitted through the fibers to have a uniform distribution across a cross-section of the fibers as the light is emitted from the fibers into patient tissue. The uniform distribution of light transmitted into patient tissue allows for reliable oximetry measurements.

Abstract: Systems and methods to non-invasively measure sub-cutaneous processes in a patient are disclosed. Examples of systems may optically detect biological fluid properties. The optical detection techniques described herein may be incorporated into a wearable monitoring system. Examples of wearable monitoring systems may simultaneously measure a plurality of sensory modalities. Systems of the present disclosure may be mounted on the skin of a patient.

Abstract: A device and method yielding a blood analysis employable in combination with an introducer for a catheter for a concurrent testing of blood from the introducer flash chamber during placement of a venous catheter. The device employs a colorimetric blood analysis to provide the user a visually discernable alert to the results of tested blood concurrent with the placement of the catheter with the introducer.

Abstract: An extension set is configured to improve patency of a vascular access device. An extension set may include a probe that can be selectively advanced through a vascular access device to which the extension set is connected. The extension set may include an integrated device, or may be configured to receive a device, for collecting blood from or injecting a fluid into a patient's vasculature. Because the probe can be selectively advanced into the patient's vasculature, a blood collection or fluid injection can be performed via the vascular access device even when an occlusion has formed that is blocking the fluid pathway through the vascular access device.

Abstract: A cognitive readiness determination and control system and method is disclosed. The system is configured to send to or prompt a cognitive readiness test on the client electronic device of the user in response to a request for access to a computing resource. The cognitive readiness test comprises the presentation of a stimulus on the client electronic device. The system is configured to control access to the computing resource or notify another based on a reaction time of the user to the stimulus.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device is operable to be used in a vehicle and determine a mental state of a user such as drowsiness. The mobile electronic device includes a display, a speaker, a memory element, a location determining component, a heartrate sensor, and a processor. The heartrate sensor is configured to provide a heartbeat signal indicative of a heartbeat of the user. The processor is configured to: acquire a beat-to-beat interval based upon the heartbeat signal, determine a current speed of the vehicle, and determine a drowsiness level of the user based at least in part upon the beat-to-beat interval, the current speed over the vehicle. The processor is configured to control the display and the speaker to alert the user of the determined drowsiness level while the determined drowsiness level exceeds a stored threshold determined drowsiness level.

Abstract: A reliable technology for determining the masticatory side of the user based on the surface myoelectric potential of masticatory muscles is provided.

Abstract: A jaw function measurement apparatus comprises a mastication measurement device having a pliable body, the pliable body defining at least one bite location having at least one force sensor therein. A data collection device is in data communication with the mastication measurement device. Also, a data analysis device is in data communication with the data collection device, which converts data collected by the data collection device into a format suitable for output. Moreover, an input output device is in data communication with the data analysis device 106 that outputs measured bite force.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for measuring temperature in an automated bioelectric measurement system through a thermal sensor and using temperature readings to regulate fan activity to improve accuracy of bioelectric measurements. A bioelectric measurement device may include a housing, a conductive tip disposed at a distal end of the housing, a motor within the housing that applies a motor output force to the conductive tip, a thermal sensor that takes a temperature measurement of an inside of the housing, a fan that cools the inside of the housing including the motor, and a controller that controls the fan based on the temperature measurement from the thermal sensor.

Abstract: Described is a detection device (1) for detecting cardiac electrical signals, wearable by a patient, comprising a right lower electrode (11) and a left lower electrode (12), for detecting cardiac electrical potentials, positioned in alignment with each other on a first horizontal axis (x?), spaced apart from each other by a first distance (d1); a right upper electrode (13) and a left upper electrode (14), for detecting cardiac electrical potentials, positioned above said lower electrodes (11, 12), and being aligned with each other on a second horizontal axis (x?), parallel to said first horizontal axis (x?), and spaced from each other by a second distance (d2), greater than or equal to said first distance (d1); and a logic control unit (U), electrically connected to said electrodes (11, 12, 13, 14), wherein said logic control unit (U) is configured to receive a first bipolar lead (DI?), detected between said left upper electrode (14) and said right upper electrode (13); a second bipolar lead (DII?), detected

Abstract: An apparatus includes sporting equipment, a sensor assembly, and a processing device. The sensor assembly includes a first sensor and a second sensor that are integrated into the sporting equipment to contact skin of a user. The sensor assembly produces electrical signals indicative of physiological signals of the user. The processing device generates an electrocardiogram (ECG) based on the electrical signals.

Abstract: Electrocardiogram (ECG) system has been adopted for almost a century to diagnose cardiovascular disease (CVD). Monitoring the cardiac signal provides an insight of CVD and function as an aiding tool for physician towards early detection of cardiac events. A method and wearable device to continuously monitor and determine the cardiac health of the person have been provided. The device is configured to monitor the cardiac system continuously in a partially or fully non-contact manner. The non-contact sensing is achieved by using a hybrid sensing technique. The device consists of a pair of electrodes, one electrode could be a contact sensor that will be touching the skin and the second sensor could be a non-contact sensor. The device facilitates to alert cardiac health monitoring locally or remote location. The device monitors cardiac health in the work environment rather than inducing stress among the participants by making them undergo a stress test.

Abstract: System for the presentation of acoustic information comprising an audio unit, which presents acoustic information to a user, at least one detection unit configured to detect at least one biological marker of the user and a processor unit configured to process a signal from the detection unit regarding the detected biological marker, wherein multiple presentation parameter of the acoustic information can continuously be adapted by the processor unit according to at least one continuously detected biological marker corresponding to a cognitive state of the user, wherein the at least one detection unit is a non-invasive neuronal activity detection unit, which continuously detects multiple biological markers in the form of neuronal activity markers.

Abstract: The bottom surface of a patient's foot makes contact with the receiving region of a device body to cause a set of temperature sensors to produce a current set of temperature values. Four or more earlier sets of temperature values produced at earlier times for the bottom surface of the patient's foot are accessed. Next, after setting a normalization reference for the earlier sets of temperature values and the current set of temperature values to produce normalized data, the normalized data is transformed into model information representing the progression of PDN or PAD. That model information is used to ascertain the trajectory of the patient's PDN or PAD.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for computing a quantitative index that characterizes Alzheimer's disease (“AD”) risk events based on a temporally ordered sequence of biomarker events. In general, the systems and methods described here implement a modified event-based probabilistic (“EBP”) model to calculate the risk index from biomarker data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable device with improved sleep monitoring accuracy. The device comprises a signal acquisition module, a signal conditioning module, a parameter extraction module, a decision module and a sleep quality evaluation module. The signal acquisition module is configured to acquire physiological signals through a sensor. The signal conditioning module is configured to receive the physiological signals and obtains a plurality of data signals by signal conditioning. The parameter extraction module is configured to receive the data signals and extract feature parameter signals. The decision module is configured to combine a plurality of feature parameter signals. The sleep quality evaluation module is configured to perform sleep quality evaluation according to the fused plurality of feature parameter signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring a patient. Exemplary methods include receiving sensor data associated with the patient from a plurality of sensors of a patient monitoring device and determining whether the sensor data satisfies one or more trigger conditions. For each of the trigger conditions satisfied, one or more messages are sent to at least one of the patient monitoring device and an external computing device for display thereby to at least one of the patient, a caregiver, and a support person. Satisfaction of one or more of the trigger conditions may indicate the patient has edema and/or is trending toward decompensation. The sensor data may have been collected from a heart rate sensor, an oximeter, an accelerometer, and/or a sensor configured to detect a distance around a limb of a patient. In some embodiments, the trigger conditions are provided by the patient, caregiver, and/or support person.

Abstract: A moisture-proof assembly for keeping away from a moisture comprises a housing, a cover, a physiological signal transmitter, a charging device and a desiccant. The housing has an opening. The cover is detachably disposed on the housing, configured to seal the opening, and forms an accommodating space together with the housing. The physiological signal transmitter is disposed in the accommodating space for measuring and transmitting a physiological signal. The charging device is combined with the physiological signal transmitter and disposed together or the charging device and the physiological signal sensor are separate disposed in the accommodating space. The desiccant is disposed in the accommodating space to prevent the physiological signal transmitter from moisture, wherein when the physiological signal transmitter is in need of being charged, the charging device is taken out of the accommodating space, and connected to an external power source to charge the physiological signal transmitter.

Abstract: A portable universal monitoring device according to various aspects of the present technology includes a portable body housing a plurality of sensor devices. The portable body is configured to be repeatedly attached to and detached from one or more objects such as a wristwatch. The portable body is configured to be discretely positioned on the object to remain unseen without negatively affecting the fit, function, operation, or comfort of the object during use. The portable body may be used interchangeably with any number of objects without requiring the objects themselves to be modified.

Abstract: Numerous aspects of communication devices, methods, and systems are described in this application. One aspect is an apparatus comprising a plurality of energy generators arrangeable on or adjacent skin. Each energy generator of the plurality of energy generators may be operable to output a plurality of different energy types in a signal direction toward the skin. The plurality of energy generators may be operable to communicate with nerves associated with the skin when arranged on or adjacent the skin by outputting an energy signal in the signal direction with one or more energy types of the plurality of different energy types.

Abstract: A device for acquiring and collecting physiological signals is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the device provides an at least one sensor having a conductive layer comprising a conductive fabric of interlaced conductive and non-conductive fibers and a plurality of orifices throughout the conductive fabric, wherein the plurality of orifices are filled with a silicone rubber, and wherein the silicone rubber is attached to the conductive fabric without the use of an adhesive. An electrical connector is connected to the conductive layer, the electrical connector providing a separable interface between the conductive layer and an electronic instrument. The device further provides an electronic instrument for receiving and collecting signals acquired from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A flexible mat may be configured to be placed between a patient and a patient support apparatus. The flexible mat may be used for determining a condition of a patient based on LC resonator data. The flexible mat may include a set of one or more LC resonators. Each LC resonator may include a capacitor and an inductor and may be configured to oscillate at a frequency associated with a present capacitance of the capacitor. The flexible mat may also include circuitry configured to measure an oscillation frequency of at least one of the LC resonators. The circuitry may also be configured to convert the measured oscillation frequency to digital frequency data which may be indicative of the measured oscillation frequency. The circuitry may also be configured to determine, based on the frequency data, at least one of a position, a heart rate, or a respiration rate of the patient.

Abstract: A method to determine a real-time blood pressure reference value according to the blood pressure fluctuation factor can determine a blood pressure state by the ratio of the blood pressure measurement value to the blood pressure reference value, and to display the blood pressure reference value, the blood pressure measurement value and the description information of the blood pressure state by the output device. The system, applying the method, includes a mobile terminal and a medical health monitoring system. The application program of the method is downloaded and installed through network connection and APP store or I/O device, so as to describe the user's blood pressure status based on the real-time blood pressure reference value, and report the blood pressure status information and medical advice to the user via network connection.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one electrode or sensor for health monitoring.

Abstract: The present application discloses an early warning method, device and system of sudden death. The method includes: 1. extracting 6 indicators of 4 types of physiological information; 2. performing abnormality detection on the physiological information and calculating an early warning level, proceeding to step 3 when a result of the abnormality detection indicates abnormal, and continuing the abnormality detection when the result of the abnormality detection indicates normal; and 3. producing sound, light and vibration alarms, in which an alarm device is driven to produce sound, light and vibration and provide a corresponding early warning level. A higher early warning level indicates a higher risk of sudden death.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system can have a display screen or potion thereof with graphic user interface for displaying indications of a patient's oxygen state. The indications can include the patient's SpO2, dissolved oxygen index, and/or an increasing or decreasing trend of dissolved oxygen index. The displays of oxygen state indications can be compact, and/or able to provide direct visual information to a user of various aspects of the patient's oxygen state. The display elements can be used to represent any other physiological parameters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of acquiring a medical image of an X-ray apparatus, including: acquiring an original radiation image of a target object and capturing condition information of the object; acquiring a scatter radiation image related to the original radiation image by inputting the original radiation image and the capturing condition information to a learning network model configured to estimate scatter radiation; and acquiring a scatter radiation-processed medical image from the original radiation image on the basis of the original radiation image and the scatter radiation image, wherein the learning network model configured to estimate scatter radiation is a learning network model taught using a plurality of scatter radiation images and a plurality of pieces of capturing condition information related to each of the plurality of scatter radiation images.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for displaying to an operator an attenuation map of a filter relative to a current location of an anatomical feature of a subject; and in response to the anatomical feature being within a region of the attenuation map, prompting an operator to reposition the subject. In this way, centering of the anatomical feature relative to an attenuation system may be facilitated for improved image quality.

Abstract: Systems and method for performing X-ray computed tomography (CT) that can improve spectral separation and decrease motion artifacts without increasing radiation dose are provided. The systems and method can be used with either a kVp-switching source or a single-kVp source. When used with a kVp-switching source, an absorption grating and a filter grating can be disposed between the X-ray source and the sample to be imaged. Relative motion of the filter and absorption gratings can by synchronized to the kVp switching frequency of the X-ray source. When used with a single-kVp source, a combination of absorption and filter gratings can be used and can be driven in an oscillation movement that is optimized for a single-kVp X-ray source. With a single-kVp source, the absorption grating can also be omitted and the filter grating can remain stationary.

Abstract: Provided is a medical imaging apparatus having an AR-visualization module operably coupled to a camera and to a position determination module, which is adapted to create an AR-image based on an image received from the camera and an AR-overlay positionally registered with the image, and which includes a display interface adapted to transmit the created AR-image to a medical display.