Abstract: An arrangement to determine a reductive damage of hair is provided. The arrangement contains a detection unit for detecting hair features and an evaluation unit for evaluating the detected hair features and for determining the reductive damage of hair based on the detected hair features. The detection unit contains a near infrared sensor, and is configured to irradiate a hair sample with electromagnetic waves in the near infrared range at a wavelength from about 800 to about 2500 nm and to detect the light emitted by the hair sample. The detection unit is configured to generate a spectrum of the emitted light and provide it to the evaluation unit and the evaluation unit is configured to determine a reductive damage based on the spectrum of the emitted light in a wavelength range from about 1970 to about 1980 nm.

Abstract: Exemplary systems, devices, methods, apparatus and computer-accessible media for providing and/or utilizing optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) and fluorescence of structures and, e.g., multimodality imaging using OFDI techniques and fluorescence imaging techniques are described. For example, an arrangement can provide at least one electro-magnetic radiation to an anatomical structure. Such exemplary arrangement can include at least one optical core and at least one cladding at least partially surrounding the fiber(s). A region between the optical core(s) and the cladding(s) can have an index that is different from indexes of the optical core(s) and the cladding(s). The arrangement can also include at least one apparatus which is configured to transmit the radiation(s) via the optical core(s) and the cladding(s) to the anatomical structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical measuring method for the three-dimensional detection of the surface of an object using an optical recording unit. The optical recording unit is moved relative to the object during a first measurement time interval, height maps are successively detected by the recording unit at a recording frequency, and at least some of the detected height maps are each added to an overall height map and displayed. The recording frequency is regulated by control signals during the measurement time interval. The control signals are generated spaced apart in time and for the purposes of producing each control signal, a statistic for the quality of the height map is determined for the respectively last detected height image and used for producing the control signal.

Abstract: A patch-type thermometer is provided. A patch-type thermometer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises: a flexible circuit board which has an antenna pattern formed on at least one surface thereof and at least one driving chip mounted thereon; a temperature sensor mounted on the flexible circuit board so as to measure a user's body temperature; a heat transfer member electrically connected to the temperature sensor by means of a via hole and mounted on a surface opposite to a surface of the flexible circuit board on which the temperature sensor is mounted, so that the heat transfer member can come into direct contact with a user's skin; and a protective member surrounding the flexible circuit board so as to prevent the antenna pattern, the driving chip, and the temperature sensor from being exposed to the outside.

Abstract: A system includes: an exterior enclosure defining an interior examination volume; a thermographic camera defining a field of view encompassing a target examination region within the interior examination volume; and a set of lighting elements configured to illuminate reference locations within the interior examination volume. The system also includes computational subsystem is configured to, for each target pose in a series of target poses: illuminate a reference location via the set of lighting elements, the reference location corresponding to the target pose; prompt the patient to locate within the target examination region and to orient relative to the reference location illuminated via the set of lighting elements; and capture a thermographic image of the patient in the target pose. The computational subsystem is further configured to generate a diagnostic assessment for the patient based on the thermographic image of the patient in each target pose.

Abstract: Provided is a biosensor including a main body and a measurement unit. The main body is configured to sandwich a helix of a subject by a first wearing portion and a second wearing portion. The measurement unit measures at least one of percutaneous oxygen saturation (SpO2) and blood flow amount of the subject.

Abstract: A system for detecting strokes includes a sensor device configured to obtain physiological data from a patient, for example brain activity data. A computing device communicatively coupled to the sensor device is configured to receive the physiological data and compare it with reference data. The reference data can be patient data from an opposite brain hemisphere to the hemisphere being interrogated or the reference data can be non-patient data from stroke and normal patient populations. Based on comparison of the physiological data and the reference data, the system indicates whether the patient has suffered a stroke.

Abstract: A blood flow rate measurement system has a blood flow rate probe and a mobile terminal. The blood flow rate probe is used to measure a blood flow rate of a blood vessel of a test body and convert it to an electric signal. The mobile terminal displays the blood flow rate measured by the blood flow rate probe. The blood flow rate data is transmitted from the blood flow rate probe to the mobile terminal via wireless communication.

Abstract: An ischemic cardiopathy diagnosis assistance system includes pressure data acquisition means 11 for acquiring pressure data including proximal pressure Pa in a proximal stenotic segment A1 and distal pressure Pd in a distal stenotic segment A2; intracoronary electrocardiogram data acquisition means 12 for acquiring intracoronary electrocardiogram data made up of a local intracoronary artery electrocardiogram in a neighborhood of the distal stenotic segment; and computational processing means 14 for finding a pressure ratio Pa/Pd between the proximal pressure Pa and distal pressure Pd at a time suitable for diagnosis of ischemic cardiopathy based on these data.

Abstract: Peripheral intravenous (IV) waveform analysis (PIVA) systems and methods for determining an intravascular volume status of a living subject and monitoring an IV line functionality of a peripheral IV device are provided. The PIVA system includes a peripheral IV device and a processing device. The peripheral IV device includes a peripheral IV catheter inserted into a vein of the living subject, and a fluid controlling device to control fluid flow from a fluid source to the peripheral IV catheter. The processing device receives peripheral venous signals from the peripheral IV device, performs a spectral analysis on the peripheral venous signals to obtain a peripheral venous pressure frequency spectrum; and performs a statistical analysis on amplitudes of peaks of the peripheral venous pressure frequency spectrum to determine an intravascular volume status of the living subject and/or an IV line functionality of the peripheral IV catheter in real time.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring patient hemodynamic status, systemic vascular resistance, reversal of cardiac and respiratory rates, and patient respiratory volume or effort are disclosed. A peripheral venous pressure is measured and used to detect levels, changes, or problems relating to patient blood volume. The peripheral venous pressure measurement is transformed from the time domain to the frequency domain for analysis. A heart rate frequency is identified, and harmonics of the heart rate frequency are detected and evaluated to determine, among other things, hypovolemia or hypervolemia, systemic vascular resistance, and of cardiac and respiratory rates, and patient respiratory volume or effort.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring patient hemodynamic status, systemic vascular resistance, reversal of cardiac and respiratory rates, and patient respiratory volume or effort are disclosed. A peripheral venous pressure is measured and used to detect levels, changes, or problems relating to patient blood volume. The peripheral venous pressure measurement is transformed from the time domain to the frequency domain for analysis. A heart rate frequency is identified, and harmonics of the heart rate frequency are detected and evaluated to determine, among other things, hypovolemia or hypervolemia, systemic vascular resistance, and of cardiac and respiratory rates, and patient respiratory volume or effort.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detection of physiological signals of cardiovascular systems. In particular, it relates to a system and method for more reliably evaluating a variation of a heart rate of a subject. The system comprises a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal providing unit (10); a motion signal providing unit (20); a motion determination unit (40) for determining a motion period during which motion identifiable in the motion signal corresponds to one of a plurality of predefined motion classes; a signal reliability determination unit (50) for determining a signal reliability of the PPG signal depending on a motion influence period, wherein the motion influence period comprises the motion period and a transition period following the motion period; and a heart rate variation determination unit (60) for determining the variation of the heart rate of the subject based on the signal reliability and on the PPG signal.

Abstract: A system comprising at least one hardware processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon program instructions, the program instructions executable by the at least one hardware processor to: receive, as input, a signal representing temporal beat activity in a mammalian, receive indication of user selection of an integration level of said beat rate activity, receive indication of user selection of a species of said mammalian, and determine heart rate variation (HRV) in said signal, based, at least in part, on said type of said beat rate activity and said species of said mammalian.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device that makes it possible to accurately acquire information in relation to a change in a blood flow before and after an event, a control method for the electronic device, and a storage medium.

Abstract: A training method for an electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern classification model, including: acquiring EEG data, pre-processing the EEG data, and labeling the EEG data to obtain a labeled training data set, wherein the training data set comprises the pre-processed and labeled EEG data; inputting each piece of EEG data in the training data set into an attention-mechanism-based convolutional neural network to extract pattern features of the EEG data; and modifying parameters for the EEG pattern classification model according to the pattern features and labels of the EEG data.

Abstract: A system for polyp detection through capsule dynamics, including a capsule configured to be swallowed by a patient, a recorder configured to be worn by the patient and to receive transmission of information from the capsule, wherein the system is configured to determine position or motion information of the capsule from the information received from the capsule, analyze the position or motion information and determine a probability score representing the likelihood of the existence of polyps in the gastrointestinal tract of the patient; and wherein the system notifies the patient of further actions to be performed in response to the determined probability score.

Abstract: An HCL sensor platform for respiratory assist device patients comprising: An HCL sensor configured to be coupled to a respiratory assist device; A processer coupled to the HCL sensor and configured to detect the presence of HCL indicative of regurgitation/aspiration of the patient; and An audio visual display coupled to the processor and providing an audio and/or visual display of the aspiration of the patient.

Abstract: A system for identifying and/or measuring a substance concentration in the exhaled breath of a patient (4), comprises a measurement apparatus (20) for performing an ion mobility spectrometry measurement of a sampling gas stream (A) obtained from the exhaled breath of the patient (4), the measurement apparatus (20) comprising a drift detector (22) and at least one gas circuit (23, 24) connected to the drift detector (22) for guiding an analytic gas stream (B), into which a sample of the sampling gas stream (A) is injectable, towards an inlet end (220) of the drift detector (22) and/or a drift gas stream (C) towards an outlet end (221) of the drift detector (22), wherein the at least one gas circuit (23, 24) comprises a molecular sieve filter (233, 241) comprising a filter material (26) for filtering the analytic gas stream (B) and/or the drift gas stream (C). Herein, the filter material (26) comprises the zeolite NaY.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting a breath sample are provided. The apparatus has a breath input interface configured to receive exhaled breath, a container connected to the breath input interface for receiving at least some of the exhaled breath, the container having a cavity with a volume that is controllable, and at least one controller configured to control the volume of the cavity to increase at a volume increase rate that is at most equal to a flow rate of the exhaled breath received by the breath input interface.

Abstract: Aspects discussed herein relate to spirometers that can be used to measure lung function using a mobile device. A user can breathe into a mouthpiece that forces the user's breath through a spirometric encoding assembly. The spirometric encoding assembly can be coupled to a mobile device using a spirometric encoding adapter. The spirometric encoding assembly can generate one or more audible tones using the user's breath; these audible tones can be measured using a microphone of the mobile device. The audio data captured by the mobile device can be processed to determine the flow rate and/or volume of the user's breath. The flow rate and volume can be used to determine a variety of characteristics of the user's health, lung capacity, and/or for diagnosing medical conditions. A variety of treatment plans can be identified and/or administered based on the diagnosed medical conditions.

Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to an apparatus and a method for providing a treatment plan by measuring the severity of sleep apnea and causes thereof.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for collecting a breath sample are provided. The apparatus has a breath input interface configured to receive a breath sample, a container connected to the breath input interface for storing at least some of the breath, and at least one controller configured to control a flow of the at least some of the exhaled breath from the container to at least one sorbent tube connected to the breath input interface asynchronous of when the breath is received.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting a breath sample are provided. The apparatus includes a breath input interface configured to receive exhaled breath, a metering device configured to determine a constituent level in the breath being received, a first conduit system extending from the breath input interface and connected to at least one breath sample storage device, a valve positioned along the first conduit system to control a flow of the exhaled breath towards the at least one breath sample storage device, and at least one controller configured to determine if the constituent level is within a constituent level target range, if a change rate in the constituent level is within a constituent level change rate target range, and control the valve to open at least partially based on these conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting a breath sample are provided. The apparatus has a breath input interface configured to receive exhaled breath, a first conduit system connected to the breath input interface, a valve configured to control fluid communication between the first conduit system and at least one breath sample storage device configured to store a breath sample, an air circulation system configured to circulate air through the first conduit system upon completion of a first received exhaled breath, and at least one controller configured to control the valve upon completion of the first received exhaled breath at least partially based on a humidity level in the first conduit system.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for collecting a breath sample are provided. A breath input interface is configured to receive exhaled breath. A conduit system extends from the breath input interface and is configured to receive a breath sample storage device at a first end thereof. A storage device valve is positioned on the conduit system towards the first end thereof. At least one controller is configured to open the storage device valve before the breath sample storage device is connected to the first end of the conduit system to allow breath received via the breath input interface to fill the conduit system between the breath input interface and the storage device valve, and subsequently close the storage device valve prior to connection of the breath sample storage device to the conduit system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting a breath sample are provided. The apparatus has a breath input interface configured to receive exhaled breath, a first conduit system connected to the breath input interface, at least one breath sample storage device connected to the breath input interface via a breath intake conduit of the first conduit system extending between the breath input interface and the breath collection system, the at least one breath sample storage device being configured to capture at least some of the breath, and at least one metering device for measuring at least one characteristic, the at least one metering device being positioned along an exhaust conduit of the first conduit system that branches from the breath intake conduit.

Abstract: A wearable device for gait monitoring and improvement, as well as systems for sensing relevant metrics and delivering real-time sensory feedback. One system receives a baseline active training program to target a mobility abnormality; downloads it onto a wearable device; determines the activity type based on sensor data obtained from a sensor array; generates cueing intensity feedback; receives field data from the wearable device; dynamically recommends new modification parameters based on the field data; and modifies the active training program based on the new modification parameters. The system may modify cueing intensity to correct the wearer's gait by selecting ranges of values for cueing response variables for a cueing window; receiving a sample dataset from a wearable device; determining whether a number of the cycles of frames spent in a no-correction frame is increasing; adjusting the outer bounds of the no-correction frame; and adjusting the cueing window.

Abstract: In an embodiment, there is provided a method of predicting respiratory motion in real-time. The method includes training, by a training module, a recurrent neural network circuitry in real time. The training is performed over a training time interval. The training is based, at least in part, on a training data set. The training data set includes a training number of measured position samples. The measured position samples are related to respiratory motion of a patient target region. The method further includes predicting, by the trained recurrent neural network circuitry, a future position of the patient target region at a future point in time based, at least in part, on a prediction data set. The future point in time is a look ahead time interval in the future relative to a prediction time interval. The prediction data set includes a prediction number of measured position samples.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the quality of signals captured by a sensor device monitoring a biological function. Sensor data associated with the sensor device is received, the sensor data representing time-series measurement samples of one or more parameters associated with the biological function, the sensor data including usable and unusable samples of the time-series measurements. Data representing two or more features of samples of the time-series measurements is extracted and filtered to reduce outliers in the extracted data based on an expected outlier ratio. A machine learning algorithm is then trained to identify events based on the filtered extracted data.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely monitoring an individual, in accordance with some embodiments of the invention. More particularly, one or more physiological functions and/or physical activities of the individual may be monitored. In order to monitor the individual, a range to, and/or a range rate (i.e., velocity) of, one or more points on one or more surfaces of the individual (e.g., skin, clothing, lips, etc.) may be determined over time. Based on the determinations of the range and/or range rate of the points on the surfaces of the individual, the one or more physiological functions and/or physical activities of the individual may be monitored. This may enable the physiological functions and/or physical activities to be monitored remotely from the individual without access or proximity to the individual.

Abstract: Various patient monitoring systems can include a sensor configured to collect three dimensional information. The systems can identify a location of a patient support surface based on the three dimensional information. The systems can set a two dimensional planar threshold based on the patient support surface. The systems can identify a patient location above the patient support surface based on the three dimensional information and compare the patient location to the two dimensional planar threshold. Exceeding the threshold can be indicative of a high risk of a patient fall. An alert can be generated based on the threshold being exceeded. The systems can repeat the identification of the patient support surface location and the setting of the threshold to account for changes in the patient area.

Abstract: A system for fall prevention includes a platform for supporting a patient, the platform including rails and rail sensors, an image capturing device for capturing images of the patient, a patient monitor for interactive communication with the patient, a health monitoring station for receiving rail sensor data and communicating with the patient monitor, and an edge network device co-located with the platform and communicating with the station and the image capturing device. The edge network device receives image data from the image capturing device when the rail sensors indicate that the rail is down and the patient is at risk to themselves, anonymizes the image data to generate a skeleton image, determines a posture associated with the skeleton image, triggers alerts at the station when the patient is predicted to be sitting, and triggers escalated alerts at the station when the patient is predicted to be standing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a motor developmental delay and/or neurodevelopmental disorder of an infant are described herein. An example method can include receiving motion data associated with the infant's gross motor activity; analyzing, using a machine learning algorithm, the motion data to detect a kinematic feature; comparing the kinematic feature to an expected relationship between the kinematic feature and infant age; and detecting the neurodevelopmental disorder based on the comparison. An infant sensor suit is also described herein. An example infant sensor suit can include an article of clothing; a plurality of sensors; a power source operably coupled to the sensors; and a wireless transmitter operably coupled to the sensors. The sensors, power source, and wireless transmitter can be incorporated into the article of clothing.

Abstract: The present description relates to light patterns used in a live action scene of a visual production to encode information associated with objects in the scene, such as movement and position of the objects. A data capture system is enabled to differentiate between various groups of active markers attached to the objects in the scene. The groups of active markers emit light of a particular wavelength in strobing patterns predefined for the various groups. In some implementations, the groups are instructed to emit its assigned signature pattern of light through a signal controller transmitting an initial key signature predefined for the group, followed by pattern signals to a control unit. The data representing the pattern is captured in illuminated and blank frames. Frames showing the light pattern are analyzed to extract information about the groups of active markers, such as distinguishing the groups and identifying the objects to which they are attached.

Abstract: A joint movement analysis system, comprising: a plurality of actual markers positioned around a joint, wherein space positions of the actual markers track space movement of virtual marker points that are set at anatomical bony landmark positions of the joint; an optical tracking device that senses the space positions of the actual markers so as to obtain a space movement data of the actual markers; a data collection device that collects the space movement data of the actual markers and a relative space position data of the virtual marker points with respect to the actual markers; and a data analyzing device that obtains a space movement data of the virtual marker points from the space movement data of the actual markers, and simulates and analyzes a movement of the bony structure of the joint according to the space movement data of the virtual marker points.

Abstract: A method for measuring diaphragmatic functional parameters, including: a) stimulation of the diaphragm to generate a movement of the diaphragm, b) during the movement of the diaphragm, imaging the diaphragm over time including the steps of emitting unfocused ultrasound waves, detecting ultrasound waves reflected and/or scattered by organic tissues, processing the reflected and/or scattered ultrasound waves over time, c) processing, images to measure movements of the diaphragm over time, and/or a propagation of a movement through the diaphragm over time, and/or a propagation speed of a movement through the diaphragm over time, and/or one or more movements of different parts of the diaphragm over time, and/or an amplitude of a movement of the diaphragm over time, and/or a time separating the stimulation of the diaphragm from the occurrence of a movement of the diaphragm associated to the stimulation, d) based on the measurements, determining functional parameters.

Abstract: A audiological test system is provided for audiological testing of a patient situated at a test location, comprising a first display screen for monitoring of the audiological test system and that is positioned outside a viewing field of the patient when the patient is situated at the test location, a second display screen positioned within the viewing field of the patient when the patient is situated at the test location, a first switch located at the first display screen and adapted for control of the second display screen in such a way that predetermined information relating to operation of the audiological test system is not displayed on the second display screen upon activation of the first switch, and a second switch located at the second display screen and adapted for control of the second display screen in such a way that the predetermined information relating to operation of the audiological test system is displayed on the second display screen upon activation of the second switch.

Abstract: A lancing device having improved charging features. In one example embodiment, the charging mechanism generally includes a user actuated portion or charging member and a cam feature for engagement therewith. The charging member includes a finger projection or boss and the cam feature includes a ramped surface. Actuating the charging member causes the finger projection to movably engage the ramp surface of the cam feature and charge the drive mechanism.

Abstract: In some examples, a medical system includes a medical device. The medical device may include a housing configured to be implanted in a target site of a patient, a light emitter configured to emit a signal configured to cause a fluorescent marker to emit a fluoresced signal into the target site, and a light detector that may be configured to detect the fluoresced signal. The medical system may include processing circuitry configured to determine a characteristic of the fluorescent marker based on the emitted signal and the fluoresced signal. The characteristic of the fluorescent marker may be indicative of a presence of a compound in the patient, and the processing circuitry may be configured to track the presence of the compound of the patient based on the characteristic of the fluorescent marker.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for distinguishing tissue types are described herein. Such devices and systems may use dual polarization, conformal filters to acquire image data from target tissues and a processor to create an image in which the contrast between tissues has been enhanced.

Abstract: Systems, devices, kits, and methods are provided herein in the form of example embodiments that relate to calibration of medical devices. The medical devices can be sensors adapted to sense a biochemical attribute. The embodiments can be used to determine calibration information specific to an individual medical device. The embodiments can determine the calibration information by reference to one or more parameters obtained during manufacturing of the medical device. The embodiments can also determine the calibration information by reference to in vitro testing of the medical devices. The embodiments also apply to systems incorporating those medical devices in their use in the field. Also described are embodiments of modifications to surfaces of sensor substrates, such as through applied radiation and/or the creation of a well, to aid in the placement and/or sizing of a sensor element on the substrate.

Abstract: Transdermal sampling and analysis devices, methods, and systems are provided. The transdermal sampling and analysis device may include a substrate, at least one disruptor mounted on the substrate, at least a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode, a counter/reference electrode, and a plurality of well areas between a base structure and a lid structure. The at least one disruptor may be configured to generate a localized heat capable of altering permeability characteristics of a subject's skin. The plurality of well areas may be configured to receive a biological fluid sample. Within each well area, the first sensing electrode may be coated with a first analyte sensing layer, the second sensing electrode may be coated with a second analyte sensing layer different from the first analyte sensing layer, and the counter/reference electrode may be configured to be electrically connected to each of the first and second sensing electrodes.

Abstract: A wearable device for determining risk of an underlying health concern is disclosed. The wearable device comprises a replaceable medium for absorbing perspiration of a user, wherein the replaceable medium is at least occasionally in contact with the user. The device also includes a power source electrically connected to the medium, and a resistance detector processor for periodically detecting the electrical resistance of the absorbed perspiration, wherein the electrical resistance of the absorbed perspiration is dependent on the salinity of the perspiration. Further, the device includes a risk detector processor for: (1) determining whether the detected resistance meets at least one condition, and (2) triggering an alert signal if the at least one condition is met, a storage device for storing resistance values; and a warning signal generator for providing a warning signal to the user based on the alert signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous blood glucose measurement body attachment unit, and provides a continuous blood glucose measurement body attachment unit, which is manufactured in an assembled state in an applicator so as to minimize separate additional operations, such that the body attachment unit can be attached to the body with only a simple operation of the applicator and, particularly, the body attachment unit has a wireless communication chip so as to be capable of communicating with an external terminal, thereby enabling simple and convenient usage without an additional operation in which a separate transmitter must be connected and enabling maintenance to be more easily performed, and after the body attachment unit is attached to the body, an operation starts by the control of a user, such that an operation start time point can be adjusted to an appropriate time point according to the needs of the user, and an operation can start in a stabilized state, such that blood glucose can be mor

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous blood glucose measurement body attachment unit, and provides a continuous blood glucose measurement body attachment unit, which is manufactured in an assembled state in an applicator so as to minimize separate additional operations, such that the body attachment unit can be attached to the body with only a simple operation of the applicator and, particularly, the body attachment unit has a wireless communication chip so as to be capable of communicating with an external terminal, thereby enabling simple and convenient usage without an additional operation in which a separate transmitter must be connected and enabling maintenance to be more easily performed, and after the body attachment unit is attached to the body, an operation starts by the control of a user, such that an operation start time point can be adjusted to an appropriate time point according to the needs of the user, and an operation can start in a stabilized state, such that blood glucose can be mor

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous blood glucose measurement device and an applicator, wherein the continuous blood glucose measurement device is produced in a state in which a body attachment unit has been assembled inside an applicator, so as to minimize a user's additional work of attaching the body attachment unit to the body, thereby enabling the body attachment unit to be attached to the body only by simply activating the applicator.

Abstract: Techniques for data analysis and user guidance are provided. One or more current measurements of one or more current analyte levels for the user are received from a sensor. A pattern is generated based on the one or more current measurements and the one or more past measurements. A first alignment with a first user target is then determined based on the pattern, where the first user target relates to one or more of a mental state or physical state of the user. A first result is output to the user, based on the determined first alignment.

Abstract: A device for the continuous and real-time monitoring of bilirubin, comprises a housing that encloses a waterproof/splash proof body. The body comprises a bilirubin and temperature measuring module; a wearable biocompatible strap; a buckle; a display unit; a safety module; a learning module; a battery and charging unit; a switch; and a wireless connectivity facilitator. The bilirubin and temperature measuring module comprises: one or more light emitting sources; a microprocessor; one or more photodetectors; a filter; and an analogue to digital converter. The device can be configured to be mounted on a patient's wrist or any other body part like palm, earlobe, cheek, finger, forehead, and feet.

Abstract: A body-monitoring system (1), intended to be attached to a limb of a living being, having a first module (100) having fastening and clamping mechanisms (110) configured to hold and clamp the system (1) on a limb; a second module (200) having microneedles (210) configured to be inserted into the skin in order to sample and/or analyse a bodily fluid of the wearer of the body-monitoring system (1) when positioned on the limb, the two modules (100, 200) being able to be coupled together in position by a complementarity of shape. The first module (100) and the second module (200) are connected together by a separable link (300), the separable link being configured to be released when a tearing threshold is exceeded, the link also being reusable.