Abstract: A lavatory includes a toilet, a wall proximate to the toilet, and a transfer member moveably secured to the wall. The transfer member is moveable between a stowed position away from the toilet, and a deployed position. At least a portion of the transfer member in the deployed position is supported by at least a portion of the toilet.

Abstract: An exhaust system includes a pipe tube for discharging an exhaust air ejected from an exhaust port of an electric vacuum cleaner to a predetermined exterior location, the pipe tube including a tube main body made of a pliable and less-stretchable material, and a cord inserted into the tube main body, the cord being made of a pliable and highly-stretchable material. The cord, when not stretched, has a length close to an actual extension length which permits connection between the exhaust port of the indoor electric vacuum cleaner and the predetermined exterior location. The tube main body is equal in length to the cord when being stretched. In this state, the ventilation function of the tube main body has a maximum value.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment attached to a distal end of a vacuum hose of a vacuum cleaning apparatus in a manufacturing environment includes a deck that extends outward from a central opening. The deck includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a neck extending from the top surface about the central opening, the distal end of the vacuum hose being attached to the neck. The bottom surface engages with a work piece from which debris and particulate matter is to be removed that features a plurality of spacing elements extending from the bottom surface of the deck and a stopper disposed in the central opening and neck of the deck. The stopper include a base portion received in the central opening of the deck, and an opening through which debris and particulate matter is capable of being received into the vacuum hose.

Abstract: A cleaning device and a method therefor are provided. The cleaning device includes a vacuum cleaner including a dust collecting container and a docking station to which the dust collecting container is coupled. The docking station includes a suction device configured to move air from the dust collecting container to inside of the docking station, a collector configured to collect a foreign substance that is moved together with the air by driving of the suction device, a suction flow path along which air moves inside the docking station, a flow adjusting device configured to open or close the suction flow path, and at least one processor configured to control the suction device to operate based on the dust collecting container being coupled to the docking station, and control the flow adjusting device to periodically open and close the suction flow path in a state in which the suction device operates.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a suction source operable to generate an airflow, a first stage cyclonic separator configured to separate debris from the airflow, the airflow rotatable about a first stage separator axis in the first stage separator to separate the debris from the airflow, a second stage cyclonic separator downstream from the first stage cyclonic separator, the second stage cyclonic separator configured to separate debris from the airflow, a first stage collector configured to receive debris from the first stage cyclonic separator, and a second stage collector configured to receive debris from the second stage cyclonic separator, the second stage collector being within the first stage collector, the second stage collector having a cross section taken normal to the first stage separator axis that is polygonal.

Abstract: An autonomous vacuum cleaner includes an autonomously moveable housing carrying a vacuum collection system for generating a working air flow for removing dirt from the surface to be cleaned and storing the dirt in a collection space. Distance sensors for position sensing are mounted to the housing. The distance sensors can be staggered and/or positioned on one or more sides or above a brush chamber for a brushroll.

Abstract: A method includes receiving mapping data collected by an autonomous cleaning robot as the autonomous cleaning robot moves about an environment. A portion of the mapping data is indicative of a location of an object in the environment. The method includes defining a clean zone at the location of the object such that the autonomous cleaning robot initiates a clean behavior constrained to the clean zone in response to encountering the clean zone in the environment.

Abstract: Provided is a self-propelled vacuum cleaner including: a main body including a pair of wheels on left and right sides, main body moving on a floor surface to clean the floor surface; a drive unit that moves or turns the main body; a step detector (a collision sensor, an obstacle sensor, a ranging sensor, and a camera) that detects a step; and a controller that controls a moving unit based on a detection result of the step detector. The controller controls the drive unit to cause the main body to move by selecting a first route on which the step exists in front of both of the wheels, or a second route on which no step exists any of the wheels, when the step exists only in front of one of the pair of wheels. This provides the self-propelled vacuum cleaner capable of increasing reliability of cleaning on the floor surface.

Abstract: An energy storage module for use with an electric device in the shape of an electric hand-held machine tool or a vacuum cleaner, with the energy storage module having a wireless communication interface for wireless communication with an external communication apparatus arranged remote from the energy storage module and a module housing in which an electric storage device with at least one electrically rechargeable storage cell is arranged and on which a device interface is provided for detachable connection of the energy storage module to the electric device, with the device interface having electric device supply contacts for the electric energy supply of the electric device. The device interface of the energy storage module has a data interface separate from the device supply contacts, for data communication with the electric device.

Abstract: A surface maintenance machine comprises a surface maintenance head assembly with attached surface maintenance tool for collecting debris/fluid using a fluid delivery/recovery system. Embodiments include an outlet nozzle configured to dispense cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle on the surface maintenance tool. The outlet nozzle is fluidly connected to a cleaning fluid source which can vary the intensity of cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle such that different intensities of the cleaning fluid correspond to the cleaning fluid being dispensed on different areas of the surface maintenance tool. Embodiments also include a second outlet nozzle, located opposite the first, which is configured to dispense cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle on the surface maintenance tool. Further embodiments include a pump which can vary the intensity of cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle in a cyclical manner and suspend the cleaning fluid from exiting the outlet nozzle.

Abstract: A robot maintenance station and a robot cleaning system. The robot maintenance station includes a dock base and a maintenance station body, the maintenance station body is configured on the dock base and provided with a suction unit, the suction unit is configured to provide suction power for sucking garbage. The maintenance station body is provided with a garbage receptacle and a suction tube, the suction tube is in flow communication with the suction unit and is configured to guide the garbage into the garbage receptacle, and the garbage receptacle is detachably mounted at a side wall of the maintenance station body. The embodiments realize automatic emptying of the dust box of the cleaning robot, thereby reducing user burden and improving user experience.

Abstract: Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to a cleaning implement that includes a wringer structure that is slidable along an elongate shaft member. The wringer structure further includes a removably coupled scrubbing brush structure.

Abstract: A bucket includes: at least two chambers which are flow connected to one another by at least one overflow channel. One of the chambers is a combined washing-out/centrifuging chamber for a cleaning device. One of the chambers is a water level-regulating chamber configured to regulate a water level in the washing-out/centrifuging chamber. The water level-regulating chamber contains a displacement body which is movable by a first actuating device.

Abstract: A device for customizing a washing program for removing soiling from items being washed in a water-conducting household appliance includes a sensor configured to acquire spectral measurement values of organic compounds in washing water in the water-conducting household appliance. A determination unit determines functional groups of the organic compounds based on the acquired spectral measurement values of the organic compounds, and a customization unit customizes washing parameters of a current washing program based on the determined functional groups.

Abstract: A dishwasher (1) for cleaning drinking vessels, wherein the dishwasher (1) has a treatment zone (3) and a conveyor apparatus (6) for conveying the items of washware (2) to be cleaned from an introduction region (4) of the dishwasher (1) through the treatment zone (3) to a removal region (5) of the dishwasher (1). The conveyor apparatus (6) is configured to convey a previously defined or definable group of items of washware (2) to be cleaned in batches from the introduction region (4) through the treatment zone (3) and then to feed the group of items of washware (2) as cleaned items of washware (2) to the removal region (5).

Abstract: An orientable seating device includes a seat, the orientation of which can be controlled to dynamically affect a desired of yaw, pitch and roll. The seating device can be used to reorient and/or to simulate motion for a seated person for use with video games, virtual reality headsets or goggles, land, water, air or space vehicle simulation, or wireless airborne drones, for example. The device includes a seat mounted on a carriage, which is received in a carriage pedestal. Within the pedestal, a drive wheel positioned under the carriage supports and rotates the carriage by driving an outer sphere-shaped surface of the carriage. The drive wheel can be reoriented around a vertical axis such that any combination of pitch and roll can be achieved by rotating the wheel against the sphere-shaped surface. Yaw can be controlled by a rotatable platform upon which the carriage pedestal can be mounted.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a linear matrix operation unit configured to set a matrix coefficient in accordance with an input image signal, and perform a linear matrix operation on the image signal using the set matrix coefficient.

Abstract: A method of detecting a tool being received in a medical system, the method including receiving, in a tool recognition assembly having a first reader with a first detection zone, the tool having a first target. The method also includes acquiring first sensor data from the first reader for the first detection zone and detecting an indication of an absence of the first target when the first sensor data is within a first pre-determined threshold range and logging the absence indication. The method also includes creating an insertion signature associated with the tool being received in the tool recognition assembly by combining, in a chronological sequence, the absence and presence indications from the first reader. The method further includes comparing the insertion signature to a predetermined set of model insertion signatures and determining a characteristic of the tool being received in the tool recognition assembly based on the comparing.

Abstract: A mounting member includes: a body portion provided in a camera head including an image sensor, the body portion being rotatable about a first axis that passes through the body portion and connectable with an endoscope; a locking protrusion provided in the body portion and configured to lock with the endoscope; a detachable button configured to be movable with respect to the body portion and control attachment and detachment of the endoscope to and from the body portion; and a spring whose load applied to the locking protrusion changes according to an advancing/retreating operation of the detachable button with respect to the body portion, wherein at least one of the body portion and the detachable button includes a through-hole forming a part of a flow path of a liquid to a space in which the locking protrusion in the body portion and the spring member are arranged.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; a proximal balloon secured to the sleeve near the distal end of the sleeve; a push tube slidably mounted to the sleeve; a distal balloon secured to the distal end of the push tube; and a fitting for allowing air to be evacuated from the space between the sleeve and the endoscope.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in its various aspects, is directed to instrument accessory devices, implementation methods, and related delivery systems. Embodiments according to the present disclosure, including as described herein, may increase the effectiveness and efficiency of endoscopy procedures, such as ERCP. In one example, an embodiment includes an instrument accessory device with an expandable member, the device configured to receive an instrument through an instrument lumen, wherein the expandable member comprises an aperture on the inner surface and outer surface, and the outer surface is in fluid communication with the inner surface.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling achieving fine angle control within small diameter devices. An imaging device is provided with a multi-angle imaging platform. In some embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with conductors and a camera angle activator pivot for rotating the camera head. In some embodiments, a ball and socket joint is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, a spring mechanism is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, the viewing angle of the imaging device is adjusted via movement of an inner tube with respect to an outer tube and corresponding adjustment of the flexible PCB, ball and socket joint, and/or spring mechanism.

Abstract: A mounting member includes: a body portion provided in a camera head including an image sensor, the body portion being rotatable about a first axis that passes through the body portion and connectable with an endoscope; a locking protrusion provided in the body portion and configured to lock with the endoscope; a detachable button configured to be movable with respect to the body portion and control attachment and detachment of the endoscope to and from the body portion; and a spring whose load applied to the locking protrusion changes according to an advancing/retreating operation of the detachable button with respect to the body portion. The detachable button includes a sliding portion extending in an advancing/retreating direction with respect to the body portion and configured to slide with respect to the body portion. The body portion includes a guide portion configured to guide a moving direction of the sliding portion.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an image processing device, an image processing method, an endoscope system, and a program that enable motion detection with higher accuracy. The endoscope system includes: a light source capable of performing a pulsed-light emission; a light-source control unit that controls the light source such that the light source performs the pulsed-light emission a plurality of times in an exposure time period of each captured image; an imaging unit that takes the captured images; and a motion detection unit that detects a motion of a photographic subject in the captured images. The present technology is applicable to the endoscope system.

Abstract: An endoscope is provided that has a first component having an LED that emits light and a second component having a proximal end, a distal end, an image capturing element, and a light guide. The proximal end is coupled to the first component. The image capturing element being arranged at the distal end. The light guide comprising an optical fiber extending through the second component. The LED is coupled to the proximal end such that the light is injected into the optical fiber and is conducted from the LED at the proximal end to the distal end and to emit the light at the distal end. The optical fiber has a cross section of at least 80 ?m and has a polymer-based coating or a protective sheathing made of a polymer-based tube material arranged on an outer surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a video toothbrush. An exemplary video toothbrush may include a handle housing an exciter and a support element including a support neck and a support head. The support element may be configured to extend from a proximal connection with the handle to a distal end. The video toothbrush may further include a camera mounted near the distal end of the support head and a shaft extending from the support neck and configured to support a cleaning head toward a distal end of the shaft and configured to receive vibration from the exciter toward a proximal end of the shaft. The video toothbrush may also include the cleaning head having a plurality of bristles projecting in a first direction. The cleaning head may define a central opening. The central opening may be arranged to provide the camera with a view in the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lip and tongue retractor (100) comprising in a single central body (200) a central bulkhead (210) and a bridge (230). The central bulkhead (210) is provided with stabilizing rods (220), both resilient and movable between each other, the clearance thereof being maintained by a lock element (400) separated from the lip and tongue retractor (100); whereas the bridge (230) is equipped with a fitting end (231) for coupling to a convex body (300) separated from the central body (200).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an intraoral imaging system. The intraoral imaging system may comprise an intraoral adapter. The intraoral adapter may be operably coupled to a mobile device. The intraoral adapter may comprise an elongated housing comprising a viewing channel. The viewing channel may define a field of view of an intraoral region of a subject's mouth for intraoral scanning using a camera of a mobile device. The elongated housing may comprise a flange that is positioned outside of the field of view of the intraoral region of the subject's mouth. The intraoral imaging system may further comprise an image processing unit configured to (i) process a plurality of intraoral images and/or videos captured using the camera of the mobile device, and (ii) determine a dental condition of the subject based at least in part on the plurality of intraoral images and/or videos.

Abstract: A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism which allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided.

Abstract: A method for examining a driver of a vehicle. In accordance with the method, at least one part of at least one eye and/or at least one part of the face of the driver is captured using a monitoring unit. The data captured by the monitoring unit is evaluated and the visual perception capability of the driver is examined based on the captured data. The method may further include identifying the driver and operating devices of the vehicle using the captured data.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an automatic strabismus detection mechanism. The automatic strabismus detection mechanism includes a housing and an eyepiece arranged on the housing. A lens mechanism located on a same axis as the eyepiece is arranged in the housing, wherein the lens mechanism is provided with a rotating mechanism for adjusting an angle of refraction. The disclosure has the beneficial technical effects that the automatic strabismus detection mechanism is composed of the lens mechanism and automatically controlled to generate 0 to 50 prism degrees; the volume is small and the weight is light, which is lighter than that of a triangular prism block made of ordinary glass; and the manufacturing cost is low, which is about one fifth of the price of a lens row.

Abstract: In implementations of systems for management of dry eye syndrome, a palpebral fissure width is determined as a distance between a medial canthus and a lateral canthus of closed eyelids. An ideal eyelash length is generated based on the distance. Prostheses having the ideal eyelash length are attached to candidate eyelashes of an upper eyelid of the closed eyelids. The prostheses introduce a turbulence to airflow around a tear film which prevents the tear film from evaporating. Dry eye syndrome is managed by preventing the tear film from evaporating.

Abstract: [Object] To make it possible to improve the accuracy of estimation of a user state further. [Solution] There is provided an information processing device including: a measurement unit configured to measure a first pupil diameter of a user; a calculation unit configured to calculate a reference pupil diameter on the basis of a condition for measuring the first pupil diameter; and an estimation unit configured to make an estimation of a state of the user on the basis of the first pupil diameter and the reference pupil diameter.

Abstract: A method for an image-based eye disease diagnosis according to an embodiment includes receiving a fundus image, determining whether the fundus image is a deep diagnosis target using a deep diagnosis target classification model, and determining whether the fundus image has a disease through a preset deep diagnosis process when a result of the determination shows that the fundus image is the deep diagnosis target, or determining whether the fundus image has a disease by applying the fundus image to a general diagnosis model when the result of the determination shows that the fundus image is not the deep diagnosis target.

Abstract: A wrist or finger mounted wearable device and method for determining a state or activity level of the autonomic nervous system, such as the respiratory rate or activity of the vagus nerve. The wearable device having at least a pair of electrocardiograms (ECG) measurement electrode pads configured to perform hand-to-hand ECG measurements. The device or method including monitoring of the pair of ECG measurement pads at a first time period to arrive at a first reading of hand-to-hand ECG, and at a second time period to arrive at a second reading of hand-to-hand ECG. The device or method analyzing the first and second readings of ECG to arrive at first and second indications of a respiratory rate of the individual.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for multimodal imaging through the use of a dual-rotational imaging catheter. The system may comprise a swept-source laser for providing a light source for OCT and OCE imaging, and an optical fiber coupler that splits said light source into one for a compensation arm and the other for the imaging catheter. The imaging catheter may comprise a rotary apparatus for a first scanning method, and a distal motor for a second scanning method. The dual-rotational model may allow for optimal performance of multiple imaging modalities. The imaging catheter may utilize optical imaging and acoustic imaging. A balanced photodetector receives input from the destinations of both light sources to offset DC noise. An US pulser/receiver is used for US imaging, a multifunction I/O module, a function generator, and an amplifier are used for generating an acoustic excitation force for OCE imaging.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting in an eye, in particular the retina, of a mammal, tau protein, such as neurofibrillary tangles (NFT). The system and method can use fluorescence imaging in the visible or near-infrared spectral region, for example as a non-invasive method for in vivo imaging of tau protein in ocular tissue. In preferred embodiments, in vivo imaging of tau protein in ocular tissue involves tau-binding compounds such as FDDNP, T807 and T808.

Abstract: A cap-based Transcranial Optical Tomography (CTOT) imaging system includes a cap, a first laser, a second laser, a first optical fiber, a second optical fiber, an intensifier, a third optical fiber, a fourth optical fiber, and an image sensor. The cap is configured for placement on a head of a subject to be imaged. The first laser source configured to generate a laser light at a first wavelength. The second laser source configured to generate laser light at a second wavelength. The first optical fiber and the second optical fiber couple the first laser source and the second laser to the cap. The third optical fiber couples the image intensifier to the cap. The fourth optical fiber couples the image intensifier to the cap. The image sensor is coupled to the image intensifier, and is configured to capture an image of intensified light generated by the image intensifier.

Abstract: Systems for detecting and measuring certain dental defects and/or existing restorations, such as lesions which may or may not invade interproximal areas, using a neural network is disclosed. In some embodiments, a patient's health conditions and certain dental conditions such as crowding, presence of implants, gum disease, etc. are also considered by an automated system to classify the dental health of a patient into one or more risk classes. The system then suggests appropriate remedial measures and an appropriate maintenance program for that patient to keep therapy within guidelines of proven standard of care, leading the way to reduce tooth loss in population.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical data measurement system. The medical data measurement system comprises a sensing module and an intelligent module. The sensing module is used to monitor a change of a data. The intelligent module receives the data of the sensing module, and comprises an identification module and a processing module. The identification module is used to identify and determine to drive the processing module to obtain a physiological value from the data. The sensing module can be an automatic forehead temperature measurement. Through the above, automatically measuring, tracking, and locating a measurement of a medical data can be achieved.

Abstract: A monitoring method and system for providing visual enhancements during a medical procedure is described. The method includes capturing current visual information of a site during the medical procedure in real time, storing at least a portion of the captured visual information as stored visual information, identifying a feature of interest in at least one of the current visual information and the stored visual information; generating feedback data associated with the feature of interest, and displaying a virtual representation of the feedback data overlaid on the current visual information.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information, the apparatus including a sensor configured to obtain a bio-signal of a subject; and a processor configured to estimate a variation in a Cardiac Output (CO)-related feature from the bio-signal, and obtain a progressive wave component, which is associated with a Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR)-related feature, from the bio-signal based on an estimation result of estimating the variation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for predicting values for health parameters traditionally sampled at higher frequencies (such as vital signs) and at lower frequencies (such as lab results). The higher frequency parameter predictions can take the form of a time series of predicted vital sign values and the lower frequency parameter predictions can be single predicted values based on statistical measures of past collected input features. Suitable statistical measures can include the maximum, minimum and median values.

Abstract: The present intraoral sensing system which is configured to sense a biological information using a sensor module installed in an oral cavity, including: a sensor module installed in an oral cavity of a patient and configured to store data acquired when the biological information is sensed; a storage configured to acquire the data and an identification information of the patient stored by the sensor module, associate the acquired data with the identification information of the patient, and store the association; a terminal apparatus for a dentist configured to analyze the data stored in the storage for each of the identification information of the patient; and a terminal apparatus for a doctor configured to acquire the data associated with a patient who has a developed disease among the data of patients stored in the storage, from the terminal apparatus for a dentist.

Abstract: The present intraoral sensing apparatus is configured to be installed in an oral cavity, and is provided with an electronic device equipped with electronic components mounted on a circuit board; a first dental resin material which completely covers the electronic device; a second dental resin material which completely covers the first dental resin material; and an intraoral instrument having a first recess in which the electronic device covered with the first dental resin material and the second dental resin material is accommodated.

Abstract: A wearable defibrillator for use in monitoring patient movement and cardiac activity and treating a patient includes a garment configured to be worn by the patient, treatment electrodes configured to apply an electric current to the patient, and an alarm module configured to provide audio, visual, and haptic notifications. The notifications are configured to indicate that an electric current will be administered imminently and prompt the patient to provide a response input. The wearable defibrillator includes a motion sensor configured to detect motion and body position of a patient, and a controller in electrical communication with the alarm module and the motion sensor. The controller is configured to monitor for the response input after the prompt, determine, based on the detected motion and body position, whether the patient is sleeping, and cause a change in one or more characteristics of the prompt on determining that the patient is sleeping.

Abstract: The present technology provides a biometric information measuring apparatus capable of reducing noise caused by a body movement. That is, the present technology provides a biometric information measuring apparatus including: a housing that accommodates therein a light emitting part that emits coherent light and a light receiving part and has a lid part through which the coherent light transmits; a light transmitting layer located outside the lid part and through which the coherent light transmits; and a light shielding film that prevents the coherent light from being reflected by the light transmitting layer and reaching the light receiving part.

Abstract: A visualization system, an apparatus, and a visualization method are provided. The visualization system includes a laparoscope, a camera operatively coupled to the laparoscope, a light source operatively coupled to an illumination port of the laparoscope, and processing circuitry. The light source is configured to output one or more light beams each at a predetermined frequency to illuminate a target area. The processing circuitry is configured to process imaging data from the laparoscope received by the camera to generate one or more images of the target area including at least one laser speckle contrast image. The laparoscope is configured to output the one or more light beams toward the target area at a distal end thereof and to collect reflected and/or scattered light from the target area via the distal end.

Abstract: Examination of the structure and function of blood vessels is an important means of monitoring the health of a subject. Such examination can be important for disease diagnoses, monitoring specific physiologies over the short- or long-term, and scientific research. This disclosure describes technology and various embodiments of a system and method for imaging blood vessels and the intra-vessel blood flow, using at least laser speckle contrast imaging, with high speed so as to provide a rapid estimate of vessel-related or blood flow-related parameters.

Abstract: A blood pressure monitoring method, apparatus, and device are provided. The method includes: collecting a first biological signal of a to-be-measured user (S101); and predicting a first blood pressure value of the to-be-measured user based on the first biological signal and a pre-established individual calibration model (102). According to the method, only the first biological signal of the to-be-measured user needs to be collected to predict the first blood pressure value of the to-be-measured user. A collection manner is simple, and sleep of the user is not interrupted, greatly improving user experience.