Patents Issued in November 25, 2021
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Publication number: 20210361193Abstract: An optimization system for testing a patient's hearing comprises a controller, an ear piece, and a memory. The controller: provides a series of tones to the ear piece; receives feedback from the patient between each tone; generates a data point to be used in an audiogram after receiving each feedback; after each data point is generated, computes a statistical distribution based on the generated data points; identifies an area of the statistical distribution most in need of additional data; and selects a subsequent tone to provide in the series of tones. Each feedback indicates whether the respective tone was detected or not detected, and each data point is based on the respective feedback. Each subsequent tone provided in the series of tones is a tone represented in the area of the statistical distribution most in need of additional data at the time of selection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Christopher Boven, Reagan John Roberts
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Publication number: 20210361194Abstract: An electrical transtympanic simulator for auditory processing evaluation is disclosed. The simulator comprises a processor, a digital-to-analog converter, a voltage-to-current convertor, and one or more electrodes. The digital-to-analog converter in communication with the processor and power source is configured to convert digital signals into analogue voltage signals. The voltage-to-current convertor in communication with the digital-to-analog converter via an amplifier is configured to convert the analogue voltage signals to current signals/pulses that are proportional to the analogue voltage signals. The electrodes in communication with the voltage-to-current convertor, configured to locate in the ear canal and on the skin around the skull of a patient, thereby performing the auditory processing evaluation by applying the current pulses to the ear canal and skull in different waveforms at various frequency ranges with parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Maryam Banimostafa Arab, Hamed Sadjedi, Samira Kooshkestani, Hesamaldin Emamdjomeh
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Publication number: 20210361195Abstract: A smartphone-based hemoglobin (Hgb) assessment application quantitatively analyzes pallor in patient-sourced photos using image analysis algorithms to enable a noninvasive, accurate quantitative smartphone app for detecting anemia. A user takes a photo of his/her fingernail beds using the app and receives an accurate displayed Hgb level. Since fingernails do not contain melanocytes, the primary source of color of these anatomical features is blood Hgb. At the same time, quality control software minimizes the impact of common fingernail irregularities (e.g. leukonychia and camera flash reflection) on Hgb level measurement. Metadata recorded upon capturing the image is leveraged for determining a users' Hgb level thereby eliminating the need for external equipment. A personalized calibration of image data with measured Hgb levels improves the accuracy of the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Robert MANNINO, Wilbur LAM, Gari CLIFFORD, Erika TYBURSKI
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Publication number: 20210361196Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Gary Alan Hayter, Geoffrey V. McGarraugh, Kenneth J. Doniger
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Publication number: 20210361197Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a body-attachable unit for continuously measuring blood glucose. As the body-attachable unit is manufactured to be assembled in an applicator, additional effort is minimized such that the body-attachable unit can be attached to the body by simply operating the applicator. In particular, since the body-attachable unit is provided with a wireless communication chip such that communication with an external terminal is possible, the body-attachable unit can be used simply and conveniently without additional work of connecting a separate transmitter, and thus can be maintained more easily. In addition, since the body-attachable unit is operated by an operation of a user after being attached to the body, the start time of the operation can be adjusted to an appropriate time according to the needs of the user. Accordingly, the body-attachable unit can be operated in a stabilized state, thereby allowing for more accurate blood glucose measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Kyung Chul CHAE, Hyun Ho CHOI, Goang Yel RYU, Ji Hoon WANG, Young Jea KANG
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Publication number: 20210361198Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Paul V. Neale, James H. Brauker
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Publication number: 20210361199Abstract: A glucose monitoring system includes a sensor control device comprising an analyte sensor coupled with sensor electronics, the sensor control device configured to transmit data indicative of an analyte level, and a reader device comprising a wireless communication circuitry configured to receive the data indicative of the analyte level, and one or more processors coupled with a memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventor: Panganamala Ashwin Kumar
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Publication number: 20210361200Abstract: Sensor systems can be used to measure an analyte concentration. Sensor systems can include a base having a distal side configured to face towards a person's skin. An adhesive can couple the base to the skin. A transcutaneous analyte measurement sensor can be coupled to the base and can be located at least partially in the host. A transmitter can be coupled to the base and can transmit analyte measurement data to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Peter C. Simpson, Minglian Shi, Sebastian Bohm, Maria Noel Brown Wells, John Patrick Majewski, Leah Morta Edra, Disha B. Sheth, John Michael Gray, Shanger Wang, Ted Tang Lee, Michael L. Moore, Jason Mitchell, Jennifer Blackwell, Neel Narayan Shah, Todd Andrew Newhouse, Jason Halac, Ryan Everett Schoonmaker, Paul V. Neale, Jiong Zou, Sean T. Saint
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Publication number: 20210361201Abstract: In an aspect, a method of predicting biomarker concentrations from changes in short-time cardiac dynamics is described herein comprising measuring heart rate variability of a subject at rest; measuring heart rate variability of the subject during physical exertion; identifying changes in the heart rate variability at rest verses during physical exertion, and determining an estimated level of a biomarker present in the subject based on the identified changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Nathaniel T. Berry, Laurie Wideman Gold
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Publication number: 20210361202Abstract: A pulse photometer includes: an interface receiving a first signal and a second signal; and a processor configured to calculate a concentration of at least one blood light absorber in the subject, based on the first and second signals. The processor is configured to: acquire a first variation of the first light due to blood pulsation in the subject, acquire a second variation of the second light due to the pulsation, and calculate the concentration of the at least one blood light absorber, based on a first correction amount and a second correction amount. The first correction amount is based on at least one of a first constant, the first variation and the second variation, which are statistically determined. The second correction amount is based on at least one of a second constant, the first variation and the second variation, which are statistically determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATIONInventor: Katsuyuki HORIE
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Publication number: 20210361203Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and method for extracting physiological information indicative of at least one vital sign of a subject. To solve the motion robustness problem of known solutions, the device comprises a pre-treatment unit (210) configured to derive at least three detection signals from electromagnetic radiation reflected from a skin region of a subject, wherein at least two detection signals comprise wavelength-dependent reflection information in a different wavelength channel and at least two detection signals comprise reflection information in different polarization channels having different polarization directions. This provides that a channel that always has a low pulsatility, even when the SpO2 value is low. This channel mainly contains the motion-induced distortions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: GERARD DE HAAN, CALINA CIUHU-PIJLMAN, CAIFENG SHAN
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Publication number: 20210361204Abstract: A sensor can be manufactured by printing a working electrode onto a substrate using aerosol jet printing. Sensing chemistry (e.g., enzyme-based ink that including detection chemistry) also can be printed onto the working electrode using aerosol jet printing. A reference electrode also can be printed on the substrate at a position spaced along the substrate from the working electrode. In certain examples, the substrate can be positioned within a lumen of a skin piercing member of a sensor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: PEPEX BIOMEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Vojtech SVOBODA, James L. SAY, Stephen L. POHL
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Publication number: 20210361205Abstract: Devices are provided for measurement of an analyte concentration, e.g., glucose in a host. The device can include a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte; and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises a diffusion resistance domain configured to control a flux of the analyte therethrough. The diffusion resistance domain comprises one or more zwitterionic compounds and a base polymer comprising both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Robert J. Boock, Chris W. Dring
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Publication number: 20210361206Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. BULLINGTON, Richard G. PATTON, Jay M. MIAZGA, Shan E. GAW
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Publication number: 20210361207Abstract: A fluid sample optimization device for optimizing a fluid sample collected by a fluid collection device from a fluid source, where a first portion of the fluid sample potentially has contaminants. The device includes an inlet configured to connect with the fluid source, an outlet configured to connect with the fluid collection device, a sample path connected between the inlet and the outlet, and a contaminant containment reservoir connected between the inlet and the outlet. The contaminant containment reservoir has an air permeable fluid resistor proximate the outlet, and is arranged to receive the first portion of the fluid sample from the fluid source to displace air therein, such that upon receipt of the first portion of the fluid sample and containment of the contaminants in the contaminant containment reservoir, subsequent portions of the fluid sample are conveyed by the sample path from the inlet to the outlet when subsequent pressure differentials are applied between the inlet and the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Bobby E. ROGERS, Kevin NASON, David G. MATSUURA, Belinko K. MATSUURA, Jacob A. MOEBIUS, Philip J. SIMPSON
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Publication number: 20210361208Abstract: A system and method for camera-based stress determination. The method includes: determining a plurality of regions-of-interest (ROIs) of a body part; determining a set of bitplanes in a captured image sequence for each ROI that represent HC changes using a trained machine learning model, the machine learning model trained with a hemoglobin concentration (HC) changes training set, the HC changes training set trained using bitplanes from previously captured image sequences of other human individuals as input and received cardiovascular data as targets; determining an HC change signal for each of the ROIs based on changes in the set of determined bitplanes; for each ROI, determining intervals between heartbeats based on peaks in the HC change signal; determining heart rate variability using the intervals between heartbeats; determining a stress level using at least one determination of a standard deviation of the heart rate variability; and outputting the stress level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Kang LEE, Pu ZHENG, Si WU
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Publication number: 20210361209Abstract: A system for monitoring anxiety of an individual includes a chair having at least a seat and a back, a base supporting the chair, and a first sensor disposed in at least one of the seat or the back. The first sensor is configured to, without being in direct contact with the individual, continuously obtain data related to a first physical characteristic from the individual seated in the chair. The first physical characteristic is one of respiration or pulse rate. The system further includes a display and a controller. The controller is configured to receive, in real-time, the data related to the first physical characteristic from the first sensor and compile a first metric from the received data. The first metric is configured to visually represent a change in the first physical characteristic. The controller is further configured to output the first metric to the display in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Robert YOUNG, Heather TROMBLEY, Travis ALBANO, Daniel MARTIN
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Publication number: 20210361210Abstract: A system includes a display device, a user interface, a memory, and a control system. The memory contains machine readable medium including machine executable code storing instructions for performing a method. The control system is coupled to the memory, and includes one or more processors. The control system is configured to execute the machine executable code to cause the control system to display, on the display device, a series of questions from mental health questionnaires. The series of questions includes text and answers for each question. From the user interface, a selection of answers of each of the displayed series of questions is received from a patient. Using a Bayesian Decision List, the received selection of answers is processed to output an indication of mental health of the patient. The indication of mental health identifies a kappa opioid receptor antagonist to which the patient would likely be a higher responder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Qingzhu Gao, Humberto Andres Gonzalez Cabezas, Parvez Ahammad, Yuelu Liu
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Publication number: 20210361211Abstract: A measuring device includes a weighing unit configured to measure a mass value of a urine bag; a control unit configured to calculate at least one of a voided volume and a urinary output per unit time on the basis of the mass value weighed by the weighing unit; a communication unit configured to transmit urinary output information related to at least one of the voided volume and the urinary output per unit time calculated by the control unit; and a first battery configured to supply power to the weighing unit, the control unit, and the communication unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Taku TERAMOTO, Makoto NAKATANI, Yoshito KUNISAKI
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Publication number: 20210361212Abstract: Embodiments can include a nerve mapping and monitoring system that can include a multi-polar stimulation unit, an electrical connector, an instrument having a grid array, where the grid array can comprise a plurality of electrodes, where each of the plurality of electrodes can be configured to be stimulated by the multi-polar stimulation unit, a recording element, where the recording element can be configured to detect a muscle response elicited by the grid array, and a computer, where the computer can be configured to monitor the muscle response elicited by the grid array such that neural structures can be identified and avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Jonathan D. Block, Hieu T. Ball
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Publication number: 20210361213Abstract: Devices and methods provide for the sensing of physiological signals during stimulation therapy by preventing stimulation waveform artifacts from being passed through to the amplification of the sensed physiological signal. Thus, the amplifiers are not adversely affected by the stimulation waveform and can provide for successful sensing of physiological signals between stimulation waveform pulses. A blanking switch may be used to blank the stimulation waveform artifacts where the blanking switch is operated in a manner synchronized with the stimulation waveform so that conduction in the sensing path is blocked during the stimulation pulse as well as during other troublesome artifacts such as a peak of a recharge pulse. A limiter may be used to limit the amplitude of the sensed signal, and hence the stimulation artifacts, that are passed to the amplifier without any synchronization of the limiter to the stimulation waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Scott R. Stanslaski, Peng Cong, Wesley A. Santa, Timothy J. Denison
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Publication number: 20210361214Abstract: Provided is a biological information detection device capable of restraining noise from being mixed with a signal relating to biological information. A biological information detection device includes an electrode pad that is able to detect a signal (bioelectric signal) relating to biological information of a subject (for example, a fetus in a mother's body), a connector that is connectable to the electrode pad, and a cable that is connected to the connector and is able to transmit the signal. The electrode pad and the connector are provided with fixing members and that are attachable to and detachable from each other, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Kazuhiko SUDO, Naoko ODAGIRI, Kazunari OOWADA, Ichiro MATSUBARA, Takaaki HATORI, Takahiko FUJITA, Kazuhiro YOSHIKAWA
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Publication number: 20210361215Abstract: Electrical activation of tissue can be mapped from using electrophysiological data from a plurality of electrodes carried by a high density grid catheter. Each clique of three or more electrodes will define a pair of orthogonal bipoles as well as several unipoles. An electroanatomical mapping system can analyze the electrophysiological data such that, for each clique, an integral of an omnipolar electrogram the best morphologically matches a representative (e.g., average) unipolar electrogram for the clique is identified. The orientation of the best-fit omnipole is then defined as the activation direction for the clique. The conduction velocity magnitude can also be computed as a ratio of an amplitude of the unipolar electrogram for the clique to an amplitude of the integral of the omnipolar electrogram for the clique along the activation direction. The resulting activation map can also be output graphically.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Don Curtis Deno
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Publication number: 20210361216Abstract: A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Ryan HOITINK, Curt R. EYSTER, Stuart WILLIAMS, Meir BAR-TAL, Shubhayu BASU, Shamim QUTUBUDDIN
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Publication number: 20210361217Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and other techniques for estimating the age and sex of a person through analysis of an electrocardiogram (ECG) recording for the person. Some aspects include recording an ECG of a person, processing data representing the ECG with an age-estimation neural network to generate an estimated age of the person, and outputting an indication of the estimated age of the person. Other aspects include processing the ECG with a sex prediction neural network to generate a predicted sex of the person and outputting an indication of the predicted sex of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Itzhak Zachi Attia, Paul A. Friedman, Suraj Kapa, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez
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Publication number: 20210361218Abstract: Some embodiments include processing data via an executable file on a monitor to reduce the dimensionality of the data being transmitted over the wireless network. The output of the executable file also encrypts the data before being transmitted wireless to a remote server. The remote server receives the transmitted data and makes likelihood inferences based on the recorded data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Steven Szabados, Yuriko Tamura, Xixi Wang, George Mathew
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Publication number: 20210361219Abstract: Electrical activity from tissue of a patient is monitored using a plurality of external electrodes to generate a plurality of electrical signals over time. The plurality of electrical signals are filtered using a first filter having a first frequency range to generate a plurality of first filtered signals. The plurality of electrical signals are filtered using a second filter having a second frequency range different than the first frequency range to generate a plurality of second filtered signals. At least one QRS complex is detected based on the plurality of first filtered signals. A QRS peak of the at least one QRS complex is detected based on the plurality of second filtered signals and the detected at least one QRS complex.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Trent Fischer, Karen Kleckner, Daniel S. Flo, Marc C. Steckler, Subham Ghosh
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Publication number: 20210361220Abstract: A catheter including a catheter shaft and a mapping balloon configured for navigation within a body. The mapping balloon can be coupled to the catheter shaft, such as at a distal end of the catheter shaft. The mapping balloon can have an exterior surface including a plurality of predefined fold locations configured to allow the mapping balloon to be adjusted between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. In the collapsed configuration, the mapping balloon can include a first dimension, and in the expanded configuration the mapping balloon can have a second dimension. The second dimension can be greater than the first dimension. A plurality of electrodes can be located along the exterior surface of the mapping balloon to communicate electrical signals with an electronic control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Gregory K. Olson
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Publication number: 20210361221Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for modulating delta brainwaves in a sleeping subject. In various embodiments, the method includes a) detecting and monitoring an initial delta wave in a subject, b) applying an electrical current to modulate the initial delta wave in the subject, thereby modifying the initial delta wave in the subject to form a modified delta wave, and, optionally, repeating cycles of steps a) and b), thereby modulating delta brainwaves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Wesley Earl Miksa
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Publication number: 20210361222Abstract: Neurofeedback devices, systems, and methods for pain management. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more headset configured for detecting electrical activity of a brain of the subject; one or more electronic device in electronic communication with the one or more headset, the one or more electronic device comprising one or more processors configured to operate one or more software applications, which, when operated by the one or more processors, configure the one or more electronic device to perform the following functions: receive and analyze electrical activity data of the subject's brain from the one or more headset; and transmit an output to the subject, the output having a type selected by the subject, via a sound or visual output device based on an analysis of the received electrical activity data of the subject's brain; wherein the output is configured to reduce or relieve pain in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Eric Elbogen, Sara Rathman Battles, Amber Kathleen Alsobrooks, Kiera Grace Molloy, Carmen Vincent Russoniello
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Publication number: 20210361223Abstract: A device calculates a score reflecting a state of liver damage, the calculating device being designed to calculate a score using the following physical parameters: a parameter corresponding to inflammation and/or fibrosis; and a parameter corresponding to steatosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Véronique MIETTE, Laurent SANDRIN, Magali SASSO
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Publication number: 20210361224Abstract: There is provided a biological gas measurement device that continuously collects biological gas, and is able to immediately and chronologically measure a target substance from the collected biological gas. A skin gas measurement device includes a biological gas collector 10 having an aperture portion 11 in a side thereof that faces a living body, and having a recessed portion 12 that is connected with the aperture portion 11 and serves as a space for collecting biological gas, a measurement device 100 that measures a target substance in the biological gas collected by the biological gas collector 10, an outflow path 40 through which collected biological gas is discharged from the recessed portion 12 to the measurement device 100, and a correction device 124 that corrects measurements of the target substance performed by the measurement device 100, and enables measurement results of the target substance from which effects of moisture present inside the outflow path 40 have been excluded to be output.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: National University Corporation Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityInventors: Kohji MITSUBAYASHI, Takahiro ARAKAWA, Koji TOMA, Takuma SUZUKI, Kenta IITANI
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Publication number: 20210361225Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of the present application relate to the diagnostic measurement of condition for pressure ulcers. Preferred embodiments utilize pressure measurements at body locations to determine a diagnostic pressure ulcer value. A pressure sensor device generates patient pressure data that is processed by a data processor which utilizes a diagnostic function to determine the diagnostic value that indicates whether corrective action is needed to prevent pressure ulcer formation. One or more sensor devices can be attached to a patient to measure to transmit data for further processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Raymond Dunn, John McNeill, Yitzhak Mendelson, Hamsa Abujrida
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Publication number: 20210361226Abstract: A monitoring system includes a communications circuit and an analysis circuit where the communications circuit is configured to receive image data of a user from a social media system, the image data comprising a plurality of images of a smile of the user undergoing an orthodontic treatment plan configured to move one or more teeth of the user. The analysis circuit is configured to determine a smile characteristic of the user based on the plurality of images. The communication circuit communicates an output comprising the smile characteristic to at least one of a user device associated with the user and an aligner fabrication computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Christopher Yancey, John Dargis, Alex Fenkell
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Publication number: 20210361227Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods that generating health diagnostic information from an audio recording. A computing system can include a machine-learned health model comprising that includes a sound model trained to receive data descriptive of a patient audio recording and output sound description data. The computing system can include a diagnostic model trained to receive the sound description data and output a diagnostic score. The computing system can include at least one tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations can include obtaining the patient audio recording; inputting data descriptive of the patient audio recording into the sound model; receiving, as an output of the sound model, the sound description data; inputting the sound description data into the diagnostic model; and receiving, as an output of the diagnostic model, the diagnostic score.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Katherine Chou, Michael Dwight Howell, Kasumi Widner, Ryan Rifkin, Henry George Wei, Daniel Ellis, Alvin Rajkomar, Aren Jansen, David Michael Parish, Michael Philip Brenner
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Publication number: 20210361228Abstract: The present invention discloses a sleep monitoring device. A motion detection circuit detects a human body motion to generate a detection signal. A processing circuit retrieves and executes computer executable commands from a storage circuit to execute a sleep monitoring method including steps outlined below. The detection signal is received from the motion detection circuit. An activity amount, in a basic time duration, is accumulated based on a total time length that an activity strength of the detection signal is larger than a predetermined value. A statistics is generated based on the activity amount of each of the basic time duration for a plurality of different time ranges, to generate a total activity amount. Whether the total activity amount exceeds one of a plurality of activity threshold values is determined to generate an activity scale determination result. A sleep status is determined according to the activity scale determination result.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: AI-HUA BIAN
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Publication number: 20210361229Abstract: A therapeutic support apparatus includes a user support surface extending along a longitudinal axis. The user support surface has a head section and a torso section. Each of the head section and the torso section are operable to angle relative to the longitudinal axis. An elevation unit is operable to position at least one of the head section and torso section at angles relative to the longitudinal axis. A monitor acquires data related to a user while sleeping on the user support surface. An alarm is operable to activate based on the data acquired by the monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: David L. RIBBLE, Kirsten M. EMMONS, Craig M. MEYERSON, Thomas F. HEIL
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Publication number: 20210361230Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a patient treatment plan to prevent or treat wrinkles using a neural network. The method includes receiving, by a computing device, patient data including at least a dynamic index and a static index for at least one muscle group of a patient. The method also includes determining, by the computing device, based on the patient data, a patient treatment plan including at least one dose of a treating compound to be administered to the patient at one or more application locations on the patient. The method further includes providing, by the computing device, the patient treatment plan for use in preventing or treating wrinkles on the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Carolyn Treasure
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Publication number: 20210361231Abstract: A tissue hydration monitor and method includes a sensor module having a plurality of LEDs positioned to emit a plurality of different wavelengths of light toward the user's skin and a detector that detects light transmitted and reflected through the user's skin to generate signals corresponding to an intensity of detected light at each of the different wavelengths. A processor/controller module generates a baseline hydration level based on the received signals, calculates a relative hydration level, and generates an output indicative of relative hydration personalized to the user. The housing is secured against the user's skin by an adhesive patch or a strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Debbie K. CHEN
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Publication number: 20210361232Abstract: In some cases, a wearable wound monitoring and/or treatment system can include a substantially flexible substrate configured to be positioned in a wound of a patient, the substantially flexible substrate supporting at least one of a sensor configured to monitor a physiological parameter of the wound or a transducer configured to treat the wound. The system can include a power source configured to provide power to the at least one of the sensor or transducer. The power source can be separated from a nearest electrically conductive part of a plurality of electrically conductive parts at least by a first minimum distance measured along a surface of insulating material at least partially supporting the power source and the plurality of electrically conductive parts, and the power source separated from the nearest electrically conductive part by a second minimum distance measured through air.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Felix Clarence Quintanar
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Publication number: 20210361233Abstract: An electronic device including an optical component and an enclosure comprising a glass ceramic region is disclosed. The optical properties of the glass ceramic region and the positioning of the glass ceramic region with respect to the optical component can affect the performance of the optical component, the visual appearance of the optical component, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: James R. Wilson, Christopher D. Jones, Tyler A. Marshall
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Publication number: 20210361234Abstract: Oral appliances and techniques for treating patients having abnormal tongue development using such oral appliances. An oral appliance includes a sheath adapted for placement in proximal to a tongue within a mouth of a patient, wherein a side of the sheath which comes into contact with the tongue when placed in the mouth substantially conforms at least in shape to features of the tongue; and at least one sensor embedded within the sheath, wherein each of the at least one sensor is configured to capture signals indicative of motion of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Bam Medical, LTDInventors: Eli DRAPISZ, Eyal BOTZER, Reuven MARKO
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Publication number: 20210361235Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electroencephalogram electrode cap, including: a stretchable covering body; an electrode array; and a fixing seat. The fixing seat includes a fixing structure. The fixing seat is mounted on the stretchable covering body through the fixing structure. The fixing seat further includes a hollow chamber for accommodating conductive medium or conductive medium preform. The electrode array includes plug ends, a plurality of electrode sensing units and a plurality of conductive traces. One end of the conductive trace is connected with the electrode sensing unit, and another end of the conductive trace is connected with the plug end. The electrode sensing unit is connected with the fixing seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Mingzhe Li, Yvonne Yanwen Duan, Detao Yang, Gongze Bai
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Publication number: 20210361236Abstract: An earpiece comprising a sensor for detecting light in the ear canal. The sensor is held in a cradle to reduce field-of-view. The reduced field-of-view reduce the possibility of light reaching the sensor in a tangential angle. Therefore, the chance of ambient light and light from an emitter reaching the sensor directly is reduced. This improves the likelihood that the readings of the sensor has a greater portion from light that has travelled through the tissue of the ear canal than not.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Ming Yip Wallace WONG
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Publication number: 20210361237Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a sensor assembly for measuring displacement of a contact surface at least along a central axis of the assembly caused by pressure applied on the surface by the skin of a user during measurement of at least one biological parameter of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Eldad Shemesh, Igor Kouperman, Boris Spektor
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Publication number: 20210361238Abstract: A septal closure device includes a frame comprising one or more tissue anchor features, an occluding membrane, and a pressure sensor device attached to the occluding membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Gregory Bak-Boychuk, Glen T. Rabito, Juan Valencia, Joseph Arthur Passman
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Publication number: 20210361239Abstract: A multi-functional health monitoring mat which enables the measurement of—but not limited to the following parameters: Weight, Plantar pressure, Bio-impedance for body composition, and Cardiovascular based measurements, such as: Electrocardiogram (ECG), Ballistocardiogram (BCG) from which additional health indicating analytics can be further extracted. The mat will be comprised of 3 separate layers: (1) A Bottom Layer, used for weight measurement, comprising force measurement sensors (2) A Middle Layer, used for pressure measurement, comprising pressure sensors in a matrix, and (3) A Top Layer, used for bio-impedance measurement, comprising conductive sensors, distributed throughout the top layer, enabling random orientation of the feet. In addition, there will be an electronic sub-system to enable communication of data and information from the bath mat to a mobile application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Tony CHAHINE, Steve AITKEN, Adrian STRAKA, Milad ALIZADEH-MEGHRAZI, Abdul JAVAID
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Publication number: 20210361240Abstract: The present invention comprises a health screening and recording tool for use in tracking certain health metrics in a population for the purpose of evaluating the health of individuals in the population, as well as the metrics of the population, and for use in decision making regarding activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Jonathan Fialkov
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Publication number: 20210361241Abstract: An examination system having separate enabled interchangeable operating modes includes at least one medical device having a housing retaining an optical system. The examination system further includes an adapter that is configured for aligning a plurality of disparate smart devices with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached to the medical device, thereby enabling multiple operating modes without modification to the device. In at least one version, common engagement features are provided on a plurality of medical devices to permit the adapter and an attached smart device to be used therewith interchangeably.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: David G. Perkins, Raymond A. Lia, Robert L. Vivenzio, John R. Strom, Ervin Goldfain, Steven R. Slawson, Michael T. McMahon
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Publication number: 20210361242Abstract: The present invention provides a personal hand-held monitor comprising a signal acquisition device for acquiring signals which can be used to derive a measurement of a parameter related to the health of the user, the signal acquisition device being integrated with a personal hand-held computing device. The present invention also provides a signal acquisition device adapted to be integrated with a personal hand-held computing device to produce a personal hand-held monitor as defined above.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Christopher Elliott, Mark-Eric Jones, Mark Bennett, Mikhail Nagoga