Abstract: A diagnosis support apparatus includes a processor including at least one piece of hardware. The processor identifies, based on physical information including one or more kinds of information capable of estimating a state of a diagnosis target organ of a subject, one abnormal symptom appearing in the diagnosis target organ, performs, as lesion extraction processing for extracting a lesion candidate region from an endoscopic image, different processing specialized for each abnormal symptom that appears in the diagnosis target organ, and performs the lesion extraction processing corresponding to the identified one abnormal symptom.

Abstract: An imaging module includes: an image sensor; and a mounting board on which the image sensor is mounted together with a plurality of passive components. The mounting board includes: a first surface on which the image sensor is surface-mounted; a second surface that is located on an opposite side to the first surface and on which the passive component is mounted; a third surface that is continuous with the second surface via a step and on which the passive component is mounted; and a columnar cable connection block that rises from the second and third surfaces and to which a cable is connected.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel vascular optical fiber guidewire. The vascular optical fiber guidewire includes a metal axial wire and an optical fiber surrounding the metal axial wire. The optical fiber includes a core wire and a cladding layer covering the core wire. For above vascular optical fiber guidewire, in a part of the optical guidewire that is required to transmit light, a bending radius of the optical fiber around the metal axial wire is greater than a critical bending radius, and in a region of the optical fiber guidewire that is required to scatter light, the bending radius of the optical fiber around the metal axial wire is less than the critical bending radius. The present disclosure is capable of entering a blood vessel by a percutaneous puncture technique, guiding the optical fiber guidewire through a medical imaging device in a blood vessel, and performing side-illumination on the head.

Abstract: Described herein is a video laryngoscope designed for easy and safe operation comprising an apparatus body, a laryngoscope camera arm unit, and an associated laryngoscope blade releasably attached to the laryngoscope camera arm unit. The laryngoscope camera arm unit is angularly adjustable by use of a rotary linkage member connected to a distal end of the apparatus body. A communication unit is connected to a linkage device at a proximal end of the apparatus body. A light source and a video camera are located on the laryngoscope camera arm unit. The laryngoscope blade has at least two internal fluidic channels for delivering fluid to oral cavity regions of a patient and providing suction of bodily fluids from the patient.

Abstract: A device for distending a body lumen for enhanced visualization with a capsule endoscope that includes a camera lens includes an attachment element configured to attach to the capsule endoscope and a plurality of struts extending from the attachment element and meeting at an apex. The plurality of struts are configured to extend both axially and radially away from the camera lens so as to form a frame therearound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an eye phantom for evaluating a retinal angiography image, and a manufacturing method therefor. A purpose of the present invention is to provide an eye phantom for evaluating a retinal angiography image, capable of simulating even the vascular structure and blood flow of a retina so as to be more similar to an actual retinal structure than a conventional eye phantom; and a manufacturing method therefor. More specifically, a purpose of the present invention is to provide an eye phantom for evaluating a retinal angiography image, including various shapes of fine fluid channel structures corresponding to the vascular structure formed in an actual retina; and a manufacturing method therefor.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, devices and methods for performing simulations using a multi-component Finite Element Model (FEM) of ocular structures involved in ocular accommodation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved techniques for imaging and/or measuring a subject's eye. Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to a portable imaging and/or measuring apparatus comprising one or more imaging and/or measuring devices. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an imaging and/or measuring device comprising an adjustable flexure having one or more lenses therein. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an imaging and/or measuring device comprising an adjustable flexure configured to provide variable diopter compensation. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising imaging and/or measuring a person's eye using an adjustable flexure within an imaging and/or measuring device, the adjustable flexure having one or more lenses therein. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising providing variable diopter compensation for imaging and/or measuring a person's eye using an adjustable flexure.

Abstract: A system for conducting an automated refraction examination on a patient, including: a phoropter configured to present different optics to the patient; an automated reading rod mounted to the phoropter; and a control unit configured to send signals to perform an automated refraction examination; wherein the phoropter comprises a right member with a right aperture and a left member with a left aperture; wherein the automated reading rod comprises: a reading rod including a first end and a second end; a motor coupled to the first end of the reading rod, wherein the motor is configured to drive the reading rod between a first position and a second position; a mounting interface configured to mount the automated reading rod to the phoropter; a reading card holder coupled to the second end of the reading rod; and a reading card coupled to the reading card holder.

Abstract: There is provided a method and a system for intelligently determining an eyeglass prescription of a patient. The method, executed by a processor, includes: obtaining patient information from the patient to generate initial sphere, cylinder, axis, add, and prism values; performing measurements to generate at least one updated sphere, cylinder, axis, add, and prism value based on communication with the patient; repeating the performing measurements to generate optimized sphere, cylinder, axis, add, and prism values; and outputting the optimized sphere, cylinder, axis, add, and prism values to a database.

Abstract: There are provided an ophthalmologic information analysis apparatus and an ophthalmologic information analysis program capable of efficiently performing follow-up observation of a subject eye. There is provided: a central processing unit configured to: acquire first analysis data obtained by analyzing an analysis region of the subject eye in first OCT data including the analysis region; acquire second OCT data captured on a day different from that of the first OCT data; perform an analysis comprising: specifying the analysis region corresponding to the first analysis data from the second OCT data; and acquiring second analysis data obtained by analyzing the analysis region in the second OCT data; and control a display to display the first analysis data and the second analysis data in a comparable manner.

Abstract: An eye-tracking device includes an optical device that includes a light source with an optical cavity and a light sensor. The light source is positioned to output coherent light toward an eye of a user and receive at least a portion of the coherent light back from the eye of the user as feedback light. The feedback light enters the optical cavity and causes modulation of an intensity of the coherent light. The light sensor is optically coupled with the light source for detecting the modulated intensity of the coherent light and generating one or more signals based on the detected intensity of the coherent light. The eye-tracking device also includes one or more processors that are coupled to the optical device for determining, from the one or more signals, movement information of the eye. A method of detecting movement of an eye using the eye-tracking device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved techniques for imaging and/or measuring a subject's eye. Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to relate to an imaging and/or measuring apparatus. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an imaging and/or measuring apparatus configured to capture an image and/or measurement of a subject's eye, the imaging and/or measuring apparatus comprising: a plurality of illumination optical components comprising a spatial filter; and an objective lens configured to transmit and/or receive light with a field of view of the subject's eye. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method of imaging and/or measuring a subject's eye, the method comprising: generating an annular illumination profile; attenuating a portion of the illumination profile using a spatial filter; and transmitting the attenuated illumination profile to a subject's retina fundus using an objective lens.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved techniques for imaging and/or measuring a subject's eye. Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to an imaging and/or measuring apparatus. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an imaging and/or measuring apparatus comprising a lens at least capable of providing a 30 degree field of view of a subject's eye. Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to an imaging and/or measuring apparatus comprising a plurality of imaging and/or measuring optical components configured to: when a first objective lens is positioned between the plurality of imaging and/or measuring optical components and a subject's eye, transmit and/or receive light having a first set of optical characteristics; and when a second objective lens is positioned between the plurality of imaging and/or measuring optical components and the subject's eye, transmit and/or receive light a second set of optical characteristics.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products measure health data related to a user. A time-stamped device identifier is received that uniquely identifies a communications device. A time-stamped sensor measurement is separately received. A difference in time between the time-stamped device identifier and the time-stamped sensor measurement is determined. When the difference in time is within a window of time, then the sensor measurement is associated with the device identifier.

Abstract: A system and method for comprehensive remote monitoring of a user's vital signs and bodily functions includes a wearable monitor in bi-directional communication with a gateway element that communicates with one or more external devices to allow remote access to user vital sign and bodily function information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biometric information measurement device that communicates with an external terminal by ultrasonic waves, including: a communicator for communicating information including measurement information with the external terminal; and a light projector for visualizing information on a place where the external terminal is to be placed by irradiating light.

Abstract: A system and method for continuous readout is provided. sensor system with notification function and method for continuous and wireless monitoring and analysis of temperature in organisms The object of the invention is achieved by a contact surface for attaching to a surface of an organism, a sensor in thermal contact with the contact surface, a user input sensor, a radio chip operatively connected to the sensors, wherein the radio chip will respond to an induced signal from a reader by reading data from the sensors and transmit said data, and method for operating the sensors wherein the 0data from the sensors is compensated for environmental effects using comprising a second sensor for detecting at least one property from the group comprising ambient temperature, pressure, flow, level, proximity, displacement, bio, image, gas, chemical, acceleration, orientation, humidity, moisture, impedance, capacitance, force, electric, magnetic and mass, thus forming compensated data.

Abstract: A core body temperature measurement device includes a body and an operation unit. The body is fixed to an ear canal of user. The operation unit is combined with a front side of the body, and is configured to be exposed to the ear canal or to be concealed inside, and has a sensor part. the sensor part measures a core body temperature of user when the operation unit is exposed to the ear canal.

Abstract: A core body temperature sensor system which has multiple pairs of temperature sensors across a first insulating layer. The sensed temperatures are monitored as well as the rate of change of sensed temperature at the temperature sensors. The core body temperature is obtained based on a first representative temperature for the first set of temperature sensors, a second representative temperature for the second set of temperature sensors and rate of change information.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for identifying a health disorder based on a temperature asymmetry estimation. A system may include a thermal camera configured to detect thermal images of an inspected body part and a reference body part, which may be contralateral to the inspected body part. The system may further include an optical camera configured to detect optical images of the inspected body part and the reference body part. The system may further include a remote mobile device having a mobile processor programmed to control the thermal camera to detect the thermal images and the optical camera to detect the optical images. The system may further include remote server having a diagnostic processor programmed to determine that a functional disorder or inflammation of the inspected body part has occurred by analyzing the thermal images and the optical images.

Abstract: Embodiments and aspects described herein provide methods and systems for determining pressure difference across a tube arising from fluid flow within the tube, comprising: obtaining three-dimensional time dependent fluid velocity data at a plurality of points along the tube; processing the three-dimensional time dependent fluid velocity data to determine: i) a flow rate (Q) of the fluid through the tube; ii) the kinetic energy (K) of the fluid flow through the tube; iii) an advective energy rate (A) of the fluid flow through the tube; and iv) a viscous dissipation rate (V) pertaining to the fluid flow; and calculating the pressure difference in dependence on all of the flow rate (Q), kinetic energy (K), advective energy rate (A), and viscous dissipation rate (V). Further embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A system and method for treating cancer by integrating a hemodynamic parameter (Hdp) monitoring system and a radiofrequency generator synchronized by a processing system is disclosed. The system is capable of identifying health condition-specific Hdp variation values changes in a patient upon the exposure of low energy amplitude modulated electromagnetic fields frequencies. A system and method for treating cancer by integrating a hemodynamic parameter (Hdp) monitoring system, a radiofrequency generator synchronized by a processing system, and a chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST)-MRI system is further disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, a multi modal body sensor monitoring and recording system includes a personal status monitor (PSM) that communicates user bio-sensor data to an SCP. The PSM includes a controller comprising a sensing face, an intermediary circuit, and a mounting face. The controller provides a sensor array of specified biosensors. The controller is mountable with an ECG patch. The PSM includes an ECG patch coupled with the controller. The controller is removably mounted via comprising a sensor patch comprising a flat piece of material with an array of sensors arranged on a sensing face of the sensor patch of the sensor patch that is designed with a receptacle to which the controller device is connected into the ECG patch. The ECG patch obtains an ECG data o the user that is passed to the controller. The controller electronically communicates the ECG data and the specified biosensor data to the PHI server.

Abstract: A system and method for continuous readout is provided. The object of the invention is achieved by a contact surface or attaching to a surface of an organism, a sensor system in thermal, mechanical and electrical contact with the contact surface, a radio chip operatively connected to the sensor, wherein the radio chip will respond to an induced signal from a reader by reading data from the sensor and transmit said data, and method for operating the sensor wherein the data from the sensor system is compensated for environmental effects using comprising a second sensor for detecting at least one property from the group comprising ambient temperature, pressure, flow, level, proximity, displacement, bio, image, gas, chemical, acceleration, orientation, humidity, moisture, impedance, capacitance, force, electric, magnetic and mass, thus forming compensated data.

Abstract: A system and method for continuous readout is provided. The object of the invention is achieved by a contact surface for attaching to a surface of an organism, a sensor system in thermal, mechanical and electrical contact with the contact surface, a radio chip operatively connected to the sensor, wherein the radio chip will respond to an induced signal from a reader by reading data from the sensor and transmit said data, and method for operating the sensor wherein the data from the sensor system is compensated for environmental effects using comprising a second sensor for detecting at least one property from the group comprising ambient temperature, pressure, flow, level, proximity, displacement, bio, image, gas, chemical, acceleration, orientation, humidity, moisture, impedance, capacitance, force, electric, magnetic and mass, thus forming compensated data.

Abstract: A multi-sensor device may perform an optical measurement using an optical sensor of the multi-sensor device, where the optical measurement is performed when a surface of the multi-sensor device is in contact with a human body. The multi-sensor device may perform another measurement using at least one other sensor of the multi-sensor device, where the other measurement is performed when the surface of the multi-sensor device is in contact with the human body, where the other measurement is performed substantially contemporaneously with the optical measurement, and where the optical measurement and the other measurement relate to health parameters. The multi-sensor device may determine a combined measurement value based on the optical measurement and the other measurement.

Abstract: A method for estimating a measure of cardiovascular health of a subject (102) comprises: receiving (302) an electrocardiogram, ECG, signal (202); receiving (304) an artery signal (210) representative of pressure pulse wave propagation at a location in an artery; determining (306) a fiducial point in time based on the ECG signal (202) providing an indication of onset of isovolumetric contraction; determining (308) a pre-systolic pressure pulse arrival point in time (212) based on the artery signal (210) to correspond to the onset of the isovolumetric contraction being reflected in the artery signal (210), determining (310) a time period between the onset of the isovolumetric contraction and the pre-systolic pressure pulse arrival point in time, said time period representing a vascular transit time; and determining (312) a pulse wave velocity of the subject (102) based on a physical distance between an aortic valve and the location in the artery and on the vascular transit time.

Abstract: A cuff unit, a method for manufacturing the cuff unit, and a blood pressure measuring device that allow suppressing a positional deviation in each of a pressing cuff and a sensing cuff with respect to a curler are provided. A cuff unit includes a pressing cuff joined to a curler and including a plurality of air bags that are layered and each inflated by a fluid, and a sensing cuff that includes one air bag inflated by a fluid and a joining margin formed on the air bag and joined to the air bag 81 adjacent to the air bag.

Abstract: A sphygmomanometer according to the present invention includes an air leakage testing unit that performs air leakage testing on an air system to obtain an air leakage testing result, and a storage unit that stores the air leakage testing result. The air leakage testing result stored in the storage unit is displayed, on a display device, in a first display mode during a transition from a power-off state to a standby state or a non-blood pressure measurement state where a measurement start operation is disabled, or during a transition from the standby state to the power off state or the non-blood pressure measurement state where the measurement start operation is disabled, whereas, in the standby state or during blood pressure measurement, the air leakage testing result is not displayed or is displayed in a second display mode lower in degree of enhancement than the first display mode.

Abstract: A multi-lumen catheter for monitoring intramuscular pressure having an elongated body configured and dimensioned for insertion into a compartment of a patient. The catheter has a pressure sensor to determine if excessive pressure is being applied. A sensor is in communication with the lumen to continuously measure pressure to provide continuous readings of intramuscular pressure.

Abstract: A method includes receiving multiple electrophysiological (EP) signals acquired by multiple electrodes of a multi-electrode catheter that are in contact with tissue in a region of a cardiac chamber, and respective tissue locations at which the electrodes acquired the EP signals. The region is divided into two sections. Using the EP signals acquired by the electrodes, local activation times (LAT) are calculated for the respective tissue locations, and found are: a first section of the two sections having a smaller average LAT value, and a second section of the two sections having a higher average value. Determined are a first representative location in the first section, and a second representative location in the second section. A propagation vector is calculated between the first and second representative locations, that is indicative of propagation of an EP wave that has generated the EP signals. The propagation vector is presented to a user.

Abstract: Magnetic field generating means (2) is disposed on a scalp (1) of a subject (P) and generates a magnetic field that is radiated from a north pole, passes through a cerebral cortex (3) of the subject (P) and returns to a south pole in a loop path. Magnetic field detecting means (5) is disposed on the scalp (1) and detects a change in the magnetic field (4) as a signal reflecting an activity status of the cerebral cortex (3).

Abstract: A digitally implemented radio frequency sensor for physiology sensing may be configured to generate oscillation signals for emitting radio frequency pulses for range gated sensing. The sensor may include a radio frequency transmitter configured to emit the pulses and a receiver configured to receive reflected ones of the emitted radio frequency pulses under control of a microcontroller. The received pulses may be processed by the microcontroller to detect physiology characteristics such as motion, sleep, respiration and/or heartbeat. The microcontroller may be configured to generate timing pulses such as with a pulse generator for transmission of radio frequency sensing pulses. The microprocessor may sample received signals, such as in phase and quadrature phase analogue signals, to implement digital demodulation and baseband filtering of the received signals.

Abstract: There is provided a system for mixed imaging modalities including impedance based analysis of a body portion of a patient, comprising: multi conductor busbar(s), each connected to a controller and at least two of multiple sensing components, a controller arranged to: iteratively perform: sequentially activate as a current source, a first sensing component previously un-used as the current source in earlier iterations, sequentially activating as a current sink, a second sensing component previously un-used as the current sink in earlier iterations, obtain surface voltages, by sequentially activating each of the other sensing components as a respective voltage sensor, and obtaining a respective voltage reading while alternating current is transmitted between the first and second sensing components, wherein the voltages and current obtained for each pair of first and second sensing component of each iteration are provided for computation of a 3D dataset of 3D impedance values of the body portion.

Abstract: A catheter, a guide wire, an opening position identification device, an opening position identification method, an internal object presence determination assistance device, a diagnostic assistance device, and a treatment assistance device that can easily identify the position of an opening of the catheter in a body are provided. A guide wire 20 is inserted into a catheter 30 having openings for introducing a fluid substance into the body, or for sucking the fluid substance in the body. One or more light sources 10 for identifying the positions of openings 32 of the catheter 30 are provided. The catheter 30 may be provided with one or more light sources 10 for identifying the positions of the openings 32 of the catheter 30.

Abstract: A system for detecting the location of an endoscopic device inside a patients' body comprises an endoscope assembly with an insertion tube having a set of codes indicative of an insertion depth and a rotational direction of the endoscopic device and a detector to detect the set of codes and calculate the location information. The images captured by the endoscopic device are automatically tagged with corresponding location information. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system for generating three dimensional images and videos without increasing the number of cameras. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a system having a plurality of sensor devices for generating a real time image map of an endoscopic tip portion traversing a lumen. Optionally, the endoscope assembly further comprises a special garment for colonoscopy patients to preserve the modesty of the patients and to protect a physician from spraying fecal matter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining at least one state variable of the organism of at least one farm animal, wherein at least one probe device for measurement of at least one physical parameter is disposed in the gastro-intestinal tract of the farm animal and at least one evaluation unit is disposed outside the gastro-intestinal tract of the farm animal, characterized by the following steps: determining at least one first physical parameter by the probe device; converting the first physical parameter into a first state variable of the organism of the farm animal in a probe control unit of the probe device; transmitting the first state variable by the probe device to the evaluation unit; andconverting the first state variable into a second state variable in the evaluation unit. The invention further relates to a probe device for measuring at least one state variable of the organism of a farm animal as well as a system comprising at least one such probe device and an evaluation unit.

Abstract: A methodology of detecting pathogens captured respectively from the inhalation and the exhalation in human breathing is disclosed. More particularly, a method is described for simultaneously detecting pathogens captured on sensors placed respectively inside an inhalation channel and an exhalation channel of a nose respirator.

Abstract: A clinical decision support system (100) for supporting a clinician in decisions relating to a patient (3) is disclosed. The system comprises at least one computer (1A-1G) for performing an event correlation trend analysis based on physiological parameters obtained from the patient. The computer is configured to perform the analysis by: identifying occurrences of a primary physiological event; identifying occurrences of at least one secondary physiological event that is physiologically linked to the primary physiological event, and establishing a trend of correlation between the primary physiological event and the at least one secondary physiological event, and presenting event correlation trend data indicative of the trend on a display (11A-11F) of the clinical decision support system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for the collection of exhaled aerosols. In some embodiments, the device disclosed herein comprises a cup and an attachable lid, wherein the cup has a conical base and the lid includes a pipette access port with a removable cap and a sealed buffer reservoir. In some embodiments, the method for a subject to collect exhaled aerosols disclosed herein comprises the steps of placing a collection cup against the subject's mouth, the subject coughing into the collection cup at least once, immediately closing the device by reattached a lid to the collection cup, placing the collection cup in a transport bag, and providing the transport bag to a processor.

Abstract: A loading-detecting orthosis includes a sensor that generates sensor signals and that has sensor elements in pressure areas. The loading-detecting orthosis further includes sensor signal-evaluating electronics that are designed to indicate critical loading. The sensor signal-evaluating electronics are designed to ascertain characteristic values regarding pressure loading events detected at least per pressure area by way of the sensor elements, to form a sum value into which the characteristic values are incorporated by amount in weighted form such that at least three different weights are used, and to generate an alert signal when the sum value exceeds a certain amount.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for improving walking or running performance in a variety of settings, including athletic training and physical therapy settings. Software programs comprising machine learning algorithms are employed with the objective of synthesizing real-time, actionable recommendations for performance improvement based on data inputs from a plurality of sensors incorporated into footwear. The recommendations may be visualized or heard during and after performance, either on a mobile computing device such as a smartphone or smartwatch or over a web interface on a home computer, and historical performance data may be incorporated into a personalized database for each user. The systems include real-time recommendations for changes in form and personalized coaching such as of athletes seeking to improve performance. The systems and methods described herein may also be employed for the purposes of injury prevention or rehabilitation in a medical setting.

Abstract: A drowsiness sign notification system that gives a drowsiness sign notice to a driver that shows a drowsiness sign includes a driver monitor and a controller. The driver monitor detects the driver state being a state of the driver. The controller executes a drowsiness level estimation process in which a drowsiness level of the driver from a plurality of drowsiness levels based on the driver state. And, the controller executes an accumulation process in which a drowsiness point that is numerical value corresponding to the drowsiness level estimated in the drowsiness level estimation process is accumulated. Then, when an accumulation value of the drowsiness point calculated in the accumulation process exceeds a predetermined threshold, the controller determines that the driver shows the drowsiness sign.

Abstract: A method for measuring dynamic movement of a joint, the method comprising the steps of: measuring relative rotation of the joint using pair of Inertia measurement units, each attached to the skin on either side of said joint; capturing a plurality ultrasound images of a bone proximate to a first of said IMU's; identifying markers on said bone; tracking displacement of the markers; correlating said displacement with the relative rotation of the joint, and so; measuring the dynamic movement of the joint.

Abstract: A living body detection device configured to detect a presence of a living body in a predetermined location. The living body detection device includes a piezoelectric element configured to detect a pressure change in the predetermined location, and a processor configured to: calculate multiple pieces of living body information, based on the pressure change detected by the piezoelectric element; calculate a composite index which compositively indicates that the multiple pieces of living body information are caused by the living body, based on the calculated multiple pieces of living body information; and determine whether there is or not the living body in the predetermined location, based on the calculated composite index.

Abstract: A data processing method for determining a range of motion of an artificial knee joint which connects a femur and a tibia via a medial ligament and a lateral ligament, wherein at least the femur comprises an implant which forms a medial condyle and a lateral condyle, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring the maximum lengths of the lateral ligament and the medial ligament for a particular flexion angle of the knee joint; calculating a first virtual position between the femur and the tibia in which the lateral condyle of the femoral implant touches the tibia and the medial ligament is stretched to its maximum length; calculating a maximum valgus angle of the range of motion from the first virtual position; calculating a second virtual position between the femur and the tibia in which the medial condyle of the femoral implant touches the tibia and the lateral ligament is stretched to its maximum length; and calculating a maximum varus angle of the range of motion from the second virtual position.

Abstract: A sensor insertion device comprises a lower case and an upper case. A base holder and a needle holder are disposed in the lower case. A needle holder raising mechanism is disposed above the needle holder. A sensor base having a sensor unit is held by the base holder. When the upper case is pushed down, the base holder and the needle holder move toward an opening on the lower surface side of the lower case, and the needle holder is raised by the needle holder raising mechanism. A protrusion that holds the upper case on the lower case is provided to the upper case in a state in which the upper case has been pushed down until the opening on the lower surface side comes into contact with the skin.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for detecting, measuring and classifying meals for an individual based on analyte measurements. These results and related information can be presented to the individual to show the individual which meals are causing the most severe analyte response. These results can be organized and categorized based on preselected criteria or previous meals and results so as to organize and present the results in a format with reference to glucose as the monitored analyte. Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, systems, and software applications intended to engage an individual by providing direct and timely feedback regarding the individual's meal-related glycemic response.

Abstract: A method for the measurement of oxygenation level of blood in a tissue. The method includes emitting on a tissue light having a wavelength range in which oxygenated hemoglobin has a first extinction coefficient and de-oxygenated hemoglobin has a second extinction coefficient, and wherein one of the first and second extinction coefficients changes monotonically as a function of wavelength while the other one of the first and second extinction coefficients is substantially constant with respect to the one of the first and second extinction coefficients. The method further includes detecting a transmitted spectrum of light transmitted through the tissue, measuring a differentiating parameter expressing a change in at least one parameter of the emitted spectrum with respect to same parameter in the transmitted spectrum, and determining an oxygenation level of blood in the tissue, wherein the oxygenation level corresponds to a value of the measured differentiating parameter.