Abstract: A dishwasher includes a filter member that is inserted through the lower surface of a tub at a time of replacing the filter member and is applicable regardless of the type of a dishwasher, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and enhancing user convenience. The cylinder-shaped filter member is accommodated entirely in a filter housing, and external air flows into the filter member through the upper end and the lower end of the filter member respectively and then passes through the outer circumferential surface of the filter member, to be filtered, thereby preventing the filter member from being blocked partially and ensuring a sufficient flow rate of air.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub, a door coupled to a front of the tub, and a drying device disposed at the door and configured to dry an inside of the tub. The drying device includes a bracket that defines a space configured to receive the wet air and the dry air, an impeller coupled to the bracket and configured to cause the wet air and the dry air to be mixed, where the impeller is configured to generate a flow of the mixed air. The drying device further includes a cover coupled to the bracket, and an air guide disposed between the bracket and the cover and configured to guide the flow of the mixed air into the impeller. The impeller is rotatably coupled to the air guide.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub that defines a washing space configured to accommodate objects to be washed, a door coupled to a front of the tub, and a drying device disposed at the door and configured to guide (i) wet air discharged from the inside of the tub and (ii) ambient air introduced from an outside of the tub. The drying device includes a bracket that defines a space configured to receive the wet air and the ambient air, where the bracket defines a first inlet that is in fluid communication with the outside and configured to receive the ambient air from the outside. The drying device further includes a cover coupled to the bracket and an impeller coupled to the bracket and configured to cause the wet air and the ambient air to be mixed, where the impeller is configured to generate a flow of the mixed air.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a filter member having a handle integrally provided at an upper cover of the filter member. The filter member is accommodated in a filter accommodation space of a filter housing, where a movement space of the filter member is larger than the filter member, thereby preventing damage to the filter material or a fall of contaminants into the filter housing effectively, during withdrawal and insertion of the filter member. A separation space defined between the filter housing and the upper cover of the filter member is closed by a gasket, in the state where the filter member is disposed in the filter housing completely, thereby preventing the flow of non-filtered air into the filter housing effectively.

Abstract: A footwear sanitization system or floormat which may have one or more zones to. The zones may include a disinfecting zone, a drying zone, a scraping zone that are used to perform different procedures on the footwear for the purposes of cleaning or sanitizing the footwear when the footwear is in or on the zone.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a surgery system, a control method, a surgical apparatus, and a program that allow easy updating of a function of a medical apparatus. A configuration includes an information processor, and a surgical apparatus. The information processor includes a storage section storing an application, and a transmission section transmitting, in response to a request from the surgical apparatus, the application stored in the storage section. The surgical apparatus includes a reception section receiving the application transmitted by the transmission section, and an execution section executing the application received by the reception section.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering consistent high quality, cost efficient results in fixed or mobile endoscopy facilities, without requiring the continuous real-time involvement of a fellowship trained gastroenterologist, by integrating patient specific information into decision support systems and AI/machine learning systems employed during the planning and examination phases of the endoscopy procedure.

Abstract: An image acquisition unit sequentially acquires a medical image. A recognition processing unit applies a recognition process to the medical image. A recognition result display determination unit determines to display or not display the result of the recognition process on a display according to blur in the medical image. A display control unit controls the display of the recognition process according to the determination by the recognition result display determination unit.

Abstract: A medical device operation training apparatus, used in performing training for operation of a medical device, includes: an affected-area simulated organ holding unit configured to hold a sheet-like affected-area simulated organ able to be incised or excised at least in part; and a path simulated organ holding unit configured to hold a path simulated organ for guiding the medical device to the affected-area simulated organ. With this apparatus, trainees can train for various manipulations with simple preparatory operations.

Abstract: A rigidizing system includes an elongate rigidizing device configured to be rigidized by vacuum or pressure from a flexible configuration to a rigid configuration and an outer tube configured to be positioned around the rigidizing device. The outer tube includes a plurality of expandable channels therein configured to enable passage of a working tool therethrough.

Abstract: A hybrid apparatus for delivery of fluid in connection with endoscopic irrigation and lens cleaning including a connector which is adaptable to a flexible or rigid container, a connector arranged at the end thereof and connected via a tubing supply to a fluid, air and or gas source and to an endoscope during a procedure.

Abstract: Fluorescent imaging systems for performing an endoscopic procedure, such as a retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure may include a first light source for emitting light in the visible spectrum, or light in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum, or both. A light source bandpass filter may block the emitted light in the visible spectrum, or in the NIR spectrum, or both. A first sensor may be capable of detecting the light in the visible spectrum, or the light in the NIR spectrum, or both. A sensor bandpass filter may block the detected light in the visible spectrum, or in the NIR spectrum, or both. The first or a second light source, or the first or a second sensor, or combinations thereof, may be removably disposed on a duodenoscope.

Abstract: An assist device includes: a processor configured to generate a fluorescence image based on an imaging signal that is generated by capturing an image of fluorescence caused by excitation light that is applied to a living tissue, calculate a fluorescence intensity based on the fluorescence image, based on the fluorescence intensity, estimate a placement period during which a medical tool is placed in a lumen, and output placement period information on the placement period and an observation image obtained by capturing an image of the living tissue.

Abstract: A conduit cleaning tool includes a long shaft. The shaft includes a linear first part and a second part arranged on a proximal end side with respect to the first part. The second part includes a plurality of bent portions bent to a corrugated shape in a predetermined direction with respect to a longitudinal direction N, and the plurality of bent portions are configured to rub an inner surface of the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention, a handheld intraoral dental 3D camera comprising: a hand-held housing which includes: an optical unit comprising: an illuminating means for producing light, and a projecting means for projecting the light produced by the illuminating means onto a region of a tooth surface of a patient; a sensing unit for sensing an image of the projected light reflected by the region, characterized in that the illuminating means comprises a semiconductor laser for producing the light; and the projection means comprises phosphor which is arranged to receive the light produced by the semiconductor laser, wherein the projection means is further adapted to project the fluorescing light from the phosphor onto the region of the tooth surface of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed toward a laryngoscope having a handle, a rigid tube, and an optical subassembly. The handle has a distal end and a proximate end. The tube is hollow and also has a distal end having a distal opening and a proximate end having a proximate opening. The optical subassembly may include a light source located within the handle, a power source located within the handle and in communication with the light source and a light carrier extending between the handle and the tube and in communication with the light source and providing light inside and along the entire length of the tube.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described including illumination equipment (300) configured to direct light into an eye of a subject. An optical device (100) is placed inside the subjects eye, the optical device including a Fabry Perot interferometer (106) comprising at least two mirrors (162, 164), the Fabry Perot interferometer (106) being configured such that a distance between the mirrors (162, 164) varies as an intraocular parameter of the subjects eye varies. A retroreflector (140) is configured such that light that is transmitted through the Fabry Perot interferometer (106) is automatically reflected out of the subjects eye. Readout equipment (400) is configured to detect the light that is reflected out of the subjects eye. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: A processor of an ophthalmologic image processing device acquires an ophthalmologic image photographed by an ophthalmologic image photographing device. The processor inputs the ophthalmologic image into a mathematical model trained by a machine learning algorithm to acquire a result of an analysis relating to at least one of a specific disease and a specific structure of a subject eye. The processor acquires information of a distribution of weight relating to an analysis by a mathematical model, as supplemental distribution information, for which an image area of the ophthalmologic image input into the mathematical model is set as a variable. The processor sets a part of the image area of the ophthalmologic image, as an attention area, based on the supplemental distribution information. The processor acquires an image of a tissue including the attention area among a tissue of the subject eye and displays the image on a display unit.

Abstract: Improved optical coherence tomography systems and methods to measure thickness of the retina are presented. The systems may be compact, handheld, provide in-home monitoring, allow the patient to measure himself or herself, and be robust enough to be dropped while still measuring the retina reliably.

Abstract: Apparatuses or methods for determining a refractive error of an eye are disclosed. An intensity of light coming from an eye is measured, using a detector device, through at least two or at least three different apertures of the aperture device. The refractive error is then calculated based on the measured intensities.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for making a determination about an eye comprising detecting light reflected out of an eye of a subject from a retina of the eye of the subject and making a determination about the eye of the subject based upon the reflected light, wherein the light is adjusted for color temperature when making the determination about the eye.

Abstract: A system to perform remote oculography includes light-occluding goggles configured to be worn by a patient. The light-occluding goggles include an infrared camera positioned to capture one or more first images of a first eye of the patient. The light-occluding goggles also include a display positioned such that it is viewable by a second eye of the patient. The display is configured to display a pattern for the patient to view. The light-occluding goggles also include a sensor configured to detect information regarding a position of a head of the patient. The system also includes a visible light camera configured to capture one or more second images of the patient as the patient wears the light-occluding goggles.

Abstract: An eye tracking system according to one embodiment includes at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to: dynamically set a partial area of first content displayed on a screen as a guidance area to have a user gaze at the partial area; identify first viewpoint coordinates on the screen based on an eye movement of the user gazing at the guidance area; calculate a difference between the first viewpoint coordinates identified and area coordinates of the guidance area on the screen; and calibrate second viewpoint coordinates of the user viewing second content displayed on the screen by using the difference.

Abstract: A display system can include a head-mounted display configured to project light to an eye of a user to display virtual image content at different amounts of divergence and collimation. The display system can include an inward-facing imaging system possibly comprising a plurality of cameras that image the user's eye and glints for thereon and processing electronics that are in communication with the inward-facing imaging system and that are configured to obtain an estimate of a center of cornea of the user's eye using data derived from the glint images. The display system may use spherical and aspheric cornea models to estimate a location of the corneal center of the user's eye.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for making a determination about a cataract in an eye in ambient lighting conditions.

Abstract: A head mounted display includes a display layer, an array of light sources, a first optical combiner, and a second optical combiner. The array of light sources are configured to be selectively enabled to emit non-visible light to illuminate a fundus of an eye. The first optical combiner is configured to receive reflected non-visible light that is reflected by the eye, direct a first component of the reflected non-visible light to a first camera to generate an image of the eye, and pass a second component of the reflected non-visible light. The second optical combiner is configured to receive a fundus imaging light responsive to the second component of the reflected non-visible light, and to direct the fundus imaging light to a second camera to generate an image of the fundus.

Abstract: A method for non-invasive assessment of photoreceptor function in a mammalian subject comprises exposing a subject's eye to a visible light stimulus to initiate an intrinsic reflectance response in one or a population of photoreceptors and capturing multiple images of photoreceptor's intrinsic reflectance response to the stimulus. Patterns of variability in the intrinsic reflectance response of a single photoreceptor or population of photoreceptors are useful in diagnosis and treatment monitoring of an ocular condition, disease, disorder or a response to treatment for said ocular condition, disease or disorder.

Abstract: The method for estimating the fluid state of a liquid of the present invention includes a step (a) of applying heat to the liquid, a step (b) of acquiring a temperature distribution of the liquid to which the heat is applied, and a step (c) of estimating the fluid state of the liquid based on the acquired temperature distribution. The system for estimating the fluid state of a liquid of the present invention includes a heating means (1) that applies heat to the liquid, a temperature distribution acquisition means (2) that acquires a temperature distribution of the liquid to which the heat is applied, and an estimation means (3) that estimates the fluid state of the liquid based on the acquired temperature distribution. According to such method and system for estimating the fluid state of a liquid, the flow of the liquid can be estimated non-invasively.

Abstract: A device for directly detecting pressure variations of a fluid within a body cavity is provided. The device has a pressure transducer, a pressure transmission device extending between a distal tip suitable for partial insertion into the body cavity and a proximal port in direct contact with a sensing surface of the pressure transducer. The distal tip forms an access port that places the pressure transducer outside the body cavity into direct fluid communication with the inside of the body cavity. The pressure transmission device has, between the distal tip and the proximal port, a flexible cannula having a length sufficient to allow anchoring of an intermediate stretch of the flexible cannula and/or the pressure transducer to an anchoring zone distant from the body cavity.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to measure the intraocular pressure, ocular tissue geometry and the biomechanical properties of an ocular tissue, such as an eye-globe or cornea, in one instrument. The system is an optical coherence tomography subsystem and an applanation tonometer subsystem housed as one instrument and interfaced with a computer for at least data processing and image display. The system utilizes an air-puff and a focused micro air-pulse to induce deformation and applanation and displacement in the ocular tissue. Pressure profiles of the air puff with applanation times are utilized to measure intraocular pressure. Temporal profiles of displacement and/or spatio-temporal profiles of a displacement-generated elastic wave are analyzed to calculate biomechanical properties.

Abstract: Embodiments herein determine when to place a passive assistive call using personal artificial intelligence (AI) assistants. The present embodiments improve upon the base functionalities of the assistant devices by monitoring the usually discarded or filtered-out environmental sounds to identify when a person is in distress to automatically issue an assistive call in addition to or alternatively to monitoring user speech for active commands to place assistive calls. The assistant device may be in communication with various other sensors to enhance or supplement the audio assessment of the persons in the environment, and may be used in a variety of scenarios where prior call systems struggled to quickly and accurately identify distress in various monitored persons (e.g., patients) including falls, stroke onset, and choking.

Abstract: Systems and methods for aiding, supplementing, and/or increasing the monitoring capabilities of responsible persons over a supervised person are disclosed herein. In some implementations, the system includes one or more controlling persons, one or more supervising persons, a supervised person, and a cloud server. Each of the controlling persons and the supervising persons can have a personal electronic device. The supervised person can have a wearable electronic device. The electronic devices allow the controlling persons and the supervising persons to actively communicate with the cloud server to upload data related to the supervised person that is accessibly stored in the cloud server. In turn, the wearable device can include one or more sensors to measure and communicate various bioindicators to the cloud server. The system allows the controlling persons to monitor the health of, development of, and/or current control over the supervised person.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for energy-efficient operation of wireless devices. In some variations, a wireless monitor may comprise a sensor configured to measure a physiological parameter of a patient at a first resolution. A processor may be configured to generate physiological parameter data based on the measured physiological parameter of the patient at the first resolution. The sensor may be configured to measure the physiological parameter of the patient at a second resolution based at least in part on the physiological parameter data.

Abstract: A device for diagnosing an abnormality by measuring a minimal change in a muscle according to an embodiment includes a vibration unit that provides vibration to a body part of a user; a measuring unit that detects a minimal change in a muscle by measuring a change in elasticity of the body part according to the vibration; and a processing unit that calculates an abnormality of the body part based on the change in the elasticity of the body part, wherein the processing unit calculates the abnormality of the body party by using an algorithm that detects a degree to which a specific value of the muscle is far from a distribution chart by analyzing data distribution or an anomaly detection algorithm that detects whether there is anomaly in a variable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising a interferometer for carrying out an optical coherence tomography, wherein the interferometer is divided into two spatially spaced-apart interferometer parts (1, 2), wherein the two interferometer parts (1, 2) can be moved related to one another and are optically connected to one another via flexible light guides (3, 4, 5), which bridge the spatial distance, wherein according to the invention, an assembly having an interferometer is provided, which is as unsusceptible as possible to the effects brought about by bending a tube cable packet and allows for an optimum signal-to-noise ratio or an optimum image quality of an OCT image, characterised in that at least one first flexible light guide (3) is designed as a polarisation-maintaining light guide consisting of two connected polarisation-maintaining light-guiding fibres (3a, 3b).

Abstract: The current invention relates to the use of a neural network to improve the quality of images obtained from light scattered by an intermediate object that scatters light, such as tissue or a frosted screen. The invention relates to a method of imaging a human or animal bode using a nanocrystal array capable of fluorescing upon excitation from light from a near-infrared light source. This invention also relates to detection means and apparatus used in said methods, as well as to quantum dots useful in said use.

Abstract: A system an d method of coupling light in and out of an optical member is described which includes transmitting at least one light beam within a wavelength range of infrared, visible or ultraviolet light using a light source; coupling the light beam into a proximal end of the optical member by means of at least one focussing optical component; collecting backscattered light using a distal end of the optical member and emitting the collected light at the proximal end of the optical member and wherein the light emitted by the optical member has at least partially a different angular sector than an angular sector of the light beam being coupled into the proximal end of the optical member, and detecting the collected light emitted from the proximal end of the optical member using at least one light detector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for laser catheter treatment in a vessel lumen. The method includes inserting the laser catheter within the vessel lumen to a location of a treatment area; presenting an image of the treatment area within the vessel lumen based on using an ultrasound (US) imaging system; and, detecting, in real-time, a bubble cloud that is a function of the laser catheter operation (at a prescribed speed and controlling a fluence and a pulse rate) in the treatment area. The method determines a vessel diameter, a real-time location and measurements of the bubble cloud, and estimates a dwell position and dwell time. A dynamic displayed image that is indicative of a progression of the laser catheter treatment is presented, and commands may be generated to modify the laser catheter parameters responsive to the estimated dwell position, the estimated dwell time, and a recommended treatment protocol.

Abstract: A temperature detection system (10) comprising a layer of spin cross-over material (11) in thermal contact with a target surface (12); at least one first light source (13) configured to provide a first and a second illumination (13a, 33a) of at least a first portion (12a) of the layer of spin cross-over material (11); at least one first light receiver (14) configured to capture first and second return light (14b, 34b) coming from the layer of spin cross-over material (11) and resulting respectively from the first and second illuminations; generate a first signal (S1) based on the first return light (14b); and generate a second signal (S2) based on the second return light (34b); a computation circuit (15, 17) configured to determine, based at least on a correlation between the first and second signals (S1, S2), a temperature of the layer of spin cross-over material (11).

Abstract: A neural network is trained for estimating patient hemodynamic data using a plurality of extravascular imaging data sets and a plurality of intravascular imaging data sets that are each co-registered to a corresponding extravascular imaging data set. A plurality of hemodynamic data sets are provided, each hemodynamic data set co-registered with the corresponding extravascular imaging data set. The neural network learns what hemodynamic data to expect for a given intravascular imaging data set. An intravascular imaging event is subsequently performed in which an intravascular imaging element is translated within a blood vessel of the patient to produce one or more intravascular images. The neural network uses its training to predict hemodynamic values corresponding to the one or more intravascular images from the intravascular imaging event, and the one or more intravascular images are outputted in combination with the predicted hemodynamic values.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing relating to the technical field of test. The method includes: in response to a situation that the two hands of a to-be-tested user are placed in a preset interaction area of the test apparatus, performing the following test steps: transmitting an electric signal to the two hands, and receiving a feedback signal of the two hands, wherein the feedback signal is used for generating electrical impedance information of the two hands; testing a bioelectric signal of the two hands, wherein the bioelectric signal is used for generating electrocardio information of said user; emitting light having a preset wavelength to the two hands, and receiving reflected light by using a photosensitive sensor in the test apparatus, wherein the reflected light is used for generating blood flow-related index information of said user.

Abstract: An apparatus including a main processing unit. The apparatus further including a precordial patch coupled to the main processing unit, the precordial patch having a plurality of sensors for detecting heart sounds and cardiac electrical signals (ECG). The apparatus further including a probe coupled to the main processing unit, the probe having a sensor for detecting oxygen saturation of blood circulating through a human. A method is further described including simultaneously measuring and analyzing heart sounds, cardiac electrical signals (ECG) and oxygen saturation of blood circulating through a human. The method further includes performing an algorithm to determine the presence of a significant congenital heart disease and displaying management recommendations based on results of the algorithm.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-sensor system that uses an algorithm based on adaptive filtering to monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The system features a first sensor selected from the following group: i) an impedance pneumography sensor featuring at least two electrodes and a processing circuit configured to measure an impedance pneumography signal; ii) an ECG sensor featuring at least two electrodes and an ECG processing circuit configured to measure an ECG signal; and iii) a PPG sensor featuring a light source, photodetector, and PPG processing circuit configured to measure a PPG signal. Each of these sensors measures a time-dependent signal which is sensitive to respiratory rate and, during operation, is processed to determine an initial respiratory rate value. An adaptive digital filter is determined from the initial respiratory rate. The system features a second sensor (e.g.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for temperature analysis are described. The method may include receiving physiological data associated with a user collected via a first set of sensors of a wearable device. The physiological data may include skin temperature data. The method may include receiving surrounding temperature data associated with an environment surrounding the user. The surrounding temperature data may be collected via the first set of sensors, a second set of sensors, or both. The method may additionally include identifying one or more physiological characteristics associated with the user based at least in part on a comparison of the skin temperature data and the surrounding temperature data, and causing a graphical user interface (GUI) of a user device to display an indication of the one or more physiological characteristics, a message or alert associated with the one or more physiological characteristics, or both.

Abstract: A sphygmomanometer according to the present invention includes a blood pressure measuring cuff worn around a site to be measured, a pressure device that pressurizes or depressurizes the cuff, and a sound detection device that detects a sound generated by the site to be measured via the cuff. An amplification factor setting unit measures a first passage time required for the pressure of the cuff to pass through a first pressure range in a pressurization process of the cuff, and variably sets an amplification factor for a Korotkoff sound component according to the first passage time. A blood pressure calculation unit receives an output of the sound detection device according to the sound from the cuff, amplifies the Korotkoff sound component included in the output at a set amplification factor, and calculates a blood pressure of the site to be measured.

Abstract: A blood pressure measuring cuff of the present invention includes: an outer cloth that extends in a longitudinal direction in a band shape and surrounds a site to be measured; a pressing fluid bag that is provided to extend along the longitudinal direction on a side of the outer cloth facing the site to be measured and compresses the site to be measured; a sound acquisition fluid bag that is provided between the outer cloth and the pressing fluid bag in a thickness direction perpendicular to the outer cloth and acquires a sound from the site to be measured via the pressing fluid bag; a first fluid pipe connected to the pressing fluid bag so as to be capable of flowing a fluid; and a second fluid pipe connected to the sound acquisition fluid bag so as to be capable of flowing a fluid, separately from the first fluid pipe.

Abstract: Systems and methods for predicting and treating relapses for neurological conditions in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for predicting and treating a clinical neurological condition relapse. The method includes steps for selecting a threshold heart rate variability value for a patient suffering from a clinical neurological condition, monitoring, using a cardiac monitor, the heart rate variability of the patient over time, providing an indicator that a relapse is imminent when the heart rate variability of the patient falls below the threshold heart rate variability value, and treating the patient using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device by applying an accelerated theta burst stimulation protocol where the transcranial magnetic stimulation target is the left prefrontal dorsolateral cortex.

Abstract: An optical transmitter includes a light source and an adjustment structure. The light source is configured to output an original light spot, to transmit a test optical signal to a skin of a user. The adjustment structure is located on an output optical path of the test optical signal.

Abstract: A method for a wearable device to determine a biological parameter of a tissue of a person. To apply an emitting of a first and a second wavelength of light towards the tissue. To collect and sense a first and a second set of frequency bands from the signals received back from the first and the second wavelengths respectively. The first set of frequency bands represents a first signal which corresponds to a combination of the biological parameter and an extraneous noise. The second set of frequency bands represents a second signal mainly comprising the extraneous noise. To subtract the first set of frequency bands from the second set of frequency bands in the frequency domain to obtain a third set of frequency bands. The third set of frequency bands represents a third signal corresponding to the biological parameter.

Abstract: Various examples are described for detecting heart rate and respiratory rate by using measurements of light applied to skin through an article. For example, a sensor application obtains a set of measurements of light. The application compensates for a contribution of the article based on one or more known optical properties of the article. The sensor application further determines, from the set of measurements of light, a periodic change in amplitude. The sensor application identifies the periodic change in amplitude as a heart rate having an identical periodicity. The sensor application identifies a respiratory rate as equal to the rate of change of the heart rate.