Abstract: A radiography system includes a radiation source that irradiates a subject with radiation, a camera, and a console. The camera is provided in the radiation source. The camera images the subject irradiated with illumination light that is, light having uniform brightness, to output an optical image. A CPU of the console has a first acquisition unit and a derivation unit. The first acquisition unit acquires the optical image from the camera. The derivation unit derives spinal column shape information representing a shape of a spinal column of the subject based on the optical image.

Abstract: In various aspects, a microsurgical apparatus disclosed herein includes a shaft having a shaft distal end, a shaft proximal end with a handle mounted to shaft proximal end. The microsurgical apparatus includes a tool package having an actuator at a tool package proximal end of the tool package and a tool at a tool package distal end of the tool package. The actuator cooperates mechanically with the tool. A sleeve lumen disposed within the tool package slidably receives the shaft for releasable lockable engagement of the tool package proximal end with the handle and with the shaft distal end being generally coextensive with the tool package distal end. Light source(s) and image sensor(s) located proximate the shaft distal end allow viewing of regions distal to the shaft including the tool when the tool package is mounted to the shaft. Exemplary methods of use of the microsurgical apparatus are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A device includes an angiography module, a phototherapy module, a carrier including an optical filter and accommodating the angiography module and the phototherapy module, and a control unit controlling operation of the angiography module and the phototherapy module. The angiography module includes infrared LEDs emitting infrared light through the optical filter to irradiate a limb of a subject, and an infrared sensor sensing a part of the infrared light reflected off the limb to generate a result, based on which the control unit generates an angiogram. The phototherapy module emits infrared light through the optical filter to irradiate the limb for phototherapy.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for video detection of breathing rates in a subject, such as a sleeping baby. One or more video cameras may capture video of the subject. The video may be corrected and then a featured signal may be generated from the corrected video. A respiratory rate detector may be built to output a signal that represents breathing of the subject in the video. The signal may be corrected for any double detections. A breathing rate of the subject may be determined, and then the breathing rate of the subject may be output. In some examples, if the breathing rate is determined to be abnormal, an alarm or notification of the abnormality may be generated, or a moving platform on or in which the subject is sleeping may be moved.

Abstract: A detecting device includes a flexible substrate, a first light-emitting unit provided at the flexible substrate and configured to emit light toward a living body, and a first light-receiving unit provided at the flexible substrate and configured to receive light, based on the light exiting from the first light-emitting unit, from the living body. The first light-emitting unit is constituted by a flexible organic light-emitting diode, and the first light-receiving unit is constituted by a flexible organic photodetector.

Abstract: A detecting device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first light-emitting section provided in a layered manner at the semiconductor substrate and configured to emit first light having a first wavelength band toward a living body, a second light-emitting section provided at the semiconductor substrate in a layered manner and configured to emit second light having a second wavelength band toward the living body, a first light-receiving section provided at the semiconductor substrate and configured to receive light from the living body based on the first light, a second light-receiving section provided at the semiconductor substrate and configured to receive light from the living body based on the second light, and an optical filter provided at the first light-receiving section and configured to transmit light having the first wavelength band and to attenuate light having the second wavelength band. The second wavelength band is longer than the first wavelength band.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vein transilluminator comprising: a body formed by two arms, a plurality of LEDs housed in said arms and electrical power supply means configured to electrically power the LEDs; characterised in that the arms are joined together by means of at least one joint, said joint being configured in such a way as to allow said arms to be arranged in two different planes.

Abstract: A system that uses a spectrometer to evaluate dental enamel, and determines incipient tooth decay before it occurs. The system includes a housing, having at least one button, and at least one feedback mechanism on the housing which provides feedback to a user indicative of tooth decay. There is both an emitting laser on the housing and also a tooth bristle to brush user's teeth. A receiver which receives a reemission from the user's teeth that is produced by the laser light emitting from the emitting laser. This reemission is processed to determine an amount of tooth decay on a specific tooth. An output is created on the feedback mechanism whether a specific tooth has tooth decay.

Abstract: An attachment unit of the biological information management system includes a body temperature measurement unit that measures a body temperature of a subject on an underarm portion and a body water measurement unit that measures body water of the subject on the underarm portion, and the body temperature measurement unit and the body water measurement unit of the attachment unit are attached to the underarm portion. The biological information transmission unit sends the body temperature of the subject measured by the body temperature measurement unit and the body water of the subject measured by the body water measurement unit to a determination unit, and the determination unit outputs a determination result of whether or not there is a possibility that the subject develops infection or heatstroke based on information of the body temperature and body water of the subject sent from the biological information transmission unit.

Abstract: An aortic aneurysm carries increasing risk of rupture with growing aneurysm diameter. This condition is typically asymptomatic, so screening and surveillance are essential. Ultrasound and other imaging methods are employed for such monitoring at high accuracy. However, these methods require an expert and are expensive. Aortic aneurysms are considerably under-detected at present and may become even more under-detected in the future as the disease prevalence increases with societal aging. This disclosure present devices that are convenient in use and cost for aortic aneurysm screening and surveillance.

Abstract: A wearable monitoring device includes a band configured to at least partially encircle a portion of the body of a subject and at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector attached to the band. The band includes a generally cylindrical outer body portion and a generally cylindrical inner body portion secured together in concentric relationship. The inner body portion includes light transmissive material and has outer and inner surfaces. A layer of cladding material is near the inner body portion inner surface, and a plurality of windows are formed in the cladding material that each serve as a light-guiding interface to the body of the subject. The plurality of windows are circumferentially spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: A method, comprising receiving a time series of patient body signal, determining first and second sliding time windows for the time series; applying an autoregression algorithm, comprising: applying an autoregression analysis to each of the first and second windows, yielding autoregression coefficients and a residual variance for each window; estimating a parameter vector for each window based on the autoregression coefficients and residual variances; and determining a difference between the parameter vectors; and determining seizure onset and seizure termination based on the difference between the parameter vectors. A non-transitory computer readable program storage unit encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method.

Abstract: An MRI image processing and analysis system may identify instances of structure in MRI flow data, e.g., coherency, derive contours and/or clinical markers based on the identified structures. The system may be remotely located from one or more MRI acquisition systems, and perform: error detection and/or correction on MRI data sets (e.g., phase error correction, phase aliasing, signal unwrapping, and/or on other artifacts); segmentation; visualization of flow (e.g., velocity, arterial versus venous flow, shunts) superimposed on anatomical structure, quantification; verification; and/or generation of patient specific 4-D flow protocols. A protected health information (PHI) service is provided which de-identifies medical study data and allows medical providers to control PHI data, and uploads the de-identified data to an analytics service provider (ASP) system. A web application is provided which merges the PHI data with the de-identified data while keeping control of the PHI data with the medical provider.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for automatic determination of b-value difference from diffusion-weighted (DW) images. The mechanism receives a series of images wherein a first image has a first b-value and a second image has an unknown b-value. The mechanism applies a generative adversarial network (GAN) model to estimate a difference between b-values in the series of images. The mechanism determines a b-value for the second image based on the first b-value and the estimated difference between b-values.

Abstract: Conventionally, the arterial input function is determined by administering a contrast agent and measuring the responsive magnetic signal in a reference voxel located in a large artery such as the middle cerebral artery. By instead measuring the signal in a voxel of the choroid plexus, a more accurate profile for the arterial input function may be obtained. The metabolic activity in the choroid plexus is negligible, which provides greater certainty for signal sampling.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical imaging and, more particularly, relates to systems and methods for obtaining magnetic resonance (MR) images of tissues and organs (particularly of the heart) or parts thereof.

Abstract: Methods and systems determine health condition(s) from health data of a user of a respiratory system or operational conditions of a respiratory system. The health data or operational data are collected by processing device(s) local to the user. The method and system include analyzing the collected data to make an initial determination of potential health condition(s) associated with the user, or potential operational fault conditions of the respiratory system. In response to determining potential condition(s), a command is transmitted for receipt by a remote server. The command is to provide health assessment module(s) including instructions for analyzing the health data, or operational fault assessment modules including instructions for analyzing the operational data, to further assess the initially determined potential condition(s).

Abstract: A measuring device for determining the CO2 content in the exhaled air of a living being, for example, a person or a mammal. The device may have a measuring tube defined by a wall, said measuring tube having an air inlet and an air outlet, with an inlet and an air outlet, with a CO2 measuring device having a sensor pot which is in fluid communication with the measuring tube. The sensor pot extends through the wall of the measuring tube into the interior of the measuring tube, wherein the diameter of the measuring tube is reduced in the region of the sensor pot. The sensor pot is substantially open towards the measuring tube, such that the sensor pot is configured for direct measurement of the CO2 content of air exhaled through the measuring tube, past the sensor pot.

Abstract: A wearable device operably worn by a user for monitoring musculoskeletal loading on a back segment of the user includes a plurality of sensors that is synchronized to each other, each sensor operably attached at a predetermined location of the user and configured to detect information about a biomechanical activity of the musculoskeletal systems, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises at least one motion/orientation sensor; and a processing unit in communication with the plurality of sensors and configured to process the detected information by the plurality of sensors to estimate the musculoskeletal loading and/or damage and/or injury risk, and communicate the estimated musculoskeletal loading and/or damage and/or injury risk to the user and/or a party of interest.

Abstract: Methods and systems for network scanning activity detection are disclosed. Various embodiments of the methods and systems may include: obtaining raw sensor data for a user; generating spectrotemporal representation data corresponding to the raw sensor data; applying the spectrotemporal representation data to a trained deep learning model; receiving a classification indication from the trained deep learning model; and providing a human activity indication of the user based on the classification indication. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: In order to detect a detailed walking event in both legs on the basis of a physical quantity that relates to leg motion measured by a sensor mounted on one leg, there is provided a detection device including: an extraction unit for generating time-series data that accompany walking, using sensor data based on a physical quantity that relates to leg motion measured by a sensor installed on one leg part of a walking person, and extracting a walking waveform from the generated time-series data; and a detection unit for detecting a walking event in both legs of the walking person from the walking waveform extracted by the extraction unit.

Abstract: A brace configured for attachment to a joint of a subject is provided. The brace includes a first arm having a first end and a second end. The brace includes a second arm having a first end and a second end. The brace includes a hinge assembly coupling the first end of the first arm with the first end of the second arm such that the first arm and the second arm are movable to different relative angular orientations. The brace includes a potentiometer coupled to the hinge assembly. A method of monitoring a relative angular orientation of a first arm of a brace relative to a second arm of the brace is also provided. The method includes monitoring an output of a potentiometer coupled to one of the first arm and the second arm.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system (100) for determining patient (P) movement for a medical imaging system, comprising at least one marker (110), and at least one data processing unit (120), wherein the marker (110) is a solid configured to be swallowed by the patient (P). The marker (110) comprises a landmark forming component (111) configured to be detectable within the patient during a medical imaging procedure to determine the movement of the patient. The at least one data processing unit (120) is configured to obtain patient information data and/or medical imaging information data at least indicative for a type of medical imaging procedure intended for the patient.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder carrying thereon a sensor to measure a physiological signal of an analyte in a biological fluid, wherein the sensor has a signal detection end and a signal output end. The holder includes an implantation hole being a channel for implanting the sensor, and containing a part of the sensor; a containing indentation containing the signal output end; a fixing indentation fixing thereto the sensor and communicating with the containing indentation; a waterproof seal disposed above the implantation hole; an elastic divider disposed in the implantation hole to separate the implantation hole into two parts and having a cross sectional area that is equal to or greater than a cross-sectional area of the implantation hole; and a septum disposed between the containing indentation and the fixing indentation, and holding a part of the sensor.

Abstract: A blood measurement device (10) includes a light emitting part (11) that emits a light beam that is to transmit through a measurement site (18), a light receiving part (19) that receives the light beam that has transmitted through the measurement site (18), an integrating sphere part (14) interposed in an optical path along which the light beam emitted from the light emitting part (11) reaches the light receiving part (19), the integrating sphere part (14) having formed inside a reflection surface (26) that reflects the light beam, a light entry part (23) which is an opening provided at the integrating sphere part (14) and through which the light beam applied from the light emitting part (11) enters an inside of the integrating sphere part (14), and a light exit part (16) which is an opening provided at the integrating sphere part (14) and through which the light beam reflected by the reflection surface (26) of the integrating sphere part (14) is emitted from the integrating sphere part (14) toward the measur

Abstract: A method for measuring body parameters includes irradiating a body area during a first time window using a first illumination source of a predetermined range of optical wavelengths and sampling, by a first plurality of spectral sensors, a first received light spectrum for the body area. The method continues by outputting, via one or more interfaces, information representative of the first received light spectrum during the first time window to a processor. The method continues by irradiating the body area during a second time window using a second illumination source of a predetermined range of optical wavelengths and sampling, by a second plurality of spectral sensors, a second received light spectrum for the body area. The method continues by outputting, via the one or more interfaces, information representative of the second received light spectrum during the first time window to the processor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an uroflowmeter which includes: a sensor having a signal transmitter transmitting an input signal to a detection area and a signal receiver receiving an echo signal reflected from urine passing through the detection area; a signal processing unit calculating uroflowmetry data based on a difference between the input signal and the echo signal, the uroflowmetry data being data about a flow of the urine passing through the detection area; and a diagnosis unit diagnosing urinary disorders of a test subject by comparing the uroflowmetry data calculated by the signal processing unit with preset reference uroflowmetry data.

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring a kidney-related condition of a living creature. The monitoring system comprises an implantable sensor for repetitively measuring creatinine information in bodily tissue or bodily fluids of the living creature and for storing said creatinine information, and a processor programmed for determining, from the stored information, a kidney-related parameter for the living creature.

Abstract: Smart electrodes are described herein. An example smart electrode includes a conductive exterior surface configured to contact skin of a user to receive one or more neuromuscular signals, the one or more neuromuscular signals configured to cause the user to perform a muscular movement. The smart electrode has an interior surface defining a volume of space configured to house one or more electrical signal-processing components, the one or more electrical signal-processing components configured to process the one or more neuromuscular signals to produce one or more processed neuromuscular signals. The electrical signal-processing components housed within the volume of space defined by the interior surface of the dry electrode are also configured to provide the processed neuromuscular signals to one or more processors to allow, in part, the one or more processors to detect the user's intention to perform the muscular movement.

Abstract: A bioelectrode is provided that can make it easy to maintain an electrode shape and suppress a burden on a subject of measurement. A bioelectrode includes a support member, an electrode member, and a connector. The electrode member has a supported section. The supported section has a supported surface and an electrode formation surface that face in opposite directions from each other. A plurality of electrode protrusions are provided on the electrode formation surface. The electrode member is formed of conductive rubber. The electrode protrusions each have a base end and a tip. The conductive rubber of the base end is harder than the conductive rubber of the tip.

Abstract: An elastically deformable electrode that includes a plurality of electrode elements spaced from each other, and a liquid wire which is a liquid conductor configured to electrically connect the plurality of electrode elements. The electrode may also include a solid wire sealing the liquid wire, and an insulator between the solid wire and the plurality of electrode elements.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for selectively increasing an electrode count in a bio signal monitoring system via an extension connector. In an example, a bio signal monitoring system may comprise an integrated electrode coupler configured to be selectively connected to one or more removable electrodes via one or more corresponding extension cables. In this way, electrodes may be added or removed from the bio signal monitoring system based on a monitoring process selected.

Abstract: In a system for measuring biopotential signals generated by the physiological activity of a subject, it is necessary to monitor the measured biopotentials against a reliable reference. An apparatus and method of deriving a reference suitable for use in referencing and grounding of the subject are described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction are disclosed. The system can include a sound source, a light source, an input device, and a neural stimulation system that retrieves or selects a stimulation profile. The stimulation profile can include one or more musical pieces for playback and one or more rhythmic stimulation patterns having variable parameters, and time-varying signal properties that can be tuned to music. The system can select the signal properties of rhythmic stimulation based on analysis of the music, measure the physiological condition of the subject, and further adjust the rhythmic stimulation based on neural responses. The neural stimulation system can play back the selected musical pieces to direct sound toward the ear, or respond to ambient musical sounds detected by a microphone, and set the values of the variable parameters and properties of the rhythmic pattern, construct an output signal, and provide an output signal.

Abstract: An easily manageable device and a method used as an early warning system would be desirable. The device should be usable at virtually any location and operable with little proficiency, and it should be sterilizable, resource-saving and inexpensive. This is achieved by the following: an attachment for the head of a person, the attachment coupled to a first control unit (T) and comprising electrodes (E1 to E4) for receiving cerebral electrical activity or brain potentials, wherein the electrodes lead to the first control unit (T). The first control unit (T) has a microprocessor which is capable of recording signals from the electrodes (E1 to E4) in a time-related manner via an analog-to-digital converter. The first control unit (T) is coupled to or actuates an actuator element (A1), which is capable of releasing (LDZ1) a fragrance in pulses as a stimulus in a flow from at least one pressurized cartridge (K1). The signals of the electrodes (E1 to E4) have an EEG signal level in order to record (FIG. 5, FIG.

Abstract: An allergen delivery system with a tray and delivery set. The delivery set includes a dispensing well. The dispensing well holds a wettable material to receive an allergen and provide it to a delivery barb that has been received into the dispensing well. A conduit is connected to the dispensing well, to receive the allergen and provide it to the dispensing well. A reservoir is connected to the conduit to receive the allergen and provide it to the conduit. A cap is disposed on the reservoir, with a hole, such that when a finger depresses the cap, the finger covers the hole and the depression creates pressure within the reservoir, which motivates an amount of the allergen to flow out from the reservoir through the conduit and into the dispensing well, to be absorbed by the wettable material, where the allergen is available for delivery to the barbed delivery applicator.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits.

Abstract: This invention discloses a sensor for measuring parameters of sweat from a skin, comprising a flexible structure comprising a fluid passage having inlet and outlet, the flexible structure being detachably attached to the skin and configured such that sweat enters the inlet as the sweat releases from the skin and flows through the fluid passage into the outlet; a thermal actuator disposed on the flexible structure over the fluid passage and configured to operably provide heat to flow of the sweat through the fluid passage; a first thermistor disposed on the flexible structure over the fluid passage between the inlet and the thermal actuator and configured to operably measure a first temperature of the sweat thereon; and a second thermistor disposed on the flexible structure over the fluid passage between the thermal actuator and the outlet and configured to operably measure a second temperature of the sweat thereon.

Abstract: Kits, diagnostic systems and methods are provided, which measure the distribution of colors of skin features by comparison to calibrated colors which are co-imaged with the skin feature. The colors on the calibration template (calibrator) are selected to represent the expected range of feature colors under various illumination and capturing conditions. The calibrator may also comprise features with different forms and size for calibrating geometric parameters of the skin features in the captured images. Measurements may be enhanced by monitoring over time changes in the distribution of colors, by measuring two and three dimensional geometrical parameters of the skin feature and by associating the data with medical diagnostic parameters. Thus, simple means for skin diagnosis and monitoring are provided which simplify and improve current dermatologic diagnostic procedures.

Abstract: A handheld diagnostic device, specifically for point-of-care applications. The handheld diagnostic device comprises at least one diagnostic measurement unit configured for performing at least one diagnostic measurement, the diagnostic measurement unit comprising at least one test element port for determining at least one diagnostic parameter of at least one patient by using at least one diagnostic test element; at least one camera configured for capturing at least one image of at least one wound of the patient; and at least one control unit, the control unit being configured for controlling the diagnostic measurement and for controlling the capturing of the image of the wound, wherein the control unit is further configured for storing at least one measurement result of the diagnostic measurement and the at least one image in at least one database record of the patient. A diagnostic system and a diagnostic method are further disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus capable of accurately evaluating dysphagia. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasound probe; an image formation unit that acquires an ultrasound image of a pharyngeal part of a subject in accordance with an image formation condition by transmitting and receiving an ultrasound beam using the ultrasound probe; a chewing information acquisition unit that acquires chewing information during chewing of the subject; an image formation condition adjustment unit that adjusts the image formation condition on the basis of the chewing information acquired by the chewing information acquisition unit; and a swallowing evaluation unit that evaluates swallowing of the subject, on the basis of the ultrasound image acquired by the image formation unit in accordance with the image formation condition adjusted by the image formation condition adjustment unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating a stability of a joint within the foot and ankle complex of a subject. The subject is instructed to assume a position in which the joint is bearing weight, and a three-dimensional medical image of the joint comprising a sequence of two-dimensional image slices is captured at a scanner. The sequence of two-dimensional image slices is provided to a predictive model, comprising an artificial neural network having at least one convolutional layer. A clinical parameter representing the stability of the joint at the predictive model is determined from at least the sequence of two-dimensional image slices.

Abstract: Approaches to determining a sleep fitness score for a user are provided, such as may be based upon monitored breathing disturbances of a user. The system receives user state data generated over a time period by a combination of sensors provided via a wearable tracker associated with the user. A system can use this information to calculate a sleep fitness score, breathing disturbance score, or other such value. The system can classify every minute within the time period as either normal or atypical, for example, and may provide such information for presentation to the user.

Abstract: An electronic device for sleep monitoring and an operation method includes a communication circuit, at least one sensor, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to obtain biometric information of a user during the user's sleep to determine a reference condition for detecting a sleep breathing disorder event based on underlying disease information of the user, and to detect a sleep breathing disorder event based on the biometric information and the reference condition. The processor provides a user interface for the sleep breathing disorder event as the sleep breathing disorder event is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a wearable device for measuring physiological parameters of a subject while being worn. The device includes one or more sensors that perform the measurement of the physiological parameters. The sensors can be selected from either a light-based sensor or displacement sensor. The device includes a skin contact member that has a skin contact surface facing an external side of the device that faces the skin of the subject. During measurements of one of the sensors, the contact surface engages the skin of the subject to allow performing measurements by at least one sensor. The light-based sensor is configured to perform the measurement via the skin contact surface, and the displacement sensor is configured to sense the displacement of the skin contact surface. For allowing accurate performance of the measurements, the skin contact surface is required to displace smoothly in response to contact or pressure by the skin of the subject thereon.

Abstract: Numerous aspects of communication devices, methods, and systems are described. One aspect is a system comprising an implantable object and at least one energy generator coupled to the implantable object. The at least one energy generator may comprise a plurality of generator elements operable to output a plurality of different energy types in a signal direction toward one or more living tissues of a user. Each generator element of the plurality of generator elements may be independently operable to output one energy type of the plurality of different energy types in the signal direction. When the implantable object is implanted, the at least one energy generator may be operable to affect the one or more living tissues of the user by causing the plurality of generator elements to output an energy signal in the signal direction with one or more energy types of the plurality of different energy types.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of an energy transceiver system are described, such as a wearable body and an energy generator comprising a plurality of generator elements operable to output a plurality of different energy types in a signal direction toward a user when the wearable body is worn. Each generator element of the plurality of generator elements may be independently operable to output one energy type of the plurality of different energy types in the signal direction. A biocompatible adhesive may attach the wearable body to the skin. A controller may cause the plurality of energy generator elements to output an energy signal in the signal direction with one or more energy types of the different energy types. The adhesive may maintain a position of the wearable body relative to the user and an orientation of the signal direction relative to the living tissues(s). Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: A discrete biometric monitoring device may be constructed and arranged to be affixed directly to traditional wristwear such that traditional wristwear may be transformed into a smart device without altering the appearance of the traditional wristwear. The stand-alone biometric monitoring device may include activity tracking sensors including pedometer functionality, accelerometers, gyroscopes, thermometers, altimeters, heart rate sensors, or the like to calculate user steps, body temperature, active time, VO2 max, altitude, speed, heart rate, heart rate variability, and the like. The device may be in operable communication with a software application executed on a separate computing device such as a smartphone such that a user may receive and review biometric data measured, stored, and communicated by the device.

Abstract: A mouth guard senses impact forces and determines if the forces exceed an impact threshold. If so, the mouth guard notifies the user of the risk for injury by haptic feedback, vibratory feedback, and/or audible feedback. The mouth guard system may also remotely communicate the status of risk and the potential injury. The mouth guard uses a local memory device to store impact thresholds based on personal biometric information obtained from the user and compares the sensed forces relative to those threshold values. The mouth guard and its electrical components on the printed circuit board are custom manufactured for the user such that the mouth guard provides a comfortable and reliable fit, while ensuring exceptional performance.

Abstract: The proposed invention relates to an electronic finger ring. The electronic finger ring comprises an outer layer, a middle layer, and an inner layer. The outer layer is made of a rigid and antirust material or coating, such as of titanium. The middle layer is a flexible Printed Circuit Board (PCB) comprising one or more sensors connected with a microcontroller and a battery. The flexible PCB is encapsulated in a transparent resin layer i.e. the inner layer or sandwiched between the inner layer and the outer layer. The one or more sensors capture values of one or more fitness and health parameters of a user for tracking his lifestyle, activities, and habits.