Abstract: A docking station for a robotic vacuum cleaner may include a docking unit having a traveling path for the robotic vacuum cleaner to enter the docking station and travel to a mopping cloth attachment position where a mopping cloth is attachable to the vacuum cleaner. The docking station also includes a mopping cloth supply unit disposed above the docking unit and configured to receive a plurality of mopping cloths, and the plurality of mopping cloths are side by side along a horizontal direction. The mopping cloth supply unit may include a mopping cloth transporting unit that are configured so that the mopping cloth transporting unit sequentially transports each mopping cloth of the plurality of mopping cloths received by the mopping cloth supply unit along the horizontal direction to an outlet to be discharged through the outlet to the mopping cloth attachment position.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a main body configured to be movable along a plane; a first roller longitudinally extending in a first direction and rotatable; a first brush on an outer circumferential surface of the first roller; a driver configured to generate power to rotate the first roller; a second roller longitudinally extending in the first direction and spaced apart from the first roller by a first distance and rotatable; and a second brush on an outer circumferential surface of the second roller, wherein the first roller and the second roller are configured so that the first roller is rotatable in a first rotation direction around a longitudinal axis of the first roller, the second roller is rotatable in the first rotation direction around a longitudinal axis of the second roller, the first and the second brush overlap within a first range, and the first distance exceeds the first range.

Abstract: An agitator that is rotatably arranged in a suction head of a vacuum cleaner and includes flexible cleaning elements arranged on a core element for touching a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning elements are arranged along the length of the agitator in a cleaning field, where the cleaning field is interrupted by at least one air passage that is to enable an airflow between internal edges of the cleaning field delimiting the at least one air passage. Outside of the at least one air passage, the cleaning elements are arranged at close range relative to each other whereby an airflow between the cleaning elements is disabled or at most enabled to a significantly smaller extent than at the position of the at least one air passage.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing with an upright assembly and a base assembly moveably mounted to the upright assembly. The upright assembly includes at least two sections that are operably coupled together to form a T-shaped stalk. A fluid distributor is provided in the base assembly in fluid communication with a fluid container. A working air path is defined through the housing. A recovery container is provided on the housing and in line with the working air path. A suction source is provided on the housing and in line with the working air path and a suction nozzle is fluidly coupled with the suction source. A container receiver is disposed on the T-shaped stalk. The container receiver supports the fluid container and is nested within a recess defined by the recovery container.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner including: a cyclone part of which one side has an inlet formed therein and the other side has an outlet formed therein; a housing which is connected to the cyclone part; a motor unit which is disposed in the housing, of which one side has a suction inlet formed therein that sucks air from the cyclone part, and of which the other side has a discharge port formed therein that discharges the air to the outside; and a filter which is disposed in the housing, of which one side covers the outlet of the cyclone part, and of which the other side covers the suction inlet of the motor unit. The filter includes: a first surface extending from a front to a left rear thereof; and a second surface extending from a front to a right rear thereof. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce pressure loss of the air that has passed through the filter, and a filtration performance can be obtained. Also, dust bins of various sizes can be variably installed.

Abstract: A method for operating a mobile, self-driving appliance, in particular a floor cleaning appliance, such as a vacuuming robot and/or sweeping robot and/or mopping robot, uses a detection facility provided for navigation to determine whether a cover element, which is disposed on an appliance housing of the mobile, self-driving appliance, is open or closed. When the cover element is open, the mobile, self-driving appliance performs a driving maneuver for independently closing the cover element.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a cleaner which comprises: a suction nozzle; and a handle, and is moved by means of the handle, wherein the suction nozzle comprises a bumper and a brush, the bumper is composed of a first side and a second side, and is disposed outside the nozzle, the second side is disposed to be spaced apart from the first side by a first distance, and the number of rotations of the brush and suction power of the cleaner are controlled according to the first distance that changes in response to the bumper being pressed.

Abstract: A robotic system for use within a fluid environment is provided. The robotic system may comprise a robot, a vacuum nozzle, an electromagnetic guide wire, and a control panel. The robotic system functions to aid in the production and/or collection of microbial biomass, plant biomass, debris, waste, suspended solids, suspensions, and other substances that are present in fluid suspensions within aquatic systems, marine environments, reactors, and photobioreactors, as well as submerged or partially submerged spaces.

Abstract: A cleaning robot system is provided. The cleaning robot system includes a cleaning robot including one or more mop members configured to clean a surface and a base station that operates in conjunction with the cleaning robot. The base station includes a housing, a cleaning notch disposed in the housing and configured to receive the one or more mop members during a cleaning process for cleaning the one or more mop members, at least one fluid inlet structure configured to supply a cleaning fluid to at least a portion of the one or more mop members, one or more protruding portions disposed in the cleaning notch and configured to scrape off the cleaning fluid from at least the portion of the one or more mop members, and a fluid discharge structure configured to drain the cleaning fluid from the cleaning notch.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus of re-cleaning, a cleaning robot, and a storage medium for improving cleaning quality. The method of re-cleaning includes: obtaining a grid map of a target area, wherein the grid map includes at least one primary cleaning partition; determining whether a primary cleaning partition meeting a re-cleaning condition is present, if so, the primary cleaning partition meeting the re-cleaning condition is designated as a re-cleaning partition to obtain at least one re-cleaning partition, wherein the re-cleaning condition is that the primary cleaning partition is provided with an along-wall mark and is not filled up by a cleaning mark; determining whether a re-cleaning partition that the cleaning robot can reach is present in the at least one re-cleaning partition according to a preset obstacle information database; and if so, navigating to a target partition for cleaning.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a rotating speed, a cleaning robot, and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining the rotating speed of the main brush when the main brush cleans a surface-to-be-cleaned; comparing the rotating speed of the main brush with a predetermined rotating speed; decreasing the rotating speed when the rotating speed is greater than the predetermined rotating speed; or, increasing the rotating speed when the rotating speed is less than the predetermined rotating speed. As such, over-load of an electric motor of the main brush can be avoided, thereby extending the service life of the electric motor. In the meantime, the power consumption by the cleaning robot can be reduced, thereby extending the operation time of the cleaning robot. Furthermore, a satisfying cleaning effect of the cleaning robot can be maintained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device structure for multistage water-air separation of a cleaning machine, where an inner wall of a water-air separation box, an outer wall and a bottom plate of a structure part, and a coarse filter screen are enclosed into a primary separation bin, the primary separation bin surrounds the structure part as a center, a side wall of the water-air separation box is provided with an air inlet duct, one end of the air inlet duct is provided with an air outlet and extends into the primary separation bin, the air outlet of the air inlet duct faces a circumferential direction of the primary separation bin, the side wall of the water-air separation box is also provided with a water outlet communicated with an interior of the primary separation bin, and a first opening is connected with a main motor having a suction function.

Abstract: An air/liquid separation system for an extraction cleaner has a recovery tank assembly that includes a recovery tank, an inlet stack for receiving the working air stream with extracted liquid and debris entrained therein, an outlet stack for expelling air separated from the working air stream, and a lid assembly. A float is disposed adjacent to a curvilinear exterior side wall of a recovery tank, and the inlet stack and outlet stack are disposed transversely side-by-side in a tank chamber with the outlet stack between the float and the inlet stack. A bottom of the lid assembly defines an open bottom cavity within the tank chamber and above an outlet of the inlet stack. A lower surface of the lid assembly at the open bottom cavity inclines upward and outward from above the outlet of the inlet stack to an outermost side wall of the lid assembly.

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a motor, a rotating-shaft member, and a rotation member coupled to the rotating-shaft member and including a cleaning member coupling configured to be detachably coupled to a plurality of cleaning members. The motor, rotating-shaft member, and the rotation member are configured so that the motor is drivable to rotate the rotating-shaft member and thereby cause the rotation member to move in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, along a longitudinal direction of the rotating-shaft member. In a case that the rotation member moves in the first direction with the cleaning member coupling detachably coupled to the plurality of cleaning members, at least one cleaning member of the plurality of cleaning members becomes detached, and is thereby released, from the cleaning member coupling.

Abstract: Articles and methods regarding abrasive articles that include antimicrobial properties and improved abrasive performance and comprise a first fiber element comprising a woven or non-woven material; and a second fiber element comprising metal, wherein the second fiber element comprises at least one self-interlocking arrangement.

Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes a dishwasher cavity, a spray apparatus for dispensing washing liquor, and a drive facility including an electric motor designed to actively drive the spray apparatus so as to apply washing liquor to an item to be washed arranged in the dishwasher cavity. The drive facility includes a detection unit for detecting a motor rotational speed of the electric motor. A control apparatus determines a blockage of the spray apparatus in dependence upon the detected motor rotational speed.

Abstract: A silverware pre-washing and washing system made up of a unitary basin with one to five, and preferably three, vertically movable porous baskets arranged radially around a central vertical lifting and lowering mechanism. The base with unitary basin contains a quantity of washing fluid(s) into which each of the vertically movable porous baskets may be repeatedly immersed. The base cover defines cylindrical ports through which the baskets are raised and lowered. The porous baskets include perforation arrays to allow washing fluid to flow in non-linear paths through the silverware contained in the basket, thereby washing all sides of the silverware and beneficially re-arranging the silverware in the basket as the washing process proceeds.

Abstract: A device for visualizing and providing suction for a surgical procedure in an ear may include a handle, a main shaft extending from the handle, an imaging sensor at a distal end of the main shaft, a light source at the distal end of the main shaft, and a suction shaft extending from the handle. The device may also include a spring coupled with the suction shaft and/or the handle, such that when the suction shaft is advanced in a distal direction and then released, the suction shaft retracts automatically. The suction shaft may have a distal curved portion, and the device may have a thumb depress portion that allows a user to spin the suction shaft to suction in different directions. Some embodiments may include a suction shaft with a sharp distal tip that is configured for placing an ear tube in the tympanic membrane.

Abstract: An endoscope system, including a rigid endoscope and a photography system, wherein the rigid endoscope includes an external endoscope tube and a connecting housing; the photography system includes a photographic objective lens group and an image sensor; the external endoscope tube includes a first end and a second end; the connecting housing is directly connected to the second end of the external endoscope tube; the photographic objective lens group is arranged on the side of the connecting housing that is away from the external endoscope tube; the image sensor is arranged on the side of the photographic objective lens group that is away from the connecting housing; the photography system is detachably connected to the connecting housing; the photographic objective lens group is configured to directly magnify an image transmitted by the rigid endoscope; and the image sensor is configured to convert the magnified image into an electric signal.

Abstract: Apparatuses, including sleeves, intraoral scanning systems to use these sleeves, and methods of using the sleeve, that authenticate the sleeve for use with an intraoral scanning system. Authentication may include verifying that the sleeve is new (unused) and/or verifying that the sleeve is appropriate and/or intended for use with the intraoral scanning system. Once authenticated, operation parameters of the intraoral scanning system can be automatically set based on information from a scanned identifier on the sleeve.

Abstract: A medical instrument is adapted to be attached to a subject. A nasal adapter includes cannulas adapted to be disposed so as to face nostrils of the subject when the medical instrument is attached to the subject. A bite block includes a hollow member-adapted to be disposed in an oral cavity of the subject when the medical instrument is attached to the subject. A flexible joint connects the nasal adapter and the bite block.

Abstract: Systems and corresponding methods for an end-expandable optical fiber bundle are described herein. In one aspect, an endoscope can include a plurality of optical fibers each having a proximal end and a distal end; at least one camera coupled to the proximal ends of the plurality of optical fibers; and a sleeve enveloping the plurality of optical fibers proximate to the distal ends and repositionable along the length of the plurality of optical fibers, such that the sleeve is configured to control an angle of bend for each of the plurality of optical fibers as the optical fibers advance past the sleeve.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modified ball-tip architecture for a medical optical fiber where the modified ball-tip provides both protection to the distal end of the optical fiber and a working channel of an endoscope in which the medical optical fiber is inserted as well as provides for pre-procedure measurements. The modified ball-tip provides a ball-tip but exposes the distal end of the optical fiber.

Abstract: An endoscope device comprises a handle, a shaft projecting from the handle, wherein the shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion relative to the handle, a flexible tip coupled to the distal portion of the shaft, a pair of pull wires extending from the handle portion through the shaft portion and coupled to the flexible tip, a control wheel assembly rotationally secured within the handle and operatively coupled to the pair of pull wires, and a control lever coupled to the control wheel assembly via an opening in the handle. Manipulation of the control lever causes rotation of the control wheel assembly, which then causes deflection of the flexible tip via the pull wires. The control wheel assembly includes an arcuate member that covers at least a portion of the control wheel assembly to prevent external contaminants from entering the opening in the handle adjacent the control lever.

Abstract: A locomotion system for use in a medical device, including at least one magnet, a rotor including a plurality of coil windings, and a ferromagnetic member. The rotor is configured, on application of a current to the plurality of coil windings, to travel along the ferromagnetic member and to impact on a surface.

Abstract: A flexible circuit assembly for a medical device, the circuit assembly including a circuit board having at least one bending portion and at least one flat portion, and a mechanical support structure coupled to the circuit board. The mechanical support structure includes a first region and a second region extending distally from the first region. The at least one bending portion of the circuit board is a portion of an arm, the arm extending distally from the flat portion, and the at least one bending portion of the circuit board is coupled to the second region of the mechanical support structure.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering laser energy directed toward target tissue using a spectroscopic feedback. An exemplary laser feedback control system comprises a feedback analyzer to receive a signal from a target tissue using a spectroscopic sensor, and a laser controller to determine whether the received signal generally equals a first preset. If the received signal meets the first preset, the laser controller can send a control signal to a laser system to change from a first state to a second state of the first laser system. The laser system can deliver laser energy via an optical fiber towards the target tissue.

Abstract: Endoscopic instruments, such as endoscopes, and devices and methods for cleaning endoscopic instruments are provided. A cleaning device for use with an endoscopic instrument comprises an elongate member configured for advancement through an internal lumen within the endoscopic instrument and a cleaning member removably coupled to a portion of the elongate member. The cleaning element comprises a variable pressure region shaped and configured to increase the hydrodynamic fluid friction force and fluid pressure force of a cleaner or detergent against the wall of the internal lumen of the endoscope to more effectively clean all internal surfaces of an endoscopic instrument, including crevasses, scratches or other irregularities, without further damaging these surfaces.

Abstract: A method is provided for reprocessing an internal channel of a medical device with a reprocessing system having a valve, a fluid line fluidly coupled with the valve, and at least one sensor coupled with the fluid line. The method includes performing an actuation of the valve to direct liquid through the fluid line and into the internal channel, and detecting with the at least one sensor a predetermined condition within the fluid line while the liquid is being directed into the internal channel. In response to detecting the predetermined condition, a time duration measured from the actuation of the valve is recorded. The method further includes purging the liquid from the internal channel, and directing liquid through the fluid line and into the internal channel for the time duration.

Abstract: A dental cheek and tongue retracting device and method for retaining in a fixed position within a mouth of a user includes a pad being used in a dental procedure. The pad is made of a cotton material and the pad is soft within a mouth of a user wherein providing comfort. A triangular shape of the pad includes a plurality of sides thus each of the sides is a flat surface. The flat surface of each of the sides assists in retaining the pad within a fixed position within the mouth of the first user. Furthermore, a plurality of points of the pad is a junction between the plurality of sides of the triangular shape of the pad.

Abstract: In embodiments set forth herein, an intraoral scanning system includes an intraoral scanner and a cradle and/or charging station for the intraoral scanner. The intraoral scanner generates intraoral scans and two-dimensional (2D) images during scanning, where the 2D images are generated according to a first frame rate. The intraoral scanner sends the intraoral scanner and the 2D images to the cradle. The cradle stores the intraoral scans and outputs a subset of the 2D images to a display according to a second frame rate that is lower than the first frame rate.

Abstract: A video laryngoscopy apparatus which facilitates selective depression of the epiglottis in the airway of a patient to facilitate unobstructed viewing of the vocal cords as well as ease in placement of an endotracheal tube in the patient's larynx during a video laryngoscopy procedure. The apparatus includes a head portion configured for attachment to a video laryngoscopy system. The apparatus includes a grip portion that extends from the head portion and an elongated, curved blade support segment that extends from the grip portion. A camera delimits the end of the blade support segment. The camera may functionally interface with the head portion to facilitate connection between the video cable and the camera system. The blade housing may extend from the blade support segment and include the blade that is coupled to a blade actuator that operably engages the blade to facilitate selective deployment of the blade.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a bronchoscope facilitating observation of a peripheral bronchus, and a method of using the same. The bronchoscope includes: a sheath having a longitudinal axis direction, the sheath having a first lumen and a second lumen each extending in the longitudinal axis direction; an endoscopic camera disposed in the first lumen; and a balloon catheter including a shaft inserted to the second lumen to be shiftable in the longitudinal axis direction and a balloon provided at a distal portion of the shaft, wherein the balloon has a pressurization lumen to be provided with fluid to receive positive pressure, and the second lumen is configured to receive negative pressure to cause a distal end of the sheath to stick to an inner wall of a bronchus.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a medical instrument set facilitating safe observation of a peripheral bronchus portion, and a method of using the same. The medical instrument set includes a bronchoscope including a sheath having a longitudinal axis direction, the sheath having a first lumen and a second lumen each extending in the longitudinal axis direction, an endoscopic camera disposed in the first lumen, and a balloon catheter including a shaft inserted to the second lumen to be shiftable in the longitudinal axis direction and a balloon provided at a distal portion of the shaft; and a probe having a distal end positioned distally beyond a distal end of the balloon, the probe configured to detect a peripheral bronchus portion.

Abstract: An endoscopic medical device comprising a main body, cylindrical with respect to a main extension axis, which extends from a proximal end to a distal end and it is hollow so as to delimit a cavity adapted to at least partially house a distal portion of an endoscope, on the side of the proximal end of the main body. The main body, at an outer side wall, has a plurality of flexible fins provided with arms which, in a resting condition, extend along main directions incident with the main extension axis according to an opening angle comprised between 10 and 55 degrees. The arms are engaged with the outer side wall at the end for fixing to the main body and, at opposite cantilevered ends, branch into pairs of arms, which are arranged symmetrically with respect to a centerline plane passing through the branches and through the main extension axis.

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: A method for self-diagnosis of posterior segment eye disease, comprising: (a) a patient obtains a self-fundus image; and (b) the patient provides the self-fundus image into an automatically constructed deep-learning model to determine whether or not the patient has posterior segment eye disease, wherein the step (a) comprises: (a-1) the patient instills mydriatic drops to dilate his/her pupil; (a-2) the patient places a monitor that outputs an image captured by a fundus videography camera; (a-3) the patient places a lens in front of his/her eye; (a-4) the patient holds the camera so that the fundus can be recorded through the lens and focuses the camera on the fundus of his/her eye while checking the monitor; (a-5) the patient records a video of his/her fundus with the camera; and (a-6) the patient obtains a self-fundus image as a still image from the video.

Abstract: An optical biometer including a light source, a first-stage coupler, a first and a second second-stage coupler, a first and a second optical path difference generator, a first and a second optical component set, a first and a second detection device is disclosed. The first-stage coupler receives an incident light from the light source and emits first and second first-stage lights. The first second-stage coupler receives the first first-stage light and emits first and second second-stage lights. The second second-stage coupler receives the second first-stage light and emits third and fourth second-stage lights. The first/second optical path difference generator generates the first/fourth second-stage light with the first/second optical path difference. The first/second optical component set emits the second/third second-stage light to a first/second position of an eye and receives a first/second reflected light. The first/second detector receives a first/second detection light.

Abstract: Described herein are eye implants that can include a pressure-responsive material that can be capable of changing color in response to pressure exerted on it. Also described here are methods of implanting and using the eye implants described herein to monitor intraocular pressure in a subject. The pressure-responsive material can be used to diagnose and monitor human or animal subjects.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the detection of musculoskeletal anomalies are disclosed. Various embodiments are directed to methods to detect and treat anomalies, including fracture (e.g. clavicle), deformity (e.g. scoliosis), and other anomalies. Various embodiments utilize structured white light scanners, while additional embodiments utilize LiDAR to generate 3-dimensional (3D) topographic scans. Various embodiments obtain these scans via a mobile device, such as a mobile phone or tablet. Further embodiments utilize machine learning models to analyze the 3D scans to identify an anomaly and/or a treatment for such anomaly and/or monitor change of that condition over time.

Abstract: A calibration unit (28) for the calibration of a macroscopic medical imaging device. The calibration unit (28) is especially suitable for the calibration of a macroscopic dental imaging device. The calibration unit (28) comprises a main body (40) having a front surface (42) being configured for being optically oriented towards the imaging device. Moreover, a fluorescent material (54) of a first type is arranged in a first sector (48) of the main body (40). Furthermore, a fluorescent material (58) of a second type is arranged in a second sector (56) of the main body (40). Alternatively or additionally to the fluorescent material (58) of the second type, an opaque, non-fluorescent material (68) is arranged in a third sector (66) of the main body (40). Additionally, a macroscopic medical imaging calibration system, especially a macroscopic dental imaging calibration system is presented.

Abstract: Systems and method for detecting light emitting biomarkers are described. The detection systems can be tuned to detect desired wavelengths emitted from biomarkers. The compact and cost-effective detection systems can provide detection results of the biomarkers in a timely manner.

Abstract: A photographing system that enables an attending doctor to perform efficient medical examination. The photographing system supports photographing of an affected area using an image capturing apparatus. Photographing control information to be used by the image capturing apparatus to photograph the affected area is acquired by inputting disease information transmitted from the image capturing apparatus to a learned model, and is transmitted to the image capturing apparatus. An affected area image is acquired which is generated by the image capturing apparatus photographing the affected area. In a case where the acquired affected area image is an image generated by manual photographing for performing photographing using other photographing control information adjusted from the photographing control information, relearning of the learned model is performed based on information on the acquired affected area image.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for ultrasound and photoacoustic guidance of coronary procedures are disclosed herein. Certain embodiments include a first catheter comprising an ultrasound transceiver, and a second catheter comprising a proximal end and a distal end, with a photoacoustic excitation light transmitter positioned at the distal end of the second catheter. The photoacoustic excitation light transmitter can be configured to emit excitation light in a conical pattern and at a specific pulse duration. The second catheter can be configured to detect photoacoustic signals resulting from the absorption of excitation light emitted by the photoacoustic excitation light transmitter.

Abstract: One variation of a method for detecting inflammation in a foot includes: accessing a first temperature measured through a left temperature sensor and a second temperature measured through a right temperature sensor at approximately a first time, the left temperature sensor arranged in a left sock and the right temperature sensor arranged in a right sock worn on the user's feet; calculating a baseline difference between the first and second temperatures based on confirmation of absence of inflammation in the user's left and right feet at the first time; accessing a third temperature measured through the left temperature sensor and a fourth temperature measured through the right temperature sensor at approximately a second time; and in response to a second temperature difference—between the third and fourth temperatures—differing from the baseline difference by more than a threshold difference, issuing an alarm through the user interface.

Abstract: A portable, multi-function health detector, primarily comprises: a primary block (100), being configured to output and/or store detection data associated with various detection tasks, a primary interface (101), being installed on the primary block (100) and configured to establish adaptive connection with distinct, individual split detection blocks (200), and at least one split detection block (200), being connected to the primary block (100) through a split interface (201) that is adapted to the primary interface (101), so as to perform a specific kind of detection tasks, wherein, the primary block (100) is externally connected to at least one split detection block (200) through the primary interface (101) while having at least one built-in detection unit (104), in which, only when connected to the primary block (100), is the split detection block (200) enabled to perform the specific kind of detection tasks, and the specific kind of detection tasks performed by the split detection block (200) is different f

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide physiological movement detection, such as gesture, breathing, cardiac and/or gross motion, such as with sound, radio frequency and/or infrared generation, by electronic devices such as vehicular processing devices. The electronic device in a vehicle may, for example, be any of an audio entertainment system, a vehicle navigation system, and a semi-autonomous or autonomous vehicle operations control system. One or more processors of the device, may detect physiological movement by controlling producing sensing signal(s) in a cabin of a vehicle housing the electronic device. The processor(s) control sensing, with a sensor, reflected signal(s) from the cabin. The processor(s) derive a physiological movement signal with the sensing signal and reflected signal and generate an output based on an evaluation of the derived physiological movement signal.

Abstract: Compact, mobile three-lead cardiac monitoring devices for remote detection and/or diagnosis of cardiac events (e.g., acute myocardial infarction). The apparatus may include two integrated hand electrodes and two chest electrodes disposed on two pivotable arms that are capable of retracting in the compartments, enabling a compact size when the device is not used. Also described herein are systems including these devices and methods of using them.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a detection device that is wearable on one finger includes: a first electrode having an inner surface to be in contact with a finger wearing the detection device; a second electrode provided outside the first electrode and electrically insulated from the first electrode; a light source provided outside the first electrode and inside the second electrode and configured to irradiate the finger with light; a light sensor provided outside the first electrode and inside the second electrode and configured to receive light from the finger; and a control circuit provided outside the first electrode and inside the second electrode and configured to measure biological information based on an output from the light sensor. The light source includes at least one of a red light source, an infrared light source, a near-infrared light source, and a green light source.

Abstract: A male bayonet connector includes a first shaft having a first distal end portion having a first sealing surface configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a female connector, a first proximal end portion opposite the first distal end portion, a first lumen extending substantially along a first longitudinal axis of the first shaft from the first distal end portion to the first proximal end portion, and a first channel formed on an outer surface of the first shaft between the first sealing surface and the first proximal end portion. The first channel at least partially extends circumferentially around the first longitudinal axis. The first channel is also defined by a first distal wall, a first proximal wall opposite the first distal wall, and a first central region extending from the first distal wall to the first proximal wall. The first distal wall includes a first axial length that is at least one of curved or at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal axis.