Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for operating a user device are described. A user device may identify a health-related condition of a user based on a user input, PPG data for the user, or both. The user device may display instructions for performing a wellness routine that is configured to alleviate the health-related condition. The user device may acquire an additional user input, additional PPG data, or both, during a trial period for the wellness routine. The user device may display information associated with the wellness routine that is based on the additional user input, the additional PPG data, or both.

Abstract: A method for using saliva to measure at least one substance or physiological parameter of a human or animal subject may involve inserting a first end of a sensor into a handheld saliva testing device. The method may also involve receiving saliva from the subject on a second end of the sensor, moving the saliva from the second end of the sensor to the first end, and processing the saliva with the handheld saliva testing device to provide initial saliva data related to the at least one substance or physiological parameter of the subject. In some embodiments, the sensor remains inserted in the handheld device while the subject deposits saliva on the opposite, free end of the sensor.

Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation system includes a magnetic field generator configured to generate a magnetic field to be applied to a patient's head, the magnetic field generator comprising one or more magnetic induction coils, a housing for the coils, and a Phase Change Material (PCM) in contact with the coils contained in the housing. One or more imaging devices configured to permit direct visualization of the coils on the patient's head are embedded in the housing. The one or more imaging device(s) may include one or more cameras, preferably one or more visible light imaging cameras, one or more ultraviolet light imaging cameras, or one or more infrared imaging cameras.

Abstract: An ear apparatus may comprise one or more of a housing, an electrode, a biometric sensor, a speaker driver, and/or other components. The housing of the ear apparatus may be configured to be attached to an ear. The electrode may be carried by the housing. The electrode may be configured to measure an electrical signal from the ear. The electrical signal may include a reference signal, a ground signal, or a bias signal. The biometric sensor may be carried by the housing. The biometric sensor may be configured to measure one or more biometric characteristics from the ear. The speaker driver may be carried by the housing. The speaker driver may be configured to produce sound.

Abstract: A two layer compression garment measuring system that displays a pressure indicia when the garment is stretched, wherein the pressure indicia is displayed by moving from a position under an opaque layer of material (at low or no pressure) to a position under a window or transparent or translucent layer of material (at higher pressure). When the indicia can be seen by an observer through the window or transparent or translucent layer, then the higher pressure has been reached. The viewed indicia optionally displays the pressure level. In various optional designs, the location of attachment between the two spaced-apart locations is adjustable, or the length of the upper layer is adjustable such that the attachment location can be aligned with the indicia. A design having a free ended upper layer is also included.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods of using a mobile or wearable device for the acquisition and spatial filtering of ECG signals from an electrode array. One variation of a mobile or wearable device comprises an array of electrodes, one or more reference electrodes, and a controller in communication with the electrodes. In one example, the one or more reference electrodes are located on a wrist-worn device (e.g., a watch), and the electrode array is located on an accessory device that may be contacted with a fingertip. One variation of a spatial filtering method comprises identifying the electrodes that have high levels of noise and excluding the ECG signals from those electrodes from further analyses. In another variation, a method of spatial filtering comprises identifying electrodes with low levels of noise and including only the ECG signals from those electrodes in further analyses.

Abstract: A multi-module wearable device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a system, including: a first wearable instrument; a second wearable instrument including a biometric sensor; an electrical connection between the first wearable instrument and the second wearable instrument; and a strap, sized and dimensioned to be disposed about a wrist. The electrical connection may be capable of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a first position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument, and of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a second position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument.

Abstract: A wearable device may include a user interface, a processor in communication with a memory having executable instructions, an application, and at least sensor configured to monitor and/or track health data of the user. The processor executes the instructions to identify and transmit abnormal health events to initiate a response from one or more predetermined contacts and/or services.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods, in particular performed by at least one hearing device, uses of the method, hearing devices and hearing systems. The method can include determining a reference orientation and/or position, in particular a reference vector uref, of a hearing device; detecting at least one movement and/or acceleration of the hearing device; determining at least one deviating orientation and/or position, in particular at least one deviation vector vd, of the hearing device based on the detected at least one movement and/or acceleration; and determining at least one deviation, in particular at least one deviation angle ?, between the reference orientation and/or position, in particular the reference vector uref, and the at least one deviating orientation and/or position, in particular the at least one deviation vector vd.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for experimental programs are described. A method includes acquiring baseline PPG data from a user via a wearable device throughout a time interval, and displaying one or more experimental programs via a user device based on the baseline PPG data, where each experimental program is associated with one or more behavioral changes. Upon a selection of an experimental program, the method includes acquiring additional PPG data from the user via the wearable device throughout a time interval of the experimental program. The method includes identifying adherence of the user to a behavioral change of the experimental program based on the additional PPG data and/or information received via the user device. The method further includes displaying, via the user device, changes between the baseline PPG data and the additional PPG data based on identifying the adherence to the behavioral change.

Abstract: A system for obtaining signals related to electrical activity of the heart of a subject includes a sensing device including an elongate member having a distal end configured for placement within a body lumen of a subject, and a proximal end configured to extend from the subject, an actuation portion carried by the elongate member and configured for placement within the body lumen, the actuation portion having a low-profile state for delivery within the body lumen and an expanded state, and one or more sensors disposed on the actuation portion, each including a contact surface configured to contact an interior wall of the body lumen, wherein the actuation portion is configured to cause the contact surface of each of the one or more sensors to contact a location on the interior wall of the body lumen to provide a signal component for producing one or more electrocardiogram signals.

Abstract: One example of a system includes a local user system to interact with an implantable medical device and a local input device communicatively coupled to the local user system to generate local events. To operate the local user system, the local user system is to receive local events from the local input device and remote events from a remote user system communicatively coupled to the local user system via a medical device remote access system. The local user system is to process a local event and ignore a remote event in response to receiving a local event and a remote event simultaneously.

Abstract: A human-body-signal collection device (10). The human-body-signal collection device (10) includes a reference electrode (210), a first electrode (220) and a second electrode (230), an adjusting and generating device (30), a first collection device (40), and a first feedback device (50). The first electrode (220) outputs the first signal. The second electrode (230) outputs the second signal. The adjusting and generating device (30) is connected to the reference electrode (210) to output a reference signal to the reference electrode (210). The first collection device (40) collects the first signal and the second signal, and generates a first potential-difference signal based on the first signal and the second signal. The first feedback device (50) is connected to the first collection device (40) and the adjusting and generating device respectively.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for adaptive sensors are described. A system may acquire physiological data from a user via multiple optical channels of a wearable device, where each optical channel includes a light-emitting component and a photodetector. The system may determine respective measurement quality metrics and respective power consumption metrics associated with each optical channel based on the physiological data. Additionally, the system may select one or more optical channels of the multiple optical channels of the wearable device based on a comparison of the respective measurement quality metrics and the respective power consumption metrics associated with each optical channel. The system may acquire additional physiological data using the one or more optical channels based on the selecting.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for acquisition and analysis of data that displays a linear relationship or can be transformed into a linearized relationship, such as electrophysiological signal data from sensors such as those suitable for EEG, MEG, ECG and the like.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wearable device are described. A method may include acquiring first physiological data from a user during a first measurement interval using an optical channel of a wearable device, the optical channel comprising a light-emitting component and a photodetector, where the first physiological data is acquired using a first measurement profile. The method may include acquiring second physiological data from the user during a second measurement interval using the optical channel, the second measurement interval subsequent to the first measurement interval, where the second physiological data is acquired using a second measurement profile.

Abstract: A wearable device utilizing flexible electronics is disclosed. The wearable device may comprise a flexible matrix material and may include sensors for measuring biometric measurements of an individual, an accelerometer for measuring an acceleration of a body part to which the wearable device is attached, a wireless transmitter, a flexible power source, and a microcontroller. During an activity, the microcontroller may receive signals from the sensors including the biometric measurements, and signals from the accelerometer including acceleration and force measurements associated with the individual. The microcontroller may convert the signals into digital signals and transmit the signals to a computing device for analysis. The computing device may analyze the digital signals to determine a performance metric for the individual. The performance metric may be compared to baseline data for the individual to determine a fatigue level, injury risk, or an adjustment to be made by the individual during the activity.

Abstract: Generally, methods of analyte monitoring management, and articles of manufacturing related thereto, are provided. The methods include receiving analyte measurement data and analyzing the analyte measurement data for health related parameters. Recommendations are determined for creating or modifying a treatment program based on the analysis, and provided within a user-interface that enables a user to create or modify the treatment program. Further, generally, methods of for managing analyte measurement data, and articles of manufacturing related thereto, are provided. The methods include receiving analyte measurement data that represent data collected over a time period, and analyzing the analyte measurement data for analyte episodes within that time period. Threshold based episodes and/or rate-of-change based episodes may be determined.

Abstract: A brainwave auscultation method includes steps: providing a brainwave auscultation device; placing a brainwave pickup unit of the brainwave auscultation device on the head of a testee to acquire a primitive brainwave signal of the testee, and transmitting the primitive brainwave signal to a signal processing unit; the signal processing unit filtering the primitive brainwave signal according to a waveband reservation standard to generate a preparatory signal, wherein wavebands reserved by the waveband reservation standard include a ? waveband, a ? waveband, an ? waveband, a ? waveband, and a ? waveband; the signal processing unit shifting a central frequency of the preparatory signal to an audible range of human ears; the signal processing unit performing spread-spectrum operation to the shifted preparatory signal to generate a pre-vocalization signal whose frequencies range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; and making a loudspeaker generate sounds based on the pre-vocalization signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for generating an alarm pertaining to continuous biometric data and, more specifically, to an alarm generation method in which, if an alarm condition is satisfied, an alarm is output to a user while maintaining the alarm in an activated state during a set alarm period, and changing the alarm type selected by the user during the alarm period, thereby enabling the user to be prompted to input information or take an action in response to the alarm without ignoring the alarm, while not causing inconvenience to the user due to frequent alarms; and when the alarm condition is satisfied, an operating mode of a receiver is determined and the alarm type, which has been set in accordance with the alarm condition, is changed to an alarm type corresponding to the operating mode of the receiver, thereby making it possible to prevent an alarm from being generated against the user's wishes.

Abstract: A framework for troubleshooting medical imaging equipment. Log event data and state data of one or more components of the medical imaging equipment are received. One or more calculations are performed based on the log event data and state data to generate processed data. One or more representations of the one or more components of the medical imaging equipment may then be generated based on the processed data, the log event data, the state data, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a learning method, a learning apparatus, and a learning program for decomposing a two-dimensional X-ray image into a variety of regions, and an image processing method, an image processing apparatus, and an image processing program using a result of learning. A learning method according to an aspect of the present invention includes generating a masked CT image from a three-dimensional CT image, and generating a third pseudo X-ray image from the masked CT image. Then, a second pseudo X-ray image generated by projecting an original CT image is compared with the third pseudo X-ray image as a reference, and a parameter for use in generating the second pseudo X-ray image is updated based on a comparison result. A processor repeats the processing of each step until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Abstract: Provided are an X-ray CT apparatus and a control method of the same capable of reducing focal blur even in a case where an X-ray focal spot is moved. There is provided an X-ray CT apparatus including: an X-ray tube including a cathode that generates an electron beam and an anode that collides with the electron beam to radiate an X-ray; an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray; a rotating plate configured to rotate the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector around a subject; and an image processing unit configured to generate a tomographic image of the subject based on projection data acquired by the X-ray detector during rotation of the rotating plate, in which the cathode, which has a plurality of electron sources that are arranged within a plane facing the anode and emit the electron beam, is configured such that a position of an electron source, from which an electron beam is to be emitted, is selectively controlled based on a target position of an X-ray focal spot in the anode.

Abstract: A PET scanner includes gamma-ray detector rings that form a bore through which an imaging subject is translated, a length of the bore defining an axial length of the PET scanner, the gamma-ray detector rings being movable along the axial length, the gamma-ray detector rings including gamma-ray detector modules therein, and processing circuitry configured to receive PET data associated with a plurality of transaxial slices of the imaging subject, the PET data including a first set of spatial information and timing information corresponding to a first data acquisition period for the gamma-ray detector modules in a first axial position and a second set of spatial information and timing information corresponding to a second data acquisition period for the gamma-ray detector modules in a second axial position, and reconstruct a PET image based on the first set of spatial and timing information and the second set of spatial and timing information.

Abstract: A longitudinal-positioning indicator, improved marking grid, and a method of use. The longitudinal-positioning indicator includes a substrate that has a first side on which a set of longitudinal-positioning guidelines are disposed, the set of longitudinal-positioning guidelines configured to indicate a position along a length of the longitudinal-positioning guidelines based on a cross-section of the longitudinal-positioning indicator taken substantially orthogonally to the set of longitudinal-positioning guidelines. The substrate also has a second side that is at least partially coated with an adhesive.

Abstract: A low radiation, intra-operative method using two-dimensional imaging to register the positions of surgical implants relative to their pre-operative planned positions. Intraoperatively, a pair of two-dimensional fluoroscope images in different planes or a single three-dimensional image is acquired and compared to a set of three-dimensional preoperative images, to allow registration of the implant region anatomy. A second set of intraoperative fluoroscope images is acquired of the surgical area with implants in place. The second set of images is compared with the first set of intraoperative images to ascertain alignment of the implants. Registration between first and second intraoperative image sets is accomplished using the implants themselves as fiducial markers, and the process repeated until an acceptable configuration of the implants is obtained. The method is particularly advantageous for spinal surgery.

Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a movable station having a C-arm, a collector, an X-ray beam emitter, and a controller. The collector is attached to a first end of the C-arm. The X-ray beam emitter faces the collector to emit an X-ray beam in a direction of the collector and is attached to a second end of the C-arm. The controller moves one of the X-ray beam emitter and the collector to a first offset position along a lateral axis orthogonal to the arc, and obtains a first set of images by rotating the collector and the X-ray beam emitter along the arc about a scanned volume. The controller moves the one of the X-ray beam emitter and the collector to a second offset position along the lateral axis, and obtains a second set of images. The controller combines the first and second set of images to generate a three-dimensional image of the scanned volume.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying an implant in an x-ray image of an anatomy shown on a display screen. The method includes: displaying the image including an artifact of the implant; prompting a user to enter parameters of the implant; displaying a rendering of the implant over the image; prompting the user to position the rendering on the artifact at an accurate position corresponding to an actual position of the implant; alerting the user when the rendering is at an inaccurate position; prompting the user to reposition the rendering from the inaccurate position to the accurate position; alerting the user when the rendering is maneuvered by the user to the accurate position; and after the rendering has been maneuvered to the accurate position by the user, reconstructing the x-ray image to replace the artifact with the rendering affixed in the accurate position.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a medical image processing device includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires an angiographic image of a subject. The processing circuitry detects branch points of blood vessels of the subject on the basis of the angiographic image. The processing circuitry generates a blood vessel diagram, which is a diagram showing a blood vessel distribution, on the basis of the branch points.

Abstract: A method of training a neural network is described that includes receiving an image of an anatomical portion of a subject, receiving a CAD model of a surgical implant, generating a first simulated image based on the image and the CAD model, the first simulated image depicting the surgical implant and the anatomical portion of the subject, modifying the simulated image to include simulated artifacts from metal, beam hardening, and scatter, to yield a second simulated image corresponding to the first simulated image, and providing the second simulated image to a neural network as an example input and the first simulated image to the neural network as an example output.

Abstract: A user is presented with determination information obtained by determining a condition of a target site and feature information indicating a feature related to a condition of a body of a subject, which are generated from the same image representing the target site of the subject. A determination system includes an acquirer that acquires a target image representing a target site of a body of a subject, a first generator that generates first determination information indicating a condition of the target site from the target image used to generate the first determination information, a second generator that generates feature information indicating a feature related to a condition of the body of the subject from the target image, and a display controller that causes a display apparatus to display the first determination information and the feature information.

Abstract: A dual energy x-ray imaging system and method of operation includes an artificial intelligence-based motion correction system to minimize the effects of motion artifacts in images produced by the imaging system. The motion correction system is trained to apply simulated motion to various objects of interest within the LE and HE projections in the training dataset to improve registration of the LE and HE projections. The motion correction system is also trained to enhance the correction of small motion artifacts using noise attenuation and subtraction image-based edge detection on the training dataset images reduce noise from the LE projection, consequently improving small motion artifact correction. The motion correction system additionally employs separate motion corrections for soft and bone tissue in forming subtraction soft tissue and bone tissue images, and includes a motion alarm to indicate when motion between LE and HE projections requires a retake of the projections.

Abstract: A PET-data correction method, a PET-data correction device, a computer apparatus, and a PET-image reconstruction method. The PET data correction method includes: acquiring single-events during a PET scan, the single-event including a non-scattering event and a scattering event (S101); obtaining a first correction parameter of the non-scattering event, and correcting the non-scattering event according to the first correction parameter (S102); obtaining scattering features of the scattering event, and classifying the scattering event based on the scattering features (S103); and obtaining a second correction parameter of the scattering event of each different classification, and correcting the scattering event according to the second correction parameter (S104). By means of the PET-data correction method, a reconstruction result is more accurate, and an imaging effect is better.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging system using multiple pulsed X-ray sources to perform highly efficient and ultrafast 3D radiography is presented. There are multiple pulsed X-ray sources mounted on a structure in motion to form an array of sources. The multiple X-ray sources move simultaneously relative to an object on a pre-defined arc track at a constant speed as a group. Electron beam inside each individual X-ray tube is deflected by magnetic or electrical field to move focal spot a small distance. When focal spot of an X-ray tube beam has a speed that is equal to group speed but with opposite moving direction, the X-ray source and X-ray flat panel detector are activated through an external exposure control unit so that source tube stay momentarily standstill equivalently. 3D scan can cover much wider sweep angle in much shorter time and image analysis can also be done in real-time.

Abstract: A power system and method for powering an imaging system. The power system and method include a power distribution unit (PDU) coupled to an imaging system gantry. An input of the PDU is electrically coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source from a utility power supply. An output of the PDU is electrically coupled to the imaging system gantry. The power system and method further include an energy storage system providing peak power to an X-ray generator of the imaging system during X-ray generation.

Abstract: The device (1) for characterizing an evolution of the fluid flow rate profile at a treatment area includes a system (6) for controlling an energy emission probe (4) and an ultrasound imaging probe (5), configured to control the energy emission probe (4) in emission according to successive energy emission phases interspersed with energy emission stop phases, and driving the ultrasound imaging probe (5) in emission before an energy emission phase in order to measure a reference Doppler signal and during the energy emission stop phases.

Abstract: Provided are a control method of an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that enable a user to smoothly and appropriately perform an examination. An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an ultrasound probe; an image acquisition unit that acquires an ultrasound image of a blood vessel using the ultrasound probe; a blood vessel detection unit that detects the blood vessel from the ultrasound image; an examination site discrimination unit that discriminates an examination site; an examination mode setting unit that sets an examination mode corresponding to the discriminated examination site; a compression detection unit that detects a compression motion on a body surface of a subject by the ultrasound probe; a compression motion determination unit that determines whether or not the detected compression motion is proper for the set examination mode; and a notification unit that notifies a user of a determination result by the compression motion determination unit.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe 11 includes a transducer array in which a plurality of transducers are arranged, and a housing 12 in which the transducer array is accommodated. The housing 12 has a grip portion 13 that extends in a determined direction, and a transducer array accommodation portion 14 that is connected to one end portion of the grip portion 13 in an extension direction and accommodates the transducer array. A probe support surface 13B that extends along the extension direction is defined in a surface on the other end portion side of the grip portion 13 in the extension direction. In a case where the ultrasound probe is placed on a flat placing surface with the probe support surface 13B being brought into contact with the placing surface, the ultrasound probe is in such a posture that a surface of the housing 12 in a portion positioned on the transducer array accommodation portion 14 side with respect to the probe support surface 13B is separated from the placing surface.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to ultrasound imaging systems and methods that provide, upon receipt of input of a tap gesture at a location directly on the ultrasound image feed on the touchscreen display, such location indicating on the post scan converted ultrasound image frame a desired focal adjustment point, the processor causes the ultrasound imaging system to i) revert the post scan converted ultrasound image frame comprising the location of the desired focal adjustment point, by way of the cartesian co-ordinates, to its corresponding pre-scan raw ultrasound data frame; ii) calculate, on the pre-scan raw ultrasound data frame, the location of the desired focal adjustment point, by way of polar co-ordinates of the desired focal adjustment point; and iii) adjust at least one beamformer parameter of ultrasound signals being used to transmit and receive the ultrasound image to focus at the desired focal adjustment point, based upon the polar coordinates.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for confidence mapping of shear wave measurements are disclosed. Confidence maps of shear wave image measurements may be generated from one or more confidence factors. Masking of graphical overlays of tissue stiffness values, based at least in part on the confidence map is disclosed. The confidence map and/or masked graphical overlays of tissue stiffness values may be superimposed on ultrasound images and provided on a display.

Abstract: A cervix probe is equipped with a tactile sensor array and an ultrasound transducer and configured for simultaneous acquisition of stress data and ultrasound strain data for the same sector of the cervix. Acquired and recorded stress and strain data are transmitted to a data processor for calculating cervix elasticity and cervix length, followed by calculating a probability of spontaneous preterm delivery using a clinically validated predictive model.

Abstract: To generate an accurate three-dimensional ultrasound image even in a case where an ultrasound probe is moved. In an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, a two-dimensional image generation unit generates a plurality of two-dimensional ultrasound images while shifting an angle or a position of a scanning plane using a transducer array in a state where an ultrasound probe is fixed by being in contact with an examination location of a subject. A motion determination unit sequentially calculates a similarity degree of at least two two-dimensional ultrasound images, and sequentially determines whether or not a motion of the ultrasound probe is within a predetermined reference value according to the similarity degree.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry causes the ultrasonic probe to perform a first scan and second scan in a same scan sequence, wherein the first scan is for calculating a first index value based on a displacement of tissue by a shear wave that propagates through a living body, the second scan for calculating a second index value indicating an attenuation of a reflected wave signal of an ultrasonic wave applied into the living body. The processing circuitry generates a first image based on the first index value, and generates a second image based on the second index value. The processing circuitry causes a display to simultaneously display the first image and the second image.

Abstract: A method of measurement and calculation of intracardiac pressures based on non-invasive medical imaging is presented, wherein the pressure measurements are performed by means of the image stream with further estimation of the volumes of oscillating traceable regions within the heart vicinity. The volume estimates are tied to pressure values in such oscillating traceable regions as left/right atria and ventricles, pulmonary artery and aorta. The invention permits to assess non-invasively and in real time the pressure in any part of the heart and large blood vessels, and calculate the major markers of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, ventricular ischemia, infarction and other heart related diseases.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated ultrasound credentialing are described. In some embodiments, a credentialing system for issuing a sonographer credential to a sonography candidate includes an ultrasound probe coupled to a computing device and configured to generate ultrasound data. The computing device is configured to generate, based on the ultrasound data and as part of an automated review, an ultrasound examination score. The computing device is configured to transfer, based on the ultrasound examination score, the sonography candidate from the automated review to a manual review by a reviewer.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for intraluminal ultrasound imaging are provided. An intraluminal ultrasound imaging system may include a patient interface module (PIM) in communication with an intraluminal device comprising an ultrasound imaging component and positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The PIM may receive ultrasound echo signals from the intraluminal device, transmit the ultrasound echo signals along a differential signal path, and digitize the ultrasound echo signals. The PIM may transmit the ultrasound wirelessly to a processing system. The PIM may be powered with a wireless charging system, such as an inductive charging system.

Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, devices, and computer readable media for determining fertility level indicators or an ovulation status for a subject. This includes receiving, at a processor in communication with a memory, a voice sample from the subject; extracting, at the processor, at least one voice feature value from the voice sample for at least one predetermined voice feature; determining, at the processor, an ovulation status for the subject based on the at least one voice feature value; and outputting, at an output device, (i) a fertility level indicator for the subject based on the ovulation status, and/or (ii) an ovulation status indicator for the subject based on the ovulation status.

Abstract: Described herein is an oral sampling device, as well as methods of making and using the oral sampling device. The oral sampling device is configured to be placed inside of a human mouth to capture an analyte(s) found in bodily fluid, such as saliva, produced within the mouth. An example oral sampling device includes a body, at least a portion of which is sized to fit inside of a mouth of a human, has an outer surface, and a recess(es) defined in the outer surface to capture the analyte(s) therein. In some examples, a material of the body within the recess was subjected to a surface treatment to promote the capture of the analyte(s). In some examples, the oral sampling device includes a flavored substance disposed on at least the portion of the body that is to be received inside of a human mouth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of male genitalia sampling technology, particularly a male genitalia exfoliated cell sampling device, which is equipped with a first sampling part and a second sampling part. When using this device, the first sampling part is inserted into the male urethral opening, and the exfoliated cells from the mucous membrane near the urethral opening are collected by rotating the first sampling part. After removing the first sampling part from the urethra, the second sampling part is then used to collect epithelial exfoliated cells from multiple sites such as the penis, foreskin, glans, scrotum, and testicles. This device can collect two different types of cell tissues with one sampler, making it simple and convenient to use, comprehensive in sampling, and more accurate and safe for detection.

Abstract: A device may (i) at least one electrode associated with an electric generator to generate a pulsed electric field (PEF) in solid tissue, wherein said electrode comprises more than one hole/opening at the end in contact with said solid tissue and an insulating sleeve that can be adjusted to alter the side hole profile. A device may (ii) a cellular-component extraction element by suction through at least one electrode, wherein upon introducing said at least one electrode into said solid tissue, and generating the PEF, the PEF induces a biophysical response from cells in solid tissue or other condition (such as be blood, in vitro etc.) resulting in at least one cellular component to exit to extracellular matrix which is then extracted by said extraction element.