Abstract: There is provided a system for determining a quantitative gait score, the system comprising an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope; and a processor configured to receive output signals from the accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope and analyse the signals to determine the quantitative gait score for the subject from one or any combination of daily step count; step cadence; step time; step time asymmetry; step length; stride length; step length asymmetry; single support time variability; walking orientation randomness metric (WORM Score); and gait velocity or gait velocity variation. Methods of determining the quantitative gait score are also provided.

Abstract: A method for estimating a walking index of a user, and/or an electronic device and a wearable device for performing the same. The electronic device may include: a communication module for receiving sensor data including movement information of a user wearing the wearable device from the wearable device; a processor(s) for estimating a walking index indicating a walking state of the user on the basis of the sensor data; and a display module for outputting physical ability information including the walking index. The processor(s) may estimate the user's walking speed by using a walking speed estimation model which takes the sensor data as an input, and may estimate the user's step time on the basis of the sensor data, and estimate another walking index on the basis of the walking speed and the step time.

Abstract: Methodology and corresponding apparatus pertain to human sleep posture monitoring, using a wireless signal-based monitoring system leveraging millimeter-wave technology. A software-only human sleep posture monitoring solution based on millimeter-wave (mmWave) wireless-based solutions enables fine-grained posture monitoring under no light without being privacy-invasive. In zero visibility, body joint information and changes can be extracted directly from mmWave imaging using improved capabilities for extracting human sleep posture data from millimeter-wave wireless systems. A single-person sleep posture monitoring system leverages signal processing and deep learning models to enable fine-grained monitoring continuously and non-intrusively with commodity (i.e., generally available) mmWave devices. The system directly predicts joint locations from reflected mmWave signals by learning the hidden association between them from thousands of data samples.

Abstract: An authentication device includes an image acquisition unit, an identification unit, and an authentication unit. The image acquisition unit acquires an image of an eye of a subject. The identification unit identifies the colored pattern of a colored contact lens worn by the subject by comparing a reference image with the image of the eye. The authentication unit identifies the subject, using a feature in a region other than a colored region of the colored pattern in the iris region of the eye.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for audiometric includes displaying, on a mobile device, a training video to a subject to be tested; conducting an audiometric test of the subject using the mobile device to control an audiometer in wireless communication with the mobile device, wherein the audiometer is separate from the mobile device and includes a tone generator in electronic communication with a headset worn by the subject; displaying, on the mobile device, results of the audiometric test; electronically comparing the results of the audiometric test with a baseline test for the subject; displaying, on the mobile device, a notification of a hearing shift if the results of the audiometric test differ from the baseline test by more than a predetermined threshold; and receiving, via the mobile device, an electronic acknowledgment from the subject that the subject has viewed the training video, the results of the audiometric test, and the notification of the hearing shift, if any.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracorporeal treatment of blood comprising a treatment unit, a blood withdrawal line, a blood return line, a preparation line and a spent dialysate line; a non-invasive blood volume sensor for determining an additional property of blood is active on a tube segment of the blood withdrawal line or of the blood return line; the sensor includes one source for directing a signal towards the blood, a plurality of detectors for receiving the signal, and a controller receiving the output signals from the detectors and determining a blood volume variation and a value of sodium concentration in the blood (NaPl) both based on the output signals. A process of determining at least one parameter and on property of blood circulating an extracorporeal blood circuit is also disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for data analysis and user guidance are provided. One or more current measurements of one or more current analyte levels for the user are received from a sensor. A pattern is generated based on the one or more current measurements and the one or more past measurements. A first alignment with a first user target is then determined based on the pattern, where the first user target relates to one or more of a mental state or physical state of the user. A first result is output to the user, based on the determined first alignment.

Abstract: A multi-channel pulse oximeter system is proposed. The system includes a measurement part for measuring PPG signals in a light transmission method in six places on a human body, including both earlobes, both fingers, and both feet, an analysis part for comparatively analyzing the six PPG signals measured by the measurement part, and a result provision part for providing analysis results of the analysis part, wherein the measurement part is configured to include first and second measurement parts respectively mounted on both of the earlobes of the human body, third and fourth measurement parts respectively mounted on a distal end of any one of left fingers and a distal end of any one of right fingers of the human body, and fifth and sixth measurement parts respectively mounted on a left toe and a right toe of the human body, the first to sixth measurement parts measuring the PPG signals.

Abstract: An electronic wearable device comprises a housing configured to contact a user's skin, first and second modulators, first and second optical transmitters coupled with the first and second modulators, an optical receiver, and receive processing circuits. The first and second modulators output a first electronic signal having a first carrier frequency and a second electronic signal having a second carrier frequency. The first optical transmitter outputs a first optical signal having the first carrier frequency into the user's skin. The second optical transmitter outputs a second optical signal having the second carrier frequency into the user's skin. The optical receiver receives the optical signals from the skin as a broadband signal. The receive processor circuits output a first photoplethysmogram signal corresponding to the first optical signal based on the first carrier frequency and a second photoplethysmogram signal corresponding to the second optical signal based on the second carrier frequency.

Abstract: An optical data sensing device of a biological information measuring device, comprising: an optical sensor; a first light emitting device, configured to emit first light away from the optical sensor; and a first opaque isolation component, located between the optical sensor and the first light emitting device, configured to reduce the first light received by the optical sensor. The present invention also discloses an optical data sensing device comprising a plurality of light emitting devices with different emitting directions or wavelengths, to improve the accuracy of biological information measuring.

Abstract: A biosensor that is configured to be implanted into a living being includes a light source configured to generate source light with a source light spectrum. The biosensor also includes plasmonic nano-antenna optically coupled to the light source to receive the source light and to emit light therefrom exhibiting a spectral signature of the plasmonic nano¬antenna. A bio-functionalized element joined to the plasmonic nano-antenna can receive a biomarker if available and effect a change in the spectral signature as a function of receipt or nonreceipt of the biomarker. A combination of the light source and nano-antenna can encode an optical communication signal into the emitted light and transmit the signal to a separate communication node. An optional detector can detect the emitted light and provide output indicative of receipt or nonreceipt of the biomarker, which can in turn be encoded into the communication signal for reporting to another node.

Abstract: Provided herein are compact sensor continuously and wirelessly senses blood constituents including a mm-wave newly designed sensor validates its ability to correlate received base-band power levels variations, rather than S-parameters, with the variations in blood glucose levels of serum [FBS] and in that of the jugular veins and carotid arteries for animals and humans.

Abstract: Multiple enzymes may be present in the active area(s) of an electrochemical sensor to facilitate analysis of one or more analytes. The multiple enzymes may function independently to detect several analytes or in concert to detect a single analyte. One sensor configuration includes a first active area and a second active area, where the first active area has an oxidation-reduction potential that is sufficiently separated from the oxidation-reduction potential of the second active area to allow independent signal production. Some sensor configurations may have an active area overcoated with a multi-component membrane containing two or more different membrane polymers. Sensor configurations having multiple enzymes capable of interacting in concert include those in which a first enzyme converts an analyte into a first product and a second enzyme converts the first product into a second product, thereby generating a signal at a working electrode that is proportional to the analyte concentration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid sampling device a support structure having a liquid reception interface that is in fluid communication with a reservoir chamber and a microfluidic valve, the microfluidic valve being connected to a measuring chamber. The liquid reception interface, the reservoir chamber and the microfluidic valve are configured to allow liquid entering the liquid reception interface to flow into the reservoir chamber while being prevented from passing the microfluidic valve unless a predetermined static pressure difference over the microfluidic valve is exceeded. The microfluidic valve is a passive valve without moving parts. Passing of liquid through the microfluidic valve is controlled by a static pressure difference over the microfluidic valve.

Abstract: A blood metering device for determining an accurate target fill volume of blood in a collection vessel is disclosed herein. The blood metering device includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a blood flow conduit defined in the housing for providing a continuous conduit from the inlet to the outlet, and a valve disposed in the blood flow conduit. A valve operation is controlled by a valve actuator for moving the valve from the open position to the closed position. The valve actuator is responsive to a measured gas pressure in a collection vessel in fluid communication with the outlet of the housing where the valve is moved to the closed position when the measured gas pressure is approximately equal to a target gas pressure. A method for determining an accurate target fill volume of blood in a collection vessel is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Apparatus for obtaining ophthalmic electrophysiological, pupillometry and psychophysical responses from a test subject, the apparatus comprising: a housing comprising a curved surface; a dichoptic stimulator mounted to the curved surface of the housing, the dichoptic stimulator comprising a left eye stimulator for delivering a visual stimulus to the left eye of the test subject and a right eye stimulator for delivering a visual stimulus to the right eye of the test subject, whereby to evoke an electrophysiological response in the test subject; a pair of cameras mounted to the curved surface of the housing, wherein the pair of cameras comprises a left eye camera for obtaining images of the left eye and a right eye camera for obtaining images of the right eye of the test subject; and an indicator box for recording a psychophysical response to at least one of the visual stimulus to the left eye and the visual stimulus to the right eye.

Abstract: A system for assessing human health that comprises a wearable device, such as a virtual reality device, an augmented reality device, or a mixed reality device. The wearable device comprises an eye imaging module and a display. The eye imaging module is configured for imaging an eye component at a plurality of times. An electronic circuit is responsive to the eye imaging information to generate an ocular parameter measurement. The ocular parameter measurement is used to determine a human health condition.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) based graphical user interface (GUI) system for early detection of depression symptoms using facial expression recognition and electroencephalogram is provided via receiving image data of a biological subject under examination for depression; receiving, from the biological subject, electroencephalogram data; analyzing the image data, via a first machine learning model, to identify an emotional state conveyed by a face of the biological subject; analyzing the electroencephalogram data, via a second machine learning model, to identify a severity level of depression in the biological subject; and providing the emotional state identified by the first machine learning model and the severity level identified by the second machine learning model to a graphical user interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of wearable smart devices for monitoring key vital parameters of the user. Specifically, it pertains to a device which effectively calculates the amount of time that the individual is meditating and mindful. The present invention is more specifically pertains to the device which effectively calculates the amount of time that the individual is meditating and mindful regardless of the form of meditation that the user chooses to meditate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel system of hardware designed to capture and process in real time clinical observations of patient responses and reactions in different clinical and patient settings and situations, comprising: a patient biometric data recording system in a clinical office, a mobile real time episode or event data recording device system or a wearable device recording system.

Abstract: There is provided a method and system for calibrating a human state sensor, the method comprising: detecting a plurality of output values of the sensor, the output values being indicative of a mental and/or physiological state of a user; determining a boundary output value based on the detected plurality of output values, wherein a predetermined part of the detected output values is higher or lower than the boundary output value; determining a threshold output value of the sensor based on the boundary output value.

Abstract: A device and system for treating lower urinary tract symptoms is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a uroflowmeter configured to collect first user data related to a urinary characteristic of the user. The first user data is collected prior to the user receiving an intervention for the lower urinary tract symptoms. The system includes a processing element associated with a medical provider device. The processing element is configured to: receive the first user data; generate a user study, including monitoring protocol, based at least in part on the first user data; receive, from the uroflowmeter, second user data related to the urinary characteristic of the user collected in response to the monitoring protocol; compare the second user data relative to the monitoring protocol; determine a difference based on the comparison; generate a communication related to the difference; and transmit the communication to a user device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method capable of accurately estimating a participant's muscle state are provided. In order to solve this problem, a muscle state estimation device 1 for estimating the state of a participant's muscles is provided. The muscle state estimation device 1 comprises a circumference sensor 2 that measures the circumference of the muscle, a myopotential sensor 3 that measures the electric potential generated by the activity of the muscle and a muscle state estimation unit 4 that calculates the muscle state such that an evaluation function, of which variables are the deviation of the circumference measured by the circumference sensor 2 from the circumference model that defines the relationship between the muscle state and the circumference and the deviation of the electric potential measured by the myopotential sensor 3 from the muscle tension model that defines the relationship between the muscle state and the electric potential, is minimized.

Abstract: A system and method for a wearable field sensing device for biological electromagnetic (EM) field measurement including: a wearable structure; a biological sensor array, on or within the wearable structure, such that each biological sensor is situated adjacent to the body of the user, and wherein each biological sensor includes at least one ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) sensor; a power system, providing the power for the system; and control circuitry, electrically coupled to the system. The FMR sensor comprises an acoustically driven ferromagnetic resonance (ADFMR) sensor. The system may additionally include sensor shielding and an ambient sensor array to detect a block external fields.

Abstract: The digital suture devices can accurately record electrical activity in muscles, while reducing both tissue damage and increasing ease of use. In some examples, the digital suture device can include an adapter configured to be connected to a data collection and/or stimulus control system. The device can further include a sensor body electrically and mechanically connected to the adapter. The sensor body may include one or more sensor members extending from the adapter. Each sensor member may include a first section distal to the adapter, a second section including one or more arrays of one or more stimulating/sensing sites, and a third section configured to be used with a delivery device. The second section may be disposed between the first section and the third section. Each sensor member may include one or more sets of tissue engaging members disposed along a length of the second section.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of patches, more particularly to patches for attachment to the skin of a subject, for example in the medical, lifestyle, wellness or sports applications, etc. Specifically, it relates to the field of patch assemblies comprising components, such as for example sensors, electronics circuits, processors, data communication modules, batteries, etc. and/or any other suitable electronic components, also referred to as smart patches.

Abstract: A stretchable sensor array system includes a stretchable substrate, a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors deposited on the substrate, and a computing device. Each senor has a conductive electrode that contains one or more carbonaceous materials and is configured to respond to a parameter selecting from pressure, temperature, humidity, and chemical substances, and each sensor is signally connected to the computing device and transmits signals representing the parameter to the computing device for storage and/or processing. The stretchable sensor array system can be used for patient monitoring such as pressuring ulcer monitoring and prevention as well as training simulation such as palpation training and analysis. A training simulator includes one or more stretchable sensor arrays affixed to a manikin, a garment, or a helmet, etc., and provide data reflecting the training activity, e.g., palpation.

Abstract: A biomedical connector includes a housing defining an interior space and an opening dimensioned to receive an electrode at least partially into the interior space. A lever is movably attached to the housing and biased toward an engagement position for contacting the electrode when the electrode is received in the opening in the housing to retain the biomedical connector to the electrode. A dampener is disposed in the interior space of the housing and configured to engage the electrode when the electrode is received in the opening in the housing. The dampener is configured to limit movement of the biomedical connector relative to the electrode to reduce motion artifact in a biomedical signal received by the biomedical connector.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to flexible high-density mapping catheters with a planar array of high-density mapping electrodes near a distal tip portion. These mapping catheters may be used to detect electrophysiological characteristics of tissue in contact with the electrodes, and may be used to diagnose cardiac conditions, such as cardiac arrhythmias for example.

Abstract: An electrode assembly (preferably in the form of a nerve cuff) comprises a base with first and second arms extending from opposite sides of the base, and which, in combination, define an arc. First and second electrically conductive electrodes extend along the inner surface of the first and second arms. Each electrode can comprise a single length of foil can or can comprise multiple discrete foil segments. The foils are electrically isolated from each other. Electrical wires, which are in electrical communication with the each of the foils, extend from the nerve cuff and are adapted to be electrically connected to a signal monitor. When the nerve cuff is applied to a nerve, the foils, in combination, substantially surround the nerve, with the first and second electrodes being on opposite sides of the nerve from each other. Also disclosed is a method of using the nerve cuff to monitor a nerve during a lumbar spinal surgery while the patient is anesthetized and paralyzed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for determining a cardiac isolation status of a measurement location (1) in the presence of far field interference by analysing a multi-channel intracardiac electrogram (2) of the measurement location (1) via a control system (3), wherein in an identification routine (9) the control system (3) applies an activation search algorithm to analysis windows (10) of at least 400 ms in at least two different channels (11) of the intracardiac electrogram (2), wherein the activation search algorithm identifies windows (W) of local activation potentials (12) inside of the analysis windows (10), wherein in a classification routine (15) the control system (3) analyses the local activation potentials (12) to determine the cardiac isolation status of the measurement location (1).

Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) signal detection and positioning method based on weakly supervised learning is provided. A deep learning model mainly includes a multi-scale feature extraction module, a self-attention encoding module, and a classification and positioning module. An extracted original ECG signal is denoised and segmented to obtain a fixed-length pure ECG signal segment. In the convolutionally-connected multi-scale feature extraction module, a channel local attention (CLA) layer is introduced, and a PReLU activation function is used to achieve a better local information extraction capability. The self-attention encoding module is introduced to establish an association between a local feature and a global feature. The classification and positioning module is introduced to output a general location of an abnormal signal. A fusion module enables the model to map a local predicted value onto a global predicted value, and model parameters are trained on a weakly annotated dataset.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for generating a plurality of pieces of standard electrocardiogram data using 2-lead electrocardiogram data, the system including: an electrocardiogram measurement unit (110) configured to generate electrocardiogram data by measuring 2- or more-lead standard lead electrocardiograms; an electrocardiogram generation unit (120) configured to generate multi-lead electrocardiogram data by identifying and computing the characteristic information of the 2- or more-lead standard lead electrocardiogram data and synthesizing a plurality of pieces of residual lead electrocardiogram data in a three-dimensional space through a pre-trained rule-based algorithm (121); and an output unit (130) configured to output the actual electrocardiogram data measured by the electrocardiogram measurement unit (110) and the multi-lead electrocardiogram data generated by the electrocardiogram generation unit (120), thereby generating a plurality of pieces of standard lead electrocardiogram data from 2- or more-lead e

Abstract: A first arithmetic circuit detects R waves from an electrocardiogram waveform measured by electrocardiograph and obtains an interval (heartbeat interval: RRI) between adjacent R waves. A second arithmetic circuit obtains an instantaneous heart rate for each beat indicated by an R wave from the interval obtained by the first arithmetic circuit. A third arithmetic circuit obtains a smoothed heart rate obtained by smoothing the instantaneous heart rate for each beat calculated by the second arithmetic circuit. A fourth arithmetic circuit obtains a signal-to-noise ratio of the electrocardiogram waveform using the instantaneous heart rate and the smoothed heart rate.

Abstract: A system for comparative analysis of cardiac information including an electrocardiogram (ECG), a user interface, a memory storing instructions; and a processor configured to execute the instructions to: obtain a first set of ECG data from the ECG device, the first set of ECG data being measured from a patient during a first time period; obtain a second set of ECG data from the ECG device, the second set of ECG data being measured from the patient during a second time period distinct from the first time period; obtain a first three-dimensional (3D) object based on the first set of ECG data; obtain a second 3D object based on the second set of ECG data; and control the user interface to simultaneously display the first 3D object and the second 3D object on a same axis.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for determining electrocardiogram (ECG) depth of electrical activity. Electrical activity from a plurality of electrodes of a catheter is received; and within the electrical activity, an electrical signal originating from a depth within cardiac tissue is identified. In some embodiments, spatial electrode signal analysis of the electrical activity may be performed for each electrode of the plurality of electrodes. In some embodiments, a linear and/or non-linear combination of signal components within the electrical activity may be calculated. In some embodiments, a neural network may be provided with the electrical signals and may determine an estimated distance to the nearest activation for at least one of the plurality of electrodes. A visualization of the identified electrical signals at a specified depth within the cardiac tissue may be provided for display.

Abstract: A method for generating a neurofeedback signal for neurofeedback session on low powered devices is disclosed. The method includes (a) capturing one or more bio-signals from one or more electronic devices, comprising one or more digital biomarkers; (b) measuring a baseline activity associated with the captured one or more digital biomarkers during a resting state of the brain; (c) measuring an activity rate based on the one or more digital biomarkers; (d) computing a threshold value at a plurality of time series in the neurofeedback session based on at least one of: the measured activity rate and the one or more digital biomarkers captured during the baseline activity of the brain using an activity model; and (e) outputting of the neurofeedback signal corresponding to the neurofeedback session to the user based on the computed threshold value.

Abstract: A system is configured to obtain one or more brain wave signals measured by electrophysiological sensors on a person and obtain stimulus data representing a plurality of sensory stimuli presented over time with a plurality of levels. The system is further configured to determine a mathematical model in which the brain wave signals are equal to an expression which comprises a sum of each of a plurality of spatial patterns multiplied with a factor representing activity of a corresponding neural source. The factor comprises a convolution of the stimulus data and stimulus responses for each of the neural sources. The stimulus responses are weighted with a stimulus response amplitude weight per level. The system is further configured to determine the person's sensory capabilities and/or a psychological and/or neurological state of the person based on the stimulus response amplitude weights.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a panel for receiving neurocognitive data having a collapsible and portable user interface touch screen display bounded by a frame, the touch screen display having a width that extends into a user's peripheral vision by having the touch screen display extending from 60 to 120 degrees from a center of the user's gaze. The invention provides the touch screen display mounted on a support stand at the user's eye level and a computer electronically connected to the touch screen display via a control unit, the touch screen display comprising a tactile area having touch sensing capacity. The touch screen display for receiving at least one stimulus via the electronic connection to the control unit.

Abstract: A method for quantifying retrograde trans-synaptic degeneration (rTSD) in a patient includes receiving optical coherence tomography (OCT) image data associated with a left retina and a right retina of the patient. The method further includes analyzing the OCT image data to determine a thickness of one or more retinal layers of the left retina and one or more retinal layers of the right retina. The method further includes, based at least in part on the determined thicknesses, determining a value of an rTSD index that is indicative of a level of rTSD in the patient. The rTSD index can be based at least in part on the thicknesses of retinal layers connected to a left optic radiation of the patient versus the thicknesses of retinal layers connected to a right optic radiation of the patient.

Abstract: A local positioning system (LPS) is provided. The LPS includes at least three local position tracking devices, each further including one or more of: a clock synchronized to the clock in each of the other devices; a transmitter transmitting signals over time synchronized to the clock; and a receiver receiving the signals over time from the other devices. The LPS further includes a processor operatively coupled to at least one of the devices and that is configured to: obtain for each of the signals a location of the device that transmitted that signal; produce one or more representations of at least a part of a living body based on at least one of one or more of the locations and one or more further representations of the at least the part of the living body, each of the representations including one or more temporal frames; and to provide output.

Abstract: Monitoring and action related to an end user's sleep activity may be provided by a system, device, and associated methods to monitor an end user's heart activity. A ballistocardiograph (BCG) signal may be detected by a physiological sensor that is not in contact with the end user. The BCG signal may be used to determine one of a plurality of sleep related statuses and health. Reports, alerts, and control of local electronic devices may be performed by a remote computer server and analysis engine that process the BCG signal.

Abstract: Various devices, systems and methods for performing contactless monitoring of the sleep of multiple users over a same time period are presented herein. A determination may be made that two users are present within the region. In response to determining that two users are present, a first portion of the data may be mapped to a first user and a second portion of the data may be mapped to a second user. Separate sleep analyses are performed for the first user and the second user.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing feedback to a user for adjusting sleep pattern of the user. The method includes collecting a set of information related to the user, receiving a set of measurement data related to the user from a wearable electronic device, defining circadian rhythm and duration of sleep of the user, determining sleep scores for a predefined number of days and associating each sleep score with a corresponding go-to-bed time or time of falling asleep of the user. A sleep score is determined for each of the predefined number of days from the collected set of information, the set of measurement data, the circadian rhythm and the duration of sleep of the user. The method further includes analysing the sleep scores and associated go-to-bed time or time of falling asleep of the user to determine an optimum bedtime window for the user and providing feedback to the user based on the analysed sleep scores and the optimum bedtime window.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method comprising the steps of: receiving an arousal signal representative of an occurrence an arousal of a subject; receiving a heartrate signal representative of a heartrate of the subject; determining a recovery response phase signal in the heartrate signal; wherein the recovery response phase signal is representative of a recovery response phase in which the heartrate decreases after the arousal; determining a deviation of the recovery response phase signal relative to a reference signal. Further, there is provided an apparatus comprising a sensor system and a processing unit coupled to the sensor system. The sensor system is configured to provide a heartrate signal representative of a heartrate of a subject. The sensor system is configured to provide an arousal signal representative of an occurrence of an arousal of a subject. The processing unit is configured to perform the computer-implemented method.

Abstract: There is provided a method for detecting sleep disordered breathing (SDB-) events. The method comprises receiving an arousal signal representative of an occurrence of an autonomic arousal; receiving an SDB-signal representative of an occurrence of an SDB-event; and generating a confirmation signal representing confirming that the SDB-signal is representative of the occurrence of the SDB-event based on the arousal signal. Further there is provided a detecting device for detecting SDB-events. The detecting device comprises a sensor system; and a processing unit connected to the sensor system. The sensor system is configured to generate an arousal signal and is configured to generate an SDB-signal. The arousal signal is representative of an occurrence of an autonomic arousal. The SDB-signal is representative of an occurrence of an SDB-event. The processing unit is configured to perform the method for detecting sleep disordered breathing events.

Abstract: The described apparatuses, devices, and mechanisms are configured to measure the temperature of one or more Abreu brain thermal tunnel (ABTT) terminuses. In addition, some embodiments are configured to provide treatment for the diagnosed conditions and diseases.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided that relate to systems comprising a detector component for detecting the presence of a harmful substance in a human body; communication circuitry for transmitting data to a remote device; and a power source configured to supply energy to the detector component and communication circuitry.

Abstract: A method for classifying an ostomy condition is disclosed, the method comprising obtaining image data; determining one or more ostomy representations including a first ostomy parameter based on the image data; and outputting the first ostomy parameter, wherein the method comprises transforming the image data, and wherein determining the one or more ostomy representations based on the image data comprises determining the first ostomy parameter based on the transformed image data.

Abstract: An advice generation apparatus includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires a first blood glucose level being a blood glucose level of a subject at a first timing, meal information relating to a meal to be ingested by the subject later than the first timing, and a reference range of the blood glucose level of the subject; a rule acquisition unit that acquires a blood glucose level estimation rule which is set for each subject and estimates, using the first blood glucose level and the meal information, a second blood glucose level being a blood glucose level at a second timing after ingesting the meal; a blood glucose level estimation unit that estimates the second blood glucose level using the first blood glucose level, the meal information, and the blood glucose level estimation rule; and an advice generation unit that generates advice information including advice relating to the meal.