Abstract: A method of transplanting a desired emotional state from a donor to a recipient, comprising determining an emotional state of the donor; recording neural correlates of the emotional state of the donor who is in the desired emotional state; analyzing neural correlates of the emotional state of the donor to decode at least one of a temporal and a spatial pattern corresponding to the desirable emotional state; converting said at least one of a temporal and a spatial pattern corresponding to the desirable emotional state into a neurostimulation pattern; storing the neurostimulation pattern in the nonvolatile memory; retrieving the neurostimulation pattern from the nonvolatile memory; stimulating the recipients brain with at least one stimulus modulated with the neurostimulation pattern to induce the desired emotional state in the recipient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stress analysis method including: acquiring bio-signals from a test subject; calculating a probability of each of a plurality of stress level values by processing the bio-signals using a deep neural network algorithm; estimating a stress level value with the maximum probability of the plurality of stress level values as a stress level value of the test subject; determining usefulness of the estimated stress level value; and outputting the estimated stress level value determined to be useful through the determination of usefulness, as the final stress level.

Abstract: A medical monitoring device includes a signal collection module, a data processing module and a display module. The data processing module processes a vital sign signal collected by the signal collection module, generates physiological parameters, and generates visualization information about parameters of interest corresponding to a designated anesthetic phase based on request information, the designated anesthetic phase is an anesthetic induction phase, an anesthetic maintenance phase or a postoperative recovery phase, and the parameters of interest comprise parameters selected from the physiological parameters and/or anesthetic parameters derived from the physiological parameters. The display module at least displays the visualization information about the parameters of interest corresponding to the designated anesthetic phase in an anesthetic state display area.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for collecting physiological information from a user and determining information including, but not limited to, a user's heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels (SvO2), hydration, respiration rate, and heart rate variability. Physiological information is collected from one or more modules, each comprising a sensor array. The sensor array(s) can comprise, among other things, light sources, photo detectors, ECG electrodes/sensors, bio impedance sensors, galvanic skin response sensors, tonometry/contact sensors, accelerometers, pressure sensors, acoustic sensors, and electromagnetic sensors. The information collected from a user can be used to cross-reference a database comprising similar information for a number of subjects as well as verified measurements for each subject including, but not limited to, blood pressure, oxygen levels (SvO2), hydration, respiration rate, and heart rate variability.

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating telemetry between a medical device and an external device are provided. In one example, a medical device includes a classification component and a communication component. The classification component is configured to determine a classification for data generated by the medical device. The classification component is also configured to determine an urgency level for an advertising data packet based on the classification for the data. The communication component is also configured to broadcast the advertising data packet for the medical device at a defined beaconing rate based on the urgency level for the advertising data packet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in an Internet-of-Things (IoT) system are presented. A method performed by a network node in an Internet-of-Things (IoT) system is presenting in an example embodiment. According to this example method, a network node or a plurality of network nodes working collaboratively can obtain data captured by one or more IoT devices and associated with an interactive activity with which different participants interface at different sites. Furthermore, the network node(s) may determine a state of the activity by applying the data to a data model. Moreover, the network node(s) can, in an example method, provide one or more feedback signals to feedback devices associated with one or more of the different sites to actualize the determined state of the activity, where at least two of the different sites have disparate, meaning non-identical, feedback device sets.

Abstract: A system for computer-aided triage can include a router, a remote computing system, and a client application. A method for computer-aided triage can include determining a parameter associated with a data packet, determining a treatment option based on the parameter, and transmitting information to a device associated with a second point of care.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for using EEG recordings to improve vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy. In particular, described herein are methods and systems for using EEG recordings to detect P300 and/or activation of the nucleus basalis and/or the locus coeruleus to determine the efficacy of VNS. The EEG recordings can be used to provide feedback control to help optimize stimulation parameters and to screen for patients that respond well to VNS therapy.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods computer program products, and systems can include, for instance: obtaining emergency event data and user data of a mobile device user, wherein the user data of the mobile device user includes user biometric data obtained from a mobile device of the mobile device user; examining data of the emergency event data and data of the user data; and responsively to the examining, automatically outputting one or more text based status message.

Abstract: A system and method for entrainment of a user based on bio rhythm of the user. The system includes an analyzing unit and an entraining rhythm generation unit. The analyzing unit receives bio rhythm information of a user, analyzes the bio rhythm information, and sets an entraining target based on an analysis of the bio rhythm information. The entraining rhythm generation unit generates an entraining rhythm based on the entraining target for providing an entrainment experience to the user, and control one or more human sensory inputs to the user based on the entraining rhythm. The bio-rhythm information may be information related to a breathing rate, a heart rate, brain waves, circadian rhythm, body rhythm, emotion, etc. The entrainment experience may be provided either inside or outside a vehicle.

Abstract: In some examples, a device includes processing circuitry configured to determine a set of correlation coefficient values for first and second physiological parameters. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine a metric of the correlation coefficient values for a first plurality of bins and for a second plurality of bins, wherein each bin of the first plurality has a first bin parameter and each bin of the second plurality of bins has a second bin parameter different than the first bin parameter. The processing circuitry is also configured to determine a composite estimate of a limit of autoregulation of the patient based on the metric for the first plurality of bins and the metric for the second plurality of bins. The processing circuitry is configured to determine an autoregulation status based on the composite estimate and output, for display via the display, an indication of the autoregulation status.

Abstract: Some implementations of the present invention relate to systems and methods for managing disruptive sleep disorders. In some cases the described systems and methods may detect an episode of parasomnia, such as sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, night terrors, chronic nightmares, sleep hallucinations, sleeping disorders associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, or a similar sleep disturbance, and provide a stimulus to wake the user from the episode of parasomnia. Accordingly, in some cases, the present invention comprises a sensor to monitor a user's physiological indicators to first determine if the user is asleep and then identify the onset of an episode of parasomnia, and a mechanism for providing a sensory stimulus to wake the user. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: Techniques are described for receiving manufacturing data and events over real time and non-real time interfaces and associating the data with one another. In one example, real time data is received, the real time data associated with a counter value assigned by a precision counter. The received real time data is stored in a storage buffer, and non-real time data is received, where the non-real time data associated with a counter value assigned by the precision counter. In response to receiving the non-real time data, the buffer is searched for real time data having a matching counter value and, in response to identifying stored real time data associated with a matching counter value, the non-real time data is associated with the real time data based on the match. Data packages are generated including related real time and non-real time data associated with matching counter values.

Abstract: The invention provides a sensor for measuring both impedance and ECG waveforms that is configured to be worn around a patient's neck. The sensor features 1) an ECG system that includes an analog ECG circuit, in electrical contact with at least two ECG electrodes, that generates an analog ECG waveform; and 2) an impedance system that includes an analog impedance circuit, in electrical contact with at least two (and typically four) impedance electrodes, that generates an analog impedance waveform. Also included in the neck-worn system are a digital processing system featuring a microprocessor, and an analog-to-digital converter. During a measurement, the digital processing system receives and processes the analog ECG and impedance waveforms to measure physiological information from the patient. Finally, a cable that drapes around the patient's neck connects the ECG system, impedance system, and digital processing system.

Abstract: An artificial-reality headset assembly includes an artificial-reality headset, a battery pack, and a plurality of head straps. One end of each of the head straps is coupled to the artificial-reality headset and the respective opposite end is coupled to the battery pack. The plurality of head straps includes one or more side straps configured to be worn around a user's head. The battery pack is located in proximity to a posterior portion of the user's head when the artificial-reality headset is worn. The position and weight of the battery pack function to counterbalance weight of the artificial-reality headset, creating a symmetric balance along an axis of the user's head and maintaining the position of the battery pack regardless of adjustment to the one or more side straps. In some embodiments, the plurality of head straps includes an overhead strap (e.g., an adjustable ergonomic strap).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to inspect an eye includes capturing an eye image using a mobile device camera; extracting features of the eye; applying a deep learning neural network to detect potential eye damage; and reporting the potential eye damage for treatment, such as those from laser pointers, among others.

Abstract: Technologies for monitoring beehives in an apiary includes one or more sensors communicatively coupled to a remote data analysis computing device, which is communicatively coupled to a client computing device. The sensors are configured to monitor beehives and/or the environment of the apiary and transmit the sensed data to the remote data analysis computing device. The remote data analysis computing device is configured to analyze the received sensor data, determine whether to perform an action as a function of a result of the analysis, and perform the function, as applicable. The client computing device is configured to interface with the remote data analysis computing device such that a user of the client computing device can view results of the data analysis and actions, as well as provide input and adjust settings administered by the remote data analysis computing device. A model for assessing beehive strength from an infrared image is also disclosed. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and a system for a wireless data communication between a sensor system and a receiver capable of receiving analyte values sensed by the sensor system in a continuous analyte monitoring. The method includes establishing an unconnected mode operation for the system. The receiver receives a first data package broadcasted by the sensor system that has first status data indicative of a device status and/or an analyte value status. The first status data is processed by a receiver controller. A connected mode operation is established for the system responsive to determining at least one of a critical device status and a critical analyte value status. The establishing includes establishing a communication channel between the sensor system and the receiver and receiving a second data package transmitted by the sensor system in the receiver, the second data package comprising one or more analyte values.

Abstract: A wearable device collects a plurality of photoplethysmography (PPG) waveforms from a PPG sensor in the wearable device and collects inertial data associated with subject motion from an inertial sensor in the wearable device. The wearable device processes the inertial data in an assessment processor of the wearable device to determine a data integrity of the plurality of PPG waveforms and, responsive to the determined data integrity, processes the plurality of PPG waveforms in the assessment processor using a neural network comprising thousands of coefficients to generate an assessment of the subject blood pressure.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a host device that is part of a patient monitoring system. The host device can provide an improved, organized, uncluttered, and graphically-rich display that presents an integrated display of real-time patient data and alarms from multiple integrated or non-integrated devices, such as patient monitors, ventilators, anesthesia gas machines, or intravenous (IV) pumps. The host device may provide a supplementary display for the patient data collected by the multiple devices and present information, such as comprehensive real-time patient status, historical trends, or alarm indicators, in an organized manner for particular clinical scenarios. The one or more displays can be central to a care team for a patient, and the care team can together simultaneously view and act upon the information presented.

Abstract: A super modular monitoring system is disclosed. The system may include a lattice having a plurality of intersections, and which may be formed of a flexible conductive material having a shape comprising repeating geometric patterns. The lattice of the system may serve as the primary sensor of the super modular monitoring system. The system may also include any number of secondary sensors with each being disposed at an intersection of the plurality of intersections of the lattice. The secondary sensors may be in electrical communication with the primary sensor, which may include transmission of both power and data. The system may further include a monitoring system in electrical communication with the lattice. One or more lattices of the system may be coupled together to form a super lattice. The primary and secondary sensors may transmit data simultaneously to the monitoring system for further analysis.

Abstract: A system for computer-aided triage can include a router, a remote computing system, and a client application. A method for computer-aided triage can include determining a parameter associated with a data packet, determining a treatment option based on the parameter, and transmitting information to a device associated with a second point of care.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for estimating bio-information which estimates bio-information from a user. The apparatus for estimating bio-information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a spectrometer configured to obtain, absorbance from a user; a physiological information obtainer configured to obtain metabolic and physiological information including a concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2); and a processor configured to estimate bio-information based on the absorbance and the metabolic, and physiological information by using a predictive model corresponding to the obtained metabolic and physiological information.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hearing aid system that comprises an ear canal member comprising a sensor arrangement. The sensor arrangement comprises at least one surface electrode located at a surface of said ear canal member to allow said at least one surface electrode to contact the skin of a user when said ear canal member is operationally mounted on the user. The at least one surface electrode (150) is adapted to pick up a low voltage electric signal from the user's skin. The sensor arrangement further comprises a light sensor (180) located at a surface of said housing to allow emitting light through skin proximate to the light sensor (180) and capturing reflected and/or scattered light when said ear canal member is operationally mounted on the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of evaluating a mechanical property of a material using a device for evaluating the mechanical property of the material. The device comprises a sensing layer having a thickness, a sensing surface and an opposite surface. The sensing layer is deformable such that, when the sensing surface is in direct or indirect contact with the material and a suitable load is applied across both the sensing layer and at least a portion of the material, the sensing layer deforms and the sensing surface moves relative to the opposite surface. The device also comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation in optical communication with the sensing layer. The source is arranged for generating electromagnetic radiation having a coherence length that is of the same order of magnitude as the thickness of the sensing layer or longer than the thickness of the sensing layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring photoplethysmogram includes a ring structure with at least one photon source and at least one photon detector positioned on an inner surface of the ring structure. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to measure a preliminary photoplethysmogram during a first time period by taking a first number of samples, determine a form factor from the preliminary photoplethysmogram, determine an inter beat interval from the preliminary photoplethysmogram, and use the form factor and the inter beat interval to determine a second number of samples to be taken during a second time period of measurement of the photoplethysmogram and the distribution of the samples to be taken in function of time.

Abstract: There is provided a method of assessing the reliability of a measurement of blood pressure of a subject, the method in a control unit of an apparatus comprising obtaining a first measurement of at least one physiological characteristic of the subject that is indicative of the level of pain and/or stress of the subject, wherein the first measurement is made prior to a measurement of blood pressure being made; obtaining the measurement of blood pressure of the subject; obtaining a second measurement of the at least one physiological characteristic of the subject, wherein the second measurement is made after the measurement of blood pressure is made and prior to a subsequent measurement of blood pressure being made; and determining if the measurement of blood pressure is reliable based on the first measurement and the second measurement, wherein the measurement of blood pressure is determined to be reliable if the first measurement and the second measurement indicate a low level of pain and/or stress.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an emergency signs early detection, alert and response system (ESEDARS). The ESEDARS includes an ESEDARS server, a patient database, a communication system, and many ESEDARS personal devices for many patients, one or more ESEDARS personal device(s) for each patient. Each ESEDARS personal device has a set of patient biological information collection devices (PBICD) monitoring biological information of each patient constantly. Biological information of each patient is collected and transmitted to ESEDARS server for processing using artificial intelligence algorithms to detect early emergency signs before emergency occurs.

Abstract: A method for predicting a location of a fault in a system is described. The method includes obtaining a faulty unit pertaining to a Supervised Self-Organizing Map (SSOM), wherein the faulty unit has been derived from a sample of machine-level metrics for the system and the SSOM has been trained with a first layer of machine-level metrics and a second layer of service-level metrics. The method further includes expanding a circle originating at the faulty unit until a number of normal units of the SSOM falls within the circle, computing, for each machine-level metric, a score based on differences between the faulty and normal units, wherein a set of scores comprises the respective score for each machine-level metric, and selecting a sub-set of the set, wherein the sub-set comprises the greatest scores of the set, whereby the fault is predicted as located according to metrics represented by the sub-set.

Abstract: A smart cover for a vehicle seat is provided that is able to detect biometric data of the user occupying the vehicle seat. A vehicle seat comprising the cover is also provided. The vehicle seat cover comprises one or more yarn sensors and one or more yarn supercapacitors. The yarn supercapacitors are being electrically connected to the yarn sensors for powering them. Accordingly, an arrangement for the detection of biometric data of the user occupying the vehicle seat is provided with the arrangement being integrated in the cover of the seat. As a result, the provision of the biometric data detection arrangement does not adversely affect the production time and complexity nor the overall weight of the cover of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: Systems and methods for vibration-based communication disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: a motion sensor configured to detect vibrations from a remote device; a processor coupled to the motion sensor and configured to: receive signals from the motion sensor; and activate a network connection based on signals from the motion sensor.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a fetus in a pregnant woman, and/or the maternal health risk for pregnancies complicated by such as pre-eclampsia and hypertensive disorders is configured to be worn by the pregnant woman, preferably so as to allow monitoring during daily life, e.g. in the form of an adhesive patch. The unit has a sound sensor, e.g. a microphone or accelerometer, to be positioned on the skin of the abdominal area so as to detect a vascular sound from umbilical arteries of the fetus or from the uterine arteries of the pregnant woman. The sound sensor is functionally connected to a processing unit which executes a processing algorithm on the captured vascular sound and extracts a signal parameter accordingly. The processing unit then communicates the signal parameter, e.g. using an audio signal, a visual display or by means of a wired or a wireless data signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension (PH) in a patient, a method of monitoring the course of pulmonary hypertension in a patient, a method of determining the severity of pulmonary hypertension in a patient, and a method of differentiating between pulmonary hypertension and at least one condition selected from a group consisting of a disease associated with a risk of developing pulmonary hypertension and metabolic syndrome. In addition, the present invention relates to a kit comprising means for carrying out the above methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods designed to detect a human being falling as opposed to an inanimate object. Generally, the systems and methods will utilize a depth camera, which will often image in the NIR spectrum to detect a falling object. The portion detected as a falling object will often be detected as separating from a point cloud indicative of one object in contact with another. Should such a separation be detected, the systems and methods will utilize a thermal sensor, often a camera imaging in the LWIR spectrum, to determine if the falling portion has a heat signature indicative of a human being.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a tubular compression garment for monitoring the therapy and physiological activity of the wearer, which belongs to the field of medical devices and can be used, among other things, for the treatment or alleviation of symptoms of various diseases, preferably for the treatment or alleviation of symptoms of venous vasculature in the legs. A tubular compression garment for monitoring the therapy and physiological activity of the person comprises a classic tubular compression garment (20) with an attached stretch-measuring sensor (10) and a sensor-control unit (6) with contacts (4, 11, 12) for connection to the stretch-measuring sensor (10), wherein the sensor-control unit (6) further comprises a motion sensor, a photoplethysmographic sensor, a temperature sensor, and a processing unit with a clock; and wherein a sensor-control unit (6) is detachably secured to the compression garment (20).

Abstract: Methods of measuring a physical or physiological parameter using an integrated adhesive sensor array including a sensor hub and a detachable sensor pod are presented. In one example, a method comprises: establishing a first communication link between the sensor hub and a wireless receiver; attaching at least the sensor hub directly to a body; establishing a second communication link between the detachable sensor pod and the sensor hub; sensing a physical or physiological parameter by the detachable sensor pod; transmitting sensor data of the physical or physiological parameter from the detachable sensor pod to the sensor hub via the second communication link; and transmitting the sensor data from the sensor hub to the wireless receiver via the first communication link.

Abstract: In one example, a system for measuring body movement in a movement disorder disease is provided. The system may comprise at least one processor and a memory storing processor executable codes, which, when implemented by the at least one processor, cause the system to perform operations comprising, at least receiving a video including a sequence of images and detecting at least one object of interest in one or more of the images. Feature reference points of the at least one object of interest are located, and a virtual movement-detection framework is generated in one or more of the images. The operations may include detecting, over the sequence of images, at least one singular or reciprocating movement of the feature reference point relative to the virtual movement-detection framework and generating a virtual path tracking a path of the at least one detected singular or reciprocating movement of the feature reference point.

Abstract: An oximetry device for monitoring blood oxygen saturation of a user includes a main body and a wrist strap coupled with the main body and adapted to removably secure the main body on a wrist of the user during operation of the device. The main body includes an oximeter sensor adapted to generate an output signal indicative of measured blood oxygen saturation, a controller in operative communication with the oximeter sensor and configured to determine a percentage blood oxygen saturation of the user as a function of the output signal generated by the oximeter sensor, and a display for presenting visual information generated by the controller to the user. The display includes a changeable backlighting color, the controller being configured to adjust a color of the display backlighting as a function of a measured blood oxygen saturation of the user.

Abstract: A biological information measurement device includes: a pulse wave detection unit that continuously detects pulse waves from a living body; a biological information calculation unit that calculates biological information based on pulse waves detected by the pulse wave detection unit and stores, in a storage medium, biological information calculation results information including said biological information; a storage control unit that stores, in the storage medium, pulse wave detection results information by the pulse wave detection unit in order to calculate biological information included in biological information calculation results information; a measurement efficiency information generation unit that generates measurement efficiency information indicating measurement efficiency for biological information included in biological information calculation results information, generating same based on the biological information calculation results information and pulse wave detection results information; and a

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining if a wearable photoplethysmography device is correctly positioned in operating to medical signs of a user by using a classifier to determine if a signal is valid or invalid. In some embodiments, in using the classifier to determine in a signal is valid or invalid, a lean method of linear computational complexity and minimal memory complexity is provided for determining at the wearable photoplethysmography device if it is correctly positioned. In some embodiments, in using the classifier minimal computational complexity is used in determining at the wearable photoplethysmography device if it is correctly positioned.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, devices and systems for measuring vital signs in human and animals by interrogating electromagnetic signals reflected from tissues in a human or animal subject. Probes may transmit radio frequency electromagnetic waves into a living body and generate signals responsively to the waves that are scattered from within the body. Such embodiments may be suitable for wearable devices as well as for use by medical practitioners.

Abstract: The invention discloses an object, a method and a system for detecting heartbeat or whether an electrode is in good contact. The heartbeat is detected by arranging multiple textile electrodes on the textile, using ECG equipotential line diagram, considering interference caused of human movement, and designing a separating electrode structure, electrode position, area and lead layout in an innovative manner; the dry electrode or capacitive coupling electrode is selected along with the change of environmental state so as to pick up the ECG signals; the contact between the electrode and the human body can be detected whether it is in a good state or not by measuring the noise, body surface impedance, muscle impedance and the like; in addition, the posture and action of human body can be speculated according to the wave mode and noise of the ECG signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pregnancy monitoring system (10) and to a method for detecting medical condition information from a pregnant subject of interest (12).

Abstract: An exercise feedback provision apparatus includes an acquirer configured to acquire exercise intensity information including either one or both of user biometric information and user movement information, and a controller configured to verify whether the exercise intensity information is in a predetermined range, and generate a control signal based on a result of the verifying. The apparatus further includes a feedback provider configured to output a tactile feedback based on a pattern corresponding to the control signal.

Abstract: A monitoring and diagnosing system includes a position indication instruction device, an endoscope equipment, and an image integrated monitoring device. The system may be capable of increasing reliability of a test by performing drug induced sleep endoscopy while changing, in a predetermined order, a body position of a patient so as to examine sleep-disordered breathing.

Abstract: A data file system includes one or more files about a patient wearing a wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) system that has been assigned to them. The one or more files contain at least one patient identifier of the patient, compliance data about a history of the patient's wearing the WCD system, and possibly other data. The data file system can be accessed through a communication network when the patient uses a communication device. When so accessed, some of the contents can be viewed on a screen of the device, for example in the form of a website. In embodiments, the health care provider and friends and family can view such data and even enter inputs, which may create a situation that motivates the patient to comply better.

Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Disposable sensors are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a closed loop control method to control an artificial pancreas and the artificial pancreas using this method, comprising constructing an autoregressive model by initiatively introducing the insulin absorption lag factor, calculating an amount of insulin to be delivered at the current time using the autoregressive model and a PID controller respectively, and tuning the parameters of the autoregressive model and the PID controller respectively using the average of the calculation results in order to provide a more accurate prediction of glucose trends and a more desirable amount of insulin delivery.

Abstract: A pulse oximetry device is provided that fixates generally around a user's wrist. The device may include one or more mechanical features that fix the device at, for example, a distal end of a wearer's ulna bone. The device may include one or more projections formed from a suitable material (e.g., elastomer such as silicon) that cause the device to fit snugly against the wearer's wrist and remain in place even when the wearer is moving, thus reducing motion artifacts in signals detected by the device. The device may include one or more mechanical features or fins that reduce ambient or stray light in the measurement area. The device may include one or more detectors, and one or more light sources, each having a different axis resulting from the manner in which each is angled toward a virtual center point of the distal end of a wearer's ulna bone.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for advanced electrode management in neurological monitoring applications include receiving sockets configured to receive connectors having groups of electrodes. The physician is not required to manually map each electrode with its corresponding input channel. Electrodes are coupled to the corresponding input channels in groups through connectors having a unique identification (ID). The system is configured to read the unique ID of each connector and establish its identity. Based on the ID, the system configures itself to automatically correlate or associate each electrode with its corresponding input channel when the connectors are first inserted into the receiving sockets, and again if the connectors are removed and re-inserted into different positions in the receiving sockets, to insure the electrodes are always mapped to the same input channels.