Abstract: A wearable cardiovascular monitoring device comprises a force sensor configured for a blood pressure measurement using an ear of a human. The device is worn over the ear, with a first vise face of an ear-vise contacting one side of the ear, and a second vise face of the ear-vise contacting another side of the ear. Force is applied to ear through one or both of the vise faces and is used to measure blood pressure.

Abstract: A patient monitoring sensor having a communication interface, through which the patient monitoring sensor can communicate with a monitor is provided. The patient monitoring sensor includes a light-emitting diode (LED) communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a detector, communicatively coupled to the communication interface, capable of detecting light. The patient monitoring sensor includes an optically absorptive material at least partially between the LED and the detector to reduce or prevent shunting of light to the detector.

Abstract: A body-mountable monitoring device includes a sensing device, a carrier body removably coupled to the sensing device, and an adhesive sheet bonded to the carrier body and configured to couple the carrier body to a user's skin, where the carrier body surrounds sidewalls of the sensing device such that at least a top surface is exposed when the sensing device is coupled to the carrier body.

Abstract: An integrated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) coil for brain function testing and treatment is provided. The coil includes a coil housing. A figure-eight coil is provided inside the coil housing, and the coil housing is provided with two waist-like bosses for limiting a position of the coil, eight mounting holes are formed on the coil housing, and an optical fiber holder is provided in each of the mounting holes for mounting an optical fiber probe, a silica gel sheet is provided inside the coil housing for limiting movement of the optical fiber holders, a lead-out of the coil passes through the bottom of the coil housing and is connected to a TMS instrument, and a signal end of the optical fiber probe is connected to a near-infrared brain function imager.

Abstract: A noninvasive physiological sensor can include a first body portion and a second body portion coupled to each other and configured to at least partially enclose a user's finger. The sensor can further include a first probe coupled to one or more emitters and a second probe coupled to a detector. The first probe can direct light emitted from the one or more emitters toward tissue of the user's finger and the second probe can direct light attenuated through the tissue to the detector. The first and second probes can be coupled to the first and second body portions such that when the first and second body portions are rotated with respect to one another, ends of the first and second probes can be moved in a direction towards one another to compress the tissue of the user's finger.

Abstract: An assembly having a patch (250) for a body-monitoring system, the patch having a main body (251) with an opening (252) of at least 2 mm diameter, the main body having a rigid zone (256) around the opening and a flexible zone (258) on either side of the rigid zone and preferably all around the rigid zone, and a capsule (220), the capsule being configured to be placed in the opening of the patch and to be rigidly attached to same. The capsule has microneedles (210) configured to be inserted in the skin in order to sample or analyse a bodily fluid of the wearer of a body-monitoring system when the system is positioned on a limb of a user, the rigid zone of the capsule enabling a transmission of the forces received by the patch to the capsule.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ring-shaped wearable device for detecting biometrics with a light source and a photodetector directed towards a digit wearing the ring-shaped device. The ring can thus detect oxygen saturation of a wearer based on light transmitted through the wearer's finger. The ring can include power saving measures to extend the battery life. A motion sensor can help determine opportune moments for data collection such as when the wearer is still. The motion sensor can be used to remove noise from the data caused by motion. After data is collected or during data collection, the ring can wirelessly communicate the data to another portable electronic device such as a phone or watch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blood glucose level measuring apparatus utilizing a Raman spectrum includes a housing defining an interior accommodation space, a light source part disposed in the housing, and that irradiates light to a subject, a light receiving part disposed in the housing, and that receives the reflected and scattered light from the subject and acquires a Raman spectrum, and a processor disposed in the housing, and that extracts information on glucose, proteins, and fats of the subject by utilizing an area of a peak included in the Raman spectrum. The processor performs a calibration by controlling the light source part and the light receiving part when the blood glucose level measuring apparatus starts to be driven or is mounted on a body of a user.

Abstract: A wearable module for use in an optical measurement system includes a housing including a top surface, a light guide including a distal end portion adapted to protrude from the top surface of the housing, and a spring member configured to bias the distal end portion of the light guide away from the top surface of the housing. The light guide is configured to receive, at the distal end portion, photons from a light pulse scattered by a target within a body of a user and guide the received photons toward a photodetector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor configuration (1) for non-invasive measurement of parameters of a body tissue with a sensor unit (10) and a sensor mat (12) for detachable placement of the sensor configuration (1) on a body surface (20). Furthermore the sensor unit (10) of the sensor configuration (1) is connectible to a contact head (16), which is designed for electrical contacting of the sensor unit (10) and for supply of light from a light source to the sensor unit (10), the sensor unit (10) being designed as a flexible printed circuit board with optical components, at least comprising a light detector device (2), in order to detect light that is emitted into the body tissue and has passed through the latter, a first contact means (30) and conducting tracks (5) for operative connection of the sensor unit (10) to the contact head (16).

Abstract: A pulse oximeter is described. The pulse oximeter includes at least a sensor component, an engine, a display, and a microphone. The sensor component includes a receiving portion configured to receive a finger of an individual therein, an emitter component configured to emit light at one or more wavelengths into a tissue of the finger of the individual, and a detector component configured to detect the light originating from the emitter component that emanates from the tissue of the finger of the individual after passing through the tissue. The engine is configured to calculate physiological parameters for the individual based on data received from the sensor component. The engine includes a memory housing a first user profile associated with a first user and a second user profile associated with a second user and a processor connected to the memory.

Abstract: An optical measurement system includes a wearable device configured to be worn on a body of a user and a position alignment system. The wearable device includes a support assembly and a wearable assembly supported by the support assembly. The wearable assembly includes a plurality of light sources configured to emit a plurality of light pulses toward a target within the body of the user and a plurality of detectors each configured to receive a set of photons included in a light pulse included in the plurality of light pulses after the set of photons is scattered by the target. The position alignment system is configured to facilitate positioning of the wearable assembly at a same position on the body of the user during different use sessions of the wearable device.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a housing; a wrist band attached to the housing; first and second emitters positioned within the housing and configured to respectively emit, through a back of the housing, a first beam of electromagnetic radiation having a first infrared (IR) wavelength and a second beam of electromagnetic radiation having a second IR wavelength. The second IR wavelength is different from the first IR wavelength. The wearable device also includes a photodetector positioned within the housing and filtered to detect a set of electromagnetic radiation wavelengths including the first IR wavelength and the second IR wavelength; and a matter differentiation circuit configured to indicate, at least partly in response to signals indicating amounts of the first IR wavelength and the second IR wavelength received by the photodetector, whether the back of the housing is likely proximate to human tissue.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for enabling a plurality of non-invasive, physiological sensors to obtain physiological measurements from essentially the same, overlapping, or proximate regions of tissue of a patient are disclosed. Each of a plurality of sensors can be integrated with or attached to a multi-sensor apparatus and can be oriented such that each sensor is directed towards, or can obtain a measurement from, the same or a similar location.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for patient sensing include a patient sensor having a light diffuser arranged to provide a light field in which photoelectric sensors can be positioned to provide enhanced detection of physiological parameters of the patient. The light diffuser is connected with a sensor baffle to assist in avoiding interference.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for securing and protecting diabetes management devices, such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices and insulin infusion sets. An apparatus comprises a base having multiple pairs of arms which can be attached to a band. The apparatus also comprises a shell for retaining a diabetes management device and which may be unitarily formed with, or removably attached to, the base. A system may include an apparatus, a diabetes management device retained in the shell of the apparatus, and a band attached to the base of the apparatus. The band may be placed around a body part of a user, such as an arm or the abdomen. A system can include an adhesive patch which can adhere to the shell of an apparatus and which has an adhesive layer overlaid with multiple liners having cutlines formed therebetween.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a shoe sole; a set of toe wraps engaged with the shoe sole; and at least one infrared device rotatably connected to a particular toe wrap among the set of toe wraps.

Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.

Abstract: A sensor assembly (226) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid, a sensor patch (134) for use in a sensor assembly (226), an electronics unit (188) for use in a sensor assembly (226) and a method for producing a sensor assembly (226) are disclosed.

Abstract: A measurement probe for preschoolers includes a fiber configured to irradiate a head of a subject with light, and a holder made of a metal or resin other than rubber. A tip surface of a tip of the fiber that contacts the head of the subject is flat, and a corner of a tip surface of the holder that contacts the head of the subject is chamfered.

Abstract: An optical measurement system includes a wearable device including a support assembly configured to be worn on a body of a user and a wearable assembly supported by the support assembly. The wearable assembly includes a plurality of light sources configured to emit a plurality of light pulses toward a target within the body of the user and a plurality of detectors each configured to receive a set of photons included in a light pulse included in the plurality of light pulses after the set of photons is scattered by the target. A position of the wearable assembly on the support assembly is adjustable.

Abstract: Provided is a body-attachable biometric signal acquisition device. The body-attachable biometric signal acquisition device includes: a main body including a sensor acquiring a biometric signal in a state of closely adhering to a surface of a body; and a first fixing portion winding the body to fix the main body to the body, wherein the first fixing portion includes a first strap winding the body, the first strap includes a framework formed of an elastic material, and when the first strap winds the body to fasten the main body and the first fixing portion to the body, a pressure applied by the sensor to the surface of the body is generated by an elastic restoring moment generated by the framework, and a gap is present between a portion of an outer surface of the first strap, and the surface of the body, the portion being positioned between the framework and the surface of the body. An air cushion is provided to prevent wobbling of the main body caused by an excessive space formed due to body size variation.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can include for example, an apparatus, which can include a manipulating arrangement configured to cause a medical device to move, where a portion of the manipulating arrangement can be partly composed of a non-magnetic material, and a computer arrangement in a communication with the manipulating arrangement, and configured to remotely operate the manipulating arrangement. The computer arrangement can include a computer. The communication can be a wired or wireless communication. The medical device can include (i) a catheter, (ii) an endoscope, or (iii) a needle. The manipulating arrangement can include a catheter as the medical device that can be attached to a manipulator.

Abstract: A biosignal measurement system comprises an adapter for a biosignal measurement device, and an external support structure separate from the adapter. The adapter comprises tool-less connectors, which are repeatedly connectable to and disconnectable from their counter connectors of the external support structure, and a device connector, which has an electrical connection with the tool-less connectors and which has a connection with the biosignal measurement device that the adapter carries. The external support structure comprises an electrode support structure with electrodes and tool-less counter connectors, the electrodes and the tool-less counter connectors having an electrical connection therebetween. The electrodes form an electrical contact with skin for receiving the biosignal. The counter connectors are in electrical contact with the connectors of the adapter for transferring the biosignal to the biosignal measurement device through the adapter.

Abstract: A wearable rapid pulse confirmation (RPC) device is designed to be worn by a living subject, and includes a Doppler array comprising at least one piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer, configured to detect a change in blood velocity in a blood vessel; a screen; a loud speaker; and a band or adhesive configured to hold the wearable RPC device in proximity to a body surface of the living subject. The Doppler array is configured to detect a change in blood velocity, pulse rate, pulse strength, or a combination thereof in a blood vessel; and to provide feedback through the screen and the loudspeaker. The Doppler array may include multiple types of piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers, including low frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers having a working frequency ranging from 2 MHz to <6 MHz; medium frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers having a working frequency of 6 MHz to 10 MHz; and high frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers having a working frequency of 10 MHz to 18 MHz.

Abstract: A pulse oximeter may include a photoelectric conversion device having wavelength selectivity so that a low output LED may be included in the pulse oximeter to prevent skin damage and to reduce power consumption. The pulse oximeter includes a light emitting device configured to emit white light and a sensor configured to detect transmitted light that is received from the light emitting device. The sensor includes a near infrared organic photoelectric conversion device configured to sense a particular near infrared wavelength spectrum of light and a red photoelectric conversion device configured to sense a particular red wavelength spectrum of light.

Abstract: A biometric information detection device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be installed in a living body, and includes a sensor, a battery, a mechanical switch, a sealing member, and a holding member. The mechanical switch switches between a conduction state in which power is supplied from the battery to the sensor and a cutoff state in which supply of the power is blocked. The sealing member seals all of the sensor, the battery, and the mechanical switch. The holding member is attached to the living body and holds the sealing member.

Abstract: An illustrative optical measurement system may include a wearable assembly configured to be worn by a user and comprising a plurality of light sources each configured to emit light directed at a target and a plurality of detectors configured to detect arrival times for photons of the light after the light is scattered by the target, wherein a ratio of a total number of the detectors to a total number of the light sources is at least two to one.

Abstract: Various sensors and methods of assembling sensors are described. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a first end, a body portion, and a second end. The first end can include a neck portion and a connector portion and the second end can include a flap, a first component, a neck portion, and a second component. A method is also described for sensor folding. The method can include using a circuit with an attached emitter and a detector that is separated by a portion of the circuit. The method can also include folding the portion of the circuit such that a first fold is created through the emitter and folding the portion of the circuit such that a second fold is created such that the first fold and second fold form an angle.

Abstract: A technique restrains degradation of a light emitting element. A biological information acquisition device acquires light receiving result by causing a light receiving unit to receive light emitted by a light emitting unit serving as a measurement-purpose light emitting unit, and acquires biological information by using the light receiving result. The light is emitted from the light emitting unit so as to acquire the light receiving result for one time, while a plurality of light emitting patterns are switched between a light emitting element which emits the light and a light emitting element which does not emit the light in a plurality of the light emitting elements.

Abstract: A multi-sensor auscultation device is disclosed that can be applied to or worn by a user to monitor multiple physiological systems of the user. The multi-sensor auscultation device can make use of two or more acoustic sensors, such as accelerometer contact microphones (ACMs), to collect acoustic data from multiple locations on the user's body. The multi-sensor auscultation device can include electrodes for detecting cardiac electrical activity and/or assessing the user's bioimpedance. The multi-sensor auscultation device can provide useful data associated with the user's cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and/or electrical characteristics. The multi-sensor auscultation device can be in the form of a reusable electronics module couplable to a disposable patch adhesive.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a wearable monitoring device including a motion sensor and a photo (PPG) sensor. The PPG sensor includes (i) a periodic light source, (ii) a photo detector, and (iii) circuitry determining a user's heart rate from an output of the photo detector. Some embodiments provide methods for operating a heart rate monitor of a wearable monitoring device to measure one or more characteristics of a heartbeat waveform. Some embodiments provide methods for operating the wearable monitoring device in a low power state when the device determines that the device is not worn by a user.

Abstract: A patient monitor can noninvasively measure a physiological parameter using sensor data from a nose sensor configured to be secured to a nose of the patient. The nose sensor can include an emitter and a detector. The detector is configured to generate a signal when detecting light attenuated by the nose tissue of the patient. An output measurement of the physiological parameter can be determined based on the signals generated by the detector. The nose sensor can include a diffuser configured to disseminate light exiting from the emitter into or around a portion of the patient's body. The nose sensor can also include a lens configured to focus light into the detector.

Abstract: The device for detecting turbidity in an aqueous flushing solution is characterized by a base body, at least one light source, a detector device at which the at least one light source is aimed, a holding unit for a component, containing the flushing solution, between the at least one light source and the detector device, and a display device for the findings of turbidity detected.

Abstract: A brain computer interface system includes a retainer and cap assembly for transmitting light to a user's head region and transmitting optical signals from the user's head region to a detector subsystem. The retainer is configured to secure the cap assembly to a head region of a user. The cap assembly includes an array of ports that retain an array of ferrules. A first ferrule in the array of ferrules can include a channel that extends at least partially through the body of the ferrule. The channel retains a fiber optic cable such that the fiber optic cable is in communication with a head region of a user during a mode of operation. The cap includes an elastic portion such that in a mode of operation, the cap and array of ferrules are biased towards the head region of a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for improved hemodynamic monitoring, including devices for characterizing hemodynamic activity within a tissue or region of interest.

Abstract: A pulse photometry probe includes a holding member that includes a contact face which is to be in contact with living tissue of a patient, an emitter that is placed in the holding member, a detector that is placed in the holding member and detects light emitted from the emitter, and, a spacer that is disposed between the contact face and the emitter and has an opening, wherein an air layer defined by the opening is disposed between an emitting face of the emitter and the contact face.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to devices, methods and systems for determining blood oxygenation. By applying near infrared radiation of an appropriate wavelength to the tissue and determining the absorbance at a plurality of points where the distance between the source of the near infrared radiation and the detector are known, the oxygenation state of the hemoglobin can be determined based on position in a three dimensional space.

Abstract: A smart toothbrush is provided. The smart toothbrush includes a toothbrush head configured to be provided with bristles, a toothbrush body configured to be connected to the toothbrush head and to be able to be held, a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature within an oral cavity of a user while the user is brushing teeth using the smart toothbrush, and a processor configured to determine a tooth brushing section in which the user is brushing teeth within the oral cavity, based on a temperature value measured by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a device, method, and/or computer-readable medium storing processor-executable process steps to remove a component of a signal corresponding to ambient light in a photoplethysmographic sensor device, including capturing a first detected light signal representing an ambient light at a first time, causing a light emitter to generate a source light signal driven at a first level, capturing a second detected light signal representing the source light signal after interacting with a user's tissue plus the first detected light signal, generating a first output signal based on the second detected light signal adjusted by the first detected light signal, causing the light emitter to generate a source light signal driven at a second level, capturing a third detected light signal representing the source light signal driven at the second level after interacting with the user's skin plus the first detected light signal, and generating a second output signal based on the third detected light sig

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a physical monitoring device is in the form of a necklace or pendant and includes an object (e.g., stone, gem, glass, crystal, or other transparent or translucent object that conveys light signals or color). The physical activity monitoring device includes one or more sensors to measure physical activity or motion of the user (e.g., steps, distance traveled by foot, body motion, etc.). The object is illuminated or changed to different colors to openly and outwardly indicate a level of physical activity of the user.

Abstract: An oximeter includes a main body defining an opening and a finger clamping device arranged in the opening. The finger clamping device includes a shell, an upper clamping member, and a lower clamping member. The shell includes an inner wall carrying a sliding rail. The upper clamping member is arranged in the shell and defines a spindle. A portion of the spindle is received in the sliding rail and can slide along the sliding rail. The lower clamping member faces the upper clamping member and is coupled to the upper clamping member by a torsion spring. A finger being inserted between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member causes the torsion spring to stretch, the finger is thus clamped by the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member with an elastic restoring force.

Abstract: A reusable sensor is disclosed for producing a signal indicative of at least one physiological parameter of tissue. The sensor can include a sensor housing that has a distal opening, a wire lumen, and a proximal opening. The distal opening can include a lumen extending through the body of the sensor housing and the wire lumen can be located on the outside of the sensor housing. The sensor can also include a first component located on a top surface of the sensor housing and along the pathway of the wire lumen. The sensor can also include a second component located on the bottom surface of the sensor housing opposite of the first component. The second component can also be located along the pathway of the wire lumen. The sensor can also include a wire coaxially disposed within the wire lumen and connecting the first component and second component.

Abstract: A patient monitor can noninvasively measure a physiological parameter using sensor data from a nose sensor configured to be secured to a nose of the patient. The nose sensor can include an emitter and a diffuser. The diffuser is configured to generate a signal when detecting light attenuated by the nose tissue of the patient. An output measurement of the physiological parameter can be determined based on the signals generated by the diffuser.

Abstract: A biopsy device with a hollow shaft is suggested, the shaft having a wall and a distal end portion, wherein a sidewardly facing notch is formed in the distal end portion. At least two optical fibers are arranged in the wall of the shaft so that end surfaces of the fibers are arranged in a longitudinal direction at opposite positions with respect to the notch.

Abstract: Provided according to embodiments of the invention are photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, systems and accessories, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments of the invention, the PPG sensors include a clip body that includes a first end portion and a second end portion; a flex circuit attached or adjacent to the clip body, and an elastomeric sleeve that envelops (1) at least part of the first end portion and at least part of the flex circuit attached or adjacent thereto; or (2) at least part of the second end portion and at least part of the flex circuit attached or adjacent thereto.

Abstract: The invention provides a physiological probe that comfortably attaches to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe, which comprises a separate cradle module and sensor module, secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. The cradle module, which contains elements subject to wear, is preferably provided as a disposable unit.

Abstract: Various sensors and methods of assembling sensors are described. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly includes a first end, a body portion, and a second end. The first end can include a neck portion and a connector portion and the second end can include a flap, a first component, a neck portion, and a second component. A method is also described for sensor folding. The method can include using a circuit with an attached emitter and a detector that is separated by a portion of the circuit. The method can also include folding the portion of the circuit such that a first fold is created through the emitter and folding the portion of the circuit such that a second fold is created such that the first fold and second fold form an angle.

Abstract: A mounting cable includes: a metal cable that includes a core wire formed of a conductive material and a jacket formed of an insulator and covering the core wire; a cable fixing portion that fixes an end portion of the metal cable, and has an end face which is perpendicular to an axial direction of the metal cable and on which a cross section of an end portion of the core wire is exposed; an external connection electrode formed on at least one surface of the cable fixing portion, the at least one surface being in parallel with the axial direction of the metal cable; and a wire pattern that extends from an area on the core wire exposed on the end face to the external connection electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for monitoring one or more of cerebral oxygenation and total hemoglobin concentration that can be used to perform accurate, noninvasive measurement of cerebral venous blood oxygen saturation (oxygenation) in neonatal patients. A neonatal cerebral oxygenation detection apparatus comprises a wearable support having a light emitter and an acoustic sensor coupled thereto. The wearable support can be secured onto a head of an infant, and the light emitter can be configured to emit a light toward a superior sagittal sinus of the infant's head. The acoustic sensor can be configured to detect acoustic pressure generated by blood in the superior sagittal sinus when the superior sagittal sinus blood absorbs the light. Cerebral oxygenation and/or total hemoglobin concentration can be determined based on the acoustic pressure detected by the acoustic detector.