Abstract: A joint manipulation and evaluation apparatus has a mechanism configured to manipulate a first bone of a joint relative to a second bone of the joint. The apparatus has a joint stabilizer arranged to engage the joint and hold the second bone in place as the first bone is manipulated. A sensor is coupled to the joint stabilizer and is configured and arranged to detect residual movement of a clamped portion of the joint relative to the joint stabilizer as the first bone is manipulated.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods to provide agnostic sensor data obtained from a sensor and transmitted to a central database by a transmitter device. In one aspect, a value sensed by a sensor component is converted at the transmitter device to an agnostic value defined by a dimensionless universal scale and offset. The agnostic value is then sent to a data acquisition database where it is converted back to the original value. This is accomplished by first providing the data acquisition database with a sensor definition of a scale and offset used to convert the sensor values in addition to any sensor indicia and other parameters to display the data acquired at the data acquisition database. The wireless sensors database and user interface are also automatically updated when a new sensor type is attached to the network utilizing configuration data that resides in the new sensor that is sent to the database on its first connection.

Abstract: An exoskeleton wear management method is provided. The method includes receiving inertial data from a sensing system; determining whether a left leg component of an exoskeleton device is parallel to a left leg of a user and a right leg component of the exoskeleton device is parallel to a right leg of the user according to the received inertial data; in response to determining that the left leg component/the right leg component is not parallel to the left leg/the right leg of the user, prompting an adjusting left leg component message/an adjusting right leg component message; and in response to determining that the left leg component is parallel to the left leg of the user and the right leg component is parallel to the right leg of the user, prompting a left leg component and right leg component correctly-worn message.

Abstract: The invention refers to the field of processing and analyzing video data received from video surveillance cameras, and more specifically, to technologies aimed at detecting a human in a frame and at analyzing their posture for subsequent detection of potentially dangerous situations by video data. The system for detecting potentially dangerous situations contains video cameras, a memory, a graphical user interface (GUI), and a data processing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting athletic performance and fatigue are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for monitoring athletic performance of an athlete includes: monitoring a heart rate (HR) of the athlete by a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor carried by the athlete; determining a rate of change of the HR over a period of time; comparing the rate of change to a predetermined threshold; and based on the comparing, determining whether the athlete is fatigued.

Abstract: A sensor strap system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a sensor capable of detecting physical or physiological activities or conditions of a target subject; a top strap extending along a top surface of a bed, the top strap configured to secure the sensor to the top surface of the bed; and a circumferential strap extending about a circumference of the bed and coupled with the top strap.

Abstract: A control device is provided with: a posture information storage unit that stores posture associated information associated with workability being an evaluation criterion at a time of a posture for each piece of posture information of an operator; a posture information detection unit that acquires posture information of the operator during work as current posture information; a posture information calculation unit that obtains, from the posture associated information, ideal posture information for making improvement on workability of the current posture information, obtained by referring to the posture associated information in the storage unit from the current posture information; and a posture information notification unit that notifies the ideal posture information obtained by the calculation unit as an improvement proposal.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring patient data includes a frame having a plurality of electrode hubs. Each hub can include one or more electrode members. The frame can be configured to receive a head of a patient. Each of the electrode hubs can have a single electrode member or a plurality of electrode members that extend from or are connected to an outer member for contacting a scalp of the head of the patient. The outer member can have at least one circuit configured to transmit data received by at least one of the electrode members to a measurement device via a wireless communication connection (e.g. Bluetooth, near field communication, etc.) or a wired communication connection.

Abstract: Systems and methods for informing and evaluating neuromodulation therapy are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a guidewire having a proximal portion, a distal portion configured to be positioned at a target site in a blood vessel of a human patient, and a sensing element positioned along the distal portion. The sensing element can be a pressure sensing element, a flow sensing element, an impedance sensing element, and/or a temperature sensing element. The system can further include a controller configured to obtain one or more measurements related to a physiological parameter of the patient via the sensing element. Based on the measurements, the controller can determine the physiological parameter and compare the parameter to a predetermined threshold. Based on the comparison, the controller and/or the operator can assess the likelihood of the patient benefiting from neuromodulation therapy.

Abstract: A system and method are provided, the system including a monitoring device to monitor sensory data of a patient and to provide a sensory data response thereto, and a control unit configurable to cool or warm circulated fluid through at least one contact pad for thermal exchange with the patient. The monitoring device can be configured to monitor a patient physiological response to a change in temperature of the patient (e.g. pursuant to induced hypothermia therapy), wherein a monitoring signal is provided by the monitoring device. A processor can be provided to process the monitoring signal and provide an output employable by medical personnel. The processor can be programmed to control automatically a temperature of the circulated fluid to cool or warm the patient in different treatment phases in accordance with a predetermined protocol, and process the sensory data signal to provide an output signal indicative of a sensory measurement.

Abstract: A quantitative gait training and/or analysis system includes one or more footwear modules that may include a piezoresistive sensor, an inertial sensor and an independent logic unit. The footwear module functions to permit the extraction of gait kinematics and evaluation thereof in real time, or data may be stored for later reduction and analysis. Embodiments relating to calibration-based estimation of kinematic gait parameters are described.

Abstract: A method of treating a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprising: trans-epithelially administering a dispensable substance to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the subject by orally administering an ingestible device comprising the dispensable substance to the subject. The ingestible device is configured for trans-epithelial delivery of the dispensable substance to the GI tract of the subject and the dispensable substance comprises a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a glucagon receptor agonist or a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. The ingestible device releases the dispensable substance as at least one jet to a desired location of the GI tract of the subject.

Abstract: Method and Apparatuses for monitoring progress of an orthodontic treatment plan and automatically or semi-automatically modifying the orthodontic treatment plan. The orthodontic treatment plan may be monitored by sensors on one or more appliance in the treatment plan, and may be monitored if the sensed data deviates from the expected treatment plan.

Abstract: An orifice-expanding device for measuring an expanded heart valve. The device includes a proximal handle having a shaft and an orifice-expanding device with a hub mounted to a distal end of the shaft and a plurality of arms evenly spaced around the axis and connected to the hub and extending therefrom in a distal direction to distal ends of the arms. The distal end of each arm has an expanding portion with an outer surface, the expanding portions being configured to move radially outward with respect to each other, wherein expansion of the expanding portions causes the distal ends of the arms to flex outward. A pressure-measuring device measures a pressure applied to the aortic valve annulus, and a size-measuring device measures a dimension of the aortic valve annulus after the annulus has been expanded.

Abstract: A medical handpiece having a laser irradiation unit connected to a body for generating a laser beam, so as to irradiate a subject with the laser beam; a laser tip which is brought into contact with a predetermined surgical site of the subject so as to guide the laser thereto; a sensor installed in the laser tip so as to measure pressure applied by the laser tip to the predetermined surgical site; and a processor for checking whether the measured pressure is within the pressure range set for the predetermined surgical site, determining, according to the result of the checking, whether the pressure applied to the predetermined surgical site needs to be adjusted, and performing control such that a guide signal for the laser tip is output.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for assessing breathing disorders such as apneas and hypopneas are provided. An airflow monitoring device can be positioned in thermal communication with respiratory airflow (nasal and/or oral airflow). The airflow monitoring device can include a thermistor configured to measure heating and cooling cycles of respiratory airflow and determine respiratory airflow velocity from analysis of thermistor cooling. This velocity, alone or in combination with other physiological parameters, such as blood oxygen saturation, respiration effort, heart rate, body movement, etc. can be employed to assess sleep disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for regulation of a sample manipulator. The method includes generating a list of at least one first displacement for at least one pre-defined object; estimating a least one second displacement with respect to at least one location on the manipulator; comparing the estimated displacement with the list of first displacements to obtain an optimum displacement; and computing at least one second force at the given location from the obtained optimum displacement. The estimation of the optimum displacement facilitates regulation of the manipulator.

Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an earphone including a first impedance component, a signal generator configured to output a first alternating current (AC) signal, a first circuit including at least one first analog device having an impedance component electrically coupled to the first impedance component, and configured to receive the first AC signal and output a first detection signal including a voltage component corresponding to the first impedance component, and at least one processor configured to generate at least one piece of biometric information, based on the first detection signal, and output the at least one piece of biometric information.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a hardness meter which estimates hardness in a stable manner regardless of a compression strength. Disclosed is a hardness meter characterized in being provided with: a movable portion which is continuously pressed against an object to be measured; a sensor which outputs an output signal reflecting a reaction force at a part of the object to be measured that is in contact with the movable portion; a motive force mechanism that causes the movable portion to perform a piston motion; and a hardness estimating portion which estimates the hardness of the object to be measured on the basis of an alternating current component of the output signal, generated by the piston motion of the movable portion.

Abstract: Secure monitoring of the field of view of remotely located operators comprises capturing video and data signals representing a series of images including the forward field of view of the operator and the operator's ocular movement and may also include rearward and other operator fields of view. The images are transmitted to an operator microprocessor which, in turn, transmits the signals to a centrally located server where the signals are processed and the resulting information saved in files dedicated to respective operators.

Abstract: Parametric model based computer implemented methods for determining the stiffness of a bone, systems for estimating the stiffness of a bone in vivo, and methods for determining the stiffness of a bone. The computer implemented methods include determining a complex compliance frequency response function Y(f) and an associated complex stiffness frequency response function H(f) and fitting a parametric mathematical model to Y(f) and to H(f). The systems include a device for measuring the stiffness of the bone in vivo and a data analyzer to determine a complex compliance frequency response function Y(f) and an associated complex stiffness frequency response function H(f). The methods for determining the stiffness include fitting a parametric model to stiffness of the skin-bone complex as a function of frequency H(f) and the compliance of the skin-bone complex as a function of frequency Y(f).

Abstract: A system for capturing a plantar image is provided, which is based on a depth sensor or 3D image capturing device connected to a portable structure having: first legs; a first frame that holds a glass pane; and an elastic membrane on which a patient places his or her foot, making contact with the glass pane positioned there below, in the manner of a floor, to capture the plantar image by means of the depth sensor disposed beneath the glass pane. Respective platforms provided with a pair of second legs can be joined to the first frame. A system is provided that includes a transparent floor in a portable structure that allows the assembly to be transported so as to be able to capture the patient's plantar image in any desired place.

Abstract: A system is provided to provide haptic feedback during a medical procedure comprising: a quantitative three-dimensional (Q3D); a surgical instrument disposed to deform a tissue structure; a haptic user interface device configured to provide an indication of tissue structure deformation in response to information indicative of the measure of tissue structure deformation; and a processor configured to produce a Q3D model that includes information indicative of a measure of tissue structure deformation and to provide the information indicative of the measure of tissue structure deformation to the haptic user interface device.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus configured to be placed in the musculoskeletal system to precisely separate a first bone from a second bone. The surgical apparatus has one or more sensors to measure one or more parameters and supports one or more bone cuts for installing a prosthetic component. The surgical apparatus has three distraction mechanisms configured to increase or decrease a height between a first support structure and a second support structure. The tilt mechanism adjusts the tilt between the first support structure relative to the second support structure. The tilt mechanism of the surgical apparatus is adjusted from a first tilt to a second tilt to support a bone cut on one of the first or second bones.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for sample collection. In one example, a device is provided comprising at least one capillary tube or collection channel directed to a sample vessel, wherein in a one-step removal step of detaching the sample vessel from the collection channel, a vacuum force is created within the sample vessel, due in part of the pulling of the sealed vessel away from the device, wherein this vacuum force draw out residual sample that may still be resident in the collection channel.

Abstract: A surgical apparatus configured to be placed in the musculoskeletal system to precisely separate a first bone from a second bone. The surgical apparatus has one or more sensors to measure one or more parameters and supports one or more bone cuts for installing a prosthetic component. The surgical apparatus has three distraction mechanisms configured to increase or decrease a height between a first support structure and a second support structure. A tilt mechanism comprises at least one of the three distraction mechanisms. Each distraction mechanism is supported by at least two guide shafts such that movement of each distraction mechanism is aligned by the corresponding at least two guide shafts and loading is supported by the corresponding at least two guide shafts.

Abstract: An electromagnetic (EM) probe for monitoring one or more biological tissues. The EM probe comprises a cup shaped cavity having an opening and an interior volume, a circumferential flange formed substantially around the cup shaped cavity, in proximity to the opening, at least one layer of a material, for absorbing electromagnetic radiation, applied over at least one of a portion of the circumferential flange and a portion of the outer surface of the cup shaped cavity, and at least one EM radiation element which performs at least one of emitting and capturing EM radiation via the interior volume.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The system includes a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece includes a force plate that a user can press against with their tongue. Pressing the force plate enables the user to strengthen their tongue. The system also includes a control module that can measure the force applied to the force plate and provide feedback to the user about progress and the applied force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prediction model for a lip sticking force of a cigarette tipping paper, a construction method and a prediction method thereof, which belongs to the technical field of analysis and detection. In the method, the stepwise regression analysis is performed on the lip sticking force and values of the dynamic friction coefficient and the grammage of the cigarette tipping paper to obtain a model for predicting the lip sticking force of the cigarette tipping paper. When checking the accuracy of the model, it is found that the predicted value and the measured value basically fall near the 1:1 line, R2 index is 0.99, and the normalized root mean square error (nRMSE) is 2.64%. The present invention provides a method capable of quickly and simply quantifying a sticking force of the cigarette tipper paper to lips.

Abstract: A telemedicine device, communicated with a telemedicine information acquiring device, includes a communication unit and an operation unit. The communication unit is configured to communicate with the telemedicine information acquiring device, and receive physiological sign information of a patient from the telemedicine information acquiring device. The operation unit is configured to restore at least part of the physiological sign information according to the physiological sign information received by the communication unit. Also are provided a telemedicine information acquiring device and a telemedicine method.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of temporal and spatial risk mapping and risk response. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to spatial and temporal mapping of outcomes, risk analysis, and responsive and preventative actions derived through artificial intelligence driven workflow augmentation using spatial and temporal data mapping of data from a plurality of historical and streaming data sources.

Abstract: A method of operating an exoskeleton system that includes determining a first state estimate for a current classification program being implemented by the exoskeleton system; determining a second state estimate for a reference classification program; determining that a difference between the first and second state estimate is greater than a classification program replacement threshold; generating an updated classification program; and replacing the current classification program with the updated classification program based at least in part on the determining that the difference between the first and second state estimates is greater than the classification program replacement threshold.

Abstract: A method of measuring a characteristic of a skin, including varying an air pressure in a chamber positioned adjacent to a skin, in which the chamber has an opening that exposes the skin to changes in the air pressure in the chamber. A plurality of measurements of surface profiles of the skin are made over a period of time as the surface profile of the skin varies in response to changes in the air pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing and exercising pelvic floor musculature, the apparatus comprising an elongate housing adapted for a pelvic floor aperture. The housing accommodates an oscillator and an accelerometer connected to a signal processor configured for communicating signals representative of values read from the accelerometer. A result is calculated from an applied oscillation and a response measured, and used for characterizing the musculature. In one embodiment the frequency resulting in the greatest response from the musculature is measured, and this frequency is applied during exercise.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a monitoring system. The monitoring system includes a wireless device and a holding structure. The wireless device includes communications circuitry that enables wireless communications of data obtained locally by the wireless device, and an antenna coupled to the communications circuitry and configured to radiate signals including information indicative of the obtained data. The holding structure includes an engagement member configured to detachably engage the wireless device, an attachment member configured to detachably attach the engaged wireless device to a surface of an object monitored by the wireless device, and an antenna enhancing structure disposed inside the holding structure and configured to mitigate interference by the surface of the object on the signals radiated by the antenna.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a probe configured to irradiate an ultrasonic signal to an object and receive the ultrasonic signal reflected from the object; a pressure device configured to contract or expand a blood vessel of the object and is divided into a plurality of regions; and a controller configured to operate in one region of the plurality of regions to generate an image related to the blood vessel of the object and sequentially operate in other regions of the plurality of regions.

Abstract: A system has pressure sensors integrated with a first article of footwear worn by a test subject on a left foot, pressure sensors integrated with a second article of footwear, worn by a test subject on a right foot, positioning circuitry determining separation and direction of the first article of footwear relative to the second article of footwear, circuitry collecting readings from the first and second plurality of sensors, and from the positioning circuitry, as variables with respect to time, and communicating the readings to a computerized diagnostic apparatus. The computerized diagnostic apparatus processes the readings for a test period of time, determining gait characteristics for the test subject, including at least stride length and timing, and width of stance, and records the gait characteristics, time and date stamped, in a manner to be retrieved and displayed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a walking assistance apparatus are provided. The apparatus may include a detector configured to detect a first step of a user, based on measured right and left hip joint angle information, a reconstructor unit configured to reconstruct knee joint information matched to the right and left hip joint angle information based on knee joint trajectory information in response to the user's steps, and a torque generator configured to generate a first torque applied to a first leg corresponding to the first step. The torque generator may generate the first torque, based on a second torque applied to a second leg that is opposite to the first leg and that corresponds to a second step preceding the first step.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a technique of quantitatively measuring physical properties including both of viscosity and elasticity. A viscoelasticity measurement system includes a measurement apparatus, a processor, and a display apparatus. The measurement apparatus includes a movable unit continuously pressed against a measurement object, a first sensor outputting acceleration information corresponding to an acceleration of pressing-directional movement of a contact portion of the movable unit with respect to the measurement object, and a second sensor outputting reactive force information corresponding to a reactive force applied to the contact portion of the movable unit with respect to the measurement object. The processor calculates first information on an elasticity component of the measurement object and second information on a viscosity component of the measurement object based on the acceleration information and the reactive force information.

Abstract: An analyzer for diagnosing pulmonary and abdominals including, a pulsed force generator for outputting a mechanical disturbance to generate vibrations and reflected/return waves/vibrations in a patient's torso, and sensors for detecting the vibration/return wave signals. The apparatus compares the detected electrical signals with pre-stored reference wave profiles and based on the compared data generates an output signal indicative of a potential presence or absence of a pulmonary disease and/or condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatic detection and quantification for traumatic bleeding. Image data is acquired using a full body dual energy CT scanner. A machine-learned network detects one or more bleeding areas on a bleeding map from the dual energy CT scan image data. A visualization is generated from the bleeding map. The predicted bleeding areas are quantified, and a risk value is generated. The visualization and risk value are presented to an operator.

Abstract: A process according to certain embodiments includes generating a distal femur model including an intercondylar surface model, receiving information related to user-selected points on the intercondylar surface model, generating a datum line extending between the points, generating an axis line, and determining an AP axis based upon the axis line. Generating the axis line includes performing an axis line procedure including generating a plurality of planes along the datum line, generating a plurality of contours at intersections between the intercondylar surface model and the planes, generating saddle points at local extrema of the contours, and fitting the axis line to the saddle points. The process may further include generating an updated datum line based upon the axis line, and performing a subsequent iteration of the axis line procedure using the updated datum line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for improving sleep effectiveness of a user.

Abstract: A walking control method of a robot is provided. The method includes receiving a walking command of the robot including a link device having a plurality of links that correspond to both lower limbs. In response to receiving the walking command, implementing walking of the robot by providing torque to the link device to move a first lower limb is moved. In a double stance state where foot ends of the both lower limbs are simultaneously in contact with ground while the lower limb to be moved is changed, a driving force is generated in the double stance by adjusted the torque of the drive device to virtually move the foot ends of the both lower limbs by a predetermined stable distance in an opposite direction to a walking direction.

Abstract: A method and system for preventing falls and accidents is provided comprising. A user's location and movement are monitored by a number of input devices. The user's activities are also monitored by a number of input devices. Potential dangers are identified within a first specified proximity of the user, and a determination is made if the user's current activity indicates a cognitive load that exceeds a predefined threshold. In response to identification of a potential danger within the first specified proximity and a concurrent determination that the user's cognitive load exceeds the threshold, a number of devices within a second specified proximity of the user are activated to alert the user of the potential danger.

Abstract: There is provided a system for assisting a bone reorientation that includes (or communicates with) localization system components comprising a reference element to mount to the patient's bone and a tracker element to mounting to a bone fragment; and at least one computing unit coupled to the localization system components. The computing unit is configured to: define change in bone fragment orientation data (CBFOD) responsive to tracking measurements received from the localization system components; receive mapping information (e.g. generated from a pre-operative medical image of the patient's bone and bone fragment region) to define a map between the CBFOD and clinical parameters; and calculate and provide for display one or more clinical parameters based on the CBFOD and the map. A tracker element coupling component is also described with quick-connect and adjustment features. Method and other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A position sensing system comprises a position sensor having an accelerometer and a gyroscope, an alarm, and a controller configured to receive data from the position sensor and activate the alarm according to alarm management instructions stored in a memory. In some embodiments, the alarm instructions include a snooze option to allow the user/patient to temporarily deactivate the alarm. The controller is communicably linked to a remote display device configured to display the orientation of the user's body part.

Abstract: An information processing device includes: a processor configured to: acquire time series data relating to at least one of acceleration, amounts of activity of a subject whose sleep is to be evaluated, and body positions of the subject, the time series data being measured by a sensor device that the subject wears; obtain a result of evaluation by analyzing a state of the subject that relates to sleep in each of three sections which are obtained by dividing an evaluation period from a getting-into-bed time point or a first onset-of-sleep time point after getting into bed that is specified by the time-series data until a getting-out-of-bed time point or a last waking time point before getting out of bed; and output the result of evaluation so as to identify that the result corresponds to any one of the three sections.

Abstract: A cutting jig and corresponding method of manufacture is provided. The jig comprises a unitary piece combining a bone cutting guide defining a cut plane and a set of fins projecting from a jig substrate and terminating in curvilinear bone-jig contact surfaces for abutting articular surface features. The curvilinear surfaces are characterized by custom patient-specific parameters derived from measurements obtained from selected image slices of a patient's joint region such that the curvilinear surfaces establish one and only one mechanical self-locking position for the unitary piece. One obtains a series of image slices of a patient's joint region, then selects a set of slices that show specified articular surface features in the joint region. Patient-specific parameters obtained from measurements of the slices specify curvilinear bone-jig contact surfaces and a cut plane.