53rd week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200405127 | OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD FOR FIXING A DISTAL OPTICAL ASSEMBLY TO A PROXIMAL OPTICAL ASSEMBLY OF AN OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOSCOPE - An optical system for an endoscope, the optical system including: a distal optical assembly; a proximal optical assembly; and at least one elongated bar-shaped fixing element; wherein the proximal optical assembly is fastened to the distal optical assembly by the fixing element. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405128 | CHOLANGIOSCOPY OVERTUBE AND ENDOSCOPE ASSEMBLY - An overtube device and an endoscope assembly are provided, the overtube device includes an overtube body having a proximal end and a distal end, the overtube body is provided with a bore which extending from the distal end to the proximal end of the overtube body, the bore is configured to allow a passing portion of the endoscope assembly to pass therethrough; a pulling lumen is formed in the overtube body, which extends from the distal end to the proximal end of the overtube body, the pulling lumen is configured to allow a pulling part to pass therethrough, and the distal end of the pulling part is fixed with the distal end of the overtube body. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405129 | INGESTIBLE DEVICE WITH PROPULSION CAPABILITIES - Introduced here is an ingestible device comprising a capsule having a central axis therethrough, at least one propulsion component, and at least one motor configured to supply motive power to the propulsion component(s). The propulsion component(s) may be disposed at locations radially offset from the central axis. Upon receiving input indicative of a request to alter a position and/or an orientation of the ingestible device, the motor(s) can supply motive power to some or all of the propulsion component(s) to cause movement of the ingestible device. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405130 | SUCTION AND IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods of in situ pressure control at an anatomical environment during a procedure are disclosed. An exemplary irrigation and suction system comprises a user input configured to receive from a user a desired pressure to be applied to the anatomical environment, or a desired flow condition corresponding to the desired pressure. The system comprises a pressure sensor to sense a pressure at or near the anatomical environment, and a control module to adjust one or more of an irrigation flow rate or a suction flow rate of at least one working channel of a medical device to maintain the pressure of the anatomical environment at substantially a level of the desired pressure, or to maintain the desired flow condition in the working channel during the procedure. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405131 | INGESTIBLE DEVICE WITH PROPULSION AND IMAGING CAPABILITIES - Introduced here is an ingestible device comprising a capsule, a camera, an antenna, and a propulsion component. The camera can capture images of various in vivo environments as the ingestible device traverses the gastrointestinal tract, and these images can be wirelessly transmitted to an electronic device located outside of the living body. The images may be transmitted to the electronic device for review by an operator responsible for controlling the ingestible device. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405132 | INGESTIBLE DEVICE WITH MANIPULATION CAPABILITIES - Introduced here is an ingestible device that can comprise a capsule, an intervention tool, and a processor configured to controllably employ the intervention tool to manipulate structures in a living body. The ingestible device may further comprise a camera that is configured to generate images of various in vivo environments as the ingestible device traverses the living body. These images may be wirelessly transmitted to an electronic device located outside of the living body to enable greater control over the intervention tool. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405133 | Fluorescence Imaging Scope with Reduced Chromatic Aberration and Method of Its Use - Improved fluoresced imaging (FI) endoscope devices and systems are provided to enhance use of endoscopes with FI and visible light capabilities. An endoscope device is provided for endoscopy imaging in a white light and a fluoresced light mode. A chromatic adjustment assembly, typically implemented with prisms, compensates for a chromatic focal difference between the white light image and the fluoresced light image caused by the dispersive properties of the optical materials or optical design employed in the construction of the optical channel. The assembly is placed optically between the most proximal rod lens of the endoscope and the focusing optics, typically at an internal telecentric image space, to improve the chromatic correction. The prism assembly directs incoming light with different spectral content along separate paths which compensate for chromatic aberration. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405134 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING DEFECTS IN MEDICAL DEVICES - Consistent with the present disclosure, a detection system is adapted to perform methods for detecting defects in medical devices, during a reprocessing procedure, for example. The detection system may utilize computer-implemented instructions to determine the presence and nature of the defects, whether biological or mechanical, for example. The computer-implemented instructions may be adapted to include artificial intelligence and/or machine learning algorithms, and process image data from currently available digital inspection camera systems or proprietary camera systems, as desired. Upon identification of a defect present in a medical device, the detection system may notify users of the presence of the defect, as well as provide further recommended action to be taken regarding the medical device, if desirable, reducing potential instrument failure, patient injury or death. The disclosed detection system may be integrated into existing disinfection and sterilization systems currently used in medical facilities, such as hospitals and surgery centers, for example. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405135 | MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM - A medical observation system according to the present invention includes: an observation optical system configured to guide an observation light from a subject; an imaging unit configured to receive an observation light from the observation optical system and generate an image signal; and an image processing unit configured to apply signal processing to the image signal generated by the imaging unit, wherein the image processing unit includes a filter detection unit configured to detect, based on a signal value of a color which includes a wavelength band of a specific light in a preset wavelength band of the image signal, whether or not an observation-side filter for cutting the specific light is disposed on an optical path of the observation light. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405136 | ENDOSCOPE - It is an object to provide an endoscope having high chemical resistance and easy wiring. The endoscope includes: an imaging device provided at a distal end portion of an insertion part to be inserted into a subject. The imaging device includes a solid-state imaging element having an image receiving surface which is disposed to intersect with a longitudinal direction of the insertion part and photoelectrically converting an optical image formed on the image receiving surface, a cable bundle including one or more coaxial cables respectively connected to one or more connection terminals provided on a surface of the solid-state imaging element opposite to the image receiving surface, and a collective shield wire that covers an outer periphery of the one or more coaxial cables, and a metallic pipe-shaped member into which the cable bundle is inserted. The pipe-shaped member has a cutout portion on at least a part of a peripheral surface thereof, and at an end portion of the cable bundle on the solid-state imaging element side, at least one of each shield wire of the one or more coaxial cables or the collective shield wire is joined to the pipe-shaped member by at least one of solder, metal braze, or metal paste in the cutout portion of the pipe-shaped member. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405137 | A TIP PART FOR AN ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope having a tip part including an exterior housing including a circumferentially extending side wall with a proximal opening, the circumferentially extending side wall defining an interior space with an air volume; a camera assembly positioned in the interior space so that the air volume envelops at least the distal portion of the camera assembly; and an interior housing part including a circumferentially extending closure surface and a circumferentially extending attachment surface, the interior housing part being positioned in the proximal opening; wherein the exterior housing and interior housing part are formed as separate prefabricated components, wherein the closure surface is configured for closing the proximal opening of the exterior housing so as to liquid-seal the air volume in the tip part, and wherein the attachment surface extends proximally from the proximal opening and is configured for attaching the interior housing part to another element of the tip part. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405138 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING - A portable endoscopic inspection system comprises an endoscope having a proximal end with a flanged eyepiece for observation and a distal end with a lens assembly for insertion into a region of interest. A light port transports incident light to the region of interest along an lighting pathway, and reflected light is transported along an imaging pathway from the lens assembly to the eyepiece. A wireless imaging unit comprises a light source which detachably couples to the light port for generating the incident light, and an imaging sensor for recording images of the reflected light from the eyepiece. The wireless imaging unit comprises a variable coupling system which mechanically couples the imaging sensor to the flanged eyepiece independent of the shape and/or size of the flange of the eyepiece. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405139 | Dental Retraction and Isolation Devices - Dental retraction and isolation devices disclosed herein simultaneously isolate at least a portion of a maxillary dental arch and at least a portion of an opposing mandibular dental arch, along with the gingivae near the gumline, while gently retracting a patient's tongue, cheek and lips. All procedures in operative dentistry and fixed prosthodontics can be performed using these devices, but they are particularly useful where access to the gingiva is necessary or desirable, where a dry field is crucial for bonding success, and/or where occlusion and masticatory movement in a dry field are advantageous. The devices can be deployed in seconds and stay in place without clamps, ligatures or wedges, and because the devices are fabricated from soft, pliable materials, they reduce tissue damage and conform to oral surfaces. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405140 | INTRAORAL SCANNER - An intraoral scanner includes a device body and a connection portion. The device body has a heat-dissipating structure and a first electrical connection port. The connection portion is detachably connected to the device body and includes a second electrical connection port and a fan. The second electrical connection port is electrically connected to the first electrical connection port. The fan generates an airflow that flows through the heat-dissipating structure. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405141 | LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL DEVICE, MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM, LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A light source control device includes: a light source configured to intermittently emit pulse light; and a hardware processor configured to detect a vocal cord vibrational frequency of a subject based on a voice signal input from an external device, determine whether or not the vocal cord frequency is equal to or greater than a threshold value, and change a light emission frequency of the pulse light in one frame period based on image brightness based on an image signal when the vocal cord frequency is equal to or greater than the threshold value, and prohibit change in the light emission frequency and change the pulse width of the pulse light emitted by the light source based on the image brightness when the vocal cord frequency is not equal to or greater than the threshold value. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405142 | MEDICAL USE CAMERA - A video and still frame camera for medical use is described. In some embodiments, the camera is sized to be used in orthopedic surgery. The camera comprises a lens that converts the light signals into electrical signals, processing components for the electrical signal, and a wireless transmitter for transmitting the camera images. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405143 | LAPAROSCOPIC INSERTION TOOL - Devices used during minimally invasive surgery (sometimes called minimal access surgery or laparoscopic surgery) for implantation and fixation of various cameras, for example, to the human body. An insertable device including a housing divided into two sections, a camera, a sensor, at least two LED lights, a lens flush located above the camera lens to clean a lens of the camera, and a motor for moving the camera in relation to the housing with pan and tilt capabilities. An insertion tool for inserting devices including a cannula, a top housing, and a bottom, wherein the bottom couples with the insertable device. A capture and fixation device for capturing and fixing an insertable device to an internal body cavity wall, the device includes a cannula, at least one slideable clamp device, and a retractable loop. Once the insertable device is positioned, the retractable loop fixes the insertable device to the body cavity wall. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405144 | LAPAROSCOPIC INSERTABLE DEVICE - Devices used during minimally invasive surgery (sometimes called minimal access surgery or laparoscopic surgery) for implantation and fixation of various cameras, for example, to the human body. An insertable device including a housing divided into two sections, a camera, a sensor, at least two LED lights, a lens flush located above the camera lens to clean a lens of the camera, and a motor for moving the camera in relation to the housing with pan and tilt capabilities. An insertion tool for inserting devices including a cannula, a top housing, and a bottom, wherein the bottom couples with the insertable device. A capture and fixation device for capturing and fixing an insertable device to an internal body cavity wall, the device includes a cannula, at least one slideable clamp device, and a retractable loop. Once the insertable device is positioned, the retractable loop fixes the insertable device to the body cavity wall. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405145 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING MACHINE LEARNING TO PREDICT CONTACT LENS COMPATIBILITY - Systems and methods for determining a compatibility between a multi-focal contact lens and a patient seeking presbyopia vision correction include receiving, from a first device associated with a first eye-care professional (ECP), a request for selecting a contact lens for a consumer, wherein the request comprises biometric information associated with the consumer; obtaining a performance metric associated with the first ECP; determining, using the machine learning model and based on the performance metric, a customized compatibility index indicating a compatibility between a particular contact lens and the consumer for the first ECP; and presenting a report indicating the compatibility index on the first device. Additional systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable mediums are also provided. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405146 | 2D MULTI-LAYER THICKNESS MEASUREMENT - A method for thickness measurement of a multi-layer object combines frequency analysis and a theoretical model. The frequency analysis is used to determine the thickness of a thicker layer of the object. The theoretical model is used to determine the thickness of the thinner layer of the object. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405147 | OPHTHALMIC IMAGING DEVICE FOR IMAGING POSTERIOR AND ANTERIOR EYE REGIONS - An ophthalmic imaging device ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405148 | MEDICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM - 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. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405149 | Method and System for Managing Energy Transfer Between a Passive Implanted Medical Device and External Device - A computer implemented method, system and device are provided. The method transmits an energizing signal from an external antenna, coupled to a local external device (LED), to an implanted antenna of a passive implanted medical device (PIMD). The energizing signal is transmitted while the external antenna is at first and second positions. The method receives, at the external antenna, first and second energy transfer characteristic (ETC) values associated with the first and second positions, respectively. The method is under control of one or more processors configured with program instructions. The method analyzes the first and second ETC values to determine a difference therebetween. The method provides an energy transfer level (ETL) indicator based on the difference between the first and second ETC values. The ETL indicator provides feedback regarding a degree of energy transfer associated with at least one of the first and second positions. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405150 | WIRELESS SYSTEM TO POWER A LOW CURRENT DEVICE - A wireless system comprising a first wireless device and a second wireless device. The first wireless device is configured to operate with less than 15 milliamperes of current. The second wireless device has an internal power source and is configured to transmit one or more radio frequency signals to the first wireless device. The first wireless device is configured to receive the one or more radio frequency signals from the second wireless device. The first wireless device is configured to harvest energy from the one or more radio frequency signals. The first wireless device is enabled for operation after a predetermined amount of energy is harvested from the one or more radio frequency signals. A communication handshake occurs between the first and second wireless devices to indicate that the first wireless device is in communication with the second wireless device. The first wireless device is configured to perform at least one task from harvested energy. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405151 | NEUROPROTECTION APPARATUS - Provided is a neuroprotection apparatus including a scalp temperature measurement acquisition device for acquiring scalp temperature measurements at a plurality of locations on a patient's scalp during an induced hypothermia and a neuroprotection processor for processing the scalp temperature measurements for determining real time patient temperature information for display on a human head image on a display device during the induced hypothermia. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405152 | CAMERA DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND CAMERA SYSTEM - This camera apparatus is provided with: a camera head that is able to perform imaging based on visible light having entered a medical optical device from a target portion of a subject to whom a florescence agent has been administered in advance and imaging based on fluorescence having entered the medical optical device from the target portion; and an image processing unit that, after amplifying the intensity of a fluorescence image inputted from the camera head and increasing the contrast between a black part and a white part in the fluorescence image, executes nonlinear conversion processing for the amplified fluorescence image, superimposes the fluorescence image having undergone the nonlinear conversion processing onto a visible image obtained by the imaging based on visible light, and generates a superimposed image for being outputted to an output unit. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405153 | ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE DETECTION - An apparatus is for use in detecting atherosclerotic plaques. The apparatus includes an electronic processing device that determines a level of fluorescence sensed by a sensing device at a second infrared wavelength in response to exposure of at least part of an artery to radiation at a first infrared wavelength and determines a fluorescence indicator using the level of fluorescence. The fluorescence indicator is indicative of the presence, absence or degree of an atherosclerotic plaque. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405154 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO IMAGING OF SOFT AND HARD TISSUE INTERFACES - An apparatus for determining a soft tissue/hard tissue interface including an optical coherence tomography system comprising at least one optical fiber for emitting and receiving detection light; and a probe including a gripping portion, and a signal delivery portion housing the at least one optical fiber, the delivery portion having a distal end portion, the distal end portion being bent such that an end face of the delivery portion generally faces an investigation region when in use. An apparatus for inspecting a soft tissue/hard tissue interface including an optical coherence tomography system comprising at least one optical fiber for emitting and receiving detection light; an near-infrared probing system operatively connected to the at least one optical fiber, the near-infrared probing system emitting at least a wavelength adapted for detecting a pre-determined condition. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405155 | HEART RATE RECOVERY ASSESSMENT - Some aspects relate to systems, devices, and methods of assessing heart rate recovery. A heart rate of a patient may be measured during a plurality of heart rate recovery events. Each of the plurality of heart rate recovery events comprises a duration of time after an activity resulting in an elevated heart rate. Heart rate recovery information may be determined based on the measured heart rate during each of the plurality of heart rate recovery events and a cardiac status of the patient may be generated from the determined heart rate recovery information over the plurality of heart rate recovery events. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405156 | Using Data from a Body Worn Sensor to Modify Monitored Physiological Data - The present specification describes methods and systems for monitoring changes in physiological data, such as electrocardiogram data, respiration data, and blood pressure data, as a consequence of a change in position or movement of a subject under observation. Embodiments of the present specification provide systems for detecting and processing motion data by utilizing an available physiological monitoring device, with minimal additions of cost and equipment. A connecting wire is used to add a motion sensor to an existing physiological monitoring device. The connecting wire provides a channel for powering the motion sensing device as well as communication of data to and from the motion sensing device. Preferably, the motion sensor is embedded into the wire. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405157 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHRONIC DISEASE MONITORING - An apparatus, system, and method for monitoring a person suffering from a chronic medical condition predicts and assesses physiological changes which could affect the care of that subject. Examples of such chronic diseases include (but are not limited to) heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and diabetes. Monitoring includes measurements of respiratory movements, which can then be analyzed for evidence of changes in respiratory rate, or for events such as hypopneas, apneas and periodic breathing. Monitoring may be augmented by the measurement of nocturnal heart rate in conjunction with respiratory monitoring. Additional physiological measurements can also be taken such as subjective symptom data, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and various molecular markers. Embodiments for detection of respiratory patterns and heart rate are disclosed, together with exemplar implementations of decision processes based on these measurements. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405158 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING HEALTH INFORMATION BASED ON BIOMETRIC DATA, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed is an electronic device comprising a processor and at least one sensor circuit comprising at least a biometric sensor and a fatigue sensor. The processor may be configured so as to detect biometric data of an external object by means of the biometric sensor, detect fatigue data of the external object by means of the fatigue sensor if the biometric data exceeds a designated second range, and output, by means of a designated external device, a fatigue notification indicating a fatigued state if the fatigue data exceeds a designated third range. Other various embodiments identified in the description are possible. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405159 | Method for Collection of Blood Pressure Measurement - A system to measure blood pressure of a person comprises a software that is configured to obtain two or more sensor information from one or more sensor near simultaneously. The sensor information comprises data points, from which at least one data feature can be derived. Based on the data features derived from the data points, a value of the cardiovascular time delay can be derived. The system can further derive a blood pressure value based on the cardiovascular time delay, and provide the value of the blood pressure, the cardiovascular delay, or other metrics derived from the cardiovascular delay to a user. The sensors can be placed in one or more mobile or wearable devices, which can communicate with each other wirelessly. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405160 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMBINATION ELECTRODES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Various embodiments provide a wellness tracking device with a base plate that may be utilized as a combination electrode by a variety of sensors. The base plate may be a multi-material electrode that includes a conductor and a transparent or semi-transparent material to enable optical sensing. In certain embodiments, the base plate supports a plurality of different sensors, which may selectively utilize the base plate as an electrode. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405161 | FACILITATING ASSESSMENT OF BLOOD FLOW AND TISSUE PERFUSION USING FLUORESCENCE-MEDIATED PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY - Methods and systems for facilitating assessment of blood flow in a tissue volume of a subject are disclosed. In some variations, the method may include: after a predetermined amount of a fluorescence agent has been administered to the subject, exciting the fluorescence agent in the tissue volume such that the excited fluorescence agent emits fluorescent light, acquiring fluorescence data based on the fluorescent light emitted during blood flow through the tissue volume, estimating a molar concentration of the fluorescence agent in the blood flowing through the tissue volume, and generating an assessment of blood flow in the tissue volume based at least in part on the fluorescence data and the estimated molar concentration of the fluorescence agent. The estimated molar concentration may be based on the predetermined amount of the fluorescence agent and an estimated circulating blood volume of the subject. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405162 | CUFF UNIT AND SPHYGMOMANOMETER - A cuff unit of the present invention includes a first wall and a second wall that face each other with an object which has a rod shape interposed therebetween, an actuator that is capable of moving the first wall and the second wall in parallel with each other in a direction in which the first wall and the second wall relatively approach each other or separate from each other, a pressing fluid bag that is provided on a surface of the first wall on a side facing the object and that receives supply of a fluid from outside to inflate and press the object, and a restraining fluid bag that is provided on a surface of the second wall on a side facing the object and that receives supply of a fluid from outside to inflate along the periphery of the object. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405163 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A blood pressure monitoring system is for mounting around a body limb or digit, in which an array of electroactive material actuators provides an inward force. One or more electroactive material actuators are identified which are best located for performing blood pressure monitoring and these are then used to apply a pressure. By performing pulse monitoring while controlling the identified one or more electroactive material actuators, the blood pressure may be determined. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405164 | DETECTING AND MEASURING CORRELATED MOVEMENT WITH MIMO RADAR - A MIMO radar apparatus using correlated motion decomposed from reflectance data of multiple time frames to enhance discriminatory capacity in imaging. The MIMO radar apparatus includes power saving measures and has application in tracking temporal patterns of respiratory and cardiac activities in addition to recognition of targets within non-stationary environments. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405165 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES USING 2D METAL CARBIDES AND NITRIDES (MXENES) - Provided are electrodes that comprise MXene materials as well as related methods of using the disclosure electrodes in neural and other monitoring applications. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405166 | CATHETER HAVING CLOSED LOOP ARRAY WITH IN-PLANE LINEAR ELECTRODE PORTION - A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode array with offset spine loops, each spine loop having at least a pair of linear portions and a distal portion connecting the pair of linear portions, and one or more electrodes on each linear portion. The linear portions of the plurality of offset spine loops are arranged in-plane a single common plane, and the distal portions of the plurality of offset spine loops are arranged off-plane from the single common plane. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405167 | INTRAOPERATIVE MAGNETOMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM - A neurophysiological monitoring system includes at least one surgical instrument having at least one magnetometer and a control unit configured to receive magnetic field data generated by the at least one magnetometer. The control unit may provide stimulation to a nerve at a known stimulation time and receive magnetic field data from the at least one magnetometer indicative of a response to stimulation of the nerve at a receive time. An interpretation of the magnetic field data based upon the receive time and the stimulation time may be generated. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405168 | MODULAR GARMENT FOR A WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An ergonomic and unobtrusive cardiac monitoring and treatment device for continuous wear includes a band, ECG sensing electrodes and treatment electrodes configured to deliver an electrotherapy, one or more sensor ports for receiving one or more physiological sensors, and a controller for analyzing an ECG signal of a patient and causing a delivery of electro therapy. The band is configured to be worn about a thoracic region and has a vertical span of between about 1 to about 15 centimeters. The band is configured to be immobilized relative to a skin surface of the thoracic region of the patient by exerting one or more compression forces against the thoracic region. The device can include at least two separate wearable portions comprising a band portion including ECG sensing electrodes and/or other physiological sensors, and a second wearable portion optionally separable from the band portion, the second wearable portion including treatment electrodes. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405169 | Simulator device - The present invention provides a simulator device ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405170 | SENSOR APPARATUSES, METHODS OF OPERATING SAME, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SENSING AND ANALYZING ELECTROMECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEART - Sensor apparatuses, methods of operating the sensor apparatuses, and systems including the sensor apparatuses are disclosed. Methods of analyzing electromechanical characteristics of a heart are also disclosed. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405171 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH SYSTEM, ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT ELECTRODE, AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT METHOD - Provided is a wireless 12-lead or multiple unipolar-lead electrocardiograph system without cable connection between a measurement electrode and device body. The present invention includes: a measurement electrode that acquires an electrocardiographic signal of a subject | 2020-12-31 |
20200405172 | DEVICE FOR EXPLORING THE VISUAL SYSTEM - A device for exploring the visual system, comprising portable viewing equipment having at least one viewing screen configured to be placed facing at least one eye of a person. The viewing equipment comprises sealing lips surrounding the viewing screens and having a free edge intended to be applied against the skin of the person, this free edge comprising at least one electrode for measuring the electrical potential. The device also comprises at least one free electrode for measuring the electrical potential, which free electrode is linked by a connecting wire to a connector carried by the viewing equipment, between one of the viewing screens and the free edge of the sealing lips surrounding this screen. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405173 | DIELECTRIC SENSING FOR SAMPLE CHARACTERIZATION - As one example, a fluid monitoring apparatus includes a dielectric microsensor that includes a capacitive sensing structure integrated into a microfluidic channel. The microfluidic channel includes a fluid input to receive a sample volume of a sample under test (SUT). A transmitter provides an input radio frequency (RF) signal to an RF input of the microsensor. A receiver receives an output RF signal from the microsensor. A computing device computes dielectric permittivity values of the SUT that vary over a time interval based on the output RF signal. The computing device may determine at least one permittivity parameter based on the computed dielectric permittivity values over at least a portion of the time interval. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405174 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGE TO A PATIENT DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED MAGNETIC RESONANCE COORDINATE SPACE - A computing device: compares an anatomical magnetic resonance (MR) image of a patient region and reference anatomical data associated with the region to determine a first transform of a bore anatomical coordinate space of the anatomical MR image to a patient anatomical coordinate space associated with the patient; determines, from the first transform, a second transform of a bore DWMR coordinate space of a DWMR image to a patient DWMR coordinate space associated with the patient, the anatomical and the DWMR images being in respective bore coordinate spaces associated with a bore of an MR device which acquired the anatomical and the DWMR images; transforms, using the second transform, the DWMR image to the patient DWMR coordinate space; and controls a display screen to render the DWMR image, as transformed, according to visual attributes associated with the patient DWMR coordinate space. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405175 | MRI IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION USING MACHINE LEARNING - In the field of MRI, a model-based MRI image reconstruction technique is provided. The model-based reconstruction technique increases the performance of Time-of-Flight MRA. In a learning phase, a model is calculated from a sufficiently large set of data acquired at both low and high magnetic fields, using deep learning strategies. In a clinical phase, the model is applied to measured data generating high MR image quality. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405176 | MOTION COMPENSATED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - The invention provides for a medical imaging system ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405177 | MRI-Compatible Patient Support System - An MRI-compatible system for supporting a patient during a medical procedure includes a frame, first and second platforms, a cooling device support, a therapeutic-applicator-positioning-system support, and a pair of leg rests. The first platform is configured to support the patient. The second platform is disposed between the foot end of the frame and the first platform. The cooling device support and the therapeutic-applicator-positioning-system support are mounted on the second platform. The cooling device support positions and releasably secures a cooling device. The therapeutic-applicator-positioning-system support releasably secures a therapeutic applicator positioning system. Each leg rest includes a leg support and a foot support. The leg rests are disposed on the frame and are configured to be slidably positioned towards the head end or towards the foot end of the frame. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405178 | MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND TEST BED FOR SAME - The present utility model provides a test bed, a magnetic resonance imaging system, and a medical imaging system. The test bed includes a support frame used to bear a tested object, a base used to support the support frame, and at least one weighing assembly. The at least one weighing assembly is fixed to the base, and acquires weight information of the tested object by sensing stress from the support frame. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405179 | DETERMINING A PATIENT MOVEMENT DURING A MEDICAL IMAGING MEASUREMENT - A method for determining a patient movement during a medical imaging measurement with an imaging apparatus, a computer-implemented method for providing trained functions, an imaging apparatus, and a computer program product are provided. The method for determining the patient movement provides that reference image data of a body region, such as a head region, of a patient is acquired and the patient movement is determined with the aid of the reference image data. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405180 | System And Process Of Utilizing Image Data To Place A Member - Disclosed is a system for acquiring and using image data and generating a three-dimensional reconstruction of a subject. The three-dimensional reconstruction can be used to assist in determining various features, including axis and planes of a subject or members placed relative to the subject. The system can be implemented to plan and perform a procedure relative to the subject. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405181 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR TRACHEAL TUBES - Various embodiments of an intubation system include a tracheal tube and an illumination assembly that is removably couplable to a tubular body of the tracheal tube. The tracheal tube may be a double lumen tracheal tube having a first cuff that is adapted to be inflated to seal against the walls of a patient's trachea and a second cuff that is adapted to be inflated to seal against the walls of the patient's bronchial stem. The illumination assembly may have one or more illumination devices that are adapted to produce light within the patient's trachea, the patient's bronchial stem, or both when the illumination assembly is coupled to the tubular body. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405182 | CATHETER DEFLECTION SYSTEM WITH DEFLECTION LOAD LIMITER - An apparatus includes a handle, a catheter, extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the catheter, a deflection assembly, and a load limiting assembly. The deflection assembly is configured to deflect the end effector away from a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The deflection assembly includes an input member and a translating assembly. The input member is configured to drive the translating assembly to deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis. The load limiting assembly is configured to decouple the input member from the translating assembly at a predetermined load such that the input member is inhibited from driving the translating assembly when the input member is decoupled by the load limiting assembly. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405183 | Adaptive Audio Therapy System - An adaptive audio therapy system which detects and processes one or more individuals' conditions to provide adaptive, continuous audio therapy in real-time. The adaptive audio therapy system generally includes a detection device that is typically in physical contact with an individual, such as a pacifier or steering wheel. The detection device may include sensors to detect various conditions of the individual, such as heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, and the like. A computing device receives and processes the various conditions detected by the sensors. Based on the detected conditions, the computing device provides audio therapy which is adaptive to the condition of the patient and which is continuously adapted in real-time. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405184 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND BIOMARKERS FOR AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION - Two biomarkers are provided for obstructive apnea. A first biomarker determines amplitude and timing of inspiratory efforts from a bioelectric signal. The respiratory rate is compared with a normal pre-detection rate, and the amplitude of the effort is compared with a normal amplitude. The obstructive apnea is likely present if a series of inspiratory efforts are above a normal amplitude and with increasing amplitude, but at a normal rate. A second biomarker determines heart rate and respiratory rate. A normal lower threshold for heartbeat interval is established, and if subthreshold events occur (short RR intervals), a commencement time for each sequence of subthreshold events is compared for a respiratory rate-normalized window. If the number of subthreshold events exceeds a minimum for the window, obstructive apnea is likely present. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405185 | BODY SIZE ESTIMATION APPARATUS, BODY SIZE ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided are a body size estimation apparatus, a body size estimation method, and a program that enable the estimation of the body size of a user even when the user has not taken a T-pose in advance. A body size data storage unit ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405186 | CAPACITANCE MEASURING AND IMAGING SENSOR SYSTEM - Embodiments herein provide methods, apparatus and computer systems comprising an input unit for inputting one or more data sets to be processed comprising a capacitance measuring device configured to measure one or more conductive elements on a sensor plane and provide a corresponding data set of measurements obtained from the conductive elements. A computing unit is coupled to the input unit and for processing the data sets; the computing unit comprises at least one processor with non-transient memory. An output unit is connected to the computing unit for outputting data received from the computing unit. A computer program stored in memory comprising instructions that cause the computer to isolate and discharge conductive and reference impedance elements, perform a charge transfer to the one or more conductive elements on the sensor plane, measure the relative difference between the conductive elements and reference impedance element, and store measurements in non-transient memory. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405187 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE IMPLANT LENGTH SENSING - A device for the non-invasive sensing of the length of an implantable medical device includes an implantable medical device having first and second portions moveable relative to one another and a layer of resistive material disposed on one of the first and second portions. A contact is disposed on the other of the first and second portions, the contact being in sliding contact with the layer of resistive material upon relative movement between the first and second portions. A circuit is configured to measure the electrical resistance along a path including a variable length region of the layer of resistive material and the contact. The electrical resistance can then be converted into a length. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405188 | NEUROSLEEVE FOR CLOSED LOOP EMG-FES BASED CONTROL OF PATHOLOGICAL TREMORS - A tremor suppression device includes a garment wearable on an anatomical region and including electrodes contacting the anatomical region when the garment is worn on the anatomical region, and an electronic controller configured to: detect electromyography (EMG) signals as a function of anatomical location and time using the electrodes; identify tremors as a function of anatomical location and time based on the EMG signals; and apply neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) at one or more anatomical locations as a function of time using the electrodes to suppress the identified tremors. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405189 | LEARNING SYSTEM, WALKING TRAINING SYSTEM, METHOD, PROGRAM, AND TRAINED MODEL - A learning system, a walking training system, a method, a program, and a trained model for performing walking training at appropriate setting parameters are provided. A learning system according to an embodiment includes: a data acquisition unit configured to acquire rehabilitation data from a walking training system including an actuator configured to assist a walking motion of a trainee and a control unit configured to control the actuator in accordance with a setting parameter; a data generation unit configured to generate the rehabilitation data including detection data and the setting parameter as learning data; and a learning unit configured to perform machine learning using the learning data, thereby generating a learning model that receives the detection data and outputs a recommended value of the setting parameter. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405190 | FEATURE POINT IDENTIFICATION METHOD OF MECHANOCARDIOGRAPHY - A method to identify feature points associated with the heart valve movement, heart contraction or cardiac hemodynamics is revealed. The mechanocardiography (MCG) is a technology that makes use of vibrational waveforms acquired using at least one gravity sensor attached on one of the four heart valve auscultation sites on the body surface. The data of the electrocardiography (ECG) is recorded simultaneously with the MCG The feature points are identified by comparing P, R and T points of synchronized ECG with the MCG spectrum. By the time sequences and amplitudes of the feature points, the method provides additional clinical information of cardiac cycle abnormalities for diagnosis. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405191 | ORTHODONTIC SYSTEM WITH TOOTH MOVEMENT AND POSITION MEASURING, MONITORING, AND CONTROL - An orthodontic system and method for moving and aligning at least one tooth of a set of teeth of at least one of an upper jaw and a lower jaw of a patient. In the system and method an orthodontic appliance can be provided which may include a force exerting member for applying a force to and moving the at least one tooth, a tooth movement sensor member for obtaining at least one of tooth movement data, tooth position data, and tooth identification data, and a tooth movement monitor for calculating at least one of an amount of tooth movement and tooth position from the at least one of the tooth movement data, the tooth position data, and the tooth identification data obtained with the tooth movement sensor arrangement. An electronic control console may be operatively connected to the force exerting member and in data communication with the tooth movement monitor, for controlling the operation of the force exerting member based on the at least one of the tooth movement data, the tooth position data, and the tooth identification data received from the tooth movement monitor. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405192 | EXIT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - An exit prediction system receives movement data, divides the movement data into segments of time, extracts features from each segment of time, and determines a pattern of movement from the extracted features. A patient exit from a patient support apparatus is predicted based on the determined pattern of movement. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405193 | SITTING POSTURE MEASURING DEVICE, INTELLIGENT CUSHION AND INTELLIGENT SEAT - A posture measuring device, an intelligent cushion and an intelligent seat are disclosed. The sitting posture measuring device comprises two fiber optic sensors; a signal processing unit electrically connected to the two fiber optic sensors respectively; and a power supply unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The sitting posture measuring device further comprises a prompting unit and/or a wireless communications unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The two fiber optic sensors are configured from left to right or from front to back. The fiber optic sensors detect changes in optical signals generated from changes in surface pressure on the sensors, and the signal processing unit analyzes a posture of a user on the basis of changes in optical signals generated from changes in surface pressure on the sensors. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405194 | MEDICAL SYSTEM - A medical system recommends a posture of a subject during a medical procedure. The medical system includes a processor and an output device. The processor determines suitable postures of the subject during the medical procedure based on at least one of subject information, including information on a posture of the subject obtained upon a predetermined movement by the subject and information on the procedure. The output device presents one of more of the suitable postures determined by the processor as recommended postures. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405195 | COMPUTATIONAL FABRICS FOR MONITORING HUMAN JOINT MOTION - In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of determining an angular motion in a subject. The method generally includes one or more of the following steps of: (1) applying a wearable system to a body region of the subject; (2) utilizing the wearable system to sense one or more parameters; and (3) correlating the one or more parameters to the angular motion in the subject. In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a wearable system for determining angular motion in a subject. Generally, the wearable sensor includes one or more fabrics for sensing one or more parameters of a body region of a subject. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405196 | ACTION RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An action recognition system is illustrated. The action recognition system has an annular body, at least one light emitting unit, at least one light sensing unit and an action recognition module. The annular body is worn on a movable part of a user. One end of the light emitting unit is exposed on an inner side of the annular body, wherein the light emitting unit emits a first light beam illuminating at least a portion of the movable part. One end of the light sensing unit is exposed on the inner side of the annular body. The light sensing unit operatively senses a second light beam reflected by the at least portion of the movable part and generates a light sensing signal. The action recognition module is configured to operatively determine an action of the user according to the light sensing signal. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405197 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405198 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405199 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ON-SKIN OR ON-BODY MOUNTING OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. Embodiments include a holder or mounting unit or structure that retains a medical device in a fixed position on a body part of a user or host, such as on the surface of the skin, and/or provides physical and/or electrical coupling to one or more additional components which may be operatively positioned above and/or below the surface of the skin. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405200 | Durable Enzyme-Based Biosensor and Process for Drop Deposition Immobilization - A sensor having improved shelf life is provided for determining concentration of a biomarker in a liquid sample. The sensor functions by electrochemical detection and requires use of a biomolecule, e.g., an enzyme that catalyzes an electron transfer reaction specific for the biomarker. The sensor requires use of a quaternary ammonium compound as a bio-linker. It further requires crosslinking of the biomolecule for improved stability. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405201 | SENSOR INSERTION DEVICE - A sensor insertion device comprises a sheath, a handle, an operating body provided in the handle, a carrier provided below the operating body, a guide needle unit holder that provided at the lower end of the carrier and detachably holds a guide needle that guides a sensor in the insertion direction, and an arm that is rotatably supported by the cylindrical portion of the sheath. The arm has an outer end portion disposed outside the sheath and an inner end portion disposed inside the sheath. The handle has an arm operation surface that abuts on the outer end portion of the arm. The carrier has a ceiling that abuts on the inner end portion of the arm. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405202 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the analyte sensor data is evaluated over a period of time to determine stability of the sensor. The sensor may be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. The calibration may be updated after evaluating the calibration set for best calibration based on inclusion criteria with newly received reference analyte data. Fail-safe mechanisms are provided based on clinical acceptability of reference and analyte data and quality of sensor calibration. Algorithms provide for optimized prospective and retrospective analysis of estimated blood analyte data from an analyte sensor. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405203 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405204 | DETECTION OF CATECHOLAMINE LEVELS INSIDE THE NEUROCRANIUM - Embodiments of the present invention may provide techniques that provide improved detection of catecholamines, such as dopamine. For example, in an embodiment, a method for catecholamine sensing may comprise outputting a signal responsive to a level of at least one catecholamine in neural tissue from a catecholamine sensor, analyzing the signal responsive to a catecholamine level in the neural tissue using circuitry connected to the catecholamine sensor, the circuitry comprising at least one computing device comprising a processor, memory accessible by the processor, and program instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor, generating, using the circuitry, data representing the catecholamine level in the neural tissue, and transmitting the generated data representing the catecholamine level in the neural tissue using communication circuitry. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405205 | METHOD FOR MEASURING BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION - A radiation light, containing a plurality of rays of light with wavelengths, is irradiated on a predetermined part of a human body, and the intensity of each of the plurality of rays of light with wavelengths contained in the radiation light is measured by a spectroscope when the radiation light is reflected by or transmits through the predetermined part of the human body. A measured ratio of a pulsatile component absorbance at each of the wavelengths except for a reference wavelength to that at the reference wavelength is calculated based on an intensity I | 2020-12-31 |
20200405206 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR LEVELS IN TISSUE - A device configured to determine a biological indicator level in tissue. The device includes at least one emitter configured to emit light, a detector configured to receive light and transmit data representative of the received light and a processor coupled to the at least one emitter and the detector. The device further includes a non-transitory storage medium coupled to the processor and configured to store instruction to cause the device to determine a level of a biological indicator. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405207 | Biomarker Sampling in the Context of Neuromodulation Devices, Systems, and Methods - Methods for treating a patient using therapeutic renal neuromodulation and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology is directed to biomarker sampling in the context of neuromodulation devices, systems, and methods. Some embodiments, for example, are directed to catheters, catheter systems, and methods for sampling biomarkers that change in response to neuromodulation. A system can include, for example, an elongated shaft and a neuromodulation and sampling assembly having a neuromodulation and a sampling element. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405208 | MEDICAL DEVICE INSERTERS AND PROCESSES OF INSERTING AND USING MEDICAL DEVICES - An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405209 | AUTOMATED DETECTION OF COGNITIVE CONDITIONS - A computer-implemented method for diagnosing a neurological or medical condition of a patient is described herein. In one embodiment, the computer-implemented method may include presenting a set of values via a graphical user interface or an audio speaker, receiving at least a first response from the patient based on the presented set of values, determining at least one time lapse between presenting the set of values and receiving the at least first response, and identifying the neurological or medical condition of the patient based on the at least one time lapse. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405210 | STIMULUS INFORMATION COMPILING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTS - The present invention relates to a stimulus information compiling method for tests, characterized in that, the stimulus information compiling method comprises the following steps: selecting and using stimulus information which follows a statistics-normal distribution and is analyzed and measured by validity to form a stimulus information database (Q); reasonably setting at least one stimulus information to be a test including at least one test sequence, for a subject to make a selection according to his or her personal interests; comparing a test score of the subject with that of a valid sample person in a normal distribution model, thereby confirming the distribution of the subject in each cognitive dimension. The present invention compares a test score of the subject with that of a valid sample person in a normal distribution model, thereby confirming the test result of the subject. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405211 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ADDRESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF A PATIENT THROUGH GUIDED MEDITATION - One variation of a method for addressing psychological conditions of a patient through guided meditation includes: serving a first psychological test to the patient through a virtual patient portal; transforming results of the first psychological test into a set of psychological conditions of the patient; matching a first predefined meditation path to the patient based on a severity of each psychological condition in the set of psychological conditions; serving a first guided meditation track in the first meditation path to the patient through the virtual patient portal; serving a second psychological test to the patient through the virtual patient portal; calculating new intensities of each psychological condition in the set of psychological conditions of the patient based on results of the second psychological test; and matching a second predefined meditation path to the patient based on the new intensities of each psychological condition in the set of psychological conditions. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405212 | SOCIAL INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS USING BIOMETRIC SENSOR DATA FOR DETECTION OF NEURO-PHYSIOLOGICAL STATE - Applications for a Composite Neuro-physiological State (CNS) value include rating using the value as in indicator of participant emotional state in computer games and other social interaction applications. The CNS is computed based on biometric sensor data processed to express player engagement with content, game play, and other participants along multiple dimensions such as valence, arousal, and dominance. An apparatus is configured to perform the method using hardware, firmware, and/or software. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405213 | CONTENT GENERATION AND CONTROL USING SENSOR DATA FOR DETECTION OF NEUROLOGICAL STATE - Applications for a Content Engagement Power (CEP) value include generating a script, text, or other communication content or for controlling playout of communication content based on neuro-physiological data, gathering neuro-physiological data correlated to consumption of communication content, or rating effectiveness of personal communications. The CEP is computed based on neuro-physiological sensor data processed to express engagement with content along multiple dimensions such as valence, arousal, and dominance. An apparatus is configured to perform the method using hardware, firmware, and/or software. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405214 | Methods and Systems for the Detection of Disease - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the detection of alterations in glucose metabolism in a subject. The disclosed methods and systems provide, in certain embodiments, administering a first eye test to the subject when the subject is in a normal state, obtaining a first set of one or more images of the first eye test of the subject, administering a second eye test to the subject and obtaining a second set of one or more images of the second eye test of the subject. The methods further provide for analyzing one or more differences identified between the first set of one or more images and the second set of one or more images. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405215 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING COGNITIVE FUNCTION - An apparatus for evaluating cognitive function of a patient. The apparatus has a physiological monitor adapted to output physiological measurements of a given bodily function of the patient, wherein the bodily function is regulated by the autonomic nervous system of the patient; a cognitive exercise evaluator adapted to obtain performance information of the patient when carrying out a cognitive exercise with a given difficulty; a general-purpose processor; and computer-readable memory adapted to store program code for evaluating the cognitive function of the patient, the program code comprising instructions to receive the physiological measurements and the performance information, and provide an evaluation of the cognitive function of the patient. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405216 | COGNITIVE FUNCTION EVALUATION DEVICE, COGNITIVE FUNCTION EVALUATION SYSTEM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION EVALUATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A cognitive function evaluation device includes: an obtainment unit configured to obtain, as gait data, at least one of first data and second data, the first data indicating a sway amount of a body of a subject during walking in a first walking section from start of walking of the subject to a predetermined number of steps, and the second data indicating a sway amount of the body of the subject during walking in a second walking section in a double task state in which the subject is walking while doing a given assignment, the second walking section being after the first walking section; a calculation unit configured to calculate a feature value based on the gait data; an evaluation unit configured to evaluate a cognitive function of the subject, based on the feature value; and an output unit configured to output a result of evaluation by the evaluation unit. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405217 | PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION SYSTEM - Disclosed are various embodiments for a pressure ulcer monitoring and prevention system. A fabric-based sensing component with a pressure sensing component and/or a moisture sensing component, and interconnections to route signals from one or more of the sensing components to a computing device is provided. An application causes the computing device to determine that an individual is at risk for developing a pressure ulcer. In response to determining that the individual is at risk for developing a pressure ulcer, the application can alert a manual intervention or trigger an automated intervention between the individual and the surface. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405218 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER - Described is a device comprising a transducer; a mounting assembly coupled to the transducer and configured to mount the transducer adjacent to or in contact with a portion of a user's body; the transducer configured to transmit an acoustic signal to a portion of the user's body and detect a reflected acoustic signal; and a processor in electronic communication with the transducer, the processor configured to determine a physiological parameter based on the reflected acoustic signal. Also described is a system using the device for determining a physiological parameter of a user. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405219 | ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM FOR PRE-OPERATIVE, INTRA-OPERATIVE, AND POST-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT - An orthopedic system configured for pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative assessment of a musculoskeletal system. The orthopedic system comprises a first screw, a second screw, a first device, a second device, and a computer. The first screw and the second screw are respectively coupled in a first bone and a second bone of a musculoskeletal system. The first and second screws each include electronic circuitry, one or more sensors, and an IMU. In one embodiment, a first device and a second device can be respectively located in proximity to the first and second screws. The first and second devices respectively transmit a radio frequency signal to the first and second screws. The first and second screws harvest a predetermined amount of energy and then are enabled to perform at least one task and an orderly shutdown. The computer receives measurement data from the first and second screws. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405220 | BIO-INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A biological information measuring device includes a buckle including a first plate having a plate shape and being fixed to the other end of a second plate frame member and a second plate having a plate shape being rotatable. The second plate has a part that extends beyond the first plate when the second plate overlaps an outer surface of the first plate. A first fixing element is on a side of the extended part that becomes an inner surface when the second plate overlaps the outer surface of the first plate. A second fixing element is engageable with the first fixing element on the outer surface of the front end of the belt. An first engagement protrusion is on the first plate, and a second engagement protrusion overlaps the first engagement protrusion in a direction with the first engagement protrusion is on the second plate. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405221 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USER INTERACTION THROUGH USER POSTURE RECOGNITION - An user interaction system for performing interaction with a user based on recognition of a sitting posture of the user includes a posture recognition seat including a posture recognition sensor for recognition the sitting posture of the user, and at least one communication module for communication with an external device, a posture mimicking animated device including a communication module for performing communication with the communication module of the posture recognition seat, wherein the posture mimicking animated device visually mimics the sitting posture of the user or visually or audibly guide the sitting posture of the user, in accordance with state information about the sitting posture of the user determined based on a sensing result obtained by the posture recognition sensor, and a mobile application installed in a communication device possessed by the user, wherein the mobile application receives synchronized information related to the sitting posture of the user via communication with the posture recognition seat, and generates user interaction information corresponding to the received information and displays the user interaction information on an application screen. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405222 | SLEEP APNEA DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for detecting sleep apnea involves determining the sleep stage, and detecting an apnea event based on a physiological sensor signal using selection of a detection algorithm which is dependent on the determined sleep stage. By taking account of the sleep stage when performing an automated apnea detection process, the accuracy of the apnea detection is improved. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405223 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC AND ADAPTIVE WIRELESS MONITORING AND TRACKING - Methods, apparatus and systems for wireless monitoring and tracking are described. In one example, a described method of a wireless monitoring system comprises: transmitting a wireless signal that is impacted by a wireless multipath channel in a venue and a modulation of an object undergoing a motion in the venue, to obtain a set of channel information (CI) of the wireless multipath channel; performing a monitoring task by monitoring the object and the motion; determining a plurality of admissible system states of the wireless monitoring system, wherein each admissible system state is associated with a respective setting of at least one of: the wireless signal, a series of sounding signals in the wireless signal, or the monitoring task; choosing one of the admissible system states to be a system state of the wireless monitoring system based on the monitoring task; and applying a setting associated with the chosen admissible system state to the wireless monitoring system. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405224 | CLOSED-LOOP GLUCOSE AND/OR INSULIN CONTROL SYSTEM - Disclosed are a method and/or system for determining a suggested change in a recommended therapy for a patient based, at least in part, on sensor measurements, and generating an alert to an attendant in a hospital environment upon detection of the suggested change. In another embodiment, a method and/or system is directed to automatically determining a maximum interval to alert an attendant following receipt of a measurement at an operator interface. In yet another embodiment, a method and/or system is directed to blood-glucose sensor calibration. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405225 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING OR MONITORING LUNG DISEASE - Provided herein are methods, systems, and kits for improving the current clinical pathway of care for lung conditions using genomic classifiers at various decision points within the existing pathway to minimize unnecessary invasive procedures, enhance early detection and disease recurrence, and monitor efficacy of interventive therapies for prevention or disease reversal. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405227 | ORTHOPEDIC SYSTEM FOR PRE-OPERATIVE, INTRA-OPERATIVE, AND POST-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT - An orthopedic system configured for use in a pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative assessment. The orthopedic system comprises a first screw, a second screw, a first device, a second device, and a computer. The first device and the second device are respectively coupled to a first bone and a second bone of a musculoskeletal system. The first and second devices each include electronic circuitry, one or more sensors, and an IMU. A bracket, wrap, or sleeve can be used to hold the first and second devices to the musculoskeletal system. The first and second devices are configured to send measurement data to a computer. The first and second devices each have an antenna system. Electronic circuitry in the first or second devices are configured to harvest energy from a received radio frequency signal to recharge a battery to maintain operation. | 2020-12-31 |