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20080200793 | COVER SHEET FOR A BODY MEASURING APPARATUS AND AN AUTOMATIC SHEET DISPENSER THEREFOR - A cover sheet ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080208030 | EMG Electrode Apparatus And Positioning System - A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an organism underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy of the organism and representative outputs presented through various types of output devices. Such outputs may include variations in coloration or other qualities in correspondence with representations of underlying anatomical structures. The system includes electrode structures and methods for producing and attaching electrode arrays to the organism. The exemplary form of the invention is used in connection with the diagnosis of muscle activity in the lower lumbar regions of humans. Levels of muscle activity detected are analyzed by correlation with the muscular structures underlying the electrode array. Forms of the invention may be used in other applications. | 08-28-2008 |
20080312524 | Medical Sensor Having Electrodes and a Motion Sensor - A medical sensor having at least one electrode configured to be placed on a patient for medical monitoring and a motion sensor integrated in the medical sensor with the electrode, the motion sensor configured to detect patient motion and provide electrical signals in response thereto. | 12-18-2008 |
20090012381 | Bioelectrical Information Acquisition Device And Inappropriately-Attached-Electrode Identifying Method - A plurality of electrode pairs, each of which is constituted by two electrodes of the plurality of biomedical electrodes are set and at least one of an electrical impedance value between two electrodes forming a pair and a resistance value between the two electrodes, for each of the electrode pairs is measured. An attachment state of each of the electrode pairs is judged by comparing the impedance value or the resistance value, with a predetermined range of numeric values. An electrode in an inappropriate attachment state is identified from the plurality of electrode pairs based on the judged attachment state o each of the plurality of electrode pairs. | 01-08-2009 |
20090048504 | Medical electrode systems and methods - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating and applying electrodes and electrode systems to a wound or skin. An electrode may be applied as a single electrode strip using a dispenser. An electrode may also be cut to size from a single sheet of electrode. Additionally, an electrode may be formed from a plurality of electrode segments which may be connected together. Electrodes can also be incorporated as part of drainage tubes. A medical electrode kit may be provided that includes multiple electrode segments and connectors, multiple electrodes, and multiple control modules. In addition, electrodes or electrode systems may be provided with a color scoring chart. An electrode system may be configured to interface with a selected body part. Electrode systems may include sensors and electrodes configured for application to areas outside of a wound or the skin intended to be treated. | 02-19-2009 |
20090112080 | System for Measuring Electric Signals - A system for determining if signals present at bioelectric sensors derive from an intended source or from different, localized sources or artifacts includes a first sensor placed to detect the electric potential of interest and generate a first electric signal possibly representative of the electric potential of interest and a second sensor placed near the first sensor and preferably a relatively large distance away from the source. The second sensor detects the electrical potential of interest and generates a second electrical signal which also possibly represents the electrical potential of interest. An electronic circuit determines whether a difference between the electrical signals exceeds a certain threshold, thus indicating that either one or both of the signals is a measure of an artifact and not the electric potential of interest. | 04-30-2009 |
20090221897 | Diagnostic Electrode Configuration | 09-03-2009 |
20090299167 | MICROELECTRODE WITH LATERALLY EXTENDING PLATFORM FOR REDUCTION OF TISSUE ENCAPSULATION - In some embodiments, an implantable microelectrode is provided with a shank comprised of a laterally extending platform whose thickness and/or configuration contributes to reduced tissue encapsulation, with at least one electrode site disposed at least partially on or in the laterally extending platform. Novel methods of designing, making, and using an implantable microelectrode or biosensor resulting in reduced tissue encapsulation are also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20100022865 | Radial Electrode Array - A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a first flexible substrate defining a central focal point and a second flexible substrate associated with the central focal point. A plurality of medical electrodes are disposed on the periphery of the first flexible substrate and a reference electrode is disposed on the second flexible substrate. A connector is in electrical communication with the medical electrodes and the reference electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic system. Bio-electric information is monitored between one of the medical electrodes and the reference electrode. | 01-28-2010 |
20100041975 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various systems and methods are provided for monitoring patient physiological data without the need for adhesives or wires to be connected to a patient. The system is also fully functional without the need for manipulation or intervention by a care provider or medical personnel. In particular, the system can include a pad having a plurality of electrical contacts or electrodes formed thereon in a predetermined pattern. The electrodes can be configured to sense electrical signals produced by a patient's body. A controller in communication with the electrodes can be configured to select and process signals from the electrodes and send the information derived from the electrical signals to an output device for displaying resulting physiological data so that the patient can be monitored. | 02-18-2010 |
20100076295 | ELECTRODE SET FOR A PATIENT MONITORING DEVICE - An electrode set is disclosed herein. The electrode set includes a base comprising an insulating material, and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the base. The electrodes comprise a generally exposed conductive material. The electrode set also includes a plurality of conductors disposed on the base. The conductors comprise a generally insulated conductive material, and are each connected to one of the electrodes. The electrodes are positioned on the base relative to each other so that they can be collectively placed on specific portions of a patient's anatomy. | 03-25-2010 |
20100137702 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL OF VEHICLE DRIVER - An apparatus for measuring a physiological signal of a vehicle driver includes: a conductive fabric electrode coated on a target object within a vehicle and detecting a physiological current of a driver when it comes in contact with the driver; and a signal generating unit generating an electrical signal corresponding to the physiological current. | 06-03-2010 |
20100145179 | HIGH-DENSITY MICRO ELECTRODE ARRAY AND SERIAL CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Each micro electrode of a high-density micro electrode array is connected to the same conducting wire. Serial switches enable sequential electrical connection of the micro electrode array. Given reasonable temporal resolution, the separation interval of two consecutive instances of the same micro electrode entering the ON state matches the temporal resolution. The micro electrode array has simple layout and small area, thereby maximizing the number of micro electrodes installed per unit area. | 06-10-2010 |
20100160763 | ANTI-INTERFERENCE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING DEVICE - An anti-interference physiological sensing device includes an electrode layer for detecting a physiological signal of an examinee, and an insulating layer disposed on a side of the electrode layer for insulating the electrode layer from static electricity interference. | 06-24-2010 |
20100198044 | SHIELDED BIOMEDICAL ELECTRODE PATCH - A biomedical electrode patch having improved resistance to capacitive coupling to extraneous electric fields. The patch includes a conductive shield and a contact portion formed on an upper surface thereof. The contact portion extends through the film layer and contacts an electrode formed of a material suitable for conducting electrical signals from a patient. Conductive traces formed on the lower surface of the tab extend to contact pads. A nonconductive layer is printed over the traces and can have a shield formed thereon. | 08-05-2010 |
20110046471 | Electrode Lead Set for Measuring Physiologic Information - An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible ribbonized cable core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The flexible ribbonized cable core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Each of the plurality of branches includes a generally planar ribbon conductor extending along the corresponding branch from the proximal end portion of the ribbonized cable core to the corresponding branch end portion. | 02-24-2011 |
20110066021 | Medical Electrode with Self-Lifting Tabs - A medical electrode includes a backing layer having a top face and a bottom face, and a shrinkable layer covering at least a portion of the top face of the backing layer. Shrinkage of the shrinkable layer results in flexing of a portion of the backing layer to aid placement and attachment of the electrode to the patient. | 03-17-2011 |
20110082359 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING AND ELECTRODE PATCH FOR SAME - An electrode patch ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110152661 | Method and apparatus for identifying the viability of ischemic myocardium of a patient - A method for identifying the viability of ischemic myocardium of a patient. The method includes the steps of measuring in real-time the ischemic myocardium of a beating or non-beating heart. There is the step of determining in real-time whether the ischemic myocardium of the beating or non-beating heart is stunned or is nonviable. An apparatus for identifying the viability of ischemic myocardium of a patient's heart. The apparatus includes an electrode array having at least four electrodes for electrical communication with the heart which produces an array signal. The apparatus includes a processor portion in communication with the array which receives the array signal and determines in real-time whether the ischemic myocardium of the heart is stunned or is nonviable. An apparatus for analyzing living tissue. The apparatus includes an electrode array having at least four electrodes for electrical communication with the tissue which produces an array signal. The apparatus includes an admittance magnitude and phase detection circuit in communication with the array which receives the array signal from the array and produces a detection circuit signal corresponding to phase angle and magnitude of the array and signal. The apparatus includes a processor in communication with the detection circuit which receives the detection circuit signal and determines permittivity and conductivity of the tissue in real-time. A method for analyzing living tissue. | 06-23-2011 |
20110196220 | Electrode Assembly for Medical Purposes - An electrode assembly for medical purposes comprises a to first electrode | 08-11-2011 |
20110208032 | DETECTION DEVICE, DETECTION METHOD, VEIN SENSING DEVICE, SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPE, DISTORTION DETECTION DEVICE AND METAL DETECTION DEVICE - Provided are a detection device and a detection method that are based on a novel principle and able to detect blood vessels and other various targets with high sensitivity and accuracy. A detection device includes: m electrodes that generate at least around one straight line m rotationally symmetric electric charges (m is an even number that is greater than or equal to 4) whose total amount of charge is substantially 0; and at least one electric field detection element that detects an electric field on the straight line. The m electric charges are a quadrupole, a planar hexapole, a planar octupole, a three-dimensional octupole and the like. In order to make the quadrupole, four electrodes ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110230749 | CONDUCTIVE SILICONE MATERIAL FOR HUMAN SKIN ELECTRODE - A conductive silicone material for human skin electrode is disclosed. In one embodiment, the conductive silicone material comprises a mixture of silicone and carbon powder such that the mixture has a resistivity of 0.08 to 0.12 Ω·m and a Shore A hardness of 50 to 60. In an exemplary embodiment, the mixture comprises 60 to 80 weight percent silicone and 20 to 40 weight percent carbon powder. A sensor for detecting human biological signal using a conductive silicone electrode is also disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
20110237926 | BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE MEASURING APPARATUS - The present invention provides bioelectrical impedance measuring apparatus for determining composition data of a human body, the apparatus including a plurality of electrodes and measuring circuitry which inject, through two electrodes, alternating current into the body, and which determine, with two other electrodes on different limbs, the resulting voltages, and which determine therefrom the impedance of body segments. In one apparatus, two hand contact bodies are disclosed, each of which is shaped in such a manner and provided with two electrodes in such a manner that a user when contacting the hand contact bodies with his hands comes into contact with two electrodes for each hand at the respective hand contact body. Each hand contact body includes a hand seating surface for placement of a hand inner surface thereon, each hand seating surface includes an electrically insulating separating wall extending over a part of the length of the hand seating surface, the separating wall being adapted to project into the space between middle and ring finger when a hand is placed on the hand seating surface, and on both sides of the separating wall an electrode is included such that, when a hand is placed on the hand seating surface, one electrode comes into contact with the small finger and/or ring finger at the other electrode comes into contact with middle finger and/or index finger. | 09-29-2011 |
20110257503 | NEUROLOGICAL SCREENING CONNECTOR - A medical lead screening connector includes a housing, a plurality of electrical contacts disposed within the housing, where each lead receptor channel includes at least two lead receptor contacts, and a cover hingedly attached to the housing. The cover includes a protrusion that is arranged and configured to register with one of the lead receptor channels and contacts a lead body received in the lead receptor channel when the cover is in a closed position. | 10-20-2011 |
20110270068 | NEUROLOGICAL SCREENING CONNECTOR - A medical lead screening connector includes a housing, a plurality of lead receptor channels disposed within the housing, a cover hingedly attached to the housing, and a base element rotationally attached to the housing. Each lead receptor channel includes at least two lead receptor contacts. A conductor cable is attached to and extends away from the housing. The base element is configured to reel in the conductor cable upon rotation of the base element. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270069 | WIRELESS ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PATIENT MONITORING VIA ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY - A wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) system is disclosed. The wireless ECG provides for recording potentials on the surface of a body. The wireless ECG includes a plurality of electrodes suitable for attachment to the surface of the body, a voltage measuring circuit for detecting a voltage between a reference voltage level and electrodes, an error detecting circuit, and a transmitting circuit for transmitting the detected voltage signal to a receiver. The disclosed system is robust in that it provides the capability of continuous monitoring of a subject while correcting for defects in an electrode, contact, presence of excessive noise or other developments in addition to providing the customary alarms in the event of disruptions. | 11-03-2011 |
20110282179 | Shielded stimulation and sensing system and method - Spatial arrays of electrodes are provided, each array in a region of tissue. The electrodes of an array are connected so that some of the electrodes serve as shield electrodes relative to a pair of electrodes used for pulse stimulation or sensing of electrical activity, or both. The shield electrodes are connected together, defining an electrical node, the node defining a stable potential in predetermined relationship with power supply levels or with reference voltages for sensing circuitry. Multiplexing techniques may be employed so that sensed activity at each of several electrode locations can be communicated to electronics external to the electrode locations. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282180 | SWITCH PROBE FOR MULTIPLE ELECTRODE MEASUREMENT OF IMPEDANCE - The present invention provides impedance data having an improved spatial resolution, both with regard to depth and lateral extension, which enables a detection of diseased skin conditions, such a malignant melanoma, at an early stage. Specifically, the present invention is implemented in a probe, medical devices and medical systems including such a probe, and methods using such a probe for measuring electrical impedance of tissue of a subject. A switching circuit is arranged for selectively activate electrode pairs of the probe in accordance with a predetermined activation scheme, the predetermined activation scheme including to activate adjacent electrodes in a successive manner, to gradually scan tissue of the subject at a first tissue depth so as to obtain a sequence of impedance signals from the tissue depth. | 11-17-2011 |
20120136233 | BIOSIGNAL DETECTING ELECTRODE AND BIOSIGNAL DETECTING DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - Disclosed herein is a biosignal detecting electrode which includes a rotary part which is rotatably attached on a brace mountable on a living body and has a first side that joins to the brace and a second side opposite to the first side, and a plurality of electrode terminals attached to the rotary part in such a way that they obliquely project from the second side of the rotary part. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143034 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - An electrode assembly for use with a subject, the assembly including, a substrate including at least one moveable substrate portion; first and second conductive elements provided on the substrate, the first and second conductive elements being spaced apart, and being adapted to provide an electrical connection to the subject; and, first and second terminals, each terminal being electrically coupled to a respective conductive element, and at least part of each terminal being provided on the at least one moveable substrate portion, such that movement of the substrate portion allows at least part of the terminal to extend away from the substrate to thereby facilitate connection of the terminal to a respective connector. | 06-07-2012 |
20120190960 | BIOMEDICAL ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION FOR SUPPRESSING MOVEMENT ARTIFACT - A biomedical sensor for detecting EMG signals may include a non-conducting fixed framework supporting a symmetrical arrangement of four electrode surfaces, configured as two signal detection contacts, each with a respective associated signal reference contact. The mechanical and electrical configuration act together to suppress movement artifact. | 07-26-2012 |
20120226130 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES HAVING STRETCHABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY FOR SENSING AND DELIVERING THERAPY - System, devices and methods are presented that integrate stretchable or flexible circuitry, including arrays of active devices for enhanced sensing, diagnostic, and therapeutic capabilities. The invention enables conformal sensing contact with tissues of interest, such as the inner wall of a lumen, a the brain, or the surface of the heart. Such direct, conformal contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy. Further, the invention enables the incorporation of both sensing and therapeutic devices on the same substrate allowing for faster treatment of diseased tissue and fewer devices to perform the same procedure. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226131 | ECG Lead Wire Organizer And Dispenser - An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly. | 09-06-2012 |
20120232374 | MULTI-ARRAY MONOPHASIC ACTION POTENTIAL MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device including a catheter having a shaft with a distal portion; a first plurality of substantially hemispherical electrodes coupled to the distal portion; a second plurality of substantially hemispherical electrodes coupled to the shaft proximal of the first plurality, where the second plurality of electrodes are oriented substantially orthogonal to the first plurality of electrodes; and an additional electrode coupled to the shaft. A console may have a processor in electrical communication with the first and second plurality of electrodes and the reference electrode, the processor programmed to obtaining a monophasic action potential recording from at least one of the first and second plurality of electrodes. | 09-13-2012 |
20120310071 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, MEASUREMENT METHOD, PROGRAM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A measurement apparatus according to the present disclosure including a plurality of transparent electrodes provided on a surface of a display, an acquisition part acquiring an imaging signal obtained by imaging the surface of the display from an inside of the display, a configuring part configuring electrode pair candidates from the plurality of transparent electrodes based on the imaging signal acquired in a state that a subject touches the surface of the display, an electrocardiographic waveform signal measurement part measuring electrocardiographic waveform signals of the subject using respective electrode pair candidates configured, and a determination part determining a measurement electrode pair from the electrode pair candidates based on the electrocardiographic waveform signals measured using respective electrode pair candidates. This measurement apparatus is applicable to, for example, performing a personal authentication process of the subject based on the electrocardiographic waveform signal. | 12-06-2012 |
20120323106 | ICG/ECG MONITORING APPARATUS - An ICG/ECG electrode includes a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein at least one of the first or second electrode senses both an ICG signal and an ECG voltage signal. A physiologic parameter monitoring apparatus includes a set of electrodes, including an electrode for sensing both an ICG voltage signal and an ECG voltage signal corresponding to a patient. The apparatus further includes an ICG monitor for processing the ICG voltage signal sensed by the electrode and an ECG monitor for processing the ECG voltage signal sensed by the same electrode. | 12-20-2012 |
20130018251 | SENSOR DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE JOINTSAANM Caprio; MatthewAACI SeattleAAST WAAACO USAAGP Caprio; Matthew Seattle WA USAANM Beasley; VanessaAACI ClaytonAAST NCAACO USAAGP Beasley; Vanessa Clayton NC USAANM McMorrow; Gerald J.AACI RedmondAAST WAAACO USAAGP McMorrow; Gerald J. Redmond WA USAANM Clay; AndrewAACI EverettAAST WAAACO USAAGP Clay; Andrew Everett WA USAANM Ladwig; Jeffrey WilliamAACI SeattleAAST WAAACO USAAGP Ladwig; Jeffrey William Seattle WA US - A sensor device for monitoring bioelectric data from a human body includes a flexible dielectric substrate, a plurality of sensors (electrodes) distributed on the substrate for sensing the bioelectric data, and an electrically conductive network distributed on the substrate connecting the sensors to a terminal portion of the substrate. Integrated flexible joints permit a certain amount of elasticity in and allow relative movement between at least two of the sensors when the sensor device is placed onto the human body. | 01-17-2013 |
20130053675 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BIOELECTRIC SIGNALS - A bioelectric signal measurement apparatus includes a first interface configured to detect a bioelectric signal of a testee through electrical interfacing with a skin of the testee; a second interface configured to detect a signal different from the bioelectric signal through electrical interfacing with the skin, the second interface electrically interfacing with the skin in a state that is different from a state in which the first interface electrically interfaces with the skin; and a signal processor configured to remove, from the detected bioelectric signal, a motion artifact between the first interface and the skin using the detected signal different from the bioelectric signal. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060120 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH - An electrocardiograph includes first and second induction electrodes, a signal difference generation section, an electrocardiographic detection section, a signal applying section, and a contact detection section. The signal difference generation section generates a potential difference between a signal from the first induction electrode and a signal from the second induction electrode as a signal difference. The electrocardiographic detection section detects an electrocardiographic complex of a subject based on the signal difference. The signal applying section applies a first signal to the first induction electrode and a second signal to the second induction electrode. The first signal has a property different from the electrocardiographic complex. The second signal has a property different from the electrocardiographic complex and the first signal. The contact detection section detects a contact state of the subject to the first and second induction electrodes based on the signal difference. | 03-07-2013 |
20130072778 | Redundant connections to picafina probing device - A picafina device that is an electrode for measurement of neuron electrical activity where the number of measurement points is very large, and methods of selecting a subset of available measuring electrodes on the surface of the device. The device can keep the selection for a predetermined length of time, or for an indefinite length of time, both under control of the researcher or the neurosurgeon. Selecting a different measuring pad, or a combination of pads, is equivalent to making measurement at a different location or on a nearby neuron. Several parallel measurements can be made, in which case correlations can be made between the firing of different neurons. | 03-21-2013 |
20130079618 | TECHNIQUE FOR REMANUFACTURING A BIS SENSOR - Remanufactured BIS sensors and methods for remanufacturing used BIS sensors are provided. Such a remanufactured sensor may include certain components from a used medical sensor and certain new components. For example, a remanufactured BIS sensor may include a backing layer and at least first, second, and third electrodes disposed on the backing layer having a conductive ink. The first, second, and third electrodes are adapted to be in electrical contact with a patient to perform BIS measurements. A foam layer may be disposed on at least a portion of the backing layer, and an adhesive may be attached to the foam layer and is configured to secure the remanufactured BIS sensor to the patient. The first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, the backing layer, or a combination thereof, may be new and the foam layer, the adhesive, or a combination thereof, may be from a used medical sensor. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079619 | BIOSIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MEASURING BIOSIGNAL - A biosignal measuring apparatus and a method of measuring a biosignal is provided. A biosignal measuring apparatus includes a first interfacing unit including two or more first interfaces configured to detect first signals from a subject, a second interfacing unit including two or more second interfaces and a connecting unit, the second interfaces being configured to detect noise from the subject, the connecting unit being configured to connect the second interfaces, and a biosignal extracting unit configured to extract a biosignal of the subject from the first signals by using signals output from the second interfacing unit. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085367 | DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE BIOPOTENTIAL ELECTRODE ARRAY TO COLLECT PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA - Methods, systems, and devices are described for collecting physiological data using a configurable biopotential array. The array is embedded on a surface area of a handheld device. The array includes a number of electrode tiles. The electrodes include biosensors to collect the physiological data of a user. The electrodes are polled to detect contact with the user's skin. Electrodes in contact with the skin are electrically coupled to form an active electrode area. The coupled electrodes collect the physiological data relating to the user via the biosensors. The electrodes are decoupled after contact with the user's skin is terminated. The physiological data is analyzed and an emotional state or health state of the user is determined from the analyzed data. | 04-04-2013 |
20130102872 | ELECTRODE DEVICE FOR MEASURING IMPEDANCE OF HUMAN BODY AND APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an electrode device for measuring impedance within a human body, and to an apparatus using the same for measuring impedance within a human body and performing acupuncture treatment using the measured impedance, which can automatically and precisely determine locations of meridians within the human body, form a three-dimensional image of the determined locations, and enable acupuncture treatment to be performed precisely. The electrode device for measuring impedance within a human body comprises: a cylindrical housing member having a guide rod mounted to an open side thereof; a cylindrical electrode member configured to be pressed against the skin of a human body and moved back and forth through the open side along the guide rod; and a resilient member interposed between the cylindrical electrode member and the cylindrical housing member to resiliently move the cylindrical electrode member back and forth along the guide rod. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102873 | FAT MASS MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A fat mass measurement apparatus includes an area detection unit that detects a predetermined position in a measurement subject's trunk area and detecting a predetermined area in the trunk area using the detected position; an electrode position setting unit that sets, on the body surface at the predetermined area detected by the area detection unit, a plurality of positions along the vertical direction of the trunk area for measuring the body impedance; an impedance measurement unit that measures the body impedance by bringing the impedance measurement electrodes into contact with each of the plurality of positions that have been set; and an abdominal area fat mass calculation unit that calculates a fat volume at the predetermined area based on the body impedances at each of the plurality of positions measured by the impedance measurement and the size of the trunk area at the predetermined area. | 04-25-2013 |
20130131485 | TETRODE FOR MEASURING BIO-SIGNALS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A tetrode for measuring bio-signals, the tetrode including four electrodes which extend in a lengthwise direction of the tetrode and are symmertrically arranged; and an insulation layer which surrounds the four electrodes to insulate the electrodes from each others. A method of manufacturing a tetrode for measuring bio-signals, the method including forming a first insulation layer; forming first and second electrodes on the first insulation layer and forming a second insulation layer on the first and second electrodes; and forming third and fourth electrodes on the second insulation layer and forming a third insulation layer on the third and fourth electrodes. | 05-23-2013 |
20130144146 | LONG-TERM MONITORING FOR DISCRIMINATION OF DIFFERENT HEART RHYTHMS - A method, system, and device for detection of an arrhythmia, and discrimination between different types of arrhythmia, for example to determine whether to administer an electric shock to the heart, the device comprising a wearable monitor with electrodes that detect the electrical activity of a beating heart, attached to an embedded monitoring system having an amplifier, a microprocessor, a data storage device, and a power supply, all disposed on a substrate having large distal end portions that attach to the electrodes and a narrow intermediate portion that attaches to the monitoring system. | 06-06-2013 |
20130217993 | ELECTRODE FOR A SCANNING ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE AND A SCANNING ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE - An electrode assembly for an EIT scanning device ( | 08-22-2013 |
20130231547 | NOVEL PLANAR SMALL ELECTRODE SENSOR FOR SKIN IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a planar small electrode sensor for skin impedance measurement and a system using the same. The sensor include: a semiconductor substrate; an insulating layer formed on the substrate; and at least one pair of electrodes which are symmetrically formed on the insulating layer with respect to a vertical central line of the insulating layer, where the at least one pair of electrodes includes a reference electrode and a measuring electrode. | 09-05-2013 |
20130261423 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR MEASURING MUSCLE SIGNALS - A method, system and apparatus for determining the state of a muscle between a normal non-tired state, a tired state and a passive involuntary tension state. A signal from the muscle is recorded at rest by using an electrode arrangement, where an earth body may prevent the electrodes from picking up signals beyond the extent of the earth body. The frequency content of the signal is determined by spectral analysis, e.g. by computing a moment of the spectrum. A normal frequency content indicates a non-tired muscle state, whereas a low and a high frequency content indicate a tired and a passive involuntary tension muscle state. | 10-03-2013 |
20130331678 | METHOD OF AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A CARDIOVASCULAR QUANTITY OF A MAMMAL - The present invention relates to a method and a system for carrying out the method of determining at least one cardiovascular quantity of a mammal. The method comprises (i) selecting a measuring site of a vessel; (ii) determining or estimating a mean diameter of the vessel at the measuring site; (iii) determining a pulse wave velocity and/or another elasticity related quantity of the vessel at the measuring site; (iv) determining a distension of the vessel at the measuring site; and (v) calculating the at least one cardiovascular quantity from the determined mean diameter, elasticity related quantity and distension of the vessel at the measuring site. The cardiovascular quantity system comprises (i) a plurality of sets of electrodes where each set of electrodes comprising at least two electrodes can be attached to a skin surface of the mammal such that capacitive coupling through the skin surface and between the electrodes of the set of electrodes is provided when an electrical signal is applied over the electrodes at a measuring site of a vessel; (ii) electrical devices for applying an electric oscillating signal over the respective sets of electrodes; (iii) at least one processor and memory unit arranged to receive signals from the respective sets of electrodes; wherein said at least one processor is designed and programmed to calculate the at least one cardiovascular quantity according to the method using signals from the respective sets of electrodes. By calculating the cardiovascular quantity from such data a more accurate determination can be obtained, which determination further is exempt from the need for any individual calibration or any further type of calibration procedure at all, neither before or after measurements. An accurate determination in this context means a determination with a very low measurement uncertainty, such as in the order of about 10% or less, preferably about 5% or less. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338473 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND SENSORS FOR MEASURING TISSUE - Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Disposable sensors are disclosed. | 12-19-2013 |
20130345540 | PORTABLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING OF A HEART AND OTHER BODY FUNCTIONS - Portable systems and methods for obtaining an electrocardiogram reading include a portable device having first and second electrodes with differing impedances. Computer instructions instruct a processor of the portable device to output instructional information relating to placement of the electrodes, receive confirmation of the positioning, and calculating lead values using readings from the first electrode, the second electrode, or combinations thereof, such that multiple bipolar and precordial leads can be measured. Augmented leads can be extrapolated using a known geometric relationship and the bipolar lead measurements. An electrocardiogram reading can be calculated from the lead measurements, then output, stored, transmitted, or combinations thereof. An alert response can be generated if the electrocardiogram reading deviates from selected threshold parameters. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012123 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates to a device comprising a number of electrode assemblies ( | 01-09-2014 |
20140058242 | NERVE LOCATOR - A device for identifying appropriate nerve stimulation points on a patient is described, for use with an electrical stimulation device. In a first embodiment, the device includes electrodes located on a flexible substrate, a conductive gel layer overlying the electrodes, and a partially conductive removable cover overlying the gel layer. The device may be operated initially with the cover in place to allow reduced stimulation to identify a suitable nerve stimulation point. The cover may then be removed, and the device operated at the identified point. The cover may include perforations allowing the gel to contact the patient; or may be a sacrificial gel layer. | 02-27-2014 |
20140066741 | Disposable ECG Leadwire Connector - The ECG leadwire connector is designed in a way that allows low cost high volume manufacturing of an ECG leadwire assembly using standard continuous web converting processes and materials. The integrated ECG leadwire connector is assembled using the same printing and laminating processes that are used to construct the rest of the leadwire assembly. Patient safety requirements are met by the physical dimensions of the connector electrical contacts and by the thickness of a dielectric isolation feature which prevents inadvertent contact with potentially hazardous potentials, while still allowing the connector pins to make contact with the leadwire conductors. The connector also incorporates and RFID tag that allows multiple leadwire configurations to be accommodated and identified and authenticated during use. | 03-06-2014 |
20140088399 | METHOD OF ENHANCING THE SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (SNR) OF MEASURED ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG) SIGNALS AND A CARDIAC DEVICE FOR USE IN DETECTING HEARTBEATS - A method of enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of measured electrocardiogram (ECG) signals is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least three cardiac input signals derived from the measured ECG signals S | 03-27-2014 |
20140114167 | Patient-Readable Portable Cardiac Monitor - Systems and devices to gather data from a subject's heart, analyze said data to determine whether the subject is experiencing cardiac arrhythmia, and display results of said determining. Use, and display of cardiac condition information, are preferably simple and unambiguous to untrained users. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114168 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NERVE MAPPING AND MONITORING - Embodiments can include a nerve mapping and monitoring system that can include a multi-polar stimulation unit, an electrical connector, an instrument having a grid array, where the grid array can comprise a plurality of electrodes, where each of the plurality of electrodes can be configured to be stimulated by the multi-polar stimulation unit, a recording element, where the recording element can be configured to detect a muscle response elicited by the grid array, and a computer, where the computer can be configured to monitor the muscle response elicited by the grid array such that neural structures can be identified and avoided. | 04-24-2014 |
20140155725 | METHOD OF SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT FOR ECG DEVICES - An embodiment of the invention comprises a method of monitoring cardiac electrical activity with two or more ECG devices and computing an enhanced cardiac electrical signal from the cardiac electrical signals obtained from the two or more ECG devices. Electrodes of the two or more ECG devices are positioned in a manner to provide an electrical potential difference that is large enough to give useful information about a given ECG signal. The method further includes recommending addition of a supplemental ECG device when it is determined that the one or more of the existing ECG devices are inadequate for providing cardiac electrical data that identifies a specific cardiac event. | 06-05-2014 |
20140163349 | Miniature ECG Data Acquisition Device - An apparatus for generating ECG recordings and a method for using the same are disclosed. The apparatus includes a handheld device having four electrodes on an outer surface thereof, the handheld device having an extended configuration and a storage configuration. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to measure signals between the electrodes to provide signals that are used to generate an ECG recording selected from the group consisting of standard lead traces and precordial traces. When the handheld device is in the extended configuration and the first and second electrodes contact a first hand of a patient such that the first and second electrodes contact different locations on the first hand, the third electrode is in contact with a location on the patient's other hand and the fourth electrode contacts a point on the patient's body that depends on the particular trace being measured. | 06-12-2014 |
20140171776 | SEAMLESSLY EMBEDDED HEART RATE MONITOR - This is directed to an electronic device having an integrated sensor for detecting a user's cardiac activity and cardiac electrical signals. The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user's cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user's skin through the electronic device housing to the leads. In some embodiments, the leads can be coupled to pads placed on the exterior of the housing. The pads and housing can be finished to ensure that the pads are not visibly or haptically distinguishable on the device, thus improving the aesthetic qualities of the device. Using the detected signals, the electronic device can identify or authenticate the user and perform an operation based on the identity of the user. In some embodiments, the electronic device can determine the user's mood from the cardiac signals and provide data related to the user's mood. | 06-19-2014 |
20140213880 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 07-31-2014 |
20140213881 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The invention provides an electrode and associated electrode holder that are used for physiological measurements, e.g. measurements of signals that can be processed to generate ECG and TBI waveforms. The electrode and electrode holder connect to each other using a magnetic interface. In embodiments, for example, the magnetic interface includes oppositely polled magnets integrated in both the electrode and electrode holder. The magnets are typically rare earth magnets coated with a thin, electrically conductive metal film. This way, when the magnets come in contact with each other, the metal films touch to form both a mechanical and electrical connection. Thus the magnetic interface can replace conventional mechanisms used to connect rivet-based electrodes to leads, which are typically used to secure electrodes for physiological measurements. | 07-31-2014 |
20140221807 | SENSOR PLATFORM AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Provided is a sensor platform and a method of preparing the same. The sensor platform may include a hydrogel sheet comprising a net structure; an electrolyte applied to the net structure; and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the hydrogel sheet. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221808 | COVER SHEET FOR A BODY MEASURING APPARATUS AND AN AUTOMATIC SHEET DISPENSER THERFOR - A cover sheet ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140243643 | EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF ELECTRODE CONTACT WITH A SKIN SURFACE - An instrument that utilizes body contact electrodes evaluates the quality of the connections made between the electrodes and the body. An electrode contact quality evaluation circuit performs the quality evaluation, such as by determining contact impedances for the electrodes. The corresponding contact quality of each electrode is conveyed to the user. | 08-28-2014 |
20140249398 | DETERMINING PULSE TRANSIT TIME NON-INVASIVELY USING HANDHELD DEVICES - A system and method to determine pulse transit time using a handheld device. The method includes generating an electrocardiogram (EKG) for a user of the handheld device. Two portions of the user's body are in contact with two contact points of the handheld device. The method also includes de-noising the EKG to identify a start time when a blood pulse leaves a heart of the user. The method further includes de-noising a plurality of video images of the user to identify a pressure wave indicating an arterial site and a time when the pressure wave appears. Additionally, the method includes determining the PTT based on the de-noised EKG and the de-noised video images. | 09-04-2014 |
20140275934 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAY - A multi-electrode array with individually isolated electrodes each configurable for a target-containing carrier and a method for fabricating the array are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the array includes a substrate; and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the substrate. Each electrode of the plurality of electrodes has a conductive tip-end and an insulated remainder. A first electrode of the plurality of electrodes has a first configuration selected to bring a conductive tip end of the first electrode in proximity to a first target structure, and a second electrode of the plurality of electrodes has a second configuration selected to bring a conductive tip end of the second electrode in proximity to a second target structure. The first configuration and the second configuration are different. A first contact of the plurality of contacts may be electrically coupled to the first electrode through the substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288407 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH AND BIOELECTRODE PAD - An electrocardiograph measures an electrocardiac signal by processing electric signals detected by bioelectrode pads. The bioelectrode pads each includes a plurality of sheets of electrodes disposed by being stacked on each other; conductive gel sheets disposed alternately with the sheets of electrodes and interposed between the electrodes; and a dynamic pressure stabilizing plate. The electrocardiograph includes a first differential circuit for obtaining an electrocardiac source signal by taking the difference between signals each obtained from any one of the electrodes of each of two bioelectrode pads; a second differential circuit for obtaining a body motion noise signal by taking the difference between signals obtained from any two of the electrodes of each of said two bioelectrode pads; and a body motion noise removing circuit for removing the low frequency components of the body motion noise signal of each of said two bioelectrode pads from the electrocardiac source signal. | 09-25-2014 |
20140296686 | APPARATUS, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING ELECTROCARDIOGRAM - Embodiments of the present invention provides an apparatus containing a device communicably coupled to two electrodes that may be positioned on a body of a subject for obtaining 12 leads or 18 leads electrocardiogram. The two electrodes may obtain signal parameters such as arm leads (I, II, III, AVR AVL and AVF) and left chest leads (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6) and right chest leads (V1R, V2R, V3R, V4R, V5R, V6R). The signal parameters may be detected and collected by the device for processing thereof and thus obtain 12 leads or 18 leads electrocardiogram that may be transmitted to a health care provider for seeking health assistance based on the transmitted electrocardiogram. Further, a method for obtaining the electrocardiogram using two electrodes is also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140303471 | Non-Invasive Segmentable Three-Dimensional Microelectrode Array Patch For Neurophysiological Diagnostics And Therapeutic Stimulation - Implementations disclosed herein provide for a microneedle electrode system comprising a microneedle electrode patch connected to external electronics. The microneedle electrode patch comprises a first flexible substrate having a plurality of conductive pads disposed thereon, a plurality of three-dimensional, individually addressable microneedle electrode arrays where each array has a plurality of microneedles extending from an upper surface thereof and a lower surface adapted to contact a corresponding one of the plurality of conductive pads disposed on the first substrate, and a second flexible substrate having a plurality of openings defined therein dimensioned to accommodate at least a portion of the upper surface of the microneedle electrode array from which the microneedles extend. Each of the conductive pads is disposed in electrical communication with a corresponding one of the plurality of microneedle electrode arrays and the first and second substrate are bonded together such that each one of the plurality of microneedle electrode arrays extends through a corresponding one of the plurality of openings defined in the second substrate. | 10-09-2014 |
20140336494 | ELECTRODE SUPPORT STRUCTURE ASSEMBLIES - An electrode support structure assembly is provided comprising an electrode support structure including a plurality of splines. Each of the plurality of splines can have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The assembly further comprises a first element defining an axis and comprising an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a plurality of slots configured to receive the distal end portion of each of the plurality of splines. The first element is configured such that the distal end portion of each of the plurality of splines may move with respect to each slot. In accordance with some embodiments, the distal end portion of each of the plurality of splines comprises a section configured for engagement with the first element, wherein the section comprises a shoulder. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343391 | HEART ACTIVITY SENSOR STRUCTURE - A heart activity sensor structure includes a flexible textile substrate, and at least two electrodes with an electric insulation between each of the at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are applied on one side of the flexible textile substrate and configured to be placed against a skin of an exerciser in order to measure biosignals related to heart activity. The heart activity sensor also includes an electrostatic discharge shield applied on one side of the flexible textile substrate for protecting the at least two electrodes from static electricity. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343392 | OBJECT, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HEARTBEAT OR WHETHER OR NOT ELECTRODES ARE IN PROPER CONTACT - The invention discloses an object, a method and a system for detecting heartbeat or whether an electrode is in good contact. The heartbeat is detected by arranging multiple textile electrodes on the textile, using ECG equipotential line diagram, considering interference caused of human movement, and designing a separating electrode structure, electrode position, area and lead layout in an innovative manner; the dry electrode or capacitive coupling electrode is selected along with the change of environmental state so as to pick up the ECG signals; the contact between the electrode and the human body can be detected whether it is in a good state or not by measuring the noise, body surface impedance, muscle impedance and the like; in addition, the posture and action of human body can be speculated according to the wave mode and noise of the ECG signals. | 11-20-2014 |
20140364716 | ELECTRO-CARDIOGRAPH SENSOR MAT - The invention relates to an electrocardiograph sensor mat ( | 12-11-2014 |
20150018660 | Apparatus for Coupling to Computing Devices and Measuring Physiological Data - Devices, systems, and methods for measuring and monitoring biometric or physiological parameters in a user-friendly and convenient manner are disclosed. Relevant physiological parameters of the user may be measured as the user normally operates a computing device or other hand-operated or hand-held device. These parameters are measured using an accessory of the device such as a laptop case, a tablet computer case, a smartphone case, or a smart watch or smart armband. The accessory may include at least two or three electrodes for taking an electrocardiogram or other physiological parameters. The measured parameters are transmitted to the computing device. The computing device can be normally used while a physiological parameter monitoring and measurement application loaded onto the computing device operates in the background to receive the measured parameters. | 01-15-2015 |
20150051472 | CARD TYPE ELECTROCARDIO MEASURING DEVICE - Disclosed is a card type electrocardio measuring device, including: a circuit board ( | 02-19-2015 |
20150065844 | SELECTION OF OPTIMAL CHANNEL FOR RATE DETERMINATION - According to at least one example, an ambulatory medical device is provided. The device includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at spaced apart positions about a patient's body and a control unit. The control unit includes a sensor interface, a memory and a processor. The sensor interface is coupled to the plurality of electrodes and configured to receive a first ECG signal from a first pairing of the plurality of electrodes and to receive a second ECG signal from a second pairing of the plurality of electrodes. The memory stores information indicating a preferred pairing, the preferred pairing being either the first pairing or the second pairing. The processor is coupled to the sensor interface and the memory and is configured to resolve conflicts between interpretations of first ECG signal and the second ECG signal in favor of the preferred pairing. | 03-05-2015 |
20150080699 | METHOD OF DETECTING SIGNAL CLIPPING IN A WEARABLE AMBULATORY MEDICAL DEVICE - A wearable medical device and method of detecting clipping of ECG signals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wearable medical device comprises a plurality of ECG sensing electrodes configured to sense an ECG of a patient and an ECG acquisition circuit electrically coupled to a pair of the plurality of ECG sensing electrodes and configured to provide an amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal, a programmable attenuation/gain stage electrically coupled between a first gain stage and a second gain stage, an ADC electrically coupled to the ECG acquisition circuit to receive and digitize the amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal and provide a digitized ECG signal, and a signal conditioning to and control unit electrically coupled to the ECG acquisition circuit and the ADC to receive and monitor the digitized ECG signal and to detect clipping of the amplified and conditioned analog ECG signal based upon the digitized ECG signal. | 03-19-2015 |
20150327811 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - Systems and methods for monitoring the condition of electrodes used in biological signal measurement are provided. One method includes applying a first test signal having a first frequency to at least one of a plurality of electrodes and applying a second test signal having a second frequency to at least one of the plurality of electrodes. Both frequencies are below a frequency range associated with the biological signal. The method further includes capturing the biological signal while applying the plurality of test signals and generating an output signal that includes both the measured biological signal and the plurality of test signals. The method further includes retrieving an output amplitude for each of the plurality of test signals from the output signal and calculating an estimated impedance for each of the plurality of electrodes based on the retrieved output amplitudes of the plurality of test signals. | 11-19-2015 |
20150342528 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND VITAL SIGN SIGNAL MEASURING METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus determines whether a vital sign sensor is in contact with a human body and determines whether a contact state between the vital sign sensor and the human body is stable. The apparatus obtains an effective time-series signal by removing, from an output time-series signal of the vital sign sensor, a first time-series signal and a second time-series signal, the first time-series signal corresponding to a time period of a non-contact state and a second time-series signal corresponding to a time period of an unstable state. The apparatus analyzes the effective time-series signal to measure a value associated with a vital sign signal of the human body. | 12-03-2015 |
20150359492 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER RECOGNITION AND OBTAINING IMPEDANCE-MEASUREMENT SIGNALS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings of the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted, and used as a timing reference to extract and process another pulse characteristic signal. | 12-17-2015 |
20160007927 | SIGNAL DETECTION DEVICE, SIGNAL DETECTION METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SIGNAL DETECTION DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
20160022224 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING VITAL SIGNS USING BILATERAL PULSE TRANSIT TIME - The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g. blood pressure) from a patient that features: i) a housing that encloses a first sensor, that includes a first electrode and a first optical system configured to generate a first optical signal; ii) a second sensor that includes a second electrode and a second optical system configured to generate a second optical signal; iii) an amplifier system, in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes, configured to processes electrical signals from the first and second electrodes to generate an electrical waveform; and iv) a microprocessor, in electrical communication with the amplifier system, first optical system, and second optical system, the microprocessor configured to process the electrical waveform and first and second optical signals with an algorithm to determine at least one of the patient's vital signs. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038053 | SENSORS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE SENSORS, FOR MEASURING TISSUE - Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Disposable sensors are disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160081621 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MAPPING THE LOCATION OF A NERVE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for mapping the location of a nerve. The apparatus includes at least one stimulation module, a stimulation detection module, a distance module, and a mapping module. The stimulation module stimulates a nerve with an electrical stimulation current from at least one stimulation electrode. A stimulation detection module detects a muscle reaction resulting from stimulation of the nerve by the at least one stimulation electrode. The distance module uses information from the at least one stimulation electrode and from the stimulation detection module to calculate a distance between the at least one stimulation electrode and the nerve. The mapping module maps a location on the nerve using at least two distances calculated by the distance module and position information of the at least one stimulation electrode for each of the at least two distances calculated. | 03-24-2016 |
20160089051 | Impedance Measurement Process - A method for use in performing impedance measurements on a subject. The method includes, in a processing system, determining at least one first impedance value, measured at a site using a first electrode configuration, determining at least one second impedance value, measured at the site using a second electrode configuration, and determining the presence, absence or degree of an anomaly using the first and second impedance values. | 03-31-2016 |
20160100768 | MULTI-POINT PROBE, ELECTRONIC CONTACT SHEET FOR CONFIGURING THE SAME, MULTI-POINT PROBE ARRAY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a multi-point probe which is formed of a tubular laminate which is configured by winding an electronic contact sheet including a sheet-shaped insulating base material, a plurality of electronic contacts which are arranged to be separated from each other in a column shape on the sheet-shaped insulating base material, and a plurality of wirings which are connected to each of the electronic contacts on the sheet-shaped insulating base material from a first end towards a second end and laminating the electronic contact sheet to have multiple layers, in which the electronic contacts are not covered with the sheet-shaped insulating base material and are exposed, and the wiringsther than a wiring on the uppermost layer are laminated so that at least some parts thereof are covered with the sheet-shaped insulating base material. | 04-14-2016 |
20160113542 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates to a device comprising a number of electrode assemblies ( | 04-28-2016 |
20160120500 | FETAL HEART RATE MONITORING ASSEMBLY - A fetal heart rate measuring assembly ( | 05-05-2016 |
20160128598 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING MEASUREMENT ELECTRODES - A measurement device comprising includes a housing, an electronic unit included in the housing and configured to measure a biological state of a subject, and first and second electrodes disposed on a surface of the housing and are aligned along a first direction that is not orthogonal to one of first and second adjacent edges of the housing. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128635 | EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF ELECTRODE CONTACT WITH A SKIN SURFACE - An instrument that utilizes body contact electrodes evaluates the quality of the connections made between the electrodes and the body. An electrode contact quality evaluation circuit performs the quality evaluation, such as by determining contact impedances for the electrodes. The corresponding contact quality of each electrode is conveyed to the user. | 05-12-2016 |
20160144189 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NEUROSTIMULATION AND/OR NEURORECORDING - The disclosure describes devices and systems that include a grounding electrode. In one example, a system may include a first module including a pulse generator within a first housing, a second module comprising a switch matrix within a second housing distinct from the first housing, a connecting cable that connects the first module to the second module, a grounding electrode disposed distal of the first module and proximal of the second module, and a plurality of electrodes disposed distal of the second module, wherein each electrode of the plurality of electrodes are selectively coupled to the pulse generator via the switch matrix. These devices or system can be used to provide neurostimulation and/or neurorecording. | 05-26-2016 |
20160157749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF BIOIMPEDANCE - A portable device for measuring a bioimpedance-related property of tissue includes a plurality of electrodes arranged in a pattern on a surface and associated software for measuring bio-impedance related data of localized regions of tissue and calculate health-related parameters based on the measured data. These calculated parameters may be representative of muscular health of the localized tissue region. | 06-09-2016 |
20160174869 | ELECTRODE DEVICE FOR MEASURING IMPEDANCE OF HUMAN BODY AND APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME | 06-23-2016 |
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20160374618 | DETERMINING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS USING MOVEMENT DETECTION - Certain aspects of the disclosure are directed to determining cardiac physiological parameters. Specific embodiments concern an arrangement of apparatuses including a platform region configured and arranged with an area for the user to stand, a plurality of force sensors including sensor circuitry, and a processor circuitry. The force sensors provide a plurality of analog signals while the user is standing on the platform region. The processor circuitry is configured and arranged to determine cardiac physiological parameters of the user corresponding to a graphical representation of cardiac movements, by processing the analog signals, mitigating at least some effect on the analog signals attributable to postural sway of the user, and generating data indicative of the physiological parameters based on said processing of the analog signals and the mitigating of at least some of the effect on the analog signals attributable to postural sway of the user. | 12-29-2016 |
20190142292 | SEAMLESSLY EMBEDDED HEART RATE MONITOR | 05-16-2019 |