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20120289791 | Calculating and Monitoring the Efficacy of Stress-Related Therapies - In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing data streams from at least two of an accelerometer, a heart-rate monitor, a blood-pressure monitor, a pulse oximeter, or a mood sensor monitoring a person, analyzing data sets collected from the person when the person is engage and not engaged in a therapy, and determining a current stress factor for the therapy on the person based on the analysis. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290215 | Calculating and Monitoring a Composite Stress Index - In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing data streams from a first group of physiological sensors monitoring a person, a second group of deconfounding sensors monitoring the person, and a third group of sensors monitoring a stressor, analyzing data sets collected from the person when the person is exposed and not exposed to the stressor, and determining a current stress factor for the stressor with respect to the person based on the analysis. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290266 | Data Aggregation Platform - In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing an original data stream from a sensor, associating a timestamp with each of the samples in the data stream based on a system clock, and recording the original data stream with the associated timestamps. | 11-15-2012 |
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20090221006 | DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CROHN'S DISEASE USING THE OMPC ANTIGEN - The present invention provides a method of diagnosing Crohn's disease in a subject by determining the presence or absence or IgA anti-OmpC antibodies in the subject, where the presence of the IgA anti-OmpC antibodies indicates that the subject has Crohn's disease. | 09-03-2009 |
20090221007 | DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CROHN'S DISEASE USING THE OMPC ANTIGEN - The present invention provides a method of diagnosing Crohn's disease in a subject by determining the presence or absence or IgA anti-OmpC antibodies in the subject, where the presence of the IgA anti-OmpC antibodies indicates that the subject has Crohn's disease. | 09-03-2009 |
20100196509 | Methods for Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometrial Cancer - The present invention discloses methods of using endothelial membrane protein 2 (EMP2) as a biomarker for stratification of endometrial premalignancy, diagnosing, staging and imaging of endometrial neoplasia. Further, methods for identifying pharmaceutical/therapeutic modalities are described, including compositions which modulate glycolipid-enriched lipid raft microdomains (GEMs). | 08-05-2010 |
20100267037 | GENOTOXICITY AS A BIOMARKER FOR INFLAMMATION - The invention provides a method for detection of inflammatory disease in a subject that comprises assaying a test sample of peripheral blood from the subject for a marker of DNA damage. An elevated amount of marker present in the test sample compared to control sample is indicative of inflammatory disease activity, including sub-clinical inflammation. The method can be adapted for quantitatively monitoring the efficacy of treatment of inflammatory disease in a subject. Markers of DNA damage include single- and/or double-stranded breaks in leukocytes, oxidative DNA damage in leukocytes, or a marker of nitric oxide oxidative activity (protein nitrosylation in leukocytes). The inflammatory disease can be inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). The invention may also be used for detection of other types of inflammatory disease, such as non-immune intestinal inflammatory disease (diverticulitis, pseudomembranous colitis), autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, uveitis, vasculitis), or non-immune lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and interstitial pneumonitis). This unexpected discovery of markers of genotoxicity present in circulating leukocytes enables detection of inflammation occurring at a localized site with a relatively simple and minimally invasive assay using peripheral blood. | 10-21-2010 |
20100272732 | EMP2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of | 10-28-2010 |
20110124644 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING AND CHARACTERIZING CANNABINOID SIGNALING IN CROHN'S DISEASE - Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease by determining the presence or absence of variants at the CNR2 (cannabinoid) genetic locus and serological markers is disclosed Methods of diagnosing a Crohn's Disease sub-type by determining the presence or absence of one or more risk variants at the CNR2 5 locus and the presence or absence of ASCA, OmpC, 12 and/or anti-Cbir1 antibodies are included | 05-26-2011 |
20120020983 | EMP2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of | 01-26-2012 |
20120264620 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER - The present invention discloses methods of using endothelial membrane protein 2 (EMP2) as a biomarker for stratification of endometrial premalignancy, diagnosing, staging and imaging of endometrial neoplasia. Further, methods for identifying pharmaceutical/therapeutic modalities are described, including compositions which modulate glycolipid-enriched lipid raft microdomains (GEMs). | 10-18-2012 |
20130034555 | EPITHELIAL MEMBRANE PROTEIN 2 (EMP2) BINDING REAGENTS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES IN OCULAR DISEASES - A method is disclosed for treating diseases or disorders of the eye involving undesired expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) by administration of endothelial membrane protein 2 (EMP2) inhibitor. The present invention relates to the direct treatment of macular degeneration, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by administering an EMP2 inhibitor intraocularly or systemically. | 02-07-2013 |
20130230527 | EMP2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of | 09-05-2013 |
20130323746 | GENOTOXICITY AS A BIOMARKER FOR INFLAMMATION - The invention provides a method for detection of inflammatory disease in a subject that comprises assaying a test sample of peripheral blood from the subject for a marker of DNA damage. An elevated amount of marker present in the test sample compared to control sample is indicative of inflammatory disease activity, including sub-clinical inflammation. The method can be adapted for quantitatively monitoring the efficacy of treatment of inflammatory disease in a subject. Markers of DNA damage include single- and/or double-stranded breaks in leukocytes, oxidative DNA damage in leukocytes, or a marker of nitric oxide oxidative activity (protein nitrosylation in leukocytes). The inflammatory disease can be inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). The invention may also be used for detection of other types of inflammatory disease, such as non-immune intestinal inflammatory disease (diverticulitis, pseudomembranous colitis), autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, uveitis, vasculitis), or non-immune lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and interstitial pneumonitis). This unexpected discovery of markers of genotoxicity present in circulating leukocytes enables detection of inflammation occurring at a localized site with a relatively simple and minimally invasive assay using peripheral blood. | 12-05-2013 |
20130344078 | EMP2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of | 12-26-2013 |
20140072569 | EMP2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of | 03-13-2014 |
20140234308 | TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER WITH COMPANION DIAGNOSTIC - Despite advances in therapy, breast cancer remains the most common malignancy in women. Of particular concern is the aggressive triple negative subtype that lacks the BRCA1 mutation, estrogen receptor, and epidermal growth factor type 2 receptor (Her-2/neu), which accounts for approximately half of all breast cancer deaths. Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating breast cancer, including the triple negative subtype. | 08-21-2014 |
20150079089 | EMP2 REGULATES ANGIOGENESIS IN CANCER CELLS THROUGH INDUCTION OF VEGF - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for modulating neovascularization. The disclosed compositions find particular use in the treatment of uterine cancers, specifically endometrial cancers. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079116 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS FOR RESPONSE TO 6-THIOPURINE THERAPY - NK cell licensing predisposes patients to chronic inflammatory disease. Methods and kits to diagnose and treat chronic inflammatory disease based on genetic haplotype and cytokine profile are described herein. | 03-19-2015 |
20150329621 | ANTI-EMP2 THERAPY REDUCES CANCER STEM CELLS - Reduction of EMP2 expression and/or anti-EMP2 therapy reduces cancer stem cells in multiple types of cancer. For example, breast cancers stem cells were defined by the presence of HIF-1α, CD44 and ALDH. It is found that anti-EMP2 IgG1 can be used to reduce the numbers of cancer stem cells. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329641 | EMP2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of | 11-19-2015 |
20160000841 | Compositions and Methods for Promoting Growth of Beneficial Microbes to Treat or Prevent Disease or Prolong Life - Inoculation of ATM-deficient mice with probiotic microorganisms, such as | 01-07-2016 |
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20130002534 | Systems and Methods for Controlling a Cursor on a Display Using a Trackpad Input Device - Systems and methods for controlling a cursor on a display using a trackpad input device are disclosed. The systems and methods may be directed to controlling the cursor on a display separate from the trackpad input device, based on information identified about a motion of a trackpad input device or a computing device. A conversion factor may be determined to relate input to the trackpad input device with control of the cursor on the display in response to the input. The conversion factor can be adjusted when the motion information indicates that the trackpad input device or computing device is in motion. An input signal from an input to the trackpad input device may be smoothed by filtering out a mechanical vibration signal within the input signal. The input signal may also be smoothed by subtracting the absolute motion of the trackpad input device from the input signal. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002545 | WEARABLE COMPUTER WITH CURVED DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION TOOL - Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for interfacing with a wearable heads-up display via a touch-operable input device. The wearable heads-up display may include a display element for receiving and displaying display information received from a processor, and may also include a wearable frame structure supporting the display element and having a side-arm extending away from the display element. In some embodiments, the display information may appear at least partially curved to a user. In some embodiments, only a portion of the display information is shown on the at least one display element. The side-arm may be configured to secure the heads-up display to a user's body in a manner such that the display element is disposed within a field of view of the user. The touch-operable input device secured to the wearable frame structure is configured to sense at least one of a position and movement of a touch or finger along a planar direction relative to a surface of the input device, and to provide corresponding input information to the processor. A navigation tool may also be displayed on the at least one display element for indicating the location of the touch on the touch-operable input device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130002724 | WEARABLE COMPUTER WITH CURVED DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION TOOL - Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for interfacing with a wearable heads-up display via a touch-operable input device. The wearable heads-up display may include a display element for receiving and displaying display information received from a processor, and may also include a wearable frame structure supporting the display element and having a side-arm extending away from the display element. In some embodiments, the display information may appear at least partially curved to a user. In some embodiments, only a portion of the display information is shown on the at least one display element. The side-arm may be configured to secure the heads-up display to a user's body in a manner such that the display element is disposed within a field of view of the user. The touch-operable input device secured to the wearable frame structure is configured to sense at least one of a position and movement of a touch or finger along a planar direction relative to a surface of the input device, and to provide corresponding input information to the processor. A navigation tool may also be displayed on the at least one display element for indicating the location of the touch on the touch-operable input device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130021225 | Nose Bridge Sensor - Systems and methods for selecting an action associated with a power state transition of a head-mounted display (HMD) in the form of eyeglasses are disclosed. A signal may be received from a sensor on a nose bridge of the eyeglasses indicating if the HMD is in use. Based on the received signal, a first powers state for the HMD may be determined. Responsive to the determined first power state, an action associated with a power state transition of the HMD from an existing power state to the first power state may be selected. The action may be selected from among a plurality of actions associated with a plurality of state transitions. Also, the action may be a sequence of functions performed by the HMD including modifying an operating state of a primary processing component of the HMD and a detector of the HMD configured to image an environment. | 01-24-2013 |
20130063486 | Optical Display System and Method with Virtual Image Contrast Control - A method includes generating a light pattern using a display panel and forming a virtual image from the light pattern utilizing one or more optical components. The virtual image is viewable from a viewing location. The method also includes receiving external light from a real-world environment incident on an optical sensor. The real-world environment is viewable from the viewing location. Further, the method includes obtaining an image of the real-world environment from the received external light, identifying a background feature in the image of the real-world environment over which the virtual image is overlaid, and extracting one or more visual characteristics of the background feature. Additionally, the method includes comparing the one or more visual characteristics to an upper threshold value and a lower threshold value and controlling the generation of the light pattern based on the comparison. | 03-14-2013 |
20130135353 | Head-Angle-Trigger-Based Action - Methods and devices for applying at least one manipulative action to a selected content object are disclosed. In one aspect, a head-mounted-device (HMD) system includes at least one processor and data storage with user-interface logic executable by the at least one processor to apply at least one manipulative action to a displayed content object based on received data that indicates a first direction in which the HMD is tilted and an extent to which the HMD is tilted in the first direction. The at least one manipulative action is applied to a degree corresponding to the indicated extent to which the HMD is tilted in the first direction. | 05-30-2013 |
20130154906 | DETERMINING WHETHER A WEARABLE DEVICE IS IN USE - Systems and methods for selecting an action associated with a power state transition of a head-mounted display (HMD) in the form of eyeglasses are disclosed. A signal may be received from a sensor on a nose bridge of the eyeglasses indicating if the HMD is in use. Based on the received signal, a first powers state for the HMD may be determined. Responsive to the determined first power state, an action associated with a power state transition of the HMD from an existing power state to the first power state may be selected. The action may be selected from among a plurality of actions associated with a plurality of state transitions. Also, the action may be a sequence of functions performed by the HMD including modifying an operating state of a primary processing component of the HMD and a detector of the HMD configured to image an environment. | 06-20-2013 |
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20140101608 | User Interfaces for Head-Mountable Devices - Methods, apparatus, and computer-readable media are described herein related to a user interface (UI) for a head-mountable device (HMD). A computing device, such as an HMD, can display at least a portion of a first linear arrangement of cards. The first linear arrangement can include an ordered plurality of cards that can include an actionable card and a bundle card that can correspond to a group of cards. A moveable selection region can be displayed. A given card can be selected by aligning the selection region with the given card. After selection of a bundle card, the computing device can display a second linear arrangement of cards that includes a portion of the corresponding group of cards. After selection of an actionable card, the computing device can display a third linear arrangement of cards that includes action card(s) selectable to perform action(s) based on the actionable card. | 04-10-2014 |
20150304253 | Experience Sharing with Commenting - Exemplary embodiments involve real-time commenting in experience-sharing sessions. An exemplary method involves: (a) a server system facilitating an experience sharing session between a sharing device and one or more viewing devices, wherein the server system receives media in real-time from the sharing device and transmits the media to the one or more viewing devices in real-time, wherein the media comprises video; (b) during the experience sharing session, the server system receiving one or more comments from one or more of the viewing devices; (d) the server system filtering the received comments in real-time based on filter criteria; and (e) the server system initiating real-time delivery, to the sharing device, of one or more of the received comments that satisfy the filter criteria. | 10-22-2015 |
20160027210 | Composite Image Associated with a Head-Mountable Device - In one aspect, an HMD is disclosed that provides a technique for generating a composite image representing the view of a wearer of the HMD. The HMD may include a display and a front-facing camera, and may be configured to perform certain functions. For instance, the HMD may be configured to make a determination that a trigger event occurred and responsively both generate a first image that is indicative of content displayed on the display, and cause the camera to capture a second image that is indicative of a real-world field-of-view associated with the HMD. Further, the HMD may be configured to generate a composite image that combines the generated first image and the captured second image. | 01-28-2016 |
20160080672 | Preparation of Image Capture Device in Response to Pre-Image-Capture Signal - Embodiments may be implemented by a computing device, such as a head-mountable display or mobile phone, in order to pre-emptively warm up the device's camera, when it is probable that a user will be taking a photo. An illustrative method involves a computing device (a) receiving sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the computing device, wherein the computing device comprises an image-capture device, (b) analyzing the sensor data to detect at least one pre-image-capture signal, wherein the at least one pre-image-capture signal indicates a subsequent image-capture signal is likely to be received, and (c) in response to detecting the at least one pre-image-capture signal, causing the computing device to initiate an image-capture preparation process that prepares the image-capture device to capture an image. | 03-17-2016 |
20160103483 | Methods to Pan, Zoom, Crop, and Proportionally Move on a Head Mountable Display - Methods, apparatus, and computer-readable media are described herein related to displaying and cropping viewable objects. A viewable object can be displayed on a display of a head-mountable device (HMD) configured with a hand-movement input device. The HMD can receive both head-movement data corresponding to head movements and hand-movement data from the hand-movement input device. The viewable object can be panned on the display based on the head-movement data. The viewable object can be zoomed on the display based on the hand-movement data. The HMD can receive an indication that navigation of the viewable object is complete. The HMD can determine whether a cropping mode is activated. After determining that the cropping mode is activated, the HMD can generate a cropped image of the viewable object on the display when navigation is complete. | 04-14-2016 |
20160110783 | Experience Sharing for a Registry Event - Disclosed herein are methods and corresponding systems for facilitating a live registry event between a shopper and one or more remote viewers. In the live registry event, the shopper, registers for gifts that they would like to receive while sharing their registering experience with the viewers in real-time. When the user registers for an item, a server system allows the viewers to purchase the gift for the shopper. | 04-21-2016 |
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20140365390 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION - Embodiments of the invention leverage mobile proliferation to enable laypersons to initiate a timely and effective emergency response in case of an emergency, such as a medical emergency, e.g. cardiac event. Mobile apps are made available as part of an organization's overall response plan and program, allowing bystanders of emergency events to easily initiate notification of trained responders, for example in their facility, in a timely manner commensurate with the type of emergency specific to their facility. More particularly, embodiments of the invention use mobile applications to alert certified first trainees to respond to the scene of the emergency. | 12-11-2014 |
20150112704 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING AND MAINTAINING EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - Embodiments of the invention provide a uniquely accountable mechanism to provide emergency responders with accurate and verifiable data regarding the location and operational readiness of emergency equipment immediately upon notification of an emergency. The invention tracks, records, and establishes workflows to maintain emergency medical equipment, such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs), by non-technical, non-healthcare providers for use by emergency responders in pre-hospital, pre-EMS medical emergencies. The unique and verifiable data obtained from this process is used as part of an emergency notification system that provides emergency responders, such as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) responders, in an organizational setting, with immediate and accurate information identifying the nearest operationally ready medical device at the time of the emergency, which information has heretofore never been available to emergency responders such as SCA responders. | 04-23-2015 |
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20100305406 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GYNECOLOGICAL USE - A device for gynecological examination has an imaging unit, which may include an illumination source, an imaging unit and an optical system, positioned within a speculum type device, typically between the blades thereof. The imaging unit is positioned at the end of an elongated rod that is positioned within a guide tube, both of which pass from between the blades down through the speculum handle, where they can be manipulated by a user to push the unit upward and forward for better viewing. A transmitter for transmitting sensed data to an external or remote receiver may be part of or may be separate from the device. The device may have non-imaging sensors, such as a pH sensor, a sensor to sense electrical impedance of tissues, a temperature sensor, etc., either by itself or in addition to an imager. A system may further include a remote receiver, a processor for processing data and a monitor for presenting images to the user in real time. | 12-02-2010 |
20110120279 | Manual Food Dicer - A manually operated food dicer having a frame structure which is supported above a support surface, the frame structure having a top surface that includes at least a first slicing blade and at least one carriage guide configuration. A food item carriage displaceably deployed on the frame structure by way of the carriage guide configuration, the food item carriage including an upper receptacle for receiving food items and a lower dicing blade platform. As the food item carriage traverses the length of the frame structure in a cutting direction, the upper receptacle passes over the slicing blade resulting in a slide of the food item being deposited on the lower dicing blade platform, after which the carriage guide configuration brings a top surface of the lower dicing blade platform into contact with a bottom dicing surface of the frame structure further cutting the food item slice into diced food cubes. | 05-26-2011 |
20110306855 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF BLEEDING - A device, system and method for detecting bile and blood are provided. The device may comprise a housing having a gap through which in-vivo fluids may flow, illumination sources on one side of the gap, a light detector which is facing the illumination sources and is positioned on the opposite side of the gap for detecting light which passes through the in-vivo fluids, and a transmitter to transmit the detected signals generated according to the detected light. The system may further comprise a receiver to receive the detected signals transmitted by the transmitter, and a processor. The method may comprise comparing the detected signals with a predetermined threshold calculated from the transmission spectra of bile and of blood and determining the presence and/or concentration of bile and blood in-vivo. | 12-15-2011 |
20120325066 | Manual Food Dicer - A manually operated food dicer having a frame structure which is supported above a support surface, the frame structure having a top surface that includes at least a first slicing blade and at least one carriage guide configuration. A food item carriage displaceably deployed on the frame structure by way of the carriage guide configuration, the food item carriage including an upper receptacle for receiving food items and a lower dicing blade platform. As the food item carriage traverses the length of the frame structure in a cutting direction, the upper receptacle passes over the slicing blade resulting in a slide of the food item being deposited on the lower dicing blade platform, after which the carriage guide configuration brings a top surface of the lower dicing blade platform into contact with a bottom dicing surface of the frame structure further cutting the food item slice into diced food cubes. | 12-27-2012 |
20130218149 | CRYO-THERAPY SPRAY DEVICE - A device for cryotherapy treatment of gastrointestinal lesions includes a cooling member that may be attached to a first tube for pressurizing cryogenic fluid through the tube and into the cooling member through nozzles located at the distal end of the first tube. A second tube may be attached to the cooling member for evacuating the cryogenic fluid from within the cooling member, following the fluid's expansion once it exits the first tube. The cryotherapy device may be attached to an endoscope such that the first tube may be passed through the endoscope's working channel, while the second tube may be passed along the endoscope's circumference. The cryotherapy device may further comprise securing means attached to the first tube, for securing the first tube to the endoscope's working channel, thus preventing free rotation of the cryotherapy device within the endoscope, relative to the rotation of the endoscope. In addition, the securing means assist in maintaining a constant and known location of the nozzles relative to the distal end of the endoscope. | 08-22-2013 |
20130304446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC NAVIGATION OF A CAPSULE BASED ON IMAGE STREAM CAPTURED IN-VIVO - A system and method for automatically navigating an in vivo imaging capsule in a body lumen. The system comprises an imaging capsule including an imager, optional pressure sensor for producing data of forces acting on the imaging capsule in vivo, and a transmitter to transmit image, positioning and pressure data from the capsule to an external unit. A positioning system for providing current position data of the capsule in vivo may be included in the capsule and/or external to it. External magnets may generate a magnetic field to scan a body lumen by causing a predetermined motion pattern of the imaging capsule within a region proximate to its current position, and generate a driving force to propel the imaging capsule according to a calculated target direction vector. A processor may calculate a target direction vector for propelling the imaging capsule based, on unique patterns identifiable in one or more images. | 11-14-2013 |
20140163449 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IN-VIVO PRESSURE - A differential pressure regulating device is provided for controlling in-vivo pressure in a body, and in particularly in a heart. The device may include a shunt being positioned between two or more lumens in a body, to enable fluids to flow between the lumens, and an adjustable flow regulation mechanism being configured to selectively cover an opening of the shunt, to regulate the flow of fluid through the shunt in relation to a pressure difference between the body lumens. In some embodiments a control mechanism coupled to the adjustable flow regulation mechanism may be provided, to remotely activate the adjustable flow regulation mechanism. | 06-12-2014 |
20140296666 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-VIVO DETECTION OF BLEEDING IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - In-vivo devices, systems and methods for the detection of blood within in-vivo bodily fluids. The methods include irradiating in-vivo fluids passing through a gap in a housing of an in-vivo device introduced to the GI tract of a subject with a plurality of illumination sources positioned on a first side of a gap; detecting with at least one light detector positioned on the opposite side of the gap and facing the illumination sources, light irradiated by the illumination sources; transmitting a plurality of values representing the light detected over time; converting these values to blood concentration values over time, and comparing the blood concentration values to a predetermined threshold value. Based on the comparison, the method includes determining the type of bleeding profile, such that if a plurality of blood concentration values measured consecutively is above the threshold value, the bleeding profile indicates bleeding. | 10-02-2014 |
20150138329 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC NAVIGATION OF A CAPSULE BASED ON IMAGE STREAM CAPTURED IN-VIVO - Embodiments of the invention include a method and system for displaying an in vivo imaging procedure. The method includes receiving real-time image data captured by the capsule, and continuously generating an updated summarized color bar, said color bar comprising color strips and time scale marks. The color bar is calculated based on color values of received image data, and is updated continuously as new image data is received. The displayed time period is periodically updated, for example based on pre determined fixed time intervals, based on varying time intervals, or based on an accumulated amount of received image data. Other methods of determining the periodic updates may be used. | 05-21-2015 |