Welch Allyn, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
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 |
20150286794 | APPARATUS FOR HEALTH CORRELATION ASSESSMENT - An apparatus, system and method for performing a health correlation assessment based upon results an eye contrast sensitivity measurement test of a person. The health correlation assessment yields a predictive and probabilistic measure of the likelihood of the person appropriately assigned to a particular clinical health classification. Such an eye contrast sensitivity measurement can be used to identify people who are likely to be within a pre-Alzheimer's disease state or within Alzheimer's disease state of health and identify those who should seek further clinical and/or other types of testing to ascertain their actual health status and to determine an appropriate course of medical treatment. | 10-08-2015 |
20150272452 | SINGLE SITE VITALS - A system configured to determine a characteristic of a patient includes a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to noninvasively determine a respective parameter of the patient, and wherein the parameter determined by each sensor is different from parameters determined by remaining sensors of the plurality of sensors. Such a system also includes a connector having a passage configured to direct pressurized fluid therethrough, wherein the plurality of sensors is connected to the connector. | 10-01-2015 |
20150265159 | NONCONTACT THERMOMETRY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes determining that a temperature measurement device is located within at least one of a distance range and an alignment range of a portion of a measurement site of the patient, providing an indication to a user of the device that the device is located within the at least one of the distance range and the alignment range, and determining, with the device, a first temperature of a first location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device. Such a method also includes determining, with the device, a second temperature of a second location on the portion of the measurement site without contacting the patient with the device, wherein the second location is different from the first location. Such a method further includes determining a third temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures. | 09-24-2015 |
20150238070 | MEDICAL DEVICE ILLUMINATOR AND CHARGING SYSTEM - A portable medical illuminator is configured for attachment to a medical device wherein the illuminator includes an illuminator housing and a light source disposed in relation to the housing. A portable rechargeable power supply is connected to the light source, and an inductive charging coil is disposed within the illuminator housing to enable contactless charging of the contained portable power supply. | 08-27-2015 |
20150230718 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A method of determining a blood pressure of a patient includes determining a plurality of pressure pulses, wherein each pressure pulse of the plurality of pressure pulses comprises a profile having a maximum profile height. The method also includes determining a pulse score associated with the plurality of pressure pulses, wherein the pulse score is determined based on the profiles of the pressure pulses and the maximum profile heights. The method further includes determining that the pulse score is above a pulse score threshold, and generating, in response to determining that the pulse score is above the pulse score threshold, a pulse curve based on the maximum profile heights. The method also includes determining the blood pressure of the patient without completely occluding a blood vessel of the patient, wherein the blood pressure is determined based on a plurality of values corresponding to respective points on the pulse curve. | 08-20-2015 |
20150223688 | Ophthalmoscope Device - An ophthalmoscope device includes a support structure, an image capture device, and a display device. The support structure is configured to be worn by a subject. The image capture device is configured to capture images of the eye fundus of the subject. The display device is configured to overlay images in the field of view of the subject. The overlaid images are used to align the pupil/fovea orientation axis with the optical axis of the image capture device. | 08-13-2015 |
20150223686 | Fundus Imaging System - A fundus imaging system includes: an image sensor array, where the image sensor array includes monochrome photodiodes and global shutter control, an illumination unit with one or more light-emitting diodes that have one or more dies, a computing system including a processor and memory, one or more lenses, one or more reflective mirrors, and a display. In an example method of use, a clinician positions a patient, initiates a focal adjustment, initiates a retinal imaging process, and the same or a different clinician views the image. In some embodiments, the imaging system is configured to analyze the image and identify detected physical attributes in the image relating to the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. | 08-13-2015 |
20150199584 | EDGE DETECTION IN IMAGES - An edge detection engine operates to scan an image to identify edges within the image. An annular aperture is used to locate the edges in the image. An output image is generated by the edge detection engine that identifies the locations of the edges found in the image. | 07-16-2015 |
20150182114 | Imager for Medical Device - A system for transmitting a temperature of a patient to an electronic medical record associated with the patient includes a thermometer with a digital display that is configured to display a temperature value associated with the temperature signal and at least one error-checking value. The system also includes a handheld imaging device including a camera to capture an image of the digital display of the thermometer, a processor to extract the text in the image using optical character recognition, and perform an error-check on the temperature value using the at least one error-checking value in the image, and to transmit the patient's identification number and temperature to an electronic medical record system. | 07-02-2015 |
20150141862 | Navigation Features for Electrocardiograph Device User Interface - An electrocardiograph device and methods of navigating displays of such a device are disclosed. In one example, an electrocardiograph device includes a display, a plurality of electrocardiograph signal leads, and a programmable circuit. The programmable circuit is configured to receive electrical signals via the electrocardiograph signal leads representative of a heartbeat of a patient. The programmable circuit is configured to generate a user interface to be presented on the display, the user interface comprising a lead display including a screen layout including a plurality of waveform regions. The waveform regions display a waveform corresponding to an electrical signal from one of the leads over a time interval including at least one heartbeat period. Selection of a region causes display of an extended waveform region displaying a waveform over a second time interval that is longer than the first time interval, and which includes a plurality of heartbeat periods. | 05-21-2015 |
20150133742 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH REMAINING VISITS INDICATOR - A medical instrument includes a remaining visits indicator. The remaining visits indicator visually identifies a number of patient visits that can be completed before recharging the medical instrument. | 05-14-2015 |
20150077268 | Continuous Patient Monitoring - A system for providing continuous monitoring of a patient includes: a first monitor device configured to measure one or more physiological attributes associated with the patient, the first monitor device being a contactless device; and a second monitor device configured to measure one or more physiological attributes associated with the patient, the second monitor device including one or more sensors contacting the patient; wherein, upon an alarm condition by the first monitor device, the second monitor device is configured to measure a physiological attribute and suppress the alarm condition when the second monitor device detects a non-alarm condition. | 03-19-2015 |
20140343967 | Methods to Improve Workflow by Automatically Adding Patient Identification - A method implemented on an electronic device for pairing patient records with a patient identifier includes programming a smart tag with the patient identifier. The smart tag is attached on an item associated with a patient. The patient identifier is read from the smart tag. The reading of the patient identifier from the smart tag activates a software application on the electronic device for reading the patient records. After the patient identifier is obtained, one of the patient records is automatically accessed on the electronic device using the patient identifier. | 11-20-2014 |
20140331298 | Remote Patient Monitoring - A method for securely transmitting medical data to and from a remote location includes configuring a first electronic computing device with provisioning information to access a firewall-protected electronic data network. Medical data is received at the first electronic computing device from a second electronic computing device. The medical data is transmitted to the firewall-protected electronic data network using the first electronic computing device. The provisioning information permits a secure connection between the second electronic computing device and a third electronic computing device on the firewall-protected electronic data network. | 11-06-2014 |
20140275902 | Device Configuration for Supporting a Patient Oxygenation Test - A physiological monitor device includes a central processing unit (CPU) that is configured to control operation of the device, a display screen, and one or more computer readable data storage media storing software instructions that, when executed by the CPU, cause the device to: create or modify a patient profile, select a patient test, store one or more test parameters selected or entered for the patient test, store one or more thresholds selected or entered for at least one of the test parameters, store one or more instructions for the patient, start the test, display test results while the test is in progress, determine whether any of the test parameters exceed limits set by the one or more thresholds, take one or more actions when it is determined that one or more of the test parameters exceed the limits set by the one or more thresholds, provide a summary and analysis of the test results, and send the test results to a computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140243694 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A body-worn patient monitoring device includes providing a substrate that supports one or more electrical connections to a patient's body. The method further includes determining a print pattern and thickness of a first material having a first resistivity to be printed on the substrate, determining a print pattern and thickness of a second material having a second resistivity to be printed on the substrate, printing the first material onto the substrate, and printing the second material onto the substrate wherein at least part of the second the material overlays the first material. | 08-28-2014 |
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 |
20140240126 | Anti-Loss for Medical Devices - A medical device system includes one or more anti-loss/anti-theft mechanisms. The medical device system comprises a wireless medical device and a docking station. An alarm is activated on one or more of the wireless medical device or the docking station when an alarm threshold is detected by one of the anti-loss/anti-theft mechanisms. | 08-28-2014 |
20140235963 | Remote Health Care System - A health care medical device includes one or more medical sensor devices, an assembly that houses the one or more medical sensor devices and a mobile electronic computing device with a display. The mobile electronic computing device is secured to the assembly. Medical data from the one or more medical sensor devices is transmitted to the mobile electronic computing device. | 08-21-2014 |
20140221796 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TEMPERATURE DETERMINATION - A temperature determination method includes temporarily contacting a forehead of a subject with a first surface of a removable patch, and exposing a second surface of the patch opposite the first surface to ambient conditions. The method also includes sensing a temperature of the first surface of the patch while the first surface is in contact with the forehead at a first location thereon, sensing a temperature of the second surface of the patch, and calculating a sub-skull temperature of the subject based on the sensed temperatures of the first and second surface. | 08-07-2014 |
20140209504 | CARTON HOLDER WITH DISPENSING CONFIGURATIONS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE - Systems and apparatuses directed to cartons with user selectable dispensing configurations. An example carton for dispensing a plurality of products stored therein includes a first removable feature configured to be selectively removed from a top surface to enable removal of a portion of a first end; a second removable feature configured to be selectively removed from the top surface to enable removal of a portion of a second end; and a third removable feature configured to be selectively removed from the top surface to enable removal of a portion of the top surface. The carton defines a closed configuration and a dispensing configuration that is defined by at least one of the portion of the first end being removed, the portion of the second end being removed, or the portion of the top surface being removed. Methods for manufacturing a carton with user selectable dispensing configurations are also contemplated. | 07-31-2014 |
20140201414 | PORTABLE INSTRUMENT AND DOCKING STATION WITH DIVIDED UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A universal serial bus (USB) communication system includes a portable instrument and a docking station that communicate with a host device using a divided USB communication device. A first portion of the USB communication device is provided in the portable instrument. A second portion of the USB communication device is provided in the docking station. The first portion includes a non-USB communication device that communicates with the second portion in a non-USB format. The second portion converts the communications into a USB format suitable for the host device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140176134 | APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF OPTICALLY IDENTIFIABLE OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS - An apparatus that can measure images of at least a portion of an eye and record data sets indicative of a neurological condition. A method interrelates an image and a data set to provide an interpretive result. The apparatus and method thereby provide guidance as to the presence of a medical condition in a patient. The apparatus and method can be used in an iterative measurement process, in which the apparatus attempts to discern normal health from a state of health that is not normal health. If the interpretive result is consistent with normal health, the process terminates, information is recorded, and an optional report is given. If the interpretive result is not consistent with normal health, the apparatus and method attempts to distinguish which condition is consistent with the data and images used, and can iterate with additional measurements and information to attempt to provide a useful interpretive result. | 06-26-2014 |
20140171805 | Temperature Measurement System - A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes measuring a first temperature of the patient with a temperature device, and measuring a second temperature of the patient. The method also includes determining a temperature value indicative of a core temperature of the patient based on at least one of the first and second temperatures. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167506 | MOBILE CART WITH CAPACITIVE POWER SUPPLY - A mobile system includes a mobile cart and an electronic device supported by the mobile cart. The mobile cart includes integral power storage structures that store electrical energy. The mobile cart also includes power supply electronics configured to supply the electrical energy to the electronic device to power the electronic device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140148653 | VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS - A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum. | 05-29-2014 |
20140142446 | BLOOD PRESSURE SLEEVE - A blood pressure sleeve includes a first sheet having a top side and a bottom side and a second sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface. The second sheet is attached to the first sheet and defines an inflatable portion, the first and second sheets each having a fluid impermeable surface. The inflatable portion includes an opening sized for receiving a port that interconnects the exterior of the sleeve with the interior of the inflatable portion and in which the first sheet includes a slotted portion opposite the port and aligned therewith to receive the port when the sleeve is wrapped about the limb of a patient, and in which at least a portion of the wrapped cuff is treated to reduce frictional effects. | 05-22-2014 |
20140121548 | FREQUENCY-ADAPTIVE NOTCH FILTER - One apparatus includes a notch filter that has a state observer unit and a parameter adaptation unit. The state observer unit is configured to receive a sampled noisy electrical signal and a sampled filtered electrical signal, the state observer unit having an estimated noise signal output, the estimated noise signal output carrying an estimated noise signal to be subtracted from the sampled noisy electrical signal, resulting in the filtered electrical signal. The parameter adaptation unit is configured to receive the estimated noise signal and an error signal from the state observer unit. The parameter adaptation unit is also configured to determine, based on the estimated noise signal and the error signal, an updated estimated noise frequency, thereby causing the state observer unit to generate an updated estimated noise signal to be provided on the estimated noise signal output. | 05-01-2014 |
20140100467 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A method for providing high voltage circuit protection for a patient monitor. The method includes providing a substrate that supports one or more electrical connections to a patient's body. The method further includes determining a print pattern and thickness of a first material having a first resistivity to be printed on the substrate, determining a print pattern and thickness of a second material having a second resistivity to be printed on the substrate, printing the first material onto the substrate, and printing the second material onto the substrate wherein at least part of the second the material overlays the first material. | 04-10-2014 |
20140094704 | RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF - A blood pressure cuff is defined by a first sheet, having an opening, and a second sheet. The second sheet is attached to a bottom of the first sheet to form an interior inflatable portion between the first sheet and the second sheet, with the opening of the first sheet fluidly interconnecting the interior inflatable portion with an exterior of the cuff. The blood pressure cuff is made from a single type of material and can be recycled, biodegradable, or composted. | 04-03-2014 |
20140088446 | CONFIGURABLE VITAL SIGNS SYSTEM - A method of determining a value indicative of a hemodynamic parameter of a patient includes performing a plurality of value determinations. Performing the plurality of value determinations includes determining a first value indicative of the hemodynamic parameter, determining, with a controller, a difference between the first value and a baseline associated with the first value, and replacing the baseline with the first value, in a memory of the controller, if the difference is outside of a predetermined range. The method also includes determining an estimate of the hemodynamic parameter based on acceptable values determined during the plurality of value determinations. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088394 | 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. | 03-27-2014 |
20140068237 | CENTRAL MONITORING STATION WARM SPARE - A method for preparing a computer for use as a central monitoring station includes connecting a computer to a network. An operating system is installed on the computer. Anti-virus software is installed on the computer. Licensing information is installed on the computer. Configuration information is stored on the computer. The configuration information is for the computer and at least one additional computer. A determination is made that the computer is to be activated as a first central monitoring station on the network. When the determination is made that the computer is to be activated as the first central monitoring station, the computer is configured according to a first subset of the configuration information. The computer is activated on the network as the first central monitoring station. | 03-06-2014 |
20140064331 | Probe Cover Container Identification - A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information. | 03-06-2014 |
20140040429 | Extensibility for Manipulation of Medical Data - A method for extending a functionality of a computing device programmed to obtain physiological measurements from a patient includes: registering, at the computing device, a plug-in module, the plug-in module providing additional functionality for the computing device; using the plug-in module to communicate with a medical device; commanding the medical device to obtain physiological information from a patient; receiving data associated with the physiological information from the medical device; and transferring the data to a central repository. | 02-06-2014 |
20130342826 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING SUBSURFACES OF A TARGET MATERIAL - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for aligning first and second light signals on an optical path directed to a target, where the first light signal provides a visualization of the target, and a portion of the second light signal reflects from at least one subsurface of the target. The method also includes aligning a first focal point of the first light signal and a second focal point of the second light signal, where the first focal point is at least in a first proximate location of the second focal point, and adjusting a first position of the first and second focal points to be in at least a second proximate location of the target without adjusting the at least first proximate location of the first focal point relative to the second focal point. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
20130338444 | REPLACEMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A light assembly for a hand-held medical diagnostic instrument. The light assembly includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, a light source mounted to the top surface, and the bottom surface having first and second electrical terminals. The light assembly further includes a circuit board disposed inclined to the substrate, the circuit board having first and second electrical terminals, a first connector mounting and electrically connecting the first electrical terminal of the substrate to the first electrical terminal of the circuit board, a second connector mounting and electrically connecting the second electrical terminal of the substrate to the second electrical terminal of the circuit board, a heat sink, and a thermal conductor thermally connecting at least one of the first and second electrical terminals of the substrate to the heat sink. | 12-19-2013 |
20130331716 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING APPARATUS - Adaptive attachments used in combination with a blood pressure cuff enable various blood pressure measurements to be taken in a hospital or other setting having various single and/or dual lumen manual or electronic blood pressure measuring equipment with a single, patient-worn cuff. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331036 | Using Near-Field Communication Both for Out-Of-Band Pairing and Physiological Data Transfer - A method for obtaining physiological data from a medical sensor device includes detecting a proximity of the medical sensor device by an electronic computing device. After the proximity is detected, a message is received from the medical sensor device. A determination is made as to whether the received message includes configuration information for a wireless communication link. When the received message includes the configuration information for the wireless communication link, the wireless communication link is used to receive physiological data from the medical sensor device and the received physiological data is processed at the electronic computing device. When the received message does not include configuration information for the wireless communication link, a determination is made as to whether the received message includes physiological data. When the received message includes the physiological data, the physiological data is processed at the electronic computing device. | 12-12-2013 |
20130311926 | USER INSTALLED APPLICATIONS IN A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER DISPLAY DEVICE - A physiological parameter display device displays data representing the current values of one or more physiological parameters of a patient. The device has an operating system that does not allow multiple-program execution. A program runs on the operating system. The program provides functionality that gives a user of the device an ability to install virtual applications on the device. In addition, the program provides functionality that gives the user an ability to run the virtual applications on the device while the device continues to display data representing the current value of the physiological parameter of the patient. | 11-21-2013 |
20130268890 | Medical Device Maintenance System - A system for maintaining medical devices includes: a computing device including memory and a processor that, when executing instructions stored on the memory, creates a user interface including: a health module providing a summary of a maintenance status of the medical devices; a location module providing a summary of a location of the medical devices; and a maintenance alert module providing a list of the medical devices needing maintenance, the list including a type of maintenance needed for each of the medical devices in the list. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268283 | Process to Streamline Workflow for Continuous Monitoring of a Patient - A method for displaying patient data includes receiving physiological data from a medical monitoring device. The medical monitoring device obtains the physiological data from a patient. A determination is made as to whether patient identification information and room location information have been received for the patient. When it is determined that both the patient identification information and the room location information for the patient have not been received, the physiological data is displayed at a temporary location on a display screen of a medical display device. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267861 | User Interface Enhancements for Physiological Parameter Monitoring Platform Devices - A method for configuring a presentation of physiological data for a patient includes identifying one or more physiological sensor modules that are connected in a physiological parameter monitoring device. After the physiological sensor modules are identified, the physiological parameter monitoring device is configured so that display areas are allocated on a display screen of the physiological parameter monitoring device for displaying physiological data for the patient. A separate display area is allocated for each identified physiological module. After one or more physiological sensor modules are detected as being connected, the physiological parameter monitoring device is automatically configured to include one or more additional display areas on the display screen for displaying physiological data for the patient. A separate additional display area is allocated for each of the additional physiological sensor modules that is connected. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267793 | Physiological Parameter Measuring Platform Device Supporting Multiple Workflows - A device obtains a series of measurements of a physiological parameter of one or more patients. The device displays a monitoring workflow home screen when the device is operating within a monitoring workflow. The device displays a non-monitoring workflow home screen when the device is operating within a non-monitoring workflow. The device displays a continuous workflow home screen when the device is operating within a continuous workflow. The monitoring workflow home screen, the non-monitoring workflow home screen, and the continuous workflow home screen are each different. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267792 | Central Station Integration of Patient Data - A method for displaying medical data includes receiving physiological data from a first medical monitoring device. The physiological data is obtained on a continuous basis. Physiological data is received from a second medical monitoring device. The physiological data from the second medical monitoring device is obtained on a non-continuous basis. The physiological data received from the first medical monitoring device and the physiological data received from the second medical monitoring device are displayed on a central display station. The central display station is located centrally within a care unit of a caregiving facility. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267783 | MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT - A medical diagnostic instrument that enables optical viewing of a target area, includes an optical system disposed within an instrument housing, the optical system including at least one primary optical element disposed along an optical axis. A focusing screen is distally aligned along the optical axis for focusing an image of the target area received from the optical system. The focusing screen enables a user to view the target area without requiring an eyepiece, thereby permitting the caregiver to conduct examinations without requiring intimate contact between the patient and the caregiver. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265327 | Combined Episodic and Continuous Parameter Monitoring - A method for displaying physiological data on a medical display device includes receiving one or more first units of physiological data from a first monitoring device. At least one of the first units of physiological data is received on a continuous basis. Each first unit of physiological data corresponds to a medical parameter being monitored by the first monitoring device. One or more second units of physiological data are received from a second monitoring device. At least one of the second units of physiological data is received on a non-continuous basis. Each second unit of physiological data corresponds to a medical parameter being monitored by the second monitoring device. The first and second units of physiological data are displayed on a single display screen of the medical display device. | 10-10-2013 |
20130245489 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TEMPERATURE - A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245488 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe having a head and an infrared temperature sensor disposed in the head. The system also includes a replaceable probe cover removably attachable to the head. The probe cover includes a body, a substantially cylindrical waveguide extending from the body, and a distal tip. The waveguide is configured to direct radiation entering the distal tip to the temperature sensor when the probe cover is attached to the head. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245467 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for correlating diagnostic readings obtained by at least two medical devices can include a pressure offset correction parameter that is calculated for the purpose of correlating oscillometric blood pressure readings between a “home” blood pressure monitor and an “office” blood pressure monitor. The offset correction parameter is used to adjust blood pressure readings of the “home” or “office” blood pressure monitor such that these readings can be validly compared with blood pressure readings obtained using the other blood pressure monitor. In this manner, a more complete and reliable blood pressure trend may be developed and used for managing blood pressure related medical conditions. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245457 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TEMPERATURE - A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient. | 09-19-2013 |
20130166903 | Communication of Information between a Plurality of Network Elements - A communications protocol interface may be configured as being divisible into a core portion and an extensible portion. The extensible portion of the communications protocol interface may be further configured so that each network element can communicate a unique and optimally small subset of actual interoperable data that corresponds to at least a portion of a larger defined data set. A software generator program may be configured to generate a set of extensible source code that operates upon the subset of actual data and that directs the execution of the extensible portion of the communications protocol interface for a particular network element. | 06-27-2013 |
20130148326 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBSERVING SUBSURFACES OF A TARGET MATERIAL - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for generating from a light source a light signal operating in a region of the light spectrum, modifying the light signal with a first polarization device having a first polarization state to generate a polarized light signal directed to a target, modifying a substantially specular reflection and a substantially diffused reflection of the polarized light signal generated from the target with a second polarization device having a second polarization state to generate mixed polarized light signals having a mixed polarization state, and adjusting the mixed polarization state to modify an observable range of subsurfaces of the target. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130145236 | Wireless Transmission Reliability - A method for performing error correction during a transmission of physiological data includes two or more data packets that are sent from a first electronic computing device to a second electronic computing device. Each of the data packets includes physiological data. Each of the data packets has a first packet size. Each of the data packets includes error correction information. The error correction information for each of the two or more packets is distributed across the two or more data packets. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144536 | Medical Device with Wireless Communication Bus - A medical device includes an internal wireless communication bus. The medical device comprises a first physiological sensor device comprising a first radio. The medical device further comprises a patient monitor device comprising a second radio. The medical device is configured to establish an internal wireless communication between the first radio and the second radio using the internal wireless communication bus. | 06-06-2013 |
20130137957 | THERMAL POWERED MEDICAL DEVICE - A thermal powered medical device generates power from a temperature differential between a living body and a differential temperature source. The power is supplied to power one or more electrical components of the medical device. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137939 | Medical Diagnostic System - An integrated portable medical diagnostic system (PMDS) provides easy and convenient access to one or more medical instruments for healthcare practitioners. The PMDS is utilized in an outpatient workflow in which the practitioner generally remains stationary, while patients rotate to and from the practitioner over the course of a medical examination or procedure. The PMDS includes a body including a plurality of compartments, a first compartment defines a first receptacle for a blood pressure monitor, a second compartment adjacent the first compartment defines a second receptacle for an otoscope and an ophthalmoscope, and a third compartment adjacent the second compartment defines a third receptacle for a thermometer. | 05-30-2013 |
20130131518 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PROBE, PROBE COVER, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. The instrument includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation that is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received from the emitter, whether a probe cover is mounted over the probe. A sensor can also be used to determine whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation received from the emitter, thereby indicating position of the sensor, and thus, the probe within the orifice. A special probe cover is disclosed, and methods of using the medical instrument are also disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
20130123641 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING SUBSURFACES OF A TARGET MATERIAL - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for aligning first and second light signals on an optical path directed to a target, where the first light signal provides a visualization of the target, and a portion of the second light signal reflects from at least one subsurface of the target. The method also includes aligning a first focal point of the first light signal and a second focal point of the second light signal, where the first focal point is at least in a first proximate location of the second focal point, and adjusting a first position of the first and second focal points to be in at least a second proximate location of the target without adjusting the at least first proximate location of the first focal point relative to the second focal point. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130096539 | MOTION SENSITIVE AND CAPACITOR POWERED HANDHELD DEVICE - A handheld device includes an electronic instrument and a capacitive power supply for storing and delivering power to the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply includes at least one capacitor, and an electronic circuit operable to boost a voltage from the capacitor to a higher voltage for use by the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply can be rapidly recharged. Some configurations include an accelerometer which permits the handheld device to detect movement and perform various operations responsive to detected movement. A dual charging station is also disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
20130063699 | Ocular Error Detection - A system for determining refractive eye aberrations includes an optical arrangement having a first conjugate lens having an effective focal length (EFL) of about 150 millimeters and a second conjugate lens having an EFL of about 88.9 millimeters. The first and second conjugate lens are each positioned in a housing along a return light path and are separated by a distance of about 238.9 millimeters. The arrangement enables a range of measurable diopters of an eye to be between about −10 diopters to about +10 diopters. | 03-14-2013 |
20130053708 | BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF - A blood pressure cuff includes a first bladder having a width, and a length transverse to the width. The blood pressure cuff also includes a second bladder connected to the first bladder and a port fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second bladders. | 02-28-2013 |
20130053707 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNASSISTED BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A blood pressure cuff includes a substantially cylindrical sleeve configured to accept an arm of a patient. The sleeve includes an inflatable bladder having a first end, and a second end disposed opposite the first end. The sleeve also includes an elastic panel connected intermediate the first and second ends of the bladder. The blood pressure cuff also includes a tail connected to the second end of the bladder. The tail includes a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to a central axis of the sleeve. | 02-28-2013 |
20130023772 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TEMPERATURE - A temperature probe includes a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip disposed at the distal end. The probe also includes an infrared sensor configured to measure a temperature of a structure disposed proximate the shaft. The probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed distal to the infrared sensor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient. | 01-24-2013 |
20130002420 | MOBILE MEDICAL WORKSTATION - A medical workstation is defined by a supporting structure having at least one medical diagnostic instrument disposed thereupon. A first display is further disposed on a first side of the supporting structure and a second display is disposed on a second side of the supporting structure in a manner substantially opposite from the first display. Each of the first and second displays are interconnected to the at least one medical diagnostic instrument to permit at least one of the displays in order to display diagnostic results and are tandemly or independently controllable. | 01-03-2013 |
20120296183 | DEVICE CONFIGURATION FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT OXYGENATION TEST - A method for performing a patient oxygenation test using one or more computing devices is provided. The patient oxygenation test comprises a plurality of instructions for implementing a workflow for determining an oxygenation status for a patient. An entry or selection is received of one or more physiological parameters for the patient to be monitored during the patient oxygenation test. An entry or selection is received of one or more thresholds for at least one of the physiological parameters to be monitored during the patient oxygenation test. A determination is made as to whether any of the physiological parameters exceed limits set by the one or more thresholds. One or more actions are taken when one or more of the physiological parameters exceed the limits set by the one or more thresholds. A summary and analysis are provided of the test results. | 11-22-2012 |
20120280664 | CAPACITIVE POWER SUPPLY FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - A handheld device includes an electronic instrument and a capacitive power supply for storing and delivering power to the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply includes at least one capacitor, and an electronic circuit operable to boost a voltage from the capacitor to a higher voltage for use by the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply can be rapidly recharged. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280576 | VARIABLE CONTROL FOR HANDHELD DEVICE - A handheld device includes a capacitance sensing variable control that detects the presence of and movement of a user's finger on an external surface of the device. The handheld device also includes a variable output power supply and an electronic device that is powered by the variable output power supply. Upon detection of the movement on the external surface of the device, the output of the variable output power supply is adjusted. The adjusted output changes the operation of the electronic device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120259978 | NETWORK PERFORMANCE MONITOR - Disclosed in this specification is a method for monitoring a network, such as the central monitoring station of a medical facility. Performance data from each of the network components of interest is monitored for compliance with certain component-specific criteria. Responses are generated if the performance data satisfies, or fails to satisfy, such criteria. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259673 | Risk-Based Complaint Management System - A risk-based complaint management system is provided to effectively prioritize risks and streamline a complaint process. The risk-based complaint management system comprises a risk assessment database and a risk engine. The risk assessment database is provided to establish and maintain product-specific questions. The product-specific questions are associated to risk and severity levels of product risk assessment. The risk engine is configured to determine a risk level of a customer complaint based on responses to the product-specific questions with regards to the customer complaint. | 10-11-2012 |
20120246375 | CONFIGURABLE HEALTH-CARE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus, system and method for providing health-care equipment in a plurality of customizable configurations. A configuration includes a selection and arrangement of health-care equipment modules that each provide specialized support for the provision of health care, including the measurement of physiological parameters. Various types of configurations include those adapted to be mounted upon a desk top or a wall surface, or adapted for wheel mounting or hand-carriable mobile configurations. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245478 | CUFF INTEGRITY DETECTION DURING INFLATION OF AN AUTOMATED BLOOD PRESSURE DEVICE - A method for detecting cuff slippage in a blood pressure monitoring device includes starting a cuff inflation on the blood pressure monitoring device. A plurality of pressure samples is obtained when the cuff is inflating. A level of background noise is determined during the cuff inflation. The level of background noise is determined from the plurality of pressure samples. When the background noise is determined, a determination is made from the plurality of blood pressure readings whether a pressure pattern indicating cuff slippage is obtained. | 09-27-2012 |
20120238890 | BODY WORN PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A DISPOSABLE ELECTRODE MODULE - A method for providing high voltage circuit protection for a patient monitor. The method includes providing a substrate that supports one or more electrical connections to a patient's body. The method further includes determining a print pattern and thickness of a first material having a first resistivity to be printed on the substrate, determining a print pattern and thickness of a second material having a second resistivity to be printed on the substrate, printing the first material onto the substrate, and printing the second material onto the substrate wherein at least part of the second the material overlays the first material. | 09-20-2012 |
20120226173 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS - Disclosed herein is a system for monitoring a patient that includes a cuff configured to inflate to at least partially occlude an artery of the patient and a cuff controller configured to control inflation and deflation of the cuff. The system also includes a sensor configured to receive a signal associated with the at least partially occluded artery and generate an output signal based on the received signal. Also included is a signal analysis module configured to receive the output signal and determine a first hemodynamic parameter based on a first set of data obtained during inflation of the cuff and a second set of data obtained during deflation of the cuff. | 09-06-2012 |
20120209079 | VAGINAL SPECULUM APPARATUS - A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a portable illumination assembly that is releasably attached to one of the upper blade and lower blade of a disposable vaginal speculum. The portable illumination assembly is defined by a housing that retains at least one LED and a portable power supply. The portable illumination assembly can be energized by an externally accessible member after the illuminator has been attached to the speculum. | 08-16-2012 |
20120191477 | Delivery of Information to Patients - A method for educating a patient in a location at which care will be given includes: positioning the patient in the location at which the patient will be examined by a caregiver; identifying one or more modules of educational information relevant to the patient; accessing the modules at a computing device located in the location; and presenting the modules to the patient. | 07-26-2012 |
20120157776 | CONTROLLING INTENSITY OF LIGHT EMITTED BY A DEVICE - A device has a capacitive surface and a light source. A user of the device uses the capacitive surface to change the intensity of light emitted by the light source. To increase and decrease the intensity of the light emitted by the light source, the user touches the capacitive surface with one or more fingers. | 06-21-2012 |
20120150051 | BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF - A blood pressure cuff is defined by a first sheet and a second sheet. The first sheet has a first interior-inflatable surface attached to a second interior-inflatable surface of the second sheet to form an interior-inflatable portion between the first sheet and second sheet. The interior-inflatable portion is in communication with an opening to fluidly interconnect the interior-inflatable portion with an exterior of the cuff. A textured surface is included on the second interior-inflatable surface. | 06-14-2012 |
20120146793 | LOSS PREVENTION SYSTEM - A loss prevention system comprises a protected article and a receiver. The protected article and the receiver are located in the same room. The loss prevention system can help to prevent loss or theft of the protected article. The protected article comprises a transmitter that emits an infrared signal. The infrared signal has a carrier frequency that is modulated to encode a digital signature. The receiver detects infrared signals. The receiver performs an alarm action if the receiver does not detect within a rolling time window an infrared signal having the carrier frequency that is modulated to encode the digital signature. | 06-14-2012 |
20120130197 | QUALITY MEASUREMENTS REPORTING FOR PATIENT CARE - A method for assisting a caregiver to satisfy one or more quality measures includes: selecting a quality measure; presenting, by a medical device, a first requirement associated with the quality measure to the caregiver; identifying, by the medical device, when the first requirement is satisfied; presenting a second requirement associated with the quality measure to the caregiver; identifying when the second requirement is satisfied; and selecting a billing code associated with the quality measure. Additional quality measures and/or requirements can also be addressed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120096367 | ADAPTIVE DISPLAY FOR PATIENT MONITORING - A system for displaying physiological parameters includes: a central processing unit (CPU) that is configured to control operation of a monitor device; a display screen; and a set of one or more computer readable data storage media storing software instructions that, when executed by the CPU, cause the monitor device to: detect a device that is added to the system, the device being used to measure at least one physiological parameter associated with a patient; provision the device; allow a user to select a skin defining a layout for displaying data associated with the physiological parameter measured by the device; allow the user to select a position of a window displaying the skin, the position selected from one of a plurality of cells on a matrix displayed on the display screen; and display the window on the display screen at the position. | 04-19-2012 |
20120094600 | PLATFORM FOR PATIENT MONITORING - A gateway device includes a transceiver in electrical communication with a processor, the transceiver being configured to communicate over a wireless network to both receive data from at least one body-worn sensor and transmit the data, and a plurality of indicator lights in electrical communication with the processor. A first of the indicator lights indicates successful power-on of the gateway device. A second of the indicator lights indicates establishment of a Bluetooth connection with a body-worn sensor. A third of the indicator lights indicates successful creation of a WiFi connection. A fourth of the indicator lights indicate successful creation of a cellular connection. | 04-19-2012 |
20120078660 | WEB-BASED TOOL TO PREPARE FOR AND SELECT AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEM - A web-based tool is provided that helps a healthcare provider to prepare for a transition to an EHR system and to select an EHR system that is appropriate for the healthcare provider's practice. A server provides questionnaire webpages to the healthcare provider. The questionnaire webpages include questionnaires to be completed by the healthcare provider. The server receives responses to the questionnaires. The server can generate an EHR transition plan based on the responses. In addition, the server can generate a request for proposal (RFP). The RFP contains a description of an appropriate EHR system. The server generates the description of the appropriate EHR system based on the responses. The RFP also contains a request by the healthcare provider for a proposal to provide the appropriate EHR system to the healthcare provider. The server then sends the RFP to vendors selected by the healthcare provider. | 03-29-2012 |
20120065473 | DIGITAL OTOSCOPE - An otoscope includes an instrument head, a tip element and an optical system. The instrument head has a distal insertion portion for insertion into an ear of a human or veterinary subject. The distal insertion portion has a distal opening. The tip element is releasably attached to the distal insertion portion. The tip element has a distal opening. The optical system is contained within the instrument head. The optical system includes a plurality of optical components. The optical system further comprises a viewing component for viewing of an image of a target of interest aligned along an optical axis disposed within said distal opening. | 03-15-2012 |
20120057472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF DATA - There are provided methods for selecting a communication protocol for formatting data and for wirelessly transmitting data, preferably medical data, e.g., electrocardiogram data, methods for reducing data and/or selecting from data, methods for adding data, methods for generating trend data, methods for rendering data, methods for inputting and/or transmitting addressee data and for transmitting data to the addressee(s) and/or notifying the addressee(s), and methods for wirelessly transmitting data to a server and transmitting data from the server, as well as systems for carrying out such methods. | 03-08-2012 |
20120029375 | Respirations Activity and Motion Measurement Using Accelerometers - A system for estimating respirations includes an accelerometer configured to be coupled to an individual's torso, the accelerometer being configured to measure a tilt of the accelerometer as the individual breathes, and a processor connected to the accelerometer, the processor being programmed to process tilt data from the accelerometer and to estimate a respiration rate based on the tilt data. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029359 | HANDHELD MEDICAL MICROWAVE RADIOMETER - A microwave handheld radiometer for measuring subsurface tissue temperature of a subject includes a microwave antenna disposed relative to a handheld radiometer housing and adapted to electromagnetically couple to a skin surface of a subject, a circulator having a first circulator input and a second circulator input, wherein the first circulator input is electrically coupled to said antenna via a microwave feedline. A switch is electrically disposed between the antenna and an microwave feedline, said switch having a calibrate state and a measure state. A noise source, electrically coupled to the circulator, is being configured to provide a first source of thermal noise at a first temperature and a second source of thermal noise at a second temperature, wherein the noise source is switched between the first source and second source upon external command wherein a detector provides an output wherein surface temperature effects are corrected for in the sub-surface measurement. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027047 | IR THERMOMETRY PROBE COVER - A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip. | 02-02-2012 |
20120004509 | Drive Circuit for Light Emitting Diode - A drive circuit for a light emitting diode, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In one example, the drive circuit includes an input voltage and a ground, and a current control block including a voltage supply connection, a ground connection, a first voltage sense connection, and a second voltage sense connection. The voltage supply connection electrically connects to the input voltage and the ground connection connected to the ground. The drive circuit includes a current sense resistor connected to the first voltage sense connection, a first current adjustment resistor connected between the current sense resistor and the second voltage sense connection, and a second current adjustment resistor connected between the second voltage sense connection and the input voltage. A light emitting diode can connect from a point between the current sense resistor and the first current adjustment resistor to the ground. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003933 | MEDICAL DEVICES WITH PROXIMITY DETECTION - A wireless medical device is disclosed. The wireless medical device comprises a processor, a memory, a sensor for detecting a physiological signal, a radio and a proximity detector to measure a distance of the wireless medical device relative to a second wireless medical device. The proximity detector includes a ranging functionality. A wireless communication channel is created when a distance between the wireless medical device and the second wireless medical device is within a first predetermined threshold. The distance is greater than zero. | 01-05-2012 |
20120001751 | Body Area Network Pairing Improvements for Clinical Workflows - A method for establishing a connection between a first electronic computing device and a second electronic computing device includes moving the second electronic computing device so that it is proximal to the first electronic computing device. When the first electronic computing device detects the proximity of the first electronic computing device relative to the second electronic computing device, a radio on the first electronic device is set to a connectable and discoverable state. A wireless connection is automatically established between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. Data is transmitted between the first electronic computing device and the second electronic computing device. | 01-05-2012 |
20110313301 | BLOOD PRESSURE IRREGULARITY SENSING - A medical device obtains a set of data associated with a patient's non-invasive blood pressure cycle reading, provides a representation of a pulse interval map on the display screen based on the set of data, the pulse interval map including one or more interval data points representing intervals between heat beats, and alerts a caregiver if one or more of the interval data points fall outside an interval bound. The medical device can also plot a pulse volume map on the display screen based on the set of data, the pulse volume map including one more volume data points representing volumes associated with given heat beats, and alert a caregiver if one or more of the volume data points fall outside a volume bound. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313300 | DETECTION OF NOISE DURING HEART BEAT VARIATION EVALUATION - A medical device obtains an oscillometric measurement associated with a patient's non-invasive blood pressure reading. The device determines a stability measure for at least one pair of pulses included in the oscillometric measurement, compares the stability measure to a threshold, and excludes the pair of pulses from an evaluation of heart beat variation when the stability measure fails to meet the threshold. | 12-22-2011 |
20110295082 | Transformation of Medical Status Data into Executable Programs - A transformer system receives medical status data generated by a monitoring device. The medical status data represents one or more physiological characteristics of a patient. In response to receiving the medical status data, the transformer system applies a transformation to the medical status data. A script file results from the transformation of the medical status data. The transformation is specified by an Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT) document. The transformer system then executes the script file. When the transformer system executes the script file, the transformer system can perform various actions. For example, the transformer system can generate result data and provide the result data to one or more other systems. | 12-01-2011 |
20110246565 | EXTENSIBILITY FOR MANIPULATION OF MEDICAL DATA - A method for extending a functionality of a computing device programmed to obtain physiological measurements from a patient includes: registering, at the computing device, a plug-in module, the plug-in module providing additional functionality for the computing device; using the plug-in module to communicate with a medical device; commanding the medical device to obtain physiological information from a patient; receiving data associated with the physiological information from the medical device; and transferring the data to a central repository. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246234 | PATIENT MATCHING - A method for matching patients in a list of patients includes uses a computing device to compare a first medical record to a second medical record using fuzzy logic. When the first medical record matches the second medical record based on the comparison using fuzzy logic, the first medical record is merged with the second medical record. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246222 | REVIEWING TESTS ON CLIENT DEVICES - A client device facilitates review of electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. The client device performs the ECG tests on one or more patients and sends results of the ECG tests to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for storage. In addition, the client device displays a test history interface on a display screen. A user of the client device can select one of the ECG tests. In response, the client device communicates with one or more devices to retrieve results of the selected ECG test. The client device displays information about the selected ECG test on the display screen. | 10-06-2011 |
20110246123 | PERSONAL STATUS MONITORING - A method for monitoring kinetic motion includes: capturing acceleration data of a human body of interest from a plurality of points on the human body of interest; using the plurality of points that correlate to parts of the human body of interest to determine a position or view of the human body of interest, wherein the position or view includes a kinetic signature comprising motion characteristics; and displaying a live representation of the human body of interest by using the determined position or view of the human body of interest. | 10-06-2011 |
20110238640 | Small Footprint Medical Information Transfer Protocol Stack - A method of communicating information includes receiving a data stream from the host computer, the data stream including a plurality of bytes, one or more bytes of the plurality of bytes being associated with obtaining medical related information, and parsing one or more bytes in the data stream at the sensor device. As a result of parsing the one or more bytes, the method includes identifying a type of medical related information, obtaining the medical related information from the sensor device, and sending the medical related information to the host computer. The parsing of the one or more bytes in the data stream is performed using a single pass through the data stream, one or more data validity checks being performed during the single pass, the medical related information being obtained after the data stream is parsed in the single pass through the data stream. | 09-29-2011 |
20110221590 | Personal Area Network Pairing - A method for automatically adding a first sensor device to a first personal area network in a healthcare application includes receiving a signal with out-of-band pairing data at the first sensor device. The first sensor device is disposed on a patient's body. The out-of-band pairing data is injected into the patient's body by a second sensor device disposed on the patient's body. Pairing data is extracted from the received signal at the first sensor device. Using the pairing data, the first sensor device is added to the first personal area. | 09-15-2011 |
20110187526 | Automatic Determination of Location for Ethernet Devices - A method for automatically locating an Ethernet patient monitor in one or more buildings includes querying, by a computing device of a central monitoring system, a switch using a Media Access Control address of the patient monitor, and receiving a port number to which the patient monitor is connected from the switch. The method also includes consulting a configuration file to determine a location of the patient monitor, and displaying a representation of the location of the patient monitor on a user interface representing at least a portion of the one or more buildings. | 08-04-2011 |
20110175551 | EXAMINATION LIGHT APPARATUS WITH TOUCH-LESS CONTROL - An examination light apparatus including a touch-less control component that enables a user to control the apparatus without requiring physical contact between the user and the apparatus. The apparatus employs an LED control component that is configured to adapt its electrical interface to a variable quantity of light emitting diodes in order to interface with each of a plurality of lamp heads that each can include a unique arrangement and quantity of light emitting diodes. The light emitting diodes (LEDs) provide a high level of light quality, quantity and intensity (luminosity) while requiring low power consumption and low space and weight requirements and are employed without requiring a cooling fan. Uniform mechanical and electrical interfaces between the control component and other portions of the examination lamp provide for efficient and simple manufacturing of various examination light configurations. | 07-21-2011 |
20110160595 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PROBE, PROBE COVER, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. The instrument includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation that is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received from the emitter, whether a probe cover is mounted over the probe. A sensor can also be used to determine whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation received from the emitter, thereby indicating position of the sensor, and thus, the probe within the orifice. A special probe cover is disclosed, and methods of using the medical instrument are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
20110158283 | TEMPERATURE-MEASUREMENT PROBE - An apparatus, system and method for temperature measurement of a target site, such a human body site. The invention includes an intelligent temperature probe configured to physically contact a target site and to communicate with a host device, which can be implemented as a hand-held device or as a personal computer. The host device can compute, store and display an accurate predicted temperature, or an actual temperature at thermal equilibrium, of the target site for each of a plurality of different intelligent temperature probes that each have unique and varied operating characteristics. A set of unique operating characteristics for each temperature probe is represented by information communicated between each respective temperature probe and the host device. | 06-30-2011 |
20110140379 | POLE SHAFT COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHOD - A pole member for a stand, such as a medical stand, is defined by a first pole section and a second pole section. The first pole section includes a hollow end having a spline disposed therein for engaging a corresponding spline formed on a mating end of the second pole section. The splines are sized to interconnect wherein each spline includes tapering teeth and slots to create locking engagement therebetween and limit lateral play. A locking element engages the hollow end of the first pole section when inserted a predetermined distance therein. | 06-16-2011 |
20110106484 | THERMOMETER FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ANIMAL'S EAR DRUM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help insure that the probe is disposed in a desired position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105910 | THERMOMETER FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ANIMAL'S EAR DRUM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help determine the probe's position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110067092 | AUTOMATIC PROVISIONING OF AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS - Methods and systems of automatically provisioning authentication credentials on a plurality of network devices. The method may include determining a process for provisioning the authentication credentials for the plurality of devices. The process may include steps of gaining access to a network device, entering a command to reach a network service interface associated to the network device, indicating a location of the authentication credentials, and initiating installation of the authentication credentials. The method may also include providing a computer program to follow the process. The computer program may be a script that is automatically executed without a user intervention. The method may further include developing a list of the plurality of devices that need to be provisioned, associating the list of the plurality of devices to the computer program, executing the computer program for each device, and outputting whether each of the plurality of network devices has a successful authentication credential update. | 03-17-2011 |
20110058616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF DATA - There are provided methods for selecting a communication protocol for formatting data and for wirelessly transmitting data, preferably medical data, e.g., electrocardiogram data, methods for reducing data and/or selecting from data, methods for adding data, methods for generating trend data, methods for rendering data, methods for inputting and/or transmitting addressee data and for transmitting data to the addressee(s) and/or notifying the addressee(s), and methods for wirelessly transmitting data to a server and transmitting data from the server, as well as systems for carrying out such methods. | 03-10-2011 |
20110051774 | TEMPERATURE PATCH - A patch may be adapted for placement proximate to a surface region of a mammal. The patch may include an infrared target for receiving thermal energy from the surface region and for emitting infrared radiation according to a substantially known emissivity property. When the target is placed proximate to the surface region, the characteristics of infrared radiation emitted by the target substantially correspond to the temperature of the surface region. The patch may have means for selectively maintaining the target in a position proximate to a surface region of a mammal. The patch may include indicia uniquely associated with the patch. | 03-03-2011 |
20110022748 | CONFIGURABLE HEALTH-CARE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus, system and method for providing health-care equipment in a plurality of customizable configurations. A configuration includes a selection and arrangement of health-care equipment modules that each provide specialized support for the provision of health care, including the measurement of physiological parameters. Various types of configurations include those adapted to be mounted upon a desk top or a wall surface, or adapted for wheel mounting or hand-carriable mobile configurations. | 01-27-2011 |
20100324380 | MOBILE MEDICAL WORKSTATION - A medical workstation is defined by a supporting structure having at least one medical diagnostic instrument disposed thereupon. A first display is further disposed on a first side of the supporting structure and a second display is disposed on a second side of the supporting structure in a manner substantially opposite from the first display. Each of the first and second displays are interconnected to the at least one medical diagnostic instrument to permit at least one of the displays in order to display diagnostic results and are tandemly or independently controllable. | 12-23-2010 |
20100322282 | MULTI-SITE INFRARED THERMOMETER - An infrared thermometer includes a probe and an infrared sensor. The probe with an infrared target absorbs thermal radiation to provide a substantially consistent source of infrared radiation and an aperture for preventing contamination of the infrared target while permitting the transmission of thermal radiation to the target. The infrared sensor is configured for sensing infrared radiation from the infrared target. The infrared target is positioned within the probe such that it absorbs thermal radiation that comes from the aperture and thereafter emits thermal radiation to the infrared sensor. | 12-23-2010 |
20100298724 | RECYCLABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF - A blood pressure cuff is defined by a sleeve member, a portion of which is inflatable and made from a fluid impermeable material. An exterior port of the sleeve directly and fluidly interconnects with the interior of said inflatable portion, wherein a slotted portion is aligned with the port to receive the port when the cuff is wrapped about the limb of a patient. The slotted portion is sized to provide a range of cuff sizes wherein the cuff can be entirely made from a biodegradable or recyclable material. A plurality of cuffs can be packaged for sequential dispensing thereof. | 11-25-2010 |
20100284436 | IR THERMOMETER THERMAL ISOLATION TIP ASSEMBLY - An IR tip assembly includes a shroud having at least one feature that permits releasable attachment of a disposable cover fitted to a shroud. When the disposable cover is fitted to the shroud, at least one air gap is defined between the shroud and the disposable cover. An IR sensor disposed within the IR tip assembly is mechanically and thermally coupled to a heat sink. The at least one defined air gap creates a thermal isolation between the disposable cover and the disposed IR sensor. There can also be airflow through the at least one air gap. Apparatus and methods to create the airflow are described. | 11-11-2010 |
20100265986 | CALIBRATED ASSEMBLY FOR IR THERMOMETER APPARATUS - A tip assembly for an IR thermometer apparatus includes a heat sink having a heat sink cavity and a tip section and a fluid path and at least one hydraulic port. The tip assembly also includes an IR sensor mechanically seated in the tip section and thermally coupled to the heat sink. The tip assembly also includes an electrical connector configured to provide an electrical connection to the tip assembly. A fluid having a fluid temperature is introduced into the fluid path via the hydraulic port. The fluid causes the heat sink and the IR sensor to substantially reach one or more pre-determined temperatures by thermal conduction during calibration of the tip assembly. Another tip assembly having an internal heat source is described. Another tip assembly having an internal heat pump is described. A method to calibrate a tip assembly is also described. | 10-21-2010 |
20100260230 | IR THERMOMETRY PROBE COVER - A removable protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip. | 10-14-2010 |
20100238405 | DIAGNOSIS OF OPTICALLY IDENTIFIABLE OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS - An apparatus for performing multiple procedures involving the eye. The apparatus includes a data collection apparatus and a data analysis module. The data collection apparatus for collecting a data set corresponding to at least a portion of an eye of a patient is configured to provide data indicative of at least two neurological disorders selected from the group consisting of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, LDS, head trauma, diabetes, and inappropriate responses to contrast sensitivity patterns. The data analysis module interrelates the data indicative of at least two neurological disorders to provide an interpretive result. | 09-23-2010 |
20100238404 | DIAGNOSIS OF OPTICALLY IDENTIFIABLE OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS - An apparatus for performing multiple procedures involving the eye. The apparatus includes an imager for imaging at least a portion of an eye of a patient, a data collection apparatus for collecting a data set corresponding to at least a portion of an eye of a patient, and a data analysis module. The imager is configured to provide image data. The data collection apparatus is configured to provide data indicative of a neurological disorder. The data analysis module interrelates the image data and the data indicative of a neurological disorder to provide an interpretive result. | 09-23-2010 |
20100231856 | EYE VIEWING DEVICE COMPRISING VIDEO CAPTURE OPTICS - There is described in one embodiment an eye viewing device for viewing a structure of an eye such as a retina. The eye viewing device can include an image sensor. In one embodiment an eye viewing device can be adapted to facilitate both visual viewing of an eye structure and electronic image capture. | 09-16-2010 |
20100027582 | CYCLE COUNTING - The present invention provides a platform for a manufacturer of reusable medical apparatuses to provide timely post-sale service for replaceable parts. In one embodiment, the probe assembly of an electronic thermometer has a connector that is equipped with a memory device, e.g., EEPROM, that stores a variety of probe-specific service information including usage count of the probe, probe warranty information and error codes. The user can plug the connector, e.g., through an adapter module, to a local computer's USB port and submit the stored service information to a website maintained by the probe manufacturer to check up and get service for the specific probe in a timely fashion. Automatic alert for replacement probe orders depending on the amount of usage, automatic generation of RMA numbers when the probe warranty is determined to be in effect, and automatic service calls for malfunctioning thermometers can all be accomplished accordingly without the need for manual record-keeping. A healthcare provider can simply set aside a day at a scheduled interval to check all of its reusable medial apparatuses equipped with the invented system to keep them safe and effective. | 02-04-2010 |
20100022910 | RAPID ALLERGY TEST - A flexible and disposable allergen-containing patch is provided with markings transferable to the skin. The patch may also include piercing elements to become an all-in-one system. A reusable actuator enables a user with little training or experience to administer multiple test injections with the disposable patch. A scope allows magnified viewing of a test site after the skin test is provided, the scope incorporating the patch as a releasable component. An all-in-one applicator assembly that can be bent to fit a convex engagement surface of a rolling actuator is also provided. | 01-28-2010 |
20100022905 | MOTIVATIONAL SPIROMETRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method is disclosed for motivating a user of a spirometry system having a display screen, an air-tube, a flow measurement sensor operatively associated with the air-tube, a display screen, and an associated processor. A motivational animation is displayed on the display screen having a first aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined peak flow rate to a goal value therefor and having a second aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined total flow volume to a goal value therefor. The processor repeatedly updates the motivational animation during the period of use of the spirometer to reflect the degree of achievement of both of the goal values by the user. | 01-28-2010 |
20100016737 | ELECTRO PNEUMATIC INTERFACE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE SYSTEM - A blood pressure system that includes a compact monitor housing that contains a pneumatic circuit and an electrical circuit and a processor for inflating and deflating a cuff to provide blood pressure related data. A split connector allows the housing to interface both pneumatically and electronically with one or more independent cuffs and/or with one or more host stations. Each host station contains a dependent cuff and further electrical components to expand and enhance the systems output of related blood pressure data that is generated by either the independent or dependent cuffs. | 01-21-2010 |
20100005448 | COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF NETWORK ELEMENTS - A communications protocol interface is configured as being divisible into a core portion and an extensible portion. The extensible portion of the communications protocol interface is further configured to be customized in scope so that each network element can communicate a unique and optionally small, subset of actual interoperable data that corresponds to at least a portion of a larger defined data set. A software generator program is configured to generate a set of extensible source code that operates upon the subset of actual data and that directs the execution of the extensible portion of the communications protocol interface for a particular network element. | 01-07-2010 |
20090321177 | ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT TIP - A tip for coupling sound between a medical instrument and an ear includes a sealing surface configured to substantially conform the tip to an auditory canal of the ear. The tip includes an acoustic tube acoustically coupled to at least one of the plurality of openings and defining a first acoustic path. The tip also includes a second acoustic path acoustically coupled to at least another one of the plurality of openings in the sealing surface. The acoustic tube of the first acoustic path is configured to substantially acoustically isolate the first acoustic path from the second acoustic path. A tympanometric instrument is configured to use the tip and to provide an acoustic measurement of the ear of a patient. | 12-31-2009 |
20090318818 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - A blood pressure monitoring system that includes a compact housing that contains a pneumatic circuit that is removably attached to an inflatable cuff by a hoseless connector so that the cuff can be inflated and deflated to provide blood pressure readings that are detected by a pressure sensor. A controller is also contained in the housing which controls the circuit activities and records blood pressure related data. The controller is linked via a bidirectional communication system with a processor that is contained in a host station which programs the controller and collects and records blood pressure related data. The communication system also allows the monitoring system to communicate over a wider network with other remote stations. | 12-24-2009 |
20090285260 | THERMOMETER HEATER AND THERMISTOR - A thermometric apparatus for determining a patient's temperature having a elongated sensing probe that is connected to a base housing. The insertion tip of the probe contains a outer shell and a spaced apart inner shell. The outer surface of the inner shell has a heater that is fabricated of a resistive thick film material and a heat sensor mounted thereon. The heater and the heat sensor are connected to a pair of thick film conductive traces which in turn are electrically attached by a flexible circuit board to leads running back to the base housing. The space between the two shells is filled by a thermally conductive epoxy. | 11-19-2009 |
20090275805 | ON DEMAND HELP/IN-SERVICE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention is a medical monitor including an electronic circuit configured to receive a signal from the physiological sensor. A microcomputer configured to process the signal from the physiological sensor generates a value representative of the physiological parameter. The microcomputer is also configured to cause the medical monitor to display an in-service help screen on a display on the medical monitor in response to a detection of a predetermined number of out of range values of the physiological parameter. The microcomputer can also be configured to process a second signal from a second sensor representative of a second parameter and the microcomputer configured to cause the medical monitor to display an in-service help screen on a display on the medical monitor in response to a detection of a predetermined number of out of range values of the second parameter. | 11-05-2009 |
20090275803 | ARTICULATION MECHANISM FOR A VAGINAL SPECULUM - An articulation mechanism for a vaginal speculum enables selective relative movement between an upper blade member and a lower blade member to affect vertical and angular spacing. The mechanism selectively enables quiet or clicking articulation according to at least one version. | 11-05-2009 |
20090270717 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS OF OPTICALLY IDENTIFIABLE OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS - An apparatus that can discriminate various conditions of neurological health of a medical subject. The apparatus and method use the Frequency Doubling Technique to obtain data that is indicative of a state of health of a person being tested. Correlations to features such as for patterns of loss such as point-wise loss, peripheral vs. central loss, pattern standard deviation, mean deviation, and time to complete the test can be used to identify the condition of the person. The apparatus and method thereby provide guidance as to the presence of a medical condition in a patient. The apparatus and method can be used in an iterative measurement process, in which the apparatus attempts to discern normal health from a state of health that is not normal health. | 10-29-2009 |
20090221880 | DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT WORKSTATION - An integrated medical workstation for use in patient clinical encounters includes an input device such as a bar code scanner that is interconnected to a computing device. At least one device capable of obtaining at least one physiological parameter is either attached directly to the workstation or is in communication therewith. Preferably, the input scanning device controls at least substantial overall operation of the medical workstation that can be placed, for example, into a network. | 09-03-2009 |
20090216137 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPECTRUM ESTIMATION - The invention relates to a method for transforming physiological data from the time domain to the frequency domain. The method includes the steps of: providing a plurality of digital data in the time domain; providing a microcomputer programmed to run a recursive Fourier transform estimation algorithm; calculating, for each newly received digital data in the time domain, an integer index using modulo(N) arithmetic based on a time the each newly received data was received; selecting a frequency vector from a plurality of N frequency vectors using the integer index; and updating the plurality of frequency coefficients according to a recursive equation including the selected frequency vector as an input variable. The invention also relates to an apparatus that performs a recursive Fourier transform estimation algorithm to convert data in the time domain to data in the frequency domain. | 08-27-2009 |
20090205559 | POINTER FOR USE IN A GAUGE, A GAUGE EMPLOYING THE POINTER, AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE POINTER - A gauge for measuring the magnitude of a measurable quantity, such as fluid pressure. The gauge includes a rotatable axle or shaft intended to rotate in response to different magnitudes of the quantity being measured and includes a dial possessing indicia corresponding to different magnitudes of such quantity. The improvement in the gauge relates to a very light-weight pointer having a needle section and a counterbalance section, in which the needle section is formed of a relatively light mass material, preferably balsa wood. The counterbalance section may be fashioned of a different, denser material. The surface of the counterbalance section may be provided with a series of parallel depressions that aid in cutting or trimming the counterbalance section to achieve a balance of the pointer about the axle or shaft. A method of making such a pointer is also disclosed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090182526 | GUIDING IR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WITH PROBE COVER - The invention relates to an Infrared (IR) thermometer including an IR detector configured to provide an IR emission data representative of a temperature of an area of tissue. The IR thermometer also includes one or more secondary sensors configured to provide an IR thermometer positioning data. At least one microcomputer is configured to receive the IR thermometer positioning data from one or more secondary sensors. The at least one microcomputer is configured to run an algorithm to convert the IR thermometer positioning data to an IR thermometer positioning indication, wherein the IR thermometer positioning indication suggests a direction to move the IR thermometer for a substantially optimal IR detector view of the area of tissue. The invention also relates to a guiding means including a positioning sensor and a display of IR thermometer positioning information, and a method for positioning an IR thermometer. | 07-16-2009 |
20090156946 | BLOOD PRESSURE MOTION SENSING - The invention relates to a blood pressure monitor for measuring the blood pressure of a person including a blood pressure cuff. The blood pressure monitor also includes an electro-pneumatic package. The electro-pneumatic package includes a pump, a valve, a pressure sensor, and one or more accelerometers. A pneumatic mechanical coupling is configured to pneumatically and mechanically directly couple the blood pressure cuff to the electro-pneumatic package, wherein a signal from the one or more accelerometers configured to indicate an activity level of the person during a blood pressure measurement. A display is configured to display an indication of the activity level. The invention also relates to a blood pressure monitor wherein an electronics circuit is configured to receive the motion signal from the one or more accelerometers during a blood pressure measurement. The invention also relates to a method for detecting a motion artifact in a non-invasive blood pressure measurement. | 06-18-2009 |
20090105599 | DUAL LUMEN INTERCHANGEABLE MONITOR SYSTEM - A flow system for use in a monitor for measuring blood pressure that automatically configures the flow path of the system when either a single lumen cuff or a dual lumen cuff is coupled to the monitor. | 04-23-2009 |
20090102611 | WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR - A patient physiological parameter monitoring apparatus for a subject includes a sensor assembly having at least one responsive element that produces a first signal upon detection of a change in temperature. The assembly also includes a converter for converting the first signal into an electrical signal, and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting converted electrical signals upon demand based upon receipt of a transmitted signal from an interrogation device. Preferably, at least a portion of the sensor assembly is disposable to permit single use or single subject use and can be further used to track location and information of medical equipment in addition to subjects. | 04-23-2009 |
20090043238 | FILTER FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - An automatic blood pressure monitor having a housing containing a first water and air tight chamber and a second air supply chamber, the chambers being separated by a common wall. Pneumatic equipment is mounted in the first chamber having a flow circuit for inflating and deflating a blood pressure cuff. A filtering unit is mounted in the common wall for retaining particulate material and moisture that is exchanged between the two chambers. The flow circuit has an air inlet port and an air exhaust port which are both located adjacent to the filter contained in the filtering unit whereby particulate material and moisture drawn into the flow circuit is retained upon the filter during inflation cycle and the particulate material and moisture retained on the filter is blown back into the air supply chamber during the deflation cycle. A drain is mounted in the floor of the air supply chamber through which particulate material and moisture collected in the chamber is discharged to the surrounding ambient. A restricted opening is provided in an outer wall of the air supply chamber which allows ambient air to enter the chamber through a tortuous path of travel. | 02-12-2009 |
20090005651 | Portable systems, devices and methods for displaying varied information depending on usage circumstances - A portable monitor device includes an integral display to act portably to display various information, the portable monitor device being configured for placement selectively in a docking station. In the docking station, the monitor device automatically provides information relative to at least one larger, external display device, and the display of the monitor device can be used as a user interface in conjunction with the operation of various display and system related functions. | 01-01-2009 |
20080281211 | Motion Management In A Fast Blood Pressure Measurement Device - The invention is in one embodiment an apparatus and a method for measuring the blood pressure of a vertebrate subject. The apparatus uses an inflatable chamber with a sensor to detect signals indicative of a blood pressure of the subject during an inflation interval of the inflatable chamber. If secondary motion or artifact signals are detected, the apparatus and method determine whether the secondary signals are below a predetermined value, and if so, complete the measurement. If the signals indicate that the measurement is not accurate, the system and method immediately institute a measurement of the blood pressure during a deflation interval, which can include a step deflation interval. In the event that the subject is identified as a neonate, the system and method immediately measure using the deflation interval procedure. | 11-13-2008 |
20080281168 | Vital Signs Monitor - A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station. | 11-13-2008 |
20080281167 | DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT WORKSTATION - An integrated medical workstation for use in patient clinical encounters includes an input device such as a bar code scanner that is interconnected to a computing device. At least one device capable of obtaining at least one physiological parameter is either attached directly to the workstation or is in communication therewith. Preferably, the input scanning device controls at least substantial overall operation of the medical workstation that can be placed, for example, into a network. | 11-13-2008 |
20080269565 | Vaginal Speculum Apparatus - A vaginal speculum apparatus includes a disposable speculum and a releasably attachable illumination assembly. A handle portion of the disposable speculum includes a receiving cavity that is adapted to interchangeably receive either a first or a second illumination assembly. | 10-30-2008 |
20080228038 | Illumination Assembly For Use With Vaginal Speculum Apparatus - An illumination assembly for use with a vaginal speculum includes an assembly housing containing a light source, such as at least one LED or incandescent lamp. The illumination assembly, which can be battery powered or powered by means of a dedicated power supply, such as an AC power supply, is configured to be fitted within a receiving cavity of a handle portion of a vaginal speculum. | 09-18-2008 |