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| 20080221455 | NEAR-INFRARED SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF BLOOD VESSEL WALLS - The invention relates to methods and devices for characterizing tissue in vivo, e.g., in walls of blood vessels, to determine whether the tissue is healthy or diseased, and include methods of displaying results with or without thresholds. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080287806 | Scanned laser vein contrast enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090012402 | Mobile in vivo infra red data collection and diagnoses comparison system - Described is a mobile in vivo infrared brain scan and analysis system. The system includes a data collection subsystem and a data analysis subsystem. The data collection subsystem is a helmet with a plurality of infrared (IR) thermometer probes. Each of the IR thermometer probes includes an IR photodetector capable of detecting IR radiation generated by evoked potentials within a user's skull. The helmet is formed to collect brain data that is reflective of firing neurons in a mobile subject and transmit the brain data to the data analysis subsystem. The data analysis subsystem is configured to generate and display a three-dimensional image that depicts a location of the firing neurons. The data analysis subsystem is also configured to compare the brain data against a library of brain data to detect an anomaly in the brain data, and notify a user of any detected anomaly in the brain data. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090030327 | Optical coupler for in vivo examination of biological tissue - A spectrophotometric system for examination of biological tissue of interest includes a light source, a light coupling system, a light detector, and a processor. The light source is constructed and arranged to emit a light beam of visible or infra-red radiation. The light coupling system includes at least one mirror and is constructed and arranged to receive the emitted light beam and scan the light beam for introduction into the biological tissue of interest. The light detector is optically coupled to detect photons of radiation that have migrated over optical paths in the biological tissue of interest. The processor is operatively coupled to the light source and detector and is adapted to determine an optical property of the biological tissue of interest based on the changes between the introduced and detected radiation. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090036781 | EXTERNAL CONDITION CONTROL DEVICE BASED ON MEASUREMENT OF BRAIN FUNCTIONS - The present invention is helpful in improving stability of repeated measurement and can be applied with high reliability for operations of devices for measurement based on brain functions. A module | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090048523 | Topographic Optical Infrared Tomography System for Biophysical Imaging With Infrared Diagnostic Exploratory Algorithm Sequencing (IDEAS) Scripting Language - A topographic optical infrared tomography system for biophysical imaging includes a thermal camera operably disposed adjacent a body part equipped for obtaining thermal data readings from the body part and apparatus operably connected to the thermal camera for correcting thermal emissivity variations in the thermal data readings to provide corrected thermal data. A method for obtaining physiological data using the thermally corrected data is also provided. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090069695 | DEVICE FOR IMAGING A TURBID MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a device for imaging a turbid medium ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090118622 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WIDEFIELD FUNCTIONAL IMAGING (WiFI) USING INTEGRATED STRUCTURED ILLUMINATION AND LASER SPECKLE IMAGING - An apparatus for wide-field functional imaging (WIFI) of tissue includes a spatially modulated reflectance/fluorescence imaging (SI) device capable of quantitative subsurface imaging across spatial scales, and a laser speckle imaging (LSI) device capable of quantitative subsurface imaging across spatial scales using integrated with the (SI) device. The SI device and LSI device are capable of independently providing quantitative measurement of tissue functional status. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090131799 | Bone density measuring device - A small and inexpensive, noninvasive bone density measuring device is provided. A measuring part of the bone density measuring device is constituted by a light emitter | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090221919 | System and method for detection of hematoma - A system and method for determining brain hematoma including a handheld device for emitting and detecting radiation with a removable light guide assembly. A method for determining a brain hematoma condition that includes determining optical density of various regions of the brain using near infrared spectroscopy. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090287091 | Apparatus and method for generating high resolution image of human body using terahertz electromagnetic wave and endoscope using the same - An apparatus and a method for generating a high resolution image of a human body using a terahertz electromagnetic wave and an endoscope using the same are disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, a third laser beam and a terahertz electromagnetic wave excited by a first laser beam are radiated on a portion of a human body having a contrast agent adhered thereto to generate a high resolution image based on the terahertz electromagnetic wave reflected from the portion of the human body and a second laser beam. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090312644 | VITAL TISSUE DISCRIMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A vital tissue discrimination device, which includes infrared spectrum acquiring section ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090318814 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXAMINATION/DIAGNOSIS OF LIFESTYLE RELATED DISEASE USING NEAR-INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY - The present invention is a method and an apparatus for examination/diagnosis of lifestyle related disease, wherein the test sample from a human or other animal subject is irradiated with light having a wavelength region of a region of 400 nm-2,500 nm or a part of the region, of which the reflection light, the transmission light, or the transmission reflection light is then detected to give spectroscopic data of absorbance, and afterward a previously prepared analysis model is used to execute an analysis of the absorbance at the whole or specific wavelength used for the measurement. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090318815 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYPERSPECTRAL MEDICAL IMAGING - Under one aspect, an apparatus for analyzing the skin of a subject includes a hyperspectral sensor for obtaining a hyperspectral image of the subject. The apparatus further includes a control computer that is in electronic communication with the hyperspectral sensor and which controls at least one operating parameter of the hyperspectral sensor. The control computer includes a processor unit and a computer readable memory. The memory includes executable instructions for controlling the at least one operating parameter of the hyperspectral sensor. The memory includes executable instructions for applying a wavelength dependent spectral calibration standard constructed for the hyperspectral sensor to a hyperspectral image collected by the hyperspectral sensor. The apparatus further includes a light source that illuminates the skin of the subject for the hyperspectral sensor. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090326381 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FACILITATE HEALTH EVALUATION AND MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF A HUMAN SUBJECT - A method and system to facilitate health evaluation of a human subject using one or more thermal images of the human subject. The thermal images can be converted into electronic data and subjected to signal processing. Spatial distribution of the data can be calculated and determined to provide energy points that can subsequently be compared to and analyzed with pre-determined meridians and vessels to provide a medical diagnosis of the human subject. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100016729 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING MATERIALS - A system including a medical instrument, a sensor, and a processor module in communication with the sensor. The medical instrument includes a radiation source for transmitting electromagnetic radiation from within a body and through a material in the body. The sensor receives a portion of the electromagnetic radiation transmitted through the material, and the processor module determines at least one characteristic of the material based on the electromagnetic radiation received by the sensor. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100022891 | INTRALUMINAL SPECTROSCOPE WITH WALL CONTACTING PROBE - A spectroscope for detecting vulnerable plaque within a lumen defined by an intraluminal wall includes a probe through which an optical fiber extends. An coupler in optical communication with the fiber is configured to atraumatically contact the intraluminal wall. A light source provides light to the fiber for illuminating the wall and a detector coupled to the fiber receives light from within the wall. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100069758 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYPERSPECTRAL MEDICAL IMAGING USING REAL-TIME PROJECTION OF SPECTRAL INFORMATION - Under one aspect, a method of displaying medical information about a subject having a plurality of regions includes: resolving light obtained from each region of the plurality of regions into a corresponding spectrum; selecting a portion of each spectrum, the selected portion including medical information about the corresponding region; constructing an image based on the selected portion of each spectrum; and projecting the image onto the subject. Under another aspect, a method of displaying medical information about a subject that has a plurality of regions includes: resolving light obtained from each region of the plurality of regions into a corresponding spectrum; selecting a portion of each spectrum, the selected portion including medical information about the corresponding region; constructing a spectral image based on the selected portion of each spectrum; displaying an image of the plurality of regions; and displaying the spectral image overlying the image of the plurality of regions. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100094134 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING USING NEAR-INFRARED OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY COMBINED WITH PHOTOACOUSTIC AND ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for biological imaging comprising a probe comprising an emitter and a detector; a source circuit connected in operational communication to the emitter; a detector circuit connected in operational communication to the detector; a central processing unit connected to the source circuit and the detector circuit; a display operably connected to the central processing unit; and wherein the apparatus is capable of photoacoustic tomography and diffusive optical tomography and/or ultrasound tomography. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100130868 | Process and device for detection of precancer tissues with infrared spectroscopy - A process for determining whether tissue is precancer, in which tests discriminating between precancer and benign tissue and between precancer and normal tissue are combined, and tissue that is classified as precancer in both tests is determined to be precancer, in which neither of the tests to be combined is the most selective. Further, a process and device in which certain optimal wavelengths of glycogen, phosphate and lipid, but not protein, discriminate between normal and precancer tissues. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100137722 | NON-IONISING IMAGER - A medical imager, primarily for use in oral and dental applications. The imager has a source for providing a plurality of collimated beams of non-ionizing radiation, in particular near-infrared light, and a plurality of correlated detectors. Each detector is arranged to receive unscattered light from one or part of one of said collimated beams and scattered light from one or more other beams. The imager further comprises means for using both the unscattered and scattered light to form an image. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100168584 | BIOLOGICAL OBSERVATION APPARATUS, BIOLOGICAL OBSERVATION METHOD, AND ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS - A biological observation apparatus comprises: a light source unit capable of selectively emitting illumination light beams of at least two or more kinds of wavelength regions; an irradiation optical system for irradiating a subject with the illumination light beams; a detection optical system for detecting scattered light beams from the subject, and acquiring respective images with respect to the respective wavelength regions; and an image processing section for performing comparison operation processing on at least two or more kinds of acquired images, wherein said two or more kinds of wavelength regions are selected so that a ratio of at least one spectral characteristic coefficient between at least one biological tissue serving as an identification target and at least another one biological tissue differing from the identification target with respect to at least one wavelength region among said wavelength regions is different from a ratio of this spectral characteristic coefficient therebetween with respect to at least another one wavelength region differing from the concerned one wavelength region among said wavelength regions. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100174196 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GUIDING THE ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT OF A BODY LUMEN - A system for treating a body lumen comprises a catheter including a flexible conduit that is elongated along a longitudinal axis and suitable for insertion into a body lumen, the conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, one or more waveguides integrated with the flexible conduit, the one or more waveguides constructed and arranged to deliver and collect radiation concentrated along a predetermined radial axis of the conduit, the predetermined radial axis of the conduit substantially aligned with respect to at least one therapy delivery component of the catheter, at least one radiation source connected to a transmission input of the one or more waveguides integrated with the flexible conduit, and at least one optical detector connected to a transmission output of the one or more waveguides integrated with the flexible conduit. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100185099 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION NON-MECHANICAL AND MECHANICAL DISTRIBUTORS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF RADIATION - A system and method for therapy and diagnosis of a human or animal. At least one coupling element for coupling of radiation couples radiation from at least a first radiation source to a tumor site and/or from said second radiation source to said site and/or from said site to a detector. The coupling elements are combinations of at least one translatory distributor, at least one rotary distributor, and at least one operation mode selector means for directing either said therapeutic radiation or said diagnostic radiation to said site through said at least one first radiation conductor. The system may be used for interactive interstitial photodynamic tumor therapy. The system and method according to the invention combines the advantages of purely mechanical and purely non-mechanical solutions in a new and synergetic way. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100191124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THREE DIMENSIONAL INFRARED IMAGING TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES OF INDIVIDUALS - Calibrated infrared and range imaging sensors are used to produce a true-metric three-dimensional (3D) surface model of any body region within the fields of view of both sensors. Curvilinear surface features in both modalities are caused by internal and external anatomical elements. They are extracted to form 3D Feature Maps that are projected onto the skin surface. Skeletonized Feature Maps define subpixel intersections that serve as anatomical landmarks to aggregate multiple images for models of larger regions of the body, and to transform images into precise standard poses. Features are classified by origin, location, and characteristics to produce annotations that are recorded with the images and feature maps in reference image libraries. The system provides an enabling technology for searchable medical image libraries. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100198078 | VEIN AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND TEMPLATE REGISTRATION METHOD - A vein authentication apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a vein pattern extraction unit for extracting a vein pattern from each of the plurality of vein image data, a rotational amount calculation unit for calculating a rotational direction and an amount of rotation of the finger, a registration information selection unit for calculating a shift width of the imaging range, and for determining whether the shift width of the imaging range is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value, and for selecting a vein pattern to be registered as a template from among the plurality of vein patterns, and for setting the selected vein pattern as registration information, and a registration information compression unit for compressing, in accordance with the shift width of the imaging range, each of the plurality of selected registration information. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100234737 | METHOD FOR ASSESSING SKIN IRRITATION USING INFRARED LIGHT - A method for determining skin irritation is provided. The method uses a source of infrared light to determine the skin temperature of an area of skin. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100249606 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECONSTRUCTING A FLUORESCENCE IMAGE OF THE INTERIOR OF A TURBID MEDIUM - A method for reconstructing a fluorescence image of the interior of a turbid medium is provided. Initial Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for irradiation light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on an initial assumption for the optical properties of the turbid medium. Optical properties are reconstructed as a function of the position in the interior of the turbid medium based on the results of an attenuation measurement. Updated Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for irradiation light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on the reconstructed optical properties of the turbid medium. Updated Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for fluorescence light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on the reconstructed optical properties of the turbid medium and based on an assumed contrast agent distribution. The spatial distribution of a fluorescent contrast agent is reconstructed based on the results of the fluorescence measurement. Updated Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for fluorescence light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on the reconstructed optical properties of the turbid medium and based on the reconstructed spatial distribution of the contrast agent. An updated spatial distribution of the fluorescent contrast agent is reconstructed based on the results of the fluorescence measurement. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100262015 | Method and System for Free Space Optical Tomography of Diffuse Media - A method and a system for free space optical tomography provides one or more light source and one or more light sensors spaced, which in one embodiment are spaced apart from and object to be imaged. A surface capture system coupled to a variety of optical models provides the method and system with the ability to render accurate tomographic images though the light has propagated both through a diffuse medium and, in on embodiment, also through free space to the one or more light sensors. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100262016 | METHODS FOR ASSESSING A PHYSIOLOGICAL STATE OF A MAMMALIAN RETINA - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for assessing a physiological state of a mammalian retina in vivo, the methods of this aspect of the invention each include the steps of (a) irradiating a portion of a mammalian retina, in vivo, with light having a wavelength in the range of from 600 nm to 1000 nm at an intensity sufficient to stimulate two-photon-induced fluorescence in the retina; and (b) assessing a physiological state of the retina by analyzing the fluorescence. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100292578 | VEIN IMAGING APPARATUS, POSITIONAL DISPLACEMENT INTERPOLATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An imaging element of a vein imaging apparatus includes a vein image data generation region generating image data of a vein based a near-infrared light that was condensed by a lens array and that was scattered in a living body and transmitted through the vein and a positional displacement detection data generation region that includes a shielded section in which pixels are shielded from the light and an opening section in which pixels are not shielded from the light, and generates data for detecting positional displacement that is used to detect, based on the light received via the opening section, variation in an image focus position according to an imaging temperature. The vein imaging apparatus detects the image focus position of the light and estimates the amount of positional displacement occurred in the apparatus. The vein imaging apparatus selects a pixel based on the obtained amount of positional displacement. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110009751 | Subcutaneous access device and related methods - A subcutaneous access device of the invention comprises: a multi-layered structure capable of use in a medical imaging procedure; a light source for transillumination of a body portion of interest of a patient's body; and an attachment portion for attaching the device to the patient's body in a manner such that the body portion of interest is outwardly exposed on a side of the patient's body opposite the light source. The device facilitates hands-free transillumination of the body portion of interest. Kits for subcutaneous access comprise the subcutaneous access device and a light detector for detecting light emitted from the subcutaneous access device. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110028849 | Method for biologically monitoring the environment (variants) and a system for carrying out said method - The invention relates to the field of environment conservation, in particular, to methods and means of ecological environment monitoring with the help of a non-invasive control of functional state of native animals. The invention can predominantly be used for automatic on-line estimation of environment quality on the basis of remote real-time registration of cardiac activity in invertebrates with a hard outer covering. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110040191 | STRESS DETECTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein are stress detection systems and methods of using such systems. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110046489 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING GIANT STOKES SHIFT - A method comprising exposing a sample comprising water to near infrared (NIR) light and detecting the presence of one or more objects by measuring a Stokes shift in the emission spectra in the near infrared. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110046490 | ARTERIAL PROBE FOR OCT - An apparatus for detecting vulnerable plaque within a lumen defined by an intraluminal wall is described. The apparatus includes a probe having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The apparatus includes an optical waveguide extending along the probe. The optical waveguide is configured to carry optical radiation between the distal and proximal portions, and has a distal end in communication with the intraluminal wall. The apparatus includes an interferometer coupled to the optical waveguide and configured to provide an interference signal for sub-surface imaging of the intraluminal wall, and a processing module configured to provide spectroscopic information from detected intensity of light collected from the intraluminal wall. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110046491 | System, Optode And Cap For Near-Infrared Diffuse-Optical Function Neuroimaging - An optode for a functional infrared diffuse optical neuroimaging system uses a GRIN lens and prism for coupling to an optical fiber at a right-angle to the lens. The lens is inserted into a grommet for attachment to an elastomeric cap worn by a subject. In an embodiment, the cap also has an array of electroencephalographic electrodes, with optodes arranged such that an optical path exists between a transmitter and a receiver optode beneath each electroencephalographic electrode. In an embodiment, quadfurcated optical cabling is used to permit illumination of each of multiple optodes with wavelengths provided from each of multiple lasers, and permitting each laser to illuminated multiple optodes. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110054327 | Hypodermic Vein Detection Imaging Apparatus based on Infrared Optical System - The present invention is to provide a hypodermic vein detection imaging apparatus capable of visualizing a vein under the skin. The hypodermic vein detection system according to the present invention comprises a hypodermic vein detection imaging apparatus ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110066034 | OPTICAL DETECTION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTICAL DETECTION OF THE CONDITION OF JOINTS - An optical detection method is provided, wherein a body part ( | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110087108 | SELF-LUMINOUS SENSOR DEVICE - A light-emitting sensor device includes: a substrate ( | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110092821 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SKIN WITHOUT CONTACT WITH THE MEASUREMENT ZONE - The invention relates to a device for measuring the mechanical properties of the skin which is free from all parameters interfering with measurement. The device comprises: a) a pneumatic assembly ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110098574 | PATIENT POSITION MONITORING APPARATUS - A patient position monitoring apparatus capable of monitoring the position of a patient is provided. The patient position monitoring apparatus includes a position guider emitting a source and a plurality of guide markers sensing the source emitted from the position guider and transmitting sensed information to the position guider. The position guider determines whether positions of the guide markers are changed through the sensed information. When the position of the patient is changed, and thus the source emitted from the position guider is out of the range of the guide markers, a warning signal is output. Accordingly, a user can monitor a variation in the position of the patient even if the user does not continuously observe the patient. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110105909 | NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE VISION DRIVEN CONTROL DEVICE AND ITS METHOD - A near-infrared light brain computer interface vision driven control device and its method are applied for measuring a near-infrared light brain signal generated during a user with a sight ability to feel an optical image data so as to use the measured near-infrared light brain signal as a signal source to control peripherals. The control device at least includes an optical image display unit, a near-infrared light measuring unit, a signal analysis processing unit, and a controlled unit. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110137177 | OPTICAL-COMBINED IMAGING METHOD, OPTICAL-COMBINED IMAGING APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An optical-combined imaging method which improves image quality and shortens the time for imaging includes: a structure identification step (S | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110152692 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME ANATOMICAL GUIDANCE IN A DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE - According to one aspect, a system for intraoperatively providing anatomical guidance in a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes: a first light source configured to emit a beam of visible light; second light source configured to emit a beam of near-infrared light; a handheld probe optically coupled to the second light source; a second imaging device configured to detect visible light; a third imaging device configured to detect near-infrared light having a first predetermined wavelength; a fourth imaging device configured to detect near-infrared light having a second predetermined wavelength; a display for displaying at least one visual representation of data; and, a controller programmed to generate at least one real-time integrated visual representation of an area of interest and to display the real-time visual representation on the display for guidance during the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110160594 | Method for Testing Substances or Substance Mixtures and the Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a method for testing a substance or a substance mixture and the use thereof for identifying and/or characterizing the mode of action of the substance or the substance mixture or for determining the biochemical and/or metabolic state of an organism or group of organisms or part(s) thereof after exposure to the substance or the substance mixture. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110166456 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTOR AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE - A biological information detector includes a light-emitting part subjected to emit a first light directed at a detection site of a test subject and a second light directed in a direction other than a direction of the detection site, a first reflecting part subjected to reflect the second light and directing the second light towards the detection site, a light-receiving part subjected to receive light having biological information, where the light produced by the first light and the second light is reflected at the detection site, and a second reflecting part subjected to reflect the light having biological information from the detection site and directing the light having biological information towards the light-receiving part. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110178408 | Accurate Low-Cost Non-Invasive Body Fat Measurement - Systems and methods for measuring fat content of a body are provided. An instrument may be employed that generates light with different center wavelengths without the use of narrow optical band-pass filters and without the use of any light diffusing material. The instrument may include at least two different center wavelengths infrared emitting diodes (IREDs) having center wavelengths that are about 10 nanometers apart. A first IRED may have a center wavelength between 935 and 945 nanometers, and a second IRED may have a center wavelength between 945 and 955 nanometers. The IREDs may be arranged in a circular pattern in holes in an opaque medium. A near-infrared optical detector may be located at the center of the circular pattern. The instrument may perform a body fat measurement at a fixed distance from the crease in the elbow towards the biceps of the arm. The instrument may instead perform the body fat measurement at a fixed distance from the elbow bone towards the triceps of the arm. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110190636 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-CONTACT BIOMETRIC SENSING - A non-contact biometric sensing device is described. The device includes a processing device, a user interface communicatively coupled to the processing device, a display communicatively coupled to the processing device, a laser doppler vibrometer sensor communicatively coupled to the processing device, and an infrared camera communicatively coupled to the processing device. The processing device is programmed to utilize mechanical motion data received from the laser doppler vibrometer sensor and thermal distributions data from the infrared camera to calculate biometric data, when signals originating from the laser doppler vibrometer sensor and the infrared camera are reflected back towards the device from a target. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110208063 | NON-CONTACT FREQUENCY DOMAIN NEAR INFRARED ABSORPTION (fNIR) DEVICE FOR ASSESSING TISSUE DAMAGE - A device for measuring the progress of healing of a wound over time includes at least one diode laser source that provides respective input wavelengths into at least one source fiber, a first optical switch that sequentially switches wavelengths among the respective input wavelengths into the at least one source fiber, a probe that does not touch the wound dunng use, the probe including the at least one source fiber and at least two detectors spaced thereon, an optical system that provides source light from the at least one source fiber to the wound and that detects light scattered by the wound surface and provides the scattered light to the detectors, and a processing unit responsive to outputs of the detectors for providing at least four independent measurements for calculation of an absorption coefficient/Ia and a scattering coefficient/I's of the light by the wound | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110224553 | MONITORING URODYNAMICS BY TRANS-VAGINAL NIRS - The invention relate to the demonstration herein that it is feasible to use a transvaginal NIRS probe to interrogate functioning urological tissues, such as the urethral sphincter, the bladder detrusor muscle, and pelvic floor musculature, to obtain clinically relevant information. The present invention accordingly provides methods and devices for transvaginal monitoring or imaging of the urological tissues, such as the urethral sphincter and/or the bladder, and/or pelvic floor musculature, using NIRS. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110230769 | Information processing apparatus and information processing method - An information processing apparatus for performing authentication using veins of a living body part, the information processing apparatus includes: a visible light source configured to present through light emission the position on which to place the living body part; a light-receiving section configured to receive reflected light of the visible light from the visible light source; a computation section configured to compute the amount of misalignment of the living body part with the placement position on the basis of the intensity of the reflected light received by the light-receiving section; and a control section configured to prompt correction of the placement of the living body part for alignment with the placement position in accordance with the misalignment amount computed by the computation section. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110237956 | INVESTIGATION OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF AN OBJECT - An imaging system for an object such as human or animal tissue uses scattering of an illuminating electromagnetic wave by acoustic vibrations to generate a scattered electromagnetic wave including Doppler components shifted from the frequency of the illuminating electromagnetic wave by frequencies of the acoustic vibration and multiples thereof. An acoustic transducer apparatus applies acoustic vibrations localised in two or three dimensions in a plurality of regions. A transmitter simultaneously illuminates the object with an illuminating electromagnetic wave that has a frequency in the range from 100 MHz to 100 GHz, the vibration direction of the acoustic vibration having a component parallel to the propagation direction of the illuminating electro-magnetic wave. A receiver receives the scattered electromagnetic wave. A signal processing apparatus derives characteristics of the Doppler components, and stores image data representing the derived characteristic. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110245682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING FLUID LEAKS AT A DRAPE USING SENSING TECHNIQUES - A system and method for determining location of a fluid leak at a drape of a reduced pressure delivery system being used on a tissue site of a patient may include applying a reduced pressure to the tissue site of the patient. The drape may be imaged to generate image data, and a determination of a location of a fluid leak of the drape may be made from the image data. As a result of the determination of the location of the fluid leak, the drape may be corrected. The imaging may be made in a non-visible spectrum. The non-visible spectrum may be in an IR spectrum or UV spectrum. In one embodiment, a fluid, such as compressed air, may be applied to the dressing via the interface between the drape and tissue of the patient to improve imaging in the non-visible spectrum. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110275939 | Ergonomic Sensor Pad with Feedback to User and Method of Use - A portable system is provided for sensing and training a user to maintain correct posture while seated in a chair with a seat portion and a back portion. The system includes a first pad attachable to the seat portion of a chair, said first pad having a front area and a rear area, and a second pad attachable to the back portion of a chair and having a lower area and an upper area. There is a first sensor located in the first pad capable of sensing that a user is seated in the seat portion of the chair, a second sensor located in the first pad capable of sensing whether the lower posterior portion of the user's body is in contact with the rear area of the first pad, a third sensor operably attached to the lower area of the second pad capable of sensing whether the user's lumbar region is in contact with the second pad, a fourth sensor operably attached to the upper area of the second pad capable of sensing the distance between the user's upper back and the upper area of the second pad and a neck-position sensor operably attached to the second pad and capable of sensing the distance between the neck-position sensor and the user's neck. The system also includes a microprocessor operably connected to the first sensor, second sensor, third sensor, fourth sensor and neck-position sensor and capable of collecting data from each of the first sensor, second sensor, third sensor, fourth sensor and neck position sensor. The system also includes software for a personal computer, which configures the personal computer to receive the data from the microprocessor and to display the data received from the microprocessor, so that the user can utilize the ergonomic seat pad to receive feedback regarding his posture and over time, improve his posture. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110288417 | MOBILE VIDEOCONFERENCING ROBOT SYSTEM WITH AUTONOMY AND IMAGE ANALYSIS - A robot system that can move about two or more patient beds. The robot includes a monitor and an infrared camera that are coupled to a mobile platform. The robot also includes a controller that is programmed to autonomously move the mobile platform from one patient to another patient and process images captured by the infrared camera to determine if one or more of the patients needs assistance. By way of example, the robot can determine whether a patient is out of a bed, or in a position wherein they may fall out of the bed. The robot may be coupled to a remote station that allows an operator to move the robot and conduct a videoconference with the patient. The image captured by the infrared robot camera can be utilized to analyze blood flow of the patient. The robot can also be utilized to perform neurological analysis. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110313294 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A VEIN OR ARTERY - Apparatus and method for determining the position of a vein or artery in a member of a living being. With an IR light source, more particular an IR led light source, the related member such as an extremity and more particular a hand, is trans-illuminated. The IR light emerging from the member is scanned with a camera and the image is produced on a display adjacent to the camera. Camera and display are preferably mounted on a manoeuvrable arm which can be placed in any desired position relative to the member and observer. Displacement of the camera/display unit can be effected through the presence of a grip to be operated by the hand of the observer. If the quite position is found relative to the member the hand of the observer can be used to execute the related treatment to the vein or artery. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120016244 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED MEDICAL PROCEDURE VISUALIZATION - The present invention employs image intensification for medical procedures within the human body. Methods and systems of the invention utilize infrared radiation (e.g. greater than about 750 nm) illumination and visualization of a surgical treatment area Preferred methods and systems of the invention incorporate use of an infrared radiation visualization system which may be known as “night vision” systems. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120065518 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTILAYER IMAGING AND RETINAL INJURY ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for imaging an eye and identifying retinal or subretinal features that may be indicative of pathologies such as macular degeneration and traumatic brain injury. An infrared or near-infrared image of an eye is interdependently smoothed and segmented and attributes of the image are determined. The attributes are indicative of retinal or subretinal features. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120095349 | Apparatus, systems and methods for laser coagulation of the retina - An integral laser imaging and coagulation apparatus, and associated systems and methods that allow an ophthalmologist to perform laser retinal surgical procedures with an integral laser imaging and coagulation apparatus disposed at a first (i.e. local) location from a control system disposed at a second (i.e. remote) location, e.g., a physician's office. In some embodiments, communication between the integral laser imaging and coagulation apparatus and control system is achieved via the Internet®. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120095350 | Three-dimensional imaging of veins - An apparatus and method for creating a three dimensional imaging system is disclosed. There is a first source of laser light and a second source of laser light having a wavelength different from the wavelength of the laser light of the first source. The laser light from the first and second sources are combined, and the combined laser light is transmitted to a scanner. The scanner further transmits the combined light to a surface to be imaged. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120116230 | INTRA-OPERATIVE MOLECULAR IMAGING - A system for imaging an abnormal cell and or diseased tissue after topical application of a near infrared protease-specific probe is disclosed. The system includes a protease-specific near infrared (NIRF) imaging probe, means for topically administering the protease-specific probe to a diseased tissue and an imaging device capable of detecting the interaction between the protease-specific NIRF imaging probe and the diseased tissue. A method and surgical procedure are also disclosed. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116231 | EARPLUG-TYPE EARPHONE - An earplug-type earphone is disclosed including: an earplug ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120123275 | INFRARED IMAGING OF CUTANEOUS MELANOMA - A process is described for identifying and classifying cutaneous melanoma of a lesion on the skin of a subject by a FTIR spectrometer coupled with a micro-imaging system. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120130251 | HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods for early detection of a heat-related illness can include use of a thermal sensor to obtain thermal data. Subsets of the thermal data can correspond with multiple subjects. The subsets can be compared to determine whether any of the subjects is a thermal outlier relative to the remaining subjects. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120172728 | DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT FOR BIONIC INFORMATION - There is disclosed an apparatus for measuring biometric information that can perform precise and comprehensive measurement by measuring biometric information about an examinee taking a more comfortable position. The apparatus for measuring biometric information includes a hand rest comprising a hand rest part formed in a concave curvature shape to have an examinee's hand put thereon, to contact with an examinee's palm and fingers; and a measurement part provided in the hand rest part to measure the examinee's biometric information. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120179048 | DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES USING THERMAL NOISE - Provided among other things is a thermal noise imaging device comprising: (a) a source of thermal noise; (b) an amplifier for amplifying the thermal noise; (c) one or more antennas adapted to transmit the amplified thermal noise to a perfused body and receive perfused body noise, which is the amplified thermal noise after reflection from or transmission through the perfused body; (d) a reference circuit adapted to receive the amplified thermal noise and produce a reference signal; (e) a perfused body docking interface adapted to interface with one or more surfaces of the perfused body and (i) support a reflection set of one or more antennas in close proximity with a surface of the perfused body or (ii) support separate transmission sets of one or more antennas on opposing surfaces of the perfused body; and (f) an analytical module for receiving the perfused body noise and the reference signal and determining one or more of a reflected power from the reflection set and a transmitted power from the transmission sets. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120203113 | BLOOD FLOW SENSOR - A blood flow rate sensor has at least one transmitter for emitting waves into a blood vessel, the propagation of which is deflected by cellular blood components, and at least two receiver units for receiving waves emitted by the transmitter. The receiver units are spaced from each other in the direction of blood flow, and are situated such that each receives waves from a different path through the blood. The output signal of each receiver unit is filtered or otherwise processed to obtain a noise component, and the noise components from the receiver units are cross-correlated to determine a time offset between the output signals. The time offset is inversely proportional to the blood flow rate. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120215112 | MULTISPECTRAL/HYPERSPECTRAL MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical instrument that comprises: a first-stage optic responsive to a tissue surface of a patient; a spectral separator optically responsive to the first stage optic and having a control input; an imaging sensor optically responsive to the spectral separator and having an image data output; and a diagnostic processor having an image acquisition interface with an input responsive to the imaging sensor and a filter control interface having a control output provided to the control input of the spectral separator. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120232402 | Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Imaging System and Method - Disclosed is a functional NIRS imaging system including an elastomeric cap, a set of transmit optical fibers and a set of receive optical fibers terminating on the inside surface of the elastomeric cap. A pair of light sources combines to produce a collimated light beam at two wavelengths. An optical modulation system, converts the light beam into a plurality of probe light beams, modulates the plurality of probe light beams with a set of pseudo-orthogonal codes and directs each probe light beam into a transmit fiber. An optical detection system accepts scattered photons from subcutaneous tissue underneath the elastomeric cap as a plurality of collected light beams and converts them into a time series of electronic images, stores the electronic images into the memory and processes the electronic images using the pseudo-orthogonal codes. The system displays the resulting image on a display as a hemoglobin oxygen saturation map. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120245471 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE IN AN INFLATABLE PRESSURE PAD - The invention relates to a device for controlling the pressure in a finger cuff, the device including: a first chamber in fluid connection with a finger cuff; a movable wall part defining at least a part of a wall of the first chamber; an air supply for supplying air to the first chamber and the finger cuff; and a pressure sensor for registering the pressure in the first chamber. The invention also relates to a blood pressure measuring device. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120253201 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND ASSESSING MOBILITY - A system and methods are provided relating generally to physical activity and more specifically to tools for monitoring and assessing physical activity by capturing images of a subject's movement including range of motion, gait, balance and activities of daily living at different time periods and comparing those images to stored data. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120283572 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE ACTIVITY OF THE SPINAL CORD OF A VERTEBRA - A measurement device for measuring activity of the spinal cord of a vertebrate, wherein the device includes at least one main probe ( | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120289838 | CARBON-DIOXIDE SAMPLING SYSTEM FOR ACCURATELY MONITORING CARBON DIOXIDE IN EXHALED BREATH - A carbon-dioxide sampling system for accurately monitoring carbon dioxide in exhaled breath. The system includes a ventilator. The ventilator is configured to ventilate a patient with respiratory gases. The ventilator includes a carbon-dioxide sampling control unit and a carbon-dioxide analyzer. The carbon-dioxide sampling control unit is configured to control the timing of sampling of carbon dioxide in the exhaled breath of a patient, and to control the timing of the analysis of exhaled gases by the carbon-dioxide analyzer. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130012821 | Robotic module for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) - A miniature in-vivo robotic module to be used for conducting dexterous manipulations on organs and other target entities in a patient's abdominal or peritoneal cavity as part of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is disclosed in this invention. The robotic module is a serial manipulator consisting of seven cylindrical links and six actively controllable rotational degrees of freedom, thereby enabling an end effector equipped with a laparoscopic type instrument to assume a commanded position and orientation within the robot's workspace. After overtube navigation starting from a natural orifice or preexisting wound, the module must be anchored and guided to a designated location along the inner abdominal cavity wall. This is accomplished via magnetic coupling forces between internal embedded magnets and magnets fixed to the end of a different robotic manipulator located external to the patient. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130030304 | Mechanism Of Quantitative Dual-Spectrum IR Imaging System For Breast Cancer - A mechanism of quantitative dual-spectrum IR imaging (QDS-IR) system for examining the breast cancer is reported. The major mechanism of the system is a pair of long-wave Infra-red (LIR) and middle-wave Infra-red (MIR) cameras with the keen temperature sensitivity and the high spatial resolution. The optical axes of cameras are calibrated by the help of two calibration makers set up on the seat for carrying an object to make them parallel to each other and locate on the same level. The design provides an imaging system with the high reproducibility supported by 7 free degrees and the high adjustability. The proposed system could ensure the positions of the object and two cameras are the same at the different time points and find the best relative positions between the seat and two cameras for the objects with different body types. Therefore, it has potential ability to detect breast cancer or monitor the effect of chemotherapy. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130041264 | METHOD OF DETERMINING AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE RESPONSE AREAS IN A HUMAN CEREBRAL CORTEX - A method of determining affirmative and negative response areas in a cerebral cortex of a human subject under a test, comprises (A) providing a testing apparatus to detect real-time variations in cerebral blood flow, (B) generating a test array consisting of a plurality of test points in a tested area of the subject's head to detect real-time variations of the cerebral blood flow in the tested area, wherein the tested area approximately corresponds to an affirmative or negative response area in the cortex; (C) asking a question to the human subject, wherein the question is designed so that an answer for the question is either yes or no; and (D) determining a precise position of the affirmative or negative response area in the cortex, according to an active region corresponding to the real-time variations of the cerebral blood flow generated in a predetermined time within the tested area after answering. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130041265 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING CELLS AT A TISSUE SITE - The present invention relates to methods and devices for maintaining cellular viability and function for therapeutic purposes. The invention provides methods and devices for maintaining the proliferative and developmental potential of cellular preparations by protecting the from physical and physiological damage during storage, preparation, and delivery to a site (e.g., a tissue site). The invention also provides methods and devices for evaluating tissues and organs, and selecting appropriate sites for cellular delivery. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130041266 | System and Method for Indicating Positioning of an Internal Anatomical Feature - A system and method for indicating positioning of an internal anatomical feature is presented, including a display device external to a subject and a marking device positionable within the subject to identify one or more points of interest within a region of interest. The display device displays the one or more points of interest in response to at least one signal received from the marking device. The display device is applied to an outer surface of the subject. The display device may be a physical sheet of reactive material draped over the patient, a solution coated onto the subject or a monitor. The marking device may be a energy source, an ultraviolet source, an infrared source, a laser source or a visible light source inserted through an abdominal wall of the subject. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130046182 | Devices and Methods for Recording Information on a Subject's Body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, the information mark is fluorescent or phosphorescent. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130053698 | DETECTION OF LIPID CORE PLAQUE CAP THICKNESS - Described are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products for examining a blood vessel wall. The blood vessel wall is illuminated with near-infrared light. Reflected near-infrared light from the blood vessel wall is received. A reflectance spectrum based on the reflected near-infrared light from the blood vessel wall is determined. Whether the reflectance spectrum is indicative of a presence of a lipid core plaque (LCP) by applying an LCP classifier to the reflectance spectrum is determined. A thickness of an LCP cap is determined by applying an LCP cap thickness classifier to the reflectance spectrum if the reflectance spectrum is indicative of the presence of the LCP. Indicia of the thickness of the LCP cap are displayed. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130090562 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING COGNITIVE FUNCTION - The present invention provides methods and systems for assessing cognitive function by comparing a subject's eye movements within and across distinct classes of images. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130102905 | Micro Vein Enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130109975 | MONOLITHIC DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130116572 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING 3-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT SHAPE BASED ON SHADOWS - An apparatus measures a 3-Dimensional (3D) shape of an object. The apparatus includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit that are arranged to face each other with the object disposed in a space defined therebetween, wherein the light transmitting unit being arranged to scan the object, and the light receiving unit being arranged to sense a shadow of the scanned object formed thereon. The apparatus includes a rotation unit arranged to rotate the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit about a same rotational axis by a preset rotation angle until the rotation is fully made by a desired target angle and a shape restoration unit configured to measure a 3D shape of the object using shadows that are obtained for each preset rotation angle. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130123639 | MEASURING METHOD OF LIFE ACTIVITY, MEASURING DEVICE OF LIFE ACTIVITY, TRANSMISSION METHOD OF LIFE ACTIVITY DETECTION SIGNAL, OR SERVICE BASED ON LIFE ACTIVITY INFORMATION - According to a measuring method or a control method of life activity, a life object is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave including a wavelength in a designated waveband, and a characteristic in a local area of the life object is detected, or a life activity thereof is controlled. This “local area” is an area constituted by one or more cells. The “designated waveband” is defined based on any one of the following phenomena:
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| 20130131517 | MEDICAL HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FOR EVALUATION OF TISSUE AND TUMOR - Apparatus and methods for hyperspectral imaging analysis that assists in real and near-real time assessment of biological tissue condition, viability, and type, and monitoring the above overtime. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful in surgery, clinical procedures, tissue assessment, diagnostic procedures, health monitoring, and medical evaluations, especially in the detection and treatment of cancer. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130150726 | METHOD FOR DETECTING HEMATOMA, PORTABLE DETECTION AND DISCRIMINATION DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES - Featured are methods, apparatus and devices for detecting a hematoma in tissue of a patient. In one aspect, such a method includes emitting near infrared light continuously into the tissue from a non-stationary near infrared light emitter and continuously monitoring the tissue using a non-stationary probe so as to continuously detect reflected light. The near infrared light is emitted at two distances from a brain of the patient, so the emitted light penetrates to two different depths. Such a method also includes applying a ratiometric analysis to the reflected light to distinguish a border between normal tissue and tissue exhibiting blood accumulation. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150727 | SYSTEM FOR BIOMETRIC IDENTITY CONFIRMATION - A portable testing unit for biometric identity confirmation includes a housing with an orifice to receive a breath sample from the test subject, a spirometric sensor, and a pulse sensor adjacent to the orifice. A processor analyzes spirometric data from the spirometric sensor and simultaneous pulse wave data from the pulse sensor during the breath sample, together with stored subject characterization data for a known subject to confirm whether the identity of the test subject matches the known subject. A communications link enables the processor to communicate to the external station whether the identity of the test subject matches the known subject. For example, this portable testing unit can be used to control access to a secure facility or computer, authenticate the identity of a party in a financial transaction, or confirm the identity of the subject of an alcohol monitoring test. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130184591 | Near Infrared Imaging - Endoscopes and wands, useful for near infrared imaging, particularly for medical purposes, have transmitting members that transmit between about 95% and 99.9% of the energy at a wavelength within the infrared spectrum. The wands and endoscopes have at least one channel for transmitting and receiving light in the visible spectrum and at least one channel for transmitting and receiving light in the infrared spectrum. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130218021 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTISPECTRAL SCANNING AND DETECTION FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting biomaterial anomalies in a test subject for diagnosing existing and potential medical conditions. The general technique utilized is to expose a portion of the test subject to low doses of RF electromagnetic energy. Different biomaterials in a test subject may be differentiated and identified by characterizing their electromagnetic properties based on observed parameters, e.g., electromagnetic energy absorbed, thermal energy created, and electromagnetic energy emitted, during irradiation of the test subject. This invention allows for the efficient utilization of multiple frequency bands allowed by the FCC, as well as a more precise distribution of electromagnetic energy to the test subject. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130226007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN INPUT SIGNAL INTO AN OUTPUT SIGNAL - The present invention relates to a system and a method for processing data obtained from an input signal ( | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130231572 | BLOOD SAMPLING DEVICE - The position of blood vessels can be more appropriately specified by means of appropriately selecting, on the basis of the conditions and components utilized, and angle between a light emitting unit optical axis of a near-infrared light emitting unit and a normal light of an irradiated surface, and angle between an optical axis of a light receiving side lens and the normal line of the irradiated surface, and an angle between a light receiving surface of a photo diode array and the light receiving unit optical axis. Thus, the subcutaneous blood vessel depth in the direction of the normal line from the irradiated surface can be specified based on changes in illumination intensity in a photodiode array. Consequently, the position of subcutaneous blood vessels can be easily specified. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130237830 | Appliance for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237831 | Appliance for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237832 | Appliance for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237833 | Appliance for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space the connector from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237834 | Dressing for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237835 | Dressing for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space the connector from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237836 | Dressing for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor Monitoring an Intravascular Infusion - An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237837 | Method of Using an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor to Monitor an Intravascular Infusion - A method of using an epidermal dressing including an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237838 | Dressing for an Insertion Site of an Intravascular Infusate - An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237839 | Dressing for an Insertion Site of an Intravascular Infusate - An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237840 | Dressing for an Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensor - An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130237841 | MULTISPECTRAL/HYPERSPECTRAL MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical instrument that comprises: a first-stage optic responsive to a tissue surface of a patient; a spectral separator optically responsive to the first stage optic and having a control input; an imaging sensor optically responsive to the spectral separator and having an image data output; aid a diagnostic processor having an image acquisition interface with an input responsive to the imaging sensor and a filter control interface having a control output provided to the control input of the spectral separator. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130245454 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING TISSUE PRESSURE - The method facilitates measuring of a tissue pressure non-invasively utilizing a negative pressure. The device has a pressure chamber, pressure sensor for measuring the pressure in the pressure chamber and a range sensor for measuring the skin tissue rising caused by the negative pressure. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130245455 | HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING IN DIABETES AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE - The invention is directed to methods and systems of hyperspectral and multispectral imaging of medical tissues. In particular, the invention is directed to new devices, tools and processes for the detection and evaluation of diseases and disorders such as, but not limited to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, that incorporate hyperspectral or multispectral imaging. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130245456 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Non-Invasive Determination of Blood Flow Distribution Using Speckle Imaging Techniques and Hemodynamic Modeling - Non-invasive methods for determining blood flow distribution in a region of interest are provided. The method includes illuminating a region of interest of a subject with a coherent light source; sequentially acquiring at least two speckle images of the region of interest, wherein sequentially acquiring the at least two speckle images comprises acquiring the at least two speckle images in synchronization with motion of the heart of the subject; and electronically processing the at least two acquired speckle images based on the temporal variation of the pixel intensities in the at least two acquired speckle images to generate a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) image, determine distribution of blood flow speed in principal vessels and quantify perfusion distribution in tissue in the region of interest from the LSCI image. The LSCI image enables detection of different blood flow speeds. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130253329 | System for Measuring Mood State - Disclosed is an system for measuring mood states, which calculate and views high-accurate mood indices from brain activation signals obtained by a non-invasive biospectrometric technology, taking account into differences among individuals, for example cognitive capacity using methods supporting the measurement of mood states of individuals. The system of the present invention stores a plurality of different mood index calculation formulae, selects one of the plurality of mood index calculation formulae based on a personal trait, for example the working memory task performance or working memory capacity of a subject, and substitutes the brain activation data of the subject for the selected calculation formula to calculate and view mood indices. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130253330 | ASSESSMENT OF TISSUE OR LESION DEPTH USING TEMPORALLY RESOLVED LIGHT SCATTERING SPECTROSCOPY - A method is described to enhance the ability to evaluate the depth of a tissue component or a lesion having optical properties different from a surrounding tissue using time resolved optical methods. This invention may be particularly suitable for the evaluation of lesion depth during RF ablation (irreversible tissue modification/damage) using specially designed devises (catheters) that deliver heat in a localized region for therapeutic reasons. The technique allows for increased ability to evaluate the depth of the ablated lesion or detect the presence of other processes such as micro-bubble formation and coagulation with higher sensitivity compared to that offered by steady state spectroscopy. The method can be used for in-vivo, real-time monitoring during tissue ablation or other procedures where information on the depth of a lesion or tissue is needed. Exemplary uses are found in tissue ablation, tissue thermal damage, lesion and tissue depth assessment in medical applications. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130253331 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING PULSE RATE - A method and apparatus for reducing the effects of noise on a system for measuring physiological parameters, such as, for example, a pulse oximeter. The method and apparatus of the invention take into account the physical limitations on various physiological parameters being monitored when weighting and averaging a series of measurements. Varying weights are assigned different measurements, measurements are rejected, and the averaging period is adjusted according to the reliability of the measurements. Similarly, calculated values derived from analyzing the measurements are also assigned varying weights and averaged over adjustable periods. More specifically, a general class of filters such as, for example, Kalman filters, is employed in processing the measurements and calculated values. The filters use mathematical models which describe how the physiological parameters change in time, and how these parameters relate to measurement in a noisy environment. The filters adaptively modify a set of averaging weights to optimally estimate the physiological parameters. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130261468 | Non-invasive portable dehydration diagnostic system, device and method - A non-invasive patient hydration monitoring system, device, and method are disclosed. The invented device utilizes a non-invasive photo-plethysmographic (PPG) finger- or toe-probe with an infrared transceiver to measure blood perfusion or circulation in an extremity. Such perfusion data is processed using correlation techniques into patient hydration data by a microprocessor and software application that preferably resides in a cell phone or similar portable hardware/firmware/software platform. Individual and successive patients can be quickly screened, baselined, diagnosed, and reported to identify individuals with dehydration conditions that are indicators of more important health issues such as disease and contagion. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130267854 | Optical Monitoring and Computing Devices and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to medical devices and, in particular, to optical computing devices configured to monitor cardiac-related conditions. One optical computing device includes a substrate, at least one light source mounted on the substrate and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation that optically interacts with a vasculature and generates an optically interacted signal, a plurality of detectors mounted on the substrate and configured to detect the optically interacted signal, and a stabilizing matrix arranged on the substrate and substantially surrounding the at least one light source and the plurality of detectors. The stabilizing matrix may be configured to absorb vibration and thereby reduce motion artifacts detectable by the plurality of detectors. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130267855 | COMPREHENSIVE MEASURING METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND TREATMENT METHOD USING BROADLY TUNABLE LASER - A noninvasive method for measuring biological materials which is configured to enable an immediate diagnosis is used in an analytical absorption spectroscopy apparatus including a broadly tunable infrared laser oscillation device, a photodetection device, and an analysis device. The method applies an infrared ray to an analyte organism while tuning the wavelength from the laser oscillation device with or without the ray going through a nonlinear optical device. The photodetection device detects a reflected beam, a transmitted beam, or a scattering beam from the organism or ultrasound generated within the organism by using the detection device. The analysis device analyzes a signal input by the photodetection device. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130274610 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR PULSATION WAVES - A method for visualization of cardiovascular pulsation waves. A living body is illuminated with light penetrating through a skin of the body for interacting via absorption and/or scattering with a vascular system of the living body. Light reflected from the living body is collected in a focused frame into an image capturing device. A series of frames is captured by the image capturing unit. The frames of the series of frames are multiplied by a reference function synchronized with a periodical physiological process of the body. A correlation image is formed by summarizing respective pixels over the frames of the series of frames to the reference function. An output image representing dynamics of blood-pulsation waves in the living body is calculated from the correlation images as function of the phase of the periodical physiological process of the body. Also a system for application of the method. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130303921 | System and Method for Measurement of Physiological Data with Light Modulation - The present invention discloses a device for measuring physiological data of a subject. It comprises a light modulation unit, an optical detection unit and a signal processing unit. The present invention can operate in an active mode or a passive mode to measure a subject's heart rate, respiratory information, haemoglobin level, cardiac output or oxygen saturation of the blood, etc. Fourier Transform based lock-in technique is used to detect the physiological signals reliably even when the signal is weak. In addition, ambient light can be used as the light source to complete the measurement. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130317367 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VERSATILE NIRS SENSORS - A wireless near-infrared spectrometry sensor includes a light source for emitting near-infrared energy into tissue and a light receiver for receiving the near-infrared energy after it exits the tissue. The sensor may include a portable energy source for supplying energy to the light source. A processing module may control the light source and process readings in connection with the light source. A wireless transceiver may be coupled to the processing module for at least one of transmitting and receiving information, wherein the light source emits near-infrared energy at predetermined intervals in order to conserve energy in the portable energy source. The portable energy source may include at least one of a battery, a capacitor, a thermoelectric generator, a kinetic energy transducer, electricity derived from RF energy, and any combination thereof. The sensor may further include a substrate for support and which may be part of a sterile bandage. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130317368 | System for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130324854 | Method for Locating a Transcutaneous Sensor on Skin - A method to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes moving a light sensor over an epidermis of the Animalia tissue and evaluating a light signal while moving the light sensor. The light sensor includes first and second waveguides. The first waveguide is configured to transmit a first light signal that enters the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second waveguide is configured to transmit a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second light signal is evaluated while moving the light sensor to identify a location on the epidermis that has a minimal presence of underlying veins in the Animalia tissue. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130331707 | System for Locating a Transcutaneous Sensor on Skin - A system to locate veins for diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to transmit first and second light signals. The first light signal is configured to enter the Animalia tissue, and the second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The device is configured to indicate, based on evaluating the second light signal, a minimal presence of the veins in the Animalia tissue overlaid by the infrared sensor. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130345568 | VIDEO-BASED ESTIMATION OF HEART RATE VARIABILITY - What is disclosed is a video-based system and method for estimating heart rate variability from time-series signals generated from video images captured of a subject of interest being monitored for cardiac function. In a manner more fully disclosed herein, low frequency and high frequency components are extracted from a time-series signal obtained by processing a video of the subject being monitored. A ratio of the low and high frequency of the integrated power spectrum within these components is computed. Analysis of the dynamics of this ratio over time is used to estimate heart rate variability. The teachings hereof can be used in a continuous monitoring mode with a relatively high degree of measurement accuracy and find their uses in a variety of diverse applications such as, for instance, emergency rooms, cardiac intensive care units, neonatal intensive care units, and various telemedicine applications. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130345569 | DETERMINING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA FROM A VIDEO OF A SUBJECT BEING MONITORED FOR CARDIAC FUNCTION - What is disclosed is a system and method for processing a time-series signal generated by video images captured of a subject of interest in a non-contact, remote sensing environment such that the existence of a cardiac arrhythmia can be determined for that subject. In one embodiment, a time-series signal generated is received. The time-series signal was generated from video images captured of a region of exposed skin where photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals of a subject of interest can be registered. Signal separation is performed on the time-series signal to extract a photoplethysmographic signal for the subject. Peak-to-peak pulse points are detected in the PPG signal using an adaptive threshold technique with successive thresholds being based on variations detected in previous magnitudes of the pulse peaks. The pulse points are then analyzed to obtain peak-to-peak pulse dynamics. The existence of cardiac arrhythmias is determined for the subject based on the pulse dynamics. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130345570 | INFRARED ENDOSCOPIC BALLOON PROBES - Balloon probes, adapted for use in endoscopy and other medical procedures, are useful to obtain spectroscopic information reflected or emitted from a tissue of interest in the infrared spectral region. The information collected by the probe is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The invention also relates to methods utilizing these probes to analyze a surface of interest, in a minimally invasive manner, in connection with the diagnosis and treatment of disease. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140005553 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT OF A BODY LUMEN | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140012135 | Systems and Methods for Combining Hyperspectral Images with Color Images - The invention is directed to methods and systems of hyperspectral and multispectral imaging of medical tissues. In particular, the invention is directed to new devices, tools and processes for the detection and evaluation of diseases and disorders such as, but not limited to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease and cancer, that incorporate hyperspectral or multispectral imaging. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140012136 | Biological Optical Measuring Apparatus - A biological optical measuring apparatus includes a light source probe and a light receiving probe, one of which is provided with a pressure sensor to detect a contact pressure of a skin of a subject. Pairs of plural values of the contact pressure and light detection signals are previously recorded as calibration data, an estimated value of a false signal is derived from a detection value of the pressure sensor at primary measurement and the calibration data, and a measurement signal waveform in which a noise component due to a movement of the subject is removed is acquired by subtracting the estimated value from a light measurement signal. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140031696 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VITAL SIGN MEASUREMENT OF A PERSON - The present invention relates to a device ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140039321 | Device For Detecting and Illuminating Vasculature - A laser based vascular illumination system utilizing a FPGA for detecting vascular positions, processing an image of such vasculature positions, and projecting the image thereof onto the body of a patient. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140046191 | Luminescent Tension-Indicating Orthopedic Strain Gauges for Non-Invasive Measurements Through Tissue - Strain gauges that can provide information with regard to the state of implantable devices are described. The strain gauges can exhibit luminescence that is detectable through living tissue, and the detectable luminescent emission can vary according to the strain applied to the gauge. A change in residual strain of the device can signify a loss of mechanical integrity and/or loosening of the implant, and this can be non-invasively detected either by simple visual detection of the luminescent emission or through examination of the emission with a detector such as a spectrometer or a camera. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140052002 | FLUORESCENT IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROJECTION APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME VISUALIZATION OF INVISIBLE FLUORESCENT SIGNAL - A fluorescent image acquisition and projection apparatus for real-time visualization of an invisible fluorescent signal is provided. The apparatus visualizes an invisible fluorescent signal generated from a target object (a tissue of a living body, a cell of a living body, or the like) by using a photodetection unit and a projector in real time. The apparatus directly projects a visualized fluorescent signal onto a region of the target object where the invisible fluorescent signal is generated, thereby enabling users to determine and confirm the generation location of the fluorescence with the naked eye. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140066780 | SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING INFANT MOVEMENT USING GESTURE RECOGNITION - A system and method for measuring the movement of one or more limbs of an infant using a video system for the purpose of determining whether the infant suffers from or is at risk of suffering from a medical condition such as cerebral palsy. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140073930 | MEASURE OF BRAIN VASCULATURE COMPLIANCE AS A MEASURE OF AUTOREGULATION - A system includes a controller that receives a physiological signal representing a non-invasive measure of a physiological parameter. The controller applies a compliance metric to the physiological signal and generates an autoregulation status signal that indicates a status of cerebral autoregulation in the patient. The autoregulation status signal is based at least in part on the compliance metric applied to the physiological signal. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140073931 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A MEASURE OF THE RESISTANCE OF PERIPHERAL VASCULATURE - A system for determining the resistance of peripheral vasculature including a sensor configured to generate output signals proportional to the amount of blood in the peripheral vasculature over time, and a computer subsystem configured to determine the resistance of the peripheral vasculature in response to the output signals. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140088433 | MOTION ROBUST VITAL SIGNAL MONITORING - The present invention relates to a device and a method for extracting physiological information from remotely detected electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected by a subject. A data stream derivable from electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected by a subject is received. The data stream comprises a sequence of signal samples indicative of desired subject motion and of disturbing motion. The signal samples represent at least one region of interest exhibiting an at least partially periodic indicative motion pattern attributable to at least one physiological parameter, and a non-indicative motion region. The sequence of signal samples is processed, comprising deriving a sequence of derivative motion compensated samples at least partially compensated for undesired overall motion; detecting an evaluation parameter representative of motion compensation accuracy; and deriving at least one characteristic signal at least partially indicative of the at least partially periodic indicative motion pattern from the sequence of motion compensated samples, wherein deriving the characteristic signal is performed depending on the detected evaluation parameter. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088434 | TYMPANIC PROBE COVER - A digital non-contact tympanic thermometer has a tympanic probe with an IR sensor at the end of the probe in which the digital non-contact tympanic thermometer can be converted to a digital non-contact non-tympanic thermometer for non-tympanic surfaces by placement of removeable probe cover over the tympanic cover in which the probe cover includes a parabolic condenser at the tip of the probe cover that increases gathering of incoming infrared energy. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140107493 | Portable Biometric Monitoring Devices and Methods of Operating Same - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to portable biometric monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, at least one band to secure the monitoring device to the user, a physiological sensor, disposed in the housing, to generate data which is representative of a physiological condition of the user data. The physiological sensor may include a light source to generate and output light having at least a first wavelength, and a photodetector to detect scattered light (e.g., from the user). A light pipe is disposed in the housing and optically coupled to the light source directs/transmits light therefrom along a predetermined path to an outer surface of the housing. Processing circuitry calculates a heart rate of the user using data which is representative of the scattered light. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140107494 | Cognitive Impairment Determination Apparatus, Cognitive Impairment Determination System and Program - Cerebral blood flow data during cognitive task execution is measured using a functional near infrared spectroscopy method, then characteristic amount extraction is performed after performing primitive analysis on the measured cerebral blood flow data. Then, by using the extracted characteristic amounts and a pre-built model for employing in determination of cognitive impairment, automatic determination is made into clinical diagnostic groups of normal (NC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). It is thereby possible to perform cognitive impairment determination that is suitable for mass early stage screening of elderly people. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140121527 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME TRACKING OF BONY STRUCTURES - A method for measuring skin thickness. The method includes at a first 3D point on an outer surface of a patient, exposing the first point to near infrared (NIR) energy from an NIR source. The method includes measuring reflected energy emanating near the first 3D point, or beam incident point. The method includes determining a pattern of the reflected energy based on a distance from a center of the reflected energy, wherein the center is approximated by the first 3D point. The method includes determining a skin thickness measurement based on the pattern. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140121528 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes an imaging section which emits light to a part of a biologic body at predetermined time intervals and images a vein in the biologic body so as to generate imaged data about the vein, a vein pattern extracting section which extracts vein patterns from the imaged data about the vein, a time change detecting section which detects a time change in the vein patterns, a blood flow volume calculating section which calculates a blood flow volume in the vein based on the time change in the vein patterns, and a processing section which executes a predetermined process based on the time change in the vein patterns and a time change in the blood flow volume. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140142433 | Optical Speculum - A system for direct imaging and diagnosing of abnormal cells in a target tissue includes an image acquisition system comprising a plurality of independently movable optical elements. The image acquisition system is arranged to capture at least one of a single image or multiple images or video of cells within the target tissue using at least one of bright field or dark field source divided into independently operated segments to obtain a plurality of data sets. An image analysis and control unit in communication with the image acquisition system analyzes the data sets and applies algorithms to the data sets for diagnosing abnormal cells. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140142434 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE - Systolic blood pressure of a subject is determined by application of monotonic changing pressure conditions over a region of an organ of the subject, simultaneous illumination of a tissue in the pressurized organ with light and measurement of optical data indicative of passage of the light through the tissue and of pressure data indicative of the pressure being applied over said region of said organ. At least one pulsatile and at least one baseline component are determined from the measured optical data and changes are then identified in each of the components, said changes indicative that the pressure applied over the organ is smaller than systolic blood pressure of the subject. The systolic blood pressure of the subject may be determined as a maximal applied pressure at which at least one of the changes in the pulsatile component and the changes in the baseline component started to appear. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140155753 | DISPOSABLE LIGHT SOURCE FOR ENHANCED VISUALIZATION OF SUBCUTANEOUS STRUCTURES - A disposable light source device for the non-invasive visualization of veins, arteries or other subcutaneous structures of and objects in the body, or for facilitating and monitoring intravenous insertion or extraction of fluids, including a conforming layer for interfacing and optically coupling with the body surface, and adhering the device to the body portion, and a main light source for directing near infrared light through the conforming layer to illuminate the body. The disposable light source device can also include a light transmissive and electrically insulative layer that is disposed between and electrically insulates the main light source from the body-contacting conforming layer. The disposable light source device can also include a proximity sensor that controls activation of the first light source such that the light source is on only when the conforming layer is brought into proximity to the body surface. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140155754 | HAIR TREATMENT DEVICE WITH HAIR DETECTOR - The invention provides a hair treatment device ( | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140163385 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR CRANIAL ANATOMY EVALUATION - Embodiments of portable cranial anatomy injury evaluation systems, apparatus, and methods are described generally herein where the system and apparatus may include multiple signal generation devices including photonic, acoustic, and electrical signals. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140187966 | Detection and Display of Measured Subsurface Data onto a Surface - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for imaging and display of subsurface features of a region of interest such as a portion of a body of a patient. A first imaging portion of the system is used to cause an interaction of an imaging beam with an underlying feature of a region of interest. A retro-reflected or returned portion of said imaging beam is detected by a detector which then provides an output to control a display portion of the system for displaying an image corresponding to that which was detected. The system can be used for guiding or assisting clinical or industrial operations or for diagnosis of medical conditions and other uses within medicine, industry and others. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187967 | System and Method for Multi-Color Laser Imaging and Ablation of Cancer Cells Using Fluorescence - A fluorescence imaging device detects fluorescence in parts of the visible and invisible spectrum, and projects the fluorescence image directly on the human body, as well as on a monitor, with improved sensitivity, video frame rate and depth of focus, and enhanced capabilities of detecting distribution and properties of multiple fluorophores. Direct projection of three-dimensional visible representations of florescence on three-dimensional body areas advantageously permits view of it during surgical procedures, including during cancer removal, reconstructive surgery and wound care, etc. A NIR laser and a human visible laser (HVL) are aligned coaxially and scanned over the operating field of view. When the NIR laser passes over the area where the florescent dye is present, it energizes the dye which emits at a shifted NIR frequency detected by a photo diode. The HVL is turned on when emission is detected, providing visual indication of those positions. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140194747 | INFRARED SCANNER AND PROJECTOR TO INDICATE CANCEROUS CELLS - Provided herein are methods and devices for detecting and/or indicating cancerous cells. In some embodiments, infrared light can be used to induce an infrared signature of one or more cells and visible light can be used to indicate the one or more cells having the infrared signature. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194748 | IMAGING DEVICE - A color filter has a transmission band in a visible region and an infrared region. A first substrate is arranged below the color filter and has a first photoelectric conversion element which outputs a first signal charge according to an amount of exposure of a light passing through the color filter. A second substrate has a second photoelectric conversion element outputting a second signal charge according to an amount of exposure of a light, having sensitivity in at least the infrared region, which passes through the first substrate, and is arranged on a surface on an opposite side to a light-receiving surface of the first substrate. A signal read-out circuit reads out the first signal charge as a first electrical signal, and reads out the second signal charge as a second electrical signal. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194749 | Method and System for Detection of Cancer - A non-invasive and real-time optical method for detection of cancerous cells that includes the steps of optically irradiating an area of a tissue in which targeted nanoparticles are accumulated with a light source outputting an optical signal of ne or more specific wavelengths; identifying cancerous cells by measuring diffusion reflection of the irradiated tissue where the cancerous cells and the nanoparticles are located; and outputting data indicative of the identified cancerous cells. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140200458 | THREE DIMENSIONAL METAMATERIALS FROM CONFORMAL POLYMER COATING LAYERS - A manufacture for supporting propagation of terahertz waves includes a stack of layers made of a conformal protective polymer coating material; and an array of cells patterned on each of said layers, each cell including a metallic structure. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140221843 | NEAR-INFRARED IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSIS OF SINUSITIS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a device and method for near-infrared imaging of a patients sinus cavities. The imaging can be used for diagnosis and monitoring of different conditions such as maxillary sinusitis. The system and method can use LEDs to provide near-infrared light through the tissue of a patient, where the light can be picked up by a camera. An iso-intensity contour line map can then be created for quantitative analysis. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140221844 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF ILLUMINATION SOURCE AND SENSOR FOR IMPROVED VISUALIZATION OF SUBCUTANEOUS STRUCTURES - System and method are described for synchronizing a pulsed source of the near infrared illumination used in visualizing subcutaneous structures with the background illumination normally extant in medical treatment settings that allow both enhanced image acquisition and use of higher power pulsed infrared illumination sources. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140221845 | DETERMINING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA FROM A VIDEO OF A SUBJECT BEING MONITORED FOR CARDIAC FUNCTION - What is disclosed is a system and method for processing a time-series signal generated by video images captured of a subject of interest in a non-contact, remote sensing environment such that the existence of a cardiac arrhythmia can be determined for that subject. In one embodiment, a time-series signal generated is received. The time-series signal was generated from video images captured of a region of exposed skin where photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals of a subject of interest can be registered. Signal separation is performed on the time-series signal to extract a photoplethysmographic signal for the subject. Peak-to-peak pulse points are detected in the PPG signal using an adaptive threshold technique with successive thresholds being based on variations detected in previous magnitudes of the pulse peaks. The pulse points are then analyzed to obtain peak-to-peak pulse dynamics. The existence of cardiac arrhythmias is determined for the subject based on the pulse dynamics. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140236019 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLOOD VESSEL IMAGING AND MARKING - The present invention relates to a device, system and a method for blood vessel imaging, detection, and marking and in particular, to such a device, system and method in which an optical enhancers are utilized to increase the accuracy and quality of the process for detecting a blood vessel. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140243681 | COMPACT OPTICAL IMAGING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An optical imaging device and system can be used to visualize and/or provide a quantitative measure of changes in patient vasculature, for example, to monitor responsiveness of a tumor to a particular chemotherapy treatment. A plurality of detectors (e.g., two) are spaced from a plurality of substantially monochromatic light sources (e.g., four) on an interrogation face of the handheld device. Wavelengths of light in the near-infrared range are used to measure the content of hemoglobin, water, and lipid of the tissue that the interrogation face comes in contact with. The light can be modulated so that the effect of ambient light is not minimized or at least reduced. The detected signal is amplified, filtered, and digitized within the device by appropriate electronics. In embodiments, handheld device can include a wireless communication module, such as a Bluetooth device, for wireless transmission of data to/from the remote processor or computer. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140243682 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MOVEMENT AND ORIENTATION OF THE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device and method for monitoring movement and orientation of the device, comprising an imaging unit ( | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140249424 | CARDIOVASCULAR PULSE WAVE ANALYSIS METHOD AND SYSTEM - Factor retrieving is a major approach for pulse wave analysis. Stiffness index and cardiac output are widely used factors for cardiac risk detection. Research has been done on clinical pulse wave data which are collected by pulse oximeter. The result shows that collected factors have a positive correlation with certain cardiac risks. Some adjustments have been applied on the algorithms that increase the significance. In addition to the factor based analysis, other signal processing techniques for pulse waveforms are included such as bispectrum estimation, Wavelet transform, and weighted dynamic time warping. Bispectrum estimation and Wavelet transform have meaningful features of pulse waveforms with some special shapes. Weighted dynamic time warping compares the similarity of waveforms. It also includes medical significance into the calculation by adjusting the weight vector. This algorithm has higher accuracy when providing more samples to compare. The factor based analysis and waveform analysis compose an analytic model which can be used for risk evaluation, classification and disease detection. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140249425 | Method of Determining Affirmative and Negative Response Areas in a Human Cerebral Cortex - A method of determining affirmative and negative response areas in a cerebral cortex of a human subject under a test, comprises (A) providing a testing apparatus to detect real-time variations in cerebral blood flow, (B) generating a test array consisting of a plurality of test points in a tested area of the subject's head to detect real-time variations of the cerebral blood flow in the tested area, wherein the tested area approximately corresponds to an affirmative or negative response area in the cortex; (C) asking a question to the human subject, wherein the question is designed so that an answer for the question is either yes or no; and (D) determining a precise position of the affirmative or negative response area in the cortex, according to an active region corresponding to the real-time variations of the cerebral blood flow generated in 3 seconds within the tested area after answering. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140249426 | Probe for Diagnosing Otitis Media Using Terahertz Waves and Otitis Media Diagnosis System and Method - The present invention relates to a otitis media diagnosis system using terahertz electromagnetic waves, which can diagnose otitis media using terahertz electromagnetic waves in a non-invasive manner, and which can accurately diagnose otitis media by acquiring images on the tympanic cavity using terahertz electromagnetic waves with excellent transmittance, and which can quickly and accurately divide exudative otitis media and suppurative otitis media using terahertz electromagnetic waves that are sensitive to moisture, and which is safe to a body using terahertz electromagnetic waves. The otitis media diagnosis system includes a terahertz probe including a generating unit for radiating terahertz electromagnetic waves from the outside of an ear toward a tympanic cavity and a detection unit for detecting the reflected terahertz electromagnetic waves reflected from the tympanic cavity. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140276088 | Illumination Optics for a Visible or Infrared Based Apparatus and Methods for Viewing or Imaging Blood Vessels - The illumination apparatus and methods described herein increase the depth of the illumination's tissue penetration, help minimize surface reflections and back-scatter for a non-contact camera based imaging system thus providing increased tissue-structure contrast and more information about the structures beneath the surface. It does this by using one or more of the following techniques:
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| 20140276089 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING VITAL SIGNS OF A SUBJECT - A device for determining a vital sign of a subject comprises an interface for receiving a data stream derived from detected electromagnetic radiation reflected from a region of interest including a skin area of the subject, said data stream comprising a data signal per skin pixel area of one or more skin pixels for a plurality of skin pixel areas of said region of interest, a data signal representing the detected electromagnetic radiation reflected from the respective skin pixel area over time. An analyzer is provided for analyzing spatial and/or optical properties of one or more data signals in one or more wavelength ranges. A processor is provided for determining a vital sign information signal of the subject based on the data signals of skin pixel areas within the skin area, and a post-processor is provided for determining the desired vital sign from said vital sign information signal. The determined spatial and/or optical properties are used by the processor for determining the vital sign information signal and/or by the post-processor for determining the desired vital sign. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276090 | DRIVER HEALTH AND FATIGUE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING OPTICS - Method and arrangement for optically monitoring a driver of a vehicle in which a portion of the driver is illuminated with electromagnetic radiation in an infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum using at least one illumination device, images of the illuminated driver are obtained using at least one image obtaining device and the images are analyzed to derive a measure of flow of blood in at least one blood vessel, capillary and vein in the face of the occupant. The blood flow over time is analyzed to determine whether the driver has lost the ability to continue to control the vehicle. The loss of ability to continue to control the vehicle exemplifies the driver becoming drowsy, falling asleep or otherwise being incapable of controlling the vehicle after initially having been awake or otherwise capable of controlling the vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140296717 | MAMMOGRAPHY APPARATUS - A mammography apparatus includes a detector that detects X-rays transmitted through a breast, and an optically transparent or semitransparent pressing panel for pressing the breast. The apparatus further includes a near infrared ray source that provided between the X-ray source and the pressing panel and arranged in a two-dimensional shape in alignment with the pressing panel, and that is movable between a first position in close contact with the pressing panel and a second position outside an X-ray image capture region. Near infrared image capture is carried out using the near infrared ray source by causing the near infrared ray source to be in the first position, and the near infrared ray source is caused to retract to the second position when carrying out X-ray image capture using the X-ray source. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140316277 | Vial-Mounted Micro Vein Enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DEM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140323873 | SKIN DIAGNOSTIC AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHODS - Skin diagnostic techniques employed in conjunction with image processing techniques. For example, a method includes performing one or more diagnostic operations on at least one portion of a user skin image to generate user skin image data, wherein the diagnostic operations are associated with an identified skin-related application. The user skin image data is processed in accordance with the identified skin-related application. The processing includes identifying one or more sets of skin image data in a database that correspond to the user skin image data based on parameters specified by the skin-related application, and determining at least one image processing filter based on the sets of identified skin image data. The image processing filter is applied to the user skin image to generate a simulated user skin image. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140323874 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING FLUID RESPONSIVENESS - Provided are systems and methods for processing a physiological signal in order to determine fluid responsiveness of a subject. In some embodiments, a respiration rate of the subject is received or determined, the signal is filtered based on the respiration rate to generate a filtered signal, and the filtered signal is processed to determine fluid responsiveness. In some embodiments, regular respiration is detected and fluid responsiveness is determined when regular respiration is detected. In some embodiments, the respiration of a subject is controlled, and fluid responsiveness is determined during controlled respiration. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140330129 | EYELID ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING MEIBOMIAN GLANDS FOR MEIBOMIAN GLAND ANALYSIS - Eyelid illumination systems and methods for imaging meibomian glands for meibomian gland analysis are disclosed. In one embodiment, a patient's eyelid is IR trans-illuminated with an infrared (IR) light. A trans-illumination image of the patient's eyelid is captured showing meibomian glands in dark outlined areas, whereas non-gland material is shown in light areas. This provides a high contrast image of the meibomian glands that is X-ray like. The lid trans-illumination image of the meibomian glands can be analyzed to determine to diagnose the meibomian glands in the patient's eyelid. The eyelid may be trans-illuminated by a lid-flipping device configured to grasp and flip the eyelid for imaging the interior surface of the eyelid. Also, an IR surface meibography image of the meibomian glands may also be captured and combined with the trans-illumination image of the meibomian glands to provide a higher contrast image of the meibomian glands. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140336514 | METHODS TO REGULATE POLARIZATION AND ENHANCE FUNCTION OF CELLS - Methods and compositions to controllably regulate cells at a target site. A quantum dot-targeting agent complex is administered to a patient in need of therapy, and the complex is stimulated using an implanted fiber optic system. In embodiments, the system includes an electrical sensor that detects and monitors electrical activity of the stimulated controllably regulated cells, and relays this information to a controller that can regulate further stimulation. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140350408 | Practitioner-Mounted Micro Vein Enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140350409 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING PHYSICAL CONDITIONS USING DIGITAL IMAGES - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing conditions associated with a physical feature using digital images. The method comprises acquiring a white-light image and an ultraviolet (“UV”) image of at least a portion of a body surface, such as a person's face, each of the white-light and UV images including a plurality of pixels and each pixel in the UV image corresponding to a respective pixel in the white-light image. The method further comprises identifying feature pixels in the white-light and UV images, and obtaining results associated with at least one physical condition using information in the feature pixels in the first white light and UV images. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140364743 | NEAR-INFRARED (NIR) OPTICAL SCANNER - A method, apparatus, and system acquire data to create a 3D mesh representing a 3D object. The method, apparatus, and system acquire image data of the 3D object using an imaging probe that includes illumination and detection capability. A light source operates to illuminate the 3D object for reflection and/or trans-illumination imaging, and a detection assembly receives image reflection and/or trans-illumination image data. The reflectance and trans-illumination image data collected by the detection assembly are co-registered with a previously acquired 3D mesh using data from a tracking system monitoring the position of the probe, displayed in real-time, and optionally saved. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140378842 | VIDEO ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SUBJECT FOR A DESIRED PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTION - What is disclosed is a video system and method that accounts for differences in imaging characteristics of differing video systems used to acquire video of respective regions of interest of a subject being monitored for a desired physiological function. In one embodiment, video is captured using N video imaging devices, where N≧2, of respective regions of interest of a subject being monitored for a desired physiological function (i.e., a respiratory or cardiac function). Each video imaging device is different but has complimentary imaging characteristics. A reliability factor f is determined for each of the devices in a manner more fully disclosed herein. A time-series signal is generated from each of the videos. Each time-series signal is weighted by each respective reliability factor and combined to obtain a composite signal. A physiological signal can be then extracted from the composite signal. The processed physiological signal corresponds to the desired physiological function. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150011892 | METHODS FOR EVALUATING TISSUE INJURIES - Aspects of the invention relate to methods and devices for evaluating tissue injuries. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and devices for evaluating tissue injuries based on infrared emission spectra and/or emission levels from injured tissue. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and devices for evaluating skin injuries (e.g., skin burns) and for targeting treatment delivery to injuries including skin injuries. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150018690 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING NIR FLUORESCENCE AT SENTINEL LYMPH NODE - The present invention relates to a device for observing a sentinel lymph node (SLN) in a human body. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for observing an SLN by detecting near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence caused by a fluorescent material such as indocyanine green (ICG) at the SLN and a method for detecting NIR fluorescence at an SLN. Particularly, in the implementation of a composite image obtained by reproducing a fluorescent material such as ICG and NIR fluorescence emitted by excitation light together with a visible light image, it is possible to detect an SLN with high accuracy through a color contrast method and/or a temporal modulation method using an NIR fluorescence image signal and a visible reflection light image signal. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150051496 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING A LOCATION OF AN OBJECT AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING AN OBJECT, USING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE IN A TERAHERTZ BAND - An apparatus includes an emitter unit configured to irradiate an object under observation with a terahertz wave, a receiver unit configured to receive a reflected terahertz wave returning from the object under observation, and a data processing unit configured to calculate a propagation time period spent in a propagation of the terahertz wave from the emitter unit to the receiver unit based on a signal received by the receiver unit and calculate a location of an abnormal tissue in the object under observation based on the propagation time period. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150057548 | SIDE-SCAN INFRARED IMAGING DEVICES - Infrared imaging devices are provided which are configured to implement side-scan infrared imaging for, e.g., medical applications. For example, an imaging device includes a ring-shaped detector element comprising a circular array of infrared detectors configured to detect thermal infrared radiation, and a focusing element configured to focus incident infrared radiation towards the circular array of infrared detectors. The imaging device can be an ingestible imaging device (e.g., swallowable camera) or the imaging device can be implemented as part of an endoscope device, for example. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150073281 | GENERATING A FLOW-VOLUME LOOP FOR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION ASSESSMENT - What is disclosed is a system and method for generating a flow-volume loop for respiratory function assessment of a subject of interest in a non-contact, remote sensing environment. In one embodiment, a time-varying sequence of depth maps of a target region of a subject of interest being monitored for respiratory function is received. The depth maps are of that target region over a period of inspiration and expiration. The depth maps are processed to obtain a volume signal comprising a temporal sequence of instantaneous volumes. The time-varying volume signal is processed to obtain a flow-volume loop. Changes in a contour of the flow-volume loop are used to assess the subject's respiratory function. The teachings hereof find their uses in a wide array of medical applications where it is desired to monitor respiratory function of patients such as elderly patients, chronically ill patients with respiratory diseases and premature babies. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150087995 | BODY INFORMATION OBTAINING DEVICE, BODY INFORMATION OBTAINING METHOD AND BODY INFORMATION OBTAINING PROGRAM - A body information obtaining device, including: a sensor unit which has at least one sensor sensing body information and is wearable on any one of a plurality of wearing positions different from each other of a body of a user; and an actually-wearing position identification unit which identifies an actually-wearing position where the sensor unit is worn among the plurality of wearing positions on basis of a sensing result by the sensor unit. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150087996 | HOLDER AND OPTICAL BIOMETRIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A holder configured to allow light transmission probes for emitting light and light reception probes for receiving light to be arranged alternately and be spaced apart from each other by a second set distance r | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150094597 | BREATHING PATTERN IDENTIFICATION FOR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION ASSESSMENT - What is disclosed is a system and method for identifying a patient's breathing pattern for respiratory function assessment without contact and with a depth-capable imaging system. In one embodiment, a time-varying sequence of depth maps are received of a target region of a subject of interest over a period of inspiration and expiration. Once received, the depth maps are processed to obtain a breathing signal for the subject. The subject's breathing signal comprises a temporal sequence of instantaneous volumes. One or more segments of the subject's breathing signal are then compared against one or more reference breathing signals each associated with a known pattern of breathing. As a result of the comparison, a breathing pattern for the subject is identified. The identified breathing pattern is then used to assess the subject's respiratory function. The teachings hereof find their uses in an array of diverse medical applications. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150105666 | NARROW BAND FEATURE EXTRACTION FROM CARDIAC SIGNALS - A PPG or other cardiac signal is analysed by calculating its amplitude in a narrow frequency range around the estimated heart rate or a harmonic of the heart rate. Cardiac signals from a patient in different states, e.g., exercise and non-exercise or limb lowered and limb raised can be analysed and the amplitude in the narrow range compared to determine various vascular conditions such as peripheral arterial disease. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150112202 | OPTICAL RESPIRATION SENSOR - A garment-mountable respiration sensor, comprising: a light source configured to illuminate said garment; a photodetector configured to sense an amount of light reflected from said garment; and an electronic circuit configured to detect respiration based on a temporal pattern of the amount of light sensed by said photodetector. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150112203 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING A CORNEA AND OBTAINING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - A system and method for determining the shape of a cornea of an eye illuminates at least one of the interior surface, the posterior surface, and the interior region of the eye with infrared light of a wavelength that can generate fluorescent light from the portion of the cornea illuminated. The generated fluorescent light is then detected. The step of illuminating can comprise focusing the infrared light in a plurality of different planes substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the eye. From the detected light it is possible to create a map of at least a portion of the interior surface, at least a portion of the posterior surface, and/or portion of the interior region of the cornea. Clarity of vision can be determined by generating autofluorescence from proteins in the pigment epithelial cells of the retina. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150126872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING VITAL SIGN INFORMATION OF A SUBJECT - A system and method for determining vital sign information of a subject are presented. The system comprises a marker for application to the subject, wherein the marker is configured to change an optical property due to a mechanical manipulation of the marker caused by a physiological process of the subject, a detection unit for detecting radiation from the marker, and an analysis unit for determining the vital sign information of the subject from the detected radiation. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150133790 | GAIT ANALYSIS DEVICE AND RUNNING EXERCISE APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A gait analysis device cooperated with a running exercise apparatus comprises a plurality of infrared emitting units, a plurality of infrared receiving units, a plurality of supporting units and a processing unit. An end of each of the infrared emitting units is covered by an opaque element. The infrared receiving units and the infrared emitting units are disposed in a staggered arrangement. The infrared receiving units and the infrared emitting units are disposed to the supporting units. The processing unit is coupled with the infrared receiving units. A running exercise apparatus is also disclosed. The gait analysis device is capable of decreasing the interference of the infrared light and thus increasing the accuracy of the gait analysis. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150133791 | ARTERY VISUALIZATION DEVICE AND ARTERY IMAGING DEVICE - [Problem] To provide an artery visualization device capable of very appropriately visualizing a to-be-punctured artery and an artery imaging device used for the artery visualization device. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150141837 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL IMAGE ANALYZER AND OPHTHALMOLOGICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD - Ophthalmological image analysis techniques that can present objective information about the state of distribution of the Meibomian glands are provided. An ophthalmological image analyzer | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150289771 | PERIPHERAL VASCULAR RESISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The difference between a skin temperature measured by a wrist sensor and a skin temperature measured by a finger sensor is calculated. A pulse wave transmission time from the wrist to the finger is obtained from a pulse wave measured by the wrist sensor and a pulse wave measured by the finger sensor. The product of the difference and the pulse wave transmission time is obtained as a peripheral vascular resistance on the peripheral side from the wrist. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150289818 | Methods and Apparatus for Detecting Motion Noise and for Removing Motion Noise from Physiological Signals - Methods and apparatus are presented for removing motion artifacts from physiological signals produced by a physiological sensor of a wearable device, wherein the physiological sensor includes at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector. Light emitted by the at least one optical emitter that is scattered by a body of a subject wearing the device is detected, and a physiological information signal therefrom is produced via the at least one optical detector. Light emitted by the at least one optical emitter that is scattered by a light regulating region of the wearable device is detected, and a motion noise information signal is produced via the at least one optical detector. The physiological information signal and the motion noise information signal are processed via at least one processor associated with the wearable device to at least partially remove unwanted motion artifacts from the physiological information signal. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150305673 | Patient-Mounted Micro Vein Enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150313502 | DETERMINING ARTERIAL PULSE WAVE TRANSIT TIME FROM VPG AND ECG/EKG SIGNALS - What is disclosed is a system and method for determining arterial pulse wave transit time for a subject. In one embodiment, a video is received comprising a plurality of time-sequential image frames of a region of exposed skin of a subject where a videoplethysmographic (VPG) signal can be registered by at least one imaging channel of the video device used to capture that video. Also received is an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal obtained using at least one sensor placed on the subject's body where a ECG signal can be obtained. Batches of image frames are processed to obtain a continuous VPG signal for the subject. Temporally overlapping VPG and ECG signals are analyzed to obtain a pulse wave transit time between a reference point on the VPG signal and a reference point on the ECG signal. The pulse transit time is used to assess pathologic conditions such as peripheral vascular disease. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150320316 | Method and Apparatus for Multi-spectral Imaging and Analysis of Skin Lesions and Biological Tissues - A multispectral nevoscope that uses specific wavelengths in the visible and infrared spectrum of electromagnetic radiation to transilluminate a skin-lesion or a biological tissue or specimen for imaging and maps multispectral 2-dimensional images into 3-dimensional virtual space for providing 3-D distributions of pre-defined parameters representing the characteristic properties (such as melanin, hemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin, etc.) of a skin lesion. Methods are disclosed for analyzing and using the characteristic distributions of specific parameters for detection and management of skin-cancers, or characterization of a biological tissue or specimen. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150335250 | Device for Detecting and Illuminating the Vasculature Using an FPGA - A laser based vascular illumination system utilizing a FPGA for detecting vascular positions, processing an image of such vasculature positions, and projecting the image thereof onto the body of a patient. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150351607 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECTS IN A SUBJECT'S EAR - A method of identifying objects in a subject's ear, comprising: introducing an optical electronic imaging unit and light source into an ear canal of a subject's outer ear, wherein the electronic imaging unit exhibits an optical axis directed in a distal direction, especially directed at the eardrum; using the electronic imaging unit to capture an image; and determining color information or brightness and color information to identify objects shown in the image by electronic means, in order to automatically identify the objects, especially the eardrum, wherein the electronic imaging unit comprises a color video camera, and wherein the method further comprises a step of determining the spectral composition of reflections of the eardrum, once the eardrum has been identified. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150374309 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING TISSUE IN THREE DIMENSIONS USING MULTIMODE OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS - A method and system are provided for characterizing a portion of biological tissue. A surface of the tissue is illuminated with light having a known wavelength spectrum capable of materially penetrating the tissue. The intensity of the illumination light remitted from the tissue in response to the illumination over a known measurement window is measured over a hyperspectral range of wavelengths for at least two distinguishable polarization components. Based on a model of the response of the tissue and the preceding measurements, data representative of the location and one or more characteristics of an abnormal portion of the tissue are produced. A method is provided to eliminate the masking effect of melanin to obtain accurate estimations of an anomaly. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160022174 | ELECTRONIC SPLINT - A monitoring device mounted to a user can be used to estimate a position or orientation of a body portion of the user, such as a joint or jointed portion of the user. Radiation can be emitted toward the body portion and a reflection of this radiation can be received. The reflected radiation can then be used to estimate a position of the body portion of the user. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029923 | NASOPHARYNGEAL OR OROPHARYNGEAL CANNULA FOR MAIN-STREAM CAPNOGRAPHY - The invention relates to a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal cannula ( | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029948 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENCE LYMPHATIC MAPPING FOR DIAGNOSING, ACCESSING, MONITORING AND DIRECTING THERAPY OF LYMPHATIC DISORDERS - Methods and imaging agents are used to functionally image lymph structures and to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for lymphatic disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques capable of rapid temporal resolution to non-invasively track or monitor packets of imaging agents flowing in one or more lymphatic structures in human patients to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and functionality of the lymphatic structures. An imaging agent comprises a fluorophore labeled peptide capable of binding integrin α | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029975 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN INPUT SIGNAL INTO AN OUTPUT SIGNAL - A system and a method for processing data obtained from an input signal including physiological information representative of at least one at least partially periodic vital signal. The physiological information is derivable from visible radiation reflected by an object, such as a person. The system includes a detector for detecting at least one vital signature in the input signal and a converter for creating an output signal by modifying the input signal depending on the detected vital signature. The output signal includes an artificial signature at least partially replacing a respective vital signature of the at least one vital signature of the input signal. The system may further include a sensor for detecting visible electromagnetic radiation within at least one particular wavelength range. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160038078 | Vial/Syringe-Mounted Micro Vein Enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160058312 | MULTIPLE LIGHT PATHS ARCHITECTURE AND OBSCURATION METHODS FOR SIGNAL AND PERFUSION INDEX OPTIMIZATION - A photoplethysmographic (PPG) device is disclosed. The PPG device can include one or more light emitters and one or more light sensors to generate the multiple light paths for measuring a PPG signal and perfusion indices of a user. The multiple light paths between each pair of light emitters and light detectors can include different separation distances to generate both an accurate PPG signal and a perfusion index value to accommodate a variety of users and usage conditions. In some examples, the multiple light paths can include the same separation distances for noise cancellation due to artifacts resulting from, for example, tilt and/or pull of the device, a user's hair, a user's skin pigmentation, and/or motion. The PPG device can further include one or more lenses and/or reflectors to increase the signal strength and/or and to obscure the optical components and associated wiring from being visible to a user's eye. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160081552 | ENHANCED VISIBLE NEAR-INFRARED PHOTODIODE AND NON-INVASIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a photodiode that can detect optical radiation at a broad range of wavelengths. The photodiode can be used as a detector of a non-invasive sensor, which can be used for measuring physiological parameters of a monitored patient. The photodiode can be part of an integrated semiconductor structure that generates a detector signal responsive to optical radiation at both visible and infrared wavelengths incident on the photodiode. The photodiode can include a layer that forms part of an external surface of the photodiode, which is disposed to receive the optical radiation incident on the photodiode and pass the optical radiation to one or more other layers of the photodiode. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081567 | PORTABLE PULSE MEASURING DEVICE - A portable pulse measuring device having a lighting configuration having at least three elements selected from a light-emitting source for emitting radiant energy through a human body tissue and a light detector for detecting the intensity of said radiant energy after propagation through the human body tissue and for providing input signals representative of the propagation. The lighting configuration includes at least one light-emitting source and at least one light detector. A processor is provided for determining pulse rate in response to processing the input signals. The elements in the lighting configuration are arranged in the portable pulse measuring device in a configuration where the light-emitting sources in the lighting configuration are asymmetrically disposed in relation to the light detectors in the lighting configuration. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160089088 | DEVICE FOR CORRECTING LIGHT ABSORPTION SPECTRUM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CORRECTING LIGHT ABSORPTION SPECTRUM - Provided are light absorption spectrum correction devices, methods of manufacturing the light absorption spectrum correction devices, and methods of correcting a light absorption spectrum. The light absorption spectrum correction device includes: a light source configured to emit light; an attenuated total reflectance (ATR) crystal layer configured to contact a subject and provide an optical passage along which the light emitted from the light source travels to the subject; a pressure sensor configured to detect a contact pressure applied to the ATR crystal layer by the subject; a spectrum detector and analyzer configured to detect light emitted from the ATR crystal layer, form a light absorption spectrum based on the detected light, and determine an intensity of the light emitted from the ATR crystal layer; and a spectrum correction device configured to correct the light absorption spectrum based on the contact pressure. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160100763 | IMAGING SYSTEM FOR COMBINED FULL-COLOR REFLECTANCE AND NEAR-INFRARED IMAGING - An imaging system for acquisition of NIR and full-color images includes a light source providing visible light and NIR light to an area under observation, such as living tissue, a camera having one or more image sensors configured to separately detect blue reflectance light, green reflectance light, and combined red reflectance light/detected NIR light returned from the area under observation. A controller in signal communication with the light source and the camera is configured to control the light source to continuously illuminate area under observation with temporally continuous blue/green illumination light and with red illumination light and NIR excitation light. At least one of the red illumination light and NIR excitation light are switched on and off periodically in synchronism with the acquisition of red and NIR light images in the camera. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160100767 | HEARTBEAT AND PULSE MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a heartbeat and pulse measuring system comprising a detecting unit, a processing unit and an outputting unit. The detecting unit includes a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element and a detecting module. The first light-emitting element emits a first frequency beam to a user's body to generate a first scatter light signal. The second light-emitting element emits a second frequency beam to the body to generate a second scatter light signal. The detecting module receives first scattered light signal and the second scattered light signal to covert into a first current signal and a second current signal respectively. The processing unit analyzes and calculates the intensity difference associated with time between the first current signal and the second current signal to produce an analysis information, then the analysis information is outputted by the outputting unit. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160113505 | MEASURING METHOD OF LIFE ACTIVITY, MEASURING DEVICE OF LIFE ACTIVITY, TRANSMISSION METHOD OF LIFE ACTIVITY DETECTION SIGNAL, OR SERVICE BASED ON LIFE ACTIVITY INFORMATION - According to a measuring method or a control method of life activity, a life object is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave including a wavelength in a designated waveband, and a characteristic in a local area of the life object is detected, or a life activity thereof is controlled. This “local area” is an area constituted by one or more cells. The “designated waveband” is defined based on any one of the following phenomena:
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| 20160113526 | GENERATING USER INFORMATION FROM AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PARAMETERS - Techniques are disclosed for generating user information from autonomic nervous system (ANS) parameters and continuous ANS monitoring. Some embodiments may provide a wearable device, comprising: a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor; a motion sensor; and processing circuitry configured to: determine one or more monitoring conditions; determine whether the one or more monitoring conditions are satisfied based on monitoring motion data from the motion sensor; capture the blood flow data with the PPG sensor when the one or more monitoring conditions are satisfied; determine time-interval data indicating times between pulses based on the blood flow data; determine an ANS condition based on the time-interval data. The blood flow data and/or time-interval data may be captured and aggregated from multiple discontinuous periods of time when monitoring conditions are satisfied. The processing circuitry may be further configured to control output devices for presentation of the ANS condition(s), such as an actuator of the wearable device. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160113530 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION, AND WRIST WATCH-TYPE TERMINAL USING THE SAME - A method and an apparatus for acquiring biological information, and a wrist watch-type terminal using the same, are provided. The apparatus includes a first detector configured to irradiate a living body with a first light of a first wavelength, and detect a second light that is reflected from the living body, and a second detector configured to irradiate the living body with a third light of a second wavelength, and detect a fourth light that is reflected from the living body. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to determine a pulse wave of the living body based on a subtraction value of subtracting a detection signal that is determined by irradiating the third light of the second wavelength from a detection signal that is determined by irradiating the first light of the first wavelength. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160113566 | ILLUMINATION OPTICS FOR A VISIBLE OR INFRARED BASED APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR VIEWING OR IMAGING BLOOD VESSELS - The illumination apparatus and methods described herein increase the depth of the illumination's tissue penetration, help minimize surface reflections and back-scatter for a non-contact camera based imaging system thus providing increased tissue-structure contrast and more information about the structures beneath the surface. It does this by using one or more of the following techniques:
| 04-28-2016 |
| 20160128582 | A METHOD OF DETERMINING SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE AND THE UNIT FOR THIS METHOD - The method of determining systolic and diastolic blood pressure where the set of received data of each curve of the plethysmographic curve gained from the unit for monitoring the life functions in a shape of the ring and/or the earring is divided into individual segments that respond to one heartbeat of the measured subject and after processing there are selected and recalculated segments meeting the defined criteria. The unit for monitoring and measuring the life functions comprises a supporting construction in a shape of a ring ( | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160128627 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED VISUALIZATION OF NEAR SURFACE VASCULAR STRUCTURES - A sub-dermal structure visualization system and method is disclosed. The system may use an illumination module including: a near-infrared (NIR) light source adapted to substantially uniformly illuminate an imaged area including sub-dermal regions thereof with NIR light; and a first optical system including at least one optical element for controlling at least one of spectral and polarization properties of the NIR light prior to illuminating the imaged area. An imaging module rejects unwanted signals from an imaged area while passing desired optical signals that are to be received by an image acquisition module. The desired optical signals can comprise a vein visualization signal to assist in visualizing a vascular structure below a skin layer of a patient. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160135726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE, INTRACRANIAL B RAIN MOTION MONITORING - A system and a method is provided for assessing motion of a biological tissue of a subject including one or more superficial biological layers and a targeted biological layer. An optical perturbation is introduced within the one or more superficial biological layers but not within the targeted biological layer. A set of optical signal data is acquired preceding, during, or following the optical perturbation and, using the set of optical signal data, a set of optical characteristics is determined that is representative of light transiting the biological layers. Using the set of optical characteristics and a model of the biological layers, a target optical signal consistent with a target biological layer is separated and a movement of the desired biological tissue is determined using the target optical signal. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160135733 | Stand-Mounted Scanned Laser Vein Contrast Enhancer - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may he attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160143567 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF A SUBSTANCE IN THE BLOOD OF A SUBJECT - A device, system and method for determining the concentration of a substance, such as the oxygen saturation, in the blood of a subject are provided, which reduce or remove the influence of specular reflection. The proposed device comprises an input unit configured to receive detection signals reflected back from a skin area of the subject in response to irradiation of the skin area by a radiation signal, a signal extraction unit configured to extract at least two photo-plethysmography, PPG, signals at two different wavelengths from said detection signals, and a processing unit configured to compute the concentration of a desired substance in the blood of the subject based on said PPG signals, wherein said computation is adapted to the skin tone of the subject. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160143580 | Vein Scanner with User Interface for Controlling Imaging Parameters - A portable handheld vein-image-enhancing device broadly includes: a first laser emitting a beam of light at a first wavelength; a second laser emitting a beam of light at a second wavelength; a scanner to scan the beams of light onto the target surface; a photo detector to receive the reflected vein image and convert the image into a signal, for use by the second laser and scanner to project the image onto the target surface; and a user interface and electronic circuitry to permit adjustments to one or more of the following imaging parameters: a vein size parameter to set a vein size to be imaged by the device; a field of view size; a size for a field of high resolution for the projected image; a brightness of the projected image; and a laser output intensity parameter setting a depth of penetration by the first wavelength for the imaging. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160150964 | COMPREHENSIVE MEASURING METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND TREATMENT METHOD USING BROADLY TUNABLE LASER | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160157774 | Micro Vein Enhancer for Hands-Free Imaging for a Venipuncture Procedure - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160174858 | NON-INVASIVE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160175152 | Ocular Implant Delivery Systems And Methods | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160192849 | NON-INVASIVE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160198965 | SELECTING A REGION OF INTEREST FOR EXTRACTING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS FROM A VIDEO OF A SUBJECT | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160374558 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND OPTICAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - An optical measurement system includes a portable type optical measurement apparatus and a non-portable type optical measurement apparatus larger than the portable optical measurement apparatus. The non-portable type optical measurement apparatus is configured to be communicable to the portable type optical measurement apparatus and to be operated as a main measurement apparatus which executes measurement condition settings and measurement controls based on an input operation from the operation input section and also executes measurement condition settings and measurement controls of the non-portable type optical measurement apparatus by communication. The portable type measurement apparatus is capable of measuring a subject independently of the non-portable type measurement apparatus, and is operated as a sub-measuring apparatus for executing measurement condition settings and measurement controls in accordance with a control by the non-portable type measurement apparatus. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170231578 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CALCULATING BLOOD PRESSURE BASED ON MEASUREMENTS OF ARTERIAL BLOOD FLOW AND ARTERIAL LUMEN | 08-17-2017 |
| 20180020965 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING NIR FLUORESCENCE AT SENTINEL LYMPH NODE | 01-25-2018 |
