02nd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210007563 | VACUUM CLEANING APPARATUS - Hand held vacuum cleaning apparatus ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007564 | CLEANER - A cleaner includes: a suction unit; a suction motor that generates suction force for sucking air through the suction unit and includes an impeller; a dust separation unit that includes one or more cyclone units generating cyclonic flow to separate dust from air flowing inside through the suction unit; a dust container that stores dust separated by the dust separation unit and is disposed under the suction motor; a battery disposed behind the dust container to supply power to the suction motor; and a handle disposed behind the suction motor, wherein a rotational axis of the impeller and an axis of the cyclonic flow vertically extend and an extension line from the rotational axis of the impeller passes through the one or more cyclone units. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007565 | FLOOR CLEANER - A floor cleaner including a recovery tank. The recovery tank includes a tank body having a lower end wall, an open upper end, and a sidewall that extend upwardly from the lower end wall. A cover that includes a suction air outlet in fluid communication with a vacuum source. An inlet duct extends upwardly from the lower end wall. The recover tank includes a shutoff float including a float body and a closure. The float body is configured to float on a surface of cleaning fluid and the closure is received in the suction air outlet to close the suction air outlet. The float body moves along the inlet duct as the float body floats on the surface of the cleaning fluid. The float body includes an aperture extending through the float body and the inlet duct extends through the aperture of the float body. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007566 | Pressurized Air Assistance (PAA) in Vacuum Cleaner Head - In all vacuum cleaners, the head of the vacuum is the source of particle removal. With this mechanism, the min vacuum pressure can be reached at zero atmosphere, and it takes the particles from the floor and guide them through the vacuum line. The generation of a zero-atmosphere pressure requires a high speed and high current AC/DC motor air turbine, which creates lots of noise and consumes high amounts of energy. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007567 | BRUSHROLL FOR VACUUM CLEANER - A brushroll dowel for a vacuum cleaner has a bristle stiffener protruding from a brush dowel. A plurality of stiffened bristles protrude from the brush dowel adjacent to the bristle stiffener, and a plurality of unstiffened bristles also protrude from the brush dowel and are non-adjacent to the bristle stiffener. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007568 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner includes an upright body mounted to a base that moves over a surface to be cleaned. A rotational coupling can be provided between the upright body and the base for coupling the upright body to the base for movement about at least one rotational axis. The rotational coupling can include at least a swivel joint. A cord rewinder can be provided above the swivel joint for storing and dispensing a power cord. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007569 | SMART NOZZLE AND A SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE IMPLEMENTING SAME - In general, the present disclosure is directed to nozzle control circuitry for use in surface cleaning devices that preferably reduces overall power consumption of a surface cleaning device by detecting the start of a cleaning operation by a user before energizing one or more components such as an agitator. The nozzle control circuitry can detect a cleaning operation based on data output from one or more sensors (also referred to herein as operation sensors). For example, the nozzle control circuitry can communicate with at least one of a motion sensor such as an accelerometer, an orientation sensor such as gyroscope, and/or an air pressure sensor operatively coupled within a dirty air inlet to detect the presence of generated suction. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007570 | AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING TYPE VACUUM CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An autonomous traveling type vacuum cleaner capable of cleaning an area closely adjacent to an obstacle of a floor surface, and the control method therefor. A main body includes a front face part formed in a linear shape. A detector detects an obstacle in a traveling direction of the main body. A traveling part makes the front face part of the main body face the obstacle and makes the main body travel to the obstacle, on the basis of the result detected by the detector. A cleaning unit, which is disposed on a front portion of the main body, cleans a cleaning-object surface in the state where the traveling part has made the main body travel to the obstacle. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007571 | SELF-PROPELLING CLEANING ROBOT - A self-propelling cleaning robot includes a main body, a driving part configured to propel the main body, a cleaning part configured to clean a cleaning area, a sensor part configured to detect an obstacle, and a control unit mounted on the main body and configured to control the driving part and the sensor part. The control unit includes a controller having an integrated development environment to create a programming code, and the controller is connectable with an external device. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007572 | MOBILE ROBOT USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile robot of the present disclosure includes: a traveling unit configured to move a main body; a cleaning unit configured to perform a cleaning function; a sensing unit configured to sense a surrounding environment; an image acquiring unit configured to acquire an image outside the main body; and a controller configured to generate a distance map indicating distance information from an obstacle for a cleaning area based on information detected and the image through the sensing unit and the image acquiring unit, divide the cleaning area into a plurality of detailed areas according to the distance information of the distance map and control to perform cleaning independently for each of the detailed areas. Therefore, the area division is optimized for the mobile robot traveling in a straight line by dividing the area in a map showing a cleaning area. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007573 | SPRAY ARRANGEMENT FOR DISHWASHERS - The spray arrangement according to the present invention which is suitable for use in a dishwasher such that the spray arrangement is located to rotate along a plane parallel to the base of the rack for spraying a cleaning liquid to the dishes, wherein the spray arrangement comprises: the main body ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007574 | MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT METHOD - [Overview] [Problems to be Solved] To perform optimization of each of a plurality of surgical devices in consideration of the plurality of surgical devices. [Solution] A medical device management system is provided that includes a plurality of devices connected to a surgical network, and an information processor configured to change settings of one or more devices out of the plurality of devices via the surgical network. The information processor acquires two or more pieces of information related to the plurality of devices and changes at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of the two or more pieces of information. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007575 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - Provided is an image processing device including a processor including hardware, the processor being configured to detect a positional deviation amount of pixels among image data of a plurality of frames; combine, based on the detected positional deviation amount, information concerning the pixels, in which a first filter is arranged, of the image data of at least one or more past frames with image data of a reference frame to generate combined image data; perform interpolation processing on the generated combined image data to generate, as reference image data, first interpolated image data including information concerning the first filter in all pixel positions; and perform, referring to the generated reference image data, interpolation processing on the image data of the reference frame to generate, for each of a plurality of types of second filters, second interpolated image data including information concerning the second filters in all pixel positions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007576 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A medical imaging system having an image sensor, a birefringent mask coupled to the image sensor, and processing circuitry that obtains image data from the image sensor, and performs processing on the image data based on unique optical characteristics of a coupled medical device, wherein the processing includes selecting at least one of depth of field expansion and blur improvement based on the unique optical characteristics. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007577 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMIZING VIDEO STREAMING - A method for performing a surgical procedure includes adjusting an encoding configuration of a video encoder in response to receiving an input associated with a change of state of a surgical system performing the surgical procedure, and encoding image data of the surgical procedure captured after the change of state based on the adjusted encoding configuration. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007578 | MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM - Provided is a medical image processing system that can stably control the light emission amount of narrow-band light of a short wavelength in a case where the narrow-band light of the short wavelength is used for illumination of an observation target. A light source circuit emits specific narrow-band light of a short wavelength. An image sensor includes a first pixel group including a B pixel and a second pixel group including a G pixel. The B pixel has a higher sensitivity to the specific narrow-band light than the G pixel. The G pixel has a sensitivity to light in a green band and the specific narrow-band light. The light source control unit controls the light emission amount of the specific narrow-band light on the basis of a pixel value of the B pixel and a pixel value of the G pixel. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007579 | ADHESIVE FOR ENDOSCOPE, CURED PRODUCT, ENDOSCOPE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ENDOSCOPE - Provided are a two-component adhesive for an endoscope and a cured product thereof, the adhesive having a base resin and a curing agent. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007580 | IMAGING DEVICE - An imaging device capable of acquiring images of an internal structure of a living body highly accurately in a wide range. An imaging device has a first housing to which a proximal portion of an outer sheath is fixed, with a drive shaft for driving a imaging unit and an inner sheath extending through the first housing, and a second housing to which a proximal portion of the inner sheath is fixed and which holds the drive shaft rotatably therein. The first housing has a first port held in fluid communication with an inner lumen of the outer sheath, and the second housing is movable toward and away from the first housing. The imaging device also includes a first gap between the inner sheath and the outer sheath and a second gap between the inner sheath and the drive shaft. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007581 | ENDOSCOPE DEVICE, ENDOSCOPE OPERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - There is provided an endoscope device, an endoscope operation method, and a program which can allow the operator to simply perform operations using mechanisms and buttons of an operation unit already provided, without confusing the assigned operations. An endoscope device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007582 | SYSTEMS FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF CONTROL MECHANISMS - An assembly may have an axle. Rotation of the axle may cause deflection of a portion of a medical device. A collet may have an opening. The axle may extent through the longitudinal opening. An actuator may be configured to interact with the collet. A first configuration of the collet may permit rotation of the axle relative to the collet and a second configuration of the collet may inhibit rotation of the axle relative to the collet. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007583 | ENHANCED FLEXIBLE ROBOTIC ENDOSCOPY APPARATUS - An enhanced flexible robotic endoscopy apparatus includes a main body and flexible elongate shaft. The main body comprises a proximal end, a distal end and a housing that extends to the proximal end and the housing comprises a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of insertion inlets which reside on at least one of the surface of the housing at the proximal end of the main body, through which a plurality of channels for endoscopy are accessible. Each of the insertion inlets has insertion axis corresponding thereto, along which flexible elongate assemblies are insertable, with the insertion axes of the insertion inlets being parallel to the central axis of the flexible elongate shaft at the proximal end of the flexible elongate shaft. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007584 | Video Endoscope and Handle, Including Driven Rotation Limitation, For Video Endoscope - The invention concerns a handle for a video endoscope including a housing and an interface portion rotatably supported relative to the housing where the interface portion includes a first connector element at its distal end section that is connectable to a second connector element of an associated elongate shaft of the video endoscope. Thereby a detachable, rotatable electrical and/or mechanical connection between the handle and the associated shaft is achieved. The coupling includes an electrical connection assembly arranged at an exterior of the interface portion forming an electrical connection to a stationary electric component of the handle. The handle includes a mechanical rotation stop for a rotation of the interface portion relative to the housing such that a rotation range is limited and damage to the electrical connection assembly is prevented. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007585 | PORTABLE IMAGING SYSTEM EMPLOYING A MINIATURE ENDOSCOPE - A cart or man-portable system and method for performing endoscopic procedures is provided. A portable display device, such as a laptop computer, is coupled to a handle comprising a miniature camera and fiber optic illumination subsystem. A sterile disposable portion is fitted over the illumination subsystem and inserted into a target area on a patient. Images of the target area are conveyed from the camera to the display device while an endoscopic procedure is performed, thus facilitating real-time diagnosis during the procedure. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007586 | ENDOSCOPE AIR/WATER FLUSH ADAPTOR AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods for air/water and flushing valves. For example, an endoscopic valve of the present disclosure may include a valve stem with contiguous first and second channels and with first and second ports formed within a sidewall of the valve stem. A series of seals may be disposed around an outer surface of the valve stem proximal and distal to the first and second ports. A gating member may be slidably disposed within the proximal channel and a valve insert may be disposed between the proximal and distal channels. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007587 | OPENABLE SPINAL ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to an openable/closable vertebral endoscopic device. The openable/closable vertebral endoscopic device includes an endoscope body including a working channel for providing an access route of a surgical instrument to a diseased area of a human body, the working channel having an open channel formed by opening a portion of the working channel such that a portion of the surgical instrument inserted into the working channel is exposed to the outside; and a cover member provided on the endoscope body to selectively open or close the open channel of the endoscope body. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007588 | METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONAL RECONFIGURATION OF OPERATING ELEMENTS OF AN IMAGE ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING IMAGE ACQUISITION SYSTEM - In summary, to simplify operation of a medical image acquisition system, it is proposed that the image acquisition system continuously monitors a current image acquisition situation and assigns at least one new function to at least one, preferably manual, operating element, which is adapted to a detected new image acquisition situation, in response to a change in the image acquisition situation, to the extent that said newly assigned function is adjustable and/or operable with the at least one operating element. To this end, the image acquisition system can detect the change in the image acquisition situation using predefined parameters by means of sensors and/or through communication with peripheral units and/or preferably through image analysis of an image sequence which is recorded with an image sensor of the image acquisition system. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007589 | GUIDED ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION SYSTEM - A guided tracheal intubation system using an autonomous modulated light source, outputting modulated illumination at a constant level, and externally applied to the subject's larynx region. An optical imaging system receives a video stream from within the subject's throat, including modulated illumination from the subject's trachea. A display control system performs signal processing on the modulated content of the images, and outputs frames of those images in which the intensity level of illumination from the trachea can be controlled without any need to change the illumination output from the modulated light source. The light source has no connection with the rest of the system, and need contain no more than a battery, a power supply circuit and a light source. It can therefore be of low cost and can be made disposable, such as in the form of an adhesive patch applied to the subject's neck. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007590 | ENDOSCOPIC LIGHT SOURCE AND IMAGING SYSTEM - A light source includes a first LED in communication with a first DAC; a second LED in communication with a second DAC; a third LED in communication with a third DAC; a color sensor capable of sensing light in the visible light spectrum; and one or more processors configured for: receiving color intensity values from the color sensor, determining whether the color intensity values are balanced to achieve white light, adjusting the current to the second DAC and third DAC until the color intensity levels are balanced to achieve white light at a combined intensity level, setting a new red LED current value, a new green LED current value, and a new blue LED current value to adjust the combined intensity level toward a target intensity level, and repeating the setting step until the target intensity level is achieved. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007591 | MEDICAL ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT - A medical-endoscopic instrument includes a distal elongate insertion section ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007592 | Tubing With Integrated Optical Fiber, Medical Devices, And Methods Thereof - Integrated tubing is disclosed including a tubing wall, one or more lumens, and a longitudinal bead of the integrated tubing including one or more optical fibers disposed therein. Each lumen of the one or more lumens is defined at least in part by the tubing wall. The longitudinal bead of the integrated tubing is between opposing sides of the tubing wall. A medical device is also disclosed including a catheter tube and an integrated stylet. The catheter tube includes a catheter-tube wall and one or more lumens of the catheter tube. Each lumen of the one or more lumens is defined at least in part by the catheter-tube wall. The integrated stylet includes one or more optical fibers. The catheter tube also includes a longitudinal bead between opposing sides of the catheter tube having the one or more optical fibers disposed therein. Method for manufacturing the foregoing are also disclosed. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007593 | ENDOSCOPE AND ARM SYSTEM - [Overview] [Problem to be Solved] To make it possible to appropriately rotate an endoscope. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007594 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT PURGING - A tissue visualization system comprises a flexible elongate shaft through which a lumen extends. The system also comprises a pliable visualization device coupled to a distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft. The pliable visualization device includes a chamber configured to receive a fluid. The system also comprises a piercing instrument configured to extend through the lumen and to penetrate a surface of the pliable visualization device. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007595 | DATA CABLE FOR UPGRADABLE VIDEO MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM - A video data cable for use with a video medical device comprising an image capture device includes a processor; data storage; logic to identify the video medical device; logic to determine which of the video medical device or the data cable have a most up-to-date set of image capture settings based on the identified video medical device; logic to transmit the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings; and logic to receive the most up-to-date set of image capture settings to the video medical device when it is determined that the data cable includes the most up-to-date set of image capture settings. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007596 | OPTICAL PROBE FOR CERVICAL EXAMINATION - A system for imaging and examination of a cervix, comprising a control module connectable with a changeable head configured to image the cervix and collect a tissue biopsy, the head selected from a group consisting of a digital colposcope module, a transvaginal optical probe module and an endo-cervical endoscope module. The system may additionally comprise light source(s) to illuminate cervix tissue; sensing device(s) to generate signal(s) from light and/or to acquire image(s) of a portion of a cervix; and processor(s) in communication with the sensing device(s). The system is configured to: (i) analyze the signal(s); (ii) detect the size of the cervix; (iii) determine parameters defining properties of the cervix; (iv) determine and distinguish normal tissue from abnormal tissue within the cervix; (v) determine the location of area(s) of abnormal tissue in the cervix; and (vi) generate a panoramic view of the cervix. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007597 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING OR ASSESSING HUMAN VISUAL FIELD - The exemplified systems and methods disclosed herein involve the contemporaneous and concurrent stimulation of both eyes of a patient with dissimilar visual scenes that substantially span an expected or normal visual field of both eyes. During an assessment via the exemplified system and methods, a test eye (i.e., eye being assessed) is presented a visual scene that is rich in contours (e.g., a scene with rich texture patterns) that substantially span an expected or normal visual field of a person while the non-tested eye is presented an impoverished visual scene (e.g., a contour-free or non-distinguishing-contour scene, e.g., with a homogeneous color, with respect to the contour-rich scene). Defects in the visual field can be detected by assessing for breaks or discontinuity in the observation of the contour-rich scene by the person. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007598 | VISUAL FIELD TEST DEVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME, AND VISUAL FIELD TEST PROGRAM - A visual field test device includes: first probability density function acquisition unit performs step (1) of obtaining a probability density function f(x1) for a result value x1 obtained in a first visual field test; a stimulation threshold determination unit performs step (2) of setting a stimulation threshold t1to a value in the range of x1 in the f(x1); a test result acquisition unit performs step (3) of obtaining test results indicating if a result greater than or equal to t1was obtained in the first visual field test; a second probability density function acquisition unit performs step (4) of obtaining a probability density function f(x2) by removing probability density values that's greater than or equal to t1, or removing values that are less than t1from f(x1); and a determination unit performs step (5) of determining if a standard deviation σ of the f(x2) is below a predetermined value. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007599 | VISUAL TESTING USING MOBILE DEVICES - A mobile device and a method for testing an individual's vision are provided, the mobile device including a screen for displaying at least one test pattern, such as a smartphone or a tablet computer. A test of the individual's vision is performed using the test pattern displayed on the screen of the mobile device, in particular for testing visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and/or visual disturbances. Further, a parameter influencing the test result is evaluated before and/or during performing the test. The parameter includes at least one of the distance between the eye of the individual and the screen; the brightness at which the test pattern is displayed; and the ambient luminosity. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007600 | OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, OPTICAL MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An exemplary OCT apparatus includes a scanner, controller, phase information generator, phase information processor. The scanner applies an OCT scan to an object using an optical scanner. The controller controls the scanner to perform a first scan that scans a cross section of the object in a first scan direction and a second scan that scans a cross section of the object in a second scan direction opposite to the first scan direction. The phase information generator generates first phase information based on first acquisition data acquired by the first scan and second phase information based on second acquisition data acquired by the second scan. The phase information processor generates composite phase information based on the first phase information and the second phase information. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007601 | FREQUENCY-DOMAIN INTERFEROMETRIC BASED IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for improved interferometric imaging are presented. One embodiment is a partial field frequency-domain interferometric imaging system in which a light beam is scanned in two directions across a sample and the light scattered from the object is collected using a spatially resolved detector. The light beam could illuminate a spot, a line or a two-dimensional area on the sample. Additional embodiments with applicability to partial field as well as other types of interferometric systems are also presented. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007602 | BRAIN IMPLANT WITH SUBCUTANEOUS WIRELESS RELAY AND EXTERNAL WEARABLE COMMUNICATION AND POWER DEVICE - A brain-machine interface (BMI) is described in which many flexible electrodes for implanting within a subject's brain run to a cylindrical sensor device configured to fit inside a burr hole in the cranium. The devices contain sealed electronics that convert analog neural voltages to digital signals, or vice versa, and connects through a serial cable to a subcutaneous relay on the mastoid region (behind the subject's ear) or other suitable location. The relay draws power from and communicates with an externally worn device and distributes the power to the devices. The externally worn device communicates wirelessly or through a tether to a base station computer for data analysis and/or stimulation. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007603 | Systems and Methods for Generating Biomarkers Based on Multivariate MRI and Multimodality Classifiers for Disorder Diagnosis - In some embodiments, the systems and methods of the disclosure can efficiently and accurately classify neurodegenerative disorder(s) and/or movement disorder(s) of a subject (e.g., a patient) using at least quantitative features associated with one or more regions of interest determined from one or more sets of image data of the subjects brain. The method may include processing one or more sets of MRI image data of the subjects brain to extract one or more quantitative features for one or more regions. The one or more quantitative features may include a first quantitative and a second quantitative feature. The method may further include classifying at least the one or more quantitative features into one or more classes associated with neurodegenerative dementia disorder, neurodegenerative movement disorder, non-neurodegenerative movement disorder and/or heathy control. The method may include generating a report including a classification of at least the one or more quantitative features. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007604 | Sensor Device - In an embodiment a sensor device includes a housing having at least a first cavity and a second cavity, at least one light emitter arranged in the first cavity and at least one light detector arranged in the second cavity, wherein each of the cavities has an opening at an underside of the housing so that light from the respective cavity is passable to the outside and/or from the outside into the respective cavity, wherein each of the cavities includes a bottom opposite the underside of the housing and a peripheral side wall extending between the bottom and the underside of the housing, wherein at least one of the cavities is filled with an absorbing material from the bottom to a specified height, and with a transparent material from the specified height to a height of the underside of the housing, and wherein the light detector is arranged on the bottom of the second cavity. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SWEPT-SOURCE OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHIC VIBROGRAPHY - Systems and methods are provided for performing OCT vibrography based on the synchronization of components of the OCT vibrography system. An A-scan trigger is employed to synchronize the operation of the scanning subsystem that scans the sample beam and an acoustic stimulus source that generates an acoustic stimulus for vibrographic measurements. The acoustic stimulus source is controlled such that when the scanning subsystem dwells on an imaging line selected for vibrography measurements, the acoustic stimulus is generated over a plurality of A-scans and the phase of the acoustic stimulus is locked to the A-scan trigger, such that the phase of the acoustic stimulus is incrementally modified with each A-scan. The accumulation of the acoustic phase is therefore synchronized to the A-scan trigger. The synchronization, providing synchronized acoustic phase evolution during each acoustic phase waveform cycle, permits the use of the OCT vibrography system for simultaneous anatomical and functional imaging. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007606 | METHOD OF AND IMAGING SYSTEM FOR CLINICAL SIGN DETECTION - The disclosure provides a method of and an imaging system for clinical sign detection. The method uses an imaging system having an RGB image sensor and the processing device disclosed herein. An image of a patient or examinee is captured by the RGB image sensor to generate an RGB image. Clinical signs of the patient or examinee are detected by the processing device based on the RGB images. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007607 | Monitoring blood sugar level with a comfortable head-mounted device - Described herein are embodiments of systems and methods for calculating glucose in a non-invasive manner using head-mounted sensors. In one embodiment, a system that calculates blood glucose levels includes a head-mounted contact photoplethysmography device that measures a signal indicative of a photoplethysmogram signal (PPG signal) at a first region comprising skin on a user's head, and a head-mounted camera configured to capture images of a second region comprising skin on the user's head. The system also includes a computer that identifies, based on the PPG signal, times of systolic notches and times of systolic peaks, and calculates the blood glucose level based on differences between a first subset of the images taken during the times of systolic notches and a second subset of the images taken during the times of systolic peaks. Optionally, the photoplethysmography device and the camera are couple to smartglasses worn on the user's head. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007608 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE MAXIMUM HEART RATE OF A USER OF IN A FREELY PERFORMED PHYSICAL EXERCISE - A method and a system for determining the maximum heart rate, called HRmax of a user of in a freely performed physical exercise and using an apparatus with software and memory. An intensity model takes account of, in addition to heart rate, respiration rate and/or kinetics information. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT OF CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTION - A method for measuring anatomical dead space in a lung, the method comprising:
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20210007610 | DEVICE FOR IN-BODY MONITORING - A monitoring system comprises an intra-vascular support device and a sensor mounted to the support device and projecting into the vessel. The sensor generates a signal which is dependent on the level of deformation of a free end. The sensor signal is interpreted to enable detection of changes in the length of a deformable part of the sensor thereby to determine a level of bio-layer formation and also determine a level of flow. The sensor remains able to detect flow even when a bio-layer is formed and it can also detect the presence (and thickness) of the bio-layer, because part of the sensor becomes rigid when constrained by the bio-layer. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007611 | MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - A management system includes an acquisition unit that acquires first measurement data of a first circulatory parameter related to symptoms of heart failure from an ICU device and second measurement data of a second circulatory parameter related to symptoms of heart failure from a general ward device at a plurality of timings, and a conversion unit that converts the second measurement data of the second circulatory parameter measured by the general ward device into an estimated value of the first circulatory parameter, based on correspondence between the first measurement data and the second measurement data measured at substantially the same time. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007612 | ASSISTING SYSTEM, ASSISTING METHOD, ASSISTING PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING AN ASSISTING PROGRAM - An assisting system for assisting in predicting the exacerbation of a heart failure, including: a data acquiring section configured to acquire chronological data of amounts of congestion in at least a portion of the body of a patient and chronological data of a blood flow rate in a limb of the patient; an assessing section configured to chronically calculate an overall assessment value depending on the levels of the amounts of congestion and the blood flow rate in the limb, using the chronological data of the amounts of congestion and the chronological data of the blood flow rate; and a predicting section configured to predict a transition of the overall assessment value using the chronologically calculated overall assessment value. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007613 | SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE - The present technology relates to a signal processing device, a signal processing method, a program, and a measurement device which are capable of saving electric power while reducing a cost. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007614 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a technique for detecting a state of an occurrence of a body motion of a measurement target person affecting measurement by using an apparatus configured to measure biological information using a radio wave. A biological information measurement apparatus ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007615 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION - Provided is an apparatus for non-invasively estimating bio-information by analyzing a pulse waveform. The apparatus for estimating bio-information according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a processor configured to obtain a first characteristic point from a first pulse wave signal measured by a pulse wave sensor at a calibration time, obtain a second characteristic point from a second pulse wave signal measured by the pulse wave sensor at a bio-information estimation time, based on time information of the obtained first characteristic point, and estimate the bio-information of an object based on the obtained second characteristic point. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007616 | BLOOD PRESSURE METER - In a sphygmomanometer of the present invention, a cuff is attached to a rotating shaft on a rear surface side opposite to a front surface side arranged facing a subject during blood pressure measurement. A swing mechanism maintains a tilt angle of a central axis of the cuff with respect to a horizontal plane at a certain standby angle in a standby state of an upper arm not being inserted into the cuff, and also allows the tilt angle of the cuff to become either larger or smaller than the standby angle by the upper arm being inserted into the cuff. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007617 | METHOD FOR DETECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION BY USING SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise: a housing comprising an inner space; a sensor structure positioned in the housing and exposed through a part of the housing, the sensor structure comprising a substantially transparent plate comprising a first surface facing away from the inner space and a second surface facing away from the first surface; a support structure positioned in the inner space so as to face the transparent plate; at least one light-emitting element mounted on the support structure while being spaced apart from the second surface and inserted between the second surface and the support structure; a spatial light modulator (SLM) disposed between the transparent plate and the LED while being spaced apart from the light-emitting element; a light-receiving element mounted on the support structure and positioned between the second surface and the support structure while being adjacent to a side surface of the light-emitting element; and a processing circuit comprising at least one electrical path electrically connected to the SLM, the processing circuit being operatively connected to the light-receiving element and configured to generate photoplethysmogram (PPG) data by using the light-emitting element. Other embodiments are possible. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007618 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAM WORKSTATION SYSTEM - An electrocardiogram information processing method and workstation system. The method includes receiving electrocardiogram data output by multiple devices; performs data analysis on the electrocardiogram data, and generating report data and stores same; receiving a report data query by a user, queries corresponding report data according to a user ID of the user, and generating report result list for display and output; receiving a selection by the user, and obtaining selected report data according to the selection; receiving a report data consultation request input by the user; obtaining a user ID of an associated user corresponding to the user ID according to the report data consultation request, and sending the report data to a user equivalent of the associated user according to the user ID of the associated user; and receiving a consultation result feedback data sent by the user equivalent of the associated user. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007619 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM METHOD FOR LACTATE THRESHOLD DETECTION - Lactate threshold device (LTD) assists subjects in improving athletic performance and maximizing calorie burn. LTD digitizes the electrocardiogram (ECG) obtained from a chest belt with a first signal analyzer, and telemeters the ECG to a second signal analyzer. LTD uses a novel algorithm to convert the telemetered ECG from the time to frequency domain, utilizing a digital signal processing method called fast fourier transform based spectral analysis. LTD determines whether lactate threshold (LT) has been reached, and furthermore calculates heart rate, heart rate variability, and heart rate and power zones. LTD displays the determined variables on a local or remote display. Subject using LTD obtains feedback during a real-time exercise regimen in the field that has aerobic (below LT) and anaerobic (above LT) zones. By utilizing an exercise program with aerobic and anaerobic zones, both sprint and endurance fitness levels are improved, and weight loss potential is maximized. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007620 | Methods and Systems for Mapping Cardiac Activity - Cardiac activity can be mapped by receiving an electrogram, transforming the electrogram into the wavelet domain (e.g., using a continuous wavelet transformation) to create a scalogram of the electrogram, computing at least one energy function of the scalogram, and computing at least one metric of the electrogram using the at least one energy function. The metrics of the electrogram can include, without limitation: a QRS activity duration for the electrogram; a near-field component duration for the electrogram; a far-field component duration for the electrogram; a number of multiple components for the electrogram; a slope of a sharpest component of the electrogram; a scalogram width; an energy ratio in the electrogram; and a cycle-length based metric of the electrogram. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007621 | METHOD TO ANALYZE CARDIAC RHYTHMS USING BEAT-TO-BEAT DISPLAY PLOTS - Provided are controllers, methods and systems for monitoring cardiac data for the presence of arrhythmia. A controller as provided comprises input means arranged to receive first cardiac data corresponding to a time period, processing means and output means. The processing means is arranged to identify, within the first cardiac data, a plurality of events corresponding to ventricular contraction, and a time associated with each event; determine a plurality of intervals between the times associated with chronologically successive events; and produce second cardiac data in dependence on the determined intervals. The output means is arranged to transmit an output signal to a display means based on the second cardiac data, for displaying a beat-to-beat display plot corresponding to at least a part of the time period on the display means. A system as provided may comprise such a controller and a display means for displaying the beat-to-beat display plot corresponding to at least a part of the time period. Also provided are methods of analysing and monitoring cardiac data for the presence of arrhythmia, and non-transitory, computer-readable storage media which store instructions thereon that when executed by one or more processors causes the one or more processors to carry out such a method. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007622 | Analyzing EEG with Single-Period Single-Frequency Sinusoids - A technical solution is described for implementing a computer-executed signal processing algorithm to search for time domain segments of a recorded electroencephalogram (EEG) that are highly correlated, either positively or negatively, to one or more, individual, synthetically generated, single-period single-frequency (SPSF) sinusoids. The SPSFs are motivated by the combined concepts of individual Striatal Beat Frequencies (SBF) used to model cortical neuron activity, Frequency Domain Reflectometry used to study Voltage Standing Wave Ratios (VSWR), Geophysics Seismograms, and ghosting effects of multipath passing through periodic sinusoids. This computationally intense approach is only recently realizable through the advent of high performance computing. The SPSF approach, since it is not constrained to the error-laden one-window-fits-all approach of the Time-Frequency Spectrogram, offer's a more detailed basis to assess, and truer visualization of, the health of brain's electrical activities. This approach is a push-back against the Uncertainty Principal. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007623 | BIOMEDICAL ELECTRODE PAD, BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, AND COMBINATION THEREOF - A biomedical electrode including: an attachment sheet being elastically stretchable and contractible with an electrically insulating property on a back surface side, an adhesive surface suitable for attachment to the skin; a plurality of electrodes located apart from one another on the back surface side of the attachment sheet and exposed on the back surface side; a plurality of connecting parts located at a central part on the back surface side of the attachment sheet and covered with electrical insulation while being exposed toward a front surface side through openings of the attachment sheet; and electrode connecting wires located on the back surface side of the attachment sheet and covered with electrical insulation that electrically connect respective ones of the plurality of electrodes with corresponding ones of the plurality of connecting parts, wherein at least one of the electrode connecting wires extends in a stretchable, contractible, and bendable manner. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007624 | EKG Monitor and Cable Management System - An EKG monitor and cable management system, including a housing, a plurality of retraction reels operably mounted in said housing; and a plurality of EKG leads, each including wires having electrodes disposed at a terminal end, each spooled on one of said reels. The leads deploy and retract in pairs, with the frontal leads retracting as a group of three pairs onto three separate retraction reels. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007625 | ELECTRODE AND SENSOR - An electrode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first conductive material; a second conductive material having non-polarizable property and ionic bonding; and a substrate that includes the first conductive material and the second conductive material, and has a first region and a second region that are different from each other in a concentration ratio between the first conductive material and the second conductive material. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007626 | Catheter Tracking and Placement System Including Light Emitting Diode Array - A tracking system configured to track the movement of the medical device. The medical device can include a proximal portion that has a magnetic element attached thereto. The system can include a console with a display, and a TLS sensor. The TLS sensor can be disposed on a surface of the patient and can include an LED array. The LED array can indicate a proximity of the medical device to the TLS sensor. The LED array can provide different colors and/or project images to display information regarding the location, orientation, distance, or depth of the medical device. The display can be disposed on an upper surface of the TLS sensor and can be configured to show an image of the medical device disposed therebelow, along with additional information and imagery, thus providing a standalone unit. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007627 | Mobile Device - Mobile device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007628 | PORTABLE SPIROMETER - The present invention relates to a portable spirometer, comprising a housing and a mouthpiece being releasably connected to said housing, wherein the housing encloses a sensor unit being in fluid communication with a flow channel receiving part of a flow of exhaled or inhaled air from a main flow channel of the mouthpiece when connected to said housing, whereby the sensor unit is configured to measure one or more characteristics of part of the flow of exhaled or inhaled air passed to the sensor unit via the mouthpiece, characterised in that said sensor unit comprises at least one digital differential pressure sensor comprising a heating element and a temperature sensor arranged upstream of the heating element and a reference temperature sensor arranged downstream of the heating element. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007629 | BODY MOTION DETERMINATION SYSTEM - A body motion determination system ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007630 | Prone Play Activity Center - An exemplary embodiment includes an instrumented play center. The play center is a rehabilitation device that 1) positively reinforces head lifting during prone (tummy) play in typically developing infants and children with developmental delays; 2) increases opportunities for prone play; and 3) provides early intervention, physical and occupational therapists a rehabilitation device that can be customized to provide the “just right” challenge promoting prone motor control through interactive play. The play center provides an child with positive reinforcement by activating a toy when the child in prone lifts his/her head over an adjustable threshold. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007631 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FALL DETECTION - A system for monitoring and detecting the gait and other health related parameters of a user. One such parameter is monitoring of medication compliance and treatment session attendance done by a medication and liquid dispensing apparatus, which combines mechanical dispensing of medication. These parameters are provided in standard of care summaries to care providers, and are continually reported by the Optimum Recognition Blueprint as Standard of Care Summaries to care providers, as well as communicated to the end-user by the Virtual Caregiver Interface. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007632 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WORKOUT MONITOR - The present disclosure relates to devices and processes for monitoring attributes of a user's physical activity (e.g., workout) or inactivity, and to user interfaces (e.g., an activity indicator) for displaying the same. In some examples, a device determines whether physical activity corresponds to a first type based on a first set of criteria, and whether physical activity corresponds to a second type based on a second set of criteria. In some examples, the device controls an inactivity timer that measures user's inactivity. In some examples, the device displays a first visual representation of an attribute or amount of a first type of physical activity, and a second visual representation of an attribute or amount of a second type. In some examples, the device displays a third visual representation of an attribute or amount of a third type of activity. In some examples, the third visual representation corresponds to user's inactivity. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007633 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WORKOUT MONITOR - The present disclosure relates to devices and processes for monitoring attributes of a user's physical activity (e.g., workout) or inactivity, and to user interfaces (e.g., an activity indicator) for displaying the same. In some examples, a device determines whether physical activity corresponds to a first type based on a first set of criteria, and whether physical activity corresponds to a second type based on a second set of criteria. In some examples, the device controls an inactivity timer that measures user's inactivity. In some examples, the device displays a first visual representation of an attribute or amount of a first type of physical activity, and a second visual representation of an attribute or amount of a second type. In some examples, the device displays a third visual representation of an attribute or amount of a third type of activity. In some examples, the third visual representation corresponds to user's inactivity. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007634 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR EMITTERS - A physiological sensor has light emitting sources, each activated by addressing at least one row and at least one column of an electrical grid. The light emitting sources are capable of transmitting light of multiple wavelengths and a detector is responsive to the transmitted light after attenuation by body tissue. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007635 | MULTI-STREAM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD CONSTITUENTS - The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007636 | USER-WORN DEVICE FOR NONINVASIVELY MEASURING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER OF A USER - The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007637 | MUSCLE NANOSENSOR FOR MINIMALLY-INVASIVE TISSUE MEASUREMENT OF MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTIONS - The present disclosure provides methods, nanosensor devices, and uses for in vivo tissue measurement of mitochondrial physiology, including tissue oxygen and other readouts, such as in mitochondrial myopathy, disease, diagnosis, biomarker assessment, and monitoring of interventions and therapies. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007638 | REAL-TIME AND LABEL FREE ANALYZER FOR IN-VITRO AND IN-VIVO DETECTING THE SUSPICIOUS REGIONS TO CANCER - An apparatus for in-vivo measuring H | 2021-01-14 |
20210007639 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INTEGRATED ANALYTE SENSOR INSERTION DEVICE AND DATA PROCESSING UNIT - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007640 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF ANALYTE VALUES - Systems and methods for a continuous monitoring of analyte values received from an analyte sensor system are provided. One method for a wireless data communication between an analyte sensor system and a mobile device involves storing identification information associated with a transceiver of the analyte sensor system, the identification information entered by a user of the mobile device via a custom application running on the mobile device; causing the custom application to enter a background mode; searching for advertisement signals; receiving an advertisement signal from the transceiver; authenticating the transceiver based on the identification information; prompting the user to bring the custom application to a foreground mode; causing the custom application to request a confirmation from the user that a data connection with the transceiver is desired; receiving the confirmation from the user; and completing the data connection with the transceiver. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007641 | CONTINUOUS BIOMETRIC INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE USING SENSOR USAGE INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY - The present invention relates to a method of managing biometric information and, more particularly, a method of managing biometric information being capable of preventing the use of a sensor module of which an expiration date has expired, or a defective sensor module by determining the validity of a sensor module of a continuous biometric information measuring device on the basis of the generation date of sensor usage information or production lot information received from the continuous biometric information measuring device and preventing a reuse or a shared use of the sensor module on the basis of user information provided in a measurement message received from the continuous biometric information measurement device. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007642 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD AND ESTIMATION PROGRAM - Provided is an electronic device | 2021-01-14 |
20210007643 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING AND UTILIZING HEALTH DATA - A system for collecting and utilizing health data can include collecting data relative to a patient's health and aggregating the data with other sources of data to define a database. The patient data can be collected using an electronic device, such as a smart contact lens or smart contact lens container. The data within the database can be manipulated, organized, or otherwise processed to determine trends, relationships, and other characteristics of the database. The characteristics of the database can be correlated to predict a health condition of the patient, generate a healthcare recommendation, or a combination thereof. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007644 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAY DEVICE AND SENSOR ELECTRONICS UNIT COMMUNICATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for communication among display devices and sensor electronics unit in an analyte monitoring system. The analyte monitoring system may include a sensor that is configured to perform measurements indicative of analyte levels. The sensor may be communicatively coupled to the sensor electronics unit. The sensor electronics unit may be configured to transmit data indicative of analyte levels to the display devices using one or more communication protocols. Furthermore, the sensor electronics unit may be configured to operate in multiple modes, and switch between the modes in response to commands received from the display devices. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007645 | BLOOD TEST SUPPORT DEVICE, BLOOD TEST SUPPORT SYSTEM, BLOOD TEST SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided are a blood test support device, a blood test support system, a blood test support method, and a program that can reduce a burden on a medical examinee and obtain highly accurate test results. The blood test support device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires an order for a blood test kit from a medical examinee; a storage unit that stores the medical examinee and an identification number given to the blood test kit in association with each other; a processing unit that calculates a recommended date and time at which blood collection is performed using the blood test kit to which the identification number is given; and an information output unit that outputs the identification number of the blood test kit and the recommended date and time in placing the order from the medical examinee. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007646 | SALIVA TEST STRIP AND METHOD - A test strip for sampling a bodily fluid may include multiple layers of a substrate material, an adhesive between at least some of the multiple layers, and a microfluidic channel formed between at least some of the multiple layers. The test strip may further include multiple electrodes on one of the multiple layers, positioned and partially exposed within the microfluidic channel, an additional material positioned at or near an entrance to the microfluidic channel, to selectively limit the flow of at least one of bubbles or debris into the microfluidic channel, and at least one exit port in at least one of the multiple layers to allow for release of pressure from the test strip. In some embodiments, the test strip is a saliva analysis test strip. In some embodiments, the test strip includes multiple exit ports to prevent blockage of sample flow. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007647 | Methods for Monitoring Carboxyhemoglobin, Inspired and Expired CO2 and Calibration of Non-Invasive Arterial O2 Saturation - The present invention is directed to system and method for effectively monitoring critical respiratory parameters including SpO | 2021-01-14 |
20210007648 | Method and Apparatus for Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Level Prediction - An image-based hemoglobin estimation tool for measuring hemoglobin can be embedded in hand held devices such as smartphones, and similar known and to be developed technology. The hand-held device acquires video data of a finger illuminated from the dorsal surface by a first near infrared light responsive to hemoglobin and a second near infrared light near responsive to plasma. The acquired video is segmented into frames and processed to produce a Photoplethysmography (PPG) waveform. The features of the PPG waveform can then be identified, and the waveform and corresponding features evaluated by a predictive hemoglobin model. The predictive hemoglobin model can be provided at a remote computer, enabling non-invasive hemoglobin analysis from point of care locations. Near infrared lights of 850 nm and 1070 nm are particularly effective in the process. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007649 | Determining Tissue Oxygen Saturation with Quality Reporting - An oximeter probe determines an oxygen saturation for the tissue and determines a quality value for the oxygen saturation and associated measurements of the tissue. The quality value is calculated from reflectance data received at the detectors of the oximeter probe. The oximeter probe then displays a value for the oxygen saturation with the error value to indicate a quality level for the oxygen saturation and associated values used to calculate oxygen saturation. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007650 | PERFUSION INDEX SMOOTHER - An embodiment of the present disclosure seeks to smooth a perfusion index measurement through use of a baseline perfusion index measurement and/or through the use of multiple PI calculations. The combination of the baseline perfusion index measurement reduces an error between a calculated measurement of PI and actual conditions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007651 | MEDICAL DEVICE INSERTERS AND PROCESSES OF INSERTING AND USING MEDICAL DEVICES - An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. Embodiments include removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve, removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components, and fitting the sensor components into the inserter. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007652 | LATCH MECHANISM FOR PREVENTING LANCET OSCILLATION IN A LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device including a latch that pivots between a non-blocking position allowing a lancet carrier and a lancet to advance and retract through a first forward and reverse lancing stroke and a blocking position preventing further/excess/secondary oscillation of the lancet carrier and lancet. The pivotal latch can pivot about an axis perpendicular (e.g., for an L-shaped latch) or parallel/coaxial (e.g., for a sleeve latch) to the advancement and retraction motion of the lancet carrier and lancet. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007653 | EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM - An evaluation apparatus includes: a display screen; a gaze point detecting unit that detects a position of a gaze point of a subject observing the display screen; a display control unit that causes the display screen to display an image including a specific object and a comparison object different from the specific object; an area setting unit that sets a specific area corresponding to the specific object and a comparison area corresponding to the comparison object; a determining unit that, based on the position of the gaze point, determines whether the gaze point is present in the specific area and the comparison area during a period in which the image is displayed; a calculating unit that calculates gaze point data based on the determination result of the determining unit; and an evaluating unit that obtains evaluation data of the subject based on the gaze point data. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007654 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING BEHAVIOR CHANGES OF PROCESSES - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for characterizing a behavior change of a process. A behavior model that can include a set of behavior parameters can be generated based on behavior data characterizing a prior behavior change of a process. A stimulus parameter for a performance test can be determined based on the set of behavior parameters. An application of the performance test to the process can be controlled based on the stimulus parameter to provide a measure of behavior change of the process. Response data characterizing one or more responses associated with the process during the performance test can be received. The set of behavior parameters can be updated based on the response data to update the behavior model characterizing the behavior change of the process. In some examples, the behavior model can be evaluated to improve or affect a future behavior performance of the process. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007655 | SWEAT MAPPING METHOD - A method for mapping sweat production from the human skin, said method comprising the application of a polydiacetylene (PDA) prepared from a derivative of a conjugated diynoic acid having at least 18 carbon atoms, wherein the PDA changes colour when exposed to sweat, but does not change colour when exposed to pure water. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF MONITORING FOR RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOT ULCERATIONS IN A POPULATION OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES - An arrangement is provided for monitoring the plantar temperature of the foot. The arrangement includes a device for at home use having a platform. The platform has at least two multi-layer temperature sensitive pads that measure the temperature of a sole of a user's feet. The layers of the temperature sensitive pads provide an overall plantar foot temperature profile for the user's feet. The platform has a scanner for scanning the bottom of the user's feet, the scanner produces a digital image thereof. A printed circuit board supports remote connectivity to a mobile application that transmits the scanned digital image of the users' feet to the mobile application for storage and delivery to a physician. The arrangement includes the mobile application on an electronic device of the user. The mobile application provides a series of diagnostic questions and prompts to the user, including the use of the multi-layered temperature sensitive pads and the scanner. The mobile application is configured to transmit data including the scanned images of the user's feet to a physician. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROPRIOCEPTIVE STIMULATION TO PREVENT UNINTENTIONAL FALLS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for reducing a risk of unintentional falls in a subject that is at risk for falls. The device includes a sensor and a stimulator. The sensor is configured to be positioned adjacent a body portion of the user that changes orientation when the user sits and stands. The sensor is also configured to emit an activation signal when the user stands and to emit a deactivation signal when the user sits or lies down. The stimulator is in communication with the sensor and is configured to be positioned adjacent one of a calf and a lower back of the user. The stimulator is configured to vibrate at a frequency that stimulates proprioceptors of the user without inducing muscle contractions upon receipt of the activation signal from the sensor and to cease vibration upon receipt of the deactivation signal from the sensor. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007658 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO USER FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE LEVEL MANAGEMENT THEREOF - A method includes collecting a set of user information, determining a user current performance by: determining a sleep score or debt, measuring the user's previous physical activity, heart rate, or body temperature, calculating weights for the sleep score and the sleep debt, the measured previous physical activity, heart rate, or body temperature, calculating a weighted sum of the weighted sleep score, the weighted sleep debt, the weighted user's previous physical activity, weighted heart rate, or weighted body temperature, setting a user target level of performance, measuring a circadian rhythm and a user's duration of sleep or sleep cycle, comparing the circadian rhythm, the duration of sleep or sleep cycle, the current performance level, and current time zone information over days to determine a separate user performance level, comparing the target level of performance to the separate user performance level, and providing an alert and feedback user related to the comparison. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SLEEP DISORDERS: SCREENING, TESTING AND MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides a system and/or platform that can efficiently monitor/manage patients with sleep disorders. In one embodiment, the system and platform can train and/or certify (or help in training/certifying) service providers/professionals. In one embodiment, the system and platform is integrated with a software or an information system to manage data related to patients. In one embodiment, the system and platform utilizes home sleep test which is more convenient and acceptable. In one embodiment, the system/platform provides the information and knowledge related to a subject's conditions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007660 | METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING ANAESTHETIC DEPTH IN OPERATIONSWITHTOTAL INTRAVENOUS ANAESTHESIA - The process for classifying anesthetic depth includes: collecting of biological signals, conditioning of said signals, monitoring of activity of the central and autonomic systems, measurement of indexes and classification of patterns in anesthetic depth. The activity includes: i) Awake: Vigil—Ak. and recovery of verbal response—Rc. ii) Light Anesthesia: Light induction anesthesia—Li. Light recovery—Lr, Light dose, increase in drugs or patient movement (La), iii) General anesthesia: General anesthesia—Ga, one minute after the start of the surgery, and iv) Deep anesthesia: identification of the EEG burst-suppression pattern (BSP) associated with deep anesthesia. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007661 | ANESTHETIZING MONITORING SYSTEM, UNIT AND METHOD THEREFORE - The invention relates to a method ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007662 | CLINICAL FITTING ASSISTANCE USING SOFTWARE ANALYSIS OF STIMULI - Embodiments of the present disclosure identify and alert a clinician to physiological cues thereby aiding the clinician in providing a better fitting of a medical prosthesis. Physiological data of a recipient of a medical prosthesis is analyzed to identify triggers during fitting or other types of adjustments to the prosthesis. A determination is then made as to whether the identified triggers correspond to a feedback event. If the triggers correspond to a feedback event, an alert containing information about the feedback event is generated and displayed or otherwise made available to the clinician. | 2021-01-14 |