04th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170020356 | MUTE OPERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC CLEANING DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a mute operation method and a mute operation apparatus for an automatic cleaning device, the mute operation method includes: receiving a mute instruction; planning a mute cleaning path according to the mute instruction; switching to a mute mode and performing a cleaning operation according to the mute cleaning path. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020357 | WHISK BROOM WITH SQUEEGEE - A device having the ability to alternate between dry spill and wet spill clean-up by simply rotating the head of the device to either the bristle side, for dry material clean-up, or the rubber squeegee side for wet material clean-up. Located on the handle is a release button coupled to the rotatable coupling by which the head rotates about the handle. When this button is pulled or otherwise selectively activated (e.g., pushed, pressed, etc.) the head will now rotate freely allowing the user to alternate between dry and wet clean-up. In an embodiment, the head may be locked at a variety of angles for side sweeping applications such as inside a cabinet, on top of a work bench, etc. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020358 | MOP WITH STAND - A mop includes a handle rod, a mop head, and an actuator handle. The handle rod defines a central handle rod axis. The mop head connects with the handle rod and includes a cleaning element mounting structure, a cleaning element, and a standoff. The actuator handle connects with the handle rod and the cleaning element mounting structure. The actuator handle is movable with respect to the handle rod for moving the mop head with respect to the handle rod between a use position and a storage position. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020359 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a tub. The dishwasher further includes a spray arm that includes a main arm and an auxiliary arm. The dishwasher further includes a fixed gear part that is connected to the tub, that is configured to rotatably support the main arm, and that includes teeth along an outer circumferential surface of the fixed gear part. The dishwasher further includes a rotating gear part that is connected to the main arm and that is configured to rotate and engage the teeth of the fixed gear part based on rotation of the main arm. The dishwasher further includes a link unit that is connected to the rotating gear part, the main arm, and the auxiliary arm, that is configured to move based on rotation of the rotating gear part, and that is configured to guide reciprocation of the auxiliary arm through the predetermined arc. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020360 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPENING THE SAME - A method of opening a door of a household appliance having a cabinet with an open face providing access to a treating chamber where an article is received for treatment according to a useful cycle of operation is provided. The method includes: sensing a presence of at least a portion of a person within a predetermined range of the door and out of contact with the door; and automatically opening the door in response to the sensed presence. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020361 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A dishwasher includes a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to a cycle of operation and a door assembly selectively moveable to close an access opening to the treating chamber, the door assembly having an interior door panel, an exterior door panel, a window assembly and a window assembly support frame provided on the interior door panel to support the window assembly. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020362 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING JEWELRY AND OTHER ITEMS - Disclosed herein are various cleaning systems based on the assemblage of a container, a nozzle, an actuator, and one or more releasable cover members configured to receive an item to be cleaned. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning an item based on the steps of obtaining one of the various cleaning systems, detaching a cover member from the assembly, placing the item in the cover member, dispensing cleaning product into the cover member and waiting a sufficient time for the cleaning product to clean the item. Further disclosed is a cleaning product based on a liquid carrier and a foaming product. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020363 | Lint Roller Device - A lint roller device for cleaning loose debris from a surface is provided. The lint roller device comprises an elongated support pole having a first end and a second end and a rolling spool having a first end and a second end. The rolling spool is rotatably mounted to the second end of the support pole. A plurality of adhesive sheets are sequentially wrapped about the rolling spool with each sheet individually removable from the rolling spool thereby exposing another adhesive sheet. The adhesive sheets enable a user to effortlessly pick up loose debris from the surface while comfortably standing upright. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020364 | IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A CAMERA HEAD OF AN IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS SET - An arrangement of an image recording apparatus | 2017-01-26 |
20170020365 | ENDOSCOPE - The endoscope includes an insertion section | 2017-01-26 |
20170020366 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes a bending portion configured to be bent in a plurality of directions, a plurality of joint pieces that configure the bending portion, and cylindrical-shaped wire receivers provided so as to be fixed on an inner circumferential surface or an outer circumferential surface of at least one of the plurality of joint pieces, wherein an insertion direction of a wire is tilted in a circumferential direction with respect to a center axis of the joint pieces, and a direction in which the insertion direction of the wire in one of adjacent joint pieces of the joint pieces that are bent in a same bending direction is tilted is opposite to a direction in which the insertion direction of the wire in the other of the adjacent pieces is tilted. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020367 | LEAK TESTER AND ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR - When an air supply conduit is connected to an empty space portion inside an endoscope and air is fed to the empty space portion to perform a leak determination based on a change in the internal pressure of the endoscope which is caused by the air, a surface temperature of the endoscope that is measured by a temperature measurement portion is maintained at a temperature at the time that the leak determination starts, through energy supply control that irradiates far infrared rays onto a surface of the endoscope from a far-infrared ray irradiation portion. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020368 | HOUSING WATERTIGHT MECHANISM AND ENDOSCOPE - A housing watertight mechanism includes, a case member, a lid member configured to be fixed to the case member, an annular elastic member interposed between a first edge portion and a second edge portion, and compressed in an attaching and detaching direction to fill a space between the first edge portion and the second edge portion when the lid member is fixed to the case member, a first portion formed in the elastic member, and a second portion formed in the elastic member, disposed on a side on which the space between the first edge portion and the second edge portion is broadened when the elastic member is compressed in the attaching and detaching direction, and having a larger size in the attaching and detaching direction than a size of the first portion in the attaching and detaching direction. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020369 | ENDOSCOPE AND TREATMENT INSTRUMENT - An endoscope and a treatment instrument of the present invention include: an insertion portion that can be inserted into a subject; an electrodeposition portion provided on a surface of the insertion portion and configured to electrodeposit a lubricant applied to an outer surface; and a connection portion configured to connect the electrodeposition portion to one of a direct current power source and a static electricity generation apparatus in a state that the insertion portion is inserted into the subject. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020370 | TRANSMISSION MECHANISM, RAISING DEVICE, AND INSERTING APPARATUS - A transmission mechanism includes a pulling and pressing member including a distal end portion coupled with a raising stand and a proximal end portion coupled with a raising operation unit and a containing portion containing the pulling and pressing member with the distal end portion of the pulling and pressing member projecting therefrom. The transmission mechanism further includes an elastic member that the distal end portion side of the pulling and pressing member projecting from the containing portion is inserted into the cylindrical elastic member. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020371 | Multi-Element Cover for a Multi-Camera Endoscope - There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the Field Of View (FOV) of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said left side looking camera; and a multi component cover configured to cover and seal said tip section such as to essentially prevent entry of fluids from the environment of said endoscope to inner parts of said tip section. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020372 | MULTI-ANGLE REAR-VIEWING ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A rear-viewing endoscope includes a rigid section having first and second ends, and a cavity situated between the first and second ends. The rigid section has a longitudinal length and defining a longitudinal axis (LAR). The endoscope further includes a flexible section having proximal and distal ends, where the proximal end is coupled to the second end of the rigid section; and an imaging unit having first and second ends and a cavity situated between the first and second ends, the second end of the imaging unit coupled to the distal end of the flexible section. An objective lens assembly of the endoscope includes a complementary multiband bandpass filter (CMBF) pair situated within the cavity of the imaging unit. The CMBF filter collimated image rays passing therethrough so as to output filtered image rays. A camera or detector receives the filtered image rays and forms corresponding video information for stereoscopic imaging. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020373 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE STIFFENING - A stiffener for an endoscope may comprise a rod and a handle. The rod may be configured so that disposing the rod within the channel increases the stiffness of the endoscope shaft. The stiffener may comprise a channel for application of fluid there through. A kit may comprise a plurality of stiffeners of varying rigidity. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020374 | Controlled image capturing method including position tracking and system used therein - The present invention provides a method to control the image capturing process by tracking the positions of the capsule endoscope. The images are taken only when there is either new position and/or new orientation change of the capsule endoscope. The method provided by the present invention, effectively decreased the total amount of images that a doctor need to review, and improves the power consumption of the capsule endoscope examination process. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020375 | CAPSULE MEDICAL DEVICE GUIDE SYSTEM - A capsule medical device guide system includes: a guide unit configured to guide a capsule medical device by a magnetic field; a position detecting unit configured to detect positional information of the capsule medical device; a display unit configured to display information relating to the capsule medical device within a subject; a scale displayed on the display unit and representing a position of the capsule medical device within the subject; a mark representing, on the scale, an area where the magnetic field is in capable of guiding the capsule medical device; a first indicator representing, on the scale, a boundary position of a range in the area; a second indicator representing, on the scale, a current position of the capsule medical device; and a control unit configured to control positions of the first and second indicators on the scale based on the positional information. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020376 | Method and Apparatus for Tracking in a Medical Procedure - A tracking system for a target anatomy of a patient can include a medical device having a body ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170020377 | FLUORESCENCE OBSERVATION ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - A fluorescence observation endoscope system includes a light source apparatus configured to include one light emitting body configured to be able to emit light in a first wavelength band which is radiated onto medicine administered to a living body to thereby emit fluorescence, light in a second wavelength band and light in a third wavelength band, a light guide, an image pickup section configured to include an image pickup device to simultaneously receive the fluorescence and reflected light of the light in the second and third wavelength bands, and a signal processing apparatus configured to generate color display images from an image pickup signal of the fluorescence and second and third image pickup signals acquired from the reflected light of the light in the second and third wavelength bands. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020378 | IMAGE PICKUP SYSTEM - An image pickup system includes a first LED whose first light emission quantity decreases as a first cumulative lighting time period increases, a second LED whose second light emission quantity decreases as a second cumulative lighting time period increases, an image pickup device configured to pick up an image of an object irradiated with light from the first and second LEDs of which colors are different from each other and generate first and second video signals, and a light-emitting element degradation level correction section in a video signal processing section configured to acquire the first and second light emission quantities based on the first and second cumulative lighting time periods, perform gain adjustment based on a light emission quantity ratio on the first and second video signals and thereby correct a difference in a degradation level between the first and second LEDs. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020379 | PROTECTIVE LARYNGOSCOPE HOUSING WITH LIGHT SOURCE STERILIZATION - In accordance with the teachings provided herein, a Protective Laryngoscope Housing With Light Source Sterilization can emit pulse UV light at a sufficiently short wavelength to cause Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to maintain an easily accessible, yet sterile or germicidal environment for laryngoscope handles. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020380 | ENDOSCOPE CLEANING BRUSH APPARATUS | 2017-01-26 |
20170020381 | ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR - An endoscope reprocessor includes a treatment tank for accommodating an endoscope, a treatment tank temperature measuring section for measuring a temperature of a liquid in the treatment tank, a medicinal solution tank for storing a medicinal solution, a heating section for heating the medicinal solution inside the medicinal solution tank, a first transfer section for transferring a part of the medicinal solution to the treatment tank from the medicinal solution tank, a second transfer section for transferring the medicinal solution in the treatment tank to the medicinal solution tank, and a control unit configured to cause the medicinal solution to circulate between the treatment tank and the medicinal solution tank, when the measurement result by the treatment tank temperature measuring section is lower than a predetermined threshold value. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020382 | WEARABLE DUAL-EAR MOBILE OTOSCOPE - A wearable otoscope may be capable of wireless or wired communication with a second device, such as a smart phone. Some dual-ear otoscope implementations may be provided in a headphone-like configuration, which may include a headband attachable to earbuds of the dual-ear otoscope. However, some alternative implementations do not include a headband. At least a portion of the dual-ear otoscope may be a disposable component in some examples. In some implementations, functionality of the dual-ear otoscope (such as an illumination angle of light, imaging functionality, etc.) may be controlled according to commands received from the second device. Some examples may include one or more additional sensors, such as temperature sensors. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020383 | NASAL AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A nasal delivery device can include a nasal prong and an activation member. The nasal prong can comprises an opening at a top and bottom portion of the prong to allow for the passage of an aerosolized treatment agent through the nasal prong. The activation member can be positioned on the nasal delivery device at a location that is spaced apart from the subject's oral cavity when the nasal prong is received into the nostril of the subject. The activation member can be configured to detect a desired exhalation state of the subject and upon detection of the desired exhalation state, the activation member activates the delivery of the aerosolized treatment agent. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020384 | Laryngoscope - A laryngoscope includes a blade having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein a blade includes a curved portion adjacent the distal end, a housing within the blade adjacent the curved portion, a light source positioned within the housing, and a handle adjacent the proximal end. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020385 | CONCENTRATION CALCULATION SYSTEM OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A concentration calculation system of an optically active substance, includes: a calculation unit configured to: acquire an amount of change in a polarization state by allowing light having different wavelengths to pass through a cornea and an aqueous humor; and calculate a concentration of a specific optically active substance contained in the aqueous humor by a least squares method based on a theoretical formula which includes a matrix representing a polarization property of the cornea and a matrix representing a polarization property of the aqueous humor and represents a wavelength dependence of the amount of the change, wherein the matrix representing the polarization property of the aqueous humor is represented by a function of an expression representing the wavelength dependence of an optical rotation degree of the specific substance and the expression includes a concentration value of the specific substance as an unknown quantity or a temporal known quantity. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020386 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MICROFLUCTUATION OF ACCOMMODATION - A system for measuring microfluctuation of accommodation comprises a measuring module and a processing module. The measuring module includes at least one first sensing element attached to the area around an eye of a testee for measuring an EMG signal. The processing module is coupled with the measuring module for picking up a specific frequency range of the EMG signal as a measurement index of microfluctuation of accommodation, wherein the specific frequency range is between 0.1 Hz and 100 Hz. The system allows the testee to be tested in an open field of view and exempts the testee from experiencing fatigue in the muscle around the eyes. The system is compact and convenient to carry. A method for measuring microfluctuation of accommodation is also disclosed. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020387 | OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) SYSTEM WITH PHASE-SENSITIVE B-SCAN REGISTRATION - This disclosure relates to the field of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). This disclosure particularly relates to an OCT system having a configuration that uses a phase sensitive B-scan registration method. In this disclosure, an OCT system may have a configuration that scans a physical object, acquires OCT signals to form B-scans, uses these B-scans to determine an optimal shift in an axial direction by using total phase error between B-scans, and align B-scans, thereby minimizing effects of motion that may occur during scanning of the physical object. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020388 | HEAD MOUNTED COMPACT GOGGLE BASED VIDEO OCULOGRAPHY SYSTEM WITH INTEGRAL STIMULUS SCREEN - A head mounted compact goggle based video oculography system is configured for use in VOG-based neuro-otologic testing. The system comprises: a goggle base surrounding the subject's eyes; an angled hot mirror within the goggle base; at least one digital camera attached to the goggle base along the top side of the goggle base taking images of at least one of the subject's eyes via a hot mirror reflection; an integral display for selectively displaying visual stimulus to the subject through the hot mirror and attached to the goggle base along the rear side of the goggle base; a controller coupled to the display generating each visual stimulus for each neuro-otologic test to be displayed to the subject via the display and coupled to each digital camera and receiving and storing data signals there from, the controller configured to calculate eye related data from the digital camera images during each neuro-otologic test, and configured to display the eye related data to users. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020389 | AUTOMATIC FUNDUS IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system automatically captures a fundus image with limited user interaction such that the fundus image has one or more desired characteristics. The system can retrieve at least one image from an image capture device, process the at least one image digitally to generate a processed image, detect at least one point of interest in the processed image, determine that each of the at least one point of interest is representative of a corresponding feature of the eye, and obtain a fundus image of the eye based on the at least one image. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020390 | BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION - Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020391 | BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR REAL TIME MEDICAL CONDITION MONITORING USING BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION - Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020392 | Methods for Stent Strut Detection and Related Measurement and Display Using Optical Coherence Tomography - In one embodiment, the invention relates to a processor based method for generating positional and other information relating to a stent in the lumen of a vessel using a computer. The method includes the steps of generating an optical coherence image data set in response to an OCT scan of a sample containing at least one stent; and identifying at least one one-dimensional local cue in the image data set relating to the position of the stent. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020393 | Endoscope Having Depth Determination - An endoscope for determining the depth of a partial area of a cavity by a triangulation analysis may include a projection channel for projecting a pattern onto a surface of the cavity and an imaging channel provided for imaging an image of the projected pattern reflected by the surface of the cavity. The projection channel may have at least one diffractive optical element for producing the pattern, a collimator, and a focusing lens. The focusing lens may be arranged between the collimator and the diffractive optical element. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020394 | MECHANICALLY AND/OR MAGNETICALLY NAVIGABLE CATHETER WITH FIBER OPTIC POSITION OR SHAPE SENSORS - A mechanically and/or magnetically navigable catheter has an elongate body having a proximal and a distal end. At least one mechanically or magnetically responsive element is associated with the distal end of the elongate body for navigating the distal end in the body. At least one fiber optic sensor extends substantially along the length of the elongate body for use determining the location of at least one point along the length of the elongate body, which can be used as an input an automated navigation system. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020395 | Image Processing Systems - Image processing systems are described which utilize various methods and processing algorithms for enhancing or facilitating visual detection and/or sensing modalities for images captured in vivo by an intravascular visualization and treatment catheter. Such assemblies are configured to deliver energy, such as RF ablation, to an underlying target tissue for treatment in a controlled manner while directly visualizing the tissue during the ablation process. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020396 | Gastric Tube Temperature Sensing Apparatus - A gastric tube temperature sensing apparatus for use during gastric or surgical procedures on a patient includes a gastric tube, such as an NG or OG tube, having a proximal end opposite a distal end and defining a tubular configuration. The gastric tube includes a flexible construction and defines a plurality of spaced apart openings proximate the distal end. An esophageal temperature device includes a temperature sensor situated in the gastric tube proximate the distal end thereof and a temperature monitoring element operatively connected to and displaced from the temperature sensor. The temperature monitoring element is situated external from the gastric tube and in communication with the temperature sensor, such as by wires. The temperature monitoring element may be electrically connected to a vitals monitor or the like. The apparatus includes an adapter for coupling a proximal end of the gastric tube to another device such as a suction pump. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020397 | PROBE COVER WITH MATCHING FEATURE FOR A MEDICAL THERMOMETER - A probe cover for medical thermometer has a matching feature for preventing its use with an incompatible thermometer. A mechanical matching feature of the probe cover includes at least one of a fold, a step, or a series of holes or indentations that are respectively matched to a ridge, a valley or series of pins formed on the front end of a compatible thermometer. When applied to the compatible thermometer, the mechanical matching feature permits the probe cover to be fully seated on and retained by the probe, thereby placing the thermometer in condition for use. Alternatively, an opto-electronic matching feature of the probe cover includes a reflective layer for use with an opto-electronic detection circuit of a compatible thermometer. When applied to the compatible thermometer, the opto-electronic detection detects the reflective layer and places the compatible thermometer in an operational state for use. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020398 | HEART RATE MONITOR - A wrist worn heart rate monitor includes a photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor and an inertial sensor. Signals from the inertial sensor are used to identify and remove noise from the PPG signals. An initial heart rate value is selected from a number of heart rate candidates that remain in the resulting PPG spectrum and is used to track the heart rate of the user. The PPG spectrum is monitored while tracking the heart rate to determine if the selected initial heart rate value is in error. The PPG spectrum may be monitored by determining a correlation of possible heart rate candidates in each PPG spectrum to the previous heart rate candidates and resetting the heart rate value accordingly. Additionally or alternatively, the PPG spectrum may be monitored by determining when only a single heart rate candidate is present in consecutive PPG spectra and resetting the heart rate value accordingly. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020399 | Methods Circuits Assemblies Devices Systems and Associated Machine Executable Code for Biological Sensing - Disclosed are methods, circuits, assemblies, devices, systems and associated machine executable code for biological sensing, wherein a composite bio-parameter sensor assembly, device, or system detects one or more biological parameters of a subject person, utilizing at least a first sensor, of a first sensor type and having a first sensing surface, to optically detect one or more parameters of a pulse of the subject, and a second sensor, of a second sensor type and having a second sensing surface substantially aligned with the first sensing surface, to electrically detect one or more parameters of a pulse of a subject. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020400 | HEART SOUND AND PULSE WAVEFORM ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS - Devices, systems, and methods are described for acquiring heart sound timing content to enhance pulse waveform analysis. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020401 | BIOLOGICAL-INFORMATION DETECTING DEVICE - A biological-information detecting device includes a case section worn on a subject, a detection window of a detector configured to detect biological information of the subject being provided on a first surface on the subject side of the case section, a band section attached to the case section, and a pad section provided around the detection window on the first surface of the case section. An air entry path for the air to enter the detection window is provided in the pad section. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020402 | IMPLANTABLE AND BIORESORBABLE SENSORS - Provided herein are implantable and bioresorbable sensors that are specifically designed to be implanted, function for an operational lifetime, and at some point after the operational lifetime to be resorbed by the body in such a manner so as to avoid having to remove any part of the sensor. This avoids a second impact on the patient otherwise associated with sensor removal. The sensors have a substrate and an electronic device supported by the substrate. A barrier layer isolates the electronic device from surrounding environment, including a biofluid, during use. Each of the substrate, electronic device, and barrier layer have a bioresorption rate during use to provide controlled bioresorption such reliable measure of one or more parameters occur over and an operational lifetime, and after a bioresorption lifetime greater than the operational lifetime, no detectable portion of the implantable and bioresorbable sensor remains at an implantation site. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020403 | NEURAL PROBE ARRAY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE AND FOR MINIMIZED DAMAGE OF NEURON - A nerve probe array has a connector made of a flexible material; and a plurality of probes coupled to the connector, each of the plurality of probe having an electrode formed at a body thereof. The plurality of probes are arranged with intervals in a length direction of the connector, and the connector surrounds an outer circumference of a nerve, and the plurality of probes pierce the outer circumference of the nerve and are inserted into the nerve. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020404 | NEUROMONITORING PROBE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A neuromonitoring system comprises a plurality of needle electrodes, a ground electrode, a monopolar stimulating probe having an electrode tip and configured to be coupled to a cable, and a stimulating probe sleeve. The sleeve is adapted and configured to be removably coupled to the monopolar stimulating probe. The sleeve has a slot and is configured and adapted to coaxially slide relative to the monopolar stimulating probe between a first retracted position and a second advanced position. The electrode tip generates an omnidirectional signal when in use while the sleeve is in the retracted position or in an uncoupled position. The electrode tip generates a unidirectional signal when in use while the sleeve is in the advanced position. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020405 | ECG ELECTRODE AND LEADWIRE CONNECTION INTEGRITY DETECTION - A system and method for ECG electrode and leadwire connection integrity detection are provided herein. The system includes a plurality of electrodes wherein a uniform spectral energy signal is to be injected into a subset of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes. The system also includes a computing device. The computing device includes a display, and the computing device is communicably coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The computing device is configured to acquire input signals from an electrode and determine a frequency response from the electrode based on the input signal from the electrode. The computing device is also configured to determine impairments in the electrode and leadwire connection using the frequency response. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020406 | METHOD FOR MEASURING BIOLOGICAL STIMULUS SIGNAL - The present invention discloses a method for measuring a biological stimulus signal, which replaces the conventional wired synchronized signal transmission technology with a wireless synchronized signal transmission technology to increase convenience in usage, and which compensates the delay time of wireless transmission in a calibration way to achieve a synchronization effect, whereby the stimulus signal can be corresponding to the response signal correctly, and whereby the synchronized integrated data of the subject can be correctly generated. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020407 | MPI method - An MPI method determines calibration and measurement volumes, wherein the calibration volume is larger than the measurement volume and the overall measurement volume is arranged within the calibration volume. Calibration signals are detected and a system matrix S is created. An MPI measuring signal u is recorded, a location-dependent magnetic particle concentration c with magnetic particle concentration values c | 2017-01-26 |
20170020408 | WEARABLE DEVICES INCORPORATING ION SELECTIVE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS - Techniques for measuring ion related metrics at a user's skin surface are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for operating a wearable device may involve determining, based on output of one or more ion selective field effect transistor sensors, various physiological conditions such as a state of hydration, a state of skin health, or the cleanliness of the wearable device or an associated garment. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020409 | MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS WITH A POSITIONING UNIT, AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSTION ON A POSITIONING SURFACE THEREOF - A medical imaging apparatus is designed to acquire medical imaging data of a patient during a medical imaging examination and has a medical data acquisition scanner, which has a patient reception area at least partially enclosed by the scanner, inside of which a body area of a patient for examination is situated during the medical imaging examination. A positioning unit has a projector and at least one positioning surface situated inside the patient reception area. The projector is designed to project at least one item of anatomical information onto the at least one positioning surface inside the patient reception area. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020410 | ACCESS GATE OR GANTRY COMPRISING AN ANTENNAS ASSEMBLY FOR THERAPY OR IMAGING - The present invention relates to an access gate or gantry—antennas assembly for a therapeutical equipment or for an imaging equipment, particularly for an oncological hyperthermia system. In particular, said assembly comprises an access gate or gantry ( | 2017-01-26 |
20170020411 | Surface Registration of a CT Image with a Magnetic Tracking System - Apparatus, including a magnetic tracking system, which generates a magnetic field near a living subject's body, and a probe, having a distal end that can contact registration points on a surface of the body. The probe has a contact sensor, located within the distal end, that outputs first signals indicative of a quality of the contact between the distal end with the registration points. Located within the distal end is a magnetic detector that outputs second signals that are indicative of respective positions of the registration points in a coordinate frame of the magnetic tracking system. A processor receives a tomographic image of the subject, and verifies, based on the quality of the contact indicated by the first signals, that the registration points are valid, and registers the tomographic image in the coordinate frame of the magnetic tracking system using the positions of the valid registration points. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020412 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNAMBIGUOUSLY DETERMINING ORIENTATION OF A HUMAN HEAD IN 3D GEOMETRIC MODELING - A method and apparatus for determining a three-dimensional orientation of a human head. The method includes first interposing a left and a right anthropological baselines on a patient's face, each anthropological baseline connecting an orbitale point and an auricular point on a corresponding side of the patient's face. A headgear unit having a pair of temple elements and a front housing rotatably attached to the temple elements, where the front housing includes at least two cameras and a 3D compass all movable within the front housing, is then positioned on a patient's head. Each of the two cameras is adjusted such that its view field picks up one of the two anthropological baselines on the patient's face. These view fields of the two cameras are then used to construct a Human Skull Base Plane as a plane formed by the left and right anthropological baselines when these anthropological baselines are parallel and aligned. The 3D compass is then positioned into a measuring plane coinciding with the Human Skull Base Plane, and is used to quantitatively measure a three-dimensional orientation of the patient's head at the time when the 3D compass is positioned within the measuring plane coinciding with the constructed Human Skull Base Plane. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020413 | SENSOR DEVICE - An objective of the present invention is to provide a sensor device which is used by being attached to a lifeform, and which is capable of easily and reliably carrying out tracking of a deformation of the surface of the lifeform. This sensor device comprises: a sensor element, further comprising a sheet-shaped first dielectric layer which is formed from an elastomer composite, and a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer which are formed from a conductive composite including carbon nanotubes and which are formed respectively sandwiching the first dielectric layer upon the obverse face and the reverse face of the first dielectric layer so as to be in opposition to one another at least partially, said sensor element deforming reversibly such that the surface areas of the obverse and reverse faces of the first dielectric layer change, with the opposing portions of the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer as a detection part; and a measuring device which measures a change in capacitance in the detection part. The sensor device is used by being attached to a lifeform, and is employed in tracking of deformation of the surface of the lifeform. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020414 | INTRINSIC FREQUENCY ANALYSIS FOR LEFT VENTRICLE EJECTION FRACTION OR STROKE VOLUME DETERMINATION - Hardware and software methodology are described for non-invasively monitoring cardiac health. Hemodynamic waveforms variously acquired for a subject are analyzed to calculate or approximate intrinsic frequencies in two domains in two domains across the Dicrotic Notch. Together with associated notch timing, heart rate and blood pressure values left ventricle ejection fraction and/or stroke volume can be determination. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020415 | CANARY ON A CHIP: EMBEDDED SENSORS WITH BIO-CHEMICAL INTERFACES - Wireless electrochemical measurements methods using minimally invasive micro-sensors that monitor response of cells to specific analytes are described. Micro-actuators integrated on a same chip as the micro-sensors are used to provide closed loop in-vivo local therapy on demand. An in-vivo bio-electronic system that can monitor the health of cell colonies and accordingly dispense corresponding therapeutic drugs is also described. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020416 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS DRUG DELIVERY ON COMMAND - A fully integrated small size implantable sensing device is described, which can include a sensor and an electronic circuit to interface with the sensor and communicate with an external device. Various fabrication methods for the sensing device are described, including provision of wells, created using same fabrication technology as the electronic circuit, to contain electrodes of the sensor and corresponding functionalization chemicals. Such implantable sensing device can be used for a variety of electrochemical measuring applications within a living body as well as actuation by injecting a current into the living body. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020417 | INTERCONNECT FOR ON-BODY ANALYTE MONITORING DEVICE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a compressible interconnect for allowing electrical communication between an electronics unit and an analyte sensor in an on-body analyte monitoring device. In other embodiments, systems and methods are provided for reducing the Z-height of an on-body analyte monitoring device by utilizing novel interconnects. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020418 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANALYTE LEVELS - Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the implanted device. The devices include unique architectural arrangement in the sensor region that allows accurate data to be obtained over long periods of time. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020419 | Silicon-Vacancy-Doped Nanodiamonds For Molecular And Cellular Imaging - An imaging agent for detecting analytes in a biological environment includes functionalized, silicon vacancy center-containing nanodiamonds. Individual nanodiamonds of the imaging agent include at least one silicon vacancy center. The at least one silicon vacancy center can emit light having a wavelength in a narrow band in response to illumination having any wavelength in a wide range of wavelengths. The nanodiamonds are functionalized to selectively interact with an analyte of interest. The nanodiamonds can additionally include other color centers, and the imaging agent can include a plurality of sets of nanodiamonds having detectably unique ratios of silicon vacancy centers to other color centers. The silicon vacancy centers in the nanodiamonds can have a preferred orientation enabling orientation tracking of individual nanodiamonds or other applications. A method for detecting properties of the analyte of interest by interacting with the imaging agent is also provided. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020420 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR MEASURING PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY SIGNALS - Provided herein are methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable recording media for measuring photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. Accurate PPG signals can be obtained even in a situation in which brightness of ambient light is not constant due to external light sources, and accuracy of a variety of biological information derivable from the PPG signals can be improved. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020421 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR MEASURING PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY SIGNALS - There are provided a method, apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for measuring photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. Accurate PPG signals can be obtained even when brightness of ambient light is not constant due to external light sources, and accuracy of a variety of biological information derivable from the PPG signals can be improved. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020422 | Device for Biosensing With Indwelling Venous Catheter - The specification and drawings show an embodiment of the present invention in the form of a device comprising one or more biosensors either placed or imbedded in a catheter, needle or combination of the two. The catheter or needle comprises exclusionary slits upstream of the biosensor(s), angled so that fluid flows in through the slits and down past the biosensors. The wires connecting the biosensors to external monitoring and/or analytical apparatus are wired through the catheter or needle material. Also provided herein are methods for detection of small molecules using the device described herein. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020423 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE AND DRUG SOLUTION SUPPLY DEVICE - An information measuring device includes a detection film placed on the surface of a first needle section, an electrically conductive second needle section, and an electric current detection circuit which detects an electric current between the detection film and the second needle section. The major axis of the first needle section is 0.1 mm or more and 0.3 mm or less. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020424 | Test Strip and System for Determining Measurement Data of a Probe Fluid - A test strip comprises a test strip body comprising a fluid reservoir. The test strip further comprises a sensor unit configured to determine measurement data of a probe fluid in the fluid reservoir, and a communication unit electrically connected to the sensor unit, the communication unit including an antenna unit configured to transmit the measurement data. A system for determining measurement data of a probe fluid comprises the test strip and an external reader. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020425 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE TRANSPORT - Bodily fluid sample transport systems, devices, and method are provided. In at least one embodiment described herein, methods are provided for the physical transport of small volumes of bodily fluid in liquid form from one location to another location. By way of nonlimiting example, the samples are collected in liquid form at a collection site, transported in liquid form, and arrive at an analysis site in liquid form. In many embodiments, the liquid form during transport is not held in a porous matrix, wicking material, webbing, or similar material that prevents sample for being extracted in liquid form at the destination site. In one embodiment, small volume of sample in each sample vessel is in the range of about 1 ml to about 1 microliter. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020426 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION - Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020427 | BLOOD SAMPLE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND BLOOD CONTAMINANT SEQUESTRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Blood sample optimization systems and methods are described that reduce or eliminate contaminates in collected blood samples, which in turn reduces or eliminates false positive readings in blood cultures or other testing of collected blood samples. A blood sample optimization system can include a blood sequestration device located between a patient needle and a sample needle. The blood sequestration device can include a sequestration chamber for sequestering an initial, potentially contaminated aliquot of blood, and may further include a sampling channel that bypasses the sequestration chamber to convey likely uncontaminated blood between the patient needle and the sample needle after the initial aliquot of blood is sequestered in the sequestration chamber. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020428 | BLOOD SAMPLE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND BLOOD CONTAMINANT SEQUESTRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Blood sample optimization systems and methods are described that reduce or eliminate contaminates in collected blood samples, which in turn reduces or eliminates false positive readings in blood cultures or other testing of collected blood samples. A blood sample optimization system can include a blood sequestration device located between a patient needle and a sample needle. The blood sequestration device can include a sequestration chamber for sequestering an initial, potentially contaminated aliquot of blood, and may further include a sampling channel that bypasses the sequestration chamber to convey likely uncontaminated blood between the patient needle and the sample needle after the initial aliquot of blood is sequestered in the sequestration chamber. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020429 | MEASURING PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS FROM CARDIOVASCULAR AND ACTIVITY SIGNALS - A method and system for measuring psychological stress disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises determining R-R intervals from an electrocardiogram (ECG) to calculate a standard deviation of the R-R intervals (SDNN) and determining a stress feature (SF) using the SDNN. In response to reaching a threshold, the method includes performing adaptation to update a probability mass function (PMF). The method includes determining a stress level (SL) using the SF and the updated PMF to continuously measure the psychological stress. In a second aspect, the system comprises a wireless sensor device coupled to a user via at least one electrode, wherein the wireless sensor device includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device stores an application which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to carry out the steps of the method. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020430 | DATA DRIVEN ASSESSMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A data driven assessment apparatus and method generates assessment data of an individual's traits. The apparatus and method use a cloud based approach to assessment analysis which provides business administrators and individuals with personality profiles. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020431 | BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION RELATED TO FATIGUE SENSING - Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples, the biometric result may relate to a level of fatigue or sleepiness of the user. In some examples, the user may be operating machinery. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message which may be tailor to the user and historical records relating to the user. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020432 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING AROUSAL LEVEL AND AROUSAL LEVEL PREDICTION APPARATUS - A method for predicting an arousal level used by a computer of an arousal level prediction apparatus that predicts an arousal level of a user includes obtaining current biological information regarding the user detected by a first sensor, calculating a current arousal level of the user on the basis of the current biological information, obtaining current environment information indicating a current environment around the user detected by a second sensor, predicting a future arousal level, which is an arousal level a certain period of time later, on the basis of the current arousal level and the current environment information, and (i) issuing a notification to the user or (ii) controlling another device, on the basis of the future arousal level. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020433 | FLUID ANALYSIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fluid analysis device including a fluid receipt chamber, a first capacitive element for measuring fluid flow into the fluid receipt chamber and a controller operatively coupled to the first capacitive element, wherein the controller is configured to measure a first capacitance of the first capacitive element. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020434 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING BRAIN-BASED BIO-SIGNALS - Systems and methods detect a multicomponent brain-based bio-signal in non-brain internal body tissues and cavities of a patient, such as the mouth and nostrils. Sub-component signals are filtered from the multi-component signal to isolate occurrences of physiological activities that correspond to the sub-component signals, such as eye movement, heart function, respiration, and body movement. Based on detections of certain body activities from the sub-component signals, the control of or display of a body monitoring device is influenced by such detections. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF HUMAN CRANIAL CONDITIONS - Vascular conditions are detected non-invasively in the human body using a collection of information from small local regions of the vasculature. An array of accelerometers are attached to the head and blood flow sounds are recorded. Vibration signatures of vessel structures such as branches, aneurysms, stenosis, etc. using random, periodic, band limited or transient analysis provides a signature library for further processing. The signature library is used to localize the origin of recognized vascular features and the localized feature is presented to the physician in a clinically relevant manner. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020436 | PROCESS FOR EVALUATION OF AT LEAST ONE FACIAL CLINICAL SIGN - The present invention relates to a process without a therapeutic target that evaluates at least one facial clinical sign and/or evaluates make-up, in particular evaluates wrinkles or fme lines from a portion of the face, including steps consisting in:—from a sequence of facial images of a person filmed while emitting at least one sound, extract from the sequence one or more images coinciding with the emission of at least one predefined sound,—from the resulting image or images extracted, evaluate at least one facial clinical sign appearing on the image or images extracted and/or evaluate at least one characteristic related to make-up. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020437 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF MUSCLE STIFFNESS - A system, an apparatus, and a method for measuring muscle stiffness in a predetermined joint of an individual are provided. The system and apparatus comprises a measuring unit and a processing unit. The measuring unit is configured to be applied to a body segment of the predetermined joint. The processing unit is configured to: receive a plurality of data sets from the at least one measurement device, analyze the plurality of data sets for one or more indications of an elicited stretch reflex, and calculate a muscle stiffness score. The muscle stiffness score is based on at least a difference between a first stiffness and a second stiffness. The first stiffness is determined from the first subset, and the second stiffness is determined from the second subset. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020438 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING USER POSTURE - A posture of a user is monitored by obtaining first pressure sensor information from a plurality of sensors upon a first item of furniture occupied by the user at a first time. First sensor position information defining the relative positions of the sensors upon the first item of furniture is also obtained. The first pressure sensor information and the first sensor position information are processed to determine a first user posture upon the first item of furniture. User posture is monitored over time and/or upon different items of furniture, and a cumulative load upon the user's spine over time is determined. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020439 | Hand-Held Device for the Endurance Training and the Determination of Endurance Metrics - A method and device for determining respiratory airflow metrics during a single inspiratory breath and using those metrics to calculate indicators of aerobic capacity and athletic endurance as well as a method and device for strengthening the respiratory muscles. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020440 | BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND SLEEP MONITORING - Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020441 | SYSTEMS AND BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR SENSING AND FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION - Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message. The biometric based information communication message may comprise an advertisement. In some examples, the advertisement may include a means to link to an electronic purchasing or e-procurement vehicle. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020442 | BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK - Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020443 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF CONTROLLING A SUBJECT'S BODY FEATURE HAVING A PERIODIC WAVE FUNCTION - Provided is a method of controlling and adjusting at least one body feature of a subject using electronic mobile devices worked by a person in need thereof and measuring devices interconnected thereto. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020444 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND DISEASE - Provided herein are systems and methods for setting a physiological threshold value in a user interface for a user behavior-modification system; monitoring a physiological parameter corresponding to the physiological threshold value; and notifying the user with a notification when the user exceeds the physiological threshold value. A portion of the user behavior-modification system can be resident in a memory of a first network-connected electronic device configured with a physiological sensor. The physiological sensor can be configured to physiologically couple to the user for monitoring a physiological parameter thereof. Monitoring the physiological parameter can include alerting the user when the user exceeds the physiological threshold value. Notifying the user enables the user to modify behavior to bring the physiological parameter below the physiological threshold value. The notification can be provided through a vibrator, a speaker, or a display screen of the first electronic device or a second network-connected electronic device. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020445 | INTERVENTIVE-DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - Apparatus for improving health of a user is provided, including a first sensor, adapted to measure a first physiological variable, which is indicative of a voluntary action of the user. A second sensor is adapted to measure a second physiological variable, which is substantially governed by an autonomic nervous system of the user. Circuitry is adapted to receive respective first and second sensor signals from the first and second sensors, and, responsive thereto, to generate an output signal which directs the user to modify a parameter of the voluntary action. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020446 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MONITORING HYPOXIA EVENTS - Systems and methods for monitoring hypoxia in a user over a period of time are disclosed. A sensor assembly detects data indicative of at least one physiological parameter of the user and an electronic computing unit analyzes the data indicative of the at least one physiological parameter of the user detected by the sensor assembly and determines, from the analyzed data, an occurrence of a hypoxia event. The electronic computing unit may additionally determine characteristics of the data indicative of the at least one physiological parameter associated with the determined occurrence of the hypoxia event and determine trends from changes in the determined characteristics. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020447 | Methods and Apparatus for Neuromodulation - A neuromodulator accurately measures—in real time and over a range of frequencies—the instantaneous phase and amplitude of a natural signal. For example, the natural signal may be an electrical signal produced by neural tissue, or a motion such as a muscle tremor. The neuromodulator generates signals that are precisely timed relative to the phase of the natural signal. For example, the neuromodulator may generate an exogenous signal that is phase-locked with the natural signal. Or, for example, the neuromodulator may generate an exogenous signal that comprises short bursts which occur only during a narrow phase range of each period of an oscillating natural signal. The neuromodulator corrects distortions due to Gibbs phenomenon. In some cases, the neuromodulator does so by applying a causal filter to a discrete Fourier transform in the frequency domain, prior to taking an inverse discrete Fourier transform. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020448 | Closed Loop Neural Activity Triggered Rehabilitation Device And Method - A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020449 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A mobile terminal includes: a terminal body forming an outer appearance; a wireless communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with an external device including a first electrode unit installed to be in contact with a part of a user's body; a second electrode unit disposed in a region of the terminal body and brought into contact with the user's body to form a closed sloop with the first electrode unit; and a control unit configured to form a body fat measurement result using a voltage formed by a current flowing between the first and second electrode units. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020450 | NERVE MAPPING SYSTEM - A nerve mapping system includes a plurality of electrodes, a sensor, and a processor in communication with each of the plurality of electrodes and the sensor. Each electrode is disposed on the distal end portion of one or more elongate medical devices configured to extend within an intracorporeal treatment area of a subject. The sensor is in communication with a muscle of a subject, and is configured to provide an output signal corresponding to a monitored response of the muscle. The processor receives an indication of the location of each electrode and an indication of a magnitude of the monitored muscular response. Using these parameters, the processor determines a distance to the nerve from the location of each of the plurality of electrodes, and constructs a virtual model of the nerve using the determined distance to the nerve at each of the plurality of locations. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020451 | NEURAL LOCATING METHOD - A method of locating a nerve within an intracorporeal space includes advancing a distal end portion of a stimulator toward an anatomical target within the intracorporeal space, and periodically applying a first electrical stimulus from a first electrode disposed on a central axis of the stimulator. If a muscular response to the first electrical stimulus is detected, a locating electrical stimulus is then applied from a plurality of locations offset from the central axis of the stimulator, and a magnitude of the response of the muscle is monitored. A distance between the nerve and each of the plurality of locations is determined from the magnitude of the muscular response, and from a magnitude of the locating electrical stimulus provided at each of the plurality of locations. The location of the nerve is then triangulated from the determined distance at each of the plurality of locations. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020452 | NIR/RED LIGHT FOR LATERAL NEUROPROTECTION - The use of red or near infrared light upon neurons of the lumbar plexus that are in distress due to retraction-induced ischemia. The surgeon may protect nerves made ischemic in the surgery by:
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20170020453 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION DEVICE - A biological information detection device includes a case that is provided with a sensor that detects biological information about a subject, a band that secures the case on the subject, and an adjustment mechanism that pulls the band in a first direction when a rotary member that is supported by the case has been rotated, the first direction being a direction in which the side of the case that is situated opposite to the subject comes in contact with the subject. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020454 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND ANALYZING BIOSIGNALS - A system for monitoring biosignals of a user includes a first end region, positionable proximate a first ear of a user and including a first sensor array; a second end region, positionable proximate a second ear of the user and including a second sensor array; an intermediate region, positionable on a neck region of the user; a coupling element configured to couple the first and second end regions to the intermediate region; and a first attachment element and a second attachment element. The first attachment element couples the first end region to a head-mounted accessory and the second attachment element couples the second end region to the head-mounted accessory. The first end region includes a first electrode and the second end region includes a second electrode, such that there is a fixed distance between the first and second electrodes. | 2017-01-26 |
20170020455 | STRUCTURE OF DETECTIVE GARMENT - A structure of a detective garment includes a garment body and at least one detection module combined with the garment body. The garment body, when worn on a human body, detects a variation of a physiological signal of the human body or a variation of an inclination angle of the human body. The garment body includes at least one opening section in one side thereof to facilitate wearing of the garment body with one hand. | 2017-01-26 |