20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170135576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PARAMETERS OF EYE FIXATION - The invention refers to eye technology and in particular a system and method for the characterization of eye fixation. The invention further refers to a system and method for the determination of parameters of eye fixation and saccadic motions. The system and method may be used to diagnose and evaluate reading difficulties for ascertaining how much benefit an individual would derive from an intervention with an expert, i.e. after treatment. A system for subject | 2017-05-18 |
20170135577 | Health Assessment via Eye Movement Biometrics - Methods and systems for assessing a health state of a person via eye movement-driven biometric systems are provided. Examples of the health states that it would be possible to detect with such a system are but not limited to brain injuries (e.g., concussions), dementia, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress syndrome, schizophrenia, fatigue, cybersickness, autism, Bipolar Disorder and other health conditions that manifest themselves in abnormal behavior of the human visual system. Described methods and systems can also detect influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The system extracts biometric template of a person by deriving features from the captured eye movement signal. The system may compare the difference between previous healthy state of a tested person and newly captured template or an averaged biometric template created from the records of multiple healthy people state of multiple people and a newly captured template from a person who needs to be tested. Based on the difference between the templates, a decision of a health state of a person is made. Described methods and systems may work on any device that has eye tracking capabilities including but not limited to desktop mounted eye tracking systems, head mounted eye tracking systems such as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality or stand-alone mounted eye tracking systems. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135578 | VOLUME MEASURING DEVICE, VOLUME MEASURING METHOD, AND VOLUME MEASURING PROGRAM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE - A three-dimensional tomographic image (B) is formed which is composed of a plurality of two-dimensional tomographic images obtained by scanning an ocular fundus. A contour of a certain 2D region (M | 2017-05-18 |
20170135579 | Ambulatory Rescalable Encoding Monitor Recorder - An ambulatory rescalable encoding monitor recorder and a method for monitor recorder-implemented rescalable encoding are provided. An encoding table comprising a plurality of codes and a range of electrocardiographic values associated with each of the codes is maintained. Electrocardiographic values are sensed by the monitor recorder during a sequence of temporal windows. The values are processed, the processing including: calculating a difference between a maximum one and a minimum one of the values in each of the windows; comparing each of the differences to an at least one threshold; based on the comparison of the difference for at least one of the windows, adjusting table; encoding each of the values with one of the codes using the table, wherein the adjusted table is used for the encoding of the values in the at least one window; and writing each of the codes into a sequence into the recorder memory. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135580 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED PHOTON DETECTOR RING - The invention provides for a magnetic resonance imaging gradient coil assembly ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135581 | Coherent Optical Imaging for Detecting Neural Signatures and Medical Imaging Applications Using Common-Path Coherent Optical Techniques - Example apparatuses and methods relating to imaging systems are provided. An example imaging system may include an optical source configured to generate an optical beam, a beam splitter configured to split the optical beam into a reference beam and an object beam, and a beam combiner configured to route a combined beam with reference beam and object beam components along a common path into a target medium. In this regard, the target medium may act upon the combined beam to form a common path interference beam. The example imaging system may further include an imaging sensor configured to receive the common path interference beam and generate common path interference beam data associated with the common path interference beam, and an image data processor configured to analyze the common path interference beam data to generate image data describing the target medium. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135582 | RAMAN SIGNAL MEASURING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND BIOMETRIC INFORMATION ANALYZING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE RAMAN SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS - Provided are a Raman signal measuring method and apparatus which use a difference in a time scale between Raman scattered light and fluorescence. Thus, after exciting light is incident upon a target object, light scattered from the target object may be detected before the target object generates fluorescence in response to the exciting light. As a result, a Raman signal in which background fluorescence is reduced may be obtained. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135583 | Coherent Optical Imaging for Detecting Neural Signatures and Medical Imaging Applications Using Holographic Imaging Techniques - A neural imaging system may include an imaging array, an image data processor operably coupled to the imaging array to process image data received from the imaging array, and a beam angle separator disposed between the imaging array and an object being imaged. The beam angle separator may be configured to separate an object beam reflected from the object being imaged into a plurality of reference beams each having different angular separation with respect to the object beam. The image data processor may be configured to generate image data of the object for each one of the reference beams to correspond to a respective different depth within the object. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135584 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, METHODS, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING OPTICAL IMAGING OF STRUCTURES AND COMPOSITIONS - Exemplary systems, devices, methods, apparatus and computer-accessible media for providing and/or utilizing optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) and fluorescence of structures and, e.g., multimodality imaging using OFDI techniques and fluorescence imaging techniques are described. For example, an arrangement can provide at least one electro-magnetic radiation to an anatomical structure. Such exemplary arrangement can include at least one optical core and at least one cladding at least partially surrounding the fiber(s). A region between the optical core(s) and the cladding(s) can have an index that is different from indexes of the optical core(s) and the cladding(s). The arrangement can also include at least one apparatus which is configured to transmit the radiation(s) via the optical core(s) and the cladding(s) to the anatomical structure. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135585 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR COORDINATED WITH A CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH CONDITION MONITORING MODULE - A blood pressure monitor equipped with a cardiovascular health condition monitoring module includes: a blood pressure measurement device measuring a user's blood pressure signal; a host including a blood pressure monitor microprocessor that processes blood pressure correlated signal; a control panel equipped to the host and configured to control blood pressure measured by the blood pressure monitor and heart rhythm analysis; a first display device displaying blood pressure result; and a second display device displaying heart rhythm analysis from the cardiovascular health condition monitoring module. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135586 | MEASURING APPARATUS AND WERABLE DEVICE COMPRISING SAME - The present invention provides a measuring apparatus comprising: a light source unit; and a sensor unit configured to sense a plurality of properties to be measured with respect to an object by using light emitted from the light source unit, wherein the sensor unit comprises: a first region configured to sense a first property to be measured among the plurality of properties to be measured by sensing the light within a first wavelength range; and a second region configured to sense a second property to be measured among the plurality of properties to be measured by sensing the light within a second wavelength range that is different from the first wavelength range. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135587 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AN INTERACTIVE WORKSTATION BASED ON BIOMETRIC INPUT - Systems and methods are disclosed for moving a tabletop of a workstation based on biometric input associated with a user, the method being performed by a controller that is configured to send control signals to actuators to move the tabletop. One method includes: accessing a user profile associated with a user device; determining parameters for moving the tabletop, based on the user profile, for eliciting desired biometric inputs from the workstation user at one or more times during the movement of the tabletop; and repeating one or more iterations of: moving the tabletop based on the parameters, by sending control signals to the actuators of the tabletop; receiving, into a data storage device, actual biometric inputs from the workstation user; comparing the received actual biometric inputs with the desired biometric inputs; and if the parameters do not elicit the desired biometric inputs, adjusting the parameters. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135588 | Side-Loading Connectors for Use with Intravascular Devices and Associated Systems and Methods - Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, side-loading electrical connectors for use with intravascular devices are provided. The side-loading electrical connector has at least one electrical contact configured to interface with an electrical connector of the intravascular device. A first connection piece of the side-loading electrical connector is movable relative to a second connection piece between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position an elongated opening is formed between the first and second connection pieces to facilitate insertion of the electrical connector between the first and second connection pieces in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intravascular device and wherein in the closed position the at least one electrical contact is electrically coupled to the at least one electrical connector received between the first and second connection pieces. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135589 | METHOD FOR ACQUIRING T2* AND VASCULAR IMAGES FROM MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - According to the present invention, accurate T | 2017-05-18 |
20170135590 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND BLOOD FLOW DRAWING METHOD - To obtain an image having high ability of imaging a blood vessel in each cardiac time phase when performing imaging through a cine-PC method, an MRI apparatus includes a magnetic resonance imaging unit that collects a magnetic resonance signal; a control unit that controls the magnetic resonance imaging unit as per a pulse sequence; and a signal processing unit that prepares an image of a test target by using the magnetic resonance signal collected by the magnetic resonance imaging unit, and time phase information related to a motion of the test target. The control unit has an imaging sequence which serves as the pulse sequence, which includes applying of a flow encoding pulse, and in which an echo signal is acquired for each time phase. An applying amount of the flow encoding pulse in the imaging sequence is controlled so as to be different depending on the time phase. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135591 | BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION METHOD AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A blood pressure measurement device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135592 | STRAIN SENSING ELEMENT, PRESSURE SENSOR, MICROPHONE, BLOOD PRESSURE SENSOR, AND TOUCH PANEL - According to one embodiment, a strain sensing element provided on a deformable substrate includes: a first magnetic layer; a second magnetic layer; a spacer layer; and a bias layer. Magnetization of the second magnetic layer changes according to deformation of the substrate. The spacer layer is provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer. The second magnetic layer is provided between the spacer layer and the bias layer. The bias layer is configured to apply a bias to the second magnetic layer. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135593 | WEARABLE DEVICE WHICH DIAGNOSES PERSONAL CARDIAC HEALTH CONDITION BY MONITORING AND ANALYZING HEARTBEAT AND THE METHOD THEREOF - A wearable device which diagnoses personal cardiac health condition by monitoring and analyzing heartbeat includes a motion sensor detecting whether the user is in a motion state; a heart rhythm sensor detecting the user's signal of heartbeat interval; a memory storing algorithm program and database for data process, comparison, and analysis; a microprocessor calculating, filtering and judging the signal of heartbeat interval; and a feedback module displaying or alarming a judgment result, wherein the wearable device continuously detects the user's motion state and heartbeat condition, and detects heart rhythm when the user is not in the motion state to further judge the user's cardiac health condition, such as atrial fibrillation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135594 | Non-Invasive Detection of Spreading Depolarization Using Scalp Electroencephalography - Non-invasive electroencephalogram (EEG)-based methods for detecting a spreading depolarization secondary to a brain injury in a patient who exhibits high-amplitude delta activity in at least one channel of a scalp EEG of an injured brain hemisphere of the patient include (a) recording a baseline scalp EEG pattern in the patient at a channel exhibiting high amplitude delta activity; (b) recording a continuous scalp EEG pattern in the patient across a time frame at the at least one channel; and (c) detecting a spreading depolarization during the time frame by observing at least one feature indicative of a spreading depolarization in the continuous scalp EEG recording pattern relative to the baseline scalp EEG pattern at the at least one channel. Scalp EEG recordings are time-compressed prior to analysis. Methods of treating brain-injured patients and triaging brain-injured patients apply the non-invasive EEG methods. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135595 | PATCH INCLUDING AN EXTERNAL FLOATING HIGH-PASS FILTER AND AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH (ECG) PATCH INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrocardiograph (ECG) patch including: a first electrode; a second electrode; a high pass filter configured to receive a bias voltage and provide the bias voltage to the first electrode and the second electrode; and a signal processing unit configured to generate the bias voltage and provide the bias voltage to the high pass filter. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135596 | Bioelectrical Signal Sensor - The present disclosure provides a bioelectrical signal sensor, which comprises electrode(s), electrolyte, a cavity for containing—electrolyte, and porous column(s). The cavity has a sealed end at one end and communicates at the other end with an electrolyte inlet end of each porous column, with the other end of each porous column being a working end in contact with an organism. At least a portion of the electrode is located in the electrolyte. The electrode is an electrical conductor, and the cavity is an electrical conductor or an electrical insulator. The bioelectrical signal sensor has a number of advantages, including: simple structure, reliable contact, accurate positioning, low and stable electrode-skin impedance, low noise and small artifacts, ease and comfort for use, ability for long-term recycling, and suitability for a variety of bioelectricity-related recording, measurement and stimulation applications, such as electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135597 | BRAINWAVE ACTUATED APPARATUS - A brainwave actuated apparatus has a brainwave sensor for outputting a brainwave signal, an effector responsive to an input signal, and a controller operatively connected to an output of said brainwave sensor and a control input to said effector. The controller is adapted to determine characteristics of a brainwave signal output by said brainwave sensor and based on said characteristics, derive a control signal to output to said effector. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135598 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING FLUID CONTENT OF TISSUE - Diagnostic apparatus includes a plurality of antennas, which are configured to be disposed at different, respective locations on a thorax of a living body so as to direct radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves from different, respective directions toward a heart in the body and to output RF signals responsively to the waves that are scattered from the heart. Processing circuitry is configured to process the RF signals over time so as to provide a multi-dimensional measurement of a movement of the heart. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135599 | Control of Breathing During MRI-Based Procedures - The valve of an active breathing control (ABC) device can be driven by the output of the navigator channel of the MRI scanner, rather than by inference from a measured breath flow rate. Where the MRI scanner is integrated with a radiotherapy device, the MRI data can be used to trigger the enforced breath-hold by the ABC, and the radiotherapy delivered while the ABC valve is shut. If the MRI data pertains to the actual position of the tumour, then the ABC device will (in effect) hold the tumour at a precise and reproducible point for treatment. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135600 | GIGAHERTZ FREQUENCY FRINGING NEAR-FIELD CARDIOVASCULAR SENSOR - A near-field sensor method and device for obtaining cardiovascular information is disclosed. A transmission-line aperture arrangement configured to guide electromagnetic waves and emit near-field fringing energy, is placed near the skin. The transmission line is excited at a narrow-band Gigahertz frequency. The near-field fringing energy emitted by the sensor device penetrates at least partially into the skin and underlying blood vessels, and this energy is partially absorbed and partially phase shifted in a time varying manner according to the changes in physiology of the skin. The status of the sensor device is monitored over a plurality of time intervals, and changes in both the phase and the amplitude of the signals passing though the transmission line are used to determine the cardiovascular information such as heart rates. Various transmission-line configurations, and various reference transmission-line methods to reduce low-frequency noise, are also discussed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135601 | DEVICE FOR AN IMPEDANCE TOMOGRAPH | 2017-05-18 |
20170135602 | LOCALIZED MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR - An apparatus for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135603 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR POSITIONING OF A MANDIBLE OF A SUBJECT FOR DETERMINING AN OPTIMAL AIRWAY OPENING - A point of care device that uses a forced oscillation technique (FOT) and a three dimensional dental device. The point of care device measures the pressure and flow of tidal breathing and reports the results in real time. If the subject's upper airway resistance is high or out of the norm, simply adjust the subject's mandible to see if resistance can be reduced. If it can be reduced by a certain percentage, this will determine if an oral appliance will work for a subject, if that location is comfortable for long term compliance and what the exact location needs to be. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135604 | MONITORING RESPIRATION OF A PATIENT - A device is disclosed that can detect a change in respiration of a patient. The device can include a number of contacts adapted to make contact with portions of an oral cavity of a patient, and can include a control circuit configured to detect a change in respiration of the patient based, at least in part, on the first signal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135605 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MONITORING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PULMONARY CONDITION OF A USER, A MOUTHPIECE FOR SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to a medical device for monitoring a physiological pulmonary condition of a user, comprising at least one mouthpiece, and a transducer housing, the at least one mouthpiece and the transducer housing being separate elements, the at least one mouthpiece being physically attached to the transducer housing, the at least one mouthpiece, when attached to the transducer housing, being capable of passing at least part of a flow of exhaled or inhaled air through the mouthpiece to the transducer housing, wherein a sensor of the transducer housing is capable of measuring one or more characteristics of the flow of exhaled or inhaled air passed to the transducer housing and of providing data of the flow of exhaled air passed to the transducer housing. Also, the present invention relates to a mouthpiece for such medical device and a method and a system for monitoring a physiological pulmonary condition. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135606 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MEASURING NET LOAD ON A LOWER EXTREMITY - Implementations of the present disclosure relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for measuring net load on a lower extremity. In one embodiment a bootcast may include a body and a sole. The sole may be configured to receive at least a first force. The body may be configured to receive at least a second force. One or more first sensors may be located in or on the sole and may be configured to measure the first force. One or more second sensors may be located in or on the body and may be configured to measure the second force. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135607 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING GAIT AND PROVIDING REAL-TIME FEEDBACK ON GAIT ASYMMETRY - A method and system for analyzing gait asymmetry between left and right feet of individuals by measuring and comparing stance phase time and/or stance phase force between left and right during gait, and providing real-time sensory feedback if stance phase time/force inequality exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135608 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ALIGNMENT OF A SYSTEM, AND A DISPLAY SYSTEM - A method for determining the alignment of a system, wherein the system includes measuring and display devices. The measuring device has a measuring platform and detects horizontal and vertical forces that are exerted by a person located on the measuring platform. The system also includes at least one camera device used to at least partially photograph the person located on the measuring platform. The method includes transmitting image data from the at least one camera device and measurement data from the measuring device to the display device, superimposing a force application line in the display device on the image data, and displaying the force application line on the image of the person located on the measuring platform. The method also includes detecting marker points with a fixed geometric relation to the measuring platform by the at least one camera device, wherein the geometric relationship of the marker points to one another is known, and determining the position and/or orientation of the measuring platform to the at least one camera device via an image evaluation of the detected marker points. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135609 | Relative response system including reprogramming capability for autonomous or interrelated stimulus and sensor systems for measuring biological response data relative to either an absolute reference and/or relative to other biological response - A wireless system of a plurality of independent pods initiates, collects, and processes absolute and/or relative response data of a biological system to stimulus. The data is then wirelessly transmitted to any one or combination of external communication devices via a bridge pod. The system is well adapted to collect response measurement data related to a plurality of sequences of stimulus. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135610 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods provide patient position information to a user. A patient positioning device is placed on a patient in a predefined location. The patient positioning device determines a relative patient position with respect to at least one known reference axis. The patient positioning device communicates patient position information including or with reference to the at least one known reference axis. The communicated patient position information allows the user to position the patient and/or a surgical tool using the communicated patient position information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135611 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TRANSITIONS BETWEEN SITTING AND STANDING STATES - A system and method are described herein for detecting a user's transition between sitting and standing postures. Transitions between sitting and standing states are reliably detected using an accelerometer attached to the user. By modeling error introduced by the accelerometer, and correcting for this error, transitions between sitting and standing states are reliably detected. A microprocessor coupled to the accelerometer converts the captured accelerometer data to approximate vertical acceleration. Vertical velocity, which includes accelerometer error, is determined from the approximate vertical acceleration. The vertical velocity is corrected, and the corrected vertical velocity used to determine vertical displacement. Transitions between sitting and standing states are determined from the vertical displacement. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135612 | Feedback Wearable - A method of operating a wearable includes receiving an inertial movement from an inertial measurement sensor disposed on a user. The inertial measurement is indicative of a movement of the user from a first pose to a second pose away from the first pose. The method also includes determining a movement vector defining the movement of the user from the first pose to the second pose based on the inertial measurement. The movement vector is relative to the first pose. The method also includes determining whether the movement vector satisfies a threshold movement vector. When the movement vector satisfies a threshold movement vector, the method includes instructing at least one actuator to apply a feedback response on the user. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135613 | ENCLOSED DESORPTION ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION PROBES AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention generally relates to enclosed desorption electrospray ionization probes, systems, and methods. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a source of DESI-active spray, in which a distal portion of the source is enclosed within a transfer member such that the DESI-active spray is produced within the transfer member. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135614 | Coated Sensors, and Corresponding Systems and Methods - Disclosed herein are sensors with a layer of dehydrated modified basement membrane preparation formed thereon. The basement membrane has been modified before dehydration of remove low molecular weight components. In some embodiments, the basement membrane is crosslinked. Methods of making and using the products also are disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135615 | PREDICTION OF TUMOR RECURRENCE BY MEASURING OXYGEN SATURATION - A method for measuring differential blood oxygen saturation in a solid tumor is described that includes the steps of obtaining a first oxygenation image of a solid tumor before, during, or immediately after a administration of vascular therapy; obtaining a second oxygenation image of the solid tumor after a devascularization time period; and determining a differential blood oxygen saturation value by comparing the first oxygenation image and the second oxygenation image. The differential blood oxygen saturation value can be compared to a blood oxygen saturation necrosis value to provide a prognosis for tumor recurrence, or to guide of the tumor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135616 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - [Object] To more simply measure a scattering coefficient of an in-vivo component at any measurement location of a living body. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135617 | OPTOELECTRONIC MODULES OPERABLE TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN SIGNALS INDICATIVE OF REFLECTIONS FROM AN OBJECT OF INTEREST AND SIGNALS INDICATIVE OF A SPURIOUS REFLECTION - The present disclosure describes modules operable to perform optical sensing. The module can be operable to distinguish between signals indicative of reflections from an object or interest and signals indicative of a spurious reflection such as from a smudge (i.e., a blurred or smeared mark) on the host device's cover glass. Signals assigned to reflections from the object of interest can be used to for various purposes, depending on the application (e.g., determining an object's proximity, a person's heart rate or a person's blood oxygen level). | 2017-05-18 |
20170135618 | DUAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes first and second working electrodes to measure additional analyte or non-analyte related signal. Such measurements may provide a background and/or sensitivity measurement(s) for use in processing sensor data and may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135619 | SYRINGE WITH PECVD LUBRICITY LAYER, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING A VESSELTO AND FROM A PECVD PROCESSING STATION, AND DOUBLE WALL PLASTIC VESSEL - Methods for processing a vessel, for example to provide a gas barrier or lubricity, are disclosed. First and second PECVD or other vessel processing stations or devices and a vessel holder comprising a vessel port are provided. An opening of the vessel can be seated on the vessel port. The interior surface of the seated vessel can be processed via the vessel port by the first and second processing stations or devices. Vessel barrier and lubricity coatings and coated vessels, for example syringes and medical sample collection tubes are disclosed. A vessel processing system is also disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135620 | METHOD FOR JUDGMENT OF DRINKING USING DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY IN TIME DOMAIN, RECORDING MEDIUM AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - An alcohol consumption determination method includes detecting a plurality of effective frames of an input voice signal; detecting a difference in signal of within the original signal of each of the effective frames; detecting average energy of the original signal and average energy of the difference signal for each of the effective frames; and determining whether alcohol has been consumed based on a difference between the average energy of the original signal and the average energy of the difference between the signals for each effective frame. Accordingly, it is also possible to determine, from a remote location, whether a driver or an operator remote has consumed alcohol and the degree of inebriation by using a difference signal energy method using a voice signal, thus preventing an accident caused by a operation vehicles and machines under the influence of alcohol. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135621 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO TRAIN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING MODEL, AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING APPARATUS - Disclosed is an apparatus and method to train an autonomous driving model. The apparatus includes a driver information collection processor configured to collect driver information while a vehicle is being driven. The apparatus also includes a sensor information collection processor configured to collect sensor information from a sensor installed in the vehicle while the vehicle is being driven, and a model training processor configured to train the autonomous driving model based on the driver information and the sensor information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135622 | URINE FLOW METER - In this urine flow meter, a water wheel which is caused to rotate by a flow of urine from a urine flow passage tube is provided at a lower end side of the urine flow passage tube. The shape of a tip portion of the urine flow passage tube that causes urine to hit on the water wheel constitutes a nozzle part in which the tip-side is acutely processed, and an opening is formed in a sidewall surface of the tip-side. A guide is provided in a urine flow passage and is disposed in such a way that a tip of the guide is elongated as far as a tip-side region of the mine flow passage tube. The water wheel is caused to rotate by the flow of urine, and the urine flow rate can be detected on the basis of the rotation detection information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135623 | MUSCLE DETECTOR, MASSAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MUSCLE - A muscle detector, a massage apparatus and a method for detecting a muscle are provided. The muscle detector includes a detection component attached to a part to be detected and used to detect a muscle hardness change at the part to be detected and obtain a signal indicating a value of the muscle hardness change at the part to be detected, and a data processing component used to calculate the value of the muscle hardness change at the part to be detected according to the signal indicating the value of the muscle hardness change at the part to be detected, compare the value of the muscle hardness change at the part to be detected with a preset value, and issue a detection to-be-processed instruction in response to a determination that the value of the muscle hardness change at the part to be detected is greater than the preset value. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135624 | Assessing Neural State from Action Potentials - The neural health or state of a subject is assessed. A recording is obtained of a compound action potential arising in neural tissue of the subject. The recording is processed to determine whether a profile of the recorded compound action potential is anomalous, such as by exhibiting doublets, peak broadening or deformation, or other anomaly. An indication is output regarding the neural state of the subject based on determined anomalies in the recorded compound action potential. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135625 | LIGHT-BASED MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF COLLAGEN DENATURATION MEASUREMENT AND A SKIN TREATMENT SYSTEM - The measurement system | 2017-05-18 |
20170135626 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BRUXISM - Described herein is an apparatus and method of detecting bruxism. The method includes the steps of: capturing a video of a subject, performing by circuitry included in the apparatus, spatial filtering of each image frame included in the captured video. Further, the method includes generating by circuitry, a filtered image by temporally filtering the spatially filtered image frames, the temporally filtered image including data belonging in a first frequency range, and wherein a subset of data is associated with a predetermined color variation to indicate presence of bruxism in the subject. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135627 | RUNNING GUIDING METHOD AND DEVICE - A running guiding method and a running guiding device are provided, which combine a step frequency and a respiratory rate of a runner to determine whether the step frequency matches the respiratory rate of the runner. When the step frequency does not match the respiratory rate, they provide a prompt of step frequency adjustment based on the step frequency and the respiratory rate of the runner. Thus, an effective running guidance can be provided to the runner and the runner may make an adjustment based on the guidance to improve his/her running efficiency. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135629 | DETERMINING A LEVEL OF SLEEP OR A LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS - A device is disclosed that can include a number of contacts to provide a first signal indicative of one or more states of the patient's upper airway, and can include a control circuit configured to determine a level of sleep or a level of consciousness in the patient based, at least in part, on the first signal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135630 | DISTINGUISHING CLOSED AND OPEN RESPIRATORY AIRWAY APNEAS BY COMPLEX ADMITTANCE VALUES - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining the occurrence of a closed or open apnea. Respiratory air flow from a patient is measured to give an air flow signal. The determination of an apnea is performed by applying an oscillatory pressure waveform of known frequency to a patient's airway, calculating a complex quantity representing a patient admittance ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135631 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAIN MONITORING USING A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The present invention is for a method and system for pain classification and monitoring optionally in a subject that is an awake, semi-awake or sedated. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135632 | DETECTING SLEEPING DISORDERS - Introduced are methods and systems for monitoring a person's sleeping patterns, and detecting episodes of sleeping disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea. In one embodiment, a sensor strip attached to the mattress monitors the user's breathing, and detects signature frequencies corresponding to snoring and sleep apnea. Once a sleeping disorder is detected, a notification can be sent to a device associated with the user, or the user's bed can be automatically adjusted to alleviate the sleeping disorder. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135633 | Integrated System for Managing Cardiac Rhythm Including Wearable and Implanted Devices - This invention is an integrated system for managing cardiac rhythm comprising a wearable device (such as a finger wring or wrist band) that measures body oxygen levels and an implanted cardiac rhythm management device (such as a pacemaker). Working together in an integrated system, a wearable device for measuring oxygen level in body extremities and an implanted device for cardiac rhythm management can help to prevent oxygen deficiencies in body extremities. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135634 | THIGH ADHESION QUANTITATIVE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - The thigh adhesion quantitative measurement system is a sensor system for precisely locating fibers and/or bands of connective tissue formed between layers of body tissue, binding the layers together and not permitting them to glide over each other. This bonding is called an adhesion. The present system is designed to determine quantitatively the degree of adhesion and the location of high-pressure adhesion(s) such that medical removal procedures (e.g., liposuction) can be precisely performed. The system makes use of a scanning device having an array of pressure sensors, the scanning device being defined by a flexible plate wrapped by a belt to a patient's limb, such as a thigh. A flexible cable connects the plate to a body-worn transmitter that wirelessly transmits real-time pressure distribution images received from the flexible plate to a computer for use by doctors preparing for the liposuction procedure. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135635 | INSTANT MESSAGING STATUS REPORTING BASED ON SMART WATCH ACTIVITY - Systems and methods for determining an instant messaging (IM) status of a user wearing a smart watch are disclosed. A computing device includes: a processor; a memory; and sensors including at least one biometric sensor, at least one location sensor, and at least one orientation sensor. The memory stores a status application that is executed by the processor and is configured to: obtain real time data from at least one of the sensors; determine an instant messaging (IM) status based on the real time data; and transmit the IM status to a server for providing to other IM users. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135636 | PORTABLE BIOMETRIC MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to portable biometric monitoring device including a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the user's body, at least one band to secure the monitoring device to the user, a physiological sensor, disposed in the housing, to generate data which is representative of a physiological condition of the user data. The physiological sensor may include a light source to generate and output light having at least a first wavelength, and a photodetector to detect scattered light (e.g., from the user). A light pipe is disposed in the housing and optically coupled to the light source directs/transmits light therefrom along a predetermined path to an outer surface of the housing. Processing circuitry calculates a heart rate of the user using data which is representative of the scattered light. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135637 | REAL-TIME GLUCOSE MONITORING - Embodiments pertaining to techniques of real-time glucose monitoring in tears are provided. In some examples, a device may include a plug and a sensor. The plug may be adapted for placement in a lacrimal punctum of an eyelid of a subject. The sensor may be associated with a head of the plug and may be in contact with the tears. The sensor may be adapted for measurement of a concentration of an analyte in the tears. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135638 | BAND-LIKE GARMENT FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING - This invention provides a physiological monitoring garment having a band-like configuration and incorporating respiratory, cardiac and temperature sensors. The garment is designed so that it is easily constructed from a few number of separate elements, and so that one garment design can be adjusted to subjects of a range of sizes and shapes. The design is further adapted to require little on no wearer effort during donning or wearer attention during use. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135639 | SKIN SCREW ELECTRODES - Electrodes providing excellent recording and physical stability. Electrodes are disclosed that may include a plurality of small teeth that possess a novel design shape and orientation. The shallow and relatively long teeth run parallel to the rim of the electrode that presses against the patient's skin. When the electrode is twisted onto skin, the tiny teeth penetrate the stratum corneum and move nearly horizontally under the stratum corneum, thus anchoring the electrode securely to the skin. The electrodes cause minimal discomfort to the patient since the small teeth do not extend to the pain fibers which are located in deeper layers of the skin. The electrodes may be fabricated in a variety of geometries including cylindrical, disk, and blunt bullet or top shapes. In some instances, the electrodes may be connected to detachable leads having magnetic properties. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135640 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING CONTACT QUALITY OF ELECTRICAL-BIOSIGNAL ELECTRODES - One variation of a method for testing contact quality of electrical-biosignal electrodes includes: outputting a drive signal—including an alternating-current component oscillating at a reference frequency and a direct-current component—through a driven electrode; determining that a reference electrode is in improper contact with a user's skin if a reference signal read from the reference electrode excludes a first signal component oscillating at the reference frequency and a second signal component oscillating at an ambient frequency; determining that a sense electrode is in improper contact with the user's skin if the reference signal includes the first signal component and if a sense signal read from the sense electrode excludes a third signal component oscillating at the reference frequency; and generating an electrode adjustment prompt if one of the reference and sense electrodes is determined to be in improper contact with the user's skin. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135641 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTIPLE MICROELECTRODES ON NEEDLE AND NEEDLE MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a method of manufacturing multiple microelectrodes on a syringe needle and a syringe needle manufactured by the same. The syringe needle includes multiple interdigitated electrodes (IDEs) placed on a surface of a portion of the syringe needle spaced apart from a tip of the syringe needle, a pair of interconnection lines for electrical connection of the multiple IDEs, the interconnection lines electrically connecting a first group of the IDEs on the left and a second group of the IDEs on the right through one end of each of the interconnection lines, and a conductor for electrical connection to a PCB provided to a main body of a syringe at the other end of each of the interconnection lines, wherein the multiple IDEs are basically formed of a material for a dielectric layer and are alternately arranged at a first distance from one another. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135642 | FILTERING PATIENT SIGNAL ALSO FOR VENTILATION ARTIFACTS - In embodiments, an external medical device is intended to care for a patient. If it receives an input that signifies that ventilation artifact is present in a signal of the patient, it transmits a corrective signal responsive to the received input. In further embodiments, a patient signal is received, which is generated from a patient while the patient is or was receiving chest compressions at a frequency Fc, and also receiving ventilations at frequency Fv. At least one filter mechanism may be applied to the patient signal to substantially remove artifacts at a) frequency Fc, b) a higher harmonic of frequency Fc, and c) a third frequency substantially equaling frequency Fc plus or minus frequency Fv, while substantially passing other frequencies between them. As a result, the patient signal can be cleaner, for diagnosing the patient's state more accurately. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135643 | METHODS FOR REDUCING FALSE HYPOGLYCEMIA ALARM OCCURRENCE - A system and method for reducing the number of hypoglycemic alarms presented to a user is presented. The system and methods include use of model based state estimation and variable-delayed threshold values to balance the risk of not presenting an alarm caused by an actual hypoglycemic state with the presentation of alarms caused by artifacts in the signals produced by a continuous glucose monitor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135644 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The physiological signal measuring method includes the following steps: obtaining a user physiological signal; separating the user physiological signal into multiple first packets according to a first box number; performing a sifting process respectively on the first packets by Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) to obtain multiple temporal intrinsic mode functions (temporal IMFs) respectively corresponding to the first packets; calculating multiple average envelope curves according to multiple upper envelope curves and multiple lower envelope curves respectively corresponding to the temporal IMFs; averaging the average envelope curves to generate a semi-IMF; calculating at least one correlation coefficient according to the semi-IMF and at least another semi-IMF; when the at least one correlation coefficient is larger than a correlation coefficient threshold, determining at least one signal section corresponding to the at least one correlation coefficient as at least one main component section of the user physiological signal. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135645 | DISEASE PREDICTION MODEL CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND DISEASE PREDICTION APPARATUS - A disease prediction model construction apparatus is provided. The disease prediction model construction apparatus may include a spectral data acquisition unit that emits near-infrared rays toward a skin of a subject to acquire near-infrared spectral data and a prediction model construction unit that constructs a disease prediction model based on a time-blood glucose graph generated from the acquired near-infrared spectral data. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135646 | HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FOR PREDICTION OF SKIN INJURY AFTER EXPOSURE TO THERMAL ENERGY OR IONIZING RADIATION - The invention provides hyperspectral imaging-based methods that enable effective, efficient and non-invasive detection and characterization of thermal and ionizing radiation exposure in tissue. The methods allow for complete visualization and quantification of oxygenation and perfusion changes in thermal burn or ionizing radiation impacted skin and enables rapid identification of individuals exposed to such exposures and allows early prediction of extent of injury in normal tissue after exposure. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135647 | Systems Using Fingerprint images as Diagnostic Detection systems for Type 2 Diabetes - Method and kits for determining a propensity to develop Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in an individual by measuring an asymmetry of a captured fingerprint from the individual are described. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135648 | Method and Device for Assessing a Mortality Risk of a Cardiac Patient Based on Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia - In order to satisfy a need for a high reliability mortality risk prediction method and device while minimizing the efforts to be taken by the patient and health personnel, the present invention provides a method for assessing a mortality risk of a cardiac patient based on respiratory sinus arrhythmia, said method comprising the following steps. Step A: Computing the mean respiratory sinus arrhythmia during inhalation and/or exhalation for a plurality of breathing cycles of said patient. Step B: Assessing the mortality risk of said patient based on said computation. A device for performing said method is also disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135649 | BREATH SOUND ANALYZING APPARATUS, BREATH SOUND ANALYZING METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A breath sound analyzing apparatus is provided with: a first dividing device configured to divide a spectrum of breath sounds, on the basis of a plurality of reference spectra, which are standards for classifying the breath sounds; a second dividing device configured to divide at least one portion of the spectrum divided by the first dividing device, on the basis of a predetermined time-series characteristic; and an outputting device configured to output information regarding ratio of each of divided spectra included in the breath sounds, on the basis of the divided spectra by the first dividing device and the second dividing device. According to the breath sound analyzing apparatus, a plurality of sound types included in the breath sounds can be preferably divided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135650 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOW DOSE TOMOSYNTHESIS - A breast imaging system leverages the combined strengths of two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging to provide a breast cancer screening with improved sensitivity, specificity and patient dosing. A tomosynthesis system supports the acquisition of three-dimensional images at a dosage lower than that used to acquire a two-dimensional image. The low-dose three-dimensional image may be used for mass detection, while the two-dimensional image may be used for calcification detection. Obtaining tomosynthesis data at low dose provides a number of advantages in addition to mass detection including the reduction in scan time and wear and tear on the x-ray tube. Such an arrangement provides a breast cancer screening system with high sensitivity and specificity and reduced patient dosing. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135651 | GENERATING A VOLUME IMAGE OF AN ELONGATED EXAMINATION OBJECT - A tomography installation is configured to carry out a first scan along a first helix-segment-shaped trajectory section and to carry out a second scan along a second helix-segment-shaped trajectory section. A first data set is obtained during the first scan, and a second data set is obtained during the second scan. Taken by themselves in each case, both the first data set and the second data set are too incomplete for a reconstruction of a volume image without a partial revolution artifact. From the two data sets, a fused three- or four-dimensional data set is generated that is sufficiently complete for a reconstruction of a volume image without a partial revolution artifact. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135652 | EXTREMITY IMAGING APPARATUS FOR CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - Exemplary X-ray imaging systems (e.g., volume radiographic imaging systems, CBCT systems) and/or methods for using the same can provide a detector and a counterweight separately (e.g., scanner or gantry) even though the counterweight and the detector can be positioned in or traverse the same relative space. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135653 | TOMOSYNTHESIS WITH SHIFTING FOCAL SPOT AND OSCILLATING COLLIMATOR BLADES - In a tomosynthesis system a static focal spot is moved in a direction opposite to and generally synchronized with the directional movement of an x-ray source and X-ray collimator blades are moved during each exposure in synchronization with the shifting of the static focal spot. The synchronized movement of the static focal spot, x-ray tube and collimator blades helps keep the effective focal spot fixed in space relative to the breast, detector or both during the entire duration of the exposure and keeps the x-ray field on the detector and breast static. The shifting collimator blades follow an oscillating pattern over the multiple x-ray exposures of a tomosynthesis scan. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135654 | AUTOMATIC OR ASSISTED REGION OF INTEREST POSITIONING IN X-RAY DIAGNOSTICS AND INTERVENTIONS - An imaging system (IMS) that includes a functionality ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135655 | FACIAL TEXTURE MAPPING TO VOLUME IMAGE - A method for forming a 3-D facial model obtains a reconstructed radiographic image volume of a patient and extracts a soft tissue surface of the patient's face from the image volume and forms a dense point cloud of the extracted surface. Reflection images of the face are acquired using a camera, wherein each reflection image has a different corresponding camera angle with respect to the patient. Calibration data is calculated for one or more of the reflection images. A sparse point cloud corresponding to the reflection images is formed by processing the reflection images using multi-view geometry. The sparse point cloud is registered to the dense point cloud and a transformation calculated between reflection image texture data and the dense point cloud. The calculated transformation is applied for mapping texture data from the reflection images to the dense point cloud to form a texture-mapped volume image that is displayed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135656 | INSERT DEVICE FOR ENHANCING PET AND MRI IMAGES - Insert devices that include a RF surface coil and gamma-ray photon detector array for enhancing PET and MRI images produced from integrated PET-MRI scanners are disclosed. Integrated PET-MRI scanners that include such insert devices as well of methods for scanning an object by use of such devices are also disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135657 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH RAISABLE COVER - A support structure is disclosed. The support structure has at least one cover installed to cover a side of the support structure. The cover is raised pivotally by at least one primary support mechanism. The cover may be secured in place by an additional support mechanism. The additional support mechanism may be set in two different positions, one that allows for load on the primary support mechanism and another that does not allow for load on the primary support mechanism. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135658 | FLUOROSCOPIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An X-ray fluoroscopic imaging apparatus controls movement of shield plates so that a length of a first pre-image in an x direction is larger than a length of a strip image. A capturing position of the first pre-image is adjusted so that an upper end of the first pre-image matches an upper end of a capturing range of a long image. Thus, where a long region is set on the basis of the first pre-image at present, it is possible to check whether a desired X-ray image is included in a strip image. It is possible to correct a position of an imaging system to an appropriate position as an imaging start point by referring to an X-ray image included in the first pre-image having a large amount of information. Therefore, it is possible to acquire a long image appropriate for diagnosis through slot imaging using this apparatus. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135659 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR PREVIEW OF LOW-DOSE X-RAY PROJECTION AND TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGES - A novel method for simulating radiation dose reduction that enables previews of low-dose x-ray projection images, low-dose computed tomography images and/or cone-beam CT images. Given an existing projection or set of projections of the patient acquired at a nominal dose, the method provides a means to produce highly accurate preview images that accurately reflect the image quality associated with reduced radiation dose. The low-dose preview image accounts for characteristics of the imaging system, including blur, variations in detector gain and electronic noise, and does so in a manner that yields accurate depiction of the magnitude and correlation of image noise in the preview images. A calibration step may be included to establish the system-specific relationship between the mean and variance in detector signal, and incorporate an accurate model for system blur such that correlations in the resulting LDP images are accurate. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135660 | AUTOMATED FIBRO-GLANDULAR (FG) TISSUE SEGMENTATION IN DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY USING FUZZY LOGIC - Embodiments of the present invention provide automated systems and methods for segmentation of fibro-glandular (FG) tissue in digital mammography. A classifier is trained for breast density without the prior knowledge for FG tissue. The classifier is then used for feature selection, where the selected features are fed into a fuzzy logic module, and an adaptive threshold is obtained. Post-processing is performed on the image in order to reduce regions which may have been misclassified during the FG segmentation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135661 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING SPINE INSTABILITY AND FOR ELIMINATING THE IMPACT OF PATIENT EFFORT ON STABILITY DETERMINATIONS - The present disclosure describes a method for determining spinal instability, more particularly, a method for quantifying the type and extent of spinal instability in a standardized way. The disclosure also describes a method comprising measurement of the intervertebral rotation and intervertebral translation between a vertebrae pair using simple images, and from these measurements, determining if one or more vertebrae pair of the spine is unstable. Finally, the disclosure describes software that may be used to quantify the type and extent of spinal instability. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135662 | X-RAY DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a medical image diagnosis system includes a plurality of devices, operating circuitry, processing circuitry, and a display. The plurality of devices is to be inserted into a body of an object. The operating circuitry operates at least one of the devices. The processing circuitry obtains a medical image of the object and specifies a device being operated based on movement of the device in the medical image when the device is being operated by the operating circuitry. The display identifiably displays a device to be operated by the operating circuitry based on a result of specification by the processing circuitry. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135663 | X-RAY IMAGE FEATURE DETECTION AND REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The disclosure relates generally to the field of vascular system and peripheral vascular system data collection, imaging, image processing and feature detection relating thereto. In part, the disclosure more specifically relates to methods for detecting position and size of contrast cloud in an x-ray image including with respect to a sequence of x-ray images during intravascular imaging. Methods of detecting and extracting metallic wires from x-ray images are also described herein such as guidewires used in coronary procedures. Further, methods for of registering vascular trees for one or more images, such as in sequences of x-ray images, are disclosed. In part, the disclosure relates to processing, tracking and registering angiography images and elements in such images. The registration can be performed relative to images from an intravascular imaging modality such as, for example, optical coherence tomography (OCT) or intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). | 2017-05-18 |
20170135664 | X-RAY CT APPARATUS, DATA PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PROJECTION DATA GENERATION METHOD - An X-ray CT apparatus includes an extraction unit that acquires air data measured using the X-ray CT apparatus and the measurement data obtained by scanning the object, that extracts sensitivity variation data which is a sensitivity variation component of a detection element from the air data, and that extracts blank data from which the sensitivity variation component is removed, and a projection data generation unit that removes the sensitivity variation component and noise which are included in the measurement data, based on the sensitivity variation data, and that uses the blank data so as to perform a correction process of the measurement data from which the sensitivity variation component and the noise are removed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135665 | System and Method of Artifact Correction in 3D Imaging - A system and method of x-ray imaging includes obtaining a plurality of x-ray projection images of a patient. At least one object in the plurality of x-ray projection images is identified. A priori information of the identified at least one object is obtained. A three dimensional volume is reconstructed from the plurality of x-ray projection images. The a priori information is used to refine the acquisition of x-ray projection images or presentation of the three dimensional volume. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135666 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE X-RAY EQUALIZATION - The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for adaptive exposure in imaging systems. An x-ray source for producing x-ray radiation and an x-ray detector for measuring amount of x-ray radiation passing through the human patient and striking the detector can be used. A tomographic image of the human patient or a tomosynthetic image of the human patient can be generated. Region of interest filtering and equalization filtering can be utilized. Filtering can be accomplished with a mechanical shield or shutter or with electronic control of the x-ray source. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135667 | Method And Device For Positioning An Emitter - A method for positioning an emitter relative to a detector includes determining the position of the detector relative to the emitter, changing the position of the detector and measuring the change in position using a measuring device located in the detector. Data related to the change in position of the detector is then supplied to a device for positioning the emitter, and the position of the emitter is changed in accordance with the data. An image capture device is also provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135668 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING AN X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - A method of monitoring a radiation amount received from an X-ray source in an X-ray imaging system for taking an X-ray image of an object includes the steps of obtaining one or more depth images from one or more depth cameras; the one or more depth cameras covering at least an area covered by an X-ray bundle of an X-ray source of the X-ray imaging system; positioning the object against or on a surface including radiation measurement chambers and identifying select radiation measurement chambers underneath the object from the one or more depth images and/or from a single depth image derived from the one or more depth images; and activating the select radiation measurement chambers. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135669 | DEPLOYABLE GUARD FOR MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM - A boom has an x-ray head attached to one end thereof and the x-ray head has an x-ray source disposed therein. In a docked position of the boom, the x-ray source is disabled. In a deployed position, the x-ray source is enabled. A handle attached to the x-ray head is movable into at least two different positions. A first one of the positions disables the x-ray source while a second one of the positions enables the x-ray source. The handle extends a preselected distance from the x-ray source such that the handle maintains at least the preselected distance between the x-ray source and a subject to be exposed thereby. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135670 | BIOLOGICAL SOUND ANALYZING APPARATUS, BIOLOGICAL SOUND ANALYZING METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A body sound analysis device includes: acquisition means ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135671 | MEDICAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND STIMULATING OSTEOGENESIS - Devices, systems and/or methods for monitoring and/or stimulating osteogenesis use sensor data from a target site of a bone to produce a quantitative output that can be used to determine the healing rate of the patient, when the bone at the target has fully consolidated and/or to direct further treatment of the patient. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135672 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC TIME GAIN COMPENSATION IN A HANDHELD ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for automatically calculating and applying time gain compensation in a handheld or hand-carried ultrasonic imaging machine. The apparatus include an autogain unit to calculate the time gain compensation based on a processed ultrasound image. The image is divided into regions, and the image intensity is used to mask regions which satisfy a threshold. Masked regions are used to calculate a gain curve which is then spatially and temporally smoothed. Means are providing for masking entire columns of regions to remove areas where the probe is not in contact. This approach may allow less experienced users to achieve high quality images without the difficult and time-consuming task of manually adjusting the time gain compensation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135673 | AN ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER PROBE HAVING A CURVED IMAGING FACE - A transducer probe is presented. The transducer probe includes a housing having at least one curved surface at a first end. Further, the transducer probe includes a transducer unit including a plurality of electro-acoustic modules and configured to emit ultrasound signals towards a target volume. Also, the transducer probe includes at least one interconnect configured to electrically couple the transducer unit to a probe cable. Furthermore, the transducer probe includes an acoustic standoff positioned between the transducer unit and the curved surface of the housing and configured to propagate the ultrasound signals with minimal attenuation, minimal refraction, or both. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135674 | WIRELESS ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC MACHINE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a wireless ultrasonic probe and an ultrasonic machine. The wireless ultrasonic probe comprises: a probe body for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves; and a heat sink comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein at least a part of the second end portion is disposed within the probe body, and the first end portion is formed in a manner that the second end portion extends to the outside of the probe body. The wireless ultrasonic probe can efficiently dissipate heat generated thereby during charging and discharging operation procedures. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135675 | ADAPTIVE CLUTTER DEMODULATION FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Systems and methods for adaptive clutter demodulation in ultrasound imaging are provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of beamformed radiofrequency (RF) lines representing an ultrasound scan and computing displacements between adjacent ones of the plurality of beamformed RF lines. The method also includes generating shifted RF lines through depth based on the computed displacements and normalizing the shifted RF lines to yield normalized RF lines. The method also includes assembling an ultrasound image based on the normalized RF lines. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135676 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING COMPRESSION METHODS AND APPARATUS - To implement a single-chip ultrasonic imaging solution, on-chip signal processing may be employed in the receive signal path to reduce data bandwidth and an output data module may be used to move data for all received channels off-chip as a digital data stream. The digitization of received signals on-chip allows advanced digital signal processing to be performed on-chip, and thus permits the full integration of an entire ultrasonic imaging system on a single semiconductor substrate. The on-chip digitization of received signals also enables the on-chip integration of ultrasound processing and/or pre-processing to reduce the burden on off-chip computing. Data compression architectures are disclosed to facilitate the transfer of data off-chip as a digital data stream in accordance with the bandwidth requirements of standard commercially-available output interfaces. | 2017-05-18 |