| 23rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
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| 20160157710 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - To accurately position multiple tomographic image. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157711 | VISION TESTING FOR ASTIGMATISM - Disclosed are computer implemented methods for testing astigmatism which display differently coloured bars against a contrasting background. In one implementation, parallel coloured bars are separated and joined through various angles of rotation against a constant background. In another implementation one set of bars is formed by variable grating pattern which is rotated within an annulus of solid colour bars, desirably against a contrasting intermediate background and a reference background having a linear grating pattern. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157712 | ILLUMINATION EVALUATION OR RECOMMENDATION USING VISUAL FUNCTION - Illumination can be evaluated for patient using a system including a housing, an adjustable light source mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to illuminate an object for viewing by the patient on an axis substantially perpendicular to a surface of the object. A user-adjustable input coupled to the adjustable light source is to obtain information from a user indicative of a calibrated illuminance and a color property to be provided by the adjustable light source including providing a range of adjustable illuminance and color properties selectable by the user. The adjustable light source can be configured to provide light having an illuminance in excess of 300 lux, and the housing can be configured to provide a first specified distance between the adjustable light source and the object for viewing and to obstruct viewing of the light source directly by the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157713 | OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - An optical coherence tomographic apparatus which obtains a tomographic image of an object based on light obtained by combining return light from the object irradiated with measurement light through a first lens and reference light corresponding to the measurement light, the apparatus comprises a scanning unit provided on an optical path of the measurement light and configured to scan the measurement light on the object; a second lens disposed between the scanning unit and the object; an optical path branching unit disposed between the first lens and the second lens and configured to make the optical path of the measurement light branch off to an observation optical path for observation of the object; a dividing unit that splits light emitted from a light source into the measurement light and the reference light; and a focus lens disposed between the dividing and scanning units. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157714 | LASER SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of reducing jitter error in a laser scanning system adapted to produce a scanned image including a number of lines of an object. The method includes the steps of providing a reference object arranged such that the scanned image produced by the laser scanning system includes a reference image of the reference object, processing the reference image to calculate an error arising from non-repeatable displacement of the lines of the reference image, and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the laser scanning system in response to the calculated error. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157715 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR DETERMINING EYE MOTION BY IMAGING RETINA AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK FOR ACQUISITION OF SIGNALS FROM THE RETINA - The human eye is constantly in motion. For many imaging applications in the eye, eye motion on the time scale of the image acquisition distorts the images. For imaging applications where the signal is very low, image distortion is so severe that imaging is impossible. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, systems, methods and computer-accessible medium can be provided to determine eye motion in real time, and provide real time correction of the eye motion for secondary imaging methods to provide stable images and permit long integration times of single images to increase the signal to noise. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157716 | Methods and Apparatus for Eye Relaxation - In exemplary implementations of this invention, a bi-ocular apparatus presents visual stimuli to one eye of a human subject in order to relax that eye, while measuring refractive aberration of the subject's other eye. Alternately, a monocular device presents stimuli to relax an eye while testing the same eye. The apparatus induces eye relaxation by displaying virtual objects at varying apparent distances from the subject. For example, the apparatus may do so by (i) changing distance between a backlit film and a lens; (ii) using extra lenses; (iii) using an adaptive lens that changes power; (v) selecting distinct positions in a progressive or multi-focal length lens; (vi) selecting distinct optical depths by fiber optical illumination; (vii) displaying a 3D virtual image at any given apparent depth; or (viii) display both a warped version of the real world and a test image at the same time. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157717 | WIRELESS PREGNANCY MONITOR - A apparatus for automatically detecting a pregnancy status of a patient include a patch for adhering to human skin, a uterine contraction sensor, such as electromyography (EMG), coupled to the patch with at least two electrodes, and an inertial sensor for sensing fetal movement, or Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) sensor, such as Fetal EKG or a Doppler Ultrasound. An electronic circuit is coupled to the patch, the EMG sensor and the inertial sensor, and/or FHR sensor. The circuit provides an output based on a uterine contraction signal from the EMG sensor (or Doppler ultrasound) correlated in time to a fetal movement, and/or fetal heart rate. The apparatus may include a thermometer to aid in automatically providing an indication of a pregnancy complication or ovulation status of the patient, based on the output. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157718 | CHOOSING A HEART RATE MONITOR FOR A WEARABLE MONITORING DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable mediums for choosing a heart rate monitor for a wearable monitoring device. In a particular embodiment, the wearable monitoring device identifies a location of a wearable monitoring device on a user; selects based on an identification of the location, a heart rate monitor from the plurality of heart rate monitors; and uses the selected heart rate monitor to monitor a heart rate of the user. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157719 | MULTIFUNCTION BIOSENSOR SYSTEM - A system for monitoring the health of an individual by providing biometric sensors attached to or inside the skin of a patient, along with a transmitter connected to the sensors for transmitting data from the sensors to a central monitoring station via a receiver located near the sensors. The sensor system is connected to an RFID tag, which communicates with an RFID reader in a remote location. The RFID tag transmits data from the sensors to the reader through the antenna, and the data is then analyzed by a microprocessor and an alert is communicated to a central monitoring station if the data from the sensors exceeds a preset threshold limit. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157720 | HYBRID FLUORESCENCE-MAGENTIC IMAGING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a hybrid imaging system for imaging a volume of interest of a subject, said hybrid system is characterized by: | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157721 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING OPTICAL DISPERSION FOR FOURIER-DOMAIN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - An apparatus can be provided which can include a laser arrangement which can be configured to provide a laser radiation, and can include an optical cavity. The optical cavity can include a dispersive optical first arrangement which can be configured to receive and disperse at least one first electro-magnetic radiation so as to provide at least one second electro-magnetic radiation. Such cavity can also include an active optical modulator second arrangement which can be configured to receive and modulate the at least one second radiation so as to provide at least one third electro-magnetic radiation. The optical cavity can further include a dispersive optical third arrangement which can be configured to receive and disperse at least one third electro-magnetic radiation so as to provide at least one fourth electro-magnetic radiation. For example, actions by the first, second and third arrangements can cause a spectral filtering of the fourth electro-magnetic radiation(s) relative to the first electro-magnetic radiation(s). The laser radiation can be associated with the fourth radiation(s), and a wavelength of the laser radiation can be controlled by the spectral filtering caused by the actions by the first, second and third arrangements. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157722 | FLUORESCENCE OBSERVATION APPARATUS - A fluorescence observation apparatus including a light source that radiates illumination light and excitation light; a return-light-image generating portion and a fluorescence-image generating portion that generate a return-light image and a fluorescence image, respectively; a fluorescence detecting portion that detects a fluorescence region in the fluorescence image; a return-light-image adjusting portion that adjusts gradation values of the return-light image; a superimposed-image generating portion that generates a superimposed image by using the return-light image, in which the gradation values have been adjusted, and the fluorescence image; and a coefficient setting portion that sets, in the case in which the fluorescence region is detected, a degree-of-reduction of the gradation values, so that the gradation values of the return-light image are decreased as compared with the case in which the fluorescence region is not detected. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157723 | STRUCTURED-LIGHT IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUB-DIFFUSE SCATTERING PARAMETERS - A method for determining sub-diffuse scattering parameters of a material includes illuminating the material with structured light and imaging remission by the material of the structured light. The method further includes determining, from captured remission images, sub-diffuse scattering parameters of the material. A structured-light imaging system for determining sub-diffuse scattering parameters of a material includes a structured-light illuminator, for illuminating the material with structured light of periodic spatial structure, and a camera for capturing images of the remission of the structured light by the material. The structured-light imaging system further includes an analysis module for processing the images to quantitatively determine the sub-diffuse scattering parameters. A software product includes machine-readable instructions for analyzing images of remission of structured light by a material to determine sub-diffuse scattering parameters of the material. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157724 | REGISTERING OF PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS BASED ON IMAGE ANALYSIS OF LIGHT REFLECTION - An apparatus includes a housing with a flexible wall having an outer side configured to contact an external body surface of an animal and an inner side with a light reflective surface towards an interior of the housing. A light source illuminates the light reflective surface, and an image registering part captures image data representing the light reflective surface. A data processing part receives the image data, and based thereon produces at least one signal indicative of at least one physiological parameter of the animal. The apparatus may be arranged on the animal such that the outer side of the flexible wall contacts a neck region of the animal and the data processing part derives a primary signal representing a chewing related parameter. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157725 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING TISSUE STRUCTURES, PATHOLOGY, AND HEALING - Disclosed herein are portable handheld devices, systems, and methods for the evaluation of tissue pathology and the evaluation and/or monitoring of tissue regeneration. The handheld devices and systems perform laser speckle and hyperspectral imaging to assess tissue pathology and tissue regeneration. The device and system of the disclosure may also perform 3D surface reconstruction. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157726 | PROJECTION IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE, METHOD AND PROGRAM - A view point is set inside a hollow organ, a clip plane crossing an internal cavity of the hollow organ is set in a position spaced apart in a visual line direction from the view point, a field of view from the view point is divided into a first field-of-view range in which the inside of the hollow organ is viewed and a second field-of-view range other than the first field-of-view range, a projection image is acquired using a template which is defined so that an inner wall surface of a large intestine is able to be drawn in the first field-of-view range, a projection image is acquired using a template which is defined so that a contact surface with the inner wall surface of the air region of the large intestine is able to be drawn in the second field-of-view range, and the projection images are connected. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157727 | FIBER OPTIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR SENSOR DELIVERY DEVICE - Methods and sensor delivery devices for monitoring a fluid pressure within a vascular structure, the devices including an elongated sheath sized for sliding along a guidewire, a sensor assembly including a fiber optic sensor, a housing surrounding the sensor, a first cavity between the distal end of the sensor and a distal aperture of the housing, a filler extending from at least the distal end of the housing distally and tapering inward toward the outer surface of the sheath, a second cavity in the filler with an opening at the outer surface of the filler and adjoining the distal aperture of the housing, and an optical fiber. The sensor delivery device may also include an outer layer that partially covers the second cavity with an aperture over the opening of the second cavity. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157728 | ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC IMAGING METHOD AND DEVICE - The invention relates to an acoustic-electric imaging method, which includes: a measurement step during which incident ultrasonic waves having different wavefronts are emitted in a medium | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157729 | ACOUSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An acoustic imaging apparatus includes an image forming unit including a transducer array that includes a downwardly recessed portion on which a plurality of transducers, which include reception surfaces that receive acoustic waves generated by a subject, are arranged. The image forming unit forms an image based on outputs from the transducers. Impedance matching liquid is disposed on the inner side of the transducer array. A cover member is connected to the vessel and covers the transducer array at a side opposite to a side at which the reception surfaces are arranged so that a vessel and the cover member form a housing space that accommodates the transducers. The transducers are provided with signal lines through which electric signals based on the received acoustic waves are output and which extend from the housing space to the outside through a waterproof member. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157730 | ACOUSTIC WAVE DETECTION PROBE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - In an acoustic wave detection probe provided with a light guide section that guides measuring light such that the measuring light is outputted toward a subject and an acoustic wave transducer that detects a photoacoustic wave generated in the subject by the projection of the measuring light, the light guide section includes a homogenizer that flat-tops an energy profile of the measuring light entered from the upstream side of the optical system, a light condensing member that condenses the measuring light transmitted through the homogenizer, and a bundle fiber which includes a plurality of optical fibers and is disposed such that the measuring light transmitted through the light condensing member enters from an entrance end of the bundle fiber. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157731 | SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH - The present application is directed to a system for protecting male reproductive health. An example system may comprise at least a temperature control portion and a monitoring device. The temperature control portion may include a thermal accumulation material to absorb heat generated by male genitalia. The monitoring device may include at least one sensor to sense an internal temperature corresponding to a surface temperature of the male genitalia, and possibly a second sensor to sense a temperature external to the temperature control portion. The monitoring device may compare the internal and/or external temperatures to threshold temperature levels, and may take action based on either/both temperatures being at or above the threshold temperature levels. For example, the monitoring device may further comprise a feedback module to generate feedback for alerting a user to a dangerous temperature condition and a communication module to send messages comprising the internal/external temperatures, alert messages, etc. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157732 | INFRARED THERMOMETER - An infrared thermometer includes: a main unit incorporating an infrared sensor; a proximity sensor for detecting that the main unit has been positioned in proximity to a human body; and a controller which calculates body temperature based on quantity of infrared from the infrared sensor when the proximity sensor has detected positioning of the main unit in proximity to a human body. The proximity sensor includes a ground electrode, and a plurality of segmented electrodes arranged about the perimeter of the ground electrode. The controller measures electrostatic capacitance between the ground electrode and the segmented electrodes when positioned in proximity to a human body, and measures the distance between the main unit and the human body, to thereby detect tilt of the main unit with respect to the human body. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157733 | BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS USING MULTIPLE BODY SIGNALS - Blood glucose measurement methods and apparatuses are provided using multiple body signals. The methods and apparatuses are employed to estimate blood glucose in a noninvasive manner by using a change in the absorbance of glucose according to a blood glucose level and to correct the estimated blood glucose using different types of blood glucose measurement methods. The blood glucose measurement apparatus includes a main body worn on a human body, a first light source provided on an inner surface of the main body, a second light source provided on the inner surface of the main body, a light receiver configured to receive light from the first light source and the second light source, and a calculator configured to calculate a glucose level in blood based on an amount of light received by the light receiver and configured to measure blood glucose. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157734 | PASSIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING (P2M) SYSTEM - Passive physiological monitoring apparatus and method has a sensor for sensing physiological phenomenon. The sensor is a piezoelectric film of polyvinylidene fluoride. A pad may incorporate the PVDF film. The film converts mechanical energy into voltage signals. A microcomputer is used for recording, analyzing and displaying data from the sensor for on-line assessment and for providing realtime response. The sensor may be an array of sensors provided in a MEDEVAC litter or other patient support for measuring acoustic and hydraulic signals from the body of a patient for field monitoring, hospital monitoring, transport monitoring, home, remote monitoring. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157735 | TECHNIQUES FOR NEAR REAL TIME WELLNESS MONITORING USING A WRIST-WORN DEVICE - A method, apparatus, and/or system for patient wellness monitoring is disclosed. In one step, therapy information specifying one or more medical treatments may be received by a wrist-worn device, the wrist-worn device including a wristband monitoring device and a faceplate device. A regimen for the user may be retrieved, the regimen being based on the received therapy. A notification related to a wellness concern may be generated on the wrist-worn device. Affirmative user input may be received by the faceplate device. One or more sensors may be activated to collect vital sign information of the user and the vital sign information may be received. The user input may be associated with the vital sign information. A wellness index may be calculated using the user input and the vital sign information, the wellness index indicating a degree of wellness of the user. A graphical element indicating the wellness index may be provided on the wrist-worn device. The wellness index may be wirelessly reported away from the wrist-worn device. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157736 | System and Methods for Assessment of Relative Fluid Flow Using Laser Speckle Imaging - A system and method provide the capability to assess relative fluid flow. A light source is configured to generate a coherent light beam and direct the coherent light beam at an object. A detector is configured to receive light remitted from the object and output image data, and a controller is configured to receive the image data and calculate a relative fluid flow value based on a speckle contrast image of the image data. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157737 | QUANTIFICATION OF LOCAL CIRCULATION WITH OCT ANGIOGRAPHY - Impaired intraocular blood flow within vascular beds in the human eye is associated with certain ocular diseases including, for example, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. A reliable method to quantify blood flow in the various intraocular vascular beds could provide insight into the vascular component of ocular disease pathophysiology. Using ultrahigh-speed optical coherence tomography (OCT), a new 3D angiography algorithm called split-spectrum amplitude-decorrelation angiography (SSADA) was developed for imaging microcirculation within different intraocular regions. A method to quantify SSADA results was developed and used to detect perfusion changes in early stage ocular disease. Associated embodiments relating to methods for quantitatively measuring blood flow at various intraocular vasculature sites, systems for practicing such methods, and use of such methods and systems for diagnosing certain ocular diseases are herein described. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157738 | PRESSURE SENSING GUIDEWIRES - Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for measuring blood pressure. The medical device may include an elongated shaft having a proximal region and a distal region. An optical fiber may extend along the proximal region. The optical fiber may be secured to an inner surface of the shaft. An optical pressure sensor may be coupled to the optical fiber. The optical pressure sensor may be disposed along the distal region. A sealing member may be attached to the optical fiber and may have a surface engaged with the inner surface of the shaft. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157739 | DETERMINING RETURN OF SPONTANEOUS CIRCULATION DURING CPR - There is provided a device ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157740 | WRIST DEVICE FOR OBSERVING PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT DATA - A wrist device includes a first scale and a first hand, an actuator member configured to control movement of the first hand, at least one processor, and at least one memory including a computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the wrist device to perform operations including, obtaining physiological measurement data of a user, and causing, based on the physiological measurement data, the actuator member to move the first hand to indicate a physiological value on the first scale. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157741 | RETAINER FOR PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR AND PHOTOELECTRIC PULSE WAVE MEASURING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A photoelectric sensor retainer and a photoelectric pulse wave measuring apparatus including the same are provided. The photoelectric sensor retainer includes a sensor mounting unit on which a photoelectric sensor having a light-receiving surface is attachable and detachable, the light-receiving surface facing a measuring direction. The photoelectric sensor retainer further includes a pressing unit configured to press an upper surface of the sensor mounting unit in the measuring direction to apply pressure to the sensor mounting unit, and a pedestal including a seating plate configured to support the pressing unit, the seating plate having a principal plane perpendicular to a pressing direction of the pressing unit. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157742 | MAGNETOENCEPHALOGRAPHY SOURCE IMAGING FOR NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTIONALITY CHARACTERIZATIONS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing magnetoencephalography (MEG) source imaging. In one aspect, a method includes determining a covariance matrix based on sensor signal data in the time domain or frequency domain, the sensor signal data representing magnetic-field signals emitted by a brain of a subject and detected by MEG sensors in a sensor array surrounding the brain, defining a source grid containing source locations within the brain that generate magnetic signals, the source locations having a particular resolution, in which a number of source locations is greater than a number of sensors in the sensor array, and generating a source value of signal power for each location in the source grid by fitting the selected sensor covariance matrix, in which the covariance matrix is time-independent based on time or frequency information of the sensor signal data. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157743 | MUSCULAR FATIGUE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR DETERMINING MUSCULAR FATIGUE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A muscular fatigue determination apparatus includes an information obtaining unit that obtains loads applied to a pedal of a bicycle, rotation speeds of a crank of the bicycle, and myoelectric potentials of a user, the myoelectric potentials and the loads being in a one-to-one relationship, the myoelectric potentials and the rotation speeds being in a one-to-one relationship, and a muscular fatigue information generation unit that generates muscular fatigue information regarding the user on the basis of whether a difference between the myoelectric potentials of the user is larger than a first threshold, each of the myoelectric potentials being associated to a load range that is one of load ranges and to a rotation speed range that is one of rotation speed ranges, each of the loads belonging to one of the load ranges and each of the rotation speed ranges belonging to one of the rotation speed ranges. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157744 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING TWELVE-LEAD ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SIGNALS USING THREE DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGES - In a method and system for generating twelve-lead ECG signals based on three differential voltages, each of which is defined as a potential difference between two myoelectric signals sensed respectively by two corresponding electrodes that cooperatively constitute a corresponding differential electrode pair and that are disposed on a user's chest at predetermined specific locations, a signal processor generates the twelve-lead ECG signals using a pre-established dynamic system model that is associated with the specific locations of the electrodes on the user's chest and that is configured with temporal and spatial correlations among twelve leads of an ECG. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157745 | MR SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING PAINFUL AND NON-PAINFUL INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS - An MR Spectroscopy (MRS) system and approach is provided for diagnosing painful and non-painful discs in chronic, severe low back pain patients (DDD-MRS). A DDD-MRS pulse sequence generates and acquires DDD-MRS spectra within intervertebral disc nuclei for later signal processing and diagnostic analysis. An interfacing DDD-MRS signal processor receives output signals of the DDD-MRS spectra acquired and is configured to optimize signal-to-noise ratio by an automated system that selectively conducts optimal channel selection, phase and frequency correction, and frame editing as appropriate for a given acquisition series. A diagnostic processor calculates a diagnostic value for the disc based upon a weighted factor set of criteria that uses MRS data extracted from the acquired and processed MRS spectra for multiple chemicals that have been correlated to painful vs. non-painful discs. A display provides an indication of results for analyzed discs as an overlay onto a MRI image of the lumbar spine. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157746 | DIFFUSION REPRODUCIBILITY EVALUATION AND MEASUREMENT (DREAM)-MRI IMAGING METHODS - Methods for quickly estimating apparent diffusion coefficient probability density functions (ADC PDFs) for each image voxel are provided using a “diffusion reproducibility evaluation and measurement” (DREAM) magnetic resonance sequence. Non-diffusion-weighted (reference) images collected simultaneously have blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) sensitivity that can be used for resting-state fMRI data to measure functional connectivity, an unbiased parameter reflecting neurological integrity. ADC coefficient of variation (ADC CV) measurements can be used to isolate and label regions of non-enhancing tumor and predict future enhancement independent of FLAIR, T2, or average ADC maps. Functional diffusion mapping (fDMs) using voxel-wise changes in ADC PDFs can be used to spatially visualize and statistically quantify response to treatment. Additionally, the temporal (time-resolved) diffusivity information can be used for real-time MR thermometry, which is useful for cancer treatment monitoring, and for microperfusion quantification, and tumor/tissue characterization. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157747 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING DEFORMATION INFORMATION FROM A CYCLICALLY MOVING EXAMINATION SUBJECT - In a magnetic resonance method and apparatus for determining an item of deformation information of an examination object that exhibits a cyclical movement within an examination subject, a spatial magnetization pattern is generated in an MR scanner, and MR signals are acquired from the subject during at least two cycles of the cyclical movement, with the spatial magnetization exhibiting differences in a subsequent cycle of the movement compared to an earlier cycle. Segmented subsequent MR images are acquired in a subsequent cycle and the examination object is localized therein. This localization of the examination object is then used to localize the examination object in segmented earlier MR images from the earlier cycle, and the item of deformation information is determined in a spatial direction from the segmented earlier MR images. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157748 | Probe for obtaining bioelectrical signals - The present invention is a device for obtaining an electrical signal from a patient that corresponds to a meridian. One embodiment of the present invention comprises an ergonomically pistol grip device that reduces fatigue by the placement of the head and motor and other key components. Another embodiment of the invention is the location of a fan and sound-deadening foam to limit the noise and heat to which the user is exposed during operation of the probe. Embodiment is the isolation hood which contains a removable tip and ergonomically design to prevent user fatigue and comfort to the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF BIOIMPEDANCE - A portable device for measuring a bioimpedance-related property of tissue includes a plurality of electrodes arranged in a pattern on a surface and associated software for measuring bio-impedance related data of localized regions of tissue and calculate health-related parameters based on the measured data. These calculated parameters may be representative of muscular health of the localized tissue region. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157750 | FEET POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING STUDIES - The present invention is related to a system and method to ensure the reproducibility of the position of the feet and lower parts of the legs, during the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) studies, to obtain robust quantitative information through the time. The system comprises a device that is inserted into the radiofrequency coils of any MRI equipment. Said device comprises a foot support section, a leg support section and a base adapted to allow that the abovementioned sections be fixed in it. With this device and method, through external and internal markers, quantitative studies of the evolution of pathophysiological phenomena that affect the anatomy and physiology of the feet and lower parts of the legs are performed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157751 | BONE RECONSTRUCTION AND ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS - A surgical navigation system comprising a signal receiver communicatively coupled to a primary processor, the primary processor programmed to utilize a sequential Monte Carlo algorithm to calculate changes in three dimensional position of an inertial measurement unit mounted to a surgical tool, the processor communicatively coupled to a first memory storing tool data unique to each of a plurality of surgical tools, and a second memory storing a model data sufficient to construct a three dimensional model of an anatomical feature, the primary processor communicatively coupled to a display providing visual feedback regarding the three dimensional position of the surgical tool with respect to the anatomical feature. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157752 | GLUCOSE MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed is a glucose measuring apparatus including a pressure measurer hat measures a pressure applied to an object, a near infrared ray (NIR) irradiator that irradiates an NIR to the object if the measured pressure is greater than or equal to a preset value, an NIR receiver that receives at least one of an NIR reflected from the object, a scattered NIR, and an NIR that penetrated the object, and an analyzer that measures the blood glucose level based on the received NIR. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157753 | Neural Block Determination - An apparatus for neural block determination is provided including processing circuitry configured to receive muscle movement measurements, analyze the muscle movement measurements in a frequency domain, and determine an effectiveness of an anesthetic based on the analysis of the muscle movement measurements in the frequency domain. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157754 | DETECTION OF CHANGES FROM A SEATED OR LYING BODY POSITION BY SENSING BODY ANGLE - Methods and apparatuses for detecting when a subject gets up out of bed or out of chair by detecting changes in body flexion angle with respect to a threshold. Also described herein are systems for monitoring one or more subjects each wearing an angle-sensing unit. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157755 | PATIENT HANDLING DEVICE INCLUDING LOCAL STATUS INDICATION, ONE-TOUCH FOWLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT, AND POWER-ON ALARM CONFIGURATION - A patient handling device includes a frame for supporting a patient, a controller, and two alert lights which are activated when a controller detects an alert situation, such as, but not limited to, a patient exiting from the patient handling device. The controller is in communication with the alert lights and operable to monitor an integrated bed exit system. The alert lights are positioned adjacent the foot end corners of the frame and are viewable by a user positioned anywhere within a 270 degree section of a circle defined at the center of the patient handling device. The alert lights include one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157756 | BLUETOOTH FALLING-OVER ALARM INSOLE - The invention discloses a Bluetooth falling-over alarm insole, including an insole body, wherein the insole body is further provided with a Bluetooth falling-over alarm device that judges through the human body's movement posture whether the people falls down and gives an alarm. The invention has the beneficial effects as follows: the volume is small, it is convenient to carry, it is integrated and mounted in the insole, it has no any auxiliary feeling, it conforms to the people's wearing habit, whether the human body is fallen down is judged in combination with the integration of information detected by the acceleration sensor, the pressure sensor and the angle sensor, the accuracy of judgment is high and is more than 95%. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157757 | MONITOR AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AN ORGANISM - Provided is a monitor for monitoring the condition of the interior of a living organism from the surface of the living organism. The monitor is provided with: a probe which includes an observation window and is attached to the organism surface; a unit which irradiates, with a laser, at least a portion of an observation region; a unit which detects scattered light resulting from the laser irradiation; a Doppler analysis unit and a SORS analysis unit which narrow down the observation spots to a first observation spot; and a CARS analysis unit which obtains the optical spectrum for at least one component, and outputs first information indicating the condition of the organism interior on the basis of the intensity of the spectrum. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157758 | ADVANCED ANALYTE SENSOR CALIBRATION AND ERROR DETECTION - Systems and methods for processing sensor data and self-calibration are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided which are capable of calibrating a continuous analyte sensor based on an initial sensitivity, and then continuously performing self-calibration without using, or with reduced use of, reference measurements. In certain embodiments, a sensitivity of the analyte sensor is determined by applying an estimative algorithm that is a function of certain parameters. Also described herein are systems and methods for determining a property of an analyte sensor using a stimulus signal. The sensor property can be used to compensate sensor data for sensitivity drift, or determine another property associated with the sensor, such as temperature, sensor membrane damage, moisture ingress in sensor electronics, and scaling factors. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157759 | ANALYTE SENSING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an analyte sensing system ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157760 | QUANTIFYING NEUTROPHIL CONCENTRATION IN BLOOD - The present invention comprises medical diagnostic methods and devices that quantify neutrophil populations in blood by using optical spectroscopy, either ex vivo with collected blood or non-invasively in vivo. In certain embodiments, fluorescent and Raman spectroscopy may be used to distinguish and/or quantify the neutrophils from the other blood components. The methods and devices of the invention advance the detection of sepsis by developing a point of care diagnostic device capable of rapid and/or real-time quantification of neutrophils. Other embodiments of the technology are also envisaged, particularly for analysing blood constituents both endogenous and administered. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157761 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION FROM REMOTELY DETECTED ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - The present invention relates to a device and a method for extracting physiological information indicative of at least one health symptom from remotely detected electromagnetic radiation. The device comprises an interface ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157762 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An optical measurement device includes a light source irradiating a test subject with first light L | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157763 | FLUORESCENCE OBSERVATION DEVICE, ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM, PROCESSOR DEVICE, AND OPERATION METHOD - A fluorescence observation device includes an oxygen saturation calculation section, a reference region setting section, a region-of-interest setting section, a normalized fluorescence intensity calculation section, and a fluorescent image generation section. The oxygen saturation calculation section calculates the oxygen saturation of the subject for each pixel. The reference region setting section sets a reference region of the subject based on the oxygen saturation. The region-of-interest setting section sets a region of interest of the subject. The normalized fluorescence intensity calculation section calculates a normalized fluorescence intensity indicating the normalized emission intensity of the fluorescence by dividing the region-of-interest fluorescence intensity, which is calculated using the pixel value of the region of interest, by the reference fluorescence intensity calculated using the pixel value of the reference region of a fluorescent image signal obtained by imaging the subject with the fluorescence. The fluorescent image generation section generates a fluorescent image based on the normalized fluorescence intensity. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157764 | MICRONEEDLE ARRAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A microneedle array device includes a substrate and an array of microneedles on the substrate. Each microneedle includes a redox enzyme and redox mediator and an electrically conductive layer on the substrate. The electrically conductive layer may extend partway up each microneedle exposing the tip thereof. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157765 | FILM FOR BIOSENSORS AND PREPARATION METHOD - The present invention relates to the field of film materials for biosensors, in particular to a film for biosensors and a preparation method. Provided is an organosilicon polymer, the raw materials thereof comprising the following components: at least one active organosilane, at least one curing agent, at least one optional hydrophilic copolymer and at least one optional regulator and/or filling. The membrane prepared from the provided organosilicon polymer has outstanding oxygen permeability and is adjustable in water absorption rate, and can put regulation and restriction on the diffusion of analytes (e.g. glucose) and interferents (e.g. acetaminophen). Meanwhile, the provided organosilicon polymer film also has indispensable physical strength and superior biocompatibility, and can serve as a multifunctional polymer film material for biosensors, such as anti-interference layer, analyte regulating layer and biocompatible layer. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157766 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - A transcutaneous sensor device configured for continuously measuring analyte concentrations in a host is provided. In some embodiments, the transcutaneous sensor device | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157767 | Capillary Action Collection Device and Container Assembly - A container assembly is disclosed including an outer container, a hollow inner member, and a closure. The outer container has a closed bottom, an open top, and a sidewall extending therebetween. The hollow inner member is disposed within the outer container and has an inner surface defining at least one capillary channel. The inner member includes a first end adjacent to the open top of the outer container and has an outer periphery seated against the sidewall of the outer container. The closure has a proximal end and a distal end. The closure proximal end is seated at least partially within the first end of the inner member to seal the outer container and inner member and define a fluid collection chamber. The closure distal end defines a recessed area shaped to direct fluid under capillary action to the at least one capillary channel in the inner member. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157768 | ANALYTE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS - In certain embodiments, a sampling assembly is for use with a main analyzer. The main analyzer is configured to sense an analyte in a body fluid obtained from a patient through a first fluid passageway extending from the main analyzer. The sampling assembly includes an instrument portion separate from the main analyzer and including at least one sensor. The instrument portion is removably engaged with the first fluid passageway. The at least one sensor is in sensing engagement with the first fluid passageway such that the at least one sensor can sense a property of a fluid within the first fluid passageway. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157769 | SPINAL CORD STIMULATION GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method for modeling patient-specific spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is disclosed. The system and method acquire impedance and evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals from a lead positioned proximate to a spinal cord (SC). The lead includes at least one electrode. The system and method determine a patient-specific anatomical model based on the impedance and ECAP signals, and transform a dorsal column (DC) map template based on a DC boundary of the patient-specific anatomical model. Further, the system and method map the transformed DC map template to the patient-specific anatomical model. The system and method may also include the algorithms to solve extracellular and intracellular domain electrical fields and propagation along neurons. The system and method may also include the user interfaces to collect patient responses and compare with the patient-specific anatomical model as well as using the patient-specific anatomical model for guiding SCS programming. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157770 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR POSTUROGRAPHY - A method and a device for collecting data for posturography comprising a magnetizable body and an acceleration sensor are located on the platform, which magnetizable body and acceleration sensor are connected to a computer by means of an A/D converter. An electromagnet is located under the platform and is attached so as to be displaceable in two axes parallel to the plane of the platform, wherein the electromagnet is connected to an A/D converter and a power supply by means of a circuit, and a time-variable display, which is connected to the A/D converter, and a digital camera which are connected to the computer. By means of the method and the device it is now possible to standardize posturographic measurements, simultaneously detect the acceleration and the position of the platform, and more variably carry out provocations. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157771 | Method for Measuring Movement of Cervical Vertebra, Device Thereof and Wearable Apparatus - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for measuring a movement of the cervical vertebra, a device thereof and a wearable apparatus. The method for measuring a movement of the cervical vertebra comprises: obtaining a movement angle of the cervical vertebra with a sensor; and calculating a movement amount of the cervical vertebra based on the movement angle of the cervical vertebra. Therefore, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, exact data values of the movement angles of the cervical vertebra can be acquired with the sensor, and the movement amount of the cervical vertebra can be calculated on the basis of this, thereby a quantitative value of the movement of the cervical vertebra can be acquired exactly in form of a numerical value, which is convenient for future processings. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157772 | Neuropathic Assistive Device - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for neuropathic assistance. In one embodiment, a neuropathic assistance system senses and detects at least one of: an inflammation condition, a wound, and a wound-causing environmental factor in an affected tissue, that may cause at least one of: a visual alert, a tactile alert, and an audio alert, to be output in response to a sensing and detection of at least one of: an inflammation condition, a wound, and a wound-causing environmental factor. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157773 | Electronic Device for Determining Sleep State and Method of Controlling Same - Disclosed is a method for an electronic device. The method may include: acquiring a galvanic skin response; generating a first parameter for a first interval and a second parameter for a second interval based on the galvanic skin response, the second interval being an interval before the first interval; determining a first threshold corresponding to the first interval based on the second parameter; and determining an activity state of the first interval based on the first threshold and the first parameter corresponding to the first interval. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157774 | Micro Vein Enhancer for Hands-Free Imaging for a Venipuncture Procedure - The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157775 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - Method and apparatus for performing multiple measurements and diagnoses include a data acquisition module, a data processing module, an optional treatment output module, a user control module, and a user display system, where the data acquisition module sends a plurality of measurement data simultaneously to the data processing module. The data processing module provides a plurality of outputs which can be made available to the user or combined in the diagnostic module. A treatment algorithm in the treatment module can affect the patient through a feedback mechanism. In response, the data processing module generates treatment information needed by the treatment output module. In one embodiment, the data acquisition module sends multiple different measurement data relating to one or more diseases to the data processing module. In response to further measurements of the parameters, an effectiveness of the treatment can be determined and the treatment regimen can be modified, as necessary. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157776 | WEARABLE DEVICE FOR STRESS ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT AND METHOD OF ITS USE - Systems and methods for assessing and managing stress of a user is provided. The system includes a wearable device that can be worn by the user; the wearable device include a sensing device for generating at least one time-series signal by continuous sensing of light intensity of light signals. The time-series signal includes at least one continuous photoplethysmographic (PPG) signal having an LF and an HF component. The system also includes a stress assessment device to determine a stress level of the agent based on a processing of the PPG signal. The stress assessment device further includes a feedback device configured by the processor to provide a feedback including at least one remedial message to the agent based on the determined stress level of the agent. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157777 | HEADSET FOR BIO-SIGNALS ACQUISITION - A headset for acquiring a bio-signal from a subject, includes a hub; at least 3 flexible branches, each branch having a first end extending from the hub and a second free end, the 3 flexible branches defining an opening formed by the relative position of the free ends; and at least 3 electrodes, wherein at least one electrode is located on each of the 3 flexible branches, the electrodes being configured for acquiring a bio-signal; the 3 flexible branches having a collapsed state; and an expanded state wherein the 3 electrodes are in contact with the scalp of the subject; and the headset is expanded from its collapsed state to its expanded state by placing the free ends on the top of the subject's head, and progressively lowering and sliding the same while contacting the scalp until the hub is contacted with the top of the head of the subject. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157778 | ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM INTERFACE SYSTEM - An eyeglass-type electroencephalogram interface system is worn on the head of a user. The system includes: an output section for presenting a visual stimulation to the user; an ear electrode portion disposed at a position coming in contact with an ear of the user when the system is worn; a facial electrode portion disposed at a position coming in contact with the face below a straight line connecting an external canthus and an internal canthus of an eye of the user, such that the mass of the system is supported at the position, when the system is worn; and an electroencephalogram measurement and determination section for measuring an event-related potential on the basis of a potential difference between the ear electrode portion and the facial electrode portion based on the visual stimulation being presented by the output section as a starting point. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157779 | WEARABLE SENSOR APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and configurations for a wearable sensor apparatus. In one instance, the apparatus may comprise a first flexible substrate, including a first plurality of sensors disposed on a first side of the first flexible substrate to be in direct contact with a user's body, and a first set of conductive connectors disposed on a second side of the first flexible substrate; and a second flexible substrate that includes a second set of conductive connectors disposed on a first side of the second flexible substrate compatibly to the first set of conductive connectors to mechanically and electrically couple the second flexible substrate with the first flexible substrate, and circuitry disposed on a second side of the second flexible substrate to receive and process readings provided by the sensors via the first and second sets of conductive connectors. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157780 | SLEEP MEASUREMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM - A system and method that will serve for measuring the sleep of at least one user. The system will provide the measurement by communicating sleep parameters of at least one user to a mobile third party client application | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157781 | SENSING OF A USER'S PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTEXT USING A COMPUTING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and configurations for an apparatus for opportunistic measurements of user's physiological context. In one instance, the apparatus may comprise a work surface that includes one or more electrodes disposed on the work surface to directly or indirectly contact with user's portions of limbs, when the user's portions of limbs are disposed on the work surface to interact with the apparatus, to obtain one or more parameters of user's physiological context; and circuitry coupled with the electrodes to detect direct or indirect contact between the user's portions of limbs and the electrodes and on detection, collect the parameters of the user's physiological context while the direct or indirect contact is maintained. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157782 | OPPORTUNISTIC MEASUREMENTS AND PROCESSING OF USER'S CONTEXT - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and configurations for an apparatus for opportunistic measurements and processing of user's context. In one instance, the apparatus may include a sensor module with sensors disposed on a work surface to maintain direct or indirect contact with portions of user's limbs for a time period when the portions of user's limbs are disposed on the work surface, to obtain readings of first and second parameters of user's context over the time period of the direct or indirect contact; and a processing module to process the readings of the first and second parameters, including to identify a first feature of the first parameter and a second feature of the second parameter that is temporally correlated with the first feature, and determine a third parameter of the user's context based on the identified first and second features. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157783 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING WITH HIGHLY AUTO-CORRELATED CARRIER SEQUENCES - A computer-implemented method for biological signal recording, including modulating a sampled evoked biological signal with a carrier sequence code resulting in a modulated evoked biological signal. The carrier sequence code has an autocorrelation function. The method includes demodulating the modulated evoked biological signal by calculating a convolution of the modulated evoked biological signal with the carrier sequence code resulting in an evoked biological signal spectrum. The evoked biological signal spectrum has a peak to sideband ratio as a function of the carrier sequence code. The method includes calculating deviations between each element of the sampled evoked biological signal and the peak to sideband ratio and filtering noise artifacts from the sampled evoked biological signal based on the deviations. Peak to sideband ratios may also be optimized by varying the sampling rate. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157784 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, an electronic device is configured to be worn by a user. The electronic device includes a sensor, a wireless transceiver, and a processor. The sensor measures vital data of the user. The wireless transceiver performs wireless communication with an external device. The processor selects a storage method of the vital data corresponding to strength of a signal transmitted from the external device and received by the wireless transceiver. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157785 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ANOMALOUS CARDIAC WAVEFORMS AND MAKING PHYSIOLOGIC MEASUREMENT CALCULATIONS - Devices, systems, and methods automatically detecting anomalous waveforms and eliminating these waveforms from physiologic measurements are disclosed. For example, in some instances a method includes collecting a pressure data from an intravascular device positioned within the vessel of the patient, the pressure data including a pressure waveform for each cardiac cycle of the patient; comparing the pressure waveform for each cardiac cycle of the patient to a reference pressure waveform to identify an anomalous pressure waveform; and calculating a pressure ratio utilizing the pressure data from the intravascular device, wherein data from the anomalous pressure waveform is excluded from the calculation. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157786 | RANDOM FOREST BASED ERYTHEMA GRADING FOR PSORIASIS - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for erythema grading for psoriasis. In one embodiment, the method comprises generating Skellam distribution statistics related to differences between readout voltages for one or more psoriasis regions for a patient and a normal skin region for the patient; and generating an erythema grading classification for erythema regions in psoriasis using the Skellam distribution statistics as feature vectors. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157787 | AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF INTRAVASCULAR LESIONS - Devices, systems, and methods of mapping a vessel system of a patient and identifying lesions therein are disclosed. This includes a method of evaluating a vessel of a patient, the method comprising obtaining image data for the vessel of the patient, obtaining physiological measurements for the vessel of the patient, co-registering the obtained physiological measurements with the obtained image data such that the physiological measurements are associated with corresponding portions of the vessel of the patient, analyzing the co-registered physiology measurements to determine a classification of a lesion within the vessel of the patient, and outputting, to a user interface, the classification of the lesion. Other associated methods, systems, and devices are also provided herein. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157788 | BIOLOGICAL SENSING SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A biological sensing system includes a biological information detector that is placed in a first specified portion of a living thing, and detects biological information of the living thing; a position displacement detector that detects an amount of a displacement of a position of the biological information detector from the first portion when the biological information is detected; and a processor that executes a process including estimating optimum biological information from the biological information detected by the biological information detector in accordance with the amount of the displacement. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157789 | DIAGNOSTIC EFFICIENCY - Doctor and patient communication is improved by electronically transmitting a series of questions to a computing device of the patient, and electronically receiving answers to the questions provided by the patient. A computer server analyzes the answers to the questions to determine if a state of health of the patient is serious and requires the immediate attention of the doctor. If the software determines the state of health to be serious, the server transmits an alert to a computing device of the doctor. The alert can include a series of lights, for example in the form of a traffic light, to quickly convey to the doctor the state of health of the patient. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157790 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUDITORY MESSAGES FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICES - A system includes at least one medical device configured to generate a plurality of messages and a control unit in the at least one device. The control unit is configured to generate an auditory signal corresponding to one of the plurality of messages, wherein the auditory signal is configured based on a functional relationship linking psychological sound perceptions in a clinical environment to acoustic and musical sound properties. The functional relationship includes a plurality of types of auditory messages defining seven unique categories. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157791 | IMAGING APPARATUS - A tomographic imaging system includes a source configured to irradiate an object; a first image sensor including a first semiconductor substrate having a first face upon which a monolithic first pixel array is located; and a gantry configured to hold the first image sensor and rotate the image sensor around the object about a first rotation axis, the first pixel array including a first plurality of pixels configured to receive light that travels through or from the object based on the irradiation, the first plurality of pixels of the first pixel array being arranged in one or more rows and a plurality of columns such that, a total number of the one or more rows is less than a total number of the plurality of columns, and the one or more rows extend in a first direction, the first image sensor being arranged such that an angle between the first direction and a second direction is greater than 45 degrees and equal to or less than 90 degrees, the second direction being a direction parallel to the rotation axis or a direction in which the object moves during analysis of the object by the imaging system. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157792 | FIXED/MOBILE PATIENT HANDLING SYSTEM - A system and method for adjusting the height of a portion of a patient support table to accommodate various types of patients is disclosed. The patient support table includes a center section that is movable relative to first and second sections located on opposite sides of the center section. A lift mechanism is mounted to the support table to raise and lower the center section relative to the stationary first and second sections. When the center section is in its fully raised position, the patient support platform can be moved into and out of the medical scanning device by a platform drive mechanism. The lift mechanism is contained within the patient support table. The platform drive mechanism can be mounted either on the patient support table or on the medical scanning device, depending upon whether the patient support table is stationary or movable. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157793 | DEVICE TO ASSIST WITH AN EXAMINATION OF THE KNEE | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157794 | X-Ray Imaging Apparatus and Methods - An x-ray/gamma ray imaging apparatus includes a pixilated x-ray/gamma ray detector ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157795 | HYBRID (SPECTRAL/NON-SPECTRAL) IMAGING DETECTOR ARRAY AND CORRESPONDING PROCESSING ELECTRONICS - An imaging system ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157796 | METHOD FOR CAPTURING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL X-RAY IMAGE - The invention relates to a method for capturing a three-dimensional x-ray image ( | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157797 | RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - A radiation imaging system includes: multiple radiation imaging apparatuses each including a radiation detecting panel and an enclosure enveloping the radiation detecting panel. The multiple radiation imaging apparatuses are arrayed so that a part of each of the radiation imaging apparatuses spatially overlap as seen from a radiation irradiation side, and a radiation image is acquired based on image signals from each of the multiple radiation imaging apparatuses. The enclosure of at least one radiation imaging apparatus of the multiple radiation imaging apparatuses is formed so that a radiation transmittance of the enclosure which defines the overlapping region is higher than a radiation transmittance of the enclosure which defines a different region. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157798 | INTERACTIVE CARDIAC TEST DATA AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods of evaluating a vascular system of a patient, are provided. In some instances, the method includes obtaining external imaging data associated with the heart; obtaining cardiac test data associated with the heart; generating a three-dimensional graphical representation of the heart using the external imaging data and the cardiac test data; and outputting the graphical representation of the heart to a display device, wherein the graphical representation of the heart includes a graphical representation of the cardiac test data. Corresponding systems and devices are also provided. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157799 | COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A computed tomographic (CT) apparatus and for a method of controlling the same are provided. The CT apparatus includes an X-ray scanner configured to divide X-rays penetrating a subject by energy bands, and capture scout images of the respective energy bands. The CT apparatus further includes an image processor configured to generate substance images of substances of the subject, based on the scout images, and a display configured to display a substance image of the substance images. The CT apparatus further includes an input interface configured to receive a scanning region for the displayed substance image. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157800 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING STROKES - The invention relates to systems and methods for diagnosing strokes. In particular, systems and methods for acquiring timely patient status information are described that enable a physician to make diagnostic and treatment decisions relating to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. The systems and methods enable the efficient and quantitative assessment of arterial collaterals within the brain for aiding these decisions in the case of ischemic strokes. In the case of hemorrhagic strokes, the systems and methods are effective in determining if there is a leak and what is the rate of leaking. The systems and methods of the invention can be used to improve the accuracy and confidence of ASPECTS. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157801 | BREAST TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM - A breast tomography system includes an X-ray generation tube including a reflection type target, an X-ray detector facing the X-ray generation tube with an imaginary rotation axis placed therebetween, and a gantry that stores the X-ray generation tube and the X-ray detector and that includes a front panel on the subjectee side. A tube axis of the X-ray generation tube is disposed to extend along the front panel. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157802 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VESSEL ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION RECOMMENDATION - Devices, systems, and methods of evaluating risk associated with a condition of the vessel and providing an objective intervention recommendation based on the evaluated risk are disclosed. The method includes steps of obtaining physiologic measurements from a first instrument and a second instrument positioned within the vessel of the patient while the second instrument is moved longitudinally through the vessel from a first position to a second position, obtaining image data from an image of a vessel system, co-registering the physiologic measurements with the image data to produce co-registered physiologic measurements, and determining whether to perform a first surgical procedure or a second surgical procedure, wherein the determining is based on the co-registered physiologic measurements. Other associated methods, systems, and devices are also provided herein. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157803 | PATIENT EDUCATION FOR PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION TREATMENTS - Devices, systems, and methods for identifying and presenting cardiac treatment options, for assessing the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel, by obtaining an image of the vessel, obtaining pressure measurements from the vessel, generating a diagnostic visualization image, identifying a treatment option, and generating a predictive visualization image. The various images and options are displayed on a medical personnel display and a patient display. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157804 | ACCELERATED DATA CAPTURE IN AN X-RAY SYSTEM - Data of a predetermined volume portion of an object under examination is captured by an x-ray system that includes an x-ray source and a detector. The x-ray source is activated to generate x-rays that emerge from the x-ray source, radiate through the volume portion, and after radiating through, impinge on the detector. X-rays impinging on the detector are captured pixel by pixel, in order to capture the data of the predetermined volume portion. With the pixel-by-pixel capture, only a subset of all the pixels of the detector is evaluated. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157805 | Determining Plaque Deposits in Blood Vessels - The embodiments relate to a method and device for determining plaque deposits in coronary arteries. According to the method, a coronary angiography radiography image of a subject is obtained using an imaging modality. The obtained radiography image is calibrated for further analysis of the radiography image. Image processing techniques such as thresholding and histogram equalization are applied on the radiography image to extract vessel tree structure for analysis. Further, an inner lumen width and an outer vessel width are computed based on the processed radiography image. Further, a level of plaque deposition is determined based on the inner lumen and outer vessel dimensions. Further, the result based on the analysis is displayed to the user. The result includes the level of plaque deposits within the lumen on the vascular structure and possible risks posed by the plaque deposits to a subject. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157806 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - An X-ray imaging apparatus can include an X-ray detector configured to acquire X-ray data by detecting X-rays and an image processor configured to segment a first image generated based on the acquired X-ray data into two or more segmentation regions, to identify one or more materials present in one segmentation region of the two or more segmentation regions, and to acquire an image relating to an object which includes abnormal materials. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157807 | DIAGNOSTIC AND IMAGING DIRECTION BASED ON ANATOMICAL AND/OR PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - Devices, systems, and methods of evaluating risk associated with a condition of the vessel and issuing an automatic recommendation based on co-registered physiological measurements are disclosed. The includes steps of obtaining image data for the vessel of the patient, obtaining physiological measurements for the vessel of the patient, co-registering the obtained physiological measurements with the obtained image data such that the physiological measurements are associated with corresponding portions of the vessel of the patient, analyzing the co-registered physiology measurements to identify a region of interest, and outputting, to a user interface, a suggested diagnostic procedure for the region of interest based on the analysis of the co-registered physiology measurements. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157808 | INTERACTIVE PHYSIOLOGIC DATA AND INTRAVASCULAR IMAGING DATA AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods for evaluating patient vasculature are provided. In some instances, the methods can include obtaining external imaging data associated with at least one of a vessel and a heart; obtaining physiology data associated with the vessel; obtaining intravascular imaging data associated with the vessel; co-registering the physiology data and the intravascular imaging data with the external imaging data; generating a three-dimensional graphical representation of the at least one of the vessel and the heart based on the external imaging data, the physiology data, and the intravascular imaging data; and outputting the graphical representation of the at least one of the vessel and the heart to a display device, wherein the graphical representation includes a first indicator associated with a location within the vessel of the co-registered physiology data and a second indicator associated with a location within the vessel of the co-registered intravascular imaging data. | 2016-06-09 |
| 20160157809 | X-RAY CT APPARATUS AND CORRECTION PROCESSING DEVICE - In order to provide a technique for reducing system noise from an output signal value (measurement data), an X-ray CT apparatus includes an X-ray generation unit that irradiates X-rays to an object, an X-ray detector that detects the X-rays transmitted through the object, a correction processing unit that corrects an output signal from the X-ray detector, and a reconstruction calculating unit that reconstructs an image on the basis of an output from the correction processing unit, in which the X-ray detector includes arranged detection elements, and in which the correction processing unit maintains an average value of output signal values of a plurality of predetermined detection elements centering on a focused detection element among the detection elements, and also reduces a variance of the output signal values of the plurality of predetermined detection elements centering on the focused detection element. | 2016-06-09 |
