26th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150173590 | ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE AND ULTRASOUND BALLOON FOR ENDOSCOPE - An ultrasound endoscope includes an insertion portion that is inserted into a subject, an ultrasound transducer portion that is arranged at a distal end portion of the insertion portion and includes an ultrasound transmitting and receiving surface for transmitting and receiving ultrasound, a first balloon groove that is a groove formed between the insertion portion and the ultrasound transducer portion and is for locking a balloon that covers the ultrasound transmitting and receiving, a distal end face that is arranged on a distal end side with respect to the ultrasound transducer portion and is disposed spaced apart from the ultrasound transmitting and receiving surface, and a convex portion that is provided on the distal end face and on which stress concentrates when a finger is slid on the distal end face. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173591 | DEVICE OF ANTI-FOGGING ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD - The invention relates to a device of anti-fogging endoscope system and its method, falling in the minimally invasive medical technical field, wherein a near-infrared lighting source for anti-fogging is added on the basis of the traditional endoscope system, a beam of which is coupled into the lighting transmission path in color combination, and changes material properties of a distal optical window plate to transmit the visible light, ensuring that surgical filed is lighted by white light, while the temperature of the distal optical window plate is elevated by absorbing energy of the near-infrared light to reduce the temperature difference between the distal optical window plate of endoscope and a human body, to realize the purpose of anti-fogging. Comparing the invention with anti-fogging ways of preheating with physiological saline, smearing anti-fogging oil, and so on, as to the doctor's performances, the invention has the more convenient and easier advantages, and there is not a latent risk of incompletely disinfecting when using physiological saline, anti-fogging oil and so on, which is suitable to be used in various endoscopic operations, and is specially suitable to be used in the endoscopic operations wherein the endoscope needs to be repeatedly inserted into the human body and drawn out from the human body, in order to play the effect of anti-fogging. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173592 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR EPICARDIAL IMAGING AND INJECTION - Systems and methods are provided for injecting one or more agents into tissue within a patient's body that includes a catheter. A needle guide extends from a distal end of the catheter and terminates at a distal tip, e.g., including a foot with an atraumatic contact surface, the needle guide having a cross-section smaller than the distal end and being biased to a curved shape. The needle guide includes a passage communicating from a lumen of the catheter to an outlet at the distal tip, and a needle device is disposed within the passage that may be deployed from the outlet to inject one or more agents into tissue. The catheter also includes an imaging assembly on the distal end configured to acquire images of tissue adjacent the needle guide distal tip. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173593 | ROTATIONAL SCANNING ENDOSCOPE - A rotational scanning endoscope for rotationally scanning to capture a circumferential image | 2015-06-25 |
20150173594 | Method and Device for Improved Hygiene During Endoscopic Procedures - An elongated flexible sleeve over the endoscope shaft and secured to the endoscope shaft at the proximal portion protects the shaft of the endoscope from touching the external objects before the endoscope shaft is inserted into a body cavity and after the endoscope shaft is withdrawn from the body cavity. In use, the endoscope cover stays outside of the body cavity at the proximity of the body cavity opening at all times. The sleeve may be supplied with a dispenser that releases a lubricant over the endoscope shaft at the tip of the cover during endoscope insertion. The distal end portion of the endoscope cover also may be supplied with an absorbent liner to wipe off secretions and lubricant during endoscope withdrawal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173595 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus includes: an excitation light emission unit that irradiates a subject with excitation light for exciting a fluorescent substance introduced into the subject; a normal light emission unit that irradiates the subject with normal light including a visible wavelength range different from the excitation light; an imaging unit that forms an optical image of the subject irradiated with the excitation light or normal light on an imaging surface to generate an image signal; a brightness signal generation unit that generates a brightness signal indicating brightness, based on the image signal generated by the imaging unit under irradiation with the normal light; and an amplification unit that sets an amplification factor of the image signal to be generated by the imaging unit under irradiation with the excitation light, based on an amplification factor of the image signal according to the brightness signal generated by the brightness signal generation unit. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173596 | ILLUMINATED TELESCOPING CANNULA - The illumination system described below comprises an arthroscope, endoscope or other suitable surgical tool and an attachable cannula comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material capable of carrying light from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, thereby illuminating the surgical field. The surgical field is thus illuminated through components that do not occupy space that may otherwise be used for the optics of the arthroscope. The arthroscopic illumination system further comprises one or more illumination sources disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The illumination source may be optically coupled with the cannula at the hub or other appropriate location. The cannula comprises a sterilizable polymer which functions as a waveguide. A waveguide is a material medium that confines and guides light. When in use, the light source connected to the hub provides light which may be guided to the distal end of the cannula or any other suitable location. Thus, the sheath provides structure-guided illumination resulting in the illumination of the surgical site. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173597 | ENDOSCOPE CONNECTION INSTRUMENT AND ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - A fitting pressing member includes: a first opening that opens inside a fitting of an endoscope; a second opening that is communicably connected to the first opening and is connectable to a fluid supply source; a cylindrical portion formed from the first opening to a predetermined position, the cylindrical portion covering a part of a hollow portion communicably connected to the first opening and the second opening; a narrowing portion including a side face whose outer diameter increases from the predetermined position toward the second opening, the narrowing portion covering the other part of the hollow portion; and a plurality of grooves formed over a predetermined area from the predetermined position in an outer surface of the narrowing portion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173598 | Intubating Airway - The intubating airway of the present invention has a shape of a long curved spatula with two channels underneath. The present invention its design, size, shape and adjustable depth of insertion provide it with unique ability to open the airway tract completely, reliably and consistently from the mouth to the larynx. This ability makes it a multifunction device: It can relieve any degree of airway obstruction when all available airway devices have failed. It convert fiber optic intubation and optical stylet intubation from difficult, time consuming and need a lot of experience into quick, easy and simple even by first time user could intubate with high success rate. It facilitates lighted stylet intubation and the intubation of a double lumen tube or nasal tube when it is difficult to intubate, and also facilitate the insertion of a TEE probe or gastroscope or bronchoscope. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173599 | LARYNGOSCOPE - A laryngoscope is described for inserting into a mouth of a patient having a tongue, the laryngoscope comprising a handle and an elongate blade detachably fixed to the handle in a plane angularly disposed with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The blade includes a stationary portion and a movable portion having a surface for engaging the tongue of the patient, the movable portion mounted to the stationary portion of the blade for rotation about an axis substantially along the longitudinal axis of the blade. An operating member is manipulated by user for rotating the movable portion of the blade, wherein laryngoscopy of the patient by manipulation of the handle includes at least a rotating motion of the movable portion of the blade. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173600 | METHOD FOR ASSESSING RESIDUAL ACCOMMODATION IN PRESBYOPIC EYES - A system for determining an accommodative force in a patient includes a sensor adapted to detect motion of a lens of the patient relative to a globe of the patient's eye, a controller configured to determine an accommodative force in the patient based on the relative motion and to determine at least one parameter for an intraocular lens based on the accommodative force, and an interface adapted to output the at least one parameter for the intraocular lens. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173601 | OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - An ophthalmologic apparatus includes: a position control unit configured to control a position changing unit which changes a position of an examination unit, such that fine movement driving of the examination unit is performed in a case where a tilt angle of the operating member is smaller than a first angle, and coarse movement driving of the examination unit is performed in a case where the tilt angle of the operating member is equal to or greater than the first angle; and an angle control unit configured to control an angle changing unit which changes the angle of the operating member such that the tilt angle of the operating member is automatically changed to a second angle which is smaller than the first angle, in accordance with a change from the coarse movement to the fine movement. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173602 | Molded Electronic Structures in Body-Mountable Devices - Molded electronic structures configured for use in body-mountable devices and methods for embedding molded electronic structures in a body-mountable device are described. An example method may include molding an electronic structure to have first curvature corresponding to a first radius of curvature. The electronic structure may include an antenna, a sensor, and an electronic device. The example method may also include adhering the molded electronic structure to a first polymer layer. The example method may additionally include forming a second polymer layer over the molded electronic structure adhered to the first polymer layer. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173603 | Imaging Probes and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods Utilizing Ferrofluid-Impregnated Actuators - Devices, systems, and methods that utilize a ferrofluid-impregnated medium to impart motion to an optical fiber positioned within an imaging probe are provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic imaging probe can include a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion; an optical fiber positioned within the housing, the optical fiber configured to receive an imaging light from an imaging light source and guide the imaging light to an optical element positioned within the distal portion of the housing; and an actuator system configured to impart motion to the optical fiber, the actuator system including a ferrofluid-impregnated medium (FIM) and an electrically energizable coil positioned within the housing. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173604 | Imaging Probes and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods Utilizing Electroactive Polymer Actuators - Devices, systems, and methods that utilize electroactive polymer actuators to impart motion to an optical fiber positioned within an imaging probe are provided. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic imaging apparatus comprises an optical probe having a handle sized and shaped for handheld grasping by a user; and a cannula coupled to the handle, the cannula sized and shaped for insertion into an eye to be treated; an optical fiber positioned at least partially within the optical probe, the optical fiber configured to receive an imaging light from an imaging light source and guide the imaging light to an optical element positioned within the cannula of the optical probe; and an actuator system configured to impart motion to the optical fiber, the actuator system including an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator positioned within the optical probe. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173605 | Imaging Probes and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods Utilizing an Elastomeric Optical Element - The imaging probe can comprise a housing, having a proximal region configured to be coupled to an optical cable; a cannula, extending from a distal region of the housing; an optical guide, positioned partially in the housing and partially in the cannula, configured to receive an imaging light from the cable in the proximal region of the housing, and to guide the imaging light towards a distal end of the cannula; an optical focusing element, configured to receive the imaging light from the optical guide, and to emit a focused imaging light; an elastomeric optical element, configured to receive the focused imaging light from the optical focusing element, and to be deformable to redirect the focused imaging light; and an actuator system, configured to deform the elastomeric optical element to redirect the focused imaging light. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173606 | Forward Scanning Optical Probes and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods that utilize a technique of changing a position of the set of optical fibers of the fiber bundle in cooperation with the scanning of the imaging light across a proximal surface of the fiber bundle to improve the resolution of the scanned image. In particular, a bundle actuator can be provided to change a position of the set of optical fibers of the fiber bundle in cooperation with a scanning of the imaging light across the proximal surface of the fiber bundle to cover the areas of the gaps between the optical fibers and to increase a resolution of the scanned image. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173607 | METHOD FOR ACQUIRING OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE - A method for acquiring an optical tomographic image is disclosed. The method acquires the optical tomographic image based on a result of a Fourier transform of an interference light spectrum obtained by dividing light into first branched light and second branched light and causing mutual interference between reflected light and diffused reflected light. The reflected light arises at a reflecting body when the first branched light is irradiated onto the reflecting body. The diffused reflected light arises when the second branched light is irradiated onto an examination region. The acquisition method includes: acquiring a first optical tomographic image when an examination object is arranged in the examination region; acquiring a second optical tomographic image when the examination object is not arranged in the examination region; and acquiring the optical tomographic image based on a difference between the first optical tomographic image and the second optical tomographic image. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173608 | Microscope-Less Wide Field-of-View Surgical OCT Visualization System - A surgical imaging system can comprise a light source, configured to generate an imaging light beam; a beam guidance system, configured to guide the imaging light beam from the light source; a beam scanner, configured to receive the imaging light from the beam guidance system, and to generate a scanned imaging light beam; a beam coupler, configured to redirect the scanned imaging light beam; and a wide field of view (WFOV) lens, configured to guide the redirected scanned imaging light beam into a target region of a procedure eye. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173609 | Apparatus for Determining an Ametropia of an Eye - An apparatus for determining an ametropia of an eye | 2015-06-25 |
20150173610 | PIECE OF APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE TOPOGRAPHY AND THICKNESS OF THE CORNEA AND A MEASURING METHOD EMPLOYED TO THIS END - A piece of apparatus for measuring the topography and thickness of the cornea and a measuring method employed to this end, this piece of apparatus comprising a system for tracking ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173611 | OPHTHALMIC APPARATUS, AND TREATMENT SITE MEASURING METHOD FOR THE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic apparatus and to a treatment site measuring method for the apparatus. The ophthalmic apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a first image unit for capturing the lower region of a retina so as to generate an image of the captured retina; a second image unit for capturing the local region of the retina indicated by a surgical operator so as to generate an image of the captured local region of the retina; and a control unit for mapping the image of the local region of the retina generated by the second image unit to the image of the retina generated by the first image unit based on the image of the retina generated by the first image unit. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173612 | PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS AND PHOTOGRAPHING METHOD - The present invention provides an ophthalmological apparatus capable of displaying a plurality of fundus tomographic images. A photographing apparatus includes a fundus imaging unit adapted to capture a fundus image of a subject's eye, a scanning unit adapted to scan a desired position of the fundus of the subject's eye to capture tomographic images of the subject's eye, a measuring unit adapted to measure movement amounts of the fundus of the subject's eye by performing pattern matching between a plurality of feature points in the acquired fundus image and feature points in another fundus image newly acquired at a different time, and a control unit adapted to control the scanning unit based on the measured movement amounts. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173613 | Visualization of Eye Anatomy - A system for visualization of eye anatomy includes at least one camera having a view vector along a first axis when in a first position, a housing to which the at least one camera is coupled, wherein the housing is configured to engage an eye of a patient such that the at least one camera is positioned adjacent the eye, and an actuator that moves the at least one camera from the first position to a second position, wherein the at least one camera, when in the second position, has a view vector along a second axis that is offset from the first axis. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173614 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A biological information measurement apparatus includes a sensor unit, a processing unit which detects biological information based on sensor information from the sensor unit, a communication unit which transmits the biological information to an information processing apparatus, and a time output unit which outputs time. The communication unit obtains a delay time of the transmission timing of the biological information based on apparatus-specific information, obtains a first transmission timing based on the time output from the time output unit, and transmits the biological information at a second transmission timing delayed from a first transmission timing by the obtained delay time. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173615 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A biological information measurement apparatus includes a sensor unit, a processing unit which detects first biological information and second biological information based on sensor information obtained from the sensor unit, a communication unit which transmits the first biological information and the second biological information to an information processing apparatus, and a storage unit which stores the second biological information. The communication unit transmits the first biological information in a first communication cycle and transmits the second biological information stored in the storage unit in a second communication cycle longer than the first communication cycle. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173616 | SYSTEM FOR HEALTH MONITORING SENSOR PLACEMENT - Various disclosed embodiments include apparatus and systems for providing health monitoring sensor placement. An apparatus includes a sensor device, comprising one or more sensors to respectively collect sensor data, a memory configured to store the sensor data, communication logic configured to provide the sensor data to an external electronic device. The sensor device is configured to be disposed within and removably coupled to a wristband device. When the sensor device is disposed within the wristband device, the sensor device contacts the skin of a user when the wristband device is worn by the user. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173617 | Multi-Sensor Data Collection and/or Processing - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173618 | OPTICAL BRAIN-FUNCTION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - An optical brain-function measurement apparatus includes a light source unit that generates infrared light to be radiated onto a human head; a detection unit that detects the infrared light which is diffusely-reflected within the human head and which is exited from one or more head position; and an optical system that guides the infrared light emitted from the light source unit toward the human head and that controls an infrared-light irradiation position on a surface of the human head. At least one of the light source unit and the detection unit is of a non-contact type. The one or more head positions detected by the detection unit include at least one position that is different from the infrared-light irradiation position controlled by the optical system. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173619 | ORGAN MAPPING SYSTEM USING AN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY PROBE - Systems and methods for scanning an organ or other extended volumes of body tissue using one or more Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) probes are presented. Some embodiments provide equipment for managing a plurality of OCT penetrations into a tissue or organ, and provide some or all of the following: detection and/or control of OCT probe positions and orientations (and optionally, that of other imaging modalities) detecting changes in body tissue positions, registering and mapping OCT scan results and optionally input from other imaging modalities, integrating OCT scan information and/or information from other modalities and/or recorded historical information, optionally some or all of the above with reference to a common coordinate system. Some embodiments comprise a display for displaying some or all of this information. In some embodiments, inferences based on observed portions of the organ relative to non-observed portions of an organ are displayed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING SUBSURFACES OF A TARGET MATERIAL - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for aligning first and second light signals on an optical path directed to a target, where the first light signal provides a visualization of the target, and a portion of the second light signal reflects from at least one subsurface of the target. The method also includes aligning a first focal point of the first light signal and a second focal point of the second light signal, where the first focal point is at least in a first proximate location of the second focal point, and adjusting a first position of the first and second focal points to be in at least a second proximate location of the target without adjusting the at least first proximate location of the first focal point relative to the second focal point. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173621 | Imaging Fluorescence or Luminescence Lifetime - Among other things, devices for use in fluorescence or luminescence lifetime imaging are described. The devices include integrated complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chips that include an imaging region and a time-to-digital converter. The imaging region includes a photodetector for receiving optical signals. The time-to-digital converter provides digital phase output based on the received optical signals. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173622 | Forward Scanning-Optical Probes, Circular Scan Patterns, Offset Fibers - An optical light scanning probe is presented, the probe comprising a handle, shaped for grasping by a user; a cannula, protruding from a distal portion of the handle with an outer diameter smaller than 20 gauge; an optical fiber with a distal fiber-portion off a probe-axis, configured to receive a light from a light-source at a proximal fiber-portion, and to emit the received light at the distal fiber-portion; a fixed beam forming unit, disposed at a distal portion of the cannula, configured to receive the light from the distal fiber-portion, and to deflect the received light toward a target region; and a fiber actuator, housed at least partially in the handle, configured to move the distal fiber-portion to scan the deflected light along a scanning curve in the target region. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173623 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION USEFUL IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ABNORMALITIES OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - Disclosed are methods useful for providing information useful in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities as well as ingestible devices useful for providing information useful in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173624 | DENTAL SHADE MATCHING METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and device for determining the correct shade for porcelain crowns, composite fillings and other dental restorations comprising generating a light spectrum in at least two distinct wavelength spectra in sequence under the control of the operator of the light source generating the light spectrum with light in the first wavelength spectrum corresponding to daylight to enable the dentist or dental professional to perform a shade match the way a patient would view their restoration outside of a dental office in a real world environment and then switching to a second wavelength spectrum corresponding to either room light or ambient light. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173625 | HIGH FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS - High frequency ultrasound transducers configured for use with photoacoustics systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an ultrasound transducer stack includes a transducer layer and an at least partially optically reflective lens layer. The lens can include a lens material doped with a plurality of optically reflective particles. In another embodiment, the transducer stack can further include a matching layer comprising a matrix material doped with a plurality of optically reflective particles. In a further embodiment, the transducer stack can include an optically reflective matching layer positioned proximate a front surface of an acoustic lens. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173626 | PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND PROBE FOR PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - The light irradiation range of a probe for a photoacoustic measurement apparatus is increased. The probe for a photoacoustic measurement apparatus includes a light transmission unit that irradiates a subject with light, and a photoacoustic wave detector | 2015-06-25 |
20150173627 | PULSE MEASUREMENT DEVICE, PULSE MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND PULSE MEASUREMENT PROGRAM - A pulse measurement device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a data obtainment unit that obtains a pulse wave signal by detecting a pulse wave using a pulse wave sensor, an exercise intensity obtainment unit that obtains an exercise intensity signal by detecting movement using a body movement sensor, a storage unit that stores the pulse wave signal, a frequency conversion unit that finds a frequency spectrum of the pulse wave signal by converting the time-domain pulse wave signal into a frequency domain, a searched range setting unit that sets a searched frequency range for searching for an intensity peak along a frequency axis of the frequency spectrum, a peak extraction unit that extracts an intensity peak from the searched frequency range, and a pulse rate calculation unit that finds a pulse rate of the measurement subject based on a frequency of the extracted intensity peak. The searched range setting unit changes the searched frequency range based on an exercise intensity indicated by the exercise intensity signal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173628 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Measuring Fingertip Heart Rate - A system and method of tracking activity includes a motion sensor, a light source and a light detector. The light detector is configured to capture an amount of the light that is reflected back to the light detector, at least a first portion of the light reflected back to the light detector is reflected from a blood vessel disposed under a skin of a user when the user places the skin over the heart rate monitor location on the housing. A processor is in communication with the motion sensor and the light detector and can process the reflected light to identify heart beats of the user and produce an indication of a heart rate. The indication of the heart rate can be displayed on the display screen as an option, in addition to the metrics that quantify the motion data. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173629 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING INTRAVASCULAR PRESSURE - What is described is an apparatus for intravascular pressure measurement, comprising an elongate body and a first pressure sensor. The elongate body includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, the body defines a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the body, the lumen is sized and shaped to allow the passage of a guidewire therethrough, and the body includes an annular wall extending from the lumen to an outer surface of the body. The first pressure sensor is disposed entirely within the wall of the distal portion of the body, and the pressure sensor includes a sensor cover coupled to the wall. An exterior surface of the sensor cover and the outer surface of the body are substantially aligned. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173630 | PULSE WAVE DETECTION METHOD, PULSE WAVE DETECTION APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A pulse wave detection method includes obtaining an image obtained by photographing a subject with an imaging device, extracting intensities representative of signal components of a specific frequency band for respective wavelength components among signals of a plurality of wavelength components included in the image, calculating, using the intensities extracted for the respective wavelength components, a weight coefficient by which a signal is multiplied when the signals are calculated between the wavelength components to minimize an arithmetic value of the signal components in the specific frequency band after multiplication, multiplying at least one of the signals of the respective wavelength components by the weight coefficient, performing arithmetic operation on the signals between the wavelength components after multiplication by the weight coefficient, and detecting pulse waves of the subject using a signal after the arithmetic operation. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173631 | HEART RATE DATA COLLECTION - One innovative aspect is directed to heart rate data collection. In some implementations, a circuit includes a light detector for generating a first electrical signal based on received light. The circuit includes a switching circuit, having a first and a second configuration, configured to receive a first voltage signal based on the first electrical signal and to switch among the first and the second configurations. The circuit includes first and second sampling circuits for sampling a value of the first voltage signal when the switching circuit is in the first configuration and second configurations, respectively. The circuit includes an ambient light cancellation circuit for generating a current signal to counter a first component of the first electrical signal when the first switching circuit is in the first configuration. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173632 | PORTABLE DETECTING DEVICE WITH TWO ELECTRODES - The invention is suitable for the communication and electron field, and provides a portable detecting device with two electrodes, the portable detecting device comprises: a main body of the portable detecting device and a wrist strap, wherein the main body of the portable detecting device comprises: a front and a back, wherein the front comprises a first lead electrode detecting a finger signal; and the back comprises a second lead electrode detecting a wrist signal. The technical solution provided by the present invention has the advantage of convenient for users to carry and easy for users obtaining the data thereof. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173633 | BIOMETRIC INFORMATION MEASURING APPARATUS - A measuring apparatus includes a case unit that is provided with a detection unit that detects biometric information; a band unit that fixes the case unit to a living body; and a buckle unit that is connected to the band unit to form a ring shape and has an adjustable length. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173634 | METHOD FOR MONITORING PRESSURE EXERTED ALONG THE LENGTH OF A BIOLOGICAL CHANNEL - The present invention provides a method for monitoring the actual pressure exerted by the interior wall of a biological channel at different locations along the length of said biological channel. The method comprises: i) introducing into the lumen of the biological channel a device comprising an elongated tube and at least two expandable means located at a predetermined distance on said elongated tube; ii) inflating each of the expandable means to its contact pressure (Pc); and iii) measuring the internal pressure in each expandable means, wherein when said internal pressure is greater than Pc, the actual pressure exerted by the interior wall of the biological channel is equal to the difference between said internal pressure and Pc. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173635 | BIOMEDICAL ELECTRODE - A biocompatible, implantable electrode for electrically active medical devices. The implantable medical electrode has a surface geometry which optimizes the electrical performance of the electrode, while mitigating the undesirable effects associated with prior art porous surfaces. The electrode has an optimized surface topography for improved electrical performance. Such a electrode is suitable for devices which may be permanently implanted in the human body as stimulation electrodes, such as pacemakers, or as sensors of medical conditions. Such is achieved by the application of ultrafast high energy pulses to the surface of a solid, monolithic electrode material for the purpose of increasing the surface area and thereby decreasing its after-potential polarization. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173636 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING NEURAL TISSUE - An example of a system comprises a patch of electrodes for placement on tissue containing neural tissue, and a tissue tester configured to measure an electrical characteristic of tissue. The tissue tester may include a test controller and switches. The test controller and the switches may be configured to connect different combinations of the electrodes to create subsets of two or more electrodes to measure the electrical characteristic of tissue using the subsets. The test controller may be configured to measure an electrical characteristic of tissue using the subsets within the set of electrodes placed on the tissue, and compare measurements of the electrical characteristic and identify a neural target for a therapy based on the comparison of the measurements of the electrical characteristic for tissue at the neural target relative to adjacent non-neural tissue. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173637 | Detecting Neuronal Action Potentials Using a Convolutive Compound Action Potential Model - A system and method detect neuronal action potential signals from tissue responding to electrical stimulation signals. A compound discharge latency distribution (CDLD) of the neural tissue is derived by deconvolving a tissue response measurement signal taken responsive to electrical stimulation of the neural tissue by a stimulation electrode, with an elementary unit response signal representing voltage change at a measurement electrode due to the electrical stimulation. The CDLD is compared to known physiological data to detect an NAP signal from the tissue response measurement signal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173638 | DIRECT COMPARISON OF MULTIPLE HEALTHCARE WAVES - Methods and systems are directed to the evaluation of a particular healthcare activity by comparing the plurality of waves of the healthcare activity from two or more of the same healthcare activity. This includes the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and its use in comparing two or more ECGs of a patient. Two or more different ECG tracings are overlaid in order to compare them directly. Physicians also have the ability to time-shift one or more of the waves forward or backward in time so that relevant points on the waves line up and better correlate with the other corresponding waves. The ECG tracings and the waves are displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI). | 2015-06-25 |
20150173639 | BIOELECTRODE - The object of the invention is to provide a biomedical electrode which enables a user to easily attach by oneself without making any mistake with no specialized knowledge being required. This object can be solved by a biomedical electrode used for transmitting electrostimulation to a biomedical electrode used for transmitting electric stimulations to a biological body, for sensing electric signals from a biological body, or for both, by contacting said biomedical electrode to the biological body, in which said biomedical electrode comprises: a base material | 2015-06-25 |
20150173640 | APPARATUS FOR USE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON AT LEAST ONE MUSCLE IN A PATIENT - Apparatus ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173641 | Detecting or Validating a Detection of a State Change from a Template of Heart Rate Derivative Shape or Heart Beat Wave Complex - Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting and/or validating a detection of a state change by matching the shape of one or more of an cardiac data series, a heart rate variability data series, or at least a portion of a heart beat complex, derived from cardiac data, to an appropriate template. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173642 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - In a method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging, an improved saturation of magnetic resonance signals during an acquisition sequence is achieved by the acquisition sequence including at least one acquisition cycle, this acquisition cycle including a saturation pulse set composed of one or more saturation pulses, a first trigger window and a second trigger window. The first trigger window and the second trigger window are temporally delimited from one another. The first trigger window and the second trigger window are activated on the basis of a trigger signal. At least one saturation pulse of the saturation pulse set takes place during the first trigger window. Data acquisition takes place during the second trigger window. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173643 | LOW-PROFILE LOCATION PAD FOR MAGNETIC-BASED INTRA-BODY PROBE TRACKING SYSTEM - A location pad includes a housing having a flat surface and multiple field generators. The multiple field generators are fixed to the housing and are configured to generate respective magnetic fields having respective axes that are perpendicular to the flat surface. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173644 | Marker-Based Tool Tracking - An ophthalmic surgical tool has a marker positioned at a distal portion of the ophthalmic surgical tool. The distal portion of the ophthalmic surgical tool is inserted into an eye along with the marker to perform surgeries in the eye. An imaging device captures images of the fundus of the eye including the distal portion of the ophthalmic surgical tool. An image processor processes the captured images to identify and extract the marker from the captured images. The marker has a high-contrast feature in a visible light or infrared light range or other spectral ranges. Thus, the image processor may identify and extract the marker from the captured images. Indicators may be generated based on the marker and be overlaid with the captured or processed images of the fundus and displayed to a user to indicate surgical information to the user. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173645 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC REFERENCING AND REGISTRATION USED WITH SURGICAL AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES - A medical reference and registration system includes a substrate configured for placement on an external surface of a patient such that the substrate conforms to and moves with the external surface of the patient. The medical reference and registration system also includes multiple integrated sensor-fiducial marker devices mounted on the substrate. Each integrated sensor-fiducial marker device includes a sensor and at least one fiducial marker coupled to the sensor. Each sensor is pre-aligned with respect to the at least one fiducial marker so that a location of each fiducial marker is known with respect to its respective sensor. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173646 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH REMOTE ACTIVATION - The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173647 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICE - A system is configured to generate a pressurized flow of gas comprised of a first gas having a partial pressure that varies in a predetermined manner. This may be used, for example, to simulate a previous and/or theoretical respiratory gas flow that was produced (or could have been produced) by a subject. The system is configured to deliver the pressurized flow of gas to a testing system configured to measure the partial pressure the first gas in flows of gas. This may provide an opportunity to determine the response of individual testing systems to various clinical circumstances. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173648 | HEALTH SUPPORT DEVICE, METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORED WITH PROGRAM - A health support device | 2015-06-25 |
20150173649 | 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 ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173650 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDICATING POINT WHOSE LOCATION HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BASED ON TYPE OF CALIPER IN MEDICAL IMAGE - A method of obtaining a medical image with respect to an object, setting a measurement item and a type of caliper with respect to the image, selecting a point in the medical image based on an external input, adjusting a location of the selected point, based on the type of caliper that has been set, and indicating the location-adjusted point in the medical image, is provided. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173651 | COLPOMETER - DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE DIAMETER OF THE VAGINAL FORNIX - Colpometer—device for measuring the diameter of the fundus vaginalis is an instrument for medical use that does not exist on the market and is produced from AISI 420 stainless steel for reuse after autoclave sterilization or produced from polyethylene polymer for disposable use. The device allows measurement of the diameter of the vaginal fornix to enable the medical professional to ascertain said measurement and thus to selected the size of intravaginal component to be used. It has a curved rod with a graduated scale in centimeters that is capable of measuring the distance between the distal ends of the instrument when open. The distance between the open distal ends inside the fundus vaginalis allows verification, using the centimeter scale, of the diameter of the fundus vaginalis. The ovoid distal end thereof allows insertion into the vagina without the risk of unexpected lesions occurring. It provides the appropriate dimensions of the vaginal fornix (FIG. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173652 | TREADMILL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A treadmill arrangement, comprising a treadmill frame and an endless belt driven by a drive and running across rollers held in the treadmill frame and whose surface serves as a walking or running surface, with handholds being mounted at upwardly extending side parts or a front part of the treadmill frame on both sides of the belt, and wherein a force sensor system with a holding force evaluation device on the output side for the time-dependent registration and optionally evaluation processing of the holding force, which is subject to the direction in space, introduced by the user into the or each handhold when using the treadmill arrangement and/or actuating means for controlling a parameter and/or a function of the treadmill arranged are assigned to at least one of the handholds. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173653 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND MONITORING A CARDIAC STATUS OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a method for accurately and reliably determining a cardiac status of a patient. An implantable medical device, IMD, comprises a sensor arrangement adapted to sense signals related to mechanical activity of the heart and an activity level sensor arrangement adapted to sense an activity level of the patient. Further, the IMD calculates a percentage of left ventricular diastolic time (PLVDT) for a cardiac cycle corresponding to a relation between a diastolic time interval and a cardiac cycle time interval using the determined systolic and diastolic time intervals or a percentage of left ventricular systolic time (PLVST) for a cardiac cycle corresponding to a relation between a systolic interval time interval and a cardiac cycle time interval using. A cardiac status is determined based on the calculated PLVDT (or PLVST) and on an activity level of the patient. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173654 | ACTIVITY, POSTURE AND HEART MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and a method for monitoring activity and posture of a person in correlation with the person's heat activity, comprising a) simultaneously detecting first linear accelerations and first angular speeds of rotation of an upper part of the person's body, second linear accelerations and second angular speeds of rotation of a lower part of the person's body, and the person's electrocardiogram signal; and b) determining the person's activity and posture from the first and second linear accelerations, the first and second angular speeds of rotation, and at least one of: i) a derivation signal, ii) heart rate and iii) a respiratory rate, of the person from the electrocardiogram signal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173655 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING ACTIVITY RESPONSE VECTOR - A medical device and associated method evaluate vectors of a multi-dimensional accelerometer by receiving a signal from the accelerometer for each of the vectors and determining a metric from the signal for each of the vectors during a first sensing condition and during a second sensing condition. The difference between the metrics determined for the first sensing condition and the second sensing condition for each of the vectors is determined. One of the vectors is selected, based upon the determined differences, for monitoring the patient. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173656 | IMPLANTABLE NANOSENSOR - An implantable nanosensor includes a stent to be implanted inside a fluid conduit. The stent has a well in a surface of the stent. The implantable nanosensor further includes a nanoscale-patterned sensing substrate disposed in the well. The nanoscale-patterned sensing substrate is to produce an optical scattering response signal indicative of a presence of an analyte in a fluid carried by the fluid conduit when interrogated by an optical stimulus signal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173657 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods - Method and system for determining real time analyte concentration including an analyte sensor having a portion in fluid contact with an interstitial fluid under a skin layer, an on-body electronics including a housing coupled to the analyte sensor and configured for positioning on the skin layer, the on-body electronics housing including a plurality of electrical contacts, on the housing; and a data analysis unit having a data analysis unit housing and a plurality of probes, on the housing. Each of the probes configured to electrically couple to a respective electrical contact when the data analysis unit is positioned in physical contact with the on-body electronics. The one or more signals on the probes correspond to one or more of a substantially real time monitored analyte concentration level (MACL), MACL over a predetermined time period, or a rate of change of the MACL, or combinations thereof, are provided. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173658 | Tear Fluid Conductivity Sensor - Disclosed herein is a fluid conductivity sensor that can be used to obtain in-vivo measurements of conductivity of biological fluid samples, for example, to determine osmolarity. The conductivity sensor can be disposed on a substrate that is at least partially embedded within a polymeric material of a body-mountable device. The conductivity sensor can include a frame having a trench formed therein that defines a fluid sample cell. First and second electrodes can be formed on sidewalls of the trench, such that the first and second electrodes are on opposite sides of the fluid sample cell. A controller in the body-mountable device can operate the sensor by applying a voltage to the electrodes and measuring a current through a fluid occupying the fluid sample cell. The body-mountable device may indicate the current measurements wirelessly using an antenna. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173659 | Cumulative Measurement of an Analyte - A method of monitoring the level of an analyte such as glucose in a subject comprises repeated steps of extracting a quantity of the analyte from the subject into a sample, for example using reverse iontophoresis, then measuring the concentration of the analyte with a method that depletes the analyte. Whereas known methods aim to deplete the analyte fully between extraction steps, the present method allows the concentration to build up with each cycle and measures successive changes in concentration. The higher concentrations present permit more reliable measurements to be made. The sample may be primed with an initial quantity of the analyte. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173660 | Blood Collection Assembly And Method for Use Thereof - A blood collection cartridge has a distal end, a proximal end, and defines a container interior. The cartridge includes a resealable closure sealing the distal end of the container, having a closure distal end and a closure proximal end. The cartridge also includes a cap sealing the proximal end of the container, having a cap distal end and a cap proximal end. The cartridge further includes a stopper disposed within the container interior sized relative to the container to provide sealing engagement with the sidewall of the container, the stopper having a stopper distal end and a stopper proximal end. A first fluid reservoir is bounded by the sidewall between the closure proximal end and the stopper distal end, and a second fluid reservoir is bounded by the sidewall between the cap distal end and the stopper proximal end. An anticoagulant is disposed within the first fluid reservoir. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173661 | Medical Device Applicators - On-body analyte monitoring devices configured for uncompressed and compressed configurations and methods of using the analyte monitoring devices are disclosed. The devices comprise a collapsible housing, wherein upon desired placement and user application of force to the housing converts the analyte monitoring device from an uncompressed configuration to a low-profile compressed state while guiding an analyte sensor through the skin and into contact with bodily fluid to measure and analyte level therein. Also provided are systems and kits. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173662 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY-INVASIVE ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS MEASUREMENT - Provided are systems and methods for minimally invasive arterial blood gas measurements. Blood samples are collected using capillary microstructures that minimize patient discomfort and collect samples in a manner such that the samples are not exposed to an environment outside of the sample collection portion. One or more characteristics of the blood sample are then calculated and used to derive one or more arterial blood gas measurements for the sample. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173663 | VASCULAR ACCESS BLOOD COLLECTION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure is directed to a needle assembly for drawing blood. The needle assembly can be a standalone or part of an over-the-needle medical device, such as an intravenous catheter. A blood collection device is attached directly or indirectly to the needle hub of the needle assembly and/or to a catheter hub, such as through a Y-site or adaptor connected to a tubing that is connected to the catheter hub. The needle is configured to access the vascular system to draw blood, which then passes to the blood collection device via the needle lumen, which has a tip having a discontinuity opening, an opening with a movable stem, or a shaft element with a lumen. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173664 | METHOD, DEVICE AND KIT TO IMPROVE BLOOD SAMPLES SIZE FROM LANCET OR NEEDLE - A collection device holder is designed to hold a plurality of blood collection tubes. The holder includes a support member and a plurality of holding portions. Each of the plurality of holding portions is configured to hold a blood collection tube with respect to the support member such that inlets of the plurality of blood collection tubes are arranged in a predetermined pattern with respect to one another. In a preferred aspect, the predetermined pattern corresponds to a predetermined pattern of a plurality of spaced sharpened tips of a lancet device. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173665 | STATE ESTIMATION DEVICE AND STATE ESTIMATION PROGRAM - According to the present disclosure, a state estimation device estimating a state of a monitoring target based on an involuntary eye movement of an eyeball of the monitoring target is provided. The state estimation device in the present disclosure includes a microsaccade information acquisition portion obtaining microsaccade information that includes a state of variation of a gaze angle when a microsaccade of the involuntary eye movement occurs, and a state estimation portion estimating the state of the monitoring target based on the microsaccade information. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173666 | In-Situ Concussion Monitor - An in-situ physiologic monitor for a body is disclosed. The in-situ physiologic monitor comprises an electronic monitoring module, wherein the electronic monitoring module is capable of logging an electronic monitoring module sensed parameter; and a body attachment component, wherein the body attachment component attaches the electronic monitoring module to the body. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173667 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRESSURE MAPPING AND 3-D SUBJECT REPOSITIONING FOR PREVENTING PRESSURE WOUNDS - A pressure wound prevention system operable to prompt at least one caregiver to reposition a subject at risk of developing a pressure wound. The system includes a pressure-detection surface comprising a plurality of pressure sensors configured to monitor pressure exerted upon the pressure-detection surface by the subject as well as orientation sensors configured to monitor an angle of the pressure-detection surface. A processor is operable to interpret and analyze data from the sensors and to provide indications to a caregiver when the subject requires repositioning. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173668 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASONIC IMAGING SYSTEM - A three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging system comprises a vertical stand ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150173669 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INJURY-BASED PARTICIPATION MANAGEMENT FOR TEAM ACTIVITIES - An approach for providing diagnostic information regarding one or more impacts sustained by one or more users while the one or more users are participating in a team activity is described. A diagnostic platform detects one or more impacts sustained by a user, wherein the user is part of a team with one or more other users engaged in a team activity. The diagnostic platform generates a recommendation for a level of participation of the user, the one or more other users, or a combination thereof in the team activity based on the one or more impacts, a severity level of the one or more impacts, or a combination thereof. The diagnostic platform further presents the recommendation, a representation of the severity level, a representation of the level of participation, or a combination thereof in a user interface. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BIOMETRIC MONITORING - An approach for monitoring a sleeping subject includes receiving an input for specifying an attachment position of a monitoring device attached to a subject, calibrating a resting positioning of the subject based on the attachment position, analyzing sensor information collected from the monitoring device to determine a movement of the subject into a potentially dangerous position with respect to the calibrated resting position, wherein the monitoring device includes an array of sensors including an accelerometer, one or more biometric sensors, or a combination thereof. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173671 | Physiological Monitoring Method and System - A method and system of physiological monitoring, includes measuring a quantity relating to a first subject with a first sensor positioned in or in proximity of the first subject and configured to provide a first signal, measuring a quantity relating to a second subject with a second sensor positioned in or in proximity of the second subject and configured to provide a second signal, and analyzing the first and the second signal and the interrelation of the first and second signal in order to determine at least one event relating to the first and/or the second subject. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173672 | Device to detect, assess and treat Snoring, Sleep Apneas and Hypopneas - The present Invention (the “Invention”) relates to an apparatus to detect, assess and end occurrences of snoring, sleep apnea events and hypopnea episodes, in a manner that will decrease or eliminate hypoxia, hypercapnia and the disturbance of cardiac and pulmonary hemodynamics, and give users of the apparatus a report of their critical sleep data each morning | 2015-06-25 |
20150173673 | CONTROLLED SYMPATHECTOMY AND MICRO-ABLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A catheter system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A catheter system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173674 | DETECTING AND COMMUNICATING HEALTH CONDITIONS - This disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for detecting physiological parameters, and for communicating information related to the detected physiological parameters to the user, the user's caregiver, and medical personnel. For example, some systems described herein can be configured to detect a user's hypoglycemic event, and to thereafter alert the user, caregivers, and medical personnel to the occurrence of the hypoglycemic event. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173675 | BIOMETRIC INFORMATION DETECTING APPARATUS - A biometric information detecting apparatus includes: a band unit; a case unit that is attached to the band unit; a sensor unit that is provided in the case unit; and a processing unit that is provided in the case unit and detects biometric information based on a detection signal from the sensor unit. The band unit includes an inner surface having a first curved surface shape on a side thereof that faces a test object when the biometric information detecting apparatus is mounted, and the case unit includes an outer surface having a second curved surface shape that faces the inner surface of the band unit. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173676 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER OF PLAYERS ENGAGED IN A SPORTING ACTIVITY - The present invention provides a system for monitoring a physiological parameter of players engaged in a sporting activity. The system includes a plurality of reporting units, a controller, and a signaling device. The reporting unit has an arrangement of sensing devices that measure the physiological parameter of an individual player and generate parameter data. The controller receives the parameter data transmitted from each reporting unit and then processes the parameter data to calculate a parameter result. When the parameter result exceeds a predetermined value, the controller communicates with a signaling device that provides an alert to sideline personnel to monitor the player(s) in question. The system also includes a remote storage device for holding historical data collected by the system which permits subsequent analysis. The system can monitor a number of player physiological parameters, including the acceleration of a player's body part that experiences an impact and the temperature of each player. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173677 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR MEASURING BIO-IMPEDANCE AND/OR A BIO-POTENTIAL OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY - Measurement device for measuring a bio-impedance and/or a bio-potential of a human or animal body and adapted to be worn on the body, including: at least two electrode sensors. Each of the at least two electrode sensors includes a first electrical contact configured to be in electrical contact with the skin of the body when the system is worn, and a second electrical contact. A single electrical connector electrically connects the at least two electrode sensors with each other via the second electrical contact. An active device is configured to cooperate with a subset of the at least two electrode sensors such that the potential of the electrical connector is substantially equal to a projected potential determined from the potential of the first electrical contact of each electrode sensor of the subset when the measurement device is worn. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173678 | GARMENT MRI ANTENNA ARRAY - An MRI antenna array including a housing and a substrate, antenna elements and circuitry encapsulated by the housing. The housing, antenna elements, and substrate are flexible to allow the housing to distort in three dimensions to closely conform to contours of a patient. The antenna elements are mounted to the substrate in a manner that permits each element to maintain a desired resonance when the housing is distorted in three dimensions. The circuitry is electrically coupled with the antenna elements to maintain tuning and isolation of the elements when the housing is distorted in three dimensions. The housing, antenna elements, and substrate may be elastic to allow the housing to be worn by a plurality of different sized patients so that the housing is in close contact with the patient and conforms to contours of the patient. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173679 | THERMOCHROMIC FABRICS UTILIZING CHOLESTERIC LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL - A thermochromic fabric utilizing cholesteric liquid crystals includes a fabric material or garment formed therefrom. The liquid crystal material is patterned with a plurality of different liquid crystal formulations, whereby each formulation has high thermal sensitivity over a narrow temperature range. As a result, the aggregate pattern of liquid crystal material formed on the thermochromic fabric allows the thermochromic fabric to have high thermal sensitivity over a broad temperature range. As such, the fabric or garment may be worn on specific body parts of a patient, such as his or her feet, to assist in making a medical diagnosis. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173680 | Sensor Electrodes in a Bio-compatible Device - A method may involve providing a conductive pattern on a bio-compatible layer. The conductive pattern may include a first conductive layer that comprises a first metal and a second conductive layer that comprises a second metal. The second conductive layer may be over the first conductive layer, and the first metal may be more malleable than the second metal. The method may also include mounting an electrical component to the conductive pattern to provide an electrochemical sensor. The electrochemical sensor may be configured for use in a body-mountable device. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173681 | MOBILE TRANSDUCER HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A transducer holder assembly for attachment to a patient includes a support member with a contact surface and an oppositely disposed connection surface. The support member includes at least one electrode disposed on the contact surface. A first mating member is coupled to the connection surface. A housing is configured to receive and hold at least a portion of a transducer. The housing includes a second mating member configured to releasably mate with the first mating member via a snap-fit mechanism. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173682 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - An intravascular sensor delivery device for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient, such as blood pressure, within a vascular structure or passage. In some embodiments, the device can be used to measure the pressure gradient across a stenotic lesion or heart valve. For example, such a device may be used to measure fractional flow reserve (FFR) across a stenotic lesion in order to assess the severity of the lesion. The sensor delivery device has a distal sleeve configured to pass or slide over a standard medical guidewire. Some distance back from the sensor and distal sleeve, the device separates from the guidewire to permit independent control of the sensor delivery device and the guidewire. The sensor delivery device can be sized to pass over different sizes of guidewires to enable usage in coronary and peripheral arteries, for example. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173683 | System and Method for Acquisition of Biopotential Signals with Motion Artifact Reduction - A biopotential signal acquisition system including an analogue readout unit configured to receive an analogue biopotential signal, which may be acquired from at least one electrode attached to a body; and to extract an analogue measured biopotential signal and an analogue reference signal. The system also includes an ADC unit configured to provide a digital version of the analogue measured biopotential signal and the analogue reference signal, a digital filter unit configured to calculate a digital motion artifact estimate based on the digital version of the measured biopotential signal and the reference signal. The system further comprises a reference signal processing unit configured to convert the reference signal into a new reference signal being provided to the digital filter unit based on the correlation between the measured biopotential signal and the reference signal. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173684 | LESION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, SIMILAR CASE SEARCHING APPARATUS, LESION DETERMINATION METHOD, SIMILAR CASE SEARCHING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A lesion determination apparatus includes: a number-of-images acquiring unit configured to acquire and record, on occurrence of a direction change that is either a first state in which a second operation instruction is received immediately after receipt of a first operation instruction or a second state in which the first operation instruction is received immediately after a receipt of the second operation instruction, a number of one-directionally viewed images that is either a number of tomography images continuously viewed in response to continuous first operation instructions including the first operation instruction in the first state or a number of tomography images continuously viewed in response to continuous second operation instructions including the second operation instruction in the second state; and a locality determining unit configured to determine whether the object part is a focal lesion or a diffuse lesion based on a change in the number of one-directionally viewed images. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173685 | TRIAGE SCORING SYSTEM - The application discloses a method of determining the severity of symptoms in a patient comprising (i) producing a triage score, such as an early warning score (EWS) modified early warning score (MEWS), paediatric early warning score (PEWS), NHS early warning score (NEWS), simple clinical score (SCS), rapid emergency score (REMS) or mortality in emergency department sepsis score for the patient, (ii) measuring an amount of free light chains (FLC), preferably combined free light chains (cFLC), in a sample from the patient, and (iii) using the triage score and the amount of FLC measured to assess the severity of symptoms in the patient. This also allows patients to be triaged to provide better treatment of them. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173686 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASURING DEVICE - A biological information measuring device includes a biological-information detecting unit configured to detect biological information of a human body on which the biological information measuring device is worn, an acceleration detecting unit configured to detect acceleration, a mode setting unit configured to set, among a plurality of operation modes set on the basis of a change in the detected acceleration, an operation mode corresponding to a change pattern of the acceleration, and an executing unit configured to execute processing corresponding to the set operation mode. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173687 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POWER OPTIMIZATION IN A MEDICAL DEVICE - A physiological monitoring system may use photonic signals to determine physiological parameters. The system may vary parameters of a light drive signal used to generate the photonic signal from a light source such that power consumption is reduced or optimized. Parameters may include light intensity, firing rate, duty cycle, other suitable parameters, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the system may use information from a first light source to generate a light drive signal for a second light source. In some embodiments, the system may vary parameters in a way substantially synchronous with physiological pulses, for example, cardiac pulses. In some embodiments, the system may vary parameters in response to an external trigger. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173688 | MEDICAL MONITOR - A medical monitor is provided. The medical monitor may include a plurality of sheets and a power source electrically connected in series with an alarm and an open circuit. The plurality of sheets may include a distal side and a proximal side. The open circuit may be sandwiched between distal sides of adjacent sheets. A user may mount either proximal side to a bleed site on a patient where bleeding can occur, for example, entry points for intravenous applications. The plurality of sheets may allow blood to flow from the bleed site through the proximal side and through distal side so that the blood may close the open circuit, so that the alarm is powered. | 2015-06-25 |
20150173689 | PULSE DETECTION USING PATIENT PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - The presence of a cardiac pulse in a patient is determined by evaluating physiological signals in the patient. In one embodiment, a medical device evaluates optical characteristics of light transmitted into a patient to ascertain physiological signals, such as pulsatile changes in general blood volume proximate a light detector module. Using these features, the medical device determines whether a cardiac pulse is present in the patient. The medical device may also be configured to report whether the patient is in a VF, VT, asystole, or PEA condition, in addition to being in a pulseless condition, and prompt different therapies, such as chest compressions, rescue breathing, defibrillation, and PEA-specific electrotherapy, depending on the analysis of the physiological signals. Auto-capture of a cardiac pulse using pacing stimuli is further provided. | 2015-06-25 |