37th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210282607 | DEPLOYABLE TRANSFER MEMBER FOR A LAVATORY - A lavatory includes a toilet, a wall proximate to the toilet, and a transfer member moveably secured to the wall. The transfer member is moveable between a stowed position away from the toilet, and a deployed position. At least a portion of the transfer member in the deployed position is supported by at least a portion of the toilet. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282608 | EXHAUST SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER - An exhaust system includes a pipe tube for discharging an exhaust air ejected from an exhaust port of an electric vacuum cleaner to a predetermined exterior location, the pipe tube including a tube main body made of a pliable and less-stretchable material, and a cord inserted into the tube main body, the cord being made of a pliable and highly-stretchable material. The cord, when not stretched, has a length close to an actual extension length which permits connection between the exhaust port of the indoor electric vacuum cleaner and the predetermined exterior location. The tube main body is equal in length to the cord when being stretched. In this state, the ventilation function of the tube main body has a maximum value. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282609 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING DEBRIS AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM AUTOMOTIVE BODIES - A vacuum attachment attached to a distal end of a vacuum hose of a vacuum cleaning apparatus in a manufacturing environment includes a deck that extends outward from a central opening. The deck includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a neck extending from the top surface about the central opening, the distal end of the vacuum hose being attached to the neck. The bottom surface engages with a work piece from which debris and particulate matter is to be removed that features a plurality of spacing elements extending from the bottom surface of the deck and a stopper disposed in the central opening and neck of the deck. The stopper include a base portion received in the central opening of the deck, and an opening through which debris and particulate matter is capable of being received into the vacuum hose. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282610 | CLEANING DEVICE HAVING VACUUM CLEANER AND DOCKING STATION AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A cleaning device and a method therefor are provided. The cleaning device includes a vacuum cleaner including a dust collecting container and a docking station to which the dust collecting container is coupled. The docking station includes a suction device configured to move air from the dust collecting container to inside of the docking station, a collector configured to collect a foreign substance that is moved together with the air by driving of the suction device, a suction flow path along which air moves inside the docking station, a flow adjusting device configured to open or close the suction flow path, and at least one processor configured to control the suction device to operate based on the dust collecting container being coupled to the docking station, and control the flow adjusting device to periodically open and close the suction flow path in a state in which the suction device operates. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282611 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprising a suction source operable to generate an airflow, a first stage cyclonic separator configured to separate debris from the airflow, the airflow rotatable about a first stage separator axis in the first stage separator to separate the debris from the airflow, a second stage cyclonic separator downstream from the first stage cyclonic separator, the second stage cyclonic separator configured to separate debris from the airflow, a first stage collector configured to receive debris from the first stage cyclonic separator, and a second stage collector configured to receive debris from the second stage cyclonic separator, the second stage collector being within the first stage collector, the second stage collector having a cross section taken normal to the first stage separator axis that is polygonal. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282612 | AUTONOMOUS VACUUM CLEANER - An autonomous vacuum cleaner includes an autonomously moveable housing carrying a vacuum collection system for generating a working air flow for removing dirt from the surface to be cleaned and storing the dirt in a collection space. Distance sensors for position sensing are mounted to the housing. The distance sensors can be staggered and/or positioned on one or more sides or above a brush chamber for a brushroll. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282613 | CONTROL OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS - A method includes receiving mapping data collected by an autonomous cleaning robot as the autonomous cleaning robot moves about an environment. A portion of the mapping data is indicative of a location of an object in the environment. The method includes defining a clean zone at the location of the object such that the autonomous cleaning robot initiates a clean behavior constrained to the clean zone in response to encountering the clean zone in the environment. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282614 | SELF-PROPELLED VACUUM CLEANER - Provided is a self-propelled vacuum cleaner including: a main body including a pair of wheels on left and right sides, main body moving on a floor surface to clean the floor surface; a drive unit that moves or turns the main body; a step detector (a collision sensor, an obstacle sensor, a ranging sensor, and a camera) that detects a step; and a controller that controls a moving unit based on a detection result of the step detector. The controller controls the drive unit to cause the main body to move by selecting a first route on which the step exists in front of both of the wheels, or a second route on which no step exists any of the wheels, when the step exists only in front of one of the pair of wheels. This provides the self-propelled vacuum cleaner capable of increasing reliability of cleaning on the floor surface. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282615 | ENERGY STORAGE MODULE FOR A HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - An energy storage module for use with an electric device in the shape of an electric hand-held machine tool or a vacuum cleaner, with the energy storage module having a wireless communication interface for wireless communication with an external communication apparatus arranged remote from the energy storage module and a module housing in which an electric storage device with at least one electrically rechargeable storage cell is arranged and on which a device interface is provided for detachable connection of the energy storage module to the electric device, with the device interface having electric device supply contacts for the electric energy supply of the electric device. The device interface of the energy storage module has a data interface separate from the device supply contacts, for data communication with the electric device. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282616 | APPLICATION OF CLEANING SOLUTION ON A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MACHINE - A surface maintenance machine comprises a surface maintenance head assembly with attached surface maintenance tool for collecting debris/fluid using a fluid delivery/recovery system. Embodiments include an outlet nozzle configured to dispense cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle on the surface maintenance tool. The outlet nozzle is fluidly connected to a cleaning fluid source which can vary the intensity of cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle such that different intensities of the cleaning fluid correspond to the cleaning fluid being dispensed on different areas of the surface maintenance tool. Embodiments also include a second outlet nozzle, located opposite the first, which is configured to dispense cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle on the surface maintenance tool. Further embodiments include a pump which can vary the intensity of cleaning fluid exiting the outlet nozzle in a cyclical manner and suspend the cleaning fluid from exiting the outlet nozzle. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282617 | ROBOT MAINTENANCE STATION AND ROBOT CLEANING SYSTEM - A robot maintenance station and a robot cleaning system. The robot maintenance station includes a dock base and a maintenance station body, the maintenance station body is configured on the dock base and provided with a suction unit, the suction unit is configured to provide suction power for sucking garbage. The maintenance station body is provided with a garbage receptacle and a suction tube, the suction tube is in flow communication with the suction unit and is configured to guide the garbage into the garbage receptacle, and the garbage receptacle is detachably mounted at a side wall of the maintenance station body. The embodiments realize automatic emptying of the dust box of the cleaning robot, thereby reducing user burden and improving user experience. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282618 | Cleaning Implement - Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to a cleaning implement that includes a wringer structure that is slidable along an elongate shaft member. The wringer structure further includes a removably coupled scrubbing brush structure. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282619 | BUCKET AND CLEANING SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES SUCH A BUCKET - A bucket includes: at least two chambers which are flow connected to one another by at least one overflow channel. One of the chambers is a combined washing-out/centrifuging chamber for a cleaning device. One of the chambers is a water level-regulating chamber configured to regulate a water level in the washing-out/centrifuging chamber. The water level-regulating chamber contains a displacement body which is movable by a first actuating device. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282620 | DEVICE, WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING A WASHING PROGRAM - A device for customizing a washing program for removing soiling from items being washed in a water-conducting household appliance includes a sensor configured to acquire spectral measurement values of organic compounds in washing water in the water-conducting household appliance. A determination unit determines functional groups of the organic compounds based on the acquired spectral measurement values of the organic compounds, and a customization unit customizes washing parameters of a current washing program based on the determined functional groups. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282621 | DISHWASHER FOR CLEANING ITEMS OF WASHWARE IN THE FORM OF DRINKING VESSELS - A dishwasher ( | 2021-09-16 |
20210282622 | Dynamically Orientable Seating Device - An orientable seating device includes a seat, the orientation of which can be controlled to dynamically affect a desired of yaw, pitch and roll. The seating device can be used to reorient and/or to simulate motion for a seated person for use with video games, virtual reality headsets or goggles, land, water, air or space vehicle simulation, or wireless airborne drones, for example. The device includes a seat mounted on a carriage, which is received in a carriage pedestal. Within the pedestal, a drive wheel positioned under the carriage supports and rotates the carriage by driving an outer sphere-shaped surface of the carriage. The drive wheel can be reoriented around a vertical axis such that any combination of pitch and roll can be achieved by rotating the wheel against the sphere-shaped surface. Yaw can be controlled by a rotatable platform upon which the carriage pedestal can be mounted. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282623 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing apparatus includes a linear matrix operation unit configured to set a matrix coefficient in accordance with an input image signal, and perform a linear matrix operation on the image signal using the set matrix coefficient. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282624 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TOOL DETECTION AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL MODES - A method of detecting a tool being received in a medical system, the method including receiving, in a tool recognition assembly having a first reader with a first detection zone, the tool having a first target. The method also includes acquiring first sensor data from the first reader for the first detection zone and detecting an indication of an absence of the first target when the first sensor data is within a first pre-determined threshold range and logging the absence indication. The method also includes creating an insertion signature associated with the tool being received in the tool recognition assembly by combining, in a chronological sequence, the absence and presence indications from the first reader. The method further includes comparing the insertion signature to a predetermined set of model insertion signatures and determining a characteristic of the tool being received in the tool recognition assembly based on the comparing. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282625 | MOUNTING MEMBER AND ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE - A mounting member includes: a body portion provided in a camera head including an image sensor, the body portion being rotatable about a first axis that passes through the body portion and connectable with an endoscope; a locking protrusion provided in the body portion and configured to lock with the endoscope; a detachable button configured to be movable with respect to the body portion and control attachment and detachment of the endoscope to and from the body portion; and a spring whose load applied to the locking protrusion changes according to an advancing/retreating operation of the detachable button with respect to the body portion, wherein at least one of the body portion and the detachable button includes a through-hole forming a part of a flow path of a liquid to a space in which the locking protrusion in the body portion and the spring member are arranged. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282626 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING THE SIDE WALL OF A BODY LUMEN OR BODY CAVITY SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED VISUALIZATION OF THE SAME AND/OR INCREASED ACCESS TO THE SAME, AND/OR FOR STABILIZING INSTRUMENTS RELATIVE TO THE SAME - Apparatus comprising: a sleeve adapted to be slid over the exterior of an endoscope; a proximal balloon secured to the sleeve near the distal end of the sleeve; a push tube slidably mounted to the sleeve; a distal balloon secured to the distal end of the push tube; and a fitting for allowing air to be evacuated from the space between the sleeve and the endoscope. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282627 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR AN INSTRUMENT ACCESSORY - The present disclosure, in its various aspects, is directed to instrument accessory devices, implementation methods, and related delivery systems. Embodiments according to the present disclosure, including as described herein, may increase the effectiveness and efficiency of endoscopy procedures, such as ERCP. In one example, an embodiment includes an instrument accessory device with an expandable member, the device configured to receive an instrument through an instrument lumen, wherein the expandable member comprises an aperture on the inner surface and outer surface, and the outer surface is in fluid communication with the inner surface. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282628 | MULTI-ANGLE IMAGING PLATFORM - A system and method are provided for controlling achieving fine angle control within small diameter devices. An imaging device is provided with a multi-angle imaging platform. In some embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with conductors and a camera angle activator pivot for rotating the camera head. In some embodiments, a ball and socket joint is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, a spring mechanism is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, the viewing angle of the imaging device is adjusted via movement of an inner tube with respect to an outer tube and corresponding adjustment of the flexible PCB, ball and socket joint, and/or spring mechanism. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282629 | MOUNTING MEMBER AND ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE - A mounting member includes: a body portion provided in a camera head including an image sensor, the body portion being rotatable about a first axis that passes through the body portion and connectable with an endoscope; a locking protrusion provided in the body portion and configured to lock with the endoscope; a detachable button configured to be movable with respect to the body portion and control attachment and detachment of the endoscope to and from the body portion; and a spring whose load applied to the locking protrusion changes according to an advancing/retreating operation of the detachable button with respect to the body portion. The detachable button includes a sliding portion extending in an advancing/retreating direction with respect to the body portion and configured to slide with respect to the body portion. The body portion includes a guide portion configured to guide a moving direction of the sliding portion. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282630 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - The present technology relates to an image processing device, an image processing method, an endoscope system, and a program that enable motion detection with higher accuracy. The endoscope system includes: a light source capable of performing a pulsed-light emission; a light-source control unit that controls the light source such that the light source performs the pulsed-light emission a plurality of times in an exposure time period of each captured image; an imaging unit that takes the captured images; and a motion detection unit that detects a motion of a photographic subject in the captured images. The present technology is applicable to the endoscope system. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282631 | ENDOSCOPE AND DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An endoscope is provided that has a first component having an LED that emits light and a second component having a proximal end, a distal end, an image capturing element, and a light guide. The proximal end is coupled to the first component. The image capturing element being arranged at the distal end. The light guide comprising an optical fiber extending through the second component. The LED is coupled to the proximal end such that the light is injected into the optical fiber and is conducted from the LED at the proximal end to the distal end and to emit the light at the distal end. The optical fiber has a cross section of at least 80 μm and has a polymer-based coating or a protective sheathing made of a polymer-based tube material arranged on an outer surface. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282632 | VIDEO TOOTHBRUSH - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a video toothbrush. An exemplary video toothbrush may include a handle housing an exciter and a support element including a support neck and a support head. The support element may be configured to extend from a proximal connection with the handle to a distal end. The video toothbrush may further include a camera mounted near the distal end of the support head and a shaft extending from the support neck and configured to support a cleaning head toward a distal end of the shaft and configured to receive vibration from the exciter toward a proximal end of the shaft. The video toothbrush may also include the cleaning head having a plurality of bristles projecting in a first direction. The cleaning head may define a central opening. The central opening may be arranged to provide the camera with a view in the first direction. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282633 | Labiolingual Retractor - The present invention relates to a lip and tongue retractor ( | 2021-09-16 |
20210282634 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE DENTAL MONITORING - The present disclosure provides an intraoral imaging system. The intraoral imaging system may comprise an intraoral adapter. The intraoral adapter may be operably coupled to a mobile device. The intraoral adapter may comprise an elongated housing comprising a viewing channel. The viewing channel may define a field of view of an intraoral region of a subject's mouth for intraoral scanning using a camera of a mobile device. The elongated housing may comprise a flange that is positioned outside of the field of view of the intraoral region of the subject's mouth. The intraoral imaging system may further comprise an image processing unit configured to (i) process a plurality of intraoral images and/or videos captured using the camera of the mobile device, and (ii) determine a dental condition of the subject based at least in part on the plurality of intraoral images and/or videos. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282635 | UNIVERSAL SURGICAL VAGINAL SPECULUM - A vaginal speculum which includes a fixed blade and a movable blade. The movable blade designed to be extended or retracted as required in order to adjust to the length of the vaginal canal of the patient undergoing surgery. A vaginal speculum is further designed with a blade angle mechanism and a blade pivoting mechanism which allows and controls the angle and rotation of the blades in relation to its base. Vacuum connection and a light can also be provided. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282636 | Method and Device for Carrying Out the Method in a Vehicle - A method for examining a driver of a vehicle. In accordance with the method, at least one part of at least one eye and/or at least one part of the face of the driver is captured using a monitoring unit. The data captured by the monitoring unit is evaluated and the visual perception capability of the driver is examined based on the captured data. The method may further include identifying the driver and operating devices of the vehicle using the captured data. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282637 | Inspection Instrument with Automatic Strabismus Detection Mechanism, and Inspection Method Thereof - The disclosure discloses an automatic strabismus detection mechanism. The automatic strabismus detection mechanism includes a housing and an eyepiece arranged on the housing. A lens mechanism located on a same axis as the eyepiece is arranged in the housing, wherein the lens mechanism is provided with a rotating mechanism for adjusting an angle of refraction. The disclosure has the beneficial technical effects that the automatic strabismus detection mechanism is composed of the lens mechanism and automatically controlled to generate 0 to 50 prism degrees; the volume is small and the weight is light, which is lighter than that of a triangular prism block made of ordinary glass; and the manufacturing cost is low, which is about one fifth of the price of a lens row. Therefore, with the promotion and application of the automatic strabismus detection mechanism, a variety of equipment and instruments based on the principle of triangular prism spectroscopic detection or dispersion can be greatly improved, and the development of related instruments and equipment towards an intelligent direction is facilitated. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282638 | Systems for Management of Dry Eye Syndrome - In implementations of systems for management of dry eye syndrome, a palpebral fissure width is determined as a distance between a medial canthus and a lateral canthus of closed eyelids. An ideal eyelash length is generated based on the distance. Prostheses having the ideal eyelash length are attached to candidate eyelashes of an upper eyelid of the closed eyelids. The prostheses introduce a turbulence to airflow around a tear film which prevents the tear film from evaporating. Dry eye syndrome is managed by preventing the tear film from evaporating. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282639 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - [Object] To make it possible to improve the accuracy of estimation of a user state further. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282640 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMAGE-BASED EYE DISEASE DIAGNOSIS - A method for an image-based eye disease diagnosis according to an embodiment includes receiving a fundus image, determining whether the fundus image is a deep diagnosis target using a deep diagnosis target classification model, and determining whether the fundus image has a disease through a preset deep diagnosis process when a result of the determination shows that the fundus image is the deep diagnosis target, or determining whether the fundus image has a disease by applying the fundus image to a general diagnosis model when the result of the determination shows that the fundus image is not the deep diagnosis target. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282641 | Wearable electrocardiogram devices and system for early detection, diagnostics and monitoring of infections - A wrist or finger mounted wearable device and method for determining a state or activity level of the autonomic nervous system, such as the respiratory rate or activity of the vagus nerve. The wearable device having at least a pair of electrocardiograms (ECG) measurement electrode pads configured to perform hand-to-hand ECG measurements. The device or method including monitoring of the pair of ECG measurement pads at a first time period to arrive at a first reading of hand-to-hand ECG, and at a second time period to arrive at a second reading of hand-to-hand ECG. The device or method analyzing the first and second readings of ECG to arrive at first and second indications of a respiratory rate of the individual. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282642 | SCANNING MECHANISM FOR MULTIMODALITY INTRAVASCULAR AND ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING CATHETERS - The present invention is directed to a system for multimodal imaging through the use of a dual-rotational imaging catheter. The system may comprise a swept-source laser for providing a light source for OCT and OCE imaging, and an optical fiber coupler that splits said light source into one for a compensation arm and the other for the imaging catheter. The imaging catheter may comprise a rotary apparatus for a first scanning method, and a distal motor for a second scanning method. The dual-rotational model may allow for optimal performance of multiple imaging modalities. The imaging catheter may utilize optical imaging and acoustic imaging. A balanced photodetector receives input from the destinations of both light sources to offset DC noise. An US pulser/receiver is used for US imaging, a multifunction I/O module, a function generator, and an amplifier are used for generating an acoustic excitation force for OCE imaging. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282643 | System And Method For Detecting Tau Protein In Ocular Tissue - A system and method for detecting in an eye, in particular the retina, of a mammal, tau protein, such as neurofibrillary tangles (NFT). The system and method can use fluorescence imaging in the visible or near-infrared spectral region, for example as a non-invasive method for in vivo imaging of tau protein in ocular tissue. In preferred embodiments, in vivo imaging of tau protein in ocular tissue involves tau-binding compounds such as FDDNP, T807 and T808. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282644 | CAP-BASED TRANSCRANIAL OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY - A cap-based Transcranial Optical Tomography (CTOT) imaging system includes a cap, a first laser, a second laser, a first optical fiber, a second optical fiber, an intensifier, a third optical fiber, a fourth optical fiber, and an image sensor. The cap is configured for placement on a head of a subject to be imaged. The first laser source configured to generate a laser light at a first wavelength. The second laser source configured to generate laser light at a second wavelength. The first optical fiber and the second optical fiber couple the first laser source and the second laser to the cap. The third optical fiber couples the image intensifier to the cap. The fourth optical fiber couples the image intensifier to the cap. The image sensor is coupled to the image intensifier, and is configured to capture an image of intensified light generated by the image intensifier. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFICATION OF DENTAL HEALTH BASED ON DIGITAL IMAGERY - Systems for detecting and measuring certain dental defects and/or existing restorations, such as lesions which may or may not invade interproximal areas, using a neural network is disclosed. In some embodiments, a patient's health conditions and certain dental conditions such as crowding, presence of implants, gum disease, etc. are also considered by an automated system to classify the dental health of a patient into one or more risk classes. The system then suggests appropriate remedial measures and an appropriate maintenance program for that patient to keep therapy within guidelines of proven standard of care, leading the way to reduce tooth loss in population. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282646 | MEDICAL DATA MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a medical data measurement system. The medical data measurement system comprises a sensing module and an intelligent module. The sensing module is used to monitor a change of a data. The intelligent module receives the data of the sensing module, and comprises an identification module and a processing module. The identification module is used to identify and determine to drive the processing module to obtain a physiological value from the data. The sensing module can be an automatic forehead temperature measurement. Through the above, automatically measuring, tracking, and locating a measurement of a medical data can be achieved. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282647 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTRAOPERATIVE VIDEO PROCESSING - A monitoring method and system for providing visual enhancements during a medical procedure is described. The method includes capturing current visual information of a site during the medical procedure in real time, storing at least a portion of the captured visual information as stored visual information, identifying a feature of interest in at least one of the current visual information and the stored visual information; generating feedback data associated with the feature of interest, and displaying a virtual representation of the feedback data overlaid on the current visual information. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282648 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION - An apparatus for estimating bio-information, the apparatus including a sensor configured to obtain a bio-signal of a subject; and a processor configured to estimate a variation in a Cardiac Output (CO)-related feature from the bio-signal, and obtain a progressive wave component, which is associated with a Total Peripheral Resistance (TPR)-related feature, from the bio-signal based on an estimation result of estimating the variation. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282649 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING HIGH FREQUENCY AND LOW FREQUENCY PATIENT PARAMETERS - Systems and methods are disclosed for predicting values for health parameters traditionally sampled at higher frequencies (such as vital signs) and at lower frequencies (such as lab results). The higher frequency parameter predictions can take the form of a time series of predicted vital sign values and the lower frequency parameter predictions can be single predicted values based on statistical measures of past collected input features. Suitable statistical measures can include the maximum, minimum and median values. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282650 | INTRAORAL SENSING SYSTEM AND INTRAORAL SENSING METHOD - The present intraoral sensing system which is configured to sense a biological information using a sensor module installed in an oral cavity, including: a sensor module installed in an oral cavity of a patient and configured to store data acquired when the biological information is sensed; a storage configured to acquire the data and an identification information of the patient stored by the sensor module, associate the acquired data with the identification information of the patient, and store the association; a terminal apparatus for a dentist configured to analyze the data stored in the storage for each of the identification information of the patient; and a terminal apparatus for a doctor configured to acquire the data associated with a patient who has a developed disease among the data of patients stored in the storage, from the terminal apparatus for a dentist. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282651 | INTRAORAL SENSING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present intraoral sensing apparatus is configured to be installed in an oral cavity, and is provided with an electronic device equipped with electronic components mounted on a circuit board; a first dental resin material which completely covers the electronic device; a second dental resin material which completely covers the first dental resin material; and an intraoral instrument having a first recess in which the electronic device covered with the first dental resin material and the second dental resin material is accommodated. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282652 | WEARABLE MEDICAL MONITORING DEVICE - A wearable defibrillator for use in monitoring patient movement and cardiac activity and treating a patient includes a garment configured to be worn by the patient, treatment electrodes configured to apply an electric current to the patient, and an alarm module configured to provide audio, visual, and haptic notifications. The notifications are configured to indicate that an electric current will be administered imminently and prompt the patient to provide a response input. The wearable defibrillator includes a motion sensor configured to detect motion and body position of a patient, and a controller in electrical communication with the alarm module and the motion sensor. The controller is configured to monitor for the response input after the prompt, determine, based on the detected motion and body position, whether the patient is sleeping, and cause a change in one or more characteristics of the prompt on determining that the patient is sleeping. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282653 | BIOMETRIC INFORMATION MEASURING APPARATUS - The present technology provides a biometric information measuring apparatus capable of reducing noise caused by a body movement. That is, the present technology provides a biometric information measuring apparatus including: a housing that accommodates therein a light emitting part that emits coherent light and a light receiving part and has a lid part through which the coherent light transmits; a light transmitting layer located outside the lid part and through which the coherent light transmits; and a light shielding film that prevents the coherent light from being reflected by the light transmitting layer and reaching the light receiving part. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282654 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DYE-FREE VISUALIZATION OF BLOOD FLOW AND TISSUE PERFUSION IN LAPAROSCOPY - A visualization system, an apparatus, and a visualization method are provided. The visualization system includes a laparoscope, a camera operatively coupled to the laparoscope, a light source operatively coupled to an illumination port of the laparoscope, and processing circuitry. The light source is configured to output one or more light beams each at a predetermined frequency to illuminate a target area. The processing circuitry is configured to process imaging data from the laparoscope received by the camera to generate one or more images of the target area including at least one laser speckle contrast image. The laparoscope is configured to output the one or more light beams toward the target area at a distal end thereof and to collect reflected and/or scattered light from the target area via the distal end. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282655 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID EXAMINATION OF VASCULATURE AND PARTICULATE FLOW USING LASER SPECKLE CONTRAST IMAGING - Examination of the structure and function of blood vessels is an important means of monitoring the health of a subject. Such examination can be important for disease diagnoses, monitoring specific physiologies over the short- or long-term, and scientific research. This disclosure describes technology and various embodiments of a system and method for imaging blood vessels and the intra-vessel blood flow, using at least laser speckle contrast imaging, with high speed so as to provide a rapid estimate of vessel-related or blood flow-related parameters. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282656 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND DEVICE - A blood pressure monitoring method, apparatus, and device are provided. The method includes: collecting a first biological signal of a to-be-measured user (S | 2021-09-16 |
20210282657 | METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY SWITCHING BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT MODEL - A method for dynamically switching blood pressure measurement model, adapted to a wearable blood pressure measurement device with a biosignal sensing assembly and a processor, wherein said biosignal sensing assembly comprises two exposed electrodes, comprises: obtaining potential difference by said two exposed electrodes; determining whether potential difference is smaller than potential threshold by processor; obtaining first biosignal of specified user by biosignal sensing assembly when potential difference is smaller than the potential threshold; calculating first blood pressure value by processor according to at least first biosignal and first blood pressure model and outputting first blood pressure value; obtaining second biosignal of specified user by biosignal sensing assembly when potential difference is not smaller than the potential threshold, wherein types of first and second biosignal are different; and calculating second blood pressure value by processor according to second biosignal and second blood pressure model and outputting second blood pressure value. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282658 | BAG-SHAPED STRUCTURE, CUFF FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR, AND BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - High blood pressure measurement accuracy is made possible even with a cuff reduced in width. Provided is a bag-shaped structure for use in a cuff for a blood pressure monitor that is wrapped around a living body and is inflated by supplying a fluid to an internal space to apply a pressure to the living body, including an inner wall portion that is positioned on a living body's side, has a Shore A hardness within a range of 15 to 75, and has a thickness within a range of 0.10 mm to 0.40 mm, an outer wall portion that faces the inner wall portion, and a pair of side wall portions that are provided in a manner to be continuous with the inner wall portion and the outer wall portion, have a Shore A hardness equal to a Shore A hardness of the inner wall portion, and have a thickness that falls within a range of 0.15 mm to 0.60 mm and is equal to or greater than a thickness of the inner wall portion. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282659 | Adjusting Annotation Points in Real Time - A system includes signal acquisition circuitry and a processing unit. The signal acquisition circuitry is configured to receive multiple intra-cardiac signals acquired by multiple electrodes of an intra-cardiac probe in a heart of a patient. The processing unit is configured to select a group of the intra-cardiac signals, extract a respective most-likely annotation value from each of the intra-cardiac signals in the group, in accordance with a likelihood criterion, identify in the group an intra-cardiac signal whose most-likely annotation value is statistically deviant in the group by more than a predefined measure of deviation, extract, from the intra-cardiac signal having the statistically deviant annotation value, at least a second-most-likely annotation value in accordance with the likelihood criterion, and, responsive to a statistical deviation of the second-most-likely annotation value, select a valid annotation value for the corresponding intra-cardiac signal. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282660 | Device for Locating a Medical Implant - A device is described for the transcutaneous location of an intracorporeally, subcutaneously located medical implant, which has an implant surface on which at least one electrical coil is arranged. The coil has at least one coil winding enclosing a region of the implant surface, together with an extracorporeally operable unit, to which at least one electrical coil is fitted, which is adapted in shape and size to the electrical coil arranged on the implant, and which is connected to an electrical control unit and to a signalling means, which generates a perceptible signal, at least in the case of maximum inductive coupling between the two electrical coils. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282661 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING ORIENTATION OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE - The present invention discloses a method and system for determining orientation of a capsule endoscope. An external magnetic field is provided outside the capsule endoscope, and an internal magnetic field is provided inside the capsule endoscope. Magnetic field data is obtained according to the external magnetic field and the internal magnetic field, and acceleration data of the capsule endoscope is obtained. When the polarization direction of the external magnetic field is horizontal, the orientation information of the capsule endoscope is obtained according to the acceleration data. When the polarization direction of the external magnetic field is non-horizontal, the orientation information of the capsule endoscope is obtained according to the acceleration data and the magnetic field data. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282662 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFORMATION COMPENSATION USING SHAPE SENSING - A medical system may comprise a processor and a surgical device including a tracking system disposed along a length of an elongate flexible body. The processor may receive a first model of anatomic passageways of a patient anatomy. The first model may include a set of model passageways representing proximal and distal branches. The processor may also receive from the tracking system a shape of the elongate flexible body positioned within the proximal and distal branches. The processor may also determine, based on the shape of the elongate flexible body, a set of forces acting on the patient anatomy in response to the surgical device positioned within the proximal and distal branches. The processor may also generate a second model by deforming the first model based on the set of forces and display the second model and a representation of the elongate flexible body within the second model. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282663 | CAPNOGRAPHY WITH LEAD SELENIDE DETECTOR AND INTEGRATED BANDPASS FILTER - A capnometer ( | 2021-09-16 |
20210282664 | Bidirectional Incentive Spirometer - A respiratory therapy device that is adapted to matingly, frictionally connect with dimensionally standardized devices and device adaptors, that when combined, allow for respiratory treatments. It monitors the direction of the air and or medicament flow (gases) in the device and can visually report as well as record the number of PEP treatment events or the number of medicament administrations by utilizing at least one bidirectional motion sensor therein. It presents a resettable, visual indicator for each pulse of gas that passes along its interior passage as well as providing a stored and transmittable record of these pulmonary events. It has an energy saving mode that will only allow the unit to be powered for operation when it is being handled. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282665 | OXYGEN MASK RESPIROMETER - Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring respiration using surface temperature, humidity, air pressure, carbon dioxide gas sensors, pulse oximetry sensors and electromyography sensors, and/or acceleration sensors to obtain information related to respiration rate (RR), exhalation/inhalation strength, exhalation/inhalation volume, exhalation/inhalation acceleration, and/or exhalation/inhalation regularity. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282666 | Automatic Ear Impression Classification - An illustrative method for checking a usability of an impression model of a human ear includes determining an estimated shape model of the human ear by adapting a statistical shape model to the impression model, wherein the statistical shape model has been determined from a plurality of impression models of a plurality of human ears and wherein the statistical shape model has at least one impression feature, which is mapped to an estimated impression feature of the estimated shape model; determining a feature classification from the estimated impression feature; and when the feature classification is within an allowed feature classification range, rating the impression model as usable. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282667 | NEURAL NETWORK BASED RADIOWAVE MONITORING OF ANATOMICAL DYNAMICS IN PATIENT DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS - Method and system of training a machine learning neural network (MLNN) monitoring anatomical dynamics of a subject in motion. The method comprises receiving, in a first input layer of the MLNN, from a millimeter wave (mmWave) radar sensing device, mmWave radar point cloud data representing a first gait characteristic; receiving, in a second layer of the MLNN, from the mmWave radar sensing device, mmWave radar point cloud data representing a second gait characteristic; the first and the at least a second input layers being interconnected with an output layer via an intermediate layer having an initial matrix of weights; training a MLNN classifier based on a supervised classification establishing correlation between a degenerative condition of the subject at the output layer and the point cloud data; and adjusting the initial matrix of weights by backpropagation to increase correlation between the degenerative condition and the sets of point cloud data. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282668 | NON-INVASIVE DETERMINATION OF AIRWAY RESISTANCE - An apparatus and method for non-invasive determination of airway resistance for the detection of pulmonary airway disease includes providing an apparatus and method wherein changes in a pulsatile blood pressure waveform are detected by PhotoPlethysmoGram (PPG) or Ballistography (BSG) and are automatically determined to reflect decreases in airflow and changes in airway resistance. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282669 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING EYE BLINK MECHANICS - A system and method for monitoring eye blink mechanics is disclosed herein. One or more sensors mounted on an eyeglass frame may record blink mechanics over an extended period of time, typically longer than can be observed by a doctor during the course of a clinical examination, using camera imaging or infrared reflection. The system and method for monitoring eye blink mechanics provides a simultaneous record of blink rate and drying of the tear film, and may also monitor completeness of the individual blink process. Recorded data may be downloaded to a data processing system for analysis, the results of which are used to indicate treatment for DES, DBM, and other blink related pathologies. The system may also provide treatment through feedback based on real-time measurements by training the patient to correct dysfunctional blink mechanics as they are occurring. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282670 | PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY PULSE OXIMETER FOR CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION - A PPG pulse oximeter employing a dual PPG probe including a central PPG sensor and a peripheral PPG sensor connectable in a circuit configuration with a pulse oximeter monitor. In operation, the pulse oximeter monitor controls synchronous generations of a central PPG signal by the central PPG sensor and of a peripheral PPG signal by the peripheral PPG sensor, and also control a CPR pulse detection via the dual PPG probe including a detection of a presence of a spontaneous pulse of the central PPG signal and a detection of a presence of a spontaneous pulse of the peripheral PPG signal. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282671 | HUMIDITY-BASED SWEAT RATE SENSING DEVICES - Embodiments of the disclosed invention provide wearable devices that use a humidity sensor to measure sweat rate generated from an area of skin. A sensing chamber is continuously filled with a sweat sample, which forms a droplet and alters the humidity measured within the chamber. Once the sweat sample droplet expands to the edge of the chamber, the droplet contacts a wick and is drawn away, so the chamber can fill with a subsequent droplet. The device uses a droplet volume and the time required to reach a maximum humidity to calculate a sweat rate. A pump is used to draw old sweat sample out of the wick to allow extended device operation. Some embodiments also include capacitive sensors to perform back up measurements. Another set of embodiments includes alternatively shaped sensing chambers configured to reduce sample volumes or improve function. A method for determining sweat rate based on humidity sensor measurements is also included. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282672 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEMS - Improved graphical user interfaces for analyte monitoring systems are provided herein. In particular, disclosed herein are various embodiments of Time-in-Ranges interfaces and Analyte Level/Trend Alert interfaces. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282673 | WEARABLE WIRELESS NON-INVASIVE BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a wearable, wireless, non-invasive blood glucose measurement system comprising an infrared LED-enabled wireless ring interfaced with machine learning software wherein the ring outputs data from the wearer used to determine the blood glucose concentrations of the wearer in real time. The blood glucose data analytics can be subsequently sent to, and displayed on, a smart mobile device, such as an iPhone®, or distributed over a cloud network. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282674 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems for applying a transcutaneous monitor to a person can include a telescoping assembly, a sensor, and a base with adhesive to couple the sensor to skin. The sensor can be located within the telescoping assembly while the base protrudes from a distal end of the system. The system can be configured to couple the sensor to the base by compressing the telescoping assembly. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282675 | CONTINUOUS BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a continuous blood sugar measuring device, and provides a continuous blood sugar measuring device which is capable of minimizing additional work of a user in order to attach a body attachment unit, by manufacturing the body attachment unit to be assembled inside an applicator so that the body attachment unit can be attached to the body simply by operating the applicator and, particularly: communicating with an external terminal by providing a wireless communication chip in the body attachment unit so that simple and convenient use is possible and maintenance can easily be performed without the additional work of connecting a separate transmitter; initiating operation by a manipulation of the user, after attaching the body attachment unit to the body, so that an operation initiation time can be adjusted to a suitable time according to the need of the user; and initiating operation in a stabilized state to enable a more accurate measurement of blood sugar. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282676 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIOLOGICAL COMPONENT - An apparatus for non-invasively estimating a biological component is provided. The apparatus may include: a sensor configured to measure a calibration spectrum for a first duration and measure a biological component estimation spectrum for a second duration, based on light returning from an object; and a processor configured to remove a signal of a biological component from the calibration spectrum to obtain a background spectrum for the first duration, and estimate the biological component, based on the background spectrum and the biological component estimation spectrum, for the second duration in response to a command for measuring the biological component. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282677 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CGM-BASED PREVENTION OF HYPOGLYCEMIA VIA HYPOGLYCEMIA RISK ASSESSMENT AND SMOOTH REDUCTION INSULIN DELIVERY - An aspect of an embodiment or partial embodiment of the present invention (or combinations of various embodiments in whole or in part of the present invention) comprises, but not limited thereto, a method and system (and related computer program product) for continually assessing the risk of hypoglycemia for a patient and then determining what action to take based on that risk assessment. A further embodiment results in two outputs: (1) an attenuation factor to be applied to the insulin rate command sent to the pump (either via conventional therapy or via open or closed loop control) and/or (2) a red/yellow/green light hypoglycemia alarm providing to the patient an indication of the risk of hypoglycemia. The two outputs of the CPHS can be used in combination or individually. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282678 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR DETECTION AND MONITORING OF TUBERCULOSIS - Methods of diagnosing and/or monitoring tuberculosis (TB) in a subject by analyzing a test sample comprising at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) or semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC) emitted or excreted from the skin of the subject. The test sample can be analyzed by a sensing unit comprising nanomaterials- and/or polymer-based sensors. Further provided is a skin-mountable device comprising a fixing unit and said sensing unit. Also discloses a method of diagnosing and/or monitoring tuberculosis, comprising analyzing specific skin-emitted VOCs or SVOCs, which are indicative of tuberculosis in a subject. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282679 | MULTISPOT MONITORING FOR USE IN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Optical coherence tomography (herein “OCT”) based analyte monitoring systems are disclosed. In one aspect, techniques are disclosed that can identify fluid flow in vivo (e.g., blood flow), which can act as a metric for gauging the extent of blood perfusion in tissue. For instance, if OCT is to be used to estimate the level of an analyte (e.g., glucose) in tissue, a measure of the extent of blood flow can potentially indicate the presence of an analyte correlating region, which would be suitable for analyte level estimation with OCT. Another aspect is related to systems and methods for scanning multiple regions. An optical beam is moved across the surface of the tissue in two distinct manners. The first can be a coarse scan, moving the beam to provide distinct scanning positions on the skin. The second can be a fine scan where the beam is applied for more detailed analysis. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282680 | INTEGRATED FIBER OPTIC SENSOR UMBILICAL CATHETER - Embodiments described herein relate to a catheter configured to detect at least one blood gas parameter present in blood in an artery of a patient, including, but not limited to, a catheter wall forming at least one lumen configured for umbilical arterial catheterization, at least one optical fiber incorporated in the catheter wall, wherein the at least one optical fiber is configured to detected the at least one blood gas parameter. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282681 | BIOSENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - Disclosed is a biosensor. The biosensor comprises: an electrode; and a polymer structure disposed on the electrode and formed of poly-5,2′:5′,2″-terthiophene-3-carboxylic acid (pTTCA), wherein an enzyme is present in a state of covalently binding with pTTCA inside the polymer structure. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282682 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282683 | WASTE TUBE CARTRIDGE FOR PHLEBOTOMY - A cartridge is designed to secure and position a waste tube during a blood draw operation. The cartridge includes a T-shaped body with a tubular central portion and one or more gripping flanges. The tubular central portion has an open first end and an elongated cavity elongated cavity that is sized and shaped to receive the waste tube through the open first end. The one or more gripping flanges are attached to a second end of the tubular central portion opposite the first end and extend out away from the tubular central portion in a plane substantially perpendicular to elongated cavity. The cartridge further includes a plunger mechanism affixed to the T-shaped body. The plunger mechanism includes a stem adapted to slide into the cavity through the second end of tubular central portion responsive to an applied external force to eject the waste tube from the cavity through the open first end of the cavity. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282684 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLASMA COLLECTION - A plasmapheresis system and a method for operating a plasmapheresis system are provided by which a volume of plasma product (i.e., anticoagulated plasma) so that that the targeted volume of pure plasma in the plasma product is determined based on donor-specific characteristics. In particular, the targeted amount of pure plasma to be collected is based on the weight, or the weight and the height, of the donor. The targeted volume of pure plasma to be collected, TVP, may be a multiple of the donor's weight. Alternatively, TVP may be a multiple of the donor's total blood volume, TBV, with the TBV of the donor being determined based on the donor's weight and height. A target volume for the plasma product to be collected, TVPP, is established, and separation of whole blood into a plasma component and a second component continues until the volume of plasma product in a collection container equals TVPP. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282685 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An example information processing system executes a game application. The information processing system obtains user information for calculating information relating to sleep of a user, and calculates health information relating to sleep and/or fatigue of the user based on the obtained user information. The information processing system controls a game progress of the game application based on the health information. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282686 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DAILY STRESS MANAGEMENT BASED ON USER RESPONSE HISTORY AND DATA FROM WEARABLES - A method of detecting and treating stress in a patient includes receiving in a controller patient information obtained passively from one or more electronic devices associated with the patient; analyzing the patient information with the controller; determining in the controller, from the analyzing of the patient information, a stress-reducing treatment for the patient; and providing the stress-reducing treatment to the patient. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282687 | COGNITIVE ABILITY DETECTION APPARATUS AND COGNITIVE ABILITY DETECTION SYSTEM - A cognitive ability detection apparatus ( | 2021-09-16 |
20210282688 | MUSCULAR STRENGTH CHARACTERISTIC EVALUATION METHOD AND MUSCULAR STRENGTH CHARACTERISTIC EVALUATION DEVICE - A muscular strength characteristic evaluation method evaluates a muscular strength characteristic of a limb | 2021-09-16 |
20210282689 | INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEM - An intraoperative neuromonitoring system for evaluating nerve function via a plurality of neural monitoring modalities includes an invasive medical instrument, a plurality of stimulating electrodes, a plurality of peripheral sensors, a patient module, and a control unit in communication with the patient module. The control unit is configured to maintain a range of acceptable values for each of a plurality of different neural monitoring modalities, determine, for each of the plurality of different neural monitoring modalities, whether the respective modality is within the range of acceptable values for that respective modality based on the indication of neuromuscular activity from one or more of the plurality of peripheral sensors, and provide an indication on a common screen displayed via the display, whether each respective neural monitoring modality is inside or outside of the range of acceptable values for that modality. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282690 | Biological Measurement Systems And Methods - Biological measurement systems and methods are described. In one embodiment, a biological function monitoring system includes a first monitoring device, including a first sensor, a first processor, and a first transmitter. The first sensor senses a first biological function measurement during monitoring a biological function and derives a first data symbol representing the first biological function measurement. The first processor accesses the first data symbol from the first sensor, and combines two or more chaotic waveforms from a first chaotic waveform ensemble, generating a first composite chaotic waveform. The first transmitter transmits the first composite chaotic waveform to a receiver over a communication channel. The biological function monitoring system may include a second monitoring device that is similar to the first monitoring device. The second monitoring device generates a second composite chaotic waveform and transmits the second composite chaotic waveform to the receiver over the communication channel. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282691 | RR INTERVAL ECG DATA DISTRIBUTION DISPLAY METHOD AND DEVICE, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND MEDIUM - The present invention discloses an RR interval ECG data distribution display method. The RR interval ECG data distribution display method includes: extracting an RR interval from a dynamic electrocardiogram, and dividing the RR interval according to the preset time interval to obtain N sub-RR intervals; obtaining the ECG data of the RR interval, wherein the ECG data includes at least two heartbeat types and the number of heartbeats corresponding to each of the heartbeat types; traversing the ECG data of each of the sub-RR intervals, and performing the cumulative summation operation on the number of heartbeats corresponding to the same heartbeat type to obtain the number of heartbeats of each heartbeat type in the N sub-RR intervals; and displaying the number of heartbeats of each heartbeat type and the heartbeat types in the N sub-RR intervals in the form of a distribution diagram. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282692 | ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PREDICTION USING HEART RATE VARIABILITY - A method comprising: receiving a plurality of data segments each representing human cardiac activity; calculating, from each of said data segments, a first value representing a distribution of a heart rate variability (HRV) parameter; acquiring a signal representing cardiac activity in a patient; deriving a second value representing distribution of an HRV parameter in said signal; and indicating an atrial fibrillation (AF) event in said patient, when a difference between said first and second values is above a predetermined threshold. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282693 | Systems, Devices, Components and Methods for Detecting the Locations of Sources of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders in a Patient's Heart and Generating an Estimate or Probability of the Patient Being Free from Atrial Fibrillation - Disclosed are various examples and embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to detect the locations of sources of cardiac rhythm disorders in a patient's heart, and then to generate an estimate or probability of the patient being free from atrial fibrillation. The various embodiments employ at least one computing device to process a plurality of electrogram surfaces through time to generate at least one electrographical flow (EGF) map, representation, pattern, or data set, and then process the at least one EGF map, representation, pattern, or data set to determine at least two of source activity levels, flow angle variability (FAV) levels, and active fractionation (AFR) levels corresponding thereto. On the basis of a combination of the determined at least two of source activity levels, FAV levels, and AFR levels, an electrographical volatility index (EVI) score or metric representative of the estimate or probability of the patient being free from AF is generated. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282694 | NEUROVASCULAR COUPLING ANALYTICAL METHOD BASED ON ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM AND FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY - A neurovascular coupling analytical method based on an electroencephalogram and functional near-infrared spectroscopy includes: S | 2021-09-16 |
20210282695 | PERSONAL APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY - This invention discloses an apparatus for conducting electroencephalography while allowing for secure and easy application to a human subject's forehead. The apparatus may be changed in size to fit each human subject without affecting the electronic components within the apparatus. Operation of the apparatus may be by a computer programming product in the nature of a software on a computer or an application on a mobile computer device. Signals collected from the apparatus may be used in a variety of applications, including brain computer interface, transport safety, neurofeedback, esports, virtual and augmented reality, as well as tracking sleep patterns. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282696 | AUTONOMOUS BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE - A reinforcement learning brain-machine interface (RL-BMI) can have a policy that governs how detected signals, emanating from a motor cortex of a subject's brain, are translated into action. The policy can be improved by detecting a motor signal having a characteristic and emanating from the motor cortex. The system can provide, to a device and based on (i) the motor signal and (ii) an instruction policy, a command signal resulting in a first action by a device. Additionally, an evaluation signal, emanating from the motor cortex in response to the first action, can also be detected. With the foregoing information, the system can adjust the policy based on the evaluation signal such that a subsequent motor signal, from the subject's brain, having the characteristic results in a second action, by the device, different from the first action, as needed. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING BRAIN DYNAMICS IN NORMAL AND DISEASED STATES - A system and method is provided for modeling brain dynamics in normal and diseased states. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282698 | EARLY DEMENTIA BIOMARKER BASED ON THE RESPONSE TO SENSORY STIMULATION DURING NON-RAPID EYE MOVEMENT (NREM) SLEEP - An apparatus and method for early detection of dementia overcomes the shortcomings of conventional systems and methods for detecting dementia. This is achieved by providing an apparatus and method for employing an early dementia biomarker based on the response to sensory stimulation during sleep, such as during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282699 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR UTILIZING VISUOMOTOR ERROR AUGMENTATION FOR BALANCE REHABILITATION - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing visuomotor error augmentation for balance rehabilitation are provided. An exemplary method includes displaying a dynamic virtual environment defined by an optical flow, obtaining position data of an anatomical portion of a subject that is virtually traversing the dynamic virtual environment, and using the position data to determine a mediolateral displacement measurement of the subject. The method further includes utilizing the mediolateral displacement measurement to define feedback control loop data, establishing an augmented visual error that dynamically adjusts the dynamic virtual environment, wherein the augmented visual error is based on the feedback control loop data and a predefined visual gain factor, and adjusting the optical flow of the dynamic virtual environment by using the augmented visual error. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282700 | SEIZURE CHARACTERIZATION WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) FUSED WITH AN ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) MODEL - A seizure characterization method includes correlating locations of electrodes placed around a brain and used to produce sequential electroencephalography (EEG) signals with a three-dimensional anatomical brain model derived from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The sequential EEG signals are modelled from the electrodes placed around the brain in three dimensions using cortical and sub-cortical brain regions included in the brain model to define constraints for the numerical solution. Amounts of the sequential EEG signals are quantified in three dimensions relative to the brain regions included in the brain model. The method also includes establishing, based on the quantifying, at least one propagation pattern of the sequential EEG signals in time relative to the brain regions in the brain model. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282701 | METHOD OF EARLY DETECTION OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURES THROUGH SCALP EEG MONITORING - A system performs concurrent detection and early detection of epileptic seizure episodes, based on scalp electroencephalogram (EEG) of a patient collected through a data acquisition device in the course of the patient's normal daily activities. An early detection model, which is trained and retrained applying machine learning techniques at predetermined intervals on the collected data, enables issuing of an early warning of an upcoming seizure episode to allow the patient to take necessary preparatory actions (e.g., seeking a safe location for the episode to happen and alerting care-givers). | 2021-09-16 |
20210282702 | DETECTION OF ALLERGEN EXPOSURE - One example implementation includes an extractor controller to control extraction of blood from a user; a detection fluid manager to mix the blood and a detection fluid to form magnetized test particles, the detection fluid comprising dye coated magnetic particles; a particle flow controller to remove magnetized test particles from the mixed blood and detection fluid; and an allergen detector to detect exposure to an allergen based on a color of the test particles. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282703 | METHOD FOR MEASURING SKIN CONDITION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR - A method for measuring skin by an electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure comprises: an operation of irradiating at least one light into skin to which a patch is adhered; an operation of detecting at least one reflected light on the basis of an amount of moisture in the skin, which is changed by physiologically active substances injected through the patch, corresponding to the irradiated light; an operation of generating patch adherence information indicating a skin adhesive state of the patch on the basis of the detection result of the at least one reflected light; and an operation of providing the generated patch adherence information to an output unit or a communication unit. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282704 | MACRO/MICRO-STRUCTURE OF SLEEP AND SIMILAR STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS TO OPTIMIZE PAIN TREATMENT - An apparatus and method for employing the macro- and micro-structure of sleep and similar states of consciousness to optimize pain-treatment are disclosed wherein an objective biomarker of pain-related sleep disturbance guides pain treatment from a sleep perspective. Furthermore, this concept can be extended to states of reduced consciousness such as coma or sedation. Additionally, it could be applied on individuals who are non-communicative due to injury, disease, language issues and/or infancy. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282705 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING SLEEP PARAMETERS FOR A SUBJECT - The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for modeling at least a sleep parameter for a subject. In some embodiments, a method for predicting at least a sleep parameter for a subject comprises: obtaining sleep and/or wake information related to a subject for a given period of time; estimating bedtime and/or wakeup time of the subject using a sleep model and the sleep and/or wake information; predicting at least a sleep parameter of the subject for an upcoming time interval based upon the sleep model and the estimated bedtime and/or wakeup time; obtaining physiological information of the subject; and adjusting the predicted sleep parameter for the upcoming time interval based upon the sleep model and the physiological information. | 2021-09-16 |
20210282706 | CHARACTERIZING STIMULI RESPONSE TO DETECT SLEEP DISORDERS - A method of determining a sleep phenotype of a subject includes defining a stimulus profile, defining a response profile, administering the stimulus profile to the subject, collecting response data of the subject in accordance with the response profile; comparing the response data to a set of reference data, and determining sleep phenotype based on the comparison of the response data to the reference data. The method is characterized by determining sleep phenotype based on measuring responses to administered stimuli rather than observing typical physiological data observed during periods of sleep. | 2021-09-16 |