СПОСОБ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к аппарату и способу для обнаружения наступающего или наступившего состояния половой охоты у молочного животного в доильном зале. Конфигурация аппарата позволяет применять его посредством выполнения следующих этапов: а) определение исследуемой области, охватывающей две или большее количество независимых зон с выходной температурой, включая участок задней части данного молочного животного, при этом исследуемая область включает часть молочного животного, которая может подвергаться физическому воздействию во время половой охоты, и при этом одно независимое выходное значение температуры является следствием такого физического воздействия на эту часть животного, б) измерение выходных значений температуры этой области с помощью по меньшей мере одного датчика, установленного в постоянном или полупостоянном положении в доильном зале, и в) применение результата измерений, полученного на этапе б) для того, чтобы определить наличие наступающего или наступившего состояния ...

ЛОКАЛЬНОЕ ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ ФИЗИЧЕСКИХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ

... 1. Система для определения точки овуляции особи женского пола, содержащая ! устройство регистратора данных, содержащее ! первый датчик температуры для измерения первой температуры особи женского пола; ! хранилище данных для сохранения одного или более первых измерений температуры в качестве первого набора физиологических данных; ! управляющую логику, выполненную с возможностью сохранять представления первых измерений температуры в хранилище данных; ! передатчик, выполненный с возможностью передавать, по меньшей мере, некоторые из сохраненных данных; ! устройство считывателя данных, содержащее ! приемщик, выполненный с возможностью принимать, по меньшей мере, некоторые из сохраненных данных из устройства регистратора данных; и ! процессор данных, имеющий средство ввода, выполненное с возможностью принимать, по меньшей мере, один другой набор физиологических данных; ! при этом процессор данных выполнен с возможностью комбинировать первые данные по температуре из устройства считывателя данных ...

УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫЙ СПОСОБ И АППАРАТ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ БАЛЛЬНОЙ ОЦЕНКИ УПИТАННОСТИ, ЖИВОГО ВЕСА И ИНДЕКСА ФЕРТИЛЬНОСТИ

Datenanalysesystem

Temperaturerfassungssystem, umfassend:einen Temperatursensor für den Einsatz in oder am Körper eines weiblichen menschlichen Benutzers zum Erhalten einer Vielzahl von Temperaturmesswerten von dem weiblichen menschlichen Benutzer, wobei der Temperatursensor eine Auflösung von mindestens 0,03 °C, vorzugsweise mindestens 0,01 °C, aufweist;einen Speicher zum Speichern jedes der Vielzahl von Temperaturmesswerten;einen Prozessor zum Digitalisieren jedes der Vielzahl von Temperaturmesswerten;eine Stromversorgung; undeine Kommunikationsschnittstelle zum Kommunizieren der Vielzahl von digitalisierten Temperaturmesswerten an einen zentralen Server, wobei die Kommunikationsschnittstelle eine mit dem Temperatursensor verbundene erste Kommunikationsschnittstelle zum Kommunizieren der Vielzahl von digitalisierten Temperaturmesswerten an eine Zwischenvorrichtung und eine zweite Kommunikationsschnittstelle an der Zwischenvorrichtung zum Kommunizieren der Vielzahl von digitalisierten Temperaturmesswerten ...

Vorrichtung zur Auswertung der Gelbkörperfunktion, System zur Auswertung der Gelbkörperfunktion und Steuerverfahren dafür

Eine Vorrichtung zur Auswertung der Gelbkörperfunktion gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst eine Einheit zur Gewinnung der Körpertemperatur (310, 390), welche Basaltemperaturdaten mit Informationen über die Basaltemperaturmesswerte gewinnt, eine Einheit zur Gewinnung eines Menstruationszyklus (310, 390), die Informationen über einen Menstruationsanfangstag und einen Menstruationsendtag, der zu dem Menstruationsanfangstag gehört, gewinnt, eine Auswertungseinheit (310), welche die Gelbkörperfunktion basierend auf Basaltemperaturmesswerten, die, gemessen werden, auswertet, und eine Ausgabeeinheit (310, 390, 340), die ein Ergebnis der Auswertung der Gelbkörperfunktion von der Auswertungseinheit ausgibt.

GERÄT ZUR ANZEIGE DER FRUCHTBAREN PERIODE BEI SÄUGETIEREN

Female cycle indicator for period of conception i.e. cervical mucus, has color graphical organic LED display displaying output information, and energy source i.e. commercial battery, provided for operating information input device

The indicator has an input device inputting ovulation relevant information. Software for processing the information and for outputting a determined period of conception is stored in a chip i.e. memory. The chip and a signal transducer are functionally connected, and a signal transmitter and an impulse transmitter are connected with the chip. Output information is displayed by a color graphical organic LED display, and an energy source i.e. commercial battery, is provided for operating the information input device.

Menstrual cycle bracelet

Data analysis system and method

Optical magnifying apparatus with a slide lighting system

An optical apparatus with a slide lighting system for detecting a fertile period during a woman's menstruation cycle from her saliva has inner and outer telescopic tubular bodies. The inner tubular body has an optical system of three, fixed lenses for 100 fold magnification of the saliva on a slide. The outer tubular body has, at one free end, a window for receiving the slide and threading for the axial attachment of another light-device tubular body for lighting the slide.

Ovulation Determination

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for determining the fertility status of a female. The method comprises the steps of determining and recording a continuous series of temperature data points over a menstrual cycle relating to a body temperature of the female, identifying if the series of temperature data points comprises at least one feature in the series of temperature data points and, if a feature has been identified, determining a point in time of ovulation based on a pre-determined relationship between the feature and ovulation. The feature can be a break in homogeneity of the menstrual cycle, and/or a particular pattern of temperature readings which may occur within a particular timescale and which may be determined by pattern analysis (see figure 5). The temperature is preferably measured using a flexible pessary device inserted into the vaginal channel, which forms part of the system of the invention.

Ovulation Determination

MENSTRUAL CYLCE METER

Portable fertility tester.

A portable fertility tester (1) for identifying the days during the menstrual cycle when a woman is most likely to conceive. The tester has a circular disk (19) with transparent regions (23) indexed to each day of the month.

Portable fertility tester

Systems and methods for tracking fertility cycles.

Apparatus to determine the period of ovulation at the woman.

Portable fertility tester

Manual device of annotaion and conservation of information of the métho- of autoobservation of the cycle of the woman: DI.M.A.C.I.M.A.O.

Instrument of calculations and control of the menstrual cycles of the woman

Systems and methods for tracking fertility cycles.

Portable fertility tester

VERFAHREN UND EINRICHTUNG ZUR BESTIMMUNG DES WEIBLICHEN HORMONSTATUS

VORRICHTUNG MIT EINEM ZEITMESSER ZUR ANZEIGE DER FRUCHTBAREN BZW. UNFRUCHTBAREN TAGE DER FRAU

VERFAHREN UND PRUFMITTEL ZUR BESTIMMUNG VON EMPFANGNISFAHIGKEIT ODER SCHWANGERSCHAFT

MONITORING PROCEDURE, DEVICES AND TEST KIT

PROCEDURE AND PRUFMITTEL FOR THE REGULATION OF EMPFANGNISFAHIGKEIT OR PREGNANCY

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE MONITORING OF THE OVULATIONSZYKLUS

EMPFÄNGNISBEREITSCHAFTSONDE

VISCOSITY AND VISKOELASTIZITÄTSMESSINSTRUMENT

MONITORING PROCEDURE

MONITORING PROCEDURE AND FOR IT USABLE DEVICES

Method and device for the recognition of the fecundity period of a woman

Vaginal temperature sensing apparatus and methods

Embodiments of a vaginal temperature sensing apparatus, a visually sense-able battery power-on indicator (16), manufacturing with cure temperatures that protect a battery, substantially error-free, user-initiated device activation componentry (30) to start battery power, and a timer to automatically terminate flow of battery power. Data can by an automatic data transform recalculator (138) with body temperature dips in transformed and recalculated diurnal high body temperatures predict an ovulation event and provide an indication through a zenith based ovulation indicator (106). Systems can include neural network based artificial intelligence to automatically self-improve by using historical or even other, multi user data and user input and improve its indication result.

Monitoring method

DEVICE FOR MONITORING CONCEPTION BY TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Identity and cow estrus indicator

ELECTRONIC ESTRUS DETECTOR

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OFMAMMALIAN CERVICAL MUCOUS

Improved drawstring for a catamenial device

INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING SALIVA VISCOELASTICITY TO DETERMINE FEMALE FERTILE PERIOD

A device for determining the timing of female ovulation by measuring the viscoelasticity of saliva, the device comprising an elongated sheath with an opening at one end, a reciprocable escapement with a pair of arms having inner extremities within the sheath and outer extremities in the vicinity of the opening, the outer extremities having mating surfaces, the escapement including a spring bias urging the mating surfaces apart, the arms being mounted for relative movement of the mating surfaces among a first position at which the mating surfaces are separated, second position at which the mating surfaces are in contact, and third position at which the mating surfaces are free to separate under the spring bias, a control for moving the mating surfaces between the first, second, and third positions, at least one of the mating surfaces being free to collect the saliva when in the first position, the mating surfaces compressing the saliva therebetween when in the second position, and a timer ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING REDOX REACTIONS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING REDOX REACTIONS A method of monitoring changes of redox activity in a medium in vitro or in vivo which comprises placing into the medium a probe having a non-metallic surface exposed to said medium and whose surface admittance varies with the redox activity in said medium, and detecting the resulting changes in the surface admittance of said probe. The method is particularly suitable for predicting or detecting the onset of ovulation in female mammals.

PREDICTING AND DETECTING OVULATION

A Method of Predicting and Detecting Ovulation A method of monitoring the concentration of a given volatile organic compound commonly found in vaginal secretions is described as providing a reliable diagnostic indication of ovulation, and more particularly is described as providing a simple home-test method of predicting the onset of the fertile period, thereby increasing the reliability of the "rhythm method" of birth control. In a series of experimental tests conducted at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, this method was shown to be safe, simple and reliable.

PROBE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ESTRUS IN ANIMALS

PREDICTING AND DETECTING OVULATION

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DETERMINING FERTILITY STATUS

HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a health monitoring system comprising an implantable sensor configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through said body tissue, wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of said subject, the sensor including a powering and communication circuit having a coil configured to be powered by an electromagnetic field and to communicate with external devices. Further, the system comprises a reader module including a coil configured to produce the electromagnetic field for powering the powering and communication circuit and for communicating with the powering and communication circuit, a computing device comprising a display device, a processing device and at least one storage device, the computing device being configured to communicate with other devices via at least one wireless network and a monitoring engine for determining or monitoring at least one physiological parameter ...

MONITORING METHOD

A method of monitoring the status of a current ovulation cycle of an individual human female subject, involving testing of the body fluid concentration of an analyte of significance in relation to th e status of the ovulation cycle, such as urinary E3G, during at least part of the pre-ovulation phase of the current ovulation cyc le of the individual subject, and identification from the results of such testing of an analyte concentration change indicative of imminent ovulation, relative to an analyte concentration reference value that has been adapted to the individual human subject on the basis of analyte concentration test data obtained from the individual human subject during one or more previous ovulation cycles.

Portable Fertility Tester

Gerät zur rechnerischen Vorausbestimmung der zeitlichen Empfängnismöglichkeit im Zeitintervall zwischen zwei Menstruationen.

Vorrichtung zur Feststellung der Konzeptionsfähigkeits-Zeitperiode bei Frauen mit vierwöchentlichem Zyklus.

Appareil pour le contrôle du cycle féminin

POCKET CALCULATOR FOR THE FORECAST OF TEMPORAL CYCLES.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT FOR MONITORING AND TREATMENT OF FEMALE INFERTILITY.

APPAREIL DE PLANNING FAMILIAL.

A temperature taking device (1) comprising a thermometric probe cooperates with an automatic ovulation detector (2) which is provided with means (4, 5, 6) to calculate the successive values of two changing averages of temperatures detected by the probe, and comparator means (7-19) to analyse those two mean values in order to automatically detect the beginning of the ovulation which corresponds to a temperature increase. The advantage of the apparatus is that it provides informations deduced from the objective verification of the temperature increase accompanying the beginning of the ovulation.

Device for measuring body temperature

The device (10) has a temperature sensor (11) which is to be applied to a point on the body and is coupled to an optical display device (26). In order also to combine the measured quantity of "body temperature" with the measured variable of "time", the temperature sensor (11) is coupled to the display device (26) via a microprocessor (15) which is controlled by a time generator (19) and provided with memories (17, 18). The microprocessor (15) is set up so as, in addition to the instantaneous value of the detected body temperature, to calculate and/or to store, as well as to display, at least one of the following values: - the value of the body temperature at a predeterminable, periodically recurring instant, - the maximum or the minimum value of the body temperature detected in a settable time interval, - the temporal spacing between two successive maximum or minimum values of the body temperature, - the mean value of the body temperature in a period of time which can be selected as to ...

APPAREIL DE MESURE DE LA TEMPERATURE EN VALEUR NUMERIQUE D'UN CORPS VIVANT.

The heat-sensitive element (2) of the probe (1) controls a calculator (Ca) converting into digital value the temperature measured by said element. The transmission of data from the calculator (Ca) to a receiver (R) is controlled by a gate (P1) which enables the transmission to take place only after a contact controller (Co) has verified that the probe is in contact with the body of which the temperature is to be measured and that the probe has remained uninterruptedly in contact with said body during a predetermined duration of time at least equal to the time required by the heat-sensitive element (2) to reach the temperature of said body. Thereby, the apparatus insures that any temperature value which does not correspond to the real temperature to be measured is not transmitted to the receiver in case of accidental contact interruption between the probe (1) and said body.

ПЕРЕНОСНОЙ ПРИБОР ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ОПТИМАЛЬНОГО ВРЕМЕНИ ЗАЧАТИЯ

Circular medical graph of gestation

CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE STATE OF A MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND SYSTEM FOR ITS WORK

Procédé (300) pour déterminer l'état d'un cycle menstruel à l'aide d'une analyse spectrométrique de tissu corporel (190), procédé (300) comprenant au moins les étapes suivantes consistant à : - émettre (310) un rayonnement électromagnétique (120) pour irradier le tissu corporel (190), - enregistrer (320) des données de spectrogramme (145), ces données représentant le spectrogramme généré avec le rayonnement électromagnétique (130) réfléchi par le tissu corporel (190), - comparer (340) les données de spectrogramme (145) enregistrées à des données de référence, les données de référence représentant au moins un état du cycle menstruel, et - fournir (650) un signal d'information (265) en fonction du résultat de la comparaison, le signal d'information (265) représentant une indication concernant l'état du cycle menstruel.

A REMOTE CONTROLLED TUBULAR IMPLANT DEVICE AND IMPLANTING APPARATUS

The "Novel" tubular implant device is placed in male and or female's tubes, ducts, vessels, urethras, ureters and or any conduits etc. as an alternative to and or substitute for the lumen path for blocking, regulating, dilating, and or constricting partly, completely, or regulatory for continuous and or for a specific time or for repetitive cycles to control lumen paths of tubes, ducts, vessels, urethras, ureters and or any conduits etc. The control of blocking, regulating, dilating, and or constricting fluid flow path and or lumen of tubes, ducts, vessels, urethras, ureters and or any conduits etc. can be exercised by using remotely, locally, and or automatically the said Novel tubular implant device which may also be activated as a result of changes in values of specimens and or parameters where it is implanted and or driven by software program selection remotely or locally when meeting, exceeding, or lowering one or more specific condition(s) and or predicting specific analysis of current ...

Electronic mouse test kit for use in a process to monitor the status of a current ovulation cycle of mammalian electronic mouse and recording device testing device concentration in the body fluid processes for [...] to monitor the state of a cycle of ovulation and predict the fertile period of a cycle of the current drag [...] device to monitor the human ovulation cycle and plurality of test fluid body and urine [...]

SYSTEM FOR TRACKING FEMALE FERTILITY

Described herein are various principles related to collecting and charting fertility data for a female (e.g., female humans). A dedicated device may be used to collect fertility data regarding the female. The device may include a thermometer for collecting a body temperature of the female as well as an interface for collecting data regarding a consistency and/or amount of a cervical fluid of the female. Once collected by the dedicated device, the fertility data may be transmitted wirelessly from the dedicated device via a wireless network (e.g., a wireless local area network) to a server that collects fertility data. The fertility data may then be displayed in a graph that enables a user to make determinations about a fertility cycle of the female, including determinations about times of high fertility. For example, from viewing the relationship between two lines included in the graph, the user may make determinations regarding fertility.

ELECTRONIC OVULATION MONITOR

An electronic ovulation monitor (10) is provided having a housing (12) containing means for processing information, means which serve as a sensor (16) to detect then transmit information to the means (28) for processing of such information, and means for indicating the presence of a viable egg. The information which is processed includes values associated with mucous density, basal body temperature, pH level, and LH level. The information is processed and compared with data associated with the presence of a viable egg, such that if a viable egg is empirically indicated as being present, a visual display (20) and audible component (22) will signal such presence.

Mucus testing processes and devices

CONCEIVABLE BASAL BODY TEMPERATURES AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE

The present invention discloses software programs, systems and methods for increasing the chances of users conception by maximizing the user's fertility potential by providing a software program that combines identifying the underlying causes of infertility and using best practices as described by current medical literature for fertility changes along with herbal recommendations to provide personalized wellness recommendations that give the individual user the power to improve their natural fertility. 1. A method , comprising: receive, by the portable electronic device, data about a fertility state and one or more parameters of a menstrual cycle of a user, the one or more parameters of the menstrual cycle including PMS data and cramping data;', 'assess personalized fertility state and ideal menstrual cycle of the user based on the received data of the fertility state of the user and the menstrual cycle parameters;', 'assigning the user, one or more hurdles of one or more symptoms that represents underlying fertility and menstrual cycle issues of the user;', "determine a deviation between the user's personalized fertility state and menstrual cycle parameters and an ideal fertility state and an ideal menstrual cycle;", "algorithmically identify the user's underlying fertility issues and menstrual cycle issues based on the determined deviation from the ideal fertility state and the ideal menstrual cycle;", "compare, by the mobile application, the underlying fertility issues and menstrual cycle parameters with a plurality of herbal formulas stored in the mobile application, each herbal formula designed to move the user's personalized fertility state toward the ideal fertility state including an ideal menstrual cycle;", "select, by the mobile application, based on the underlying fertility issues and the parameters of the menstrual cycle of the user, a personalized herbal formula recommendations for the user designed to move the user's personalized fertility state and ...

Cycle-based sleep coaching

Physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and/or heart rate variability can be measured over time for a user and correlated to physiological and/or hormonal cycles such as the menstrual cycle. By determining the phase of such a cycle in this manner, an automatic coach for the user can recommend phase-specific adjustments to activities such as sleep and exercise.

Menstrual cycle tracking

Health information for a woman can be used to predict timing of events related to the woman's menstrual cycle. If available, historical cycle information for a woman can be used to predict upcoming cycle events, such as the start and stop of menstruation. To improve the accuracy of those predictions, one or more health metrics are monitored for the woman that can be correlated with the menstrual cycle. These can include, for example, the resting heart rate (RHR), blood oxygen concentration (SpO2) level, and hemoglobin concentration, among other such options. The metrics are monitored over time to determine patterns that can be correlated with menstrual cycle. This information can then be used to update the predictive model, as well as to update individual event predictions. Information about the predictions, and updates to the predictions, can be surfaced accordingly.

Instrument for measuring saliva viscoelasticity to determine female fertile period

BODY TEMPERATURE DIAGNOSTICS

ADJUSTMENT OF MEDICAMENT DELIVERY BY A MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE BASED ON MENSTRUAL CYCLE PHASE

Exemplary embodiments account for differing needs of a user over the menstrual cycle of the user to better control the blood glucose concentration of the user. The exemplary embodiments may be realized in control systems for medicament delivery devices that deliver medicaments, such as medicaments that regulate blood glucose concentration levels. Examples of such medicaments that regulate blood glucose concentration levels include insulin, glucagon, and glucagon peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. The exemplary embodiments are able to better tailor the dosages of the medicament delivered to the user with the medicament delivery device to reduce the risk of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia and help reduce blood glucose concentration excursions.

УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫЙ СПОСОБ И АППАРАТ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ БАЛЛЬНОЙ ОЦЕНКИ УПИТАННОСТИ, ЖИВОГО ВЕСА И ИНДЕКСА ФЕРТИЛЬНОСТИ

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу расчета балльной оценки упитанности, живого веса животного и статуса его фертильности посредством математической обработки ряда характерных морфологических признаков исследуемого объекта, которая использует по меньшей мере одно контактное или бесконтактное устройство определения профиля 109 животного, по меньшей мере один блок обработки данных и программу, применяющую особый математический метод интерпретации. Использование такого метода обеспечивает определение упитанности животного и его синтетического индекса откорма или FI независимо от видовых признаков, породы, пола, возраста и абсолютного размера исследуемого животного. Этот способ также характеризуется устойчивостью к возможным ошибкам позиционирования аппарата оператором. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 24 ил., 1 табл.

Способ прогнозирования вероятности осложненного течения беременности после переноса витрифицированных эмбрионов в программах ЭКО

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к акушерству и гинекологии, и может быть использовано для прогнозирования осложненного течения беременности после переноса витрифицированных эмбрионов в программах экстракорпорального оплодотворения - ЭКО. Определяют значения параметров клоттинговых тестов оценки плазменного звена гемостаза: АЧТВ, ТВ, и показателей тромбоэластографии: ANGLE, К. Затем вычисляют прогностический индекс I по формуле I=АЧТВ⋅К1+ТВ⋅К2+К⋅К3+ANGLE⋅К4+const, где: I – прогностический индекс; АЧТВ – активированное частичное тромбопластиновое время, характеризующее эффективность внутреннего пути активации коагуляции, сек; ТВ – тромбиновое время, характеризующее превращение фибриногена в фибрин под действием тромбина, сек; К – параметр тромбоэластограммы, характеризующий время образования фиксированного сгустка, мин; ANGLE - параметр тромбоэластограммы, характеризующий скорость роста фибриновой сети, град; К1, К2, К3, К4 – коэффициенты, К1=-0,22, К2=-0,57, К3=1,62, К4=0,1; 5,58 ...

СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРОПРОВОДНОСТИ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ ОРГАНИЗМА И ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЗОНД ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ ЭТОГО СПОСОБА

Предлагается способ измерения электропроводности жидкостей организма с использованием нескольких расположенных в различных местах измерения на теле измерительных электродов с целью определения величин электрического сопротивления, причем измерение осуществляется с помощью имеющего измерительные электроды измерительного зонда, при котором в соответствии с изобретением считываются соответственно определенные измерительными электродами величины сопротивления и наименьшая величина сопротивления оценивается в качестве базовой величины для определения электропроводности. Находящий при этом предпочтительное применение измерительный зонд отличается тем, что он имеет большое количество точечных электродов, которые распределенно расположены на поверхности зонда, причем с точечными электродами сопряжена общая масса.

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ СОСТОЯНИЯ ТЕКУЩЕГО ЦИКЛА, НАБОР ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ), УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ ЗА ЦИКЛОМ И НАБОР ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ ЗА ЦИКЛОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Способ контроля за состоянием текущего цикла овуляции у индивидуальной женщины, заключающийся в проведении анализов на содержание в жидкости, выделяемой из организма, какого-либо соединения, важного для определения состояния цикла овуляции, такого как Е3G, содержащегося в моче, в течение по меньшей мере части предовуляционной фазы текущего цикла овуляции индивидуальной женщины и идентификации на их основе изменений в концентрации анализируемого соединения, свидетельствующих о приближающейся овуляции, в сравнении со справочными значениями концентрации анализируемого соединения, подобранными для индивидуальной женщины на основе данных по определению концентрации анализируемого соединения, полученными для индивидуальной женщины во время одного или нескольких предыдущих циклов овуляции. Анализ на содержание указанного исследуемого соединения во время текущего цикла овуляции проводят в течение нескольких дней (преимущественно по крайней мере 5 дней) вслед за началом менструаций, но начинают ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЯ ОВУЛЯЦИИ

... 1. Устройство для прогнозирования овуляции, включающее:корпус устройства для прогнозирования овуляции, оптический блок, включающий одну или несколько асферических линз, электронный блок, отдел батареи, источник света и, по желанию, колпачок.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором указанный оптический блок состоит из оправы объектива, фокусировочного кольца, одной или нескольких асферических линз, пластины объектива и запорного штифта фокусировочного кольца.3. Устройство по п.1, включающее электронный блок, состоящий из отдела батареи, основания, выключателя, плату с печатным монтажом, один или несколько контактов, источник света, резистор, проводник и одну или несколько батарей.4. Устройство по п.1, в котором отдел батареи имеет отверстие для помещения в него деталей электронного блока.5. Устройство по п.1, корпус которого имеет форму трубки.6. Устройство по п.1, в котором источник света представлен светодиодом.7. Устройство по п.1, в котором имеется две асферические линзы.8. Устройство по п.1, ...

НАБОР ДЛЯ ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ АНАЛИЗА, ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, АНАЛИТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ЗА СОСТОЯНИЕМ ЦИКЛА, СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ФЕРТИЛЬНОГО ПЕРИОДА (ВАРИАНТЫ), УСТРОЙСТВО КОНТРОЛЯ ЗА ЦИКЛОМ, НАБОР ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ ЦИКЛА И НАБОР ОДНОРАЗОВЫХ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЙ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Способ контроля за состоянием текущего цикла овуляции у индивидуальной женщины, заключающийся в проведении анализов на содержание в жидкости, выделяемой из организма, какого-либо соединения, важного для определения состояния цикла овуляции, такого как Е3G, содержащегося в моче, в течение по крайней мере части предовуляционной фазы текущего цикла овуляции индивидуальной женщины и идентификации на их основе изменений в концентрации анализируемого соединения, свидетельствующих о приближающейся овуляции, в сравнении со справочными значениями концентрации анализируемого соединения, подобранными для индивидуальной женщины на основе данных по определению концентрации анализируемого соединения, полученными для индивидуальной женщины во время одного или нескольких предыдущих циклов овуляции.

СПОСОБ МОНИТОРИНГА ЭСТРУСА И ОВУЛЯЦИИ У ЖИВОТНЫХ И ПЛАНИРОВАНИЯ УДОБНОЙ ВРЕМЕННОЙ ЗОНЫ ОПЛОДОТВОРЕНИЯ И ПРЕДПОЧТИТЕЛЬНОЙ ВРЕМЕННОЙ ЗОНЫ ОПЛОДОТВОРЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ мониторинга эструса и овуляции животных и планирования предпочтительного времени оплодотворения, в котором: ! предоставляют сенсорную систему, расположенную относительно животного для того, чтобы обнаруживать стоячее положение животного; ! собирают данные от сенсорной системы; ! при этом данные содержат данные, относящиеся к общему времени, в течение которого животное стоит, в пределах заранее установленного периода времени; ! и анализируют данные, используя алгоритм для определения времени эструса и овуляции животного, и для планирования предпочтительного времени оплодотворения животного; ! и предоставляют систему индикации, чтобы обеспечить указание рабочему о предпочтительном времени оплодотворения животного. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором алгоритм выполнен с возможностью обнаружения изменений в соотношении времени стояния, вычисления из изменений начального момента изменений и пика в изменениях. ! 3. Способ по п.2, в котором алгоритм выполнен с возможностью определения временной ...

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MEASUREMENT OF BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE

Messgerät für Eisprung

Messgerät für Eisprung, umfassend einen Vorderkörper (1), der zylinderförmig ausgebildet ist und an der Innenseite einen oberen Verbindungsteil (11) und einen oberen Objektträger (12) und an der Außenseite einen Schalter (13) und einen äußeren Verbindungsteil (131) aufweist, wobei der äußere Verbindungsteil (131) einen inneren Verbindungsteil (10) gegenüberliegt, wobei zwischen dem Schalter (13) und dem oberen Objektträger (12) eine Stromquelle (14) und ein Leuchtkörper (15) angeordnet sind, der mit der Stromquelle (14) verbunden ist, wobei zwischen dem Leuchtkörper (15) und dem oberen Objektträger (12) eine Streuscheibe (16) vorgesehen ist, und einen Hinterkörper (2), der an der Innenseite des Vorderkörpers (1) angeordnet ist, zylinderförmig ausgebildet und an der Innenseite entsprechend dem oberen Verbindungsteil (11) einen unteren Verbindungsteil (21) und entsprechend dem oberen Objektträger (12) einen unteren Objektträger (22) aufweist, wobei nahe an dem unteren Objektträger (22) mindestens ...

Electronic cycle thermometer

The invention relates to an electronic cycle thermometer based on a microprocessor as a support to natural methods of family planning. The electronic thermometer provided emits electrical signals which are fed to a microprocessor circuit (6) with storage, computing and clock circuits (14). For reliable assessment of the individual cycle phases the microprocessor circuit is connected to a graphical analogue display (3) for the course of the temperature values (T) over a time span corresponding to at least one cycle. By entering the start of the cycle (X) the frequency distribution (F) of the beginning of the fertile phase can be displayed synchronously with the presentation of the temperature course over several cycles. ...

Menstrual cycle monitor

The monitor comprises beads threaded onto a loop of elastic cord. The cord is formed into a loop by tying the two ends of a length of cord in a reef-knot. The daily progress of the menstrual cycle is marked by pulling the knot through holes in the beads. The beads are coloured to indicate the sectors of the cycle - red for menstruation, pink for fertility, black for PMS. The knot is matched to the elastic cord and to the hole in the bead so that the knot is tight in the hole, but the pull-through force is smaller than the elastic limit of the cord.

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Temperature sensing system and method

Non-invasive system for monitoring physiological or health status of animals

Novel ovulation predictor device

The invention is a hand held ovulation predictor device, which includes an ovulation predictor device body, an optical subassembly containing one or more aspheric lenses, an electronics assembly, a battery compartment, a light source and, optionally, a cover. The preferred embodiment of this invention is one in which the one or more lenses are aspheric.

Fertility indicating thermometer

A fertility determining apparatus for storing and displaying a measured basal body temperature of a woman and a calendar/clock for generating digital signals representing dates and time. There are separate memory units in the apparatus for storing measured temperature data and data from the calendar/clock. A data processing unit in the apparatus functions to determine whether or not the woman is in a fertile period based upon data stored within the apparatus and the corresponding basal temperature.

Measurement of basal body temperature

Body temperature readings from a thermistor 16 are recorded in a counter 20 by means of a self- balancing bridge 17 when gate 15 is open for the same four hours of each day. Clock 10 is set to initiate the four hour period at say 06.00 hrs. so that the body temperature measurement is taken after waking but before rising. Measurements for the first three days of the menstrual cycle are rejected (19) and for the next eight days are accumulated in a store 22. These measurements are subject to a diurnal correction 21 to reduce them to the temperature at the beginning of the 4 hour period. The mean of eight readings is determined (23) and subsequent readings compared (24) with the mean. A Cusum statistical test is then applied to determine the beginning of the infertile period signalled by a rise in body temperature and produce a corresponding display 27. ...

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TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE MONITORING THE FERTILITY CONDITION

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DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE FERTILITY STATUS OF WOMEN

DEVICE WITH A ZEITMESSER FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FRUITFUL ONES AND/OR UNFRUCHTBAREN DAYS OF THE WOMAN

VERFAHREN UND EINRICHTUNG ZUR BESTIMMUNG DES WEIBLICHEN HORMONSTATUS

Fertility Status Diagnosis System

Methods and apparatus for interpreting vaginal measurement data by electronic means without the need for the user to take part in the data interpretation process. More specifically, an intelligent probe monitors folliculogenesis and correlates the ovarian function data to probe profile characteristics of the female reproductive cycle. A fertile window is defined with reference to the correlation between folliculogenesis and probe cyclic profiles.

Ovulating sensing and analyzing system

The present invention relates to a system for measuring an oral temperature of a female subject during an ovulation cycle of the female subject for assisting the female subject in determining the next ovulation cycle for fertility and/or birth-control and includes a method and apparatus for predicting a commencement of a new ovulation cycle in a female subject including measuring and communicating the data to a remote computing platform by daily measuring the oral temperatures and calculating an average oral temperature for an ovulation cycle. The daily oral temperature measurements and/or average oral temperatures are also available on external databases and may be used for comparing and checking the current temperature measurements. Different sensors are available for other purposes.

TEMPERATURE BASED FERTILITY MONITORING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD

A fertility monitoring apparatus measures body temperature and saliva or cervical fluid resistivity. The clinical device includes a sensor, processor and transmitter to wirelessly deliver information to a computerized device such as a smart phone, tablet, or laptop for further analysis and display. The computerized device is programmed with software to receive, analyze, display, and/or transmit the raw or processed information. The programmed computerized device computes fertility information of the user. A central fertility platform includes a programmed computing device, and a database of fertility information from multiple users. Input from user accounts are fed into the platform and stored in the database. Exemplary inputs include the user's age, cycle length, diagnosis of fertility, reproductive health information. The platform both provides feedback to the user and learns from the data collected to improve upon or self-modify calculations using machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data mining approaches. 1. A fertility monitoring system for monitoring fertility of a user , the system comprising: a body adapted to enter a natural orifice of a patient;', 'a first sensor located in the body, said first sensor adapted to measure temperature;', 'a second sensor located in the body, the second sensor adapted to make a second measurement of the user;', 'a transmitter, wherein the transmitter is configured to wirelessly send information from the clinical device; and', 'a processor disposed within the body and being operable to receive a temperature signal and a second measurement signal from the temperature sensor and the second sensor respectively and to calculate a temperature value and a second measurement value of the user based on said received temperature signal and second measurement signal respectively; and', 'a computerized device adapted to wirelessly receive information from the clinical device and operable to determine a level of fertility based ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A FERTILE PHASE OF A WOMAN BY ASCERTAINING A CO2 PARTIAL PRESSURE IN A RESPIRATORY GAS OF THE WOMAN

The invention relates to a device () for determining a fertile phase of a woman by ascertaining a COpartial pressure in a respiratory gas of the woman in several consecutive breaths, comprising an inlet for receiving the respiratory gas, and an outlet, a sample chamber (), into which the respiratory gas can be conducted, a measuring module () with a measuring element () with which a COconcentration in the respiratory gas in the sample chamber () can be measured, optionally a pressure sensor () for measuring an air pressure, a processor () for processing measured data obtained by means of the measuring module () and the pressure sensor (), and at least one output unit () for outputting a result of the measured data. So that the method can be carried out by a woman herself quickly and nevertheless with high precision, it is provided according to the invention that the device () is embodied as a hand-held device and an algorithm is stored in the processor (), with which with a measurement based on several immediately consecutive breaths a predetermined reproducibility criterion regarding an end expiratory COpartial pressure of the respiratory gas can be tested, wherein, if the reproducibility criterion is met, the at least one output unit () outputs and/or signals and/or displays whether a fertile phase applies. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for determining a fertile phase of a woman by ascertaining an end expiratory COpartial pressure in a respiratory gas and comparison of the measured data thus obtained with measured data in the follicle phase outside the fertile phase. 1. A device for determining a fertile phase of a woman by ascertaining a COpartial pressure in a respiratory gas of the woman in several consecutive breaths , comprising an inlet for receiving the respiratory gas , and an outlet , a sample chamber , into which the respiratory gas can be conducted , a measuring module with a measuring element with which a COconcentration in the ...

Flexible ring pessary

The present disclosure suggests an apparatus for determining at least one parameter in the vaginal channel of a user. The apparatus comprises a flexible pessary and a measurement unit comprising at least one sensor for measuring the at least one vaginal parameter. The measurement unit is reversibly mountable to the flexible pessary.

Method of Detecting and Predicting Ovulation and the Period of Fertility

Methods of detecting and predicting ovulation and a period of fertility include determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event. The method includes obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour. The plurality of first readings are then processed to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period and the at least one first representative temperature reading is stored. The method is repeated for at least second and third 24 hour periods and the representative temperature readings are provided for analysis to identify a temperature change event for the female human user. 1. A method of determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event for the female human user , the method comprising:obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour; andprocessing the plurality of first readings to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period;storing the at least one first representative temperature reading;obtaining, within a second 24 hour period, a plurality of second readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a second extended period of at least an hour; andprocessing the plurality of second readings to determine at least one second representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the second extended period;storing the at least one second representative temperature reading; ...

Advanced Ovulation Predictor Device

The invention is a hand-held advanced ovulation predictor device, which includes an advanced ovulation predictor device body, an optical subassembly containing one or more hybrid lenses, an electronics assembly with a light source, switch, and battery, and, optionally, a cover. The preferred embodiment of this invention is one in which the viewing axis and the device axis are not collinear or coaxial, the specimen is illuminated with oblique or dark field illumination, the method of transmitting the light is through a light pipe, and one or more lenses are hybrid lenses. 1. An advanced ovulation predictor device , comprising:a device casing;an optical subassembly within the device casing;an electronics assembly within the device casing; anda light source within the device casing, electrically connected to the electronics assembly, and adjacent to the optical subassembly.2. The advanced ovulation predictor device of claim 1 , wherein said optical subassembly comprisesan objective plate;a light pipe adjacent to the objective plate and to the light source; anda hybrid lens adjacent to the objective plate.3. The advanced ovulation predictor device of claim 1 , wherein said electronics assembly comprisesa circuit board;a switch; anda power supply.4. The advanced ovulation predictor device of claim 2 , wherein said hybrid lens comprisesan aspherical lens; anda diffractive surface to correct for chromatic abberation.5. The advanced ovulation predictor device of claim 4 , wherein said hybrid lens has an enlarged optical field claim 4 , reduces aberration and blurring of an image viewed through the hybrid lens claim 4 , and reduces manufacturing and assembly complexity as compared to a spherical or aspherical lens.6. The advanced ovulation predictor device of claim 2 , wherein said hybrid lens forms a focal length that is about 0.12 inches.7. The advanced ovulation predictor device of claim 2 , wherein the light pipe comprises a transparent body adjacent to the light source ...

Method of Detecting and Predicting Ovulation and the Period of Fertility

Methods of detecting and predicting ovulation and a period of fertility include determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event. The method includes obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour. The plurality of first readings are then processed to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period and the at least one first representative temperature reading is stored. The method is repeated for at least second and third 24 hour periods and the representative temperature readings are provided for analysis to identify a temperature change event for the female human user. 1. A data processing device for processing data indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event for the female human user , the device comprising:a communication interface for receiving multiple body temperature readings or information derived therefrom from multiple female human users, wherein the readings for each user are uniquely identified;a processor for identifying temperature readings having one or more characteristics of irrelevant or faulty data and either deleting said readings or labelling them as to be disregarded, for obtaining one or several representative temperature values for each of multiple extended periods, and for analysing the representative temperature values over multiple extended periods to identify a pattern indicative or predictive of ovulation, and wherein the analysis includes using information from values obtained for other female human users;wherein the processor is arranged to store information relevant to fertility or the timing of ovulation for each user associated with a unique identifier ...

MENSTRUAL CYCLE TRACKING

Health information for a woman can be used to predict timing of events related to the woman's menstrual cycle. If available, historical cycle information for a woman can be used to predict upcoming cycle events, such as the start and stop of menstruation. To improve the accuracy of those predictions, one or more health metrics are monitored for the woman that can be correlated with the menstrual cycle. These can include, for example, the resting heart rate (RHR), blood oxygen concentration (SpO) level, and hemoglobin concentration, among other such options. The metrics are monitored over time to determine patterns that can be correlated with menstrual cycle. This information can then be used to update the predictive model, as well as to update individual event predictions. Information about the predictions, and updates to the predictions, can be surfaced accordingly. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:obtaining, using a non-invasive measurement sub-system of a monitoring device worn by a user, heart rate-derived data for the user over a period of time;obtaining, using the non-invasive measurement sub-system, hemoglobin data for the user over the period of time;analyzing the heart rate-derived data and the hemoglobin data to determine a health pattern for the user;correlating events for a menstrual cycle of the user with features in the health pattern to generate a model for the menstrual cycle;generating, using the model, one or more determinations for events for the menstrual cycle of the user; andproviding, for display, information about the one or more determinations.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, from the user, a selection of one or more types of events for which to receive the information, the types of events including occurrences of menstruation or ovulation.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving indication of an occurrence of an event associated with the menstrual ...

UNOBTRUSIVE OVULATION TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A SUBJECTS HEART RATE

The present invention relates to a system for unobtrusive fertility tracking, comprising a sensor for obtaining a heart signal, a processing unit configured to determine a subject's heart rate from the heart signal, and an evaluation unit configured to analyze the subject's heart rate to predict likelihood of ovulation. The processing unit is further configured to extract heart rate variability features from the heart signal, and the evaluation unit is further configured to predict likelihood of ovulation based on the heart rate variability features. 1. System for unobtrusive ovulation tracking , comprising:a sensor for obtaining a heart signal,a processing unit configured to process the heart signal, andan evaluation unit configured to analyze the heart signal to predict likelihood of ovulation,wherein the processing unit is configured to extract heart rate variability features from the heart signal, and wherein the evaluation unit is further configured to predict likelihood of ovulation based on the heart rate variability features.2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the evaluation unit comprises a phased locked loop which locks onto the heart rate variability features to predict likelihood of ovulation.3. System according to claim 1 , comprising an activity determination unit configured to provide an activity indicator indicative of a current activity level and/or a user's physical condition claim 1 , in particular a circadian rhythm or phase of the subject claim 1 , wherein the evaluation unit is further configured to predict the likelihood of ovulation based on said activity indicator.4. System according to claim 3 , further comprising a motion sensor configured to determine motion and/or orientation data of the subject claim 3 , wherein the activity determination unit is configured to provide the activity indicator based on said motion and/or orientation data.5. System according to claim 3 , comprising an ambient sensor configured to determine an ambient ...

SYSTEM FOR SALIVA COLLECTION

Disclosed herein are portable handheld devices for saliva collection for daily monitoring of salivary biomarkers of physiological conditions, the device comprising: a handheld handle comprising a saliva collector, the saliva collector comprising: a suction tip; a bi-directional pump electrically configurable for pumping towards two opposite directions; a saliva reservoir; a valve; a water reservoir, the water reservoir comprising an external filling lid; a reversible fluidic connection configurable in a connected and disconnected position; and a base accommodating the handheld handle, the base configurable to fluidly communicate with the handheld handle through at least the reversible fluidic connection, wherein the valve is electrically configured to allow fluid communication directly between at least two selected from: the saliva reservoir, the water reservoir, and the reversible fluidic connection, and wherein the bi-directional pump is electrically configurable to allow fluid communication directly between the suction tip and the saliva reservoir. 139-. (canceled)40. A portable handheld device for tooth brushing and saliva collection for daily monitoring of salivary biomarkers of physiological conditions of a subject , the device comprising: i) a suction tip;', 'ii) a bi-directional pump electrically configurable for pumping towards two opposite directions;', 'iii) a saliva reservoir;', 'iv) a valve;', 'v) a water reservoir, the water reservoir comprising an external filling lid;', 'vi) a reversible fluidic connection configurable in a connected position and a disconnected position; and, 'a) a handheld handle comprising a saliva collector, the saliva collector comprisingb) a base accommodating the handheld handle, the base configurable to fluidly communicate with the handheld handle through at least the reversible fluidic connection, wherein the valve is electrically configured to allow fluid communication directly between at least two elements selected from: ...

DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING HOOK EFFECT AND USE THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for identifying conditions in a human or animal body, such as pregnancy or ovulation. For example, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for identifying pregnancy or ovulation, which devices and methods are adapted to mitigate the “hook effect”, thereby improving accuracy of the devices and methods. 1. An apparatus for detecting pregnancy and/or ovulation in a subject , said apparatus comprising one or more lateral flow test strips comprising: (i) a first mobilisable capture reagent comprising a detectable label, wherein the first capture reagent is configured to bind to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to form a first complex; and', '(ii) a second mobilisable capture reagent comprising a detectable label, wherein the second capture reagent is configured to bind to Luteinizing Hormone (LH) to form a second complex;, '(a) a label-holding portion comprising(b) a first test portion comprising an immobilised capture reagent configured to specifically bind hCG and thereby immobilise hCG to the first test portion; and(c) a second test portion comprising an immobilised capture reagent configured to bind to both hCG and LH and thereby immobilise hCG and/or LH to the second test portion.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detectable labels of the first and second capture reagents are the same.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detectable labels of the first and second capture reagents are different.4. The apparatus according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the second test portion is positioned downstream of the first test portion claim 1 , and the first test portion is positioned downstream of the label-holding portion.5. The apparatus according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the immobilised capture reagent of the second test portion binds hCG with a lower affinity than the immobilised capture reagent of the first test portion.6. The apparatus according to any one ...

METHOD AND KIT FOR HOME CONTROLLED OVARIAN STIMULATION FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION

A home controlled ovarian hyperstimulation method for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or egg freezing and a home IVF kit are described herein. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for home controlled ovarian stimulation in a female patient in preparation for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or egg freezing , the method comprising the steps of:1) stimulating an increase in the amounts of hormones that support the growth and release of one or more mature eggs in the female patient;2) suppressing luteinizing hormone (LH) release by the pituitary gland by either inserting vaginally in the female patient or administering orally to the female patient elagolix in a therapeutically effective amount;3) testing whether the female patient is ovulating using an ovulation predictor kit, wherein if the testing shows the female patient is ovulating, then no further medications are administered to the female patient.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the therapeutically effective amount of the elagolix is 25 to 200 mg per day.19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the therapeutically effective amount of the elagolix is 25 mg per day.20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the elagolix is either inserted vaginally in the female patient or administered orally to the female patient on day 9 of the female patient's menstrual cycle.21. The method of claim 17 , wherein the elagolix is either inserted vaginally in or administered orally to the female patient on day 9 and on day 11 of the female patient's menstrual cycle. This application claims the benefit of priority of under 35 U.S.C. Section 120 of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/674,565, filed Nov. 5, 2019 and under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) of U.S. Application No. 62/841,571, filed May 1, 2019, which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.The present invention relates to a home controlled ovarian stimulation method for in vitro fertilization or egg freezing and a home in vitro fertilization (IVF) kit.In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted ...

Method and System to Notify Female Fertility Period

A method for determining a fertility period for a female human individual (FU), carried out in a device comprising a controller, a non-invasive heart sensor placed in contact or opposite to a portion of the skin of the individual, during the sleep of the individual, the heart sensor being configured to sense heart pulses of the individual and the controller being configured to determine the heart rate, the method comprising the following steps: /a/ collecting, at the sensor, heart pulses signals of the individual; /b/ extracting therefrom, at the controller, current heart rate during a night; /c/ calculating a minimal sleep heart rate denoted MSHR(i), over the night; /d/ comparing MSHR(i) with values of MSHR(k) recorded previously, and/or comparing MSHR(i) with a long term average of the minimal sleep heart rate values denoted LTHR; /e/ deducing therefrom a current ovulation probability index, according to a predefined criteria; /f/ if the ovulation probability index is higher than a predefined threshold denoted PTH, notify the individual with a fertility time window. 1. A method for determining a fertility period for a female human individual (FU) , carried out in a device comprising a controller , one or more non-invasive heart sensor placed in contact with or opposite to a portion of the skin of the individual , at least during the sleep of the individual , the heart sensor being configured to sense heart pulses of the individual and the controller being configured to determine the heart rate , the method comprising the following steps:/a/ receiving, from the one or more sensor, heart pulses signals of the individual,/b/ extracting therefrom, at the controller, current heart rate during a daily time period of interest T(i), said time period being comprised within a 24-hour period,/c/ calculate a minimal sleep heart rate denoted MSHR(i), over the daily time period of interest, i denoting a daily index,/d/ comparing MSHR(i) with values of MSHR(k) recorded ...

Fertility Window Prediction Using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Other Learning Methods

A system and method of biological testing and deep learning to predict fertility based on ferning patterns and detecting white blood cells in cervical mucous samples.

BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING SYSTEM AND BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE

There are provided an information recording unit for recording, in a storage medium , body temperature information to be measured by a temperature sensor for a sleeping period in association with movement information to be detected by a movement detecting sensor for the same sleeping period, and a basal body temperature specifying unit for analyzing the movement information recorded in the storage medium to detect a wake timing of a user and specifying, as a basal body temperature, body temperature information measured immediately before the wake timing, and a body temperature of the user can be measured in a resting state during sleeping and be thus recorded in the storage medium , and furthermore, the body temperature recorded immediately before waking can be specified as the basal body temperature. 1. A basal body temperature measuring system including a device for measuring a basal body temperature in attachment to a body of a user for a sleeping period , the system comprising:a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the body;a movement detecting sensor for detecting a movement of the body;an information recording unit for recording, in a storage medium, body temperature information to be measured by the temperature sensor in association with movement information to be detected by the movement detecting sensor; anda basal body temperature specifying unit for analyzing the movement information recorded in the storage medium to detect a wake timing of the user, and specifying, as the basal body temperature, body temperature information measured immediately before the wake timing.2. The basal body temperature measuring system according to claim 1 ,further comprising a second information recording unit for recording, in a storage medium, the basal body temperature specified by the basal body temperature specifying unit.3. A basal body temperature measuring device for measuring a basal body temperature in attachment to a body of a user for a sleeping ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS BASED ON VARIATIONS IN BODY TEMPERATURE

The invention is related to a system and method for determining a physiological condition. The system includes a processor configured to receive, from a first sensor, skin temperature measurements during a first period of time, wherein the first sensor is detachably and thermally coupleable to a user's skin, receive from a second sensor, measurements of ambient temperature during the first period of time, adjust the skin temperature measurements received from the first sensor using the ambient temperature measurements received from the second sensor to reduce ambient influence, receive one or more stored temperature measurements measured for at least a second time period, calculate representative temperature information for the first period of time based on the adjust skin temperature measurements from the first period of time and stored temperature measurements and display the representative temperature information. 1. A method of determining a physiological condition , comprising:receiving, from a first sensor, skin temperature measurements during a first period of time, wherein the first sensor is detachably and thermally couple-able to a user's skin;receiving, from a second sensor, measurements of ambient temperature during the first period of time,adjusting the skin temperature measurements received from the first sensor using the ambient temperature measurements received from the second sensor to reduce ambient influence;receiving one or more stored temperature measurements measured for at least a second time period;calculating representative temperature information for the first period of time based on the adjusted skin temperature measurements from the first period of time and the stored temperature measurements; anddisplaying the representative temperature information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying typical patterns in the adjusted skin temperature from the second period of time, and wherein calculating the representative ...

IMPLANTABLE ESTRUS DETECTION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Devices, systems, and methods for detecting estrus in subjects are provided. Devices include a housing configured for intravaginal/intrauterine deployment and retention and a sensor disposed in or on the housing, and are configured to use condition information sensed by the sensor to determine an estrus condition of the subject. Methods include deploying a device in the subject, sensing the condition information, and determining an estrus condition using the condition information. Systems include a device configured to communicate with a base station and/or with other implanted devices, which are located within a reception radius thereof, regarding the determined estrus condition. 1. A method of detecting an estrus condition of a subject , comprising:deploying in the subject an estrus detection device configured for intravaginal or intrauterine retention;sensing, via at least one sensor of the device, condition information of the subject; anddetermining an estrus condition of the subject using the condition information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:programming the device with biometric information, identification information, or both, about the subject.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is selected from the group consisting of temperature sensors claim 1 , conductivity sensors claim 1 , color sensors claim 1 , pulse sensors claim 1 , activity sensors claim 1 , mounting sensors claim 1 , and pressure sensors.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the sensing comprises sensing, via at least two sensors, condition information of the subject, andthe at least two sensors are selected from the group consisting of temperature sensors, conductivity sensors, color sensors, pulse sensors, activity sensors, mounting sensors, and pressure sensors.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:dispensing a fluid when the estrus condition of the subject meets a predetermined threshold,wherein the fluid is selected from the group consisting of ...

METHOD OF DETECTING AND PREDICTING OVULATION AND THE PERIOD OF FERTILITY

Methods of detecting and predicting ovulation and a period of fertility include determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event. The method includes obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour. The plurality of first readings are then processed to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period and the at least one first representative temperature reading is stored. The method is repeated for at least second and third 24 hour periods and the representative temperature readings are provided for analysis to identify a temperature change event for the female human user. 1. A user terminal comprising:a temperature measuring device for taking multiple body temperature readings from a female mammal during multiple extended periods:a memory for storing said temperature readings;means for communicating the multiple body temperature readings, or a derivative thereof, stored in the memory to a remote data processing device;means for receiving information relevant to the fertility of the female mammal from a remote computer file server; anda signalling device to provide said information relevant to the fertility of the female mammal to a user.2. A user terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature measuring device comprises a wearable claim 1 , removable temperature sensor.3. A user terminal according to wherein the temperature measuring device comprises an intravaginal temperature measuring device.4. A user terminal according to wherein the remote data processing device comprises a device associated with the user.5. A user terminal according to wherein the remote data processing device comprises a display for providing the information relevant to ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

It is an object of the present invention to enable prediction of a menstrual date while preventing a decrease in the accuracy of the prediction, even if there is a large variation among menstrual cycles. An information processing device determines a threshold vale used to predict a menstrual cycle, based on the result of a comparison between a base cycle and a representative value of a plurality of reference cycles modified based on each of a plurality of candidate threshold values for an outlier. Alternatively, the information processing device removes a first outlier identified based on a first threshold value from among a plurality of past menstrual cycles, changes a second outlier based on a second threshold value to a length corresponding to a second threshold value, and then predicts the length of a menstrual cycle. 117-. (canceled)18. An information processing device comprising:at least one memory configured to store computer program code;at least one processor configured to access said computer program code and operate as instructed by said computer program code, said computer program code including:candidate threshold value obtaining code configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to obtain a plurality of candidates for a first threshold value and a plurality of candidates for a second threshold value, the first threshold value indicating a probability of occurrence for identifying at least one first outlier to be removed from among a target woman's plurality of past menstrual cycles, the second threshold value indicating a percentile for identifying at least one second outlier to be changed in length among the plurality of menstrual cycles;first cycle obtaining code configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to obtain a base cycle and a plurality of reference cycles, from among the plurality of menstrual cycles;second cycle obtaining code configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to obtain, ...

In-Bed Temperature Array for Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Embodiments are directed to systems and techniques for tracking menstrual cycles, which can include receiving temperature measurements from an array of temperature sensors positioned on a bed. A use period for the array can be determined when temperature measurements from at least one temperature sensor of the one or more temperature sensors exceed a first temperature threshold. In some embodiments, for each use period in a set of two or more use periods, a temperature of the user using the set of temperatures from the respective use period can be determined. After determining the temperature of the user for each use period in the set of two or more use periods, at least one change in the temperature of the user between different use periods can be identified. An ovulation day of the user based on the at least one change in the temperature of the user can be estimated. 1. A method for tracking a menstrual cycle of a user , the method comprising:receiving temperature measurements from one or more temperature sensors in an array of temperature sensors positioned under the user on a bed;determining a use period for the array of temperature sensors when temperature measurements from at least one temperature sensor of the one or more temperature sensors exceeds a first temperature threshold for a duration;identifying a set of temperatures that are within the use period and exceed a second temperature threshold;for each use period in a set of two or more use periods, determining a temperature of the user using the set of temperatures from the respective use period;after determining the temperature of the user for each use period in the set of two or more use periods, identifying at least one change in the temperature of the user between different use periods; andestimating an ovulation day of the user based on the at least one change in the temperature of the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:identifying the set of temperatures comprises identifying temperatures ...

PREDICTION OF BLEEDING PATTERNS IN WOMEN AFTER INSERTION OF AN INTRAUTERINE ACTIVE-INGREDIENT-RELEASING SYSTEM

Provided are systems, methods, and computer programs for predicting the menstrual bleeding pattern of a woman using an intrauterine active-ingredient-releasing system. Some embodiments comprise acquiring data on the bleeding pattern of a woman during a period of time beginning with insertion of an intrauterine active-ingredient-releasing system and acquiring one or a plurality of predictor values. Some embodiments include determining a future bleeding pattern of the woman based a classification model configured to classify the woman in one of several bleeding pattern categories. Additionally, some embodiments may comprise displaying the determined future bleeding pattern to one or more of the woman or a physician. 1: A system for predicting the menstrual bleeding pattern of a woman using an intrauterine active-ingredient-releasing system , comprisingan acquisition unit for acquiring predictor values, wherein the acquisition unit is configured to acquire data on the bleeding pattern of a woman in an observation period, wherein the observation period begins with insertion of an intrauterine active-ingredient-releasing system and lasts at least 60 days;a prediction unit configured to predict the future bleeding pattern of the woman based on redictor values acquired by the acquisition unit, wherein the predictor unit is based on a classification model configured to classify the woman in one of several bleeding pattern categories, wherein the several bleeding pattern categories differ with respect to bleeding intensities to be expected in a prediction time period, and wherein the prediction time period is subsequent to the observation period; andan output unit configured to output the predicted future bleeding pattern to one or more of the woman or a physician.2: The system of claim 1 , wherein the acquisition unit is a component of a mobile computer system.3: The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first computer system for acquiring the predictor values and a ...

User Friendly Vaginal Temperature Sensor System

Embodiments of a vaginal temperature sensing apparatus, a visually sense-able battery power-on indicator (), manufacturing with cure temperatures that protect a battery, substantially error-free, user-initiated device activation componentry () to start battery power, and a timer to automatically terminate flow of battery power. Data can, by an automatic data transform recalculator () with body temperature dips in transformed and recalculated diurnal high body temperatures, predict an ovulation event and provide an indication through a zenith based ovulation indicator (). Systems can include neural network based artificial intelligence to automatically self-improve by using historical or even other, multi user data and user input and improve its indication result. 113-. (canceled)14. A user friendly vaginal temperature sensor system comprising:a flexible outer ring shell made of a cured, non-transparent material;a window in said flexible outer ring shell; and at least one battery;', 'vaginal temperature sensor componentry electrically responsive to said at least one battery;', 'sensed vaginal temperature transmission componentry electrically responsive to said at least one battery;', 'a visually sense-able, battery power-on indicator electrically responsive to said at least one battery; and', 'a timer configured to start a countdown of a time period in response to said start of said use of said battery power; and', 'user-initiated device activation componentry configured with a type of redundant protection against unintentional initiation of said use of battery power;, 'electrical componentry established within said flexible outer ring shell, comprisingwherein said user-initiated device activation componentry is further configured to allow a start use of battery power upon occurrence of an event that has a higher probability of being user-initiated and of being intended by said user to initiate said use of said battery power;wherein said redundant protection is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FERTILITY PHASE OF A FEMALE

An electronic system for determining a fertility phase of a female human comprises a wearable device () that includes a first sensor system (), configured to determine heart rate and heart rate variability of the female human, and a second sensor system (), configured to determine acceleration of the female human. The electronic system further comprises a processor (), configured to detect during menstrual cycles sleep phases with resting pulse, using the heart rate variability and the acceleration, to determine a change in the resting pulse during a menstrual cycle using the heart rate, and to determine the fertility phase using a time of the change in the resting pulse. The processor for determining the fertility phase is implemented in the wearable device (), in a mobile communication device (), and/or in a cloud-based computer system (). 1. An electronic system for determining a fertility phase of a female human , the system comprising:a wearable device including a first sensor system configured to be worn in contact with the skin of the female human and to determine heart rate and heart rate variability of the female human; anda processor configured to determine a change in pulse during a menstrual cycle using the heart rate, and to determine the fertility phase using a time of the change in the pulse.2. The electronic system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a predicted starting point of the fertility phase using the time of the change of the pulse from a comparatively short interval between heart beats to a comparatively longer interval between heart beats.3. The electronic system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a predicted starting point of the fertility phase by detecting a time indicative of an end point of a period of pulses with a comparatively long interval between heart beats.4. The electronic system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine an end point of the fertility ...

IMPROVED METHOD AND RELEVANT APPARATUS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE BODY CONDITION SCORE, BODY WEIGHT AND STATE OF FERTILITY

The present invention relates to a method for calculating the body condition score—BCS, the weight of an animal and its state of fertility by means of the mathematical processing of some characteristic morphological traits of the observed subject, which makes use of at least one contact or no-contact detection device of the profile 109 of the animal, at least a data processing unit and a program that implements a specific mathematical method of interpretation. By such a method, the determination of the body condition and its synthetic index or fattening index or FI, is independent of species, race, gender, age and absolute size of the examined animal. This method is also robust to possible errors of positioning of the apparatus by an operator. 1107. Method for determination of an numeric index indicative of the energy reserves in the form of fat stored by an animal () dead or living of any species and race , including humans , for example the body condition score or the body mass index , characterized in that the following steps are performed:{'b': '109', 'A. digitally detecting, by means of optical detection of reference elements, applied or projected on the body of the observed subject, or by another type of detection system, with contact or without contact, of at least a profile () of an anatomical region of morphological interest, said at least a profile being defined as the shape of the curve that describes at least part of the outer perimeter of a section of said anatomical region, such a curve lying on an imaginary plane intersecting said anatomical region;'}{'b': '109', 'B. sending said at least a profile () of the step A to at least one data processing unit (E);'}{'b': '109', 'C. Calculating a numerical index R indicative of the energy reserves in the form of fat accumulated by the animal, in particular in said anatomical region, by at least a data processing unit (E) on the basis of said at least a profile () of step A;'}D. correlating, in said at least ...

Device and Method for Prediction and Characterization of a Conception Cycle

The device and method for calculating and displaying to a user a predicted fertility window, start and end date, and conception planning guide for the user is presented. The device and method include a vaginal sensor device having a plurality of sensors to collect measurements related to vaginal and cervical parameters that are important to the conception cycle. The device and method are customized for an individual user through the input by a user of menstrual cycle timing and duration, ovulation data, temperature data, and other data that are personal to the user. The system utilizes all collected sensor measurements, input user data, and historical data to provide a predicted fertility window, including predicted start and end dates, for the user. 1. A system for determining a fertility window , comprising:a vaginal sensor device;said vaginal sensor device configured to collect measurements of a user's fertility related parameters for a current user cycle;storing said collected measurements within said vaginal sensor device;transmitting said collected measurements to a data processor within a cloud server and storing said collected measurements within an electronic storage file associated with said user;said data processor analyzing said collected measurements, historical data, and current data input from said user to calculate a fertility window for said current user cycle;said data processor determining a fertility window start date and end date for said current user cycle;displaying said start date and said end date to said user on a display accessible to said user;said user instituting one or more conception activities within said fertility window start date and end date.2. The system of claim 1 , where the collected measurements comprise any of measurements of electrical impedance claim 1 , basal body temperature claim 1 , vaginal pH claim 1 , impedance of cervical mucus claim 1 , and other fertility-related parameters relating to a user's vaginal mucus.3. ...

MENSTRUAL STATE MONITORING

Apparatus and methods are described for monitoring a female subject. A sensor is configured to monitor the subject without contacting the subject or clothes the subject is wearing, and without viewing the subject or clothes the subject is wearing, and to generate a sensor signal in response to the monitoring. A computer processor is configured to receive the sensor signal, and to analyze the sensor signal. In response to the analyzing, the computer processor is configured to automatically identify a menstrual state of the subject, and to generate an output in response thereto. Other applications are also described. 1. Monitoring apparatus for monitoring a female subject , the apparatus monitoring comprising:a sensor, configured to monitor the subject without the monitoring apparatus contacting the subject or clothes the subject is wearing, and without viewing the subject or clothes the subject is wearing, and to generate a sensor signal in response to the monitoring; and receive the sensor signal,', 'analyze the sensor signal,', 'in response to the analyzing, identify a menstrual state of the subject, and', 'generate an output in response thereto., 'a computer processor, configured to2. The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is configured to identify the subject's menstrual state without determining a temperature of the subject.3. The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is configured to identify the subject's menstrual state by identifying a menstrual state of the subject that is currently occurring.4. The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is configured to identify the subject's menstrual state by predicting an occurrence of a future menstrual state of the subject.5. The monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is configured to identify the menstrual state of the subject claim 1 , using a machine-learning algorithm ...

PREGNANCY STATE MONITORING

Apparatus and methods are described including apparatus for monitoring a female subject that includes a sensor, configured to monitor the subject without requiring compliance of the subject, and to generate a sensor signal in response to the monitoring. A computer processor is configured to receive the sensor signal, analyze the sensor signal, in response to the analyzing, identify whether the subject is in a pregnant state or a non-pregnant state, and generate an output in response thereto. Other applications are also described. 125-. (canceled)26. Apparatus for monitoring a female subject , the apparatus comprising:a sensor, configured to monitor the subject without requiring compliance of the subject, and to generate a sensor signal in response to the monitoring; and receive the sensor signal,', 'analyze the sensor signal,', 'in response to the analyzing, identify whether the subject is in a pregnant state or a non-pregnant state, and', 'generate an output in response thereto., 'a computer processor, configured to27. The apparatus according to claim 26 , wherein the computer processor is configured to identify whether the subject is in the pregnant state or the non-pregnant state without determining a temperature of the subject.28. The apparatus according to claim 26 , wherein the sensor is configured to be disposed upon or within a bed of the subject claim 26 , and is configured to monitor the subject automatically while the subject is in her bed.29. The apparatus according to claim 26 , wherein the computer processor is configured to identify whether the subject is in the pregnant state or the non-pregnant state claim 26 , using a machine-learning algorithm.30. The apparatus according to claim 26 , wherein the computer processor is configured:in response to the analyzing, to identify an aspect of the sensor signal selected from the group consisting of: a cardiac-related aspect of the sensor signal, and a respiration-related aspect of the sensor signal, andto ...

Contact lens for analyzing ocular fluid

There is provided a contact lens for detecting changes in a property of ocular fluid. The contact lens comprises a lens part comprising an indicator material, wherein the volume of the indicator material is variable in dependence on a property of ocular fluid. The contact lens further comprises output means disposed on the lens part, wherein the output means is configured to provide an output which is variable in dependence on the volume of the indicator material.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PREGNANCY PLAN

A device for managing pregnancy plan includes an ovulation tester configured to test whether an ovulation has taken place and provide a result of a ovulation test, and a mobile terminal configured to provide information related to ovulation to a user, wherein the mobile terminal includes a display, a memory configured to store basic information related to ovulation including at least recent start date of menstruation, and a processor configured to receive the result from the ovulation tester, to determine at least one of a predicted ovulation date and a ovulation date based on at least one of the basic information and the result, to determine a predicted fertility period therefrom, and to display the predicted fertility period on the display. 1. A device for managing a pregnancy plan , the device comprising:an ovulation tester configured to test whether an ovulation has taken place and provide a result of a ovulation test; and a display,', 'a memory configured to store basic information related to ovulation including at least recent start date of menstruation, and', 'a processor configured to receive the result from the ovulation tester, to determine at least one of a predicted ovulation date and a ovulation date based on at least one of the basic information and the result, to determine a predicted fertility period therefrom, and to display the predicted fertility period on the display., 'a mobile terminal configured to provide information related to ovulation to a user; wherein the mobile terminal comprises2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor further determines an ovulation test date within a preset date scope about the predicted ovulation date claim 1 , and further displays the ovulation test date on the display when reaching the ovulation date.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the memory further stores a preset time claim 2 , and the processor displays the ovulation test date at the preset time on the display when reaching the ovulation date.4. The ...

HEALTH STATE MONITORING DEVICE

A system and method for determining a user's physical condition such as a hormonal level are provided. The system includes a portable or wearable device that measures multiple biomarkers, such as basal body temperature, saliva salinity, saliva pH, sweat ions, skin thickness, vitamin levels or breath carbon dioxide. The system determines the physical condition, such as the fertility level of the user based on comparing the measured biomarkers with data models. The determined physical condition, such as the fertility level, is communicated to allow the user to know their status. 1. A system for determining a user's physical condition , comprising:a plurality of sensors configured to be carried by a user and measure a plurality of biomarker values associated with the user, each of the plurality of sensors configured to measure a different biomarker value; anda controller operably coupled to the at least one sensors and the indicator, the controller having a processor and memory, the processor configured to execute computer readable instructions when executed on the processor for comparing a data model stored in the memory associated with each of the biomarker values and determining the user's physical condition in response to receiving at least one signal from one of the plurality of sensors, wherein at least one of the data models includes a population data model and a personal data model.2. The device of wherein the physical condition is a fertility status.3. The device of wherein the plurality of sensors includes at least a first sensor and a second sensor claim 2 , the first sensor being activated to measure a first biomarker values during a first portion of a menstrual cycle and the second sensor being activated to measure a second biomarker value during a second portion of the menstrual cycle.4. The device of further comprising an indicator operably coupled to the controller claim 2 , wherein the processor is further responsive to executable computer instructions ...

LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

A lighting control system includes: a biological information obtainer which obtains biological information related to a biological body of a user; an environmental information obtainer which obtains environmental information related to a surrounding environment of the user; a severity determiner which determines a severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) based on the biological information obtained by the biological information obtainer and the environmental information obtained by the environmental information obtainer; and a lighting controller which controls a lighting device based on the severity determined by the severity determiner. 1. A lighting control system , comprising:a biological information obtainer which obtains biological information related to a biological body of a user;an environmental information obtainer which obtains environmental information related to a surrounding environment of the user;a severity determiner which determines a severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) based on the biological information obtained by the biological information obtainer and the environmental information obtained by the environmental information obtainer; anda lighting controller which controls a lighting device based on the severity determined by the severity determiner.2. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga biological period determiner which determines whether or not the user is in a period of developing PMS, based on the biological information obtained by the biological information obtainer, whereinthe severity determiner determines the severity when the biological period determiner determines that the user is in the period of developing PMS.3. The lighting control system according to claim 1 , whereinthe lighting controller controls luminance, a color temperature, and a light emission duration of the lighting device, based on the severity.4. The lighting control system according to claim 3 , whereinthe lighting controller ...

INTEGRATED WIRELESS FERTILITY TRACKING SYSTEM

Described herein are various embodiments of an Integrated Wireless Fertility Tracking System. Various embodiments include a fertility thermometer and processes for collecting and charting fertility data for a female. Some embodiments have increased usability relative to conventional systems, making fertility charting easier and more effective for the user and thereby increasing user satisfaction and user compliance, which in turn increases effectiveness of the system. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus comprising: a temperature sensor;', 'at least one processor; and', following a start of reading of a temperature with the temperature sensor, detecting a completion of the reading of the temperature; and', 'in response to detecting the completion, providing a signal to a user that the reading is complete, wherein providing the signal comprises providing a haptic and/or visual signal to the user., 'at least one storage having encoded thereon executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to carry out a method comprising], 'a thermometer, the thermometer comprising'} This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 as a continuation of International Application No. PCT/US2014/061797, filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Receiving Office on Oct. 22, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent App. No. 61/894,098, titled “Integrated wireless fertility tracking system,” and filed on Oct. 22, 2013, the entire contents of both of which are hereby incorporated by reference.In one embodiment, there is provided an apparatus comprising a thermometer. The thermometer comprises a wireless transceiver, at least one accelerometer, a temperature sensor, at least one processor, and at least one storage. The at least one storage has encoded thereon executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to carry out a method. The method ...

Real-time blood detection system

Disclosed is a system for real-time detection and annunciation of blood associated with menstruation and surgical wounds. The system comprises blood detection means, communication means for relay of blood detection information, and annunciation means to inform the user of the emanation of blood. Various system embodiments include local and remote as well as covert and non-covert annunciation to users or medical personnel, various forms of real-time blood detection sensors, blood analysis capability, and smart bandage telemetry. 2. A system as recited in wherein the radio frequency interrogation means interrogates the radio frequency transponder means with a signal at given frequency and the transponder means returns a signal at a harmonic of the given frequency claim 1 , the return signal of sufficient amplitude indicative of the presence of blood on the sensor.3. A system as recited in which includes a real-time blood characterization sensor claim 1 , the real-time blood characterization sensor providing information to the first radio frequency communication means upon characterization of blood claim 1 , the first radio frequency communication means communicating with the second radio frequency communication mean so as to convey blood characterization information claim 1 , and the annunciator annunciating blood characterization upon receipt of information from the second radio frequency communication means.4. A system as recited in wherein the blood characterization sensor and first radio frequency communication means comprise elements of a smart bandage.7. A system as recited in wherein the real-time blood detection sensor detects a marker taken from the group comprising blood albumin claim 6 , hemoglobin claim 6 , fibrinogen claim 6 , and any one of 385 menses-specific blood markers.8. A system as recited in wherein the real time blood detection sensor and the first radio frequency communication means are contained in a pantyliner insert.9. A system as recited in ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A SUBJECT

Apparatus is provided for monitoring a female subject. During a first menstrual cycle of the subject a computer processor predicts an upcoming ovulation of the subject, generates an output, on at least one user interface device, in response to predicting the upcoming ovulation, and receives from the subject, via the user interface device, an indication of one or more sensations that are sensed by the subject during a time period that is in temporal proximity to the predicted upcoming ovulation. During a second menstrual cycle of the subject, subsequent to the first menstrual cycle, the computer processor predicts an upcoming ovulation of the subject, at least partially based upon the indication received from the subject during the first menstrual cycle, and generates, on the user interface device, an output in response to predicting the upcoming ovulation of the subject. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for monitoring a female subject , the apparatus comprising:at least one user interface device; and [ to predict an upcoming ovulation of the subject,', 'to generate an output, on the at least one user interface device, in response to predicting the upcoming ovulation of the subject, and', 'to receive from the subject, via the at least one user interface device, an indication of one or more sensations that are sensed by the subject during a given time period that is in temporal proximity to the predicted upcoming ovulation, and, 'during a first menstrual cycle of the subject, to predict an upcoming ovulation of the subject, at least partially based upon the indication received from the subject during the first menstrual cycle, and', 'to generate an output, on the at least one user interface device, in response to predicting the upcoming ovulation of the subject., 'during a second menstrual cycle of the subject that is subsequent to the first menstrual cycle], 'a computer processor, configured2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,further comprising ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A SLEEPING SUBJECT

Apparatus and methods are described including using a sensor to monitor a sleeping subject and generate a signal in response to the monitoring. A control unit is used to accept an input indicative of a person desiring to perform an activity that is potentially disturbing to the sleep of the subject, analyze the sensor signal, in response to the analyzing, identify a time during which the activity is likely to be less disturbing to the sleep of the subject, relative to another time, and generate a notification indicating a suitability of performing the activity at the identified time. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus comprising:a sensor configured to monitor sleep of a subject, and to generate a signal in response thereto; and accept an input indicative of a person desiring to perform an activity that is potentially disturbing to the sleep of the subject,', 'analyze the signal,', 'in response to analyzing the signal, identify a time during which the activity is likely to be less disturbing to the sleep of the subject, relative to another time, and', 'generate a notification indicating a suitability of performing the activity at the identified time., 'a control unit configured to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a motion sensor.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to identify the time by ascertaining a sleep stage of the subject.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit is configured to ascertain that the sleep stage of the subject is a slow-wave sleep stage.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein:the sensor is configured to monitor a heart rate of the subject and to generate a signal in response thereto, andthe control unit is configured to ascertain the sleep stage of the subject by analyzing the signal generated in response to the heart rate of the subject, and identifying the sleep stage of the subject in response to analyzing the signal.6 ...

PREDICTED MENSTRUATION START DATE CALCULATION APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND BODY ANALYSIS APPARATUS

A predicted menstruation start date calculation apparatus includes a date information acquisition unit that acquires a number of menstrual cycle days and a number of high temperature phase days over multiple menstrual cycles of a woman, a type classification unit that performs classification into a specific type indicating that the number of menstrual cycle days is unstable and the number of high temperature phase days is stable, and into one or more types other than the specific type, and a calculation unit that calculates the predicted menstruation start date based on the classification by the type classification unit. 1. A predicted menstruation start date calculation apparatus , comprising:a date information acquisition unit configured to acquire a number of menstrual cycle days and a number of high temperature phase days over a plurality of menstrual cycles of a woman;a type classification unit configured to, based on whether or not the number of menstrual cycle days of the woman falls within a predetermined range and whether or not the number of high temperature phase days of the woman falls within a predetermined range, perform classification into a specific type indicating that the number of menstrual cycle days is unstable and the number of high temperature phase days is stable, and into one or more types other than the specific type; anda calculation unit configured to, if the type into which the woman is classified by the type classification unit is the specific type, calculate a predicted menstruation start date by adding a number of days obtained based on the number of high temperature phase days to the woman's most recent ovulation date, and if the type into which the woman is classified by the type classification unit is a type other than the specific type, calculate the predicted menstruation start date based on the woman's most recent menstruation start date and the number of menstrual cycle days.2. The predicted menstruation start date calculation ...

HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

A health care system includes a server to provide a service to care for a health state of each user, and a terminal of each user. The server registers and manages user information containing at least attribute information of the user, health information, or action information as share information of a group of users in response to an operation from the terminal of the user, checks similarity between the users in the share information, determines a similar user of each of the users, and outputs share information of the similar user of the user to the terminal of the user on the basis of the check information. The health information contains time series data of one element of measurement items containing a body temperature of the user, menstruation, examination results, medication, or symptoms. The action information contains time series data of one of actions or arbitrary texts. 1. A health care system , comprising:a server apparatus configured to provide service for caring for a health state of each of users; andterminals of the users, a data managing unit configured to register and manage user information containing at least one of attribute information, health information, or action information as share information of a group of users in response to an operation from the terminal of the user, the attribute information containing at least one of sex, age, diseases, treatment, medical institutions, examination institutions, or anamneses of the user, the health information containing time series data of at least one element containing measurement items that include a body temperature of the user, menstruation, examination results, medication, or symptoms, the action information containing at least one of time series data of actions or arbitrary texts;', 'a checking unit configured to check similarity between the users in the share information, determine a similar user of each of the users, and store a determination result as check information; and', 'an outputting ...

DEVICES CAPABLE OF FLUID SAMPLE CONCENTRATION FOR EXTENDED SENSING OF ANALYTES

The disclosed invention provides a sensing device capable of concentrating a fluid sample with respect to a target analyte and a reference analyte, and measuring the target analyte and reference analyte in the concentrated sample. The invention includes a concentrator that may include a selectively permeable membrane, or a gel having an increasing density gradient. In another embodiment, the invention includes an air or gas gap between a fluid transport channel and the concentrator. In another embodiment, the sensing device includes a driver for electronically moving a fluid sample through the channel and membrane to cause concentration. In some embodiments, the invention may also determine the change in molarity of the fluid sample with respect to the target analyte, as the sample is concentrated by the device. 1. A sensing device , comprising:an analyte sensor for measuring a concentration of a target analyte in a fluid sample;a reference sensor for measuring a concentration of a reference analyte in the fluid sample;a channel configured to convey the fluid sample to the analyte sensor and the reference sensor; anda concentrator in fluidic communication with the channel, the concentrator configured to concentrate the fluid sample with respect to the target analyte to increase a first molarity of the target analyte to a second molarity, and wherein the concentrator is configured to concentrate the fluid sample with respect to the reference analyte to increase a third molarity of the reference analyte to a fourth molarity.2. The sensing device of claim 2 , wherein a ratio of the first molarity to the second molarity is substantially equal to a ratio of the third molarity to the fourth molarity.3. The sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the concentrator further comprises:a membrane in fluidic communication with the fluid sample, the membrane having a selective permeability that allows passage of fluid and prevents passage of the target analyte and the reference ...

System and Method to Identify Abnormal Menstrual Cycles and Alert the User

A system and method to identify abnormal menstrual cycles and alert the user comprising an electronic device running a software application. The software application includes a method that processes and analyzes data and determines when the user exhibits signs and symptoms that require medical attention. The method receives, compiles, and analyzes information regarding at least one of the user's general symptoms, number of days bleeding, mood changes, heavy menstrual flow, inter-menstrual bleeding, and bleeding after sex. The method determines and alerts the user when the information, signs and/or symptoms the user is experiencing indicate that the user's menstrual cycle may be critically abnormal or that the user may have a heavy abnormal period and alerts the user regarding the severity, prompting the user to call her doctor as soon as possible. The method further determines and alerts the user when the user should seek medical attention and contact her doctor at the phone number the user provided upon downloading the software application. If the user did not specify her doctor's phone number or address, the system will use GPS technology to provide a list of all gynecologists and primary care physicians in close proximity to the user's location. The method will also provide the user with a call button to directly call the doctor from within the software application. Additionally, if the user consents, the system and method can capture and compile patient information and statistics and build a database to be used for research purposes. 1. A method for the diagnosis of abnormal menstrual cycles of a user accomplished via a software application on an electronic device computer , comprising the steps of:a. receiving data based on at least one of the user's general symptoms, number of days the user is bleeding, mood changes, heavy menstrual flow, inter-menstrual bleeding, and bleeding after sex the user is experiencing;b. compiling and analyzing the data;c. ...

MENSTRUAL CYCLE MONITOR

The monitor comprises beads threaded onto a loop of elastic cord. The cord is formed into a loop by tying the two ends of a length of cord in a reef-knot. The daily progress of the menstrual cycle is marked by pulling the knot through holes in the beads. The beads are coloured to indicate the sectors of the cycle—red for menstruation, pink for fertility, black for PMS. The knot is matched to the elastic cord and to the hole in the bead so that the knot is tight in the hole, but the pull-through force is smaller than the elastic limit of the cord. 1. A menstrual-cycle monitoring device , characterized by the following combination of features:the device includes an endless loop of cord;the device includes a set of beads, the beads being formed with respective through-holes;the beads are threaded serially onto the cord, the cord passing through the holes in the beads;the set of beads is configured and arranged, one after another, in a ring, in such manner that the beads represent the ongoing days of the menstrual cycle;the beads are provided with respective markings, indicative of days in the sectors of the cycle;the markings differentiate at least between the menstruation sector of the cycle, and the peak-fertility sector;the cord is provided with a local swelling or promontory, which is a fixture on the cord;the promontory is small enough that the promontory can be pulled through the hole of one of the beads, by a person manually pulling the cord through the bead;the promontory is of such size and shape, in relation to the through-hole in the bead, that the promontory can be drawn through the hole, but only by distorting the promontory; andthe device includes a day-marker, of such structure as to provide a visible indication of the location of the promontory, in the ring of beads.2. As in claim 1 , wherein:the endless loop of cord is formed from a length of cord having two ends;the two ends of the cord have been tied together in a knot, to form the loop;the knot is ...

User Friendly Vaginal Sensor System

Embodiments of a vaginal temperature sensing apparatus, a visually sense-able battery power-on indicator (), manufacturing with cure temperatures that protect a battery, substantially error-free, user-initiated device activation componentry () to start battery power, and a timer to automatically terminate flow of battery power. Data can by an automatic data transform recalculator () with body temperature dips in transformed and recalculated diurnal high body temperatures predict an ovulation event and provide an indication through a zenith based ovulation indicator (). Systems can include neural network based artificial intelligence to automatically self-improve by using historical or even other, multi user data and user input and improve its indication result. 144-. (canceled)45. A process for analyzing transformed body temperature indications of a user to notify of an ovulation event comprising the steps of:periodically sensing actual internal body temperature values throughout at least a high temperature timeframe for said user;storing a bracket of said actual internal body temperature values that include at least said high temperature timeframe for said user;automatically computer transforming said bracket of actual internal body temperature values to recalculate a daily zenith value;automatically generating a transformed estimated effective daily zenith created value;storing said transformed estimated effective daily zenith created value;automatically computer analyzing a succession of adjacent transformed estimated effective daily zenith created values to determine a dip in said transformed estimated effective daily zenith created values;automatically computer generating a transformed ovulation prediction output based on said step of automatically computer analyzing a succession of adjacent transformed estimatedeffective daily zenith created values to determine a dip in said transformed estimated effective daily zenith created values; andproviding an ovulation ...

Vaginal Drug Delivery Device and Vaginal Diagnostic Device

The device further comprises a first flexible member and flexible part, wherein at least one of the first flexible member and the flexible part is at least partially elastic having an elasticity such that the device can be squeezed from an extended shape to a collapsed shape. The device is pre-biased to assume the extended shape when little to no external force is being applied thereto. Furthermore, the device assumes a shape substantially corresponding to the extended shape when the device is inserted with the squeezed rigid member first, so that these naturally unfold in the formix posterior vaginae.

Ovulation tester

An ovulation tester contains: a first body and a second body. The first body is cylindrical and includes a first connecting portion, a first holding disc, and a switch. The switch has a first coupling section which corresponds to a second coupling section of the first body, between the switch and the first holding disc are defined a power supply assembly and a light-emitting element below the power supply assembly, and between the light-emitting element and the first holding disc is defined a light diffuser. The second body is cylindrical and is connected with the first body, the second body includes a second connecting portion for corresponding to the first connecting portion of the first body, a second holding disc for corresponding to the first connecting portion of the first body, and at least one lens in the inner wall thereof below the second holding disc.

Testing device, for body fluid analysis, using natural light

A testing device for body fluid analysis includes: a sheet unit having a sheet of which a first surface receives body fluid of a user to be deposited thereon; a contact unit having a magnifying lens group for magnifying the body fluid deposited on the sheet, the contact unit being provided with a first side at which the magnifying lens group is placed to face the first surface of the sheet and being provided with a second side at which a guide adhering to a photographing means obtaining an image of the body fluid magnified by the magnifying lens group or coming into contact with around an eye of the user is placed; and a light source unit placed to face a second surface of the sheet of the sheet unit in a direction facing the contact unit with the sheet unit in between.

Data Analytic System

The invention includes a system to gather and analyze data to monitor, track, and provide care. The major subsystems of the invention include the Medical Digital Assistant (“MDA”), Server, Monitoring Devices, Dispensing Devices, Server, Dashboard, and Application Software. The invention includes conducting data acquisition, monitoring, analysis, and reporting to diagnose and treat medical conditions such as diagnosing and treating specific medical conditions such as fertility and congestive heart failure.

LUTEUM FUNCTION EVALUATION APPARATUS, LUTEUM FUNCTION EVALUATION SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A luteum function evaluation apparatus includes a body temperature obtainment unit that obtains basal body temperature data including information of basal body temperature measurement values, a menstrual cycle obtainment unit that obtains information of a menstruation start day and a menstruation end day corresponding to the menstruation start day, an evaluation unit that evaluates luteum function based on the basal body temperature measurement values, and an output unit that outputs a luteum function evaluation result from the evaluation unit. 118-. (canceled)19. A luteum function evaluation apparatus comprising:a body temperature obtainment unit configured to obtain basal body temperature data of a measurement subject including information of a plurality of basal body temperature measurement values from a plurality of days;a menstrual cycle obtainment unit configured to obtain information of a menstruation start day included in the plurality of days and a menstruation end day;an evaluation unit configured to evaluate luteum function based on the plurality of basal body temperature measurement values measured on different days within a period spanning from the menstruation start day to the menstruation end day; andan output unit configured to output a luteum function evaluation result from the evaluation unit; wherein derive a high temperature phase rise end day and a high temperature phase fall start day;', 'derive a high-temperature sufficient consecutive number of days that is a number of consecutive days in a low temperature phase in which the basal body temperature measurement value is higher than a predetermined temperature, a low temperature phase instability level that is an index indicating a level of fluctuation in the basal body temperature measurement value during the low temperature phase, and a high temperature phase stability level that is an index indicating a stability level of the basal body temperature measurement value during a high temperature ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING PHYSIOLOGICAL INDEX

A method and a device for detecting physiological indexes. The method includes: obtaining a body temperature fluctuation value associated with a user, where the body temperature fluctuation value is at least obtained by a first difference value between a current shell temperature associated with the user and a basal temperature associated with the user (); and determining a current physiological index associated with the user based on the body temperature fluctuation value associated with the user (). The method can be applicable in a detection process for physiological indexes and can perform health-related operations based on the detected physiological indexes including a body temperature measuring result. 1. A method for detecting physiological indexes , comprising:obtaining a body temperature fluctuation value associated with a user, wherein the body temperature fluctuation value is at least obtained by a first difference value between a current shell temperature associated with the user and a basal temperature associated with the user; anddetermining a current physiological index associated with the user based on the body temperature fluctuation value associated with the user.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the physiological index includes physiological cycle data;prior to determining the current physiological index associated with the user based on the body temperature fluctuation value associated with the user, the method further comprises obtaining basic physiological cycle data associated with the user, wherein the basic physiological cycle data includes a quantity of days of one menstrual cycle, a starting date of menstruation and an end date of menstruation; anddetermining the current physiological index associated with the user based on the body temperature fluctuation value associated with the user includes:predicting a current physiological cycle associated with the user based on the basic physiological cycle data associated with the user ...

VAGINA EVALUATION DEVICE AND UTERUS EVALUATION DEVICE

A non-invasive and accurate vagina evaluation device and uterine evaluation devices are provided that measure the receptivity (uterine implantation capacity) of the mother's body to a fertilized egg implanting itself into the uterus. A first vagina evaluation device includes: a main body stretchable and expandable after insertion into a vagina, followed by air injection thereinto; four electrodes brought into contact with the vagina wall as the main body expands and stretches; and fixation means configured to fix the interval of arrangement of the electrodes. Second and third uterine evaluation device include: a flexible and rod-shaped main body for insertion into a uterine cavity; and four or two impedance electrodes arranged with a predetermined interval therebetween in an insertion direction of the main body and brought into contact with an endometrium of the uterine cavity to measure a uterine endometrial impedance generated between the endometrium and each of the electrodes. 113-. (canceled)14. A vagina evaluation device for biological evaluation of a subject's vagina , the device comprising:a main body stretchable and expandable in at least a vagina wall direction after insertion into the vagina, followed by air injection thereinto;four electrodes arranged substantially in a line around the surface of the main body with a predetermined interval therebetween, the electrodes being brought into contact with the vagina wall as the main body expands and stretches; and 'an impedance generated between each of the electrodes and the vagina wall is measured.', 'a fixation means configured to fix the interval in the arrangement of the electrodes irrespective of expansion and stretching of the main body, wherein'}15. The vagina evaluation device according to claim 14 , whereinat expansion of the main body, each of the electrodes protrudes from the surface of the main body toward the vagina wall.16. The vagina evaluation device according to claim 14 , whereina tip of each ...

Cycle-based workout coaching

Physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and/or heart rate variability can be measured over time for a user and correlated to physiological and/or hormonal cycles such as the menstrual cycle. By determining the phase of such a cycle in this manner, an automatic coach for the user can recommend phase-specific adjustments to activities such as sleep and exercise.

Service method for menstrual cycle notification and product recommendation through interactive interface and apparatus therefor

A service method for menstrual cycle notification and product recommendation through an interactive interface and a service providing apparatus using the same includes: (1) obtaining a user's menstrual information, (2) specifying at least one of a menstrual cycle or the number of sensible menstruation days, (3) providing notification before a set notification date of a next monthly period, and (4) providing a recommended-product list. Even when a user does not know or does not enter her own menstrual information, the user can be informed of statistically predicted menstrual information and recommended with a product customized according to the user's menstrual cycle and menstruation quantity.

Apparatuses, methods, and systems for home monitoring of physiological states and conditions

Methods, systems and apparatuses for monitoring a physiological condition of a user. The apparatus includes a housing, a processor, a power source, a receptacle configured to receive an inserted test strip, an imaging unit configured to image the inserted test strip, and a communication unit configured to communicate data received from the imaging unit to a communication network. The apparatus is configured to read color change results produced by more than one different type test strip, and the more than one different type of test strip each produce a different color to indicate the presence of an analyte. The apparatus may include two separate but connectable units: an analyte sensing unit and a base unit. The apparatus may further include a temperature sensing unit which may alternatively connect with the base unit. The apparatus may communicate with a mobile application on a hand held device.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM THEREIN

An information processing apparatus according to the present invention causes an alarm output means to output an alarm at a preset time, causes the alarm output means to stop outputting the alarm when a stop instruction is input by a user while the alarm is being output, and makes a transition to a standby state in which biological information wirelessly transmitted from a measurement instrument can be received in response to the stop of the alarm. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:an output control means that causes an alarm output means to output an alarm at a preset time;a stop control means that, when a stop instruction is input by a user while the alarm is being output, causes the alarm output means to stop outputting the alarm; anda transition control means that makes a transition to a standby state in which biological information wirelessly transmitted from a measurement instrument can be received in response to the stop of the alarm.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when the biological information is not received from the measurement instrument within a first predetermined time after the transition to the standby state claim 1 , the output control means causes to output an alarm again after a second predetermined time.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a first setting means that sets ON or OFF a re-output function of outputting an alarm again after the second predetermined time after an alarm is stopped claim 1 ,wherein when the re-output function is set ON, if the biological information is received from the measurement instrument within the first predetermined time after the transition to the standby state, the first setting means sets OFF the re-output function.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a measurement means that measure a time until the biological information is received after the alarm is stopped; anda ...

DATA ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method and apparatus for determining at least one representative temperature value for a female human user for an extended period includes receiving at least a first, a second and a third plurality of temperature measurements obtained from a female human user during at least first, second and third respective extended periods, wherein each extended period includes at least one hour and wherein the start of each extended period is separated by at least 8 hours. At least one representative temperature value is calculated for the second extended period. The representative temperature value is calculated using at least one first temperature value obtained from a plurality of measurements taken during the first extended period, at least one second temperature value obtained from a plurality of measurements taken during the second extended period and at least one third temperature value obtained from a plurality of measurements taken during the third extended period. 1102-. (canceled)103. Apparatus for determining at least one representative temperature value for a female human user for an extended period , the apparatus comprising:a communications interface for receiving at least a first, a second and a third plurality of temperature measurements obtained from a female human user during at least first, second and third respective extended periods, wherein each extended period comprises at least one hour and wherein the start of each extended period is separated by at least 8 hours;a processor arranged to calculate, based on the temperature measurements, at least one representative temperature value for the second extended period, wherein the representative temperature value is calculated using:at least one first temperature value obtained from a plurality of measurements taken during the first extended period;at least one second temperature value obtained from a plurality of measurements taken during the second extended period; andat least one third temperature value ...

METHODS FOR INCREASING GENETIC PROGRESS IN A LINE OR BREED OF SWINE USING SEX-SELECTED SPERM CELLS

The invention relates to methods of increasing the genetic progress of a line, breed or herd of swine through the use of sex-selected sperm cells in artificial insemination techniques. The invention also encompasses methods of artificially inseminating a swine via deep intrauterine catheter or via a laparoscopic procedure, which allow the use of reduced doses of sex-selected sperm cells. 1. A method of increasing the genetic progress of a line or breed of swine comprising the steps of:collecting a semen sample from a boar from said line or breed;sorting said semen sample into at least two subpopulations of sperm cells, wherein at least 80% of a first subpopulation bears X-chromosomes or Y-chromosomes;inseminating a sow from said line or breed with sperm cells from said first subpopulation;producing offspring from said sow;calculating a selection index for one or more of said offspring; andselecting one or more of said offspring having a higher selection index compared to the average selection index for said line or breed to breed with a swine from said line or breed so as to increase the genetic progress of said line or breed.2. The method of wherein said line or breed is a gilt line and said first subpopulation bears X-chromosomes.3. The method of wherein said line or breed is a boar line and said first subpopulation bears Y-chromosomes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selection index for one or more of said offspring is calculated based on data derived from a group comprising said offspring.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said selection index for one or more of said offspring comprises measuring the traits of fertility claim 1 , litter size and milk production.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said selection index for one or more of said offspring comprises measuring the traits of feed efficiency claim 1 , average daily gain and carcass lean.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of inseminating a sow from said line or breed with sperm cells from ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTRACEPTION

A method for determining for a female a time interval for using contraception is disclosed, the method comprising receiving in a processor (), from a sensor system () of a wearable device () of the female, physiological data of the female, generating cycle phase probabilities of the female being in one or more cycle phases of her menstrual cycle on a given day, by use of a machine learning model and the physiological data, determining the time interval for using contraception using the physiological data, the cycle phase probabilities, and pre-determined cycle phase probability thresholds, and generating a message for the female comprising the time interval for using contraception. 1. A method for determining for a female a time interval for using contraception , the method comprising:receiving, in a processor, from a sensor system of a wearable device of the female, physiological data of the female;generating, by the processor, cycle phase probabilities of the female being in one or more cycle phases of her menstrual cycle on a given day, by use of a machine learning model and the physiological data, the cycle phases comprising an early follicular phase, a fertile window, and/or a luteal phase;determining, by the processor, the time interval for using contraception using the physiological data, the cycle phase probabilities, and pre-determined cycle phase probability thresholds; andgenerating, by the processor, a message for the female comprising the time interval for using contraception.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein receiving the physiological data comprises the processor receiving one or more of: skin temperature data claim 1 , breathing rate data claim 1 , resting pulse rate data claim 1 , heart rate variability data claim 1 , perfusion data claim 1 , and pulse wave analysis data.3. The method according to or claim 1 , wherein generating the cycle phase probabilities comprises the processor:recording the physiological data for one or more ...

METHODS FOR INCREASING GENETIC PROGRESS IN A LINE OR BREED OF SWINE USING SEX-SELECTED SPERM CELLS

The invention relates to methods of increasing the genetic progress of a line, breed or herd of swine through the use of sex-selected sperm cells in artificial insemination techniques. The invention also encompasses methods of artificially inseminating a swine via deep intrauterine catheter or via a laparoscopic procedure, which allow the use of reduced doses of sex-selected sperm cells. 1. A method of increasing the genetic progress of a line or breed of swine within a genetic nucleus comprising the steps of:providing a boar from a genetic nucleus and a sow from a genetic nucleus, wherein said boar and said sow are from a line or breed within said genetic nucleus and wherein said line or breed of said boar and said sow are the same line or breed;collecting a semen sample from said boar;sorting said semen sample into at least two subpopulations of sperm cells, wherein at least 80% of a first subpopulation bears X-chromosomes or Y-chromosomes;inseminating said sow with sperm cells from said first subpopulation to produce offspring from said sow;genotyping said offspring to identify one or more genetic markers;selecting one or more of said offspring as a parent in the line or breed in the genetic nucleus based on the one or more identified genetic markers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said line or breed is a gilt line and said first subpopulation bears X-chromosomes.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said line or breed is a boar line and said first subpopulation bears Y-chromosomes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more genetic markers are single nucleotide polymorphisms.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the single nucleotide polymorphisms are correlated with feed efficiency claim 4 , average daily gain or carcass lean This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/655,663, filed on Jul. 20, 2017, which itself is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/406,186, filed on Dec. 5, 2014, which itself is a national stage entry ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OVULATION USING SALIVA

A device for detecting ovulation using saliva according to the present invention comprises: a device body having a lens disposed in the inner space thereof and a pinhole formed through a side opposite to the lens; a scattering unit coupled to one side of the device body, which has the pinhole formed therein, and configured to scatter light to be supplied to the pinhole; and a sample plate which is separably mounted in the device body so as to be located between the lens and the pinhole and on which saliva is placed, wherein the pinhole is configured to convert light, which passed through the scattering unit, into point light so as to uniformly supply the light to the sample plate, so that saliva crystals formed by drying of the saliva will form a striking contrast with the surrounding portions when the light is scattered by the saliva crystals. 1. A device for detecting ovulation using saliva , comprising:a device body having a lens disposed in an inner space thereof and a pinhole formed through a side opposite to the lens;a scattering unit coupled to one side of the device body, which has the pinhole formed therein, and configured to scatter light to be supplied to the pinhole; anda sample plate which is separably mounted in the device body so as to be located between the lens and the pinhole and on which saliva is placed,wherein the pinhole is configured to convert light, which passed through the scattering unit, into point light so as to uniformly supply the light to the sample plate, so that saliva crystals formed by drying of the saliva will form a striking contrast with portions surrounding the saliva crystals when the light is scattered by the saliva crystals.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first polarizer disposed between the pinhole and the sample plate in the inner space; anda second polarizer located between the sample plate and the lens and disposed in the inner space so as to be parallel with the first polarizer,wherein the second ...

BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING SYSTEM AND BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE

There are provided an information recording unit for recording, in a storage medium body temperature information to be measured by a temperature sensor for a sleeping period in association with movement information to be detected by a movement detecting sensor for the same sleeping period, and a basal body temperature specifying unit for analyzing the movement information recorded in the storage medium to detect a wake timing of a user and specifying, as a basal body temperature, body temperature information measured immediately before the wake timing, and a body temperature of the user can be measured in a resting state during sleeping and be thus recorded in the storage medium and furthermore, the body temperature recorded immediately before waking can be specified as the basal body temperature. 1. A basal body temperature measuring system including a device for measuring a basal body temperature in attachment to a body of a user for a sleeping period , the system comprising:a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the body;a movement detecting sensor for detecting a movement of the body;an information recording unit for recording, in a storage medium, body temperature information to be measured by the temperature sensor in association with movement information to be detected by the movement detecting sensor; anda basal body temperature specifying unit for analyzing the movement information recorded in the storage medium to detect a wake timing of the user, and specifying, as the basal body temperature, body temperature information measured immediately before the wake timing.2. The basal body temperature measuring system according to claim 1 ,further comprising a second information recording unit for recording, in a storage medium, the basal body temperature specified by the basal body temperature specifying unit.3. The basal body temperature measuring system according to claim 1 ,further comprising a sleeping state deciding unit for deciding whether ...

SWEAT INDICATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL STATES

The disclosed invention includes: a device and method of performing physiological sweat sensing device calibration; a device and method of indicating an individual's dehydration state; a device and method of indicating an individual's stage in their ovulation cycle; a device and method of indicating that an individual is hypokalemic or hyperkalemic; a device and method of indicating that an individual is entering a hypoglycemic state; a device and method of indicating an individual's glucose trend value; and a device and method of indicating that an individual has experienced toxic substance exposure. 1. A method of using a sweat sensing device to determine an individual's dehydration state , comprising:taking at least one sweat analyte measurement, where the analyte is a biomarker indicative of the individual's dehydration state;developing a dehydration state value for the individual; andcommunicating said value to a device user.2. The method of where the device takes at least one measurement of sweat pH.3. The method of claim 1 , where the analyte is at least one of the following: Na+ claim 1 , K+ claim 1 , Cl− claim 1 , and NH+.4. The method of claim 1 , further including measuring a sweat rate value using at least one of the following: a GSR measurement claim 1 , a thermal flow rate measurement claim 1 , a collected sweat volume measurement claim 1 , and a sweat conductivity measurement.5. The method of claim 1 , where the analyte is at least one of the following biomarkers: urea claim 1 , creatinine claim 1 , cortisol claim 1 , vasopressin claim 1 , lactate claim 1 , renin claim 1 , angiotensin claim 1 , aldosterone claim 1 , and a metabolite of the biomarker.6. The method of claim 1 , where said dehydration state value is developed using aggregated sweat sensor data that is correlated to relevant external information.7. The method of claim 6 , where the external information includes at least one of the following: air temperature claim 6 , humidity claim 6 , ...

METHODS FOR INCREASING GENETIC PROGRESS IN A LINE OR BREED OF SWINE USING SEX-SELECTED SPERM CELLS

The invention relates to methods of increasing the genetic progress of a line, breed or herd of swine through the use of sex-selected sperm cells in artificial insemination techniques. The invention also encompasses methods of artificially inseminating a swine via deep intrauterine catheter or via a laparoscopic procedure, which allow the use of reduced doses of sex-selected sperm cells. 1. A method of increasing the genetic progress of a line or breed of swine within a genetic nucleus comprising the steps of:providing a boar from a genetic nucleus and a sow from a genetic nucleus, wherein said boar and said sow are from a line or breed within said genetic nucleus and wherein said line or breed of said boar and said sow are the same line or breed;collecting a semen sample from said boar;sorting said semen sample into at least two subpopulations of sperm cells, wherein at least 80% of a first subpopulation bears X-chromosomes or Y-chromosomes;administering a hormone or hormone analog to said sow;detecting ovulation in said sow;{'sup': '6', 'inseminating said sow with 50×10or less sperm cells from said first subpopulation by deep intrauterine catheter or by laparoscopy;'}producing offspring from said sow;calculating one or more estimated breeding values for said offspring; andselecting one or more of said offspring as a parent in the line or breed in the genetic nucleus based on the one or more determined estimated breeding values.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more estimated breeding values are calculated by best linear unbiased prediction.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ovulation is detected by ultrasound.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hormone or hormone analog is selected from the group consisting of: progesterone; a progestin; and a gonadotropin.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said sow is inseminated with 1×10or less sperm cells from said first subpopulation.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the deep intrauterine catheter is 1 to 3 ...

Methods and kit system for assessing fertility with vaginal CA125/MUC16 levels

Disclosed are methods for assessing the period of potential fertility, days of maximum fertility, and transition to the infertile phase via measurement and processing of vaginal CA125 (MUC16) levels. In one embodiment, the fertile and infertile phases of the ovulatory normal female menstrual cycle are defined by a pattern or signature of day-specific vaginal CA125 levels. Suitably, signatures are based upon daily cotton swab collection of vaginal epithelial and fluid plus subsequent assay of CA125. Day-specific vaginal CA125 assay levels increase during the period of potential fertility and reach a maximum with inflection point generally before and near the time of ovulation. Derived functions of day-specific vaginal CA125 are used to predict fertility, enhance conception, and for birth control. 1. A method of assessing fertility in a human female with a fertility kit comprising the steps of:providing a kit with a swabbing and collection means for vaginal fluids;using said swabbing and collection means from the kit to collect a sample of vaginal fluid;establishing a vaginal CA125 signature for the female, wherein the vaginal CA signature is defined by a plot of vaginal CA125 levels of the female measured from samples collected from the kit versus day of menstrual cycle for the female;identifying an indication of fertility on the vaginal CA125 signature2. The method of wherein the step of identifying an indication of fertility is accomplished by:identifying a pre-ovulatory baseline vaginal CA125 level; and,identifying the start of the period of potential fertility by locating a day of the menstrual cycle on the plot that is associated with a vaginal CA125 level that is approximately three times greater than the base line vaginal CA125 level.3. The method of wherein the step of identifying an indication of maximum fertility is accomplished by:identifying a pre-ovulatory baseline vaginal CA125 level; and,identifying the days of maximum fertility by locating the days of ...

SWEAT-SENSING DEVICES FOR INDICATING PHYSIOLOGICAL STATES

Methods and systems are disclosed for defining physiological states using sweat-sensing devices. An output of sweat-sensing devices is defined by identifying a set of sweat sensor values. Each sweat sensor value of the set of sweat sensor values includes an electrical-signal value produced by a sensor. For each sweat sensor value of the set of sweat sensor values, the electrical-signal value of the sweat sensor value is translated into a voltage value thereby generating a translated sweat sensor value. Each translated sweat sensor value is calibrated by transforming, upon applying a hardware correction value to the translated sweat sensor value, the voltage value into a physiological value. The calibrated sweat sensor values are aggregated and the calibrated seat sensors values are then modified using received environmental inputs. An output is then generated based on the modified sweat sensor values. 1. A method comprising:identifying a set of sweat sensor values, wherein each sweat sensor value of the set of sweat sensor values includes electrical-signal value produced by a sensor; translating the electrical-signal value of the sweat sensor value into voltage value to generate a translated sweat sensor value; and', 'transforming, upon applying a hardware correction value to the translated sweat sensor value, the voltage value into a physiological value, wherein the physiological value is determined in part by a characteristic of the sensor;', 'calibrating the translated sweat sensor value to generate a calibrated sweat sensor value by], 'for each sweat sensor value of the set of sweat sensor valuesaggregating the calibrated sweat sensor values;receiving one or more environmental inputs;modifying, for each calibrated sweat sensor value, the calibrated sweat sensor value using the one or more environmental inputs to generate a modified sweat sensor value; andgenerating sweat output data based on the modified sweat sensor value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Earring

An earring configured for insertion in an artificially-created cavity in a wearer's ear, such ear tissue cavity being bounded by a first hole in the ear tissue and a second hole opposite the first hole. The earring includes an earring post dimensioned to be inserted through at least the first hole of the ear tissue cavity. A first insulating component is associated with the earring post and is configured to at least partially enclose the first hole of the ear tissue cavity. A second insulating component is associated with the earring post and is configured to at least partially enclose the second hole, whereby, the first and second insulating components serve to improve maintenance of the temperature inside the ear tissue cavity by assisting in controlling heat loss from such cavity.

System and Method for Changing a State of a Device

A system for changing a state of a reading device, the system comprising: a reading device arranged to operate in a first state for reading a result of a test performed using a test stick, the reading device comprising a detection means arranged to detect a first reading influenced by a detection region of the test stick; an inserter for changing a state of the reading device; wherein, when the inserter is inserted into the reading device, the detection means detects a second reading distinct from the first reading, the reading device being arranged to operate in a second state in response to detecting the second reading. 172-. (canceled)73. A system for changing a state of a reading device , the system comprising:a reading device arranged to operate in a first state for reading a result of a test performed using a test stick, the reading device comprising a detection means arranged to detect a first reading influenced by a detection region of the test stick; andan inserter for changing a state of the reading device;the system being configured such that when the inserter is inserted into the reading device, the detection means detects a second reading distinct from the first reading, the reading device being arranged to operate in a second state in response to detecting the second reading.74. The system of claim 73 , wherein the inserter comprises an inserter region claim 73 , configured such that when the inserter is inserted into the reading device claim 73 , the inserter region aligns with the detection means.75. The system of claim 73 , wherein the reading device further comprises a receiving region arranged to receive the test stick therein.76. The system of claim 75 , wherein the receiving region is also arranged to receive the inserter in place of the test stick.77. The system of claim 74 , wherein the inserter region of the inserter corresponds wholly or in part to the detection region of the test stick.7872. The system of claim claim 74 , wherein the ...

SYSTEM FOR TRACKING FEMALE FERTILITY

Described herein are various principles related to collecting and charting fertility data for a female (e.g., female humans). A dedicated device may be used to collect fertility data regarding the female. The device may include a thermometer for collecting a body temperature of the female as well as an interface for collecting data regarding a consistency and/or amount of a cervical fluid of the female. Once collected by the dedicated device, the fertility data may be transmitted wirelessly from the dedicated device via a wireless network (e.g., a wireless local area network) to a server that collects fertility data. The fertility data may then be displayed in a graph that enables a user to make determinations about a fertility cycle of the female, including determinations about times of high fertility. For example, from viewing the relationship between two lines included in the graph, the user may make determinations regarding fertility. 1. A method for charting fertility data regarding a female , the method comprising:receiving the fertility data regarding the female, the fertility data comprising a temperature of the female and at least a consistency of a cervical fluid of the female;superimposing at least two two-dimensional coordinate systems in a single graph of a graphical user interface, the at least two two-dimensional coordinate systems comprising a first coordinate system having a temperature dimension and a time dimension and a second coordinate system having a cervical fluid dimension and a time dimension, the superimposing comprising identifying first coordinates corresponding to the temperature in the first coordinate system and identifying second coordinates corresponding to the cervical fluid consistency in the second coordinate system, wherein superimposing the at least two two-dimensional coordinate systems in the single graph comprises aligning the at least two two-dimensional coordinate systems such that coordinates indicating high fertility of ...

OPTICAL MONITORING OF FACIAL CHARACTERISTICS DURING THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE OF A WOMAN

In an embodiment, an apparatus () is presented that predicts a fertility window comprising a period of increased fecundability for a woman based on optical monitoring of facial features. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an image capture device configured to record plural images comprising facial features of a subject;memory comprising instructions; and receive data corresponding to the recorded plural images;', 'determine from the data changes in the facial features; and', 'predict a fertility window based on the determination, the fertility window comprising a period of time of increased fecundability for the subject., 'a processor configured to execute the instructions to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to determine from the data changes in skin tone.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to determine from the data changes in symmetry of the facial features.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to determine from the data changes in skin tone and changes in symmetry of the facial features.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to receive supplemental data corresponding to additional fertility prediction methods.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to receive the supplemental data comprising one or any combination of basal body temperature of the subject claim 5 , luteinizing hormone levels in urine of the subject claim 5 , data corresponding to electrolyte in saliva claim 5 , and cervical mucus data of the subject.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to determine when there is a correlation between the supplemental data and the determined changes in the facial features claim 5 , and based on the determination ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TEMPERATURE NADIR OF A FEMALE

An electronic system for determining a time of the temperature nadir of a female human during the menstrual cycle comprises a wearable device () that includes a first sensor system (), configured to determine a temperature of the female human, and a second sensor system (), configured to determine one or more further physiological parameters of the female human. The electronic system further comprises a processor (), configured to determine a detected starting point of the fertility phase of the female human, using the one or more further physiological parameters of the female human. The processor () is further configured to detect the temperature nadir as a temporary decrease in the temperature, using the detected starting point of the fertility phase of the female human. The time of the temperature nadir is used as an indicator of the time of ovulation and peak oestrogen level. 1. An electronic system for determining a temperature nadir during a menstrual cycle of a female human , the system comprising:a wearable device including a first sensor system configured to be worn in contact with the skin of the female human and to determine a temperature of the female human, and aa processor configured to receive the temperature of the female human from the first sensor system and one or more further physiological parameters of the female human;the processor being further configured to determine a detected starting point of a fertility phase of the female human, using the one or more further physiological parameters of the female human; andthe processor being further configured to detect the temperature nadir as a temporary decrease in the temperature received from the first sensor system, using the detected starting point of the fertility phase of the female human, a time of the temperature nadir being indicative of time of ovulation and peak oestrogen level.2. The electronic system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the nadir of the ...

VAGINA EVALUATION DEVICE AND UTERUS EVALUATION DEVICE

A non-invasive and accurate vagina evaluation device and uterine evaluation devices are provided that measure the receptivity (uterine implantation capacity) of the mother's body to a fertilized egg implanting itself into the uterus. A first vagina evaluation device includes: a main body stretchable and expandable after insertion into a vagina, followed by air injection thereinto; four electrodes brought into contact with the vagina wall as the main body expands and stretches; and fixation means configured to fix the interval of arrangement of the electrodes. Second and third uterine evaluation device include: a flexible and rod-shaped main body for insertion into a uterine cavity; and four or two impedance electrodes arranged with a predetermined interval therebetween in an insertion direction of the main body and brought into contact with an endometrium of the uterine cavity to measure a uterine endometrial impedance generated between the endometrium and each of the electrodes. 1. A uterine evaluation device for biological evaluation of a subject's uterus , the device comprising:a rod-shaped main body capable of being inserted into a uterine cavity; andtwo impedance electrodes arranged with a predetermined interval therebetween in an insertion direction of the main body, the impedance electrodes being brought into contact with an endometrium of the uterine cavity, to measure a uterine endometrial impedance generated between the endometrium of the uterine cavity and each of the impedance electrodes, whereinthe interval between the impedance electrodes is 6.0 to 6.5 mm.2. A uterine evaluation device for biological evaluation of a subject's uterus , the device comprising:a rod-shaped main body capable of being inserted into a uterine cavity; andthree electrodes arranged with a predetermined interval therebetween in an insertion direction of the main body, the electrodes being brought into contact with an endometrium of the uterine cavity, whereinthe electrodes ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE MOBILE ANALYSIS OF EXCREMENT IN A TOILET

The invention relates to a device for determining physiological data through analysis of human excrement in a toilet (T) by means of at least one indicator and/or sensor, and to a method for determining physiological data by analysis of human excrement in a toilet (T) by measurement of urine and/or stool values. The problem addressed by the invention is that of achieving maximally universal use of the device and thus broad dissemination, including in the case of a wide variety of toilet designs, with reasonable design effort and manageable costs. This problem is solved by a measurement system, in which an indicator (′) or sensor can be brought into a measurement position, in which sufficient contact with the urine or stool to be examined occurs, by means of an arm (′) for each measurement, wherein the indicator (′) or sensor is/are designed as (an) independent unit(s), and by a corresponding method in which a plurality of previously determined values are measured and then processed further and forwarded as applicable. 1111111111111111111. Device for determining physiological data through analysis of human excrement in a toilet (T) by means of at least on indicator ( , ′ ″) and/or sensor , characterised in that a measurement system , in which for each measurement an indicator ( , ′ ″) or sensor can be brought into a measurement position , in which sufficient contact with the urine or stool to be examined occurs , wherein the indicator ( , ′ ″) or sensor is/are designed as (an) independent unit(s).2111111111. Device according to claim 1 , characterised in that one or a plurality of indicators ( claim 1 , ′ ″) or sensors are arranged in a housing ( claim 1 , ′ claim 1 , ″) and wherein the housing can be reversibly attached to the toilet bowl.3111111. Device according to claim 1 , characterised in that the at least one indicator ( claim 1 , ′ ″) or sensor is formed as a single-use indicator or single-use sensor and is preferably disposed of after flushing.4111111. ...

Implantable Sensor and Method for Such Sensor

The present invention relates to an implantable sensor configured to be implanted within the body of the subject and being configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through the body tissue, wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of the subject. One pair of injection electrodes is configured for injection of electrical current into the body tissue and one pair of sensing electrodes is configured to detect the resulting voltage. A detector is operatively connected to the sensing electrodes and is configured to receive the voltage detected by the sensing electrodes, wherein the detector is configured to measure the impedance of the body tissue based on the voltage detected by the pair of sensing electrodes. A microcontroller is operatively connected to the detector and is configured to receive impedance signals from the detector and to provide control signals to the current signal output circuit and a powering and communication circuit including a coil configured to be powered by an electromagnetic field produced by an external coil. 1. A device for measuring impedance in a subject , the device being configured to be implanted within the body of the subject and being configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through the body tissue , wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of the subject , comprising:one pair of injection electrodes configured for injection of electricalcurrent into the body tissue, wherein the electrical current is passed from one of the injection electrodes to the other of the injection electrodes through the body;one pair of sensing electrodes configured to detect the resultingvoltage caused by the current flowing between the pair of injection electrodes and through the body tissue;a current signal output circuit operatively connected to the microcontroller and the ...

Health Monitoring System

The present invention relates to a health monitoring system comprising an implantable sensor configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through said body tissue, wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of said subject, the sensor including a powering and communication circuit having a coil configured to be powered by an electromagnetic field and to communicate with external devices. Further, the system comprises a reader module including a coil configured to produce the electromagnetic field for powering the powering and communication circuit and for communicating with the powering and communication circuit, a computing device comprising a display device, a processing device and at least one storage device, the computing device being configured to communicate with other devices via at least one wireless network and a monitoring engine for determining or monitoring at least one physiological parameter based on measured impedance, wherein the reader module and the computing device and the monitoring engine are configured to communicate with each other. 113-. (canceled)14. A health monitoring system comprising:an implantable sensor configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through said body tissue using a four-paint measurement technology, wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of said subject, the sensor including a powering and communication circuit having a coil configured to be powered by an electromagnetic field and to communicate with external devices;a reader module including a coil configured to produce the electromagnetic field for powering the powering and communication circuit and for communicating with the powering and communication circuit;a computing device comprising a display device, a processing device and at least one storage device, the computing device being configured ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

[Solution] An information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method which can determine an estrus period of individual livestock while viewing a transition of the state quantity showing a characteristic change in the estrus period of livestock, and execute contact with a veterinarian and accumulation of information of the estrus period by an operation of causing the estrus period of livestock to be notified to a veterinarian when the estrus period has arrived. 1. An information processing device comprising:a display information control unit configured to cause a transition of a state quantity showing a characteristic change in an estrus period of livestock to be displayed on a display unit of a breeder-side information terminal; anda notification control unit configured to execute, in accordance with a notification request to cause estrus of the livestock to be notified to a veterinarian-side information terminal on a basis of an operation of the breeder-side information terminal, both notification processing to the veterinarian-side information terminal and registration processing of registering time information indicating a time at which the notification request is made in a database as estrus history of the livestock.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display information control unit causes a transition of the state quantity and a predicted estrus date to be displayed together.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display information control unit causes a transition of the state quantity and a last estrus date to be displayed together.4. The information processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display information control unit causes a transition of the state quantity and a reference transition of the state quantity to be displayed together.5. The information processing device according to claim 4 ,wherein the reference transition is a ...

CLOUD SYSTEM FOR MENSTRUAL CYCLE PREDICTION AND METHOD THEREOF

Provided is a cloud system for menstrual cycle prediction, including a cloud server device, having an identity recognition unit, a memory unit, a transmitting module, a receiving module, a cloud database and an arithmetic processing unit; a test strip detection device, measuring a physiological hormone value of a plurality of test solutions from a user; and a portable electronic device, having a transmitting unit, a receiving unit, a display unit and a storing unit. The physiological hormone values of the plurality of test solutions that are measured by the test strip detection device are stored in the storing unit of the portable electronic device and are transmitted to the memory unit of the cloud server device, and the predicting of physiological menstrual cycle data of the user is performed by the arithmetic processing unit of the cloud server device. 1. A cloud system for menstrual cycle prediction , comprising:a cloud server device, having an identity recognition unit, a memory unit, a transmitting module, a receiving module, a cloud database and an arithmetic processing unit;a test strip detection device, measuring a physiological hormone value of a plurality of test solutions from a user; anda portable electronic device, having a transmitting unit, a receiving unit, a display unit and a storing unit, wherein user information of the user is registered into the identity recognition unit of the cloud server device, by means of the transmitting unit of the portable electronic device and the receiving module of the cloud server device, and the physiological hormone values of the plurality of test solutions that are measured by the test strip detection device are stored in the storing unit of the portable electronic device and are transmitted to the memory unit of the cloud server device,wherein the predicting of physiological menstrual cycle data of the user is performed by the arithmetic processing unit of the cloud server device, based on the user information ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREDICTING AND TESTING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF A FEMALE MAMMAL

The invention relates to a method for predicting and testing physiological conditions of a female mammal related to an increased level of ferning present in a dried mucous body fluid sample of the female mammal, comprising: capturing an image of the dried mucous body fluid sample via a camera of a mobile telecommunication device through a magnifying lens releasably coupled to an objective of the camera, detecting the presence of crystals in the sample by processing the image, determining the crystal density within the sample from the detected crystals, predicting the physiological condition of the female mammal by comparing the crystal density to reference crystal density data, wherein increased crystal density is indicative of increased ferning level. The invention further relates to a mobile telecommunication device comprising: at least one processing unit, a user input interface, a display, a camera having an objective, a magnifying lens releasably coupled to the objective, at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processing unit, cause the device to perform at least the following: capture an image of a dried mucous body fluid sample of a female mammal via the camera through the magnifying lens, detect the presence of crystals in the sample by processing the image, determine crystal density within the sample from the detected crystals, predict a physiological condition of the female mammal related to an increased level of an ferning by comparing the crystal density to at least one reference density, wherein increased crystal density is indicative of increased ferning level. 1. A method for predicting and/or testing a physiological condition of a female mammal related to ferning caused by an increased level of an oestrogen hormone present in a mucous body fluid sample of the female mammal , comprising:capturing an image of the dried mucous body fluid sample via a ...

Sterile Urine Collection Mechanism for Medical Diagnostic Systems

Example embodiments relate to a sterile urine collection mechanism for medical diagnostic systems. An example device includes an initial collection component configured to collect a midstream urine sample from a patient. The device also includes a plurality of test strips configured to indicate a condition of the patient at a point of care. In addition, the device includes a sensor configured to capture an image of at least one test strip exposed to a portion of the midstream urine sample. Further, the device includes a computing device configured to analyze the image of the test strip captured by the sensor in order to determine the condition of the patient. Even further, the device includes a motor configured to position the test strip near the sensor. Yet further, the device includes an additional collection component configured to collect an additional portion of the midstream urine sample for central laboratory testing. 1. A device comprising:an initial collection component configured to collect a midstream urine sample from a patient;a plurality of test strips configured to indicate a condition of the patient when exposed to the midstream urine sample; transport a portion of the midstream urine sample from the initial collection component to at least one test strip of the plurality of test strips; and', 'expose the at least one test strip to the portion of the midstream urine sample;, 'a fluid transportation system configured toa sensor configured to capture an image of the at least one test strip exposed to the portion of the midstream urine sample, wherein the image of the at least one test strip indicates the condition of the patient at a point of care;a computing device configured to analyze the image of the at least one test strip captured by the sensor in order to determine the condition of the patient at the point of care;a motor configured to position the at least one test strip near the sensor after the at least one test strip is exposed to the ...

BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING APPARATUS, BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING SYSTEM, AND BODY TEMPERATURE MEASURING METHOD

A body temperature measuring apparatus is comprised of a terminal apparatus and a body temperature detection unit. The body temperature detection unit comprises a power supply unit for converting a voice output signal from the terminal apparatus into electricity, a detection unit for detecting infrared energy from the user's skin surface as a temperature detection signal, and a conversion unit for converting the temperature detection signal into a voice input signal. The terminal apparatus comprises a oscillation means for oscillating a voice output signal to the body temperature detection unit, and a measurement means for estimating the user's body temperature corresponding to the surface temperature of which the variation is small based on the voice input signal received form the body temperature detection unit, an emissivity of the user's skin surface, and the temporal variation of the surface temperature calculated within a predetermined measurement time. 1. A body temperature measuring apparatus comprised of a body temperature detection unit including a voice input/output terminal comprised a voice output terminal of to the left and right , a grounding terminal , and a voice input terminal , and a terminal apparatus including a voice input/output hole corresponding to the voice input/output terminal , connecting the body temperature detection unit and the terminal apparatus through the voice input/output hole and the voice input/output terminal , the body temperature detection unit comprising:a power supply unit for generating electricity by using a voice output signal oscillated form the terminal apparatus through the voice output terminal of left and right, and supplying the generated electricity to its respective units of the body temperature detection unit;a detection unit for detecting infrared energy as a temperature detection signal from a measurement object separated from a detection surface to a predetermined measurement distance;a conversion unit for ...

Temperature Measuring Device

An ovulation prediction system comprises an ear temperature measuring device that is configured to continuously measure a person's basal body temperature. In one embodiment, the measured temperature is used to record the person's temperature oscillations during her sleep and use the measured oscillations to predict a woman's ovulation time by comparing it with previously recorded measurements. In particular, the temperature oscillations may be match to a person's sleeping cycle, e.g., marking the beginning and end of the resting time, to increase the likelihood of correctly predicting the ovulation time. To facilitate the analysis of the temperature measurement and allow customization of the ovulation prediction, one embodiment of the system is configured to transmit the measured data wirelessly to a user computer that runs an ovulation prediction algorithm. 1. An ovulation prediction system comprising:an ear temperature measuring device configured for plugging into an ear for continuously measuring a basal body temperature (BBT) in a vicinity of a tympanic region of an ear canal; andthe temperature measuring device further comprises a temperature sensor for continuously measuring the BBT in the ear canal.2. The ovulation prediction system of wherein:the temperature sensor comprises a thermistor.3. The ovulation prediction system of wherein:the temperature sensor comprises a thermocouple.4. The ovulation prediction system of wherein:the temperature sensor comprises a thermopile.5. The ovulation prediction system of wherein:the temperature sensor comprises a resistance temperature detector (RDT).6. The ovulation prediction system of wherein:the temperature measuring device further comprises a thermal conductive support surrounding and supporting the temperature sensor to improve a thermal conductivity between the inner canal and the temperature sensor.7. The ovulation prediction system of wherein:the temperature measuring device further comprises a thermal insulator ...

Monthly Cycle Fitness Optimizer

Described herein are various principles related to collecting and analyzing fertility data for female humans. The underlying concept is that a woman's hormones fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle, affecting optimal exercise routines and general health practices. A dedicated sensor may be used to collect fertility data, or an estimate may be derived from the individual's menstrual history. Once collected or estimated, the fertility data is factored with other variables to determine the optimal exercise routine or general health habits for the woman. The recommendations are communicated to the woman, who may provide feedback to further improve future recommendations. 1. A method of using women's monthly cycle for recommending fitness routines or general health coaching , the method comprising: receiving fertility data , the fertility data comprising information used to pinpoint or estimate the current progression of the menstrual cycle and the relative concentration of hormones; weighing the effects of menstrual hormones as a factor when determining recommendations or general health coaching; and recommending exercise routines or coaching the user on general health practices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the woman's menstrual cycle is tracked or estimated with biometric measurements related to the cycle such as claim 1 , but not limited to claim 1 , basal body temperature claim 1 , menstruation dates claim 1 , resting pulse rate claim 1 , bioimpedance claim 1 , breathing rate claim 1 , perfusion claim 1 , and levels of hormones such as: progesterone claim 1 , estradiol claim 1 , follicle stimulating hormone claim 1 , luteinizing hormone claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , which further optimizes fitness routines or general health coaching with artificial intelligence claim 1 , including machine learning algorithms. Not ApplicableNot ApplicableThe menstrual cycle is a natural monthly event for many women. The cycle affects key ...

SYSTEM FOR BODY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

The methods and apparatuses (including systems and device) described herein may be used to accurately and comfortably monitor and track body temperature using a wearable device that can be positioned inside a patient's ear for measuring the patient's temperature, sleeping quality, or other vital signs. These systems and methods may also include a base station and a remote analytics unit (e.g., software, hardware or firmware, including application software that may run on a hand-held or wearable electronics device). The inter-aural device (earplug device) may record and pre-process information that may then be adaptively passed on the remote analytics unit for further processing. The earplug device may engage the remote analytics unit with to download and process the temperature measurement data from the device, to electrically charge the device and also to communicate wirelessly with a smart phone or different types of mobile devices. 1. A system for determining body temperature , the system comprising: an insertion shaft extending distally from an external seating body,', 'a temperature sensor within the insertion shaft,', 'a microcontroller,', 'a plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to the microcontroller, and', "a seal around the insertion shaft proximal to the temperature sensor so that the temperature sensor is sealed within the ear canal when the earpiece is worn in a user's ear;"], 'an earpiece having 'a docking cradle having a plurality of connectors configured to connect with the plurality of electrical contacts on the earpiece when the earpiece is seated in the docking cradle; and', 'a base station configured to couple with the earpiece, the base station including'} receive a plurality of temperature data from the earpiece,', 'determine body temperature from the temperature data, and', 'display a representation of the body temperature., 'a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a set of instructions capable of being ...

PROCESSING A PHYSICAL SIGNAL

There are described herein methods and apparatus for processing a physical signal, in particular for processing data obtained in relation to the physical characteristics of a user, in particular a female user. One or more sensors can be used to obtain the data, in particular indwelling thermometers, aural thermometers, blood pressure and heart rate monitors. There are also described herein methods and apparatus for analysing and further processing the data to obtain and provide health information in relation to the user, in particular in relation to the user's fertility or state of ovulation. 147.-. (canceled)48. Apparatus for determining a temperature reading for a user comprising:a first temperature sensor of a first type;a second temperature sensor of a second type;a processor coupled to the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor and configured to execute one or more processes; anda memory configured to store a process that is executable by the processor, the process when executed configured to:obtain a first plurality of temperature readings from the user using the first temperature sensor of the first type;obtain, substantially simultaneously, a second plurality of temperature readings from the user using the second temperature sensor of the second type;correlate the first plurality of temperature readings and the second plurality of temperature readings to determine temperature readings in the first and second plurality that substantially correspond in time;determine a calibration factor between the first plurality and the second plurality of temperature readings;obtain at least one further temperature reading from the first temperature sensor of the first type; andapply the calibration factor to the at least one further temperature reading to calculate an expected value of the at least one further temperature reading, the expected value comprising the value that the temperature reading would be expected to be if it had been taken using the ...

PROGRAM FOR PREDICTING DAY OF OVULATION AND METHOD OF PREDICTING THE SAME

An object is to provide programs for reliable predictions of the day of ovulation. A process is executed in a program for predicting a day of ovulation on a computer, the process including calculating a predicted ovulation day data corresponding to a particular menstrual cycle by applying the particular menstrual cycle to a relationship between a period between a menstrual day and a day of ovulation and an average length of a menstrual cycle, the relationship being estimated based on data of a plurality of persons which have been previously obtained. 1. A program for predicting a day of ovulation , wherein a process is executed in the program on a computer , the process comprising:calculating a predicted ovulation day data corresponding to a particular menstrual cycle by applying the particular menstrual cycle to a relationship between a period between a menstrual day and a day of ovulation and an average length of a menstrual cycle, the relationship being estimated based on data of a plurality of persons which have been previously obtained.2. The program according to claim 1 , wherein a process is executed in the program on the computer claim 1 , the process comprising:calculating the particular menstrual cycle based on menstrual day data which have been entered a plurality of times through an input unit.3. The program according to claim 2 , wherein a process is executed in the program on the computer claim 2 , the process comprising:calculating a plurality of periods between the menstrual day and the day of ovulation, based on ovulation day data which have been entered a plurality of times to the computer through the input unit, and the menstrual day data, to calculate a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of each of the periods; andcalculating, in the calculation of the predicted ovulation day data, the predicted ovulation day data based on the plurality of periods between the menstrual day and the day of ovulation if the difference is equal to ...

DECISION SUPPORT AND TREATMENT ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS

Techniques for data analysis and user guidance are provided for determining and providing one or more treatments to a user based on where the user is or will be in their menstrual cycle. In certain embodiments, a method of personalizing diabetes treatment based on information relating to a menstrual cycle of a user is provided. The method includes measuring, using a glucose monitoring system, blood glucose measurements of the user. The method further includes receiving information relating to the menstrual cycle of the user. The method further includes determining a treatment for the user to achieve a target blood glucose during a sub-phase or phase of the menstrual cycle of the user based on at least one of historical data associated with the user and historical data associated with a stratified group of users. 1. A system comprising: a glucose sensor configured to measure a blood glucose of a user,', 'a sensor electronics module configured to transmit sensor data corresponding to blood glucose measurements provided by the glucose sensor to a processor;, 'a glucose monitoring system, comprisinga memory circuit; receive information relating to a menstrual cycle of the user, and', 'determine a treatment for the user to achieve a target blood glucose during a sub-phase or phase of the menstrual cycle of the user based on at least one of historical data associated with the user and historical data associated with a stratified group of users, wherein:', 'the historical data associated with the user includes blood glucose measurements of the user provided by the glucose monitoring system;', a pattern of at least one of the blood glucose measurements and insulin resistance of the user during the sub-phase or phase of the menstrual cycle of the user, and', 'a pattern of physiological impact of the treatment on the blood glucose measurements of the user during the sub-phase or phase of the menstrual cycle of the user, the pattern indicating effectiveness of the treatment in ...

VAGINA EVALUATION DEVICE AND UTERUS EVALUATION DEVICE

A non-invasive and accurate vagina evaluation device and uterine evaluation devices are provided that measure the receptivity (uterine implantation capacity) of the mother's body to a fertilized egg implanting itself into the uterus. A first vagina evaluation device includes: a main body stretchable and expandable after insertion into a vagina, followed by air injection thereinto; four electrodes brought into contact with the vagina wall as the main body expands and stretches; and fixation means configured to fix the interval of arrangement of the electrodes. Second and third uterine evaluation device include: a flexible and rod-shaped main body for insertion into a uterine cavity; and four or two impedance electrodes arranged with a predetermined interval therebetween in an insertion direction of the main body and brought into contact with an endometrium of the uterine cavity to measure a uterine endometrial impedance generated between the endometrium and each of the electrodes. 1. A vagina evaluation device for biological evaluation of a subject's vagina , the device comprising:a main body stretchable and expandable in at least a vagina wall direction after insertion into the vagina, followed by air injection thereinto;four electrodes arranged substantially in a line around the surface of the main body with a predetermined interval therebetween, the electrodes being brought into contact with the vagina wall as the main body expands and stretches; anda fixation means configured to fix the interval in the arrangement of the electrodes irrespective of expansion and stretching of the main body, wherein an impedance generated between each of the electrodes and the vagina wall is measured.2. The vagina evaluation device according to claim 1 , wherein at expansion of the main body claim 1 , each of the electrodes protrudes from the surface of the main body toward the vagina wall.3. The vagina evaluation device according to claim 1 , wherein a tip of each of the ...

Female Health Tracking and Diagnosis Method

A method, process, or software package configured to receive user inputs related to health, calculate a diagnosis based upon user inputs and historical data, calculate a treatment plan based upon user inputs and historical data, and present the diagnosis and a treatment plan to the user via a graphical user interface. 1. A method for diagnosing , treating , and tracking women's hormonal health , comprising:receiving cycle inputs from a user via an input device, the inputs representing hormonal data related to a menstrual cycle;receiving the cycle inputs in a processor and storing the cycle inputs in a memory in electrical communication with the processor as historical data;calculating an initial timing and duration of at least three phases of the user's menstrual cycle using the cycle inputs;displaying the calculated initial timing and duration of the at least 3 phases of the user's menstrual cycle to the user on a graphical user interface;receiving symptom inputs from the user via the input device, the symptom inputs being transmitted to the processor and stored in the memory;recalculating, with the processor, the at least 3 phases of the user's cycle based on the symptom inputs and historical data;generating, with the processor, a treatment plan to remedy conditions associated with the symptom inputs; anddisplaying the recalculated at least three phases of the user's cycle and the treatment plan to the user on the graphical user interface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment plan comprises a nutritional treatment plan having specific foods corresponding to the symptom inputs and calculated to provide remedy therefrom.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the symptom inputs comprise medical claim 2 , emotional claim 2 , or hormonal conditions identifiable by the user.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the nutritional treatment plan is generated by accessing a database of nutritional elements and selecting a nutritional item that is known to remedy a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PREGNANCY RELATED EVENTS

An electronic system for detecting events related to a pregnancy of a female human, such as ovulation, conception, and miscarriage, comprises a wearable device () with a sensor system () worn in contact with the skin for measuring one or more physiological parameters. A processor () is configured to receive a user entry indicating a time of actual menses, and to determine time windows, for analyzing physiological parameters of the female human, using the time of actual menses. The processor is further configured to detect the pregnancy related events by comparing the physiological parameters, determined and recorded for a first time window, with those determined and recorded for a second time window, to indicate the pregnancy related events when defined detection criteria are met, and to use the user input for pregnancy related events to optimize the detection of these events with machine learning trained algorithms. 1. An electronic system for detecting events related to a pregnancy of a female human , the pregnancy related events comprising at least one of: ovulation , conception , or miscarriage , the system comprising:a wearable device including a sensor system configured to be worn in contact with skin of the female human and to measure one or more physiological parameters of the female human;a processor configured to receive from the female human an entry which indicates a time of an actual menses, and to determine time windows, for analyzing physiological parameters of the female human, using the time of the actual menses; andthe processor being further configured to detect the pregnancy related events by comparing the physiological parameters of the female human, determined and recorded for a first one of the time windows, with the physiological parameters of the female human, determined and recorded for a second one of the time windows, and to indicate to the female human the pregnancy related events when comparing the physiological parameters meets defined ...

TERMINAL DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM

An object is to prevent of display of display of candidates unlikely to be selected. An information processing device a target date associated with an input value to be input. The information processing device displays candidates for an input value on a screen. At this time, the information processing device displays a first number of candidates when the target date is included in a first period during which the information changes in a first range. The information processing device displays a second number of candidates that is smaller than the first number when the target date is included in a second period during which the information changes in a second range that is narrower than the first range. The first period and the second period is included in a cycle in which the information changes. 1. A terminal device comprising:at least one memory configured to store computer program code;at least one processor configured to access said at least one memory and operate according to said computer program code, said computer program code including:identifying code configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to identify a target date associated with an input value to be input, the input value being an actual value of information at a point of time, the information changing in a cyclic manner; andcontrol code configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to display candidates for the input value on a screen,the control code is configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to display a first number of candidates when the target date is included in a first period during which the information changes in a first range,the control code is configured to cause at least one of said at least one processor to display a second number of candidates when the target date is included in a second period during which the information changes in a second range,the first period and the second period being included in a cycle in which ...

OVULATION DAY ESTIMATION APPARATUS, OVULATION DAY ESTIMATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM IN WHICH OVULATION DAY ESTIMATION PROGRAM IS RECORDED

According to an embodiment, a server detects temperature increase in basal body temperature measured later relative to basal body temperature measured earlier between chronologically adjacent pieces of basal body temperature data, among basal body temperature data between a menstruation starting day and a next menstruation starting day; and estimates an ovulation day on the basis of the detected temperature increase. 1. An ovulation day estimation apparatus comprising:a temperature increase detection section configured to detect temperature increase in basal body temperature measured later relative to basal body temperature measured earlier between chronologically adjacent pieces of basal body temperature data, among basal body temperature data between a menstruation starting day and a next menstruation starting day; andan estimation section configured to estimate an ovulation day on the basis of the detected temperature increase.2. The ovulation day estimation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when the temperature increase is largest claim 1 , the estimation section sets a day of the basal body temperature measured earlier as the ovulation day.3. The ovulation day estimation apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein if temperature increase of the day of the basal body temperature measured earlier claim 2 , which is set as the ovulation day claim 2 , relative to basal body temperature measured just before the day of the basal body temperature measured earlier claim 2 , is larger than a first value claim 2 , the estimation section changes the ovulation day to a day when basal body temperature is measured just before the day of the basal body temperature measured earlier.4. The ovulation day estimation apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when a value of the temperature increase of the day when the temperature increase is largest is equal to or smaller than a second value claim 1 , estimation impossibility meaning that estimation of the ovulation day is not ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNOBTRUSIVELY DETERMINING A FERTILE WINDOW

The invention relates to a system, method and corresponding computer program for unobtrusively determining a fertile window. In particular, it relates to a wearable system such as integrated in a bra for supporting personalized prediction of the fertile window for a planned parent-hood purpose. The system () comprises a contact sensor unit () for providing a signal in contact with the woman, wherein the signal is indicative of respiration of the woman, and a processing unit () for processing the signal to obtain a biomechanical parameter indicative of respiration, wherein the processing unit () is configured to determine the fertile window of the woman based on a change in the obtained biomechanical parameter. The system () allows a reliable unobtrusive determination of a fertile window of a women. 1. A system for determining a fertile window of a woman , the system comprising:a contact sensor unit for providing a signal in contact with the woman, wherein the signal is indicative of respiration of the woman, anda processing unit for processing the signal to obtain a biomechanical parameter indicative of respiration, wherein the processing unit is configured to determine the fertile window of the woman based on a change in the obtained biomechanical parameter.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the obtained parameter is indicative of hyperventilation.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the obtained parameter includes at least one of minute volume claim 1 , tidal volume claim 1 , respiratory drive claim 1 , respiration rate and thorax expansion.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the contact sensor unit is integrated into a bra claim 1 , wherein the contact sensor unit is preferably directly integrated into the bra or integrated in separable cups.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the contact sensor unit is integrated in a wrist-worn device.6. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication unit for notifying ...

METHOD FOR EVALUATING URINE OF A SUBJECT TO ESTIMATE THE FERTILE WINDOW

Disclosed herein are devices, systems, methods and kits for performing immunoassay tests to detect for at least progesterone or analytes of progesterone on a sample in association with diagnosing problems and issues associated with corpus luteum functionality. The immunoassay devices and methods may be used in conjunction with diagnostic reader systems and/or a base unit for obtaining a sensitive read-out of the immunoassay results. The immunoassay devices and methods may utilize a competitive binding-like assay and a sandwich binding assay to detect at least progesterone or analytes of progesterone in a sample. 1. A method for evaluating urine of a subject to estimate the fertile window , comprising:collecting a single sample of urine, [ a sample pad configured to receive the urine sample,', 'a receiving zone within a conjugate pad, the conjugate pad saturated with a conjugate comprising an anti-PdG antibody conjugated to a visual label in a concentration selected from the range inclusive of 1-10 μg/ml,', 'a membrane comprising a testing zone,', 'the testing zone comprising PdG conjugated to a carrier protein that binds PdG antigens at 8-32 molecules per carrier protein, and', 'further configured to evaluate for the presence or absence of PdG at or above a PdG threshold, the PdG threshold selected from within the range inclusive of 3-20 μg/ml,', 'the membrane further configured to provide an observable positive result for the presence of PdG in the sample of urine at the PdG threshold as indicated by the absence of the color of the visual label in the testing zone following the operation of the first lateral flow assay,, 'the first lateral flow assay comprising, a sample pad configured to receive the urine sample,', 'a receiving zone within a conjugate pad, the conjugate pad saturated with a conjugate, the conjugate comprising an anti-LH antibody conjugated to a visual label,', 'a membrane comprising a testing zone,', 'the testing zone comprising LH conjugated to a ...

ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

An ultrasound imaging apparatus comprising a processor configured to obtain an ultrasound image, a display configured to display the ultrasound image, and a controller configured to identify a menstrual cycle based on a state of an endometrial region on the ultrasound image and configured to control the display to display the identified menstrual cycle. 1. An ultrasound imaging apparatus comprising:a processor configured to obtain an ultrasound image;a display configured to display the ultrasound image; anda controller configured to identify a menstrual cycle based on a state of an endometrial region on the ultrasound image and configured to control the display to display the identified menstrual cycle.2. The ultrasound imaging apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe controller identifies the menstrual cycle based on at least one of the brightness and the contrast of the endometrial region.3. The ultrasound imaging apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe controller compares the image of the endometrial region with a pre-stored image, and identifies the menstrual cycle based on a result of the comparison.4. The ultrasound imaging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an input configured to receive at least one of a user confirmation command and a user modification command related to the identified menstrual cycle,wherein when the confirmation command is input, the controller controls the display to display the identified menstrual cycle and when the modification command is input, the controller modifies the identified menstrual cycle and controls the display to display the modified menstrual cycle.5. The ultrasound imaging apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe controller measures a diagnostic parameter by using the ultrasound echo signal and identifies whether the measured diagnostic parameter is normal, based on the identified menstrual cycle.6. The ultrasound imaging apparatus of claim 5 , whereinthe diagnostic parameter comprises at least one of a length, a height, a width, ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FERTILITY ESTIMATION

A user-defined range of dates is displayed within a first region, and an interactive cursor is displayed at a first location within the first region, the first location corresponding to a first date within the range of dates. Based at least in part on the first date, a first estimated fertility is determined and displayed in a second region of the display area. A user input is detected at a second location distinct from the first location, the user input corresponding to a user selection of a second date in the range of dates distinct from the first date. In response, the interactive cursor is dynamically moved from the first location to the second location. Based at least in part on the second date, a second estimated fertility is determined, and the first estimated fertility in the second region is replaced with the second estimated fertility. 1. A method , comprising: displaying a user-defined range of dates within a first region of a display area and an interactive cursor at a first location within the first region, the first location corresponding to a first date within the user-defined range of dates;', 'based at least in part on the first date, determining a first estimated fertility;', 'displaying the first estimated fertility in a second region of the display area distinct from the first region;', 'detecting a user input at a second location within the first region of the display area distinct from the first location, the user input corresponding to a user selection of a second date in the user-defined range of dates distinct from the first date;', dynamically moving the interactive cursor from the first location to the second location;', 'based at least in part on the second date, determining a second estimated fertility; and', 'replacing the first estimated fertility in the second region with the second estimated fertility., 'in response to detecting the user input], 'at an electronic device having one or more processors and memory storing instructions ...

Implantable Sensor and Method for Such Sensor

The present invention relates to an implantable sensor configured to be implanted within the body of the subject and being configured to measure impedance within a body tissue of the subject resulting from an electrical current flowing through the body tissue, wherein the body tissue is sub-dermal or subcutaneous tissue of the subject. One pair of injection electrodes is configured for injection of electrical current into the body tissue and one pair of sensing electrodes is configured to detect the resulting voltage. A detector is operatively connected to the sensing electrodes and is configured to receive the voltage detected by the sensing electrodes, wherein the detector is configured to measure the impedance of the body tissue based on the voltage detected by the pair of sensing electrodes. A microcontroller is operatively connected to the detector and is configured to receive impedance signals from the detector and to provide control signals to the current signal output circuit and a powering and communication circuit including a coil configured to be powered by an electromagnetic field produced by an external coil. 1. A device for measuring impedance in an object , the device being configured to be implanted within a tissue of the object and being configured to measure impedance within the tissue of the object resulting from an electrical current flowing through the tissue , comprising:one pair of injection electrodes configured for injection of electrical current into the tissue, wherein the electrical current is passed from one of the one pair of injection electrodes to the other of the one pair of injection electrodes through the object;one pair of sensing electrodes configured to detect a voltage caused by the current flowing between the one pair of injection electrodes and through the tissue whereby the one pair of injection electrodes and the one pair of sensing electrodes are arranged physically separated and at a distance from one another;the pair of ...

IMAGE PROCESSING AND ANALYZING SYSTEM FOR OVULATION DETECTION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

An image processing and analyzing system for ovulation detection includes: an electronic device including a camera portion; a saliva acquisition device including a saliva accommodation portion accommodating saliva of a subject, and a case in which the saliva accommodation portion is located, the case including an entrance, at an end thereof, an entrance through which the saliva accommodation portion enters and exits, and a penetration hole is formed in one surface of the case through which the saliva may be exposed to outside; an ovulation prediction device including a body portion, wherein the electronic device is mounted on one surface and an opening is formed in the surface to allow the camera portion to be positioned in the opening, an insertion unit formed at one side of the body portion to allow the saliva acquisition device to be inserted into a certain depth, and a light source located in the body portion and providing light to the saliva acquisition device; and a controller acquiring a captured image of the saliva from the camera portion, extracting a crystal structure image of hormone included in the saliva by processing the acquired captured image, and determining, based on the extracted crystal structure image, whether the subject is in ovulation. 1. An image processing and analyzing system for ovulation detection , the image processing and analyzing system comprising:an electronic device comprising a camera portion;a saliva acquisition device comprising a saliva accommodation portion accommodating saliva of a subject, and a case in which the saliva accommodation portion is located, the case comprising an entrance, at an end thereof, through which the saliva accommodation portion enters and exits, and a penetration hole formed in one surface of the case through which the saliva is exposed to outside;an ovulation prediction device comprising a body portion, wherein the electronic device is mounted on one surface and an opening is formed in the surface to ...

METHOD OF DETECTING AND PREDICTING OVULATION AND THE PERIOD OF FERTILITY

Methods of detecting and predicting ovulation and a period of fertility include determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event. The method includes obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour. The plurality of first readings are then processed to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period and the at least one first representative temperature reading is stored. The method is repeated for at least second and third 24 hour periods and the representative temperature readings are provided for analysis to identify a temperature change event for the female human user. 1. A temperature sensing system comprising:a wearable, removable temperature sensor being arranged to be worn by a female human user for sensing her temperature to obtain a plurality of temperature readings during each of multiple extended periods, wherein at least 10 extended periods comprises a cycle, the plurality of temperature readings being associated with a code for uniquely identifying the user, the wearable, removable temperature sensor comprising a memory configured for storing the plurality of temperature readings obtained during at least one extended period and a first interface for transmitting the temperature readings or information derived therefrom;a user terminal comprising a first interface for receiving the temperature readings or information derived therefrom from the wearable, removable temperature sensor and a second interface comprising an internet, wireless radio or telecommunications interface, for transmitting temperature readings or information derived therefrom to a remote server together with the associated unique code to be analyzed in conjunction with ...

Vaginal Drug Delivery Device and Vaginal Diagnostic Device

The present invention is related to a vaginal drug delivery device and to a vaginal diagnostic device that comprises a first and second rigid member, wherein the first and/or second rigid member comprises a reservoir holding a medicament to be delivered, an opening, and a pump for pumping said medicament out of said opening, and/or wherein the first rigid member and/or second rigid member comprises a diagnostic device for performing an intravaginal diagnosis or measurement therefor. The device further comprises a first flexible member and flexible part, wherein at least one of the first flexible member and the flexible part is at least partially elastic having an elasticity such that the device can be squeezed from an extended shape to a collapsed shape. The device is pre-biased to assume the extended shape when little to no external force is being applied thereto. Furthermore, the device assumes a shape substantially corresponding to the extended shape when the device is inserted with the squeezed rigid member first, so that these naturally unfold in the formix posterior vaginae. 1. A vaginal drug delivery and/or diagnostic device , comprising:a first rigid member having a first and second end;a second rigid member having a third and fourth end;a first flexible member coupled between the first and third ends;a flexible part coupled between the second and fourth ends;wherein the first rigid member and/or second rigid member comprises:a reservoir holding a medicament to be delivered, an opening, and a pump for pumping said medicament out of said opening; and/ora diagnostic device for performing an intravaginal diagnosis or measurement therefor;wherein at least one of the first flexible member and the flexible part is at least partially elastic;wherein the elasticity of the at least one of the first flexible member and the flexible part is such that:the device can be squeezed to transform a shape of the device from an extended shape to a collapsed shape for allowing ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION

A kit and method for intrauterine insemination is provided. The steps of the method include self-monitoring of a menstrual cycle of a patient by said patient, making an abrasion on the endometrial lining of a uterus of the patient following menstruation by the patient, predicting timing of ovulation by using an ovulation monitoring system or inducing ovulation; preparing sperm for insemination during ovulation by the patient, guiding an intrauterine insemination catheter accompanied by a cervical shield into the patient, depositing a semen sample into the uterine cavity or cervical canal, removing the catheter from the body of the patient while using a holding tool to hold the cervical shield in place at the entrance to the uterine cavity, and leaving the cervical shield in place for a predetermined time period. 1. A method for intrauterine insemination , comprising:(a) self-monitoring of a menstrual cycle of a patient by said patient;(b) a medical practitioner making an abrasion on the endometrial lining of a uterus of the patient using an abrasion tool following menstruation by the patient;(c) predicting timing of ovulation by using (i) an ovulation monitoring system and/or (ii) inducing ovulation;(d) preparing sperm for insemination during ovulation;(e) guiding an intrauterine insemination catheter accompanied by a cervical shield into the patient;(f) depositing a semen sample into the uterine cavity or cervical canal;(g) removing the catheter from the body of the patient while using a holding tool to hold the cervical shield in place at the cervical os; and(h) leaving the cervical shield in place for a predetermined time period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the abrasion in step (b) is made using Accubrade™.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the abrasion in step (b) is made during the pre-ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle.4710. The method of claim 3 , wherein the abrasion in step (b) is made between days - of the menstrual cycle.5. The method of claim 1 ...

METHOD FOR EVALUATING URINE OF A SUBJECT TO ESTIMATE THE FERTILE WINDOW BY EVALUATING FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANALYTES OF ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE

Disclosed herein are devices, systems, methods and kits for performing immunoassay tests to detect for at least progesterone or analytes of progesterone on a sample in association with diagnosing problems and issues associated with corpus luteum functionality. The immunoassay devices and methods may be used in conjunction with diagnostic reader systems and/or a base unit for obtaining a sensitive readout of the immunoassay results. The methods disclosed herein may also incorporate steps associated with evaluating the urine of a sample for the presence of an estrogen metabolite and/or luteinizing hormone. 1. A method for evaluating urine of a subject to estimate the fertile window , comprising:collecting a single sample of urine, [ a sample pad configured to receive the urine sample,', 'a receiving zone within a conjugate pad, the conjugate pad saturated with a conjugate comprising an anti-PdG antibody conjugated to a visual label in a concentration selected from the range inclusive of 1-10 μg/ml,', 'a membrane comprising a testing zone,', 'the testing zone comprising PdG conjugated to a carrier protein that binds PdG antigens at 8-32 molecules per carrier protein, and further configured to evaluate for the presence or absence of PdG at or above a PdG threshold, the PdG threshold selected from within the range inclusive of 3-20 μg/ml,', 'the membrane further configured to provide an observable positive result for the presence of PdG in the sample of urine at the PdG threshold as indicated by the absence of the color of the visual label in the testing zone following the operation of the first lateral flow assay,, 'the first lateral flow assay comprising, a sample pad configured to receive the urine sample,', 'a receiving zone within a conjugate pad, the conjugate pad saturated with a conjugate, the conjugate comprising an anti-estrogen metabolite antibody conjugated to a visual label,', 'a membrane comprising a testing zone,', 'the testing zone comprising estrogen ...

CORE BODY TEMPERATURE SYSTEM

A system and method are provided for determining a core body temperature or a physiological function. The system and method includes using multiple sensors in combination with analytic techniques. 1. A method to determine a heat distribution , comprising:determining the temperature of a first body location on a subject to obtain a first body temperature value;determining the temperature of a second body location on a subject to obtain a second body temperature value;applying differential analytics to build a model of heat distribution of the subject, wherein input to the differential analytics comprises the first body temperature value and the second body temperature value; anddetermining a health condition of the subject based at least in part on the model of heat distribution of the subject.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a temperature value at more than one time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the health condition is further determined based at least in part on a cyclic rhythm parameter.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the health condition comprises one or more of a thyroid function claim 1 , cholesterol amount claim 1 , pituitary function claim 1 , gonadal function claim 1 , adrenal function claim 1 , hypoglycemia claim 1 , pancreatitis claim 1 , drug or alcohol abuse claim 1 , kidney function claim 1 , liver function claim 1 , cardiovascular function claim 1 , organ failure claim 1 , thermoregulation function claim 1 , heat balance claim 1 , heat distribution claim 1 , central nervous system function claim 1 , metabolic toxicities claim 1 , metabolic rate claim 1 , metabolic function claim 1 , reproductive stage claim 1 , and fibromyalgia.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the health condition is an indicator of abnormalities claim 1 , the abnormalities comprising one or more of brain lesions claim 1 , cancer progression claim 1 , Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) acquired immune syndrome (AIDS) progression claim 1 , cancer ...