СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ВЫСОКОНАДЕЖНОЙ ДОСТАВКИ ЖИЗНЕННО ВАЖНЫХ ТРЕВОЖНЫХ СИГНАЛОВ ПО СОВМЕСТНО ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫМ БЕСПРОВОДНЫМ КАНАЛАМ

Группа изобретений относится к области медицины. Способ передачи тревожного сигнала, содержащий этапы, на которых: устанавливают линию связи между многорежимным устройством мониторинга пациента и одной или более точками доступа по одной или более сетям, по которым устройство мониторинга пациента осуществляет связь, с использованием больничной сети, поддерживающей Интернет-протокол (IP), через одну или более точку доступа с использованием протокола IP; обрабатывают физиологические данные, собранные устройством мониторинга пациента, для определения того, дает ли состояние пациента основание для генерации тревожного сигнала; выполняют попытки передать тревожный сигнал с использованием первичной линии между устройством мониторинга пациента и одной или более точками доступа; и передают тревожный сигнал с использованием вторичной линии между монитором пациента и одной или более точками доступа в ответ на сбой попыток передачи тревожного сигнала с использованием первичной линии. При этом тревожный ...

КОНТРОЛЬ ЖИЗНЕННО ВАЖНЫХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ПАЦИЕНТА С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ НАТЕЛЬНОЙ СЕНСОРНОЙ СЕТИ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. При осуществлении способа с помощью каждого нательного датчика измеряют жизненно важный параметр и передают данные в контрольное устройство. Определяют наклон по меньшей мере одного нательного датчика относительно контрольного устройства и определяют местоположение на теле упомянутого нательного датчика. Определяют качество прямого маршрута доставки данных между по меньшей мере одним нательным датчиком и контрольным устройством. При этом качество вычисляют на основании наклона и местоположения на теле нательного датчика. Нательная сенсорная сеть для контроля множества жизненно важных параметров пациента содержит: набор нательных датчиков, контрольное устройство, отдельное от тела. При этом каждый нательный датчик имеет измерительный блок и блок приемопередатчика. Группа изобретений позволяет обеспечить надежный и удобный контроль жизненно важных параметров пациента за счет уменьшения зависимости рабочих параметров от ослабления радиочастот, вызываемого ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАБЛЮДЕНИЯ, ЗОНД ДЛЯ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ И СИСТЕМА НАБЛЮДЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине, а именно к наблюдению за физиологическими параметрами в живом организме. Предложена система, содержащая устройство, причем система содержит первый терминал; устройство для наблюдения; и зонд для исследования физиологических параметров в живом организме, содержащий: щуп для исследования, выполненный с возможностью приема собранного сигнала; соединитель, один конец которого присоединен к щупу для исследования посредством первого провода, а другой конец соединителя имеет второй стык, выполненный с возможностью съемного присоединения к первому стыку устройства для наблюдения; и второй модуль хранения, выполненный с возможностью сохранения идентификатора зонда для исследования и заданного порогового значения, при этом второй модуль хранения представляет собой интегральную схему памяти, при этом щуп для исследования содержит датчик для сбора собранного сигнала, и второй модуль хранения расположен в щупе для исследования, или в соединителе, или между щупом ...

ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ЛИНЗА С МИКРОАКУСТИЧЕСКИМИ ЭЛЕМЕНТАМИ

Изобретение относится к офтальмологии. Офтальмологическое устройство содержит: источник энергии; микропроцессор, соединенный с источником энергии и получающий питание от него; и микроэлектромеханический преобразователь, также получающий питание от упомянутого источника энергии и электрически соединенный с микропроцессором, причем микропроцессор выполнен с возможностью преобразования электрических сигналов в механические вибрации для микроэлектромеханического преобразователя, чтобы обеспечить подачу звукового сигнала пользователю офтальмологического устройства. 3 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ БЕСПРОВОДНОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДАННЫМИ МЕЖДУ ДВУМЯ ПОРТАТИВНЫМИ МЕДИЦИНСКИМИ УСТРОЙСТВАМИ

Данное изобретение относится к способу управления данными между двумя портативными медицинскими устройствами. Указанные портативные устройства содержат первое устройство для выполнения первой операции и второе устройство для выполнения второй операции, причем каждое устройство имеет средство для одной или нескольких из следующих операций: сохранение, передача, обработка и отображение данных, и два устройства имеют набор взаимосвязанных позиций во время обычного использования, причем способ включает в себя этапы: автоматического сохранения, по меньшей мере, первых данных, относящихся к указанной первой операции в указанном первом устройстве; автоматического сохранения, по меньшей мере, вторых данных, релевантных указанной второй операции в указанном втором устройстве; и автоматической передачи, через средство связи ближнего действия, данных, релевантных, по меньшей мере, одной из указанных первой и второй операций между указанными первым и вторым устройствами, когда указанные устройства ...

СПОСОБ ПРОГНОЗА РОДОРАЗРЕШЕНИЯ БЕРЕМЕННЫХ С РУБЦОМ НА МАТКЕ

Изобретение относится к медицине и, в частности, к акушерству и позволяет определить прогноз родоразрешения беременных с рубцом на матке. Осуществляют прогноз родоразрешения беременных с рубцом на матке по формуле p=1/(1+2,718), где р - искомая величина; ИР - индекс резистентности; ТСМР - толщина стенки матки в области рубца. При этом чем ближе показатель р к 1, тем выше вероятность благоприятного исхода родов через естественные родовые пути. Показатель р, приближающийся к нулю, свидетельствует о необходимости операции кесарева сечения. Способ позволяет осуществить прогнозирование возможности родоразрешения беременных с рубцом на матке через естественные родовые пути за счет оценки состояния рубца на матке. 3 табл., 2 пр.

КОММЕНТАРИИ, СОХРАНЯЕМЫЕ В БЕСПРОВОДНОМ ДАТЧИКЕ

... 1. Сеть, содержащая: ! устройство (12b, 14b, 16b, 19b) ввода, выполненное с возможностью создания, модифицирования или удаления электронных комментариев; ! один или более дисплеев (12а, 14а, 16а, 19а), которые выборочно отображают комментарии пользователю; ! множество датчиков (10), которые связаны с одним пациентом и проводят измерения для этого пациента, причем датчики (10) содержат запоминающее устройство (24), которое хранит данные; и ! устройства (12с, 14с, 16с, 19с) беспроводной связи для передачи беспроводным способом созданных комментариев, модификаций комментариев и удалений комментариев датчикам (10) для хранения по меньшей мере в одном из запоминающих устройств (24) и для передачи беспроводным способом комментариев по меньшей мере на один из дисплеев. ! 2. Сеть по п.1, в которой дисплей (12а, 14а, 16а, 19а) отображает состояние комментариев, выведенных для медицинского специалиста, в зависимости от личности этого специалиста. ! 3. Сеть по п.2, дополнительно содержащая устройство ...

СПОСОБ И АППАРАТ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ РИСКА ПОКИДАНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТОМ БЕЗОПАСНОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

Способ прогнозирования эмоционального фона у женщин в динамике овариально-менструального цикла

ИЗВЛЕЧЕНИЕ НА ОСНОВЕ УСЛОВИЯ

РЕШЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ ТРЕБОВАНИЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ СПЕКТРА В ПОМЕЩЕНИИ С ПОМОЩЬЮ ТРАНЗИТНОГО СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ДЛЯ СЛУЖБ MBAN

... 1. Медицинская система, содержащая:одно или более устройств MBAN, которые получают и передают данные о пациенте;одну или более систем медицинской нательной сети (MBAN), причем каждая система MBAN включает в себя:одно или более устройств MBAN, передающих данные о пациенте в устройство концентратора через беспроводную связь малого радиуса действия, причем передача данных о пациенте через беспроводную связь малого радиуса действия выполняется в пределах предварительно определенного спектра;устройство концентратора, которое принимает данные о пациенте, передаваемые из одного или более устройств MBAN, осуществляет связь с центральной станцией мониторинга через связь дальнего радиуса действия и одну или более точек доступа (АР) и определяет местоположение системы MBAN относительно лечебного учреждения;причем одному или более устройствам MBAN запрещается передача в пределах предварительно определенного спектра, когда устройство концентратора MBAN расположено за пределами лечебного учреждения.2 ...

УСТРОЙСТВО СЛЕЖЕНИЯ ЗА ОБЪЕКТОМ

НАСТРАИВАЕМЫЙ АЛГОРИТМ ПЕРЕХОДА, ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩИЙ КЛАССИФИКАЦИЮ ДВИЖЕНИЯ И СОСТОЯНИЕ ПАЦИЕНТА

СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ВЛИВАНИЕМ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ СРЕДСТВ И МОНИТОРИНГА АНАЛИЗИРУЕМЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ

... 1. Система, содержащая насос для вливания лекарственных средств, конфигурированный для ношения на теле пациента, устройство для мониторинга физиологических жидкостей, конфигурированное для ношения на теле пациента, для непрерывного, по существу, мониторинга, по меньшей мере, одной характеристики физиологической жидкости, и устройство для дистанционного управления, предназначенное для дистанционного управления насосом для вливания лекарственных средств и устройством для мониторинга физиологической жидкости, при этом устройство для дистанционного управления содержит устройство для мониторинга физиологической жидкости, предназначенное для эпизодического мониторинга, по меньшей мере, одной характеристики физиологической жидкости. 2. Система по п.1, дополнительно содержащая устройство для обмена информацией между устройством для дистанционного управления, насосом для вливания лекарственных средств и устройством для мониторинга физиологической жидкости. 3. Система по п.1, где указанное устройство ...

Электронная офтальмологическая линза с отслеживанием сна

СПОСОБ, КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫЙ ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ И СИСТЕМА ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ВЫДАЧИ РУКОВОДЯЩИХ УКАЗАНИЙ ПО СЕРДЕЧНО-ЛЕГОЧНОЙ РЕАНИМАЦИИ

СИСТЕМА КОНТРОЛЯ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Система контроля биологической информации, содержащая множество биоинформационных чувствительных модулей, прикрепленных на правую сторону и левую сторону тела пациента, при этом каждый из чувствительных модулей содержит биоинформационный датчик для регистрации биологической информации, и средство связи для передачи биологической информации по радиосвязи, причем по меньшей мере один из биоинформационных чувствительных модулей содержит определительное средство для определения нарушения путем сравнения биологической информации, детектируемой биоинформационным датчиком в одном из чувствительных модулей, с биологической информацией, переданной другим биоинформационным чувствительным модулем через средство связи. 2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что биологическая информация, зарегистрированная биоинформационным датчиком, представляет собой по меньшей мере один показатель, выбранный из группы, состоящей из температуры тела, пульса и артериального давления. 3. Система по п.2, отличающаяся ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ МЕДИЦИНСКОГО ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ

... 1. Система медицинского обслуживания, содержащая процессор и считываемый компьютером носитель данных, в которой считываемый компьютером носитель данных содержит инструкции для исполнения процессором, при этом инструкции побуждают процессор выполнять этапы, на которых:- получают данные об активности пациента, описывающие физическую активность пациента, для которого должна быть обеспечена рекомендация плана медицинской помощи,- получают данные о деятельности по социальной поддержке, описывающие уровень взаимодействия социальной сети пациента с пациентом, и- вычисляют рекомендации плана медицинской помощи для пациента, основываясь на данных об активности пациента и данных о деятельности по социальной поддержке,при этом система медицинского обслуживания дополнительно содержитпо меньшей мере один датчик для мониторинга пациента и/или для мониторинга окружающей среды пациента иблок обработки сигналов для извлечения данных об активности пациента и данных о деятельности по социальной поддержке ...

TRAGBARE MODULAR-AUFGEBAUTE PATIENTEN-ÜBERWACHUNGSEINHEIT

Method and associated devices for detecting, analysing and forwarding process data in production firms and body signals in hospitals with the aid of telemetry systems

Due to the free choice of addressing and coding of the process information items, a great number of information items can be unambiguously identified within a very short time, with high reliability of transmission. Each process control unit (16 and 17) is equipped with its own intelligence. As a result, sensors of any type and number can be coupled to the unit. The user can freely determine the variety of addresses and process parameters. The system can automatically initiate control processes within predetermined tolerance ranges. The process control unit on the machine or on the person (16) has both a receiver and a transmitter. This unit receives a request for information output from the central station (17, 18). The process control unit (16) has stored all information items and retransmits them until the acknowledgement signal from the central station (17, 18) is received via the receiver of the process control unit (16). ...

Einrichtung zur Erfassung und drahtlosen Übertragung eines Atemgeräusch- und Herztonsignals

Einrichtung zur Erfassung und drahtlosen Übertragung eines Atemgeräusch- und Herztonsignals mit einem Sensor zur Erfassung von Atemgeräuschen, einem Elektret-Mikrofon (1), das in einem Stethoskopkopf eingebaut ist, einem Bluetooth-Modul mit einem Analog-Digitalumsetzer (ADU) (2), einem Sender (3) und einer Stromversorgung sowie mit einem Halterungssystem zur Befestigung am Hals des Patienten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mikrofon (1) so ausgebildet ist, dass es akustische Niederfrequenzsignale erfassen kann.

Bite splint for diagnosis and treatment of Bruxism, has sensor for measuring mechanical data such as vibration and pressure in patient`s mouth, and telemetry unit transferring data to transmission unit

The splint has a sensor (2) for measuring mechanical data such as vibration and pressure in a mouth of a patient. The data are processed by a processing unit. The processing unit transmits data to a telemetry unit. The telemetry unit receives data and transfer data to a transmission unit e.g. personal computer, where the sensor, amplified electronics, processing unit, telemetry unit form a sensor unit.

Gebäude-Sensorsystem

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gebäude-Sensorsystem, für ein integratives Gebäudemanagement, umfassend eine Vielzahl von Sensormodulen (02), welche jeweils einer Raumeinheit (01) zugeordnet sind und einen Zustand der Raumeinheit (01) erfassen, wobei eine Vielzahl von Sensormodulen (02) eine Sensoreinheit (03), insbesondere zur Erfassung von Mikrobewegungen, umfasst und jede Sensoreinheit (03) mit einem Kommunikationsnetzwerk (04) verbunden ist, über welches die Sensoreinheit (03) mit zumindest einer zentralen Recheneinheit (05) kommunizieren, welche insbesondere dazu eingerichtet ist Mikrobewegungen in den Sensorsignalen der Sensoreinheiten (03) zu identifizieren, wobei die zentrale Recheneinheit (05) mit zumindest einer Anwendungseinheit verbunden ist, welche dazu eingerichtet ist, Anfragen , insbesondere über Mikrobewegungen in den Raumeinheiten (01) an die zentrale Recheneinheit (05) zu senden, Informationen, insbesondere über die Mikrobewegungen in den Raumeinheiten (01) zu empfangen, die ...

SYSTEM FÜR DIE UEBERWACHUNG DER GESUNDHEIT, DES WOHLBEFINDENS UND DER KONDITION

Monitoring system for sudden infant death syndrome

A warning device for sudden infant death syndrome

A warning system for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome alerts parents of any unexpected and unpleasant change in their infants health condition, especially at night time. The system comprises two parts: a control panel and a bracelet made of light plastic that would be placed around the infant arm. The sensor bracelet adapted to be worn on the wrist of an infant comprises a breathing detector, temperature detector and blood pressure sensor. The control panel comprises a receiver to receive measurements from the sensor bracelet and display means to display the received measurements and provide audio visual alerts if the measurements are outside normal ranges, i.e. if infant breathing level falls below the normal reading (70-90 heart beats), if infant temperature is above (37 degC), if infant blood pressure is above 70-85.

Medical monitor

Enhancing monitoring of swimming

Assessing mobility of body parts

The present invention relates to a device 10 for measuring and assessing mobility of extremities and of body parts of a proband 20, comprising a wireless measuring means that is attachable or fixable at an extremity to be measured 22 or at a body part to be measured of the proband 20, wherein the measuring means 100 comprises at least one sensor 120, 122, 124, 126 for a three-dimensional continuous detection of position changes of the measuring means 100, a data processing device 200, that wirelessly receives the measured values of the measuring means 100, an input means 130 for manual inputs by a user, wherein the input means 130 are part of the wireless measuring means 100, an analysis program 230 for a planning of a measurement and/or for a visualization of a measurement and/or for an analysis of a measurement, wherein the analysis program 230 runs on the data processing device 200 and the analysis program 230 computes from the measured values of the measuring means 100 position changes ...

Electronics module for a wearable article

An electronics module 100 for a wearable article (200, Fig. 1) includes an interface 101 with an electronics arrangement (209, 211, Fig. 12) of the wearable article, so as to receive a sensing signal. The electronics module has a housing which includes a top enclosure 119 and a bottom enclosure 121. A controller within the electronics module (103, Fig. 12) receives the sensing signal. The controller may be formed on a printed circuit board 113. A first antenna 107 is arranged to communicatively couple with a mobile device (300, Fig. 1). The first antenna 107, the controller and a power source 105 are contained within the housing. The first antenna is proximate the top enclosure and above the controller and power source. The electronics module preferably has a second antenna (109, Fig. 2) which has line-of-sight through an aperture of the first antenna. A light source may also have line-of-sight through the aperture. At least one of the antennas may be for short-range communication such ...

Apparatus and exercising device

An apparatus 1 comprises at least one processing core, and at least one memory including computer program code, configured to, with the at least one processing core, cause the apparatus at least to receive a first signal 3 from an exercising device 2, process the received signal, respond to the received signal by transmitting a second signal 4 to the exercising device 2, and participate in a pairing process 5 with the exercising device 2. The apparatus 1 and exercise device 2 may pair in a client server relationship and the apparatus may be a mobile device, watch, tablet or smartphone. Also disclosed is an exercise device comprising a processing core, memory and code that pairs with an apparatus.

Infant monitoring system

Electtronics module for a wearable article

System and method

Vital signs monitoring device

A monitoring device 1 configured to be removably attached to a patient’s neck comprises an optical unit 10 and an acoustic unit 20 each for monitoring one or more vital signs. The device may further comprise a processor 100 and/or display. The optical unit may comprise a reflectance pulse oximeter and may monitor blood oxygen saturation, pulse rate and/or respiration rate. The acoustic unit may comprise a microphone or piezoelectric sensor and may monitor respiration rate, pulse rate and airway patency. The device may be removably attached to the patient’s neck via a strap or adhesive pad. The device may determine whether measurements of the vital sign(s) fall inside/outside pre-defined ranges and/or may monitor the rate of change of change of measurements of the vital sign(s). The device may issue an alert if the vital sign(s) measured by the optical and acoustic units diverge by more than a threshold amount for a pre-set time period. The alert may be audible and/or visual. The monitoring ...

PERSONALISIERTES INFORMATION DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM

ERFASSUNGSVORRICHTUNG FÜR VITALZEICHEN

MEDICAL MONITOR

SYSTEM FOR THE MONITORING OF THE HEALTH, THE WELL-BEING AND THE CONDITION

Verfahren und System zur Messung von Zustandsdaten in der Nutztierhaltung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Messung und Überwachung von Zustandsdaten in der Nutztierhaltung, aufweisend die Schritte a) Aufnehmen von Messwerten durch zumindest ein Sensorelement (2, 3, 3, 3) und Ablegen der Messwerte in zumindest einem Sensorelementspeicher (12), b) Übermitteln von Messwerten an zumindest eine Sende- /Empfangseinheit (4, 4, 4), c) Ablegen der Messwerte in einer Speichereinheit (5) und d) Auswerten der Messwerte. Dabei befindet sich das Sensorelement (2, 3, 3, 3) vor Schritt b) in einem Schlafzustand und Schritt b) weist die folgenden Unterschritte auf: b1) Wechseln vom Schlafzustand in einen Sendezustand; b2) Aussenden eines Announcement-Pakets durch das Sensorelement (2, 3, 3, 3); b3) Übermitteln eines Messwertepakets durch das Sensorelement (2, 3, 3, 3), wenn eine Sende-/Empfangseinheit (4) den Empfang des Announcement-Pakets durch Rücksenden eines Befehls-Pakets bestätigt; b4) Wechseln des Sensorelements (2, 3, 3, 3) vom Sendezustand in den Schlafzustand ...

MEDICAL DEVICE AND PROCEDURE OF CONTROL OF THE DEVICE WHICH FROM A PATIENT TO THE SELF TREATMENT ARE USED

An intelligent neckband fever cooling apparatus

Abstract The utility model discloses an intelligent neckband fever cooling apparatus, comprising a host case, a cooling water storing capsule and a temperature meter, wherein the host case is deployed with a controller, a water pump, cooling tank, cooling components and batteries; and the cooling components are composed of cooling blocks connected in order and attached to the wall of the cooling tank, thermoelectric coolers and cooling fans. Ventilation holes are perforated in host case's wall where the cooling fans are located. There is a smooth water channel inside the water storing capsule, with its intake end connected to the outlet of water pump through its intake pipe, while its discharge end, as well as the inlet of the water pump, is connected to the cooling tank through the discharge pipe and the connection pipe respectively. Thermoelectric coolers and cooling fans are linked to the host batteries. The utility model features easy temperature measurement and superior cooling effect ...

Wireless pressure ulcer alert dressing system

A wireless pressure ulcer alert dressing system for warning a patient or caregiver that soft tis-sue pressure or health condition has exceeded some predetermined level that over time would necessitate moving the patient to prevent or at least reduce a risk of soft tissue damage. The dressing assembly is adapted to be applied to or near a surface of the patient's body and generate electrical outputs corresponding to soft tissue pressure and other health characteristics sensed at the surface. The dressing assembly generates output signals based on the electrical outputs and correspond-ing to whether or not the soft tissue pressure has ex-ceeded a predetermined pressure level during the preselected time period. The dressing assembly in-cludes a pocket formed therein for removable, secured and protected insertion of a variety of different sensors such as multiple pressure sensors.

A wearable pair of glasses for detecting Parkinson’s disease

... 2020100831 A wearable pair of glasses is composed of one camera, two Electromyograph (EMG) electrodes, one internal receptor, and one battery on each side. The camera is equipped on each side of the invention to register spontaneous eye blinking rate (sEBR). The Electromyograph (EMG) electrodes are equipped on each side of the invention to detect muscle group activity signals. The internal receptor equipped to enable data recording and storage, Bluetooth or Wi-fi to enable data transfer for analysis. A designed App is used on mobile devices for data analysis Figure 1: Design of the invention. Electrode 'Battery - Receptor O_ App ...

Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids

Abstract Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids are described which are capable of sensing physiologic data based on sensors 5 incorporated into a catheter adapted to reside in any of a urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, rectal location, pre-peritoneal, pleural space or other body cavity. The devices aid emptying of the bladder, measure urine output and various urine parameters such as oxygen tension, urine conductance and urine specific gravity, monitor renal function, analyze urine parameters, including urine content, including the presence of infection, and track and/or control fluid 10 administration. 16639503_1 (GHMatters) P43852AU01 ...

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Improved healthcare interoperability environment system

The invention concerns an Interoperability Environment comprising: a core software engine comprising means to collect and transfer electronic data from any number of sources including medical devices, clinical information systems, hospital information systems, a means to apply rules to improve compliance with hospital approved protocols, standards and guidances, a means to update all subsystems using any given parameter when the parameter is updated in the official recognized source of truth for that parameter, a means to populate the CIS with all required patient information, while at the same time maintaining all quality and process control data in a format supporting advanced analytics separate from the CIS data, a means to communicate notifications to any number of remote electronic devices without limitation of platform and comprising a hardware eco system comprising means to collect, translate, store and send electronic data to the core software engine for any electronic source via ...

Wire-Free Monitoring Device for Acquiring, Processing and Transmitting Physiological Signals

Abstract A wireless physiological device for acquiring and processing physiological signals, the device comprising: a sensor patch comprising a plurality of electrodes, configured to be in contact with a skin surface of a patient, to generate a plurality of physiological signals of the patient; and at least one wire-free module, embedded in the sensor patch, comprising: an auto-orientation module to detect an orientation of the sensor patch on the patient using a plurality of sensors; a processing module to: select one or more bio-potential signals from the plurality of physiological signals generated by the sensor patch based on the detected orientation of the sensor patch; and process the one or more bio-potential signals selected to obtain one or more processed signals; a detection module to detect the one or more processed signals as a predefined physiological data; and a transmission module to transmit the detected physiological data to a mobile device. WO 2016/181321 PCT/IB2016/052694 ...

Method, system and computer program product for real-time detection of sensitivity decline in analyte sensors

Patient activity monitor

Wireless telecommunications system adaptable for patient monitoring

Medical devices with proximity detection

A wireless medical device is disclosed. The wireless medical device comprises a processor, a memory, a sensor for detecting a physiological signal, a radio and a proximity detector to measure a distance of the wireless medical device relative to a second wireless medical device. The proximity detector includes a ranging functionality. A wireless communication channel is created when a distance between the wireless medical device and the second wireless medical device is within a first predetermined threshold. The distance is greater than zero.

Systems and methods for measuring oxygenation

Systems and methods are described for measuring a tissue parameter such as %StO2 in a tissue sample. One such method includes receiving first and second scattered light intensity signals at unique locations on a selected region of tissue from light injected into the region of tissue from a light source to identify a measured light attenuation data value. An electronic data store can be accessed that includes simulated light attenuation data determined from a mathematical tissue model at discrete points over a range of two or more tissue parameters, where the simulated light attenuation data are a function of one or more temperature-dependent light source spectra. The tissue parameter in the tissue sample can be determined by selecting a closest match between the measured light attenuation data and the simulated light attenuation data. An electronic signal representative of the determined tissue parameter can be sent to an output register.

Medical apparatus remote control and method

HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Patient monitoring system

On-line health monitoring

A co-planar, near field communication telemetry link for an analyte sensor

An inductive sensor system for remote powering and communication with an analyte sensor (e.g., a fully implantable analyte sensor). The system may include an analyte sensor and transceiver. The system may be ferrite-enhanced. The transceiver may implement a passive telemetry for communicating with the analyte sensor via an inductive magnetic link for both power and data transfer. The link may be a co-planar, near field communication telemetry link. The transceiver may include a reflection plate configured to focus flux lines linking the transceiver and the sensor uniformly beneath the transceiver. The transceiver may include an amplifier configured to amplify battery power and provide radio frequency (RF) power to a transceiver antenna.

Device for detecting and indicating the preparatory phase of birthing a bovine or equine animal, and corresponding method and computer program product

The invention concerns a device and method for detecting and indicating the preparatory phase of birthing a bovine or equine animal, that can be secured to the tail of said bovine or equine animal. According to the invention, such a detection and indication device comprises: -means for measuring the components of acceleration of said device according to at least one axis, and preferably according to three orthogonal axes; -means for processing the measurements of said components, intended to detect an occurrence of said preparatory phase; -means for generating a radio communication signal configured so as to generate said signal in case said occurrence is detected; -means for transmitting said generated signal to a collector forming a relay or to a terminal.

A system, method, software application and data signal for determining movement

The invention, in one aspect, provides a system for determining movement. The system comprises at least one receiving module arranged to receive movement data indicative of movement from a remote device, a processing module arranged to process the moving data to determine the type of movement, and an alert module arranged to provide an alert in the event that the type of movement falls within at least one predetermined type.

A sensor arrangement for measuring moisture and the presence of a person on a base

Sensor arrangement and method for monitoring a person with a sensor arrangement, which comprises measuring electronics and a sensor structure (100) that can be fitted onto a base. The sensor structure (100) comprises at least one sensor, and the arrangement is adapted to determine, by means of the data measured by the measuring electronics and the sensor, a change in the moisture of the base and the presence of a person on the base.

Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids

Systems, devices and methods for sensing physiologic data and draining and analyzing bodily fluids are described which are capable of sensing physiologic data based on sensors incorporated into a catheter adapted to reside in any of a urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, rectal location, pre-peritoneal, pleural space or other body cavity. The devices aid emptying of the bladder, measure urine output and various urine parameters such as oxygen tension, urine conductance and urine specific gravity, monitor renal function, analyze urine parameters, including urine content, including the presence of infection, and track and/or control fluid administration.

Electric bed

An electric bed, comprising a bed body, a plurality of bed planks, a driver for driving the flipping of a head bed plank, a monitoring module (1), a drive module (2) and a wireless communication module (3). When the monitoring module (1) monitors a user snoring, the drive module (2) drives the driver to flip the head bed plank to an anti-snoring location, and drives the driver to restore the head bed plank to the former location when the symptom of snoring weakens or stops; the wireless communication module (3) is electrically connected to the drive module (2); the wireless communication module (3) is wirelessly connected with a smart terminal; the smart terminal sets an anti-snoring program by the user and transmits same to the wireless communication module (3); and the wireless communication module (3) sends the application condition of a snoring stopping function to the smart terminal. The electric bed can automatically send an instruction to the electric bed when the monitoring module ...

Biointerface layer for analyte sensors

Disclosed are devices for determining an analyte concentration (e.g., glucose). The devices comprise a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises a biointerface layer which interfaces with a biological fluid containing the analyte to be measured. The biointerface layer comprises a biointerface polymer, wherein the biointerface polymer comprises polyurethane and/or polyurea segments and one or more zwitterionic repeating units. The biointerface layer increases sensor longevity and decrease sensor inaccuracy by inhibiting accumulation of cells, proteins, and other biological species on the outermost layers of the sensor.

Enzyme immobilized adhesive layer for analyte sensors

Disclosed are devices for determining an analyte concentration (e.g., glucose). The devices comprise a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises an enzyme layer, wherein the enzyme layer comprises an enzyme and a polymer comprising polyurethane and/or polyurea segments and one or more zwitterionic repeating units. The enzyme layer protects the enzyme and prevents it from leaching from the sensing membrane into a host or deactivating.

Intra-body communication method for implanted and non-implanted biosensors or devices

An intra-body communication system for monitoring physiological changes in a patient is provided. The system can include a first device implanted into a patient's body; a second device spaced apart from the first device; and a receiver for detecting and/or decoding the signals to monitor physiological changes in the patient. The first device and second device are capable of engaging in a two-way communication through transmission of one or more signals through at least a portion of the patient's body between the first device and the second device. In one embodiment, the signal may be an optical signal.

Enhanced intrauterine device

The present disclosure relates to an enhanced intrauterine device. Some aspects may involve a body, at least one arm, at least one connector, a communication circuit, and a removal mechanism. The body may be inserted in a uterus. The at least one arm may in a first position extend radially from the body and in a second position be detached from the body. The at least one connector may link the at least one arm to the body such that the at least one arm remains linked to the body in both the first position and second position. The communication circuit may couple to at least one of the body and the at least one arm for responding to a first signal by transmitting a second signal. The removal mechanism may couple to body and may include a magnetic portion for removing the intrauterine device from the uterus.

An Innovative smart IoT Device to measure and monitor patient’s Critical parameters in hospitals

In current scenario when a person gets under critical illness, an immediate hospitalization becomes necessary for seeking medical aid and in maximum cases; they are being transferred to ICU directly. In ICU the doctors want to continuously measure vital parameters to see the current condition and after seeing the test reports of the patient they go for further treatment. During this testing and monitoring the patient has to go through another hard time during their monitoring by the health care technician as there are different cables attached to the body for measuring (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, ECG etc) on one side and CPU along with monitor on the other side. This makes patient very uncomfortable as his movements are restricted because any movement of the body can affect the accuracy of the parameters being monitored. The patient being in Uncomforted zone can lead to other issues and moreover in cases of some patients (Kids, Senior Citizens) it sometimes leads to stress, and other side ...

Adjusting Insulin Delivery Rates

... - 74 A method may include generating a first plurality of insulin delivery profiles that include a first series of insulin delivery actions spanning a first time interval, projecting a first plurality of future blood glucose values for each profile of the first plurality of profiles using up-to-date blood 5 glucose levels, selecting one of the first plurality of profiles based upon comparing future blood glucose values for each profile and target blood glucose levels, delivering insulin for a second time interval that corresponds to a first action of the first profile, generating a second plurality of insulin delivery profiles for a third time interval, projecting a second plurality of future blood glucose values for each profile of the second plurality of profiles for the third time interval, and delivering 0 a second dose of insulin for a fourth time interval shorter than the third time interval. C'4 C'4 co C) Cryj ...

Method and system for remotely monitoring multiple medical parameters in an integrated medical monitoring system

A method and a system for assisting a user in a medical self treatment, said self treatment comprising a plurality of actions

Analyte monitoring device and methods of use

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DATA PROCESSING AND CONTROL IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use i n a medical communication system are provided.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DATA PROCESSING AND CONTROL IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use i n a medical communication system are provided.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DATA PROCESSING AND CONTROL IN MEDICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use i n a medical communication system are provided.

UNIVERSAL/UPGRADING PULSE OXIMETER

A universal/upgrading pulse oximeter (UPO) comprises a portable unit and a docking station together providing three-instruments-in-one functionality for measuring oxygen saturation and related physiological parameters. The portable unit functions as a handheld pulse oximeter. The combination of the docked portable and the docking station functions as a stand-alone, high-performance pulse oximeter. The portable-docking station combination is also connectable to, and universally compatible with, pulse oximeters from various manufacturers through use of a waveform generator. The UPO provides a universal sensor to pulse oximeter interface and a pulse oximeter measurement capability that upgrades the performance of conventional instruments by increasing low perfusion performance and motion artefact immunity, for example. Universal compatibility combined with portability allows the UPO to be transported along with patients transferred between an ambulance and a hospital ER, or between various ...

HEALTH MONITOR

Methods and systems for enhanced analyte monitoring systems are provided. The methods and systems provide for permitting a data processing device coupled to an analyte sensor to retrieve stored analyte data which is collected over a period of time via a communications link with a receiver device. These methods and systems may therefore allow for integrating or transferring data between continuous glucose (CG) monitoring systems and discrete blood glucose (BG) meters to provide for enhanced analyte monitoring.

HEALTH MANAGEMENT DEVICES AND METHODS

Methods and devices and systems including a data collection module for receiving and storing analyte data over a predetermined time period from a subject, a user interface unit coupled to the data collection module for providing one or more Indication related to the analyte data, a control unit coupled to the data collection module and the user interface unit to control, at least In part the operation of the data collection module and the user interface unit, a communication module coupled to the control unit for communicating one or more signals associated with the analyte data to a remote location, where the user interface unit is configured to operate in a prospective analysis mode including substantially real time output of the analyte level received by the data collection module, and a retrospective analysis mode including limited output of information to the subject during the predetermined time period ...

ATHLETIC WATCH

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen.

ATHLETIC WATCH

A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. The user inputs include a user input configured to be applied by the user against the screen and in a direction generally normal to the screen. The controller may further be configured to generate one or more user in-terfaces in response to various user inputs and conditions. For example, the controller may generate workout mode interfaces and non-workout mode interfaces including various goal information, workout data, reminders and the like. In one or more arrange-ments, multiple types of information may be displayed simultaneously.

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FITNESS

A detecting, monitoring and reporting system includes a sensor device which generates data indicative of at least one activity, GSR and heat flow of an individual and data derived therefrom when placed in proximity with the body. A remote central monitoring unit generates analytical status data from this data and analytical status data that has previously been generated. A data storage device stores the data received and generated by the central monitoring unit. The system includes means for establishing electronic communication between the sensor device and the central monitoring unit, and means for transmitting the data to a recipient. The sensor device may also generate data indicative of contextual parameters of the individual, which may then be used when generating the analytical status data. The system may be used for monitoring and providing feedback relating to the degree to which an individual has followed a suggested routine.

INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VIGILANCE SYSTEM

An intelligent medical vigilance system that observes and analyzes, and, only in the event of a clinically significant negative condition, notifies and reports the event to the care staff utilizing the hospital's existing nurse call system. The device includes a bedside unit connected to a pad or coverlet with a sensor array (placed under the patient) and also to an existing hospital nurse call system via an interface. Within the physical bedside unit are a signal processor and an alarm processor that measure data and evaluate whether a clinically significant event is occurring. The bedside unit is a wall-mounted unit with a display that becomes active when an alarm condition is enabled. The sensing pad or coverlet is a thin, piezoelectric film, or other similar sensing technology, with an array of sensors sheathed in soft padding and is not directly in contact with the skin of the patient. The nurse call feature is made up of hardware, software and cabling to connect to the nurse call ...

MONITORING AND COMMUNICATING WELLNESS PARAMETERS OF PATIENTS

The monitoring device (10) incorporates transducing devices for converting the desired measured parameters into electrical signals capable of being processed by a local computer (55) or microprocessor system. The device receives a set of customized questions for presentation to an ambulatory patient. The device interacts (28, 30) with the ambulatory patient and then, via a modem (58) or other electronic communication device, transmits the measured parameters and answers to the customized questions to a computer (32) located at a remote site. At the remote location, the various indicia of the ambulatory patient's condition are monitored and analyzed by the medical professional caregiver. To provide the ambulatory patient with an added level of convenience and ease of use, such monitoring device is contained in a single integrated package.

BIOMETRIC SENSOR DEVICE FOR DIGITAL QUANTITATIVE PHENOTYPING

A biometric sensor device system including a biometric sensor device, and a prediction computer. The biometric sensor device includes at least one camera, and a biometric sensor device processor configured to record a time synchronized communicative interaction between participants, by controlling at least one camera to record the participants over a time period, and transfer the recorded communicative interaction to the prediction computer. The prediction computer including a prediction computer processor configured to extract, from the recorded communicative interaction, a physical characteristic of each of the participants over the time period, compare the physical characteristic of at least one of the participants with the physical characteristic of at least another one of the participants over the time period, and classify or score at least one of the participants according to a predetermined classification or dimensional scoring scheme based on the comparison.

USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING A MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE ENVIRONMENT

A point of care system may comprise a plurality of diagnostic engines and an IDM in electronic communication with each of the plurality of diagnostic engines. Each of the plurality of diagnostic engines may perform testing on a sample inserted into the diagnostic engine. The IDM may be configured to communicate with each of the plurality of diagnostic engines to enable a plurality of tests to be performed on multiple different samples substantially simultaneously by a plurality of users using the plurality of diagnostic engines and to present a single user interface for managing testing by the plurality of diagnostic engines and for receiving the results of tests performed by each of the plurality of diagnostic engines.

WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICES FOR ACQUIRING ATHLETIC MOVEMENT DATA, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO

Wearable computing devices adapted to be worn on the feet are provided for acquiring, validating and analyzing athletic movement data. Generally, the wearable computing devices can include one or more processors, a memory, and one or more sensors for sensing certain characteristics of an athletic movement. A local computing device is provided for receiving data from the wearable computing device that is indicative of the characteristics of the athletic movement, extracting selected portions from the data, and transmitting the selected portions to a remote server system. The remote server system can be configured to store, aggregate and update a data in a database, and generate one or more normalized values and/or interventions associated with the athletic movement. The normalized values may indicate to the user a susceptibility to injury, progression towards return to play or propensity for success with respect to a sport.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME PERFUSION GUIDED TARGETS FOR PERIPHERAL INTERVENTIONS

Disclosed herein are computer-implemented real-time systems and methods for determining success of a revascularization procedure and/or wound healing of a patient, that can involve measuring blood perfusion characteristics utilizing diffuse speckle contrast analysis (DSCA), and determining blood perfusion and vascular health indices predictive of a likely positive or negative patient outcome, and communicating that outcome to an operator utilizing a display, etc.

ENHANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Methods and apparatuses for wireless communication between medical devices (100, 120) are provided. In some embodiments, commodity low power, low bandwidth communication protocols may be utilized to simultaneously convey multiple signals with high fidelity and reliability. For example, cardiac sound data and ECG data may be compressed using a common ADPCM component (330) and inserted into a common BLE packet structure (200). Command-control data (220) may also be inserted. Where required command-control data reporting frequency is less than the packet frequency, header bits may be utilized to convey multiple types of command-control data in a given packet byte position. Rolling packet sequence values may be inserted into the common packet structure, for use by receiving devices to identify link integrity failures.

DUAL FREQUENCY CONTROL FOR A PHYSIOLOGIC MONITOR

A physiologic monitoring device is configured to detect and record signals from the sensor and to wirelessly communicate via the communication interface with a transmitter and a receiver that are disposed outside the housing, and to receive via the communication interface transmissions of commands and data from the transmitter. The device operates in a standby mode and an active mode Transmissions comprise control signals to change the mode of operation that are transmitted by the transmitter at a first frequency in a range of 1 - 10 GHz, and transfers of recorded data from the sensor to the receiver in a range of 400 - 450 MHz.

BIOINTERFACE LAYER FOR ANALYTE SENSORS

Disclosed are devices for determining an analyte concentration (e.g., glucose). The devices comprise a sensor configured to generate a signal associated with a concentration of an analyte and a sensing membrane located over the sensor. The sensing membrane comprises a biointerface layer which interfaces with a biological fluid containing the analyte to be measured. The biointerface layer comprises a biointerface polymer, wherein the biointerface polymer comprises polyurethane and/or polyurea segments and one or more zwitterionic repeating units. The biointerface layer increases sensor longevity and decrease sensor inaccuracy by inhibiting accumulation of cells, proteins, and other biological species on the outermost layers of the sensor.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INFLAMMATION IN A FOOT

One variation of a method for detecting inflammation in a foot includes: accessing a first temperature measured through a left temperature sensor and a second temperature measured through a right temperature sensor at approximately a first time, the left temperature sensor arranged in a left sock and the right temperature sensor arranged in a right sock worn on the user's feet; calculating a baseline difference between the first and second temperatures based on confirmation of absence of inflammation in the user's left and right feet at the first time; accessing a third temperature measured through the left temperature sensor and a fourth temperature measured through the right temperature sensor at approximately a second time; and in response to a second temperature difference - between the third and fourth temperatures - differing from the baseline difference by more than a threshold difference, issuing an alarm through the user interface.

WIRELESS PRESSURE ULCER ALERT DRESSING SYSTEM

A wireless pressure ulcer alert dressing system for warning a patient or caregiver that soft tissue pressure or health condition has exceeded some predetermined level that over time would necessitate moving the patient to prevent or at least reduce a risk of soft tissue damage. The dressing assembly is adapted to be applied to or near a surface of the patient's body and generate electrical outputs corresponding to soft tissue pressure and other health characteristics sensed at the surface. The dressing assembly generates output signals based on the electrical outputs and corresponding to whether or not the soft tissue pressure has exceeded a predetermined pressure level during the preselected time period. The dressing assembly includes a pocket formed therein for removable, secured and protected insertion of a variety of different sensors such as multiple pressure sensors.

GAS SENSOR CAPSULE

A capsule adapted to be introduced into the digestive system and gastrointestinal (Gl) tract of a mammal which consists of a capsule shaped container consisting of a wall material capable of being bio compatible with the digestive system and being adapted to protect the electronic and sensor devices contained in the capsule. The capsule contains gas composition sensors operable at several temperature points for a short duration, a temperature sensor, a micro controller, a power source and a wireless transmission device. The capsule wall incorporates gas permeable membranes adjacent said gas sensors. The microprocessor is programmed to receive data signals from the sensors and convert the signals into gas composition and concentration data and temperature data suitable for transmission to an external computing device.

POWER MANAGEMENT OF A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE ACCELERATION OF A BODY PART

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING, RECEIVING, DERIVING AND DISPLAYING HUMAN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION

A monitoring apparatus (5) that includes a sensor device (10) and an I/O device in communication with the sensor device that generates derived data using the data from the sensor device. The derived data cannot be directly detected by the associated sensors. Alternatively, an apparatus that includes a wearable sensor device and an I/O device in communication with the sensor device that includes means for displaying information and a dial for entering information. Alternatively, an apparatus for tracking caloric consumption and caloric expenditure data that includes a sensor device and an I/O device in communication with the sensor device. The sensor device includes a processor programmed to generate data relating to caloric expenditure from sensor data. Alternatively, an apparatus for tracking caloric information for an individual that utilizes a plurality of classification identifiers for classifying meals consumed by the individual, each of the classification identifiers having a corresponding ...

Method and apparatus for measuring a biological signal

Provided is an apparatus and method for analyzing a biological signal. The apparatus may measure the biological signal, detect a noise signal influencing the electrical characteristics of the measured biological signal, and display the measured biological signal by distinguishing a normal section of the measured biological signal from an abnormal section of the biological signal.

Communication system and communication apparatus

A communication system includes: an interrogator transmitting an interrogation signal while switching a carrier-wave frequency and receiving a response signal; and a plurality of responders each having a unique resonant frequency and returning the response signal in response to the interrogation signal with the own resonant frequency.

Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof

Fitness monitoring methods, systems, and program products are disclosed. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for providing a new workout for an athlete utilizing a fitness monitoring service includes the steps of granting an athlete access to an account of the fitness monitoring service, maintaining a schedule of workouts for the athlete to complete in association with the account, receiving the new workout from a coach, adding the new workout to the schedule of workouts, and exchanging information related to the new workout with a portable fitness monitoring device.

Wireless data communication protocols for a medical device network

A fluid infusion system includes local “body network” devices, such as an infusion pump, a handheld monitor or controller, a physiological sensor, and a bedside or hospital monitor. The body network devices support communication of status data, physiological information, alerts, control signals, and other information between one another. In addition, the body network devices support networked communication of status data, physiological information, alerts, control signals, and other information between the body network devices and “external” devices, systems, or communication networks. The networked medical devices support a variety of wireless data communication protocols. In addition, the wireless medical devices support a number of dynamically adjustable wireless data communication modes to react to current operating conditions, application-specific data content, or other criteria.

System, method and apparatus for performing real-time virtual medical examinations

Disclosed herein is a method for permitting a real-time virtual medical examination using a patient device and at least one diagnostic device including receiving, at the patient device, a signal transmitted from the at least one diagnostic device; generating diagnostic information based on the received signal; encrypting the diagnostic information; establishing communication over a network between the patient device and a first remote server; establishing a video conferencing session via a second remote server; and transmitting the encrypted diagnostic information to the first remote server.

Seizure detection using coordinate data

A seizure detection device includes a coordinate data interface configured to receive coordinate data for a human, a memory to store coordinate data for a defined location of the human, and a seizure detector configured to identify a seizure event responsive to the coordinate data.

Devices and methods for respiratory variation monitoring by measurement of respiratory volumes, motion and variability

This invention is directed to devices and methods for assessing a patient. The devices have at least one impedance measuring element functionally connected to a programmable element, programmed to analyze an impedance measurement, and to provide an assessment of at least one respiratory parameter of the patient. Preferably the device includes electronics which aid in calibration, signal acquisition, conditioning, and filtering.

Apparatus, System and Method for Ultrasound Powered Neurotelemetry

The present embodiments provide an apparatus, system, and method for ultrasound powered neurotelemetry. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a piezoelectric element configured to receive an ultrasonic pulse and convert the electronic pulse into an electric potential. A diode may be coupled to the piezoelectric element, the diode configured to cause an electric current to flow in response to the electric potential. The apparatus may additionally include a reference electrode and a stimulating electrode coupled to the diode. The reference electrode may sense bioelectric activity in a region of body tissue located in proximity to the reference diode. The stimulating electrode may emit a carrier signal, wherein the carrier signal is modulated in response to the bioelectric activity sensed by the reference electrode.

Identifying An Event Occurrence From Sensor Data Streams

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for identifying the occurrence of an event from sensor data streams may be provided. The method may include accessing a plurality of sensor data streams generated by a plurality of sensor sets. Each sensor set may comprise one or more sensors. A sensor data stream may be associated with a user. The user may be co-located with a sensor set that generates the sensor data stream. A relationship between two or more sensor data streams of the plurality of sensor data streams may be identified. The method may further include determining, according to the relationship, that the plurality of sensor data streams corresponds to an event. A notification of an occurrence of the event may be sent.

Reconfirmation of ecg-assisted catheter tip placement

Reconfirmation of the position of a catheter intravascularly placed with the assistance of ECG signals of the patient is disclosed, thus assisting in determination of subsequent catheter displacement within the patient vasculature. In one embodiment a method for reconfirming a position of an indwelling medical device within a body of a patient comprises first placing the medical device within the body of the patient using ECG signals of the patient. A first ECG signal profile relating to an initial position of the indwelling medical device after initial placement of the medical device is stored. A second ECG signal profile relating to the position of the indwelling medical device at a time subsequent to initial placement of the medical device is then acquired. The first ECG signal profile is compared with the second ECG signal profile to determine whether displacement of the indwelling medical device has occurred.

Acute ischemia detection based on parameter value range analysis

A heart monitor is disclosed. The monitor computes ST segment deviations and stores the results in heart rate based histograms. Periodically, the monitor analyzes the histogram data to determine a normal range of ST deviation for a particular heart rate range. The monitor computes heart rate dependent ischemia detection thresholds based on the upper and lower boundaries of the normal range.

System and Method For Collection and Communication of Data From Multiple Patient Care Devices

A system and method for collecting, communicating, displaying, and/or analyzing data from multiple medical devices is disclosed. The system includes a local data collection module and a number of medical device adapters. The medical device adapters are coupled to respective medical devices via hardwired connections to receive data from the respective medical devices. The medical device adapters wirelessly transmit the data to the local data collection module. The local data collection module communicates the data received from the medical device adapters to an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for automatic entry of at least some of the data in the electronic medical record of a patient associated with the medical devices.

Apparatus And Methods For Wireless Communication Via Electrical Pulses Conducted By The Interstitial Tissues Of The Body For An Active Implantable Medical Device

An active implantable medical device having wireless communication of data via electrical pulses conducted by the interstitial tissues of the body. This device ( 12, 14 ) includes a pair of electrodes ( 22, 24 ) and generates pulse trains consisting of a series of electrical pulses applied to the electrodes. The pulse train is modulated by digital information (data) that is produced by the device. A regulated current or voltage source ( 42 ) is used to generate ( 44, 48 ) current or voltage pulses to form the pulse train. Each current or voltage pulse is a biphasic pulse comprising a positive and negative alternation. The biphasic current or voltage modulated by the digital information, is injected between the electrodes ( 22, 24 ) and wirelessly communicated.

Management Method And System For Implementation, Execution, Data Collection, and Data Analysis Of A Structured Collection Procedure Which Runs On A Collection Device

A collection device for performing a structured collection procedure may include a processor that executes program instructions communicably coupled to at least one memory. The processor can initiate a schedule of events of the structured collection procedure upon one or more entry criterions being met and segregate the at least one memory into a primary data store and a secondary data store. The processor can write structured patient data collected in accordance to the schedule of events to the secondary data store. The processor can transform a relevant portion of the structured patient data into an evaluated data object. The processor can generate a data abstraction based in part upon the evaluated data object. The processor can link the primary data store and the secondary data store with the data abstraction.

Continuous outpatinet ecg monitoring system

An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a small multi-electrode patch that adhesively attaches to the chest of a patient. A reusable battery-powered ECG monitor clips onto the patch and receives patient electrical signals from the electrodes of the patch. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and stores the signals in memory in the monitor. The processor also analyzes the received ECG signals for predefined arrhythmia. If an arrhythmia is detected, a wireless transceiver in the ECG monitor transmits the event information and an ECG strip to a cellphone handset. The cellphone handset automatically relays the event information and ECG strip to a monitoring center for further diagnosis and necessary intervention.

Remote medical device alarm

A remote alarm for use with a wearable medical device. The remote alarm is configured to receive alarms, voice messages and prompts issued by the wearable medical device and to repeat those alarms, voice messages and prompts in a manner that can more easily be perceived by a patient wearing the wearable medical device or a bystander. The remote alarm can be configured to receive a communication from the wearable medical device, and in response, to identify one or more messages to be provided to the patient or a bystander. The messages may be provided audibly, visually, tactilely or combinations thereof. The remote alarm may further be configured to take certain actions depending upon the content of the communication, such as sending a telephone message to alert emergency personnel to the identity, location and medical condition of the patient, or sending an email.

Data Gathering System

A device for gathering data has first and second electrodes. The first electrode is coupled to a surface of interest, and the second electrode is coupled to “everything else” or “the air”. The first electrode is shielded from the second, and from most sources of parasitic capacitance, by a shield that is driven by an active driver that drives the shield to track, and ideally to match, the instantaneous potential of the electrode. The second electrode is likewise shielded in a similar way from most sources of parasitic capacitance. These shields likewise help to limit the extent to which RFI from the device electronics couples with either of the electrodes. In this way the sensing device achieves a markedly better signal-to-noise ratio at frequency bands of interest.

Automated Therapy System and Method

An automated therapy system having an infusion catheter; a sensor adapted to sense a patient parameter; and a controller communicating with the sensor and programmed to control flow output from the infusion catheter into a patient based on the patient parameter without removing fluid from the patient. The invention also includes a method of controlling infusion of a fluid to a patient. The method includes the following steps: monitoring a patient parameter with a sensor to generate a sensor signal; providing the sensor signal to a controller; and adjusting fluid flow to the patient based on the sensor signal without removing fluid from the patient.

Hospital bed with nurse call system interface unit

A system for use in a healthcare facility having a nurse call system with a nurse call computer located remotely from patient rooms is provided. The system includes a hospital bed having communication circuitry configured for communicating data from the hospital bed. An interface unit is spaced from the hospital bed. The interface unit has a first connector to which the hospital bed couples via a wired connection, a second connector which is communicatively coupled to the nurse call system, and circuitry comprising a third connector for connection to an external device.

Methods and means for clinical investigations

Described are methods for testing at least one effect of a pharmaceutical substance in a subject, which include administering a pharmaceutical substance to the subject, measuring with at least one sensor contained within a mobile sensor system, at the subject or in close proximity to the subject, at least one parameter value indicative of a the subject's body function, transmitting at least one sensor system signal associated with the at least one parameter value to a receiver contained within a mobile base unit, the receiver being provided with a means for wireless transmission, and wirelessly transmitting a mobile base unit signal associated with the at least one sensor system signal from the receiver to a back-end system, wherein at least the back-end system correlates the at least one parameter value with and/or displays a representation of the at least one effect of the pharmaceutical substance.

Method And Apparatus For Providing Data Processing And Control In A Medical Communication System

Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided.

Analyte sensor

The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

Terminal, communication system, data management method, server and storage medium

[Problem] To make it possible to prevent certainly user's personal information from flowing out without burdening the user, and to manage sensor information and result information which is acquired through processing a service by use the sensor information, on the basis of importance, classification, personal property, utilization form or the like. [Solution to the problem] A terminal according to the present invention includes an acquisition means to acquire sensor data, a storage means to store a policy table which defines a management policy for each sensor data or each service which uses the sensor data, and a control means to acquire the management policy corresponding to the sensor data or the service with reference to the policy table and to manage the sensor data on the basis of the management policy.

System and method for facial nerve monitoring during facial surgery

An apparatus for monitoring the activity of a surgeon. At least one wireless sensing unit is provided for monitoring potential damage to a nerve and is located at a first location of a body being operated on by a surgeon. The wireless sensing unit senses a change in the body at the first location resulting from potential damage to the nerve occurring at a second location of the body remote from the first location. The wireless sensing unit produces a wireless sensed change output signal indicative of the change in the body which is received by a receiver and generates a corresponding received output signal. An analyzer unit receives and analyzes the received output signal to determine the change in the body. An indicator responsive to the output of said analyzer unit indicates the change in the body to indicate the potential damage to the nerve the surgeon.

Movement Monitoring Device For Action Sports, And Associated Methods

A movement monitoring device (MMD) for action sports has a detector for sensing motion associated with action sports, a processor for processing data from the detector to determine one or more movement metrics, and a communications port for wirelessly relaying the movement metrics to a remote location. A method collects motion data within action sports, including: detecting motion of a person or object engaged in action sports; determining one or more events associated with the motion; and wirelessly relaying the events to a remote network. One MMD for action sports is formed within a cell phone having a detector for sensing motion associated with action sports and a processor for processing data from the detector to determine one or more movement metrics for (a) display to a person using carrying the cell phone during action sports or (b) relaying the movement metrics to an external network for review by others.

Physiological data acquisition utilizing vibrational identification

The present invention utilizes an accelerometer (included within a wireless physiology monitoring device or as part of a separate device such as, but not limited to a smartphone, e.g., iPhone, or other mobile device) to link a patient with a separate medical data acquisition device such as a weight scale or a blood pressure monitor in order to collect and transmit a range of medical data associated with the user. The medical data acquisition device includes a vibration source for emitting a vibration at a predetermined or random frequency. When the acquisition device is activated, a vibration is transmitted from the through the patient and is detected by the accelerometer. The accelerometer then measures the particular frequency of vibration and transmits this information to a centralized monitoring unit (CMU). Based on the measured frequency, the CMU is able to know that the same patient wearing/holding the device is also the same patient using the data acquisition device. The vibration source may revolve through a number of predetermined frequencies (as determined on its own or instructed via the CMU) or simply generate a random frequency.

Transdermal Sampling and Analysis Device

Transdermal sampling and analysis device, method and system are provided for non-invasively and transdermally obtaining biological samples from a subject and determining levels of analytes of the obtained biological samples. The transdermal sampling and analysis device, method and system may cause disruption to the skin cells to create capillary-like channels from which biological samples may flow to the transdermal sampling and analysis device. The transdermal sampling and analysis device, method and system may collect the biological samples in a reservoir where the biological sample may chemically react with a biologically reactive element. A sensor may convert the produced electrons (ions) into measured electrical signals. The converted signals may be measured and the levels of an analyte may be determined based on the measured signals.

Adhesive and peripheral systems and methods for medical devices

Fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems. The fill stations may be opened and closed to accept a reservoir and to allow fluid to be introduced into the reservoir for use with personal pump systems. The fill stations may hold the reservoir at a tilt relative to an underlying surface and may discourage overfilling of the reservoir. The filling stations may also include viewing windows having fluid lines marked thereon for indicating volume of fluid within the reservoir.

System method and device for monitoring physiological parameters of a person

Provided is a system, method and portable device for monitoring physiological parameters of a person in the field.

System and method for dynamic data management in a wireless network

A node is configured for transmitting a data packet over a wireless network according to a differentiated services control parameter. The node includes a controller configured to provide individualized control of the differentiated services code parameter and also to provide individualized control over a payload in the data packet. The controller is also configured to receive data to be transmitted over the wireless network, assign a priority level to the data, and adjust the differentiated services control parameter setting for the node based on the priority level. The controller is also configured to determine a signal quality indicator for the wireless network, and to adjust the amount of the data included in the payload based on the signal quality indicator.

Wireless Relay Module For Remote Monitoring Systems Having Power And Medical Device Proximity Monitoring Functionality

Wireless relay modules for networked communications between a medical device and a remote monitoring device via wireless relay networks and/or internet-accessible wireless communications networks. The wireless relay module includes a receiver, a first transmitter coupled to the wireless relay network, a second transmitter coupled to the internet-accessible wireless communication network, a controller and a display. The controller is coupled to the first and second transmitters, and controls the wireless relay module to select one of the transmitters for transmitting medical device data over one of the two respective networks. The controller generates an alarm signal and stores storing wirelessly-received medical device data in a memory of the wireless relay module upon detecting a changed characteristic for a power source of the wireless relay module. The controller also generates an alarm upon detecting a change in a characteristic of a signal transmitted by the medical device.

Pain tracking and management device

A system, method and apparatus for real time measurement and monitoring of various personal health parameters including controlled delivery of drugs/medications by intelligent pump appliances, intelligent inhalation appliances and intelligent skin patch appliances used in a standalone manner or in a wired or wireless networked configuration, in conjunction with various peripheral devices, other intelligent appliances, servers, RF ID Tags and stationary/mobile devices. The intelligent appliances relate to the measurement, monitoring and delivery of insulin/other drugs for the treatment of diabetes and other diseases. The method also additionally includes the application of intelligent appliances for pain management including visualization of organs and body locations exhibiting pain.

Method of Calibrating an Analyte-Measurement Device, and Associated Methods, Devices and Systems

The invention relates to a method for calibrating an analyte-measurement device that is used to evaluate a concentration of analyte in bodily fluid at or from a measurement site in a body. The method involves measuring a concentration, or calibration concentration, of an analyte in blood from an “off-finger” calibration site, and calibrating the analyte-measurement device based on that calibration concentration. The invention also relates to a device, system, or kit for measuring a concentration of an analyte in a body, which employs a calibration device for adjusting analyte concentration measured in bodily fluid based on an analyte concentration measured in blood from an “off-finger” calibration site.

Patch-sized fluid delivery systems and methods

A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device.

Adhesive and peripheral systems and methods for medical devices

A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems.

Method and apparatus of acoustic communication for implantable medical device

An implantable medical device includes an acoustic transducer for intra-body communication with another medical device via an acoustic couple. The acoustic transducer includes one or more piezoelectric transducers. In one embodiment, an implantable medical device housing contains a cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device and an acoustic communication circuit. The acoustic transducer is electrically connected to the acoustic communication circuit to function as an acoustic coupler and physically fastened to a wall of the implantable housing, directly or via a supporting structure.

Feedback Systems and Methods for Communicating Diagnostic and/or Treatment Signals to Enhance Obesity Treatments

Feedback systems and methods communicate implanted sensor-based feedback signals to promote behavior modifications that ameliorate obesity and other eating disorders. The system and methods described may also be applicable to any treatment in which presenting feedback regarding patients' eating and exercise habits is desired. The present invention provides a method and system for treating a patient by collecting ingestion and exercise information about the patient from an implanted sensor and communicating the collected information to the patient, his or her physician and/or other health care providers. In some embodiments, stimulation of the patient's stomach is also provided to reduce caloric intake. In some embodiments, the collected data is transmitted to a central server. Further embodiments may provide access to additional information in conjunction with the collected patient information, such as a calorie database, an exercise planner, and so forth, with the data optionally being used within a social networking system.

Method and system for enhanced messaging

Techniques for acquiring, sending, receiving or using status information from a remote location over a network are disclosed. The status information is transmitted over the network between or among electronic devices. The status information can be provided by one or more sensors associated with the electronic device that is transmitting the status information. The status information can be transmitted with messages so as to enhance the messages. The electronic devices include at least computing devices, such as personal computers, personal digital assistants, pagers, and mobile telephones.

Wireless physiological sensor system and method

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to wireless medical monitoring. In particular, some preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a wearable compact body sensor capable of wireless data transmission to a mobile internet platform. The body sensor includes a plurality of sensors including, for example, a temperature sensor, a heart rate sensor, a respiratory rate sensor, an impedance sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, and a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor. The physiological data collected by the body sensor can be sent to or accessed by a physician or health care provider.

Devices and methods for receiving physiological signals

An electronic device for receiving a physiological signal of a user comprises a physiological signal receiving device and a computing device. The physiological signal receiving device comprises: a sensor, configured to receive the physiological signal of the user; a first processor, coupled to the sensor, and configured to convert the physiological signal into a digital signal; a first communication interface, configured to output the digital signal; a battery and power management system; and an ExpressCard connector, coupled to the first processor. The computing device comprises a second communication interface, configured to receive the digital signal; and an ExpressCard socket.

Health monitoring appliance

A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes; and a wearable appliance in communication with the one or more wireless nodes, the appliance monitoring vital signs. Other implementations can monitor heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, fluid status, posture and activity.

Configurable health-care equipment apparatus

An apparatus, system and method for providing health-care equipment in a plurality of customizable configurations. A configuration includes a selection and arrangement of health-care equipment modules that each provide specialized support for the provision of health care, including the measurement of physiological parameters. Various types of configurations include those adapted to be mounted upon a desk top or a wall surface, or adapted for wheel mounting or hand-carriable mobile configurations.

Ambulatory physiological monitoring with remote analysis

Applicants have disclosed a wireless method for remotely monitoring the physiological status of ambulatory patients by using at least one “cloud” server. Physiological data, including ECG data, is collected by a device worn by a patient and then wirelessly transmitted (e.g., via a cell phone) to the server(s). Remote processing of electrocardiograms (“ECG”) is achieved, in part, by data streaming packet lengths acquired over no less than 3 seconds—3 seconds is typically equivalent to about 3 cardiac cycles (heartbeats)—to provide the quickest response time by clinicians to try to save a heart patient's life. Other types of physiological data are monitored by the device, so medical help can be obtained when needed. In this manner, any sudden onset of vicissitudes in a patient's well being may be detected and transmitted to the care-giver and patient in near real-time.

Ship Based Cellular and Satellite Communication

A ship based cellular and satellite transceiver receives, demodulates and processes data, voice and video signals from a satellite transmitter and provides the processed signals in cascade to a OFDM and to a CDMA modulator and transmitter for transmission to a ship based mobile unit. The OFDM signal is transmitted in a Wi-Fi network and the CDMA signal is transmitted in frequency bands used by cellular phones and cellular connected devices. The ship based transceiver receives from a mobile unit, e.g. from a cellular phone or a computer an OFDM or a CDMA signal generated and transmitted by the mobile unit and receives, demodulates and processes the cellular phone transmitted signal and provides these processed signals for cascade processing, modulation and transmission to a satellite.

Creating a Personalized Stress Profile Using Renal Doppler Sonography

In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing data streams from a renal Doppler sonograph and one or more of a heart-rate monitor, a blood-pressure monitor, a pulse oximeter, or a mood sensor monitoring a person, and generating a stress model of the person based on the data streams.

Continuous Monitoring of Stress Using Accelerometer Data

In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing data streams from an accelerometer and one or more of a heart-rate monitor, a blood-pressure monitor, a pulse oximeter, or a mood sensor monitoring a person, analyzing data sets collected from the person when the person is engaged in various activities, and determining a current stress index of the person based on the analysis.

System and method for power-efficient transmission of emg data

The system for displaying muscle force data includes a wearable patch and a remote visual display. The wearable patch carries electrodes suitable for sensing electromyographic signals on the skin of the patient. The patch carries circuitry which converts the detected electromyographic signal to a digital output which can be transmitted to the remote visual display. The circuitry relies on filtering to produce a usable digital signal at very low power consumption. The transmitted signal can be used to drive a variety of visual displays, including a conventional hand-held personal communicators and entertainment devices which had been programmed to suitably process the visual display.

Device control using sensory input

Techniques for device control using sensory input are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern against a pattern library, the pattern library indicating a device in data communication with a wearable device coupled to the one or more sensors, and generating a control signal to the device, the control signal being configured to initiate execution of one or more functions of the device.

Systems, methods and apparatus for powering devices using rf energy from a mobile transmitter

In some embodiments, a personal area network (PAN) includes a mobile transmitter (e.g., a mobile or cellular phone) and one or more devices (e.g., sensors) that require power to operate (e.g., collect data). The mobile transmitter can be configured to transmit a sufficient amount of power (e.g., RF energy) to the one or more devices to power the one or more local devices. In addition to transmitting power, the mobile transmitter can be configured to communicate over a wireless network (e.g., a cellular network) as its primary function.

Power management in a data-capable strapband

Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a wearable band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a power port configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to control an application of power to one or more components of the wearable band in one or more power modes. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform.

Systems for detecting a febrile condition and reducing risks of spreading infection

The technology provides an external device for estimating a core body temperature of a human subject, and a system for use in a local area, such as a school, hospital, workplace, and the like. The wrist monitor device includes a casing sized and shaped to fit onto a wrist of a human subject. The casing has a first face and a second face. In addition there is a cavity in the casing that houses a heat trap. The heat trap has an opening oriented to receive incoming thermal energy and a shell of a thermal-insulation material that has an inner thermal energy-reflective surface. Detected temperature data is compiled in a database and used to estimate whether an identified individual has a core body temperature indicative of a fever. There is also provided a system for identifying persons and screening the persons for a febrile condition. The system may include the steps of: identifying a person using data input by the individual or detected from indicia of the person and previously stored data about the person; detecting a temperature condition of the person; determining whether the person has a febrile condition using the detected temperature condition and previously stored temperature data of the person; and taking action to restrict ingress, deny ingress or allow ingress, based on the determined febrile condition of the person requiring ingress.

Health monitoring appliance

A heart monitoring system for a patient includes one or more wireless nodes forming a wireless network; a wearable appliance having a wireless transceiver to communicate with the one or more wireless nodes; and an analyzer to determine vital signs, the analyzer coupled to the wireless transceiver to receive patient data over the wireless network.

Personal emergency response (per) system

Systems and methods for identifying an activity of an object includes identifying each elemental motion of a sequence of elemental motions of a device attached to the object; and identifying the activity of the object, comprising matching the sequence of identified elemental motions of the device with a library of stored sequences of elemental motions, wherein each stored sequence of elemental motions corresponds with an activity.

Systems, Computer Medium and Computer-Implemented Methods For Monitoring and Improving Cognitive and Emotive Health of Employees

Provided are embodiments of systems, computer medium and computer-implemented methods for monitoring the health of an employee while the employee is located in an employee workstation. A method for monitoring the health of an employee while the employee is located in an employee workstation including collecting health data including neural data collected from one or more neural sensors disposed about the scalp of the employee, determining an employee health profile based at least in part on neural data, the employee health profile comprising one or more of health characteristics, health conditions and health risks for the employee, generating a health plan for the employee based at least in part on the employee health profile, and serving health content, including the employee health profile and the health plan, for display to the employee.

Distributed Medical Sensing System and Method

A distributed medical sensing system including a first hub configured to receive first medical characteristic data from a first body sensing device, the first body sensing device being located in a first sterile field and a second hub configured to receive second medical characteristic data from a second body sensing device, the second body sensing device being located in a second sterile field spaced from the first sterile field. The system also includes a computing device outside of the first and second sterile fields and communicatively coupled to the first and second hubs, the computing device configured to receive the first and second medical characteristic data from the respective first and second hubs, process the first and second medical characteristic data, and transmit the processed first and second medical characteristic data to the respective first and second hubs.

Group Performance Monitoring System and Method

The present invention provides a group monitoring device for monitoring a plurality of individuals engaged in an athletic activity, the device including a display configured to display, during an athletic activity: a metric relating to each of a plurality of individuals engaged in the athletic activity, and a status of a system component used to monitor the athletic activity. The group monitoring device may also include an input configured to allow manipulation of the display.

System and method for real-time measurement of sleep quality

An embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for the real time monitoring and measurement of sleep quality of a subject comprising the steps of; obtaining information from the subject using sensory signals; analyzing the information contained within the signals using signal processing and artificial intelligence; and using the analyzed information to create a protocol to improve the sleep quality of the subject. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a system for real time monitoring and measurement of sleep quality of a subject comprising: a means for obtaining sensory information from the subject; a means for transmitting the sensory information; a means for analyzing the sensory information; and a means for creating a protocol to improve the sleep quality of the subject.

Method for prediction, detection, monitoring, analysis and alerting of seizures and other potentially injurious or life-threatening states

The present invention provides a method for predicting seizures and for detecting seizures, and other potentially injurious or life-threatening events, optionally in conjunction with a mobile device. In an embodiment, a portable device provides epilepsy seizure prediction, detection, monitoring, analysis and alerting for epilepsy patients or other people afflicted with seizures. In an embodiment, the portable device may alert and communicate information to health care providers, caregivers and family members, emergency services, and the like. Collected data may be reviewed and analyzed for use in developing specific criteria for predicting and detecting seizures and other potentially injurious or life-threatening events.

Methods for personal emergency intervention

There are provided methods and systems for personal emergency Intervention, comprising determining that an event regarding a patient has occurred, and thereupon enabling a tracking mode in a device controlled by the patient; monitoring one or more conditions to determine whether the tracking mode should be disabled, and until the tracking mode is disabled, the device: obtains a data pairing, the data pairing comprising a location of the patient and a time related to the location of the patient, and stores the data pairing within a memory in the device; and formatting a report for transmission to a medical data server, the report comprising at least a patient identifier for the patient and the data pairing. This method can be practiced automatically to allow a device controlled by a patient or other subject to be monitored without requiring the patient to manually enter information.

SYSTEM FOR SEAMLESS AND SECURE NETWORKING OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES, ELECTRONIC PATCH DEVICES AND WEARABLE DEVICES

A system level scheme for networking of implantable devices, electronic patch devices/sensors coupled to the body, and wearable sensors/devices with cellular telephone/mobile devices, peripheral devices and remote servers is described. 1. A system comprising:a first medical device configured for implantation internally within a body, wherein the first medical device includes a first processor that is dynamically configurable;a second medical device configured for implantation internally within the body, wherein the second medical device includes a second processor that is dynamically configurable, wherein the first medical device and the second medical device are coupled forming a network including at least the first medical device and the second medical device;an external electronic patch medical device, wherein the electronic patch medical device includes a processor and where the electronic patch medical device is configured fir communication, wherein the electronic patch medical device is further configured to sense one or more environmental parameters external to the body and to control one or more of the medical devices in response to the one or more environmental parameters; anda non-transitory computer implemented application on a remote server or a mobile device separate from the electronic patch medical device, wherein the electronic patch medical device is configured to communicate to at least the first medical device and is further configured to communicate to the remote server or mobile device;wherein each device has a unique identifier.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic patch medical device is configured to receive one or more human body parameters and further process claim 1 , measure claim 1 , monitor claim 1 , and/or archive the human body parameters.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the mobile device comprises multifunction communication devices claim 2 , handheld computers claim 2 , or cellular telephones.4. The system of claim 3 , ...

HEALTH MONITORING APPLIANCE

A monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes; and a wearable patch or bandage appliance secured to the person' skin and in communication with the one or more wireless nodes, wherein the patch or bandage appliance monitors and transmits patient vital signs to the wireless nodes. 1. A monitoring system for a person , comprising:one or more wireless nodes; anda wearable patch or bandage appliance secured to the person' skin and in communication with the one or more wireless nodes, wherein the patch or bandage appliance monitors and transmits patient vital signs to the wireless nodes.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising an accelerometer to detect a dangerous condition and to generate a warning when the dangerous condition is detected.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a cellular transceiver coupled to the appliance.4. The system of claim 1 , comprising one of: EKG detector claim 1 , ECG detector claim 1 , electromagnetic detector claim 1 , ultrasonic detector claim 1 , optical detector claim 1 , a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) recognizer claim 1 , a dynamic time warp (DTW) recognizer claim 1 , a neural network claim 1 , a fuzzy logic engine.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the appliance monitors patient movement.6. The system of claim 1 , comprising an in-door positioning system coupled to one or more network appliances to provide location information.7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a call center coupled to the appliance to provide a voice response.8. The system of claim 1 , comprising a web server coupled to the wireless nodes to provide information to an authorized remote user.9. The system of claim 1 , comprising a heart disease recognizer to detect arrhythmia.10. The system of claim 1 , comprising code to store and analyze patient information.11. The system of claim 1 , comprising code to store medicine taking habits claim 1 , eating and drinking habits claim 1 , sleeping habits claim 1 , or exercise habits.12. The system of claim 1 , ...

Basal body temperature analysis and the method thereof

The present invention provides a basal body temperature analysis system. The basal body temperature analysis system comprises an analysis unit, a router, a measurement unit, and a portable electronic device. The analysis unit is established in an internet server. The router is connected with the internet server by internet. The measurement unit comprises a basal body temperature measurement device and a wireless communication module. When the basal body temperature measurement device provides basal body temperature information, the wireless communication module transfers the basal body temperature information to the internet server through the router. After analyzing the basal body temperature information, the analysis unit will transfer an analyzed information to a portable electronic device.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING EXERCISE WITH WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

Methods and apparatuses are provided for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring fitness or health condition of a user by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device (“WWD”), such as a mobile phone or tablet, to a health monitoring device which may be a medical device or other device such as an exercise machine. The WWD may be wirelessly connected to the device, such as via an RF connection, including using protocols such as 802.15 or 802.11. The wireless connection may employ an adaptor, to convert proprietary RF schemes to input to a WWD. Alternatively, an adaptor may convert the output of a health monitoring device to a Bluetooth® signal for transmission to a WWD. The data is transmitted from the WWD to an Internet server using standard Internet protocols. The user may interact with the server and with other users equipped with similar apparatus. 1. An application on a non-transitory computer readable medium , the application configured to be downloaded to a WWD from an Internet server and configured for interoperability with an operating system on the WWD , the application comprising instructions for causing the WWD to: i. configure a first WWD to interact with an adaptor, the adaptor configured to receive an exercise parameter using a wireless communications scheme; and', 'ii. receive an exercise parameter using the configured adaptor;, 'a. monitor an exercise parameter, wherein the exercise parameter includes both exercise data and physiological data, the monitor an exercise parameter includingb. render a user interface, including an indication of the exercise parameter;c. transmit the exercise parameter to an Internet server; andd. receive a response from the Internet server, the response a result of a calculation involving the exercise parameter.2. The application of claim 1 , wherein the first WWD is a mobile phone or a tablet computer.3. The application of claim 1 , wherein the adaptor is configured to plug into a generic ...

Outpatient monitoring systems and methods

Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for outpatient monitoring. In some examples, the outpatient monitoring technology includes a system for remote monitoring and consultations of patients' state associated with automated interpretation of vital signs signals. In other examples, the outpatient monitoring technology includes a system for remote monitoring of patients' state associated with analysis of full-disclosure vital signs digital signals with reduced bit data or channel data. In some examples, the outpatient monitoring technology includes a system for remote monitoring of patients' state associated with ongoing automated analysis and transmission of full-disclosure vital signs digital signals and automatically generated signals' interpretation results and manually marked patient symptoms.

Methods and apparatus for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness

Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness. In accordance with a first aspect, an apparatus is provided that is adapted to assist in weight loss and exercise. The apparatus comprises a personal digital assistant (PDA) having computer program code adapted to assist in at least one of calorie counting, meal selection, meal suggestion, weight monitoring, weight loss or gain monitoring, fat consumption monitoring, sugar consumption monitoring and salt consumption monitoring. The PDA also includes computer program code adapted to display historical data regarding at least one of calorie counting, meal selection, meal suggestion, weight monitoring, weight loss or gain monitoring, fat consumption monitoring, sugar consumption monitoring and salt consumption monitoring. Numerous other embodiments are provided, as are methods, systems and computer program products.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC MONITORING SYSTEM

According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an electrocardiographic monitoring system including: a housing configured to be attached to a creature body part, the housing including: a plurality of electrodes confined within the boundary of the housing, the plurality of electrodes arranged a distance apart from each other and accessible from a same exterior surface of the housing; a signal processor configured to receive signals from any one or more of the plurality of electrodes and transmit signals to any one or more of the plurality of electrodes; and a transmitter configured to transmit signals from the signal processor. 1. An electrocardiographic monitoring system comprising: a plurality of electrodes confined within the boundary of the housing, the plurality of electrodes arranged a distance apart from each other and accessible from a same exterior surface of the housing;', 'a fastening mechanism provided on each electrode of the plurality of electrodes to allow detachable fastening between the electrode and an electrode lead;', 'a signal processor configured to receive signals from any one or more of the plurality of electrodes and transmit signals to any one or more of the plurality of electrodes; and', 'a transmitter configured to transmit signals from the signal processor., 'a housing configured to be attached to a creature body part, the housing comprising2. The electrocardiographic monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrodes comprise at least three input electrodes configured to send signals to the signal processor.3. The electrocardiographic monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrodes comprise an electrode configured as a ground terminal.4. The electrocardiographic monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the signal processor comprises a differential input buffer coupled to at least two input electrodes of the plurality of electrodes.5. The electrocardiographic ...

Method for energy efficient body sensor network discovery

When monitoring a patient in a healthcare environment, a location of a battery-powered mobile aggregator (MA) sensor ( 22 ), which is mounted on a patient with one or more other patient-mounted sensors ( 12 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ), is monitored. The MA ( 22 ) maintains a personal area network (PAN) ( 24 ) for the sensors ( 12 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ) and wirelessly transmits signals from patient mounted sensors ( 12 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ) to a wired network ( 18 ). When the MA ( 22 ) comes within range of a mains-powered fixed aggregator (FA) ( 16 ), the MA ( 22 ) is informed of the availability of the FA ( 16 ), transfers patient data communication duties to the FA ( 16 ), and shuts down its PAN to conserve battery power. If the patient moves out of range of the FA ( 16 ), then the MA ( 22 ) regenerates the PAN ( 24 ) and resumes wireless patient data transmission.

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SEIZURE SYMPTOM DETECTION

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for detecting seizure symptoms in an individual . A sensor module receives physiological data for an individual from one or more sensors , such as a heart activity sensor. A feature detection module detects a predefined feature in the physiological data. The predefined feature is associated with a seizure or another medical condition. An alert module broadcasts an alert in response to the feature detection module detecting the predefined feature 1. An apparatus to detect seizure symptoms , the apparatus comprising:a sensor module that receives heart activity data for an individual from a heart activity sensor;a feature detection module that detects a predefined feature in the heart activity data, the predefined feature associated with a seizure; andan alert module that broadcasts an alert in response to the feature detection module detecting the predefined feature.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a confirmation feature module that detects one or more additional predefined features associated with a seizure in additional data for the individual from one or more additional sensors claim 1 , wherein the sensor module receives the additional data from the one or more additional sensors and wherein the alert module broadcasts the alert in response to the confirmation feature module detecting the one or more additional predefined features.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the one or more additional sensors include a respiration sensor and the one or more additional predefined features comprise one or more of a predefined increase in an integrated respiration waveform claim 2 , a predefined increase in respiration amplitude claim 2 , a predefined change in respiration rate claim 2 , a breath of at least a predefined duration claim 2 , a breath of at least a predefined amplitude claim 2 , a breath of at least a predefined volume claim 2 , and a predefined change in a period of a respiration interval.4. The ...

Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods

Methods and devices for providing application specific integrated circuit architecture for a two electrode analyte sensor or a three electrode analyte sensor are provided. Systems and kits employing the same are also provided. 1. An analyte monitoring device , comprising:an analyte sensor having a plurality of sensor electrodes, the analyte sensor having at least a portion in fluid contact with interstitial fluid under a skin layer; and wherein the analog front end circuitry of the sensor electronics includes a single offset for calibration of the sensor electronics, and further', 'wherein the analog front end circuitry of the sensor electronics are referenced to a reference potential., 'sensor electronics coupled to the sensor electrodes of the analyte sensor and in signal communication with the analyte sensor, the sensor electronics including analog front end circuitry and programmed, or including programmable logic, to process signals generated by the analyte sensor and received by the analog front end circuitry, the signals generated by the analyte sensor corresponding to a monitored analyte level in the interstitial fluid;'}2. The device of wherein the analog front end circuitry is provided with a fixed voltage between a working electrode and a reference electrode of the sensor to reference the analog front end circuitry of the sensor electronics to the reference potential.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fixed voltage includes the poise voltage associated with the analyte sensor.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the analyte sensor and the sensor electronics are included within an integrated housing.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the integrated housing is configured to be worn on a skin surface of a patient.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the analyte sensor is configured to operate for a period of at least 14 days.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor electronics includes a data communication component to communicate the processed signals ...

APNEA DETECTOR AND SYSTEM

An apnea detector is disclosed. A detector unit in communication with a capacitive type sensor is adapted to receive an electrical signal which is indicative of variable capacitance resulting from movement of a subject and to emit an alert signal when the received electrical signal is indicative of symptoms of apnea. In one embodiment, a detector unit is in communication with a curvature sensor adapted to detect a variable curvature of a subject body surface resulting from breathing patterns of a subject. The detector unit is attached to an article of clothing of the subject. 1) A method of detecting apnea of a subject using one or more capacitor plates , the method comprising [ i) the mechanically coupled capacitor plate and;', "ii) a surface of the subject's body,"], 'a) capacitively sensing a distance(s) between, 'to generate a sensor-output electrical signal;', 'b) analyzing time variations in the sensor-output electrical signal to determine if the time variations are indicative of a symptom of apnea in the subject; and', 'c) generating an apnea alert signal that is contingent on the results of the apnea determining., 'at a time when at least one of the capacitor plates is mechanically coupled to an article of clothing worn by the subject2) The method of wherein the capacitance sensing occurs within a circuit comprising the following serially-connecting circuit elements:i) a first of the capacitor plates;ii) the subjects body; andiii) a second of the capacitor plates.3) The method of wherein there are at two capacitor plates and each capacitor plate is attached to the article of clothing such that the capacitor plates are next to each other separated by an insulating portion of the article of clothing.4) The method of wherein at least one of the capacitor plates is releasably attachable to the article of clothing.5) The method of wherein at least one of the capacitor plates is embedded within the article of clothing.6) Apparatus for detecting apnea of a subject ...

SENSOR SYSTEM FOR MEASURING, TRANSMITTING, PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING A BRAIN PARAMETER

A sensor system is used for measuring, transmitting, processing and displaying a brain parameter. The sensor system has an implantable brain parameter sensor with a wireless transmission unit for measuring the brain parameter. A receiving unit with an antenna is in wireless signal connection with the latter. A data read module is in signal connection with the antenna and a data processing and display device is in turn in signal connection with the data read module. The sensor system also has a head cap or a head hood, on which the receiving unit is fixed to predetermine a relative position relative to the transmitting unit. A sensor system is the result, the use of which remains comfortable for the patient even over a relatively long measuring period. A method for transmission of measurement data measured with the brain parameter sensor to the external data read module is also provided. 12418. A method for transmission of measurement data measured with a brain parameter sensor () to an external data read module () comprising the following steps:{'b': '18', 'sending a HF signal generated by a high frequency source of the data read module (),'}{'b': '4', 'receiving said HF signal with a transmission unit () of the brain parameter sensor,'}rectifying said HF signal,{'b': 6', '4, 'charging a capacitor () with the rectified HF signal for a temporary energy supply of the transmission unit (),'}deactivating the HF signal after said charging,{'b': '6', 'recording a brain parameter measurement signal, wherein the brain parameter sensor is supplied with energy by means of the capacitor () during recording the brain parameter measurement signal,'}activating the HF signal, and{'b': 4', '8', '18, 'sending the brain parameter measurement signal with the HF signal as a carrier frequency via the transmission unit () to a receiving unit () of the data read module ().'}2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the brain parameter measurement signal is an intercranial pressure value. ...

Heart rate alarm system

A heart rate alarm system includes an article of clothing, at least two conductive units, at least one alarm device, a heart rate measurement unit, a first transmission unit, a second transmission unit, and an operation unit. The at least two conductive units are coupled to each other through at least one conductive fibric. The heart rate measurement unit measures a heart rate through the at least two conductive units, and generates a control signal and a heart rate value according to the heart rate. The first transmission unit transmits the control signal to the at least one alarm device and transmits the heart rate value. The at least one alarm device generates at least one alarm signal according to the control signal. The operation unit calculates a heart beat period, a heart physiological age, indicators of autonomic nervous system, and/or a calorie consumption indicator.

ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

The present disclosure provides methods of processing data provided by a transcutaneous or subcutaneous analyte sensor utilizing different algorithms to strike a balance between signal responsiveness accompanied by signal noise and the introduction of error associated with that noise. The methods utilize the strengths of a lag correction algorithm and a smoothing algorithm to optimize the quality and value of the resulting data (glucose concentrations and the rates of change in glucose concentrations) to a continuous glucose monitoring system. Also provided are systems and kits. 1. A method for monitoring an analyte , comprising:monitoring a data stream including a set of contiguous source data points related to the concentration of an analyte;providing one or more sets of maximum lag corrected signals from the one or more sets of monitored data stream, wherein each set of maximum lag corrected signals is generated utilizing correction terms based on time derivative estimates and historical monitored data stream, and wherein parameters for the maximum lag correction minimize the correlation between the expected glucose error and time derivative estimates and minimize the correlation between the expected glucose error and a pre-determined array of historical monitored data stream;providing one or more sets of maximum smoothing signals from the set of monitored data stream, wherein each set of maximum smoothing signals is generated utilizing a smoothing algorithm;determining analyte concentration utilizing the one or more sets of maximum lag corrected signals; anddetermining a rate of change in the analyte concentration utilizing the one or more sets of maximum smoothing signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the one or more sets of maximum lag corrected signals includes utilizing an aggressive lag correction algorithm claim 1 , the lag correction algorithm configured to drive one or more of the correlation between the expected glucose error and the time ...

Fall-Responsive Emergency Device, System, and Method

A system comprising a wearable device with a fall sensor responsive to the physical effect of a fall by a user wearing the device to generate a sensed-fall signal; a plurality of local communicators capable of receiving the sensed-fall signal and transmitting a fall alert; a base transmitter comprising a communications portal capable of initiating communication with a remote responder and establishing two-way voice communication between the remote responder and the user of the wearable device via the local communicators; the local communicators capable of establishing a perimeter and sending an alert if the wearable device is not within the perimeter boundary; a charging plate for induction charging the wearable device; and a mobile application adapted for use on a remote responder's mobile device, the mobile application capable of being activated by communication from the base transmitter to alert the remote responder of the fall or emergency event.

Chronically implanted abdominal pressure sensor for continuous ambulatory assessment of renal functions

An implantable system for ambulatory monitoring of a high-risk heart failure patient includes a first pressure sensor implantable within an abdomen of the patient for sensing and generating an output representative of a baseline intra-abdominal pressure value of the patient and for chronically sensing and generating an output representative of an intra-abdominal pressure value of the patient at periodic intervals. At least one second implantable sensor is provided for sensing and generating an output representative of a second physiological parameter of the patient. Additionally, the system includes a processor for correlating the output of the first pressure sensor and the second physiologic sensor, and for comparing differences between the baseline intra-abdominal pressure value and subsequent intra-abdominal pressure values. The processor can reside in another implantable device or in an external device/system.

Personal health information identification tag

A smart identification tag system comprises a helmet and an identification tag. The helmet defines a headspace adapted to receive a wearer's head. A sensor assembly is disposed in the headspace and comprises a sensor capable of capturing data and a wireless transceiver in communication with the sensor and adapted to transmit a wireless signal indicative of data captured by the sensor. The identification tag comprises a wireless transceiver adapted to receive the signal from the helmet, and a non-transitory memory in communication with the wireless transceiver and adapted to store the received data. The helmet is adapted to be worn by a wearer, and the identification tag is adapted to be carried on the person of the wearer, such that information captured by the sensor assembly is transmitted to the identification tag and stored therein. The identification tag may further store personal health information of the wearer.

System and method for visualizing patient treatment history in a network environment

A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving a request from a client for medical data in a network environment, generating data rendering instructions for rendering the medical data as a visual display at the client, delivering the data rendering instructions to the client and facilitating access to the medical data by the client. The data rendering instructions include options to configure the visual display, which includes a graphical representation of the medical data displayed according to a plurality of encounters, and visual aids that reveal information upon user selection. The visual display further includes an action icon associated with each encounter, and the action icon is selectable to indicate one or more actions taken during the associated encounter. In specific embodiments, the request is sent by a browser of the client that accesses and renders the medical data according to the data rendering instructions.

Alzheimers support system

A system, method, and apparatus for reminding users with declining cognitive abilities that remote assistance from a caregiver is available and for providing a simplified way of requesting the assistance. The assistance may be provided through a videoconference on a patient assistance apparatus, which may comprise a screen, speaker, and microphone. The apparatus may remind the user when the user is present at or near the apparatus, which may be detected through a motion or proximity sensor. When the user is near, the apparatus may output an assistance inquiry message which proactively asks whether the user needs assistance. The apparatus may then receive a verbal or other form of inputted response. Based on the user's response, the apparatus may initiate a videoconference with the remote caregiver. The apparatus may also output a message inquiring whether the user is present, which may allow a remote caregiver to initiate a videoconference.

System and Method for Detecting, Recording, and Treating Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury

A system and method for detecting information related to traumatic brain injury is presented, comprising a skull cap, adapted to be worn by an individual, and a sensor array coupled to the skull cap. The sensor array comprises one or more multi-axial accelerometers, adapted to measure linear, rotational, and/or angular forces, one or more gyroscopes, and a sensor array computer, coupled to the accelerometers and gyroscopes, including a processor for receiving data from the accelerometers and gyroscopes pertaining to the individual's vital, and a memory for storing data. The sensor array computer is adapted to compare the data to historical data for the individual to determine if a traumatic brain injury has occurred, wherein the historical data includes information relating to the frequency of injuries to the individual's head over a given time period, and to calculate acceleration from linear forces. The headgear preferably comprises a plurality of layers. 1. A system for detecting information related to traumatic brain injury comprising:a skull cap, adapted to be worn by the individual; one or more multi-axial accelerometers, adapted to measure linear, rotational, and/or angular forces;', 'one or more gyroscopes;', a processor for receiving data, including from said one or more accelerometers and said one or more gyroscopes, pertaining to vital signs of the individual; and', 'a memory for storing said data;, 'a sensor array computer, coupled to said one or more accelerometers and said one or more gyroscopes, including], 'a sensor array coupled to said skull cap comprisingwherein said sensor array computer is adapted to compare said data to historical data for the individual stored in said sensor array memory to determine if a traumatic brain injury has occurred; andwherein said historical data includes information relating to the frequency of injuries to the individual's head over a given time period.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sensor array ...

Personal items network, and associated methods

A personal items network, comprising a plurality of items, each item having a wireless communications port for coupling in network with every other item, each item having a processor for determining if any other item in the network is no longer linked to the item, each item having an indicator for informing a user that an item has left the network, wherein a user may locate lost items. A method for locating lost personal items, comprising: linking at least two personal items together on a network; and depositing one or both of time and location information in an unlost item when one of the items is lost out of network.

Wireless patient communicator employing security information management

A patient communicator for communicating with a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and facilitating communications with a remote server via a wireless network. The communicator has a housing configured for portability, and an identity module to store subscriber identification data. A processor is coupled to the identity module and is configured to prevent data exchange with the PIMD unless the identity module is authorized for use. Memory coupled to the processor stores wireless radio firmware and medical firmware. A first radio is configured to effect communications with the PIMD in accordance with execution of the medical firmware by the processor. A second radio is configured to effect communications via a channel of the wireless network with a remote server in accordance with execution of the wireless radio firmware by the processor. The processor is generally configured to use subscriber identification data to facilitate authentication by and of the remote server.

MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION OF A SUBJECT

A system for monitoring breathing of a subject, the system comprising: (a) a wearable subject unit comprising: an elastic resistive sensor positionable such that breathing motion of the subject applies mechanical pressure to said elastic resistive sensor, wherein said elastic resistive sensor is configured to change its resistance responsive to the mechanical pressure, and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit a signal based on the change in resistance of the elastic resistive sensor; and (b) a platform unit comprising a receiver and being positionable in wireless transmission range with said subject unit, said platform unit configured to receive said signal from said subject unit and to issue an advisory signal indicative of the breathing of the subject. 1. A system for monitoring breathing of a subject , the system comprising: an elastic resistive sensor positionable such that breathing motion of the subject applies mechanical pressure to said elastic resistive sensor, wherein said elastic resistive sensor is configured to change its resistance responsive to the mechanical pressure, and', 'a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit a signal based on the change in resistance of the elastic resistive sensor; and, '(a) a wearable subject unit comprising(b) a platform unit comprising a receiver and being positionable in wireless transmission range with said subject unit, said platform unit configured to receive said signal from said subject unit and to issue an advisory signal indicative of the breathing of the subject.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said elastic resistive sensor comprises an elastic claim 1 , electrically-conductive material contained within a non-electrically-conductive housing.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said elastic claim 2 , electrically-conductive material is selected from the group consisting of: foam soaked in a conductive electrolyte claim 2 , a conductive fabric claim 2 , a conductive paper claim ...

Health monitoring appliance

A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes forming a wireless network; a wearable body sensor having a wireless transceiver adapted to communicate with the one or more wireless nodes.

Multiple wavelength sensor emitters

A physiological sensor has light emitting sources, each activated by addressing at least one row and at least one column of an electrical grid. The light emitting sources are capable of transmitting light of multiple wavelengths and a detector is responsive to the transmitted light after attenuation by body tissue.

Systems and Methods for Assessing the Effectiveness of a Therapy Including a Drug Regimen Using an Implantable Medical Device

Systems and methods rely on feedback from an active medical device or devices (e.g., neurostimulator coupled to sensing and stimulation elements such as electrodes) to assess the effectiveness of a patient's drug regimen. Such reliance may include analyzing characteristics in physiological data acquired by the medical device(s), for example, in the form of responses evoked from the patient by electrical stimulation waveforms. Systems and methods further involved adjusting one or more parameters according to which a combination therapy consisting of at least a drug regimen and an electrical stimulation therapy are delivered to a patient, in an effort to optimize the therapeutic effect of the combination. The adjustments may be automatically by one or more implanted or external hosts working together or alone, and/or with the input of a physician.

HEALTH MONITORING APPLIANCE

A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes; and a wearable appliance in communication with the one or more wireless nodes, the appliance monitoring vital signs. 1. A monitoring system , comprising:one or more wireless nodes communicating over an aeronautical mobile telemetry (AMT) band from about 2360 to 2400 MHz; anda wearable appliance in communication with the one or more wireless nodes to capture a patient vital sign.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising patient monitoring equipment coupled to the wireless nodes to display patient vital signs without attaching cables to a patient.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wearable appliance includes a high reliability transmission link with a redundant communication protocol to transmit patient data.4. The system of claim 1 , comprising a set of wireless nodes restricted to indoor uses and a set of wireless nodes without location restriction.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein wireless nodes have predetermined quality of service claim 1 , coexistence with other wireless devices claim 1 , data integrity and security.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless nodes comprise adaptive spectrum aware wireless nodes.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wearable appliance is implanted inside a patient.8. The system of claim 1 , comprising a wireless coordinator coupled to the wireless nodes.9. The system of claim 1 , comprising a call center coupled to the appliance to provide a human response.10. The system of claim 1 , comprising a database to store medicine taking habits claim 1 , eating and drinking habits claim 1 , sleeping habits claim 1 , or exercise habits.11. The system of claim 1 , comprising hospital or operating room patient monitoring equipment coupled to the wireless node.12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the appliance comprises a sensor to capture at least one of: RR (respiratory rate) claim 1 , SpO2 (oxygen saturation) claim 1 , ECG (electrocardiogram) claim 1 , HR ( ...

Monitoring system for sudden infant death syndrome for blind and deaf parents

A monitoring system for sudden infant death syndrome alerts parents, including parents who are blind and deaf, of changes in their infant's health condition. The system comprises three parts: a portable monitoring and warning control unit, a sensor bracelet that would be placed around the infant's wrist and an alarm bracelet for blind and deaf parents. The infant sensor bracelet comprises multiple sensors and a microphone and transceiver to receive and transmit data to a portable control monitoring unit. A similar system is provided for blind and deaf parents. The vibration alarm units each have Braille characters printed in the top to enable a blind person to identify the vibration alarm. A portable monitoring and warning control unit comprises at least a transceiver to communicate with the bracelets and a processing control unit to collect data and compare it with thresholds/acceptable ranges.

Performance Monitoring and Audio Playback Apparatuses and Methods

We have disclosed methods of controlling audio playback at a portable performance monitoring device. These methods may include playing music at a first volume, receiving athletic performance parameter data from a sensor at a portable performance monitoring device, reducing the volume of the music played while continuing to play the music, playing audio performance feedback with a portable performance monitoring device while music plays, and returning the volume to the first volume.

Unlocking a body area network

Disclosed is an apparatus, system, and method to unlock a body area network (BAN) of a patient and to transmit medical data about the patient. The BAN, under the control of a body area controller (BAC), may be unlocked based upon a pre-defined patient action performed by the patient and the BAN may then be connected to a wireless device. The BAN medical data of the patient may then be transmitted by the wireless device.

System and communication hub for a plurality of medical devices and method therefore

System, hub and method having medical devices configured to transmit communications containing information affecting priority of transmission of data from an associated one of the medical devices, a destination node and a communication hub. The communication hub is configured to receive the communications from the medical devices, determine a priority of transmission of the data from the communications based, at least in part, on the information affecting priority, and transmit the data from one of the medical devices by way of a network to the destination node in an order based, at least in part, on the priority of transmission.

PATIENT MONITORING APPLIANCE

A wireless system for a person includes a wearable appliance monitoring one or more body parameters; a plurality of wireless nodes in communication with the wearable appliance; and a remote computer coupled to the wireless nodes to provide information to an authorized remote user. 1. A wireless system for a person , comprising:a wearable appliance monitoring one or more body parameters;a plurality of wireless nodes in communication with the wearable appliance; anda remote computer coupled to the wireless nodes to provide information to an authorized remote user.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising an accelerometer to detect a dangerous condition and to generate a warning when the dangerous condition is detected.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the appliance is wirelessly coupled to a hospital monitoring equipment.4. The system of claim 1 , comprising one of: EKG detector claim 1 , ECG detector claim 1 , electromagnetic detector claim 1 , ultrasonic detector claim 1 , optical detector claim 1 , a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) recognizer claim 1 , a dynamic time warp (DTW) recognizer claim 1 , a neural network claim 1 , a fuzzy logic engine.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the appliance monitors patient movement.6. The system of claim 1 , comprising a positioning system from an 802.X station to provide location information.7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a call center coupled to the appliance to provide a human response.8. The system of claim 1 , comprising a web server coupled to the wireless nodes to provide information to an authorized remote user.9. The system of claim 1 , comprising a heart disease recognizer to detect stroke symptom or heart attack symptom.10. The system of claim 1 , comprising code to store and analyze patient information.11. The system of claim 1 , comprising code to store medicine taking habits claim 1 , eating and drinking habits claim 1 , sleeping habits claim 1 , or excise habits.12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless ...

Generating an alarm based on brain wave patterns of a user

A method and a device are disclosed including detecting a brainwave pattern associated with a particular mental and/or physical state of a user, classifying the detected brainwave pattern to identify the particular mental/physical state of the user, and generating an alarm signal to notify the user, other authority, and/or to be used otherwise. In various embodiments, the brainwave pattern data may be recorded and used for statistical analysis, work or process scheduling, or other management decisions. In various embodiments, the brainwave pattern is detected and/or recorded using a cap or harness with embedded electrodes, a controller for controlling the electrodes, collecting data, transmitting the data to a local or central data storage device, and generating an alarm.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TELEMEDICINE APPLICATIONS

A multifunction medical device includes a housing configured for hand-held manipulation, a processing unit within the housing, and a connector on the outer surface of the housing. The connector is coupled to the processing unit and operable to connect to a plurality of different types of medical sensors. The processing unit is configured to determine a type of a medical sensor coupled to the connector. 1. A multifunctional medical device , comprising:a housing configured for hand-held manipulation;a processing unit within the housing;a first medical sensor coupled to the housing and in communication with the processing unit, the first medical sensor operable to generate medical measurement signals; anda connector coupled to the processing unit and operable to connect to a plurality of different types of medical sensors, each type of medical sensors operable to generate corresponding medical measurement signals,wherein the processing unit is configured to determine a type of a second medical sensor connected to the connector, receive medical measurement signals from the first medical sensor and the second medical sensor connected to the connector, and transmit the received signals via a network,wherein the first medical sensor and the second medical sensor are capable of operating simultaneously when in use.2. The multifunctional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to process the received signals based upon the corresponding type of the medical sensor that generates the received signals claim 1 , create data packets based upon the processed signals claim 1 , and transmit the data packets via a network.3. The multifunctional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the first medical sensor comprises a transducer that senses auscultation signals claim 1 , positioned adjacent to the first end of the housing.4. The multifunctional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the connector is on the outer surface of the housing and configured to ...

OUTSOLE SHEET FOR GAIT DIAGNOSIS, AND FOOTWEAR SYSTEM FOR GAIT DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE SYSTEM FOR GAIT POSTURE DIAGNOSIS USING SAME

A shoes system for walk diagnosis using an insole sheet for walk diagnosis includes shoes for walk diagnosis including a PCB installation groove having a stepped groove at one upper side of an insole to mount a system for detecting a gait, a cover attached onto the insole, a pressure detection sheet placed on the cover to generate a switching signal corresponding to a pressure applied by a walker, and a circuit unit that is installed in the PCB installation groove, is connected to a connecting unit of the pressure detection sheet, accumulates and manages signals detected from the connecting part for each time slot, supplies wireless power to the system, and wirelessly transmits data corresponding to walk information, and a charging stage including a mounting panel for mounting the shoes for walk diagnosis. 1. An insole sheet for walk diagnosis for use in shoes for collecting walk information of a walker , wherein a pressure detection sheet having a film shape is formed to have a structure corresponding to the insole , a plurality of switching units are arranged on a surface of the pressure detection sheet , a circuit pattern for recognizing an electrical connection between the plurality of switching units is formed , and a connecting unit is extended to an inner side of the pressure detection sheet to aggregate the circuit pattern.2. The insole sheet for walk diagnosis of claim 1 , wherein the pressure detection sheet includes a first sheet contacting an inner bottom of the shoe and a second sheet contacting a body of a user claim 1 , wherein a contact switch and a pattern are formed between the first and second sheets at a position corresponding to the switching unit claim 1 , and a bonding sheet chemically bonded between the first and second sheets is provided to induce physical restoration force of the contact switch.3. The insole sheet for walk diagnosis of claim 2 , wherein a projection for providing restoration force of the second sheet is formed at an ...

PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE (PER) SYSTEM

A method of automatically requesting assistance for a patient includes wearing a wireless device with one or more accelerometers on the patient to detect patient motion; determining a fall based on detected motions; and automatically requesting assistance for the patient if needed.

ALGORITHM FOR NARRATIVE GENERATION

A system comprises a physiologic sensing circuit configured to generate physiologic data for a subject and a processing circuit. The processing circuit includes a data parsing circuit configured to parse the physiologic data to identify one or more physiologic events and a report generation circuit. The report generation circuit is configured to associate narrative text with the identified physiologic events according to a text generating rule and generate a narrative report for the identified physiologic events using the narrative text. 1. A system comprising:a physiologic sensing circuit configured to generate physiologic data for a subject; anda processor circuit including:a data parsing circuit configured to parse the physiologic data to identify one or more physiologic events; associate narrative text with the identified physiologic events according to a text generating rule; and', 'generate a narrative report for the identified physiologic events using the narrative text., 'a report generation circuit configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the report generation circuit is configured to associate narrative text with the identified physiologic events according to according to at least one of:a decision tree, wherein nodes of the decision tree are linked to narrative text;a lookup table, wherein entries of the lookup table are linked to narrative text; anda specified set of logic rules.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the physiologic sensing circuit is included in a first ambulatory medical device claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of the text generating rule is specific to a model type of the first medical device.4. The system of claim 1 , a communication circuit configured to communicate the physiologic data to a separate device; and', 'a controller circuit configured to communicate, in association with the physiologic data, one or more indications of a decision made by the first ambulatory medical device; and, 'wherein the physiologic sensing ...

System and method to predict and avoid musculoskeletal injuries

A miniaturized, ruggedized, field-deployable Portable Exposure Assessment System (PEAS) is used to remotely monitor workers and provide real-time warning of exposure to musculoskeletal injury conditions via alarm and smart-phone transmission. The PEAS unit wirelessly acquires exposure data from sensors; conducts initial data analysis; triggers proximal and remote alarms; sends out text messages with abnormal data, GPS locations, and time stamps to a safety office; and saves data for more extensive assessment. Sensor technology is used in this field-deployable system to simultaneously measure and collect the body loads and awkward postures imposed by package handling as well as driving-related, low-frequency vibration exposures. Wireless technology is used to set up wireless communication links between the sensors and a data logger and between the data logger and a smart phone with GPS, date/time stamp and text messaging capabilities.

TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM FOR IMD PATIENTS USING AUDIO/VIDEO DATA

A method and system for assisting a remote implantable medical device (IMD) clinician with evaluation of a patient having an IMD. The method includes capturing audio/video data of the patient while the patient performs a first evaluation protocol at a first location and performing a pattern recognition analysis of the audio/video data of the patient. The analysis includes comparing specific portions of the audio/video data to like portions of previous audio/video data of the patient that were recorded while the patient performed the first evaluation protocol. Yet another step is providing a report of any changes identified during the pattern recognition analysis. 1. A method for assisting a remote implantable medical device (IMD) clinician with evaluation of a patient having an IMD , comprising:a. capturing audio/video data of the patient while the patient performs a first evaluation protocol at a first location;b. performing a pattern recognition analysis of the audio/video data of the patient, comprising comparing specific portions of the audio/video data to like portions of previous audio/video data of the patient that were recorded while the patient performed the first evaluation protocol; andc. providing a report of any changes identified during the pattern recognition analysis.2. The method of further comprising sending the report to an electronic medical record claim 1 , an additional interface device claim 1 , or both.3. The method of wherein the report includes IMD sensor data.4. The method of wherein the report includes at least one of the group consisting of changes in the patient's weight claim 1 , changes in the patient's pulse oximetry and changes in the patient's blood pressure.5. The method of further comprising generating an alert if the changes identified during the pattern recognition analysis meet alert threshold requirements.6. The method of wherein the report includes a heart failure decompensation status of the patient.7. The method of further ...

Medication Injection Site and Data Collection System

A medication delivery apparatus for use with a medication container includes a housing, a fluid conduit at least partially extending within the housing and configured to deliver medication within the medication container to a patient, a medication port extending from the housing and configured to be coupled to a fluid outlet of the medication container, the medication port being fluidically coupled to the fluid conduit, and at least one sensor disposed within the housing to generate information characterizing administration of the medication for processing by a remote data collection system. The housing can have a size and shape that enables it to be supported by a first hand of a user while the user administers the medication from the medication container via the medication port using a second hand of the user. Related apparatus, systems, and techniques are also described. 1. A system comprising:a housing;a medication port extending from an external face of the housing configured to be fluidically and directly coupled to a fluid outlet of a manually administrable medication container comprising medication for administration to a patient;a first identification sensor disposed within the housing to generate identification information indicative of contents of the medication container when the fluid outlet of the medication container is fluidically coupled or is being fluidically coupled to the medication port;a second sensor disposed within the housing to detect information on a source other than the medication container that is associated with the administration of the contents of the medication container; anda transmitter disposed within the housing and in communication with the first identification sensor and the second sensor to wirelessly transmit the information generated by the first identification sensor and the second sensor to a remote data collection system.2. A system as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first identification sensor and the second ...

System and method for storing and providing patient-related data

According to various embodiments, a regional oximetry sensor may include a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detector configured to receive the light, and a memory device configured to store a baseline. The baseline stored by the memory device enables a regional oximetry monitor to display the baseline on a display of the regional oximetry monitor.