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Изобретение касается способа определения функциональных параметров живого организма, а также устройства для реализации этого способа. При осуществлении способа учитывается влияние действующих естественных и искусственных электрических, электрохимических и электромагнитных полей. Действующие попеременно в качестве чувствительного (сенсор) и активного (актор) элементов электроды фиксируют величины фактических параметров и передают их на соответствующее последовательно включенное регистрирующее устройство. Способ и устройство характеризуются упрощением по сравнению с другими известными техническими решениями. 2 н. и 20 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

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Изобретение относится к медицине и может быть использовано для инфракрасной оценки устойчивости человека к кровопотере. Для этого предварительно определяют самый длинный палец кисти руки. Через 30 минут при нахождении исследуемого с оголенными кистями рук в помещении при температуре +25°C осуществляют циркулярное сдавливание плеча другой руки манжеткой тонометра под давлением, обеспечивающим сдавливание вен. При этом предлагают исследуемому начать задержку дыхания на максимально возможный период времени, вызывая максимально возможное апное. С помощью тепловизора в диапазоне +24 – (+25)°C осуществляют регистрацию динамики локальной температуры в центре оголенной подушечки выбранного ранее самого длинного пальца руки до, во время и через 3 минуты после сдавливания плеча ругой руки и момента задержки дыхания, регистрируя также продолжительность апное. После этого прекращают сдавливание манжеткой тонометра плеча другой руки, определяют разницу локальной температуры в центре подушечки исследуемого ...

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Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к лучевой диагностике и ангиологии, и может быть использовано для инфракрасной флебографии конечности. Для этого осуществляют инфракрасный мониторинг динамики изменения цветности изображения поверхности проксимальной части оголенной конечности человека после осуществления на ее дистальную часть охлаждающего воздействия длительностью 2 минуты и регистрацию ее в момент достижения максимального температурного контрастирования вен. Для охлаждения используют дистиллированную воду при температуре +18 - +20°C. Перед началом мониторинга тело исследуемого укладывают горизонтально, конечность выпрямляют, располагают вдоль туловища, исследуемую поверхность оставляют видимой, фиксируют конечность в этом положении. Тепловизор устанавливают перпендикулярно исследуемой поверхности, после чего сразу же начинают мониторинг. Способ обеспечивает снижение риска тромботических, ишемических и холодовых осложнений при проведении инфракрасной термографии. 1 ил., 1 пр.

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Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, в частности к медицинским диагностическим приборам, и предназначена для определения формы колебаний объёмного кровенаполнения в конечностях в режиме реального времени на основе измерений температуры на поверхности кожи конечностей. Техническим результатом является расширение функциональных возможностей за счёт преобразования температурного сигнала в сигнал по форме, максимально приближенной к форме колебаний кровотока в режиме реального времени. Указанный технический результат достигается тем, что в устройстве исследования колебаний тонуса кровеносных сосудов, включающем блок регистрации колебаний температуры кожи в области конечностей, согласно полезной модели, длярегистрации колебаний объёмного кровенаполнения в сосудах конечностей оно дополнительно содержитподключенный к блоку регистрации колебаний температуры кожи блок преобразования колебаний температуры в сигнал колебаний объёмного кровенаполнения, включающий активный фильтр высоких ...

Устройство мониторинга физиологического состояния человека.

Полезная модель относится к устройствам мониторинга физиологического состояния человека, в частности, таких показателей как ЭКГ, деятельности дыхательной системы, температуры тела. Устройство представляет собой эластичный регулируемый ремень со встроенными датчиками ЭКГ, расположенными с обеих сторон ремня (спереди и сзади), датчиком определения объема легких, методом импедансной пневмографии, по двухэлектродной схеме; на передней части ремня прикреплен съемный регистрирующий блок, состоящий из корпуса с электронной платой внутри (на фиг. не показано), на которой встроены:- энергонезависимая батарея, позволяющая заменить аккумулятор без потери данных и не останавливая работу устройства. Встроенная батарея позволяет при разрядке основного аккумулятора сохранить настройки и данные, отправлять сигнал на мобильное устройство об отсутствии питания и необходимости зарядки. Устройство имеет возможность заряжаться с помощью применения беспроводной и быстрой зарядки (Quick Charge и Fast Wireless ...

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Полезная модель относитя к области биомедицинской инженерии, конкретнее к диагностическим устройствам. Технический результат: снижение массогабаритных показателей и получение более полной информации о состоянии органов системы пищеварения. Сущность полезной модели: видеоэндоскопическая капсула, содержащая генератор возбуждающих импульсов, подающий на электроды серии импульсов, осветители, камера с расположенной на ней линзой, датчик температуры, блок передачи информации, включающий в себя микроконтроллер с антенной и блок питания, состоящий из двух последовательно включенных батареек с повышающим стабилизатором напряжения.

УСТРОЙСТВО РЕГИСТРАЦИИ ТЕМПЕРАТУРНЫХ ОСЦИЛЛЯЦИЙ КОЖНЫХ ПОКРОВОВ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Полезная модель - устройство регистрации быстрых температурных осцилляций поверхности тела человека, его пульсовой волны и электрокардиосигнала относится к сфере медицинской техники (медицины) и может использоваться для оперативной оценки физиологического состояния человека, в частности, терморегуляции, макро- и микроциркуляции крови в организме человека.Устройство представляет собой корпус с размещенным внутри микроконтроллером, содержащим микропроцессор, аналого-цифровой преобразователь, карту памяти. Устройство снабжено автономным источником питания, формирователем двунаправленного радиоканала передачи данных, усилителем сигнала, пульсоксиметрическим датчиком пульсовой волны, усилителем электрокардиосигнала, быстродействующим (с малой тепловой постоянной времени) датчиком температуры кожных покровов, двумя управляемыми каскадами усиления напряжения и источником тестовых импульсов. Получаемые данные передаются в вычислительное устройство (например, ПК) через второй блок беспроводного ...

МЕДИЦИНСКИЙ ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЙ ТЕРМОМЕТР С ДИОДНЫМ ДАТЧИКОМ

Полезная модель относится к биомедицинской технике, а именно к устройствам для медицинской диагностики, предназначена для обеспечения измерения температуры, в частности для оценки локальной температуры биологических объектов в диапазоне температур от 20 до 40°С, и может быть использована в целях диагностики функционального состояния человека и животного. Для обеспечения независимой регулировки начального выходного напряжения и коэффициента преобразования термометра с диодным температурным датчиком введен генератор тока, а для снижения сопротивления высокоомного компенсационного резистора введен резистивный делитель напряжения. При этом значение сопротивления компенсационного резистора, находится по формуле R3=R2*(K-1)*Kдел, где R2 - значение токозадающего резистора, K=(R6/R7+1) - коэффициент усиления неинвертирующего операционного усилителя, Кдел=R11/(R11+R12) - коэффициент передачи делителя.

СЕНСОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПАРАМЕТРА

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Использование: для магнитно-резонансной томографии. Сущность изобретения заключается в том, что система магнитно-резонансной томографии содержит антенну магнитно-резонансной томографии, содержащую многочисленные рамочные антенные элементы с многочисленными датчиками инфракрасной термометрии. Антенна магнитно-резонансной томографии выполнена с возможностью расположения рядом с внешней поверхностью субъекта и по меньшей мере часть упомянутых многочисленных датчиков инфракрасной термометрии направлена к внешней поверхности. Система магнитно-резонансной томографии дополнительно содержит память, содержащую машиноисполняемые команды и команды импульсной последовательности. Машиноисполняемые команды заставляют процессор, управляющий системой: получать данные магнитного резонанса, управляя системой магнитно-резонансной томографии с помощью команд импульсной последовательности; повторно измерять по меньшей мере одну температуру поверхности субъекта с помощью упомянутых многочисленных датчиков инфракрасной ...

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Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к средствам для измерения температуры тела при осуществлении высокоинтенсивного сфокусированного ультразвукового воздействия. Медицинский инструмент содержит высокоинтенсивную сфокусированную ультразвуковую систему для ультразвукового воздействия на целевую область внутри субъекта, источник света для возбуждения термочувствительного флуоресцентного красителя, причем источник света выполнен с возможностью соединения с оптоволоконным кабелем мочевого катетера, световой датчик для измерения флуоресценции, испускаемой термочувствительным флуоресцентным красителем, причем световой датчик выполнен с возможностью соединения с оптоволоконным кабелем, резервуар для флуоресцентного красителя и насосную систему, выполненную с возможностью соединения с мочевым катетером, причем насосная система дополнительно соединена с резервуаром для флуоресцентного красителя и выполнена с возможностью перекачивания из резервуара для флуоресцентного красителя ...

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УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ДОМАШНЕГО МОНИТОРИНГА ГЕМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ПАЦИЕНТОВ

... 1. Устройство (100) для домашнего мониторинга гематологических параметров пациентов, причем устройство содержит:- счетчик (101) лейкоцитов,- пользовательский интерфейс (102),причем счетчик лейкоцитов выполнен с возможностью приема образцовой пробы крови для определения значения лейкоцитов в принятой образцовой пробе,причем пользовательский интерфейс физически отделен или физически отделим от счетчика лейкоцитов, ипричем пользовательский интерфейс выполнен с возможностью отображения информации, основанной на значении лейкоцитов в принятой образцовой пробе крови, как определено счетчиком (101) лейкоцитов.2. Устройство по п. 1, дополнительно содержащее:- термометр (103), выполненный с возможностью определения значения температуры тела пациента,причем термометр и пользовательский интерфейс выполнены с возможностью предоставления определенного значения температуры тела на пользовательский интерфейс.3. Устройство по п. 2,причем термометр содержит интерфейс, в частности интерфейс Bluetooth, для ...

СПОСОБ И АППАРАТ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ РИСКА ПОКИДАНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТОМ БЕЗОПАСНОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

Многофункциональное портативное устройство для дистанционного контроля и мониторинга физиологических данных пациента в домашних условиях

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике и предназначено для измерений жизненно важных показателей состояния здоровья пациентов в домашних условиях. Многофункциональное портативное устройство для дистанционного контроля и мониторинга физиологических данных пациента в домашних условиях состоит из двух частей, горизонтальной части и откидной крышки, при этом в откидную крышку устройства встроены жк-монитор, отображающий параметры устройства, и web-камера с микрофоном, а в горизонтальную часть устройства интегрированы выдвижные карманы и лотки для измерения, сбора, обработки физиологических данных пациента. Причем сбор физиологических данных пациент проводит самостоятельно без помощи медицинского работника, а электрокардиография выполняется за счет изготовленного трафарета, выполненного из полипропилена, в котором вырезаны отверстия, над каждым из которых располагается числовой и цветовой маркер. При этом запись и передача ЭКГ осуществляется автоматически с момента открытия выдвижного кармана ...

Способ диагностики заболеваний верхнечелюстных пазух пациента и устройство для его осуществления

Группа изобретений относится к медицине, а именно к оториноларингологии, и может быть использовано для диагностики заболеваний верхнечелюстных пазух и кист. В предлагаемом способе диагностического исследования верхнечелюстных пазух пациента осуществляют регистрацию сигналов, соответствующих двумерному распределению по выбранному участку лица пациента интенсивности проходящего через ткани света с по меньшей мере двумя выбранными длинами волн видимой и/или ближней инфракрасной области, который распространяется от светового аппликатора, содержащего источники света и размещенного таким образом, чтобы выбранный участок лица пациента был расположен между источниками света, расположенными в ротовой полости, и устройством регистрации интенсивности излучения. Осуществляют регистрацию сигнала термовизионного изображения, пропорционального двумерному распределению по выбранному участку лица пациента интенсивности инфракрасного излучения в среднем инфракрасном диапазоне длин волн 8-12 мкм. Выполняют ...

Способ прогнозирования течения инфекционных энцефалитов у детей

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к инфекционным болезням, неврологии и педиатрии, и может быть использовано для прогнозирования течения инфекционных энцефалитов у детей. Проводят клинико-лабораторное обследование, в котором определяют: температуру тела в течение 5 дней, 2 и 3 тип синтеза олигоклонального IgG в цереброспинальной жидкости (ЦСЖ) и сыворотке крови, уровень в ЦСЖ интерферона-гамма (ИФН-γ), пг/мл, и интерлейкина-4 (ИЛ-4), пг/мл. Осуществляют вычисление коэффициента отношения ИФН-γ/ИЛ-4. По полученным значениям рассчитывают линейные дискриминантные функции по формулам: ЛДФ 1=-4,05+7,7⋅Х1+4,8⋅Х2+2,45⋅Х3+0,18⋅Х4, ЛДФ 2=-11,8+3,5⋅X1+19,1⋅Х2+16,6⋅Х3+5,9⋅Х4, где X1 - температура тела в первые 5 суток с момента развития неврологических симптомов, и при температуре тела 37,1°С и выше - Х1=1, а при температуре тела 37°С и ниже - Х1=0; Х2 - 2 тип синтеза олигоклонального IgG в ЦСЖ и сыворотке крови, и при наличии у больного 2 типа синтеза олигоклонального IgG - Х2=1, а при отсутствии ...

СПОСОБ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ЖИЗНЕДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЖИЗНЕДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬЮ И СПОСОБ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, КАСАЮЩЕЙСЯ ЖИЗНЕДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ

... 1. Способ обнаружения жизнедеятельности, содержащий этапы, на которых:освещают живой объект электромагнитной волной, длина волны которой включена в назначенный диапазон волн, или длина волны относится к назначенному пику; иобнаруживают активность по меньшей мере в локальном участке в живом объекте.2. Способ обнаружения жизнедеятельности по п. 1, в котором:назначенный диапазон волн относится к длине волны не менее 0,84 мкм, но не более 110 мкм.3. Способ обнаружения жизнедеятельности по п. 1, в которомназначенный пик относится к значению химического сдвига не менее δ1,7 м.д. (миллионной доли), но не более δ4,5 м.д.4. Способ управления жизнедеятельностью, содержащий этапы, на которых:освещают живой объект электромагнитной волной, длина волны которой включена в назначенный диапазон волн, или длина волны относится к назначенному пику; иуправляют активностью по меньшей мере в локальном участке в живом объекте.5. Способ управления жизнедеятельностью по п. 4, в котором:назначенный диапазон волн ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ТЕРМИЧЕСКОГО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ ЧАСТИ ТЕЛА ЖИВОГО МЛЕКОПИТАЮЩЕГО

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Устройство для получения тепловых изображений части тела живого млекопитающего содержит поверхностную структуру накопления тепловой энергии для контакта с указанной частью тела, термодатчик для получения тепловых изображений, отражающих накопление тепловой энергии по меньшей мере на части указанной поверхностной структуры накопления тепловой энергии в регистрационном режиме работы указанного устройства, модуль передачи тепловой энергии для передачи тепловой энергии в указанную поверхностную структуру накопления тепловой энергии для ее приведения к опорной температуре в калибровочном режиме работы указанного устройства. Схема управления выполнена с возможностью контроля наличия части тела на указанной поверхностной структуре накопления тепловой энергии и управления передачей тепловой энергии модулем передачи тепловой энергии в калибровочном режиме при наличии части тела на поверхностной структуре накопления тепловой энергии для ограничения ...

СПОСОБ ДИАГНОСТИКИ И КОРРЕКЦИИ СИНДРОМА ЦЕРЕБРАЛЬНОЙ ГИПЕРТЕРМИИ

Изобретение относится к медицине и касается диагностики синдрома церебральной гипертермии. Для этого осуществляют регистрацию собственного электромагнитного излучения (ЭМИ) глубоких тканей головного мозга в диапазоне длин радиоволн 3-4 ГГц на поверхности кожи головы субъекта, находящегося в состоянии покоя. Регистрацию проводят в нескольких точках, находящихся в проекциях функциональных областей головного мозга. Определяют температуру в этих областях мозга при помощи значений ЭМИ. Производят расчет разницы между температурами, определенными в этих областях мозга (термоасимметрии), а также среднего значения температуры по всем измеренным точкам в каждом полушарии мозга. При наличии среднего значения температуры более 37°С по всем измеренным точкам по крайней мере в одном полушарии и обнаружении по крайней мере двух случаев термоасимметрии от 1,5°С до 2°С или по крайней мере одного случая термоасимметрии более 2°С устанавливают диагноз синдрома церебральной гипертермии. Способ обеспечивает ...

Способ определения показаний к проведению нидлинга фильтрационной подушки после антиглаукомной операции

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к офтальмологии, и может быть использовано для определения показаний к проведению нидлинга фильтрационной подушки (ФП) после антиглаукомной операции. Для этого на участке конъюнктивы в зоне фильтрационной подушки проводят дистанционную термографию. При площади фильтрационной подушки 5 мми менее и температуре выше 32°С или при площади более 5 мми температуре выше 33°С определяют показания к нидлингу. Способ обеспечивает повышение точности показаний к проведению нидлинга фильтрационной подушки после антиглаукомной операции, что позволяет провести коррекцию офтальмотонуса и определить дальнейшую индивидуальную тактику лечения каждого пациента. 4 пр.

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Группа изобретений относится к медицине, а именно к радиотермометрии, и может быть использована для определения температурных изменений внутренних тканей биологического объекта. Предложена антенна-аппликатор, в которой в открытый конец волновода установлена фокусирующая диэлектрическая линза, контактирующая с биологическим объектом. Отрезок цилиндрического волновода заполнен диэлектриком с диэлектрической проницаемостью, близкой диэлектрической проницаемости исследуемого тела, при этом диэлектрическая линза образует фокусирующий элемент, который обеспечивает фокусировку диаграммы антенны на заданном расстоянии на исследуемой аномалии. Предложена также антенна-аппликатор, в которой отрезок металлической трубы необходим для экранировки элементов приемной системы от внешних помех. При этом антенна-аппликатор содержит систему антенн в виде фазированной антенной решетки (ФАР), принимающих сигналы, излучаемые телом, систему суммирования сигналов антенн ФАР, выполненную в виде симметричной микрополосковой ...

СПОСОБ НЕИНВАЗИВНОГО ОПТИЧЕСКОГО ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ СРЕДЫ

... 1. Способ неинвазивного оптического определения температуры среды, предпочтительно водосодержащей среды, характеризующийся тем, что исследуемую среду освещают инфракрасным и/или видимым светом в области линии спектра поглощения, положение которой зависит от температуры среды, при этом измеряют поглощение света в области линии спектра поглощения и на основании этого измерения определяют температуру путем сравнения с калибровочными данными, ! причем среду освещают излучением по меньшей мере с двумя дискретными длинами волн λ1, λ2, которые в области линии спектра поглощения находятся с разных сторон от максимума поглощения, ! на основании соотношения или функциональной взаимосвязи между указанными двумя установленными величинами поглощения A(λ1) и А(λ2) определяют по меньшей мере одну зависящую от температуры (Т) измеренную величину или одну зависящую от температуры измеренную функцию, и ! определяют температуру на основании указанной измеренной величины или указанной измеренной функции путем ...

ИЗВЛЕЧЕНИЕ НА ОСНОВЕ УСЛОВИЯ

ВЫБОР ДЫХАТЕЛЬНОГО ЦИКЛА ДЛЯ АНАЛИЗА

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Электронная офтальмологическая линза с медицинским контролем

ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬ ВЛАГИ И ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬ ВЛАГИ ТЕЛА

... 1. Измеритель влаги для измерения влагосодержания пациента, содержащий:измерительный блок для измерения влаги, удерживаемый подмышкой пациента, для измерения количества влаги пациента при нахождении в контакте с поверхностью кожи подмышки;измерительный блок для измерения температуры и влажности окружающей среды пациента ивычислительный блок, который получает количество влаги пациента от измерительного блока для измерения влаги, задает значение температуры по шаровому влажному термометру (WBGT) из соотношения между температурой и влажностью от измерительного блока и определяет показатель риска теплового удара путем обращения к таблице соотношений между количеством влаги пациента и значением температуры по шаровому влажному термометру (WBGT).2. Измеритель по п.1, содержащий:основной корпусный блок;крепежный блок для прикрепления измерительного блока, который размещен на одном конце основного корпусного блока, удерживает измерительный блок для измерения влаги и вставлен посередине подмышки ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КОАГУЛЯЦИИ ТКАНИ

СПОСОБ ДЛЯ НЕИНВАЗИВНОГО АНАЛИЗА КОНЦЕНТРАЦИИ ВЕЩЕСТВА В ТЕЛЕ

... 1. Способ для неинвазивного измерения концентрации вещества в теле, содержащий:изменение температуры поверхности тела от одной температуры до второй температуры;затем восстановление первой температуры посредством изменения температуры поверхности тела от второй температуры до первой температуры;измерение первой дозы инфракрасного излучения, поглощаемого или испускаемого телом в первом диапазоне длин волн в заданных интервалах времени во время восстановительного изменения поверхности тела от второй температуры до первой температуры;измерение второй дозы инфракрасного излучения, поглощаемого или испускаемого телом во втором диапазоне длин волн в заданных интервалах времени во время восстановительного изменения поверхности тела от второй температуры до первой температуры;измерение температуры на поверхности тела;измерение температуры окружающей среды;вычисление нормированного параметра отношения на основании первой дозы, второй дозы, температуры поверхности тела и температуры окружающей среды ...

СИСТЕМА ДАТЧИКОВ

... 1. Система (100, 400) датчиков, содержащая массив (110) датчиков, причем массив (110) датчиков содержит слой (120) подложки и множество индивидуальных первых элементов (130) датчиков для измерения желаемого параметра, первые элементы (130) датчиков которого скомпонованы на указанном слое (120) подложки и задают плоскость (140) датчиков,в которой массив (110) датчиков дополнительно содержит один или более вторых элементов (200, 210) датчиков для измерения дополнительного желаемого параметра,в которой система (100, 400) датчиков выполнена с возможностью обработки данных от датчиков от первых элементов (130) датчиков в зависимости от данных от датчиков от одного или более вторых элементов (200, 210) датчиков,и в которой система (100, 400) датчиков выполнена с возможностью использования данных от датчиков от одного или более вторых элементов (200, 210) датчиков для определения того, какие данные датчиков от первых элементов (130) датчиков проигнорированы.2. Система (100, 400) датчиков согласно ...

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

НЕИНВАЗИВНЫЙ СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ПАРАМЕТРА С ПОМОЩЬЮ КОНФОКАЛЬНОГО СПЕКТРОСКОПИЧЕСКОГО ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ И АНАЛИЗА ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ДАННЫХ

Способ инфракрасной диагностики воспалительных заболеваний полости рта

СПОСОБ ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ СТАБИЛИЗАЦИИ ДАТЧИКА ТЕПЛОВОГО ПОТОКА

ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ, УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ СИГНАЛОВ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ПИТАТЕЛЬНОЙ ТРУБКИ

... 1. Орогастральная или назогастральная питательная трубка (10), содержащая: ! отформованный или выполненный с оболочкой сборочный узел из отдельных компонентов, таких как элемент с просветом, провода, электромеханические компоненты; ! провод, наложенный на центральный элемент с просветом, который получен многокомпонентным формованием, литьем или подвергнут герметизации после наложения; ! отформованные в стенке провода при экструзии одного элемента с просветом или множества элементов с просветом; или ! отдельный пучок проводов, размещенный в одном из множества элементов (36) с просветом, при этом множество элементов с просветом физически отделяют питательный канал в одном из элементов с просветом от электромеханических компонентов; ! трубчатый конструктивный элемент (42), в котором образован, по меньшей мере, один элемент (36) с просветом, который образует канал для подачи питания из пространства, наружного по отношению к субъекту, в желудок субъекта или в тонкую кишку субъекта; ! по меньшей ...

СИСТЕМА МОНИТОРИНГА ЧАСТОТЫ СЕРДЕЧНЫХ СОКРАЩЕНИЙ

"Интеллектуальный" электродный узел для транскутанной электрической стимуляции нервов (ТЭСН)

УСТРОЙСТВО, СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ВЫДЕЛЕНИЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

Пластырь электрофизиологический телемедицинский

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, в частности к устройствам для непрерывного мониторинга электрофизиологических параметров организма, размещаемым непосредственно на теле человека и применяемым в составе систем дистанционного наблюдения. Задача - повышение эффективности и универсальности применения пластыря электрофизиологического телемедицинского. Пластырь электрофизиологический телемедицинский (1) сформирован (фиг. 1) двумя совмещенными между собою гибкими обкладками (2, 3), образующими его лицевую и тыльную стороны. При этом между гибкими обкладками (2, 3) размещена электронная плата и источник ее питания, а с тыльной стороны пластыря электрофизиологического телемедицинского (1), на гибкой обкладке (3), размещены два электрода, соединенные с электронной платой. На гибкой обкладке (3), с тыльной стороны пластыря электрофизиологического телемедицинского (1), расположен также дополнительный электрод, а на другой гибкой обкладке (2), с лицевой стороны пластыря электрофизиологического ...

МАГНИТОРЕЗОНАНСНАЯ ТЕРМОГРАФИЯ: ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ ВЫСОКОГО РАЗРЕШЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ТЕПЛОВЫХ АНОМАЛИЙ

... 1. Магниторезонансная система (10), содержащая:магниторезонансный сканнер (12), сконфигурированный для термографического измерения;один или более процессоров (28), который принимает (56) данные теплового изображения от магниторезонансного сканнера и реконструирует по меньшей мере одно тепловое изображение, в котором каждый воксел представляющей интерес области включает в себя меру изменения температуры; и идентифицирует (58) вокселы с тепловой аномалией в тепловом изображении;устройство (44) отображения, которое отображает по меньшей мере одно реконструированное изображение с идентифицированными вокселами с тепловой аномалией.2. Магниторезонансная система (10) по п. 1, дополнительно включающая в себя диагностическую базу (38) данных, которая хранит по меньшей мере характеристику измерений изменения температуры по меньшей мере одного аномального состояния; и в которой процессор дополнительно сравнивает измеренные тепловые изменения с изменениями температуры сохраненной характеристики.3.

Устройство определения и регистрации температуры частей тела человека для диагностирования патологий

Полезная модель предназначена для определения и регистрации температуры частей тела человека и может быть использована при диагностировании наличия или отсутствия доброкачественных или злокачественных новообразований или других патологий в разных стадиях их развития и позволяет сократить время измерения температуры части тела при диагностировании и повысить удобство пользования устройством. Устройство содержит размещенные в корпусе с дисплеем первый датчик температуры и электронный блок, содержащий микроконтроллер с энергонезависимой памятью, который соединен с дисплеем и первым датчиком температуры, в корпусе устройства установлен сенсор перемещения, соединенный с микроконтроллером, и второй датчик температуры, соединенный с микроконтроллером. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Система предоставления телемедицинской помощи

Изобретение относится к области информационно-коммуникационных технологий, специально предназначенных для облегчения связи между медицинскими работниками и пациентами. Предложена система предоставления телемедицинской помощи, которая выполнена в виде программно-аппаратного комплекса, включающего аптечный постамат, содержащий корпус с выполненными в нем закрывающимися ячейками для размещения в них медицинских препаратов и/или приборов для диагностики и закрывающейся системной ячейкой для размещения в ней программного блока осуществления телемедицинской связи, поворотную камеру, вытягивающуюся камеру. Системная ячейка включает сенсорный дисплей, динамики, микрофон и считыватель машиночитаемых меток для идентификации пользователя. Система включает базу данных личных карт пользователей, модуль идентификации пользователя, модуль записи информации о предоставлении телемедицинской помощи в личную карту пользователя и модуль выбора услуг, включающий блок выбора безрецептурных медикаментов и/или ...

Elektronisches klinisches Thermometer

Elektronisches klinisches Thermometer mit: einem hohlen Gehäuse, das in Längsrichtung betrachtet an seinem vorderen und hinteren Ende geschlossen ist; und einem im Gehäuse in der Nähe des vorderen Gehäuseendes angeordneten Temperatursensor (63), wobei das Gehäuse eine in der Nähe des vorderen Endes angeordnete Messkopfeinheit, die den Temperatursensor (63) trägt und einen flexiblen Abschnitt aufweist, und eine in der Nähe des hinteren Endes angeordnete Hülleneinheit aufweist, die den Temperatursensor (63) nicht trägt und unflexibel ist, die Messkopfeinheit einen flexiblen weichen zylinderförmigen Abschnitt (21) und einen an der Seite der Hülleneinheit angeordneten unflexiblen ersten harten ringförmigen Abschnitt aufweist und aus einem integral gegossenen Teil gefertigt ist, bei dem mindestens der weiche zylinderförmige Abschnitt (21) und der erste harte ringförmige Abschnitt integral miteinander ausgebildet sind, die Hülleneinheit einen freiliegenden Abschnitt, der nicht durch die Messkopfeinheit ...

Multi-dimentionales Sichtgerät zur Beobachtung von Gewebe

Elektronische medizinische Geräte mit Warnungsfunktion bei niedriger Stromspannung

Ein elektronisch medizinisches Gerät mit Warnfunktion, umfassend ein elektronisches Thermometer, umfassend: ein Gehäuse, das eine erste Öffnung und eine zweite Öffnung hat, und das in seinem Inneren einen Platz für mindestens eine elektrische Batterie aufweist; ein Messgeber, der auf der ersten Öffnung des Gehäuses angebracht ist und angepaßt ist, um mit dem Messobjekt in Kontakt zu kommen oder es zu erkennen, wobei das zweite Endteil des Messgebers demgegenüber im Inneren des Gehäuses angebracht ist; eine Anzeigentafel, die in der zweiten Öffnung des Gehäuses eingelassen ist; ein elektronischer Steuerkreis, der im inneren des Gehäuses untergebracht und mit dem Messgeber und der Anzeigetafel verbunden ist, zum Messen der Spannung der elektrischen Batterie, wobei der elektronische Steuerkreis eine festgelegte Verarbeitungseinrichtung für eine erste und eine zweite Spannungsstufe und eine mit Warnsignalausgabe bei niedriger Spannungsstufe aufweist; wobei, wenn das elektronische Thermometer ...

Arrangement for monitoring of area located underneath plaster of Paris, comprising sensors measuring various parameters

The skin positioned under a layer of plaster of Paris is difficult to examine in case of injured areas or the creation of an infection. The new device comprises a temperature sensor checking the temperature close to an injury and in an unaffected spot, and a moisture sensor. The sensors can be integrated in a mesh or other layer to be attached to the body before the plaster is added. The data are transmitted by cables to an evaluating device.

Datenanalysesystem

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

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

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

Prothese oder Orthese mit herausnehmbarem Wandstück

Prothese oder Orthese mit einem Schaft zur Aufnahme eines Körperteils, wobei der Schaft eine einen Körperteilaufnahmebereich begrenzende Wandung aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Teil der Wandung als herausnehmbares Wandstück mit einer dem Körperteilaufnahmebereich zugewandten Innenseite und einer dem Körperteilaufnahmebereich abgewandten Außenseite ausgebildet ist, durch welches eine Durchgangsöffnung in der Wandung öffenbar und verschließbar ist, wobei die Durchgangsöffnung den Körperteilaufnahmebereich mit einem Außenbereich der Prothese oder Orthese verbindet.

Parameter measuring device for body region of person i.e. paraplegic patient, has pressure measuring equipment determining pressure load between body region and supporting equipment base, and equipment determining shearing forces in region

The device has a pressure measuring equipment (1) for determining a pressure load between a body region and a base of a supporting equipment. A shearing force measuring equipment (2) determines shearing forces in a body region, where the pressure load is continuously measured or determined. The pressure measuring equipment comprises a resistive pressure sensor and a pressure sensitive article of clothing e.g. sock or trousers. The pressure measuring equipment is coupled with or integrated into a prosthesis.

MEDIZINISCHES THERMOMETER

Verfahren und Fahrerassistenzsystem zur Verminderung von Kinetosestörungen eines Insassen eines Fortbewegungsmittels, Fortbewegungsmittel

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Verminderung von Kinetosestörungen eines Insassen (1) eines Fortbewegungsmittels (10), das die Schritte (100): automatisches Auswerten unterschiedlicher, zum selben Ziel führender Fahrstrecken hinsichtlich eines Kinetoserisikos und (200): Auswählen der Fahrstrecke mit dem geringsten Kinetoserisiko umfasst.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Überwachen der Ernährung, insbesondere der Fermentation im Pansan eines Wiederkäuers

Verfahren zur Überwachung der Ernährung, insbesondere der Fermentation im Pansen eines Wiederkäuers, bei dem man einen charakteristischen Kohlendioxidwert im Pansen und/oder Netzmagen bestimmt.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR TEMPERATURFERNMESSUNG EINES OBJEKTS ODER LEBENDEN KÖRPERS

Inaccessible place e.g. building wall, temperature determining method, involves determining magnetic scattering field due to magnetization of element and determining temperature of element from size of field based on field-reference data

The method involves placing an element at a measuring point and changing characteristics of the element based on influencing temperature. The element consists of a ferro magnetic substance magnetized by a magnetic field using electromagnetic coils (3), for each temperature determination. Magnetic scattering field caused by the magnetization of the element is determined using superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometer, after determining the field. Temperature of the element is determined from size of the scattering field based on magnetic scattering field-reference data. An independent claim is also included for a device for the contactless determination of the temperature at preferably inaccessible locations.

Monitoring system for sudden infant death syndrome

Portable multifunctional biometric monitoring system

A portable multifunctional biometric monitoring sleeve(1)that can house and connect a mobile phone device(11)to create a transportable integrated system for processing patient's biometric information. The biometric sleeve(1)encases the electronic components which relay biometric data to the mobile phone device's(11)pre-installed biometric software application for further processing. The lower part of the biometric sleeve(3)is comprised of a series of ports(6), each outlet connecting to a medical lead(10); a main connector port(4)which mainly serves as an input/output gateway for data relayed from the medical leads(10)and attached sensors(13)to the patient's body; a series of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicators(5)which provide a variety of diagnostic information on signal, battery, and connectivity; a diagnostic test button(7); a main switch(8)for the internal power source; a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port(2)for additional connectivity and external power; and an expansion port(14)to support ...

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.

Opto-physiological sensor and method of design

Data analysis system and method

Monitoring skin temperature

A skin temperature measuring apparatus for diagonising disturbance of peripheral circulation of a patient having a cold air box including a thermo regulator of low temperature. A radiation thermometer is disposed in the cold air box for measuring the skin temperature of a test section of the patient's hand. The cold air box includes a test section inserting unit through which the test section of the patient's hand is inserted into a positioning unit. The positioning unit properly positions the test section within a visual field of the radiation thermometer. A fan blows cold air to the positioned test section, thereby allowing simple and accurate measuring of the skin temperature, while avoiding unnecesary pain to the patient.

Device for monitoring the condition of a human being

Motion monitoring apparatus

Methods and apparatus for securing a line

Automated smart watch assistance in the event of cardiac arrest

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for automated smart watch assistance is provided. The present invention may include detecting a distress signal from a sensor of a distressed user device. The present invention may then include broadcasting a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) request based on detecting the distress signal from the sensor of the distressed user device. The present invention may then include receiving a response to the broadcasted CPR request based on an altered direction of travel of a responding user device. The present invention may finally include establishing a connection between the distressed user device and the responding user device.

Ovulation Determination

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

Epilepsy seizure detection and prediction using techniques such as deep learning methods

One or both of epilepsy seizure detection and prediction at least by performing the following: running multiple input signals from sensors for epilepsy seizure detection through multiple classification models, and applying weights to outputs of each of the classification models to create a final classification output. The weights are adjusted to tune relative output contribution from each classifier model in order that accuracy of the final classification output is improved, while power consumption of all the classification models is reduced. One or both of epilepsy seizure detection and prediction are performed with the adjusted weights. Another method uses streams from sensors for epilepsy seizure detection to train and create the classification models, with fixed weights once trained. Information defining the classification models with fixed weights is communicated to wearable computer platforms for epilepsy seizure detection and prediction. The streams maybe from multiple people and ...

Measurement of susceptibility to diabetic foot ulcers

An apparatus for treating a diabetic foot ulcer comprises a plurality of sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) sensors disposed on a flexible substrate for measuring SEM values of a patient’s skin, two electrodes detect conductive contact with the patient’s skin during an SEM measurement period and apply a therapeutic stimulus during a therapeutic phase. The apparatus may be integrated into the lining of a garment, a shoe or bed clothing, and may include an absorbent pad and a layer of adhesive.

Portable physiology monitor

Filter optic probes

Biosensing textile and garment

The textile includes a distributed sensing system. The sensing system comprises a controller in communication with and controlling sensor electrodes on the textile. The sensor electrodes are formed of two-dimensional (2D) electrically conductive material, preferably graphene. Graphene forming the electrodes and electrical conductors is preferably printed or transferred onto the cloth. Alternatively, the conductor comprises conductive fibres or yarns forming the fabric. The preferred system includes a rechargeable battery, energy harvesting device, communicator operable over a 4G or 5G wireless cellular network. The textile is formed into a garment, especially shirt, t-shirt, blouse, dress, brassiere, shorts, trousers, vest, jacket, coat, glove, armband, underwear, headband, hat, cap, collar, waistband, stocking, sock, show, swimwear, wetsuit, drysuit or athletic clothing.

An apparatus for indicating functional disturbances in a living body

... 1,024,626. Temperature alarms; audible signalling. QUARZLAMPEN G.m.b.H. Dec. 7, 1962 [Dec. 8, 1961], No. 46280/62. Headings G4F and G4N. Apparatus for indicating functional disturbances in a living body by indicating a temperature rise, comprises a temperature sensitive detector adapted for attachment to the body, and means for producing a signal when a predetermined body temperature is exceeded. As described, an ear plug 1 comprises a temperature sensitive resistor 2 which is included in the bias circuit of a multivibrator 9, 10 such that attainment of a predetermined body temperature causes the multivibrator to commence oscillation and produce a signal in the loudspeaker 3 which is also included in the ear plug 1. Instead of energizing the loudspeaker, the multivibrator output may be arranged to apply an electrical stimulation, or to energize a visual indicator. The device may be arranged so that once oscillating it can only be stopped by an authorized person operating button 13.

Ovulation Determination

Модульное многоступенчатое устройство дистанционного мониторинга температуры кожного лицевого покрова ребенка

Настоящая полезная модель относится к устройствам дистанционного измерения температуры кожного лицевого покрова людей для диагностических целей и предназначено для выявления заболевших детей, сопровождающих их взрослых и посетителей на входе в детские дошкольные, общеобразовательные, спортивные и иные аналогичные учреждения с целью снижения риска сезонной заболеваемости детей, повышения качества их жизни, создания превентивного оперативно-информационного барьера для предотвращения вспышек вирусных респираторных заболеваний на основе раннего обнаружения заболевших или потенциально больных людей, локализации заболевших и предотвращения их проникновений в детские коллективы.Техническим результатом, достигаемым при использовании изобретения, является повышение степени автоматизации системы дистанционного контроля температуры людей с целью определения заболевших.Поставленная задача и требуемый технический результат достигаются тем, что в систему включен модуль быстродействующей пирометрической идентификации, включающий в свой состав одну или несколько термопарных матриц, позволяющий производить предварительную оценку температуры движущихся людей, соединенный с модулем точного определения температуры, на который отправляется сигнал о необходимости дополнительной проверки температуры в случае обнаружения ее превышения, модуль обработки и отображения информации встроен в конструкцию мобильного точного медицинского пирометра. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 170 837 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/01 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015138887, 11.09.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.09.2015 (72) Автор(ы): Печаткин Андрей Валентинович (RU), Митрофанов Александр Владимирович (RU) 11.05.2017 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU113943U1, 10.03.2012. Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 11.09.2015 Адрес для переписки: 152909, ...

Мобильный терминал комплексной оценки состояния здоровья

Мобильный терминал комплексной оценки состояния здоровья используется для определения основных показателей и оценки состояния здоровья самими пациентами. Устройство позволяет проводить предварительный осмотр пользователя по выявлению основных физиологических параметров (возраст, рост, вес, наличие хронических заболеваний); измерение важнейших параметров жизнедеятельности (артериальное давление и пульс, температура, вес тела, уровень жировой, костной и мышечной массы, уровень воды и внутреннего жира, физический рейтинг, уровень базального метаболизма, биологический возраст, частота дыхания и основного тона); постановку предварительного заключения. Достижение заявленных возможностей устройства может быть достигнуто путем ввода блока ввода/вывода информации, состоящего из дисплея, встроенной клавиатуры, платежного модуля, модуля Интернет, модуля SMS/GSM и принтера, и блока измерения физиологических параметров, состоящего из весовой платформы, модуля измерения жировой массы, модуля измерения температуры тела и модуля измерения параметров органов речевого аппарата, запястной манжеты. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 176 527 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/01 (2006.01) A61B 5/0205 (2006.01) A61B 5/022 (2006.01) A61B 5/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/01 (2006.01); A61B 5/0255 (2006.01); A61B 5/022 (2006.01); A61B 5/0816 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017105383, 20.02.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.01.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 22.01.2018 Бюл. № 3 1 7 6 5 2 7 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 6403897 B1, 11.06.2002. CN 204072069 U, 07.01.2015. US 2006290885 A1, 28.12.2006. JP 2002222263 A, 09.08.2002. RU 2546080 C2, 10.04.2015. RU 2308760 C2, 20.10.2007. (54) МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ КОМПЛЕКСНОЙ ОЦЕНКИ СОСТОЯНИЯ ЗДОРОВЬЯ (57) Реферат: Мобильный терминал комплексной оценки дыхания и основного тона); постановку состояния здоровья ...

Приборный блок носимого медицинского диагностического комплекса

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике и может быть использована в качестве приборного блока носимого медицинского диагностического комплекса. Требуемый технический результат, заключающийся в снижении массогабаритных размеров с сохранением своих функциональных возможностей, достигается в приборном блоке, содержащем каналы измерения пульса, снятия электрокардиограммы, измерения температуры тела пациента, измерения частоты дыхания и измерения содержания кислорода в крови, выполненные с возможностью приема сигналов от соответствующих им датчиков, размещенных на теле пациента, и формирования выходных сигналов в цифровой форме для последующего анализа, а также дисплей для визуального отображения измерительной информации и модуль обработки и анализа сигналов измерений, входы которого соединены с выходами каналами измерения, а выход соединен с входом дисплея, причем модуль обработки и анализа сигналов измерений выполнен с возможностью преобразования выходных сигналов каналов измерений в видеосигналы для отображения на дисплее, при этом приборный блок носимого медицинского диагностического комплекса выполнен в корпусе, оснащенном элементами питания и средствами крепления на теле пациента, а дисплей размещен на его боковой поверхности с возможностью визуализации, отображаемых на нем результатов текущих измерений, причем в корпусе прибора выполнен разъем, обеспечивающий подачу питания от элементов питания в прибор измерения давления при его подключении к разъему и подачу через разъем сигнала результатов измерений от прибора измерения давления в модуль обработки и анализа сигналов измерений. 2 илл. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) (19) RU (11) (13) 188 138 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/01 (2006.01) A61B 5/0205 (2006.01) A61B 5/021 (2006.01) A61B 5/024 (2006.01) A61B 5/0402 (2006.01) A61B 5/145 (2006.01) G08B 21/02 (2006.01) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/01 (2018.08); A61B 5/02055 (2018.08); A61B 5/021 (2018.08); ...

Устройство контроля психофизического состояния оператора

Повышенные количества диагностируемых параметров достигается путем внедрения в известное устройство датчика кожно-гальванической реакции. Степень объективности оценки психофизического состояния и повышение вероятности достоверного его определения достигается внедрением в известное устройство автокоррелятора, который позволяет более достоверно оценивать аналоговые датчики, удобный вывод обработанной информации достигается передачей ее на ЖК-дисплей. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 298 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/01 (2020.05); A61B 5/02 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020111264, 17.03.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 15.10.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 15.10.2020 Бюл. № 29 Адрес для переписки: 142210, Московская обл., г. Серпухов, ул. Бригадная, 17, ФВА РВСН им. Петра Великого U 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 174788 U1, 02.11.2017. RU 183867 U1, 05.10.2018. RU 167890 U1, 11.01.2017. US 9345404 B2, 24.05.2016. US 10258243 B2, 16.04.2019. R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО КОНТРОЛЯ ПСИХОФИЗИЧЕСКОГО СОСТОЯНИЯ ОПЕРАТОРА (57) Реферат: Повышенные количества диагностируемых достигается внедрением в известное устройство параметров достигается путем внедрения в автокоррелятора, который позволяет более известное устройство датчика кожнодостоверно оценивать аналоговые датчики, гальванической реакции. Степень объективности удобный вывод обработанной информации оценки психофизического состояния и повышение достигается передачей ее на ЖК-дисплей. вероятности достоверного его определения Стр.: 1 U 1 2 0 0 2 9 8 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ КАЗЕННОЕ ВОЕННОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ Военная академия Ракетных войск стратегического назначения имени Петра Великого МИНИСТЕРСТВА ОБОРОНЫ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (RU) 2 0 0 2 9 8 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 17.03.2020 R U ...

Устройство диагностики воспалительных заболеваний костей и суставов

Полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к устройствам диагностики заболеваний костей и суставов, и может быть использована в хирургических клиниках.Техническим результатом полезной модели является уменьшение времени, затраченного на диагностику воспалительных заболеваний костей и суставов за счет замены тепломеров на ИК-датчики температуры.Технический результат достигается тем, что в устройство для диагностики воспалительных заболеваний костей и суставов, содержащее два ИК-датчика температуры, усилитель, вычитающее устройство, компаратор, светодиод, блок обработки и регистрации, причем ИК-датчики температуры расположены соответственно над здоровым и обследуемым участками, дополнительно введены датчик температуры воздуха и видеокамера, находящиеся вместе со вторым ИК-датчиком температуры и светодиодом на единой платформе, расположенной над больным участком, при этом датчик температуры воздуха через делитель напряжения с коэффициентом передачи 0,18 соединен с отрицательным входом вычитающего устройства, а выход первого ИК-датчика температуры через усилитель с коэффициентом усиления 1,18 соединен с положительным входом вычитающего устройства, выход которого соединен с отрицательным входом компаратора, выход второго ИК-датчика температуры соединен с положительным входом компаратора, выход которого соединен с первым входом блока обработки и регистрации, второй вход которого связан с выходом видеокамеры.Применение предложенного устройства позволит сократить время диагностики воспалительных заболеваний костей и суставов. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 206 138 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/01 (2006.01) G01K 3/14 (2006.01) G01K 17/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/01 (2021.05); G01K 3/14 (2021.05); G01K 17/00 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021106854, 16.03.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 24.08.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 16.03.2021 (45) Опубликовано: ...

Metrics and algorithms for interpretation of muscular use

A muscle assessment method utilizing a computing system, surface electromyometry (sEMG) sensors, and other sensors to gather data for one or more subjects engaged in an activity through operably coupling the one or more sensors to the computing system, and directing a computing system to select one or more muscle assessment protocols related to a number of different metrics. For a user subject engaged in a physical activity, assessing muscle condition, the muscle activity, and statistically related averages provide information to the user and about muscle and whole body fitness.

Mri thermometry combined with hyperpolarisation device using photons with orbital angular momentum

A magnetic resonance examination system comprises an RF-system for inducing resonance in polarised dipoles and receiving magnetic resonance signals from an object to be examined. A thermometry module dervies a temperature distribution of the object to be examined from the magnetic resonance signals. The magnetic resonance examination system further comprises a photonic-based hyperpolarisation device with a photonic source for emitting electromagnetic radiation, a moder converter, such as a phase hologram to impart orbital angular momentum to the electromagnetic radiation and va spatial filter to select from the phase hologram a diffracted photonic beam endowed with orbital angular momentum for polarising the dipoles via transferred orbital angular momentum.

Physiological signal sensing device, containing device and method for wearing a protective film

A physiological signal sensing device, a containing device and a method for wearing a protective film are provided. The physiological signal sensing device includes a housing, a sensing module, a fastening, and a transporter. The housing includes an opening. The sensing module is engaged within the housing and used for sensing vital signal(s). The transporter is engaged within the housing and transports a protective film. When the sensing module is moved to a predetermined site, the fastening fixes an area of the protective film at the opening. When the sensing module keeps being moved through the opening, the area of the protective film is stretched over the sensing module so as to properly fix the area of the protective film to cover the sensing module evenly.

Analyte Monitoring Devices 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.

System for detection and treatment of infection or inflamation

The invention provides for a system for visualizing a medical treatment of a human or animal body part. The system has means for thermal treatment of the body part, means for determining the temperature distribution on the body part, and means for identifying the location of a particular temperature determined on the body part. Further, a method for visualizing the temperature characteristics of a human or animal body part is provided. The method has the steps of comparing a first temperature distribution data set of the surface of the body part with a second temperature distribution data set of the surface of the body part, wherein the first temperature distribution data set is determined before and the second temperature distribution data set is determined after a thermal treatment of the body part, and visualizing the temperature distribution data sets of the body part. Furthermore, a computer program product is provided. The computer program product has one or more computer readable media having computer executable instructions for actuating and controlling the steps of the method discussed hereinbefore.

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.

System and method for performing a comprehensive health assessment

A system and method for providing a comprehensive overall health assessment is disclosed. A health assessment system includes first and second support structures oriented in a vertical fashion and spaced apart from one another to define a scanning area configured to receive a subject to be scanned, an x-ray imaging system incorporated into the first and second support structures and configured to acquire x-ray image data from the subject in a standing position, and at least one additional data acquisition device configured to acquire health related data from the subject. The health assessment system also includes a computer programmed to receive the x-ray image data and the health related data and generate a diagnostic output based on the x-ray image data and the health related data, the diagnostic output comprising at least one of a health related diagnosis and a recommendation for future action.

Non-Invasive Measurement Of Fluid Pressure In An Adjustable Gastric Band

A food intake restriction device for forming a restriction in a patient's gastro-intestinal tract and non-invasively communicating pressure data regarding the restriction to an external monitor. The device includes a food intake restriction device implanted substantially about a patient's gastro-intestinal tract to form a restricted opening in the tract. A port is connected to the restriction device. The port contains a working fluid for affecting the size of the restricted opening. A pressure sensing system communicates with the working fluid to measure the pressure of the working fluid. A transmitter communicates the measured fluid pressure to the external monitor.

Safe operation apparatus and method for moving object

A safe operation apparatus for a moving object includes: a distraction detection unit for detecting distraction information of a user operating a moving object; a controller for collecting the distraction information from the distraction detection unit, calculating a user's distraction state value, and controlling the moving object to be automatically operated or warning of the distraction state based on the distraction state value; and an automatic operation unit for automatically operating the moving object under the control of the controller. The apparatus further includes a communication unit for transmitting the user's distraction state to a remote control center or an adjacent different moving object under the control of the controller.

Patient monitoring system

A patient support apparatus includes a monitoring system having a first detector and a controller. The first detector detects electromagnetic radiation from a first field of view of the first detector and providing a signal indicative of characteristics of the electromagnetic radiation. The controller includes a processor coupled to the first detector and a memory device including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to processes the signal from the first detector, translate the signal into an array of data, and evaluate the data in the array to determine characteristics of a patient positioned in the first field of view.

System for controlling tissue ablation using temperature sensors

Body tissue ablation is carried out by inserting a probe into a body of a living subject, urging the probe into contact with a tissue in the body, generating energy at a power output level, and transmitting the generated energy into the tissue via the probe. While transmitting the generated energy the ablation is further carried out by determining a measured temperature of the tissue and a measured power level of the transmitted energy, and controlling the power output level responsively to a function of the measured temperature and the measured power level. Related apparatus for carrying out the ablation is also described.

Relational Thermorespirometer Spot Vitals Monitor

A vitals monitor [ 10 ] includes an elongated probe [ 20 ] having a distal tip [ 28 ], the monitor having a distal sensor surface [ 24 ] adjacent the distal tip for sensing oral temperature of a patient and at least one proximal gas receiver [ 30 ] positioned along the probe [ 20 ] so that, when the distal tip [ 28 ] is placed under a patients tongue, exhaled gas from the nose strikes the gas receiver [ 30 ] for detecting and/or measuring at least one signal indicative of at least one ventilation parameter.

Temperature measuring device

An apparatus for accurately measuring the body temperature of a patient at the tracheal wall of the patient. The apparatus includes a novel handheld temperature readout assembly that is easy to use by the caregiver and one which clearly and accurately displays the temperature of the patient. The handheld temperature readout assembly includes a handheld housing having a viewing window and a light emitting diode temperature display that is carried by the housing and is readily viewable through the viewing window of the handheld housing for displaying the patient temperature. The apparatus also includes a built-in alarm system to alert to high and low body temperatures.

Probe with an adaptive bending section

When transesophageal echocardiography is used to obtain a transgastric short axis view of the left ventricle of the heart, the best place to position the transducer is in the fundus of the stomach, aimed up through the left ventricle. The probes disclosed herein facilitate placement of the transducer in the optimum position within the fundus, despite wide variations in the distance between the lower esophageal sphincter and the fundus among different subjects. In one preferred embodiment, the ultrasound probe uses a bending section with a series of vertebrae and stiffening that is more flexible proximally and less flexible distally, which causes the probe to bend relatively sharply at the point where the probe exits the lower esophageal sphincter. The flexibility of the proximal-most portion of the bending section is preferably greater than or equal to the flexibility of the interface between the bending section and the shaft.

Hermetically sealed prosthetic component and method therefor

A prosthetic component suitable for long-term implantation is provided. The prosthetic component measures a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The prosthetic component comprises a first structure having at least one support surface, a second structure having at least one feature configured to couple to bone, and at least one sensor. The electronic circuitry and sensors are hermetically sealed within the prosthetic component. The sensor couples to the support surface of the first structure. The first and second structure are coupled together housing the at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the first and second structure are welded together forming the hermetic seal that isolates the at least one sensor from an external environment. The at least one sensor can be a pressure sensor for measuring load and position of load.

Medical device adjusting operation when used with non-authenticated patient parameter collecting accessory

Embodiments are directed to a medical device, such as a defibrillator, for use with an accessory capable of collecting a parameter of a patient. The medical device is capable of at least performing a basic functionality, an advanced functionality, and of defibrillating the patient. The medical device includes an energy storage module within a housing for storing an electrical charge that is to be delivered to the patient for the defibrillating. The medical device includes a processor structured to determine whether a data set received from the accessory confirms or not a preset authentication criterion about the accessory. Although when the accessory is coupled to the housing the medical device is capable of the defibrillating and the basic functionality, the medical device is capable of the advanced functionality only when the accessory is coupled to the housing and it is determined that the preset authentication criterion is confirmed. Embodiments also include methods of operation and a programmed solution.

Sleep element for improving the sleep of a person

The invention relates to a sleep element ( 1 ) like a heating blanket for improving the sleep of a person. The sleep element comprises a property determination unit ( 2, 5 ) for determining a property of a person, a thermal energy unit ( 3 ) for transferring thermal energy to or away from the person, and a thermal energy control unit ( 4 ) for controlling the thermal energy unit depending on the determined property of the person. Since the sleep element comprises the property determination unit, the thermal energy unit, and the thermal energy control unit, the temperature of the person can be controlled depending on a determined property of the person, while the person is sleeping, such that the sleep of the person is improved. Moreover, the temperature control can simply be used within a bed by placing the sleep element in the bed. The handling of the temperature control is therefore very simple.

Disposable tip with sheath

A disposable tip ( 20 ) having a sheath ( 30 ) and which is structured to be used with a medical device is provided. The sheath ( 30 ) provides protection for the medical device base unit ( 10 ). The sheath ( 30 ) is sealingly coupled to the tip ( 20 ), preferably at an end of the tip ( 20 ), proximal to the base unit ( 10 ). In this configuration, the sheath ( 30 ) may be extended to substantially enclose and protect the base unit ( 10 ) from contamination.

Paramagnetism-based remote temperature measurement method for magnetic nanoparticle

The invention discloses a paramagnetism-based remote temperature measurement method for magnetic nanoparticles, and the method comprises: applying multiple times of excited magnetic fields on the area of a magnetic nano sample, constructing an equation group between the different excited magnetic fields and corresponding magnetic susceptibilities according to the Langevin's paramagnetic theorem, and obtaining the information of temperature and sample concentration via the equation group. The invention is capable of more precisely and more quickly detecting the temperature of an object, and especially applicable for the detection of thermal motion at bio-molecular level. Experiments indicate the measurement error is less than 0.56K.

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.

Ovulating sensing and analyzing system

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

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.

Respiratory muscle endurance training device and method for the use thereof

A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO 2 sensor or a temperature sensor can be coupled to the chamber or patient interface to provide the user or caregiver with indicia about the CO 2 level in, or the temperature of, the chamber or patient interface, and/or the duration of use of the device. In another implementation, the RMET may have a fixed volume portion adjustable to contain a measured portion of a specific patient's inspiratory volume capacity. Methods of using the device are also provided.

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.

Systems and methods for replacing signal artifacts in a glucose sensor data stream

Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as interfering species, ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, known or unknown sources of mechanical, electrical and/or biochemical noise, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system processes some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently based at least in part on whether the signal artifact event has occurred.

Monitoring device for attachment to a surface of a subject

The invention provides a monitoring device ( 1 ) for attachment to a surface of a subject. The device comprises a data collector ( 2 ) and a processor ( 3 ) as two separate parts which can be detachably joined such that physiological signals which are detected by the data collector can be transferred to the processor for signal processing and provision of monitoring data. At least one of the data collector and the processor comprises a transducer which can convert the physiological signal to a data signal which can be processed electronically. The data collector is adapted for adhesive contact with a skin surface, and may comprise an adapter ( 6 ) for the detachable attachment of the processor.

Probe structure, temperature measuring device having the probe structure, and method using the same

The present invention relates to a probe structure, a temperature measuring device having the probe structure, and a method of using the same. The probe structure comprises a light transmissive unit and one or more light sources. One or more light sources radiate one or more colors of light to and through the light transmissive unit. The temperature measuring device includes the above-mentioned probe structure and a temperature measuring body. The probe structure is assembled within the temperature measuring body. By the design of the light transmissive unit and the visual light provided by the light sources, the user can easily place the probe structure to the part to be measured.

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.

Budget Your Weight System

A system and method of monitoring a person's health information is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a computer program algorithm accessible by a computer processing device and providing at least one monitor in electronic communication with the computer processing device wherein the monitor is configured to transmit the person's physical data to the computer processing device, and the algorithm is configured to store the physical data, average the physical data over one or more predetermined periods of time, and report the physical data in one or more predetermined formats. The computer processing device may be a cellular telephone, tablet computer, laptop computer, desktop computer, server, or networked computing device. The monitor may be any one of a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, a body temperature monitor, a blood glucose monitor, a blood pressure monitor, or a monitor configured to collect physical data from one or more of a person's body fluids. In some embodiments, the method is used to monitor a person's caloric balance, which may be computed or estimated.

Mechanism Of Quantitative Dual-Spectrum IR Imaging System For Breast Cancer

A mechanism of quantitative dual-spectrum IR imaging (QDS-IR) system for examining the breast cancer is reported. The major mechanism of the system is a pair of long-wave Infra-red (LIR) and middle-wave Infra-red (MIR) cameras with the keen temperature sensitivity and the high spatial resolution. The optical axes of cameras are calibrated by the help of two calibration makers set up on the seat for carrying an object to make them parallel to each other and locate on the same level. The design provides an imaging system with the high reproducibility supported by 7 free degrees and the high adjustability. The proposed system could ensure the positions of the object and two cameras are the same at the different time points and find the best relative positions between the seat and two cameras for the objects with different body types. Therefore, it has potential ability to detect breast cancer or monitor the effect of chemotherapy.

Medical Device for Diagnosis Pressure Ulcers

Medical device or instrument for diagnosing pressure ulcers using optical reflectance spectroscopy. The device may comprise a tip and a controller. The tip is pressed against the skin of the patient and collects the optical reflectance data. The controller processes the data to determine whether there exists a pressure ulcer and, if there is one, its depth. The tip may also include a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure at which the tip is applied to the patient's skin.

In vivo sensor and method of making same

Implantable in vivo sensors used to monitor physical, chemical or electrical parameters within a body. The in vivo sensors are integral with an implantable medical device and are responsive to externally or internally applied energy. Upon application of energy, the sensors undergo a phase change in at least part of the material of the device which is then detected external to the body by conventional techniques such as radiography, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, radio frequency imaging or the like. The in vivo sensors of the present invention may be employed to provide volumetric measurements, flow rate measurements, pressure measurements, electrical measurements, biochemical measurements, temperature, measurements, or measure the degree and type of deposits within the lumen of an endoluminal implant, such as a stent or other type of endoluminal conduit. The in vivo sensors may also be used therapeutically to modulate mechanical and/or physical properties of the endoluminal implant in response to the sensed or monitored parameter.

Physiological and neurobehavioral status monitoring

A system and methods of use are disclosed for monitoring the neurobehavioral and physiological status of one or more individuals across a distributed network, the system comprising, at least in part, and according to alternative embodiments, i) a physiological sensor capable of measuring patient movement; ii) additional physiological sensors; iii) a wireless controller for monitoring polling cycles and power consumption ratings; iv) an administrative user interface for executing various executive control functions; and v) a patient interface capable of receiving input, providing output, and, optionally, administering one or more neurobehavioral tests.

System for enabling reliable skin contract of an electrical wearable device

A system for enabling reliable skin contact of an electrical wearable device associated with physiological information detected by the wearable device. The system includes a wearable tightness detector powered by a power supply for the wearable device, and a controller for monitoring electrical signals emanating from the power supply and the wearable tightness detector. Also, at least two thermocouples electrically coupled to the wearable tightness detector, along with at least two skin contact modules electrically coupled to the wearable tightness detector. The at least two thermocouples provide the physiological information detected by the wearable device in relation to a subject. An adjustable wearable band is included in the system. The tightness of the wearable band is detected by the wearable tightness detector and an output signal from the at least two thermocouples to ensure reliable physiological information from the subject during the subject's wearing of the wearable device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS WITH FABRIC CAPACITIVE SENSORS

A system for generating physiological signals using a cloth capacitive sensor, includes a cloth, at least one conductive area arranged on the cloth, a signal circuit; a capacitive sensor formed between the cloth and a human body; a resistor R, a capacitor C, an inductor L, an operational amplifier, a diode, a Schmitt trigger, CMOS, a transistor, or an IC, connected with the cloth capacitive sensor to form a charge and discharge circuit to change a signal range of frequency, cycle, voltage or current; wherein when a force, pressure, tensile force, torsion or tension is applied between the human body and the cloth, the capacitance changes, the circuit sends a signal, and the system receives the change in capacitance between the conductive cloth and the human body; wherein the change is represented by a frequency, cycle, voltage or current change. 154.-. (canceled)55. A system for generating physiological signals using a cloth capacitive sensor , comprisingat least a piece of cloth,at least one conductive area arranged on the cloth,a signal circuit;a capacitive sensor formed between the conductive cloth and a human body;a resistor R, a capacitor C, an inductor L, an operational amplifier, a diode, a Schmitt trigger, CMOS, a transistor, or an IC, connected, in series or in parallel, with the cloth capacitive sensor to form a charge and discharge circuit to change a signal range of frequency, cycle, voltage or current;wherein when a force, pressure, tensile force, torsion or tension is applied between the human body and the cloth, the capacitance changes, the circuit sends a signal, and the system receives the change in capacitance between the conductive cloth and the human body; wherein the change is represented by a frequency, cycle, voltage or current change, which is used to analyze at least one information of physiological and posture changes of human body, medium change between the human body and the cloth, or information of force applied.56. The system for ...

METHOD FOR BIOSENSOR USAGE WITH PRESSURE COMPENSATION

A biosensor is described which can obtain physiological data from an individual. The biosensor may collect electrodermal activity, skin temperature, and other information. The biosensor may be attached to the body through the use of a garment which may be fastened in multiple locations on the human body. The biosensor includes compensation for electrodermal activity measurements based on the amount of pressure applied to the electrodes that are in contact with the skin. As pressure is increased the electrodermal activity values typically increase. By compensating for the influence that pressure changes have on electrodermal activity, more accurate analysis of physiology and therefore mental state analysis may be performed. 1. A processor-implemented method for measuring physiology comprising:capturing electrodermal activity readings from a body to which electrodes are in contact with skin;collecting pressure information on an amount of pressure applied to the electrodes, which are in contact with the skin; andcompensating the electrodermal activity readings based on the pressure information which was collected.2. The method according to wherein the pressure information is collected using one or more of force sensitive resistors claim 1 , piezoelectric devices claim 1 , piezoelectric polymers claim 1 , pressure sensitive materials claim 1 , and pressure sensitive gels.3. The method according to wherein the compensating is accomplished using one or more of circuitry claim 1 , a processor claim 1 , software claim 1 , and firmware.4. The method according to wherein the compensating is accomplished real time as the electrodermal activity readings are captured.5. The method according to further comprising correcting electrodermal activity evaluations based on temperature of the skin.6. The method according to further comprising correcting electrodermal activity evaluations based on sensed humidity.7. The method according to further comprising evaluating skin temperature.8 ...

CEREBRAL LOCAL PORTION COOLING PROBE AND CEREBRAL FUNCTION MAPPING DEVICE

A cerebral local portion cooling probe is composed so that a handheld module includes a Peltier device and a coolant liquid circulating part arranged so as to contact with the Peltier device and wirings, conduits and a heat radiating part are connected to this handheld module. Circulation of coolant liquid and operation of the Peltier device are implemented by means of a control unit, then the tip end of the handheld module is caused to contact with a cerebral local portion to be cooled and a state of the cerebral local portion is monitored in accordance with responses to the cooling. A cerebral function mapping device comprises a mapping module in which a plurality of cooling modules are arranged, each cooling module including a Peltier device and a coolant liquid circulating part in a manner similar to that of the cerebral local portion cooling probe. 1. A cerebral local portion cooling probe , comprising:a handheld module having a tubular casing and cooling means and temperature detecting means which are provided in the tubular casing at a tip end thereof; anda cooling control unit controlling temperature of a local portion of a cerebral surface to a predetermined temperature in accordance with temperature detection signal from the temperature detecting means, with a tip end of the handheld module being caused to contact with a cerebral local portion to cool the cerebral surface to the predetermined temperature thereby monitoring a state of the cerebral local portion,wherein the cooling means provided in the tubular casing at the tip end thereof is a Peltier device, a coolant liquid circulating part is provided so as to contact with the heat generating surface on the rear side of the Peltier device and the coolant liquid circulating part and a heat radiating part provided externally of the handheld module are coupled by conduits to circulate coolant liquid and radiate heat,wherein a metal plate is provided at the front surface of the Peltier device and exposed as ...

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.

Implantable Microphone Noise Suppression

A system and method are described for an implantable sensing system. An implantable sensor generates a sensing signal representative of an internal sensing location of a user. A sensing gate, coupled to the sensor and responsive to the sensing signal, has a sensing gate threshold value such that the sensing signal is coupled from the sensing gate to an implanted signal processor when the sensing signal has a magnitude greater than the sensing gate threshold value, and the sensing signal is blocked when the sensing signal has a magnitude less than the sensing gate threshold value. 1. A method for an implantable sensing system comprising:generating a sensing signal representative of an internal sensing location of a user;coupling the sensing signal to a sensing gate having a sensing gate threshold value;comparing the sensing signal to the sensing gate threshold value;when the sensing signal is greater than the sensing gate threshold value, coupling the sensing signal from the sensing gate to an implanted signal processor; andwhen the sensing signal is less than the sensing gate threshold value, blocking the sensing signal.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing gate threshold value is user-controllable.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing gate threshold value is software-controllable.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing gate includes a sleep mode in which the sensing gate threshold value is set to a high value for reducing noise for sleeping.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing signal is a pressure signal.6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein the pressure signal is a microphone signal.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing signal is an electromyography signal.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing signal is one of an electroencephalography signal and an electroneurography signal.9. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensing signal is an ultrasound signal. ...

METHOD TO MEASURE SKIN ELASTICITY AND FIRMNESS

The invention relates to a method of measuring the elasticity and firmness of skin. The invention also relates to methods of measuring improvements in a person's skin health by measuring firmness and elasticity before, during and after a cosmetic treatment. The invention further relates to methods of measuring the improvement in a person's skin firmness and elasticity that a cosmetic agent may cause when applied on the skin. 1. A method of determining a skin elasticity value for the skin of a person , said method using infrared thermography imaging coupled with a mechanical deformation system comprising at least two metallic plates intended to pinch a skin sample of the person.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the steps ofa—contacting the metallic plates of the mechanical deformation system with the skin sample and recording a first thermal image of the skin on which thermal prints of the metallic plates on skin can be displayed,b—pinching the skin sample with the mechanical deformation system intended to trap said skin sample, and subsequently releasing the system,c—recording a second thermal image of the skin on which thermal prints of the metallic plates on skin can be displayed,d—calculating a value associated with an elastic recovery of the skin sample.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step b claim 1 , the pinching of the skin is made under a controlled pressure being between 20 and 40 N.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metallic plates are parallel.5. The method of claim 2 , the value associated with an elastic recovery of the skin sample corresponds to the ratio between a first distance corresponding to the distance between the thermal prints of the metallic plates after pinching measured in step c claim 2 , and a second distance corresponding to the distance between the thermal prints of the metallic plates before pinching measured in step a.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the skin is considered as having high elasticity and ...

LUMINESCENCE BASED NONINVASIVE REMOTE PARAMETER SENSOR AND SENSING METHOD

A noninvasive remote parameter sensor and sensing method is provided that is particularly suited for the remote monitoring of skin temperature. The sensor and sensing method utilize luminescence-based sensors that are non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin. The sensor preferably utilizes one or more types of fluorophores that are embedded in a soft hydrogel. The sensor is illuminated with excitation light, and temperature is monitored by detecting and analyzing the emission light from the fluorophores. Because a soft hydrogel is used, the sensor can be gently wiped off the skin at the conclusion of temperature measurements. 1. A noninvasive remote sensor for measuring a parameter of a system , comprising:a gel; anda first type of fluorophore embedded in the gel, wherein the first type of fluorophore emits first emission light in response to excitation light;wherein a chemical property of the first type of fluorophore is such that at least one characteristic of the first emission light varies as a function of changes in the parameter being measured.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic that varies as a function of changes in the parameter being measured comprises emission light intensity.3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the parameter being measure comprises temperature.4. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a second type of fluorophore embedded in the gel claim 1 , wherein the second type of fluorophore emits second emission light in response to excitation light.5. The sensor of claim 4 , wherein the first and second types of fluorophores comprise fluorophores that are excitable by visible light.6. The sensor of claim 5 , wherein the first type of fluorophore comprises ruthenium(II) tris(1 claim 5 , 10-phenanthroline).7. The sensor of claim 5 , wherein the second type of fluorophore comprises 8-aminopyrene-1 claim 5 ,3 claim 5 ,6-trisulfonic acid.8. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the gel is non-toxic and hypoallergenic.9. The ...

Haemodynamic monitoring device

A relation is formed between an n-tuple having n components and formed at a first point in time and at least one other n-tuple having n components formed at at least one corresponding later point in time, wherein n is a natural number equal to or greater than 1, and the components comprise at least one derived parameter and/or one read-in data value. If this relationship satisfies a predetermined calibration criterion, a calibration signal is triggered and is displayed, and/or automatically triggers a recalibration of the haemodynamic monitoring device. For example, the pulse contour cardiac output PCCO is derived from the arterial pressure curve as the constituent component of a 1-tuple. As long as this differs from the reference cardiac output CO Ref by less than a predefined threshold value, for example 101 or 15% of the reference cardiac output, parameter determination continues without initiating a new calibration. On the other hand, if the deviation exceeds PCCO-CO ref I, the calibration signal is triggered.

System AND Process For Detecting a Febrile Condition

The invention is directed to a system and process for estimating a core body temperature of a human subject. The system includes mount, a body, and a heat trap having a temperature sensor. The mount is operable to secure the device to a toilet or adjacent surface. The body houses a microprocessor. The heat trap is distal to the body and is shaped to receive a liquid stream and contain the thermal energy therein. The heat trap comprises a low thermally conductive material. The temperature sensor is in communication with the microprocessor. The temperature sensor is associated with the heat trap and disposed proximate a surface of said heat trap, wherein the liquid stream is directed across said temperature sensor. The system optionally incorporates a process and memory to store input of the temperature sensor and associate the input with a person, compare the input to historical records for a person, and determine a febrile condition for the person based on the input. 1. A device for estimating a core body temperature of a user , the device comprising:a heat trap shaped to receive a liquid stream and contain the thermal energy therein;said heat trap comprising low thermally conductive material; anda temperature sensor in communication with a microprocessor, said temperature sensor associated with said heat trap and disposed proximate a surface of said heat trap, wherein said liquid stream is directed across said temperature sensor.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said heat trap comprises a sidewall including an upper section having an opening and a lower section having an outlet claim 1 , said sidewall defining a perimeter around an enclosing the region claim 1 , said enclosed region defining a passage for said liquid stream.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said opening has a greater width than said outlet.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said heat trap comprises a strip having a curvilinear cross-profile claim 1 , said strip including a downwardly depending ...

AUTOMATED RENAL EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MRI IMAGE DATA

Renal screening systems include a circuit configured to electronically analyze MRI image data of a subject to evaluate renal function and generate a renal-risk report for a plurality of different therapeutic agents based on renal responses to test doses of each of the agents. 1. A renal evaluation system , comprising:a circuit comprising at least one processor configured to: (i) segment cortical and medullary regions of different MRI kidney image slices of a respective patient into defined sub-segments for volume analysis and associate borders of the defined sub-segments with a respective color; (ii) assess oxygenation and perfusion in the defined sub-segments before and after one or more agents are administered to a respective patient; and (iii) generate a color coded image of abdominal fat adjacent a respective kidney of a patient; andat least one display in communication with the circuit configured to display the color coded image of abdominal fat of a patient and at least one image slice of a segmented kidney with defined sub-segments with color borders.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the defined sub-segments include a total kidney volume claim 1 , a medulla volume claim 1 , and a renal sinus volume claim 1 , and wherein the circuit is configured to analyze each kidney image slice having a slice thickness between about 3 mm to about 20 mm claim 1 , to calculate a cortical volume as equal to total kidney volume minus medulla volume and to calculate a medullary volume as equal to the medulla volume minus the renal sinus volume claim 1 , and wherein the circuit is configured to evaluate whether blood flow changes in response to administered agents preserve or alter renal cortex to medullary volume ratios.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuit is configured to calculate blood flow and percent stenosis of at least one renal artery.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuit is configured to identify whether the patient is likely to benefit or likely not ...

SENSITIVITY EVALUATION SYSTEM, SENSITIVITY EVALUATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Provided is a sensitivity evaluation system for estimating sensitivity of a subject from bio-information with high accuracy, including: an acquisition unit to acquire as biological data, a reaction of a sympathetic nervous system and a reaction of a parasympathetic nervous system; a biological data analysis unit to judge from the obtained biological data, a candidate group of sensitivity factors that the subject has; a positive/negative analysis unit to judge from information obtained from the subject, whether an inner state of the subject is pleasant or unpleasant; and a comprehensive evaluation unit to integrat analysis results of the biological data analysis unit and the positive/negative analysis unit to estimate the sensitivity comprehensively. 1. A sensitivity evaluation system , comprising:an acquisition unit to acquire as biological data a reaction of a sympathetic nervous system and/or a reaction of a parasympathetic nervous system;a biological data analysis unit to judge from the obtained biological data, a candidate group of sensitivity factors that a subject has;a positive/negative analysis unit to judge from information obtained from the subject, whether an inner state of the subject is a positive pleasant state or a negative unpleasant state; anda comprehensive evaluation unit to integrate analysis results of the biological data analysis unit and the positive/negative analysis unit to estimate sensitivity comprehensively,wherein:the candidate group of sensitivity factors are candidate groups associated with an active degree of the sympathetic nervous system and/or the parasympathetic nervous system,wherein:the candidate groups include a plurality of sensitivity factors in the form of a set of positive and negative sensitivity factors.2. A sensitivity evaluation system according to claim 1 , wherein the acquisition unit acquires the reaction of the sympathetic nervous system and/or the reaction of the parasympathetic nervous system from different living ...

DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND TREATING AN ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE

A sensor delivery device and methods of using the device are provided, wherein the sensor delivery device includes a sensor that is adapted to obtain a measurement that can be used to calculate cross-sectional area of a surrounding anatomical structure. In certain cases, the sensor is an electrode arrangement, wherein the electrode arrangement generates a current and measures voltage resulting from the current. The voltage measurement is then used to calculate conductivity of fluid in the surrounding anatomical structure and thus cross-sectional area. 1. An intravascular sensor delivery device comprising:a distal sleeve having a guidewire lumen for slidably receiving a medical guidewire;a first sensor coupled to the distal sleeve, wherein the first sensor is adapted to measure blood pressure and generate a signal representative of the blood pressure;a second sensor coupled to the distal sleeve, wherein the second sensor is adapted to measure cross-sectional area of a surrounding anatomical structure and generate a signal representative of the cross-sectional area;a proximal portion coupled to the distal sleeve, the proximal portion comprising a communication channel, wherein the communication channel communicates the signal from the first sensor and the signal from the second sensor to a location outside of the patient.2. The device of wherein the second sensor comprises an electrode arrangement.3. The device of wherein the electrode arrangement includes source electrodes and sense electrodes claim 2 , wherein the source electrodes generate a current and the sense electrodes measure voltage resulting from the current.4. The device of wherein the signal representative of the cross-sectional area is the voltage measured by the sense electrodes.5. The device of wherein the electrode arrangement includes two source electrodes and two sense electrodes.6. The device of wherein the source electrodes and the sense electrodes are ring-shaped electrodes that surround a ...

Method for detecting temple hot spot temperature of a live body

The present invention discloses a method for detecting temple hot spot temperature of a live body. Firstly, an infrared thermometer is used to continuously scan a temple of testee's forehead to obtain a plurality of measured infrared signals. Next, the measured infrared signals are sequenced from a greatest to a smallest measured infrared signal. Two output infrared signals closest to the greatest measured infrared signal are selected from the sequenced infrared signals. An average signal value is worked out from the selected infrared signals. Then, the average signal value is converted into a temple hot spot temperature of the testee's forehead. Thereby, not only the test result is more precise, but also the testee can learn the test result sooner.

Oral scope system with image sensor and method for visual examination of oral cavity and upper airway

An oral scope instrument for facilitating visual examination and inspection of a person's oral cavity and upper airway includes an elongate, flexible arm having first and second ends, a temperature sensor connected to the flexible arm adjacent the first end, an image sensor mounted adjacent the second end, a processor in electrical communication with the image sensor and an image display device. An illumination unit located adjacent the second end provides illumination for the image sensor. A handle connected to the first end enables manual insertion of the flexible arm into the mouth along a portion of the top of the tongue to engage the temperature sensor therewith and position the image sensor for viewing and recording anatomical features of the oral cavity or the upper airway. The processor stores normal anatomical images and may transmit images of recorded anatomical features to the image display device.

IMPLANTABLE SENSOR DEVICE AND SYSTEM

The implantable medical device for measuring pressure is disclosed. The implantable medical device is connectable to a medical lead and comprises an outer sheath and a helically shaped needle arranged at the outer sheath. A pressure sensing body having a distal part is movably arranged in the outer sheath. The pressure sensing body is arranged such that the distal part is located within the outer sheath in an initial state of the pressure sensing body, wherein the pressure sensing body is arranged to be advanced from the initial state to protrude from the outer sheath and such that it is at least partially surrounded by the helically shaped needle; and a pressure sensor arranged at or adjacent to the distal part of the pressure sensing body for sensing pressure. 115-. (canceled)16. An implantable medical device for measuring pressure connectable to a medical lead , comprising:an outer sheath;a helically shaped needle arranged at said outer sheath;a pressure sensing body having a distal part and being movably arranged in said outer sheath, said pressure sensing body being arranged such that said distal part is located within said outer sheath in an initial state of said pressure sensing body, wherein said pressure sensing body is arranged to be advanced from said initial state to protrude from said outer sheath such that it is at least partially surrounded by said helically shaped needle; anda pressure sensor arranged at or adjacent to said distal part of said pressure sensing body for sensing pressure.17. The implantable medical device according to claim 16 , wherein said helically shaped needle is fixed at said outer sheath or at a distal element fitted in a distal opening of said outer sheath.18. The implantable medical device according to claim 17 , wherein said distal element comprises a through hole arranged such that said pressure sensing body can be advanced through said through hole.19. The implantable medical device for measuring pressure connectable to a ...

Drains for Use in Medical Applications and Methods of Using the Same

A drain for use in medical applications may include an elongated conduit configured to be implanted in a body cavity, wherein the conduit has a proximal end and a distal end. The conduit may include at least one channel configured to drain fluid from the body cavity and at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the conduit. The lumen may be at least partially surrounded by the at least one channel and may be separated from the at least one channel by a wall. At least one hole in the wall may be configured to provide fluid communication between the lumen and the at least one channel. 1. A drain for use in medical applications , comprising: at least one channel configured to drain fluid from the body cavity;', 'at least one lumen extending from a proximal end of the conduit to a distal end of the conduit, the lumen at least partially surrounded by the at least one channel and separated from the at least one channel by a wall; and', 'at least one opening in the wall establishing fluid communication between the lumen and the at least one channel., 'an elongated conduit configured to be implanted in a body cavity, the conduit comprising2. The drain according to claim 1 , further comprising a first channel wall claim 1 , a second channel wall claim 1 , and a third channel wall together defining three channels having substantially the same cross-sectional area.3. The drain according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit comprises at least one slot providing fluid communication between the at least one channel and an exterior of the conduit.4. The drain according to claim 1 , wherein the wall at the distal end of the conduit comprises a material that permits diffusion of at least one fluid from the lumen to the at least one channel.5. The drain according to claim 1 , further comprising a light source in the lumen at a location proximal the distal end of the conduit claim 1 , the light source being configured to illuminate a desired location in the ...

Device With an OCT System for Examining and Treating Living Tissue by Means of Heating of the Tissue by Absorbing Electromagnetic Radiation

A device for examining or treating living tissue by means of local heating of the tissue by absorbing electromagnetic radiation, with at least one radiation source emitting electromagnetic radiation, a control unit for controlling the irradiation parameters of the radiation source, and at least one FD-OCT apparatus with a light source emitting a measurement light for illuminating that tissue region in which the electromagnetic radiation is absorbed by the tissue, characterized by a computational unit for carrying out the following steps: determining the depth-resolved tissue velocity in the radiation direction of the measurement light at a predetermined measurement point of the tissue from the phase information from the FD-OCT interference light, integrating the established tissue velocity over time, differentiating the calculated time integral with respect to space, and displaying the spatial derivative as a function of space and time and/or feeding the spatial derivative as a function of space and time to an evaluation module and/or feeding the spatial derivative as a function of space and time to the control unit.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PULMONARY MONITORING AND TREATMENT

Systems and methods are disclosed determining a pulmonary function by mounting one or more sensors intra-orally; capturing intra-oral data; and determining the pulmonary function based on an analysis of the intra-oral data. 1. A method for determining a pulmonary function of a patient , comprising:a. mounting one or more sensors intra-orally upon at least one tooth via an intra-oral appliance, wherein the appliance produces an interference fit between the appliance and at least two surfaces of at least one tooth;b. capturing intra-oral data via the one or more sensors; andc. determining the pulmonary function based on an analysis of the intra-oral data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining an intermittent breathing condition from an intra-oral sound captured by the one or more sensors or determining a snoring condition from the intra-oral sound.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein mounting further comprises providing the appliance having an actuatable transducer disposed Within or upon a housing of the appliance.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein after determining the pulmonary function claim 3 , maintaining contact between a surface of the at least one tooth and the actuatable transducer such that the transducer transmits vibrations to a surface of the at least one tooth.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing comprises:a. measuring a magnitude and a frequency of an intra-oral sound; andb. determining one or more intervals between breaths from the intra-oral sound.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing comprises measuring oxygen concentration or carbon dioxide saturation.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing comprises measuring oxygen data through a lax stratum corneum or a dermal structure.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing comprises performing claim 1 , a dual-color ratiometric oxygen saturation measurement.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein capturing comprises measuring breath oxygen or carbon dioxide content.10. The ...

MEDICAL SENSOR AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME

In an embodiment, a sensor may be adapted to provide information related to its position on a patient's tissue. The sensor may include tissue contact sensors which may relay a signal related to the proper placement of the sensor relative to the tissue of a patient. Such a sensor may be useful for providing information to a clinician regarding the location of the sensor in relation to the skin of a patient in order to provide improved measurements. 1. A system comprising:a sensor body;an emitter and a detector disposed adjacent the sensor body; anda tissue contact sensor disposed adjacent the sensor body, wherein the tissue contact sensor comprises a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature; anda processor coupled to the tissue contact sensor configured to determine whether the sensor is on a tissue of a patient based, at least in part, on the measured temperature.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor comprises a thermistor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to compare the measured temperature to a threshold value to determine whether the sensor is on the tissue of the patient.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the threshold value comprises a clinically determined average skin surface temperature.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tissue contact sensor comprises a second temperature sensor configured to measure an ambient temperature.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the processor is configured to determine whether the sensor is on the tissue of the patient based claim 5 , at least in part claim 5 , on a difference between the measured temperature and the measured ambient temperature.7. A pulse oximetry system comprising:a pulse oximetry monitor comprising a processor; and a sensor body;', 'an emitter and a detector disposed adjacent the sensor body; and', 'a tissue contact sensor disposed adjacent the sensor body, wherein the tissue contact sensor comprises a temperature sensor configured to provide ...

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 ...

SENSOR ELEMENT WITH AN INSULATION LAYER

The present invention relates to a sensor element (), which comprises a sensor section () comprising a sensor unit () configured to measure a physiological variable or any other signal in a living body and to generate a sensor signal in response to said variable or other signal, a bond section () comprising contact members configured to electrically connect at least one signal transmitting microcable, wherein the bond section is coated with an electrically insulating material () and the sensor section is left uncoated. The sensor element may further comprise an intermediate section between said sensor section and said bond section, including electric connection lines () configured to connect the contact members to the sensor unit, which intermediate section is also coated with said electrically insulating material. The invention further relates to a sensor wire and a method of producing a sensor element. 119-. (canceled)20. A sensor element , comprising:a sensor section comprising a sensor unit configured to measure a physiological variable or any other signal in a living body and to generate a sensor signal in response to said measurement;a bond section comprising contact members configured to be electrically connected to at least one signal transmitting microcable;characterised in that the bond section is coated with an electrically insulating material and that the sensor section is left uncoated.21. A sensor element according to claim 20 , wherein the sensor element further comprises an intermediate section between said sensor section and said bond section claim 20 , including electric connection lines configured to connect the contact members to the sensor unit.22. A sensor element according to claim 21 , wherein essentially the entire intermediate section is also coated with said electrically insulating material.23. A sensor element according to claim 20 , wherein said sensor unit comprises a cavity covered by a membrane.24. A sensor element according to claim ...

DETACHABLE BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING PAD AND BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASURING APPARATUS USING THE SAME

Disclosed is a detachable biological signal measuring pad that may conveniently measure biological signals such as a pulse or body temperature. The biological signal measuring pad includes an adhesive pad main body detachably adhered to a body, a biological signal detecting electrode provided on an adhesive surface of the main body adhered to the body, and a module chip including a memory card mounted on the main body so as to be connected with the electrode and storing biological signals measured in the electrode, and provided on a surface opposite to the adhesive surface. 1. A detachable biological signal measuring pad , comprising:an adhesive pad main body detachably adhering to a human body;a biological signal detecting electrode provided on an adhesive surface of the main body adhering to the human body; anda module chip including a memory card mounted on the main body so as to be connected with the electrode, and storing biological signals measured in the electrode, and provided on a surface opposite to the adhesive surface.2. The detachable biological signal measuring pad of claim 1 , further comprising:a connecting pad provided between the electrode of the main body and the module chip, and having a connecting means for electrically connecting the module chip and the electrode,wherein the connecting means includes a connecting pin protruding from the module chip, and a plug groove connected with the electrode and formed on the connecting pad so as to receive the connecting pin.3. The detachable biological signal measuring pad of claim 2 , wherein the connecting means further includes adhesive members provided below the module chip and above the connecting pad so as to be coupled to each other.4. The detachable biological signal measuring pad of claim 1 , wherein the memory card is detachably coupled to the module chip.5. The detachable biological signal measuring pad of claim 4 , wherein the memory card includes a memory unit for storing the measured ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL THERMAL IMAGING FOR THE DETECTION OF SKIN LESIONS AND OTHER NATURAL AND ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

A thermal imaging system includes a data processing system and a geometrical scanning system constructed to communicate with the data processing system. The geometrical scanning system is adapted to scan at least a section of a surface of a subject under observation. The thermal imaging system also includes an infrared imaging system constructed to communicate with the data processing system. The infrared imaging system is adapted to image at least a portion of the section of the surface of the subject under observation. The data processing system is configured to receive data from the geometrical scanning system and to construct a surface map of the section of the surface of the subject under observation and to identify geometrical markers on the surface map based on the data from the geometrical scanning system. The data processing system is also configured to receive data from the infrared imaging system and to construct a thermal map of the portion of the section of the surface, to identify thermal markers on the thermal map based on the data from the infrared imaging system, and to register the thermal map to the surface map based on a correspondence between at least some of the geometrical and thermal markers. The data processor is configured to correct temperatures of the thermal map based on the surface map subsequent to the registering. 1. A thermal imaging system , comprising:a data processing system;a geometrical scanning system constructed to communicate with said data processing system, said geometrical scanning system being adapted to scan at least a section of a surface of a subject under observation; andan infrared imaging system constructed to communicate with said data processing system, said infrared imaging system being adapted to image at least a portion of said section of said surface,wherein said data processing system is configured to receive data from said geometrical scanning system and to construct a surface map of said section of said ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION RELATING TO SLEEP WITH AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE

Described here are implantable devices and methods for monitoring physiological information relating to sleep. The implantable devices are generally designed to include at least one sensor for sensing physiological information, a processor for processing the physiological information using low computational power to detect a sleep stage, and a battery. The detected sleep stage information may then be used to indicate sleep quality, identify or monitor a medical condition, or guide treatment thereof. 1. An active implantable medical device for monitoring physiological information relating to sleep comprising:at least one sensor configured to sense physiological information; and 'configured to detect a plurality of half waves in the sensed physiological information;', 'a processor coupled to the at least one sensor and configured to process the physiological information to detect at least one sleep state or stage, the processor configured to sort each detected half wave into one of a plurality of bins in a histogram based on whether each half wave amplitude falls between a predetermined minimum amplitude and a predetermined maximum amplitude and whether each half wave duration falls between a predetermined minimum duration and a predetermined maximum duration;', 'configured to associate at least some of the histogram bins with a unique frequency band;', 'configured with a histogram counter to keep track of a time interval over which the detected half waves are sorted; and', 'configured to determine whether the sensed physiological information is representative of a sleep state based on the density of detected half wave in the one or more unique frequency band histogram bins., 'wherein each detected half wave is characterized by a half wave amplitude and a half wave duration;'}2. The active implantable medical device of wherein the unique frequency bands include a delta frequency band claim 1 , a theta frequency band claim 1 , and an alpha frequency band.34. The active ...

Magnetic Particle Heating System And Method For Occlusion Of The Fallopian Tube

In a magnetic particle heating method for occlusion of the Fallopian tubes, biocompatible magnetic particles are delivered transcervically to the entrance of the Fallopian tube. Placement of the particles (e.g., magnetic nanoparticles) in the Fallopian tube is confirmed, and a coil is positioned about or proximate the patient's abdomen. Alternating current is applied to the coil to couple magnetic energy into the nanoparticles, heating the nanoparticles and causing thermal injury to the Fallopian tube. Temperature within the Fallopian tube may be monitored during heating, to prevent overheating, or alternating current may be applied for a predetermined treatment time, with or without temperature monitoring. Each Fallopian tube may be treated with nanoparticles and the two tubes heated simultaneously, or the tubes may be sequentially treated and heated. Treatment may be visualized via in-office hysteroscope, fluoroscopy or ultrasound. Thermal injury to the Fallopian tube mucosa occludes the tube and completes sterilization. 1. A method for occlusion of a Fallopian tube of a patient , comprising:delivering biocompatible magnetic particles transcervically to the Fallopian tube;confirming placement of the particles in the Fallopian tube;positioning a coil about or proximate the patient's abdomen; andapplying alternating current to the coil to couple magnetic energy into the particles, to heat the particles and cause thermal injury to the Fallopian tube.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein confirming placement comprises imaging the Fallopian tube entrance using office hysteroscopy claim 1 , fluoroscopy or ultrasound.3. The method of claim 1 , the particles comprising iron oxide.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the magnetic particles comprise magnetic nanoparticles.5. The method of claim 1 , the particles comprising a biocompatible coating selected from the group of dextran claim 1 , aminosilane claim 1 , polyethylene glycol and antibodies specific to the epithelial ...

Child-Care Robot and a Method of Controlling the Robot

A child-care robot for use in a nursery school associates child behavior patterns with corresponding robot action patterns, and acquires a child behavior pattern when a child behaves in a specified pattern. The robot selects one of the robot action patterns, which is associated with the acquired child behavior pattern, and performs the selected robot action pattern. Additionally, the robot associates child identifiers with parent identifiers, and receives an inquiry message from a remote terminal indicating a parent identifier. The robot detects one of the child identifiers, which is associated with the parent identifier of the inquiry message, acquires an image or a voice of a child identified by the detected child identifier, and transmits the acquired image or voice to the remote terminal. The robot further moves in search of a child, measures the temperature of the child, and associates the temperature with time of day at which it was measured. 115.-. (canceled)16. The child-care robot of claim 30 , further comprising position detector means for detecting a plurality of geographic positions of objects claim 30 ,wherein said memory means comprises:a position memory for associating said detected geographic positions of objects with a plurality of identities of the objects; anda map memory,wherein said processor means is configured to create a map in said map memory for indicating said geographic positions of said objects and said identities of the objects on a floor layout of an architecture.17. The child-care robot of claim 16 , wherein said objects are children claim 16 , and wherein said position detector means detects said plurality of geographic positions of said children when said robot is moving around said area in search of said children.18. The child-care robot of claim 16 , wherein said objects are nursery school teachers claim 16 , and wherein said position detector means detects said plurality of geographic positions of said teachers when said robot is ...

DEVICE FOR MODULAR ANALYSIS

The device is provided with at least one analysis apparatus for analyzing at least one biological parameter of a living being. The analysis apparatus has at least one data input for recording measured data of at least one sensor. The sensor measures at least one biological parameter of the living being. The analysis apparatus also has at least one output apparatus for an analysis result. The analysis apparatus has a control unit and a program memory. The program memory stores a plurality of program modules, which can be activated by the control unit according to an externally specifiable control instruction alternatively or in partial or complete combination with each other in such a way that the activated program modules provide the data for the selected analysis result. 110-. (canceled)11. A device comprising at least one evaluation apparatus for evaluating at least one biological parameter of a living organism , which apparatus includes at least one data input for acquiring measurement data from at least one sensor , which measures at least one biological parameter of the living organism , and at least one output apparatus for an evaluation result , wherein the evaluation apparatus further includes a control unit and a program memory , wherein the program memory contains a plurality of program modules that are activateable selectively or in partial or complete combination by the control unit as a function of an externally specifiable control instruction so that the activated program modules provide data for the selected evaluation result.12. The device according to claim 11 , wherein the sensor and the evaluation feature are connected to each other by a data transfer link.13. The device according to claim 11 , wherein a display apparatus and the evaluation apparatus are connected to each other by a data transfer link.14. The device according to claim 11 , wherein the evaluation apparatus comprises an interface for an input of data not metrologically acquired.15. ...

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PROBE, PROBE COVER, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. The instrument includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation that is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received from the emitter, whether a probe cover is mounted over the probe. A sensor can also be used to determine whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation received from the emitter, thereby indicating position of the sensor, and thus, the probe within the orifice. A special probe cover is disclosed, and methods of using the medical instrument are also disclosed. 1. A medical instrument includinga support structure;a probe attached on said support structure, said probe possessing an outer peripheral surface and adapted to be inserted into an orifice in an animal's body;a sensor adapted to sense electro-magnetic radiation from a source of said radiation remote from the animal's body, said sensor mounted on said outer peripheral surface of said probe in a position so as to receive said radiation; anda microprocessor operatively connected to said sensor, said microprocessor configured to monitor the magnitude of said radiation sensed by said sensor and to evaluate the degree of any reduction of said monitored magnitude as an indication of the insertion of said probe into the body orifice.2. The medical instrument according to wherein said radiation is substantially different from ambient radiation present in the vicinity of said medical instrument.3. The medical instrument according to wherein said radiation includes ambient radiation in the vicinity of said medical instrument.4. The medical instrument according to wherein said radiation is substantially outside the visible spectrum.5. The medical instrument according to wherein said radiation is substantially within the visible spectrum.6. The medical instrument according to wherein said support structure includes a head ...

THERMOCROMATIC PATCH FOR MONITORING/DETECTING BODY TEMPERATURE

A thermocromatic device for detecting body temperature includes a substrate treated with a thermocromatic composition. The thermocromatic composition includes a thermocromatic agent that changes color at a predetermined temperature indicative of a condition to be detected. 1. A thermocromatic device for detecting body temperature , consisting of:a substrate; anda thermocromatic composition on said substrate, said thermocromatic composition consisting of (a) between 0.1 and 75.0 weight percent of a thermocromatic agent that changes color at a predetermined temperature indicative of a temperature related condition to be detected, (b) between 0.1 and 1.0 weight percent negatively charged ionizing agent and (c) a remainder carrier selected from a group consisting of water, alcohols, polyols, phthalates, plastisol, polyvinyl alcohol and mixtures thereof wherein said negatively charged ionizing agent is selected from a group consisting of diatomaceous earth, choline chloride, modified polyolefins and mixtures thereof.2. The device of claim 1 , further including an adhesive for positively securing said substrate to skin on a body to be monitored.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said thermocromatic agent is selected from a group consisting of a thermocromatic ink claim 1 , a thermocromatic liquid crystal ink claim 1 , a chiro nematic liquid crystal ink claim 1 , cholesteryl nonanoate claim 1 , a cyanobisphenyl claim 1 , a combination of sholesteryl and nematic inks claim 1 , a mixture of chiral nematic and cholestric esters claim 1 , a mixture of leuco dyes with a weak acid claim 1 , a mixture of crystal violet lactone claim 1 , a spirolactone claim 1 , a fluoran claim 1 , a spiropyran claim 1 , a fulgide or a fulgide with bisphenol A claim 1 , a paraben claim 1 , octadecylphosphoric acid claim 1 , a 1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,3-triazole derivative or 4-hydroxycoumarin claim 1 , a mineral oxide claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , lead oxide claim 1 , cuprous mercury iodide claim 1 ...

SOCK FOR INTEGRATED BIOMETRIC MONITORING

The present invention relates to a sock with integrated biometric monitoring. 1. A sock for integrated biometric monitoring characterized by comprising:{'b': 7', '3, 'a sock with a data bus () which comprises one or more conductive yarns () knitted integrally within the sock, in the sock knitting direction along the sock; and'}{'b': 1', '5, 'one or more biometric sensors (, ).'}211871215. A sock according to characterized by further comprising a data processing device () and a conductive connection band () through which a connection is made to the data bus () claim 1 , and a wireless interface () claim 1 , in particular to a mobile device ().3111314. A sock according to characterized by the data processing device () comprising one or more visual LED indicators () claim 2 , and one or more buttons () including an on/off switch.451. A sock according to characterized by the biometric sensors comprising a pressure sensor () and a temperature sensor ().57. A sock according to characterized by the biometric sensors comprising connections to the data bus () through conductive yarns in zig-zag.617. A sock according to claim characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising connections to data bus () through conductive yarns in zig-zag.77. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising connections to data bus () through a welding on the tail of the sensor.8. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising porous epoxy encapsulation.9. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising a protective silicone adhesive.10. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising a flexible PCB claim 1 , printed circuit board claim 1 , base.11. A sock according to comprising sensors and data processing means for one or more of the following measures: body mass index claim 2 , user's weight claim 2 , the amount of calories consumed ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-INVASIVELY MONITORING BIOLOGICAL OR BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF INDIVIDUAL

A system and method are presented for use in monitoring one or more conditions of a subject's body. The system includes a control unit which includes an input port for receiving image data, a memory utility, and a processor utility. The image data is indicative of data measured by a pixel detector array and is in the form of a sequence of speckle patterns generated by a portion of the subject's body in response to illumination thereof by coherent light according to a certain sampling time pattern. The memory utility stores one or more predetermined models, the model comprising data indicative of a relation between one or more measurable parameters and one or more conditions of the subject's body. The processor utility is configured and operable for processing the image data to determine one or more corresponding body conditions; and generating output data indicative of the corresponding body conditions. 1. A system for use in monitoring one or more conditions of a subject's body , the system comprising a control unit comprising:an input port for receiving image data measured by a pixel detector array and being in the form of a sequence of speckle patterns generated by a portion of the subject's body in response to illumination thereof by coherent light according to a certain sampling time pattern;a memory utility for storing one or more predetermined models, the model comprising data indicative of a relation between one or more measurable parameters and one or more conditions of the subject's body; and processing the image data and determining a spatial correlation function between successive speckle patterns in the sequence, and determining a time varying spatial correlation function in the form of a time-varying function of at least one feature of the correlation function, the time-varying spatial correlation function being indicative of a change of the speckle pattern over time;', 'selecting at least one parameter of the time-varying spatial correlation function, ...

STOCHASTIC RESONANCE AND BROWNIAN MOTION FOR THE REDUCTION OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)

Inventive embodiments include a system for preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in an infant, by the application of Stochastic Resonance neurological stimuli. The system includes a crib mattress and copper noise grids, wherein the copper noise grids are embedded in the crib mattress. The system also includes a mechanism for generating time controlled white noise and time controlled cyclic signals, combined with a multitude of varying frequencies and harmonics, wherein the mechanism is adjustable for measured local (near crib) white noise power density levels, the mechanism further adjustable for diurnal and seasonal white noise power density level changes. The system also includes circuitry effective for producing positive and negative adjustable DC voltage levels. 1. A system for preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in an infant , by the application of Stochastic Resonance neurological stimuli , the system comprising:a crib mattress and copper noise grids, wherein the copper noise grids are embedded in the crib mattress;a mechanism for generating time controlled white noise and time controlled cyclic signals, combined with a multitude of varying frequencies and harmonics, wherein the mechanism is adjustable for measured local (near crib) white noise power density levels, the mechanism further adjustable for diurnal and seasonal white noise power density level changes; andcircuitry effective for producing positive and negative adjustable DC voltage levels that are time correlated with epochs of infant sleep states and sleep cycles; an application of Brownian Motion Neurological Stimuli, the circuitry having DC voltage levels adjustable as a function of the levels of the infant's measured levels of biogenic ferromagnetic nanoparticles and crystals and adjustable as a function of infant delivery term, infant's Date Of Birth, SIDS probability time line, SIDS Risk Kurtosis Scale and SIDS Survival Matrix2. A system for preventing Sudden Infant Death ...

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.

SLEEP APNEA DETECTION SYSTEM

This document provides methods and materials (e.g., systems) related to assessing sleep conditions (e.g., sleep apnea). 1. A method for assessing sleep of a human in a normal sleep environment , wherein said method comprises:(a) detecting audible sounds from said human in said normal sleep environment using a mobile electronic device having a sound sensor, and(b) determining whether said audible sounds are indicative of normal sleep or a disorder present in said human.28-. (canceled)9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audible sounds comprise snoring sounds of said human claim 1 , and said determining step comprises determining that said audible sounds are indicative of normal sleep.10. (canceled)11. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audible sounds comprise snoring sounds of said human claim 1 , and said determining step comprises determining that said audible sounds are indicative of said disorder.1214-. (canceled)15. The method of claim 11 , wherein said method comprises informing said human via said mobile device that said human has said disorder.16. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audible sounds comprise snoring sounds of said human claim 1 , and said determining step comprises determining that said audible sounds are indicative of sleep apnea.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein said method comprises informing said human via said mobile device that said human has sleep apnea.18. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audible sounds comprise snores of said human claim 1 , and said determining step comprises assessing the amplitude of said snores claim 1 , the interval between said snores claim 1 , the frequency composition of snores claim 1 , or the duration of snores.19. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audible sounds comprise snores of said human claim 1 , and said determining step comprises assessing the amplitude of said snores claim 1 , the interval between said snores claim 1 , the frequency composition of snores claim 1 , and the duration of ...

BIO-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SYSTEM AND METHODS

An implantable diagnostic device in accordance with the present disclosure includes a probe assembly that can be implemented in a variety of ways. A few example implementations include: a needle inside which is located a bio-sensor chip (the needle being insertable into a human being); a compact package containing the bio-sensor chip (the compact package configured for placement inside a catheter); or a silicon-based bio-sensor package configured for insertion into a vein. 1. A bio-diagnostic system comprising:a probe assembly configured for insertion into an animate object, the probe assembly comprising:an optical waveguide configured for propagating a light beam; andan optical resonator incorporating a capture agent placed upon a binding site that is exposed to a fluid, the optical resonator configured to receive at least a portion of the propagated light beam and generate therefrom, a first resonant wavelength when no binding reaction is present at the binding site, and a second resonant wavelength when a binding reaction is present at the first binding site, the binding reaction modifying a refractive index of the optical resonator.2. The bio-diagnostic system of claim 1 , wherein the probe assembly is at least one of: a) a needle comprising a first bio-sensor chip that includes the optical waveguide and the first optical resonator claim 1 , b) a catheter comprising a second bio-sensor chip that includes the optical waveguide and the first optical resonator claim 1 , or c) a third bio-sensor chip configured for insertion into the vein claim 1 , the third bio-sensor chip comprising the optical waveguide and the first optical resonator.3. The bio-diagnostic system of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the needle or the catheter is a part of an intravenous (IV) apparatus.4. The bio-diagnostic system of claim 2 , wherein the needle has a sub-mm diameter.5. The bio-diagnostic system of claim 4 , wherein the fluid is one of: blood claim 4 , lymphatic fluid claim 4 , ...

MULTI-LUMEN THORACIC CATHETER AND USES THEREOF

A multi-lumen catheter for use in a cavity having a main lumen surrounded by a wall, and at least one access lumen positioned in or on the wall, the one access lumen conveys a solution to the cavity and said main lumen. A method for treating or preventing fluid or accumulation in a body cavity including (a) aseptically inserting through an incision at an insertion site the catheter comprising a main drainage lumen surrounded by a wall and the one access lumen positioned in or on the wall, (b) securing the inserted catheter by closing the incision with a suture, (c) infusing a physiological solution through the one access lumen to dilute a drainage fluid, (d) connecting a distal end of a main drainage lumen of the catheter to a suction drainage system, and (e) applying a vacuum force to the suction drainage system to remove the diluted drainage fluid. 1. A multi-lumen catheter for use in a cavity , comprising a main lumen surrounded by a wall; and at least one access lumen positioned in or on the wall , wherein said at least one access lumen conveys a solution to the cavity and said main lumen.2. A method for treating or preventing fluid accumulation or air accumulation in a body cavity of a subject using the multi-lumen catheter of claim 1 , the method comprising:(a) aseptically inserting through an incision at an insertion site of the subject the multi-lumen catheter comprising a main drainage lumen surrounded by a wall and at least one access lumen positioned in or on the wall;(b) securing the inserted multi-lumen catheter by closing the incision with a suture;(c) infusing a physiological solution through at least one access lumen of the multi-lumen catheter to dilute a drainage fluid;(d) connecting a distal end of a main drainage lumen of the multi-lumen catheter to a suction drainage system; and(e) applying a vacuum force to the suction drainage system to remove the diluted drainage fluid.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the body cavity is a pleural ...

INTEGRATED, HAND-HELD APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR ACQUIRING DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC INFORMATION FROM A PATIENT AT THE BEDSIDE OR AT SOME OTHER PATIENT LOCATION

An integrated, hand-held apparatus for acquiring diagnostic and prognostic information from a patient at the bedside or at some other patient location, the apparatus including a wand with a microphone for acquiring sound information from the patient and an ultrasound emitter/receiver for acquiring image data from the patient, a base unit including a speaker for presenting sound information to a user and a display for presenting image information to a user, and transferring the sound information acquired by the microphone and the image information acquired by the ultrasound emitter/receiver from the wand to the base unit. 1. An integrated , hand-held apparatus for acquiring diagnostic and prognostic information from a patient at the bedside or at some other patient location , the apparatus comprising: a microphone for acquiring sound information from the patient; and', 'an ultrasound emitter/receiver for acquiring image data from the patient; and, 'a wand comprising a speaker for presenting sound information to a user; and', 'a display for presenting image information to a user; and, 'a base unit comprisingtransferring means for transferring the sound information acquired by the microphone, and the image information acquired by the ultrasound emitter/receiver, from the wand to the base unit.2. Apparatus according to wherein the wand is releasably secured to the base unit.3. Apparatus according to wherein the base unit is configured to present sound information as image information on the display.4. Apparatus according to wherein the transferring means are configured to wirelessly transfer the sound information acquired by the microphone claim 1 , and the image information acquired by the ultrasound emitter/receiver claim 1 , from the wand to the base unit.5. Apparatus according to wherein the base unit comprises a base unit wireless transceiver claim 4 , the wand comprises a wand wireless transceiver claim 4 , and the wand wireless transceiver is configured to ...

Device Embodied to Measure Vital Parameters of a Patient

A measuring device includes a plurality of measuring modules and a control module. The plurality of measuring modules is configured to measure vital parameters of a patient, with at least two measuring modules of the plurality of measuring modules being configured to measure different vital parameters. The control module is configured to evaluate the measured vital parameters and/or to carry out calculations based on the measured vital parameters. 1. A measuring device , comprising:a plurality of measuring modules configured to measure vital parameters of a patient, with at least two measuring modules of the plurality of measuring modules being configured to measure different vital parameters; anda control module configured to evaluate the measured vital parameters and/or to carry out calculations on the basis of the measured vital parameters.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein:the measuring device has a modular configuration,the plurality of measuring modules are removable from the measuring device,the plurality of measuring modules are replaceable, and/orat least one new measuring module is addable to the measuring device.3. The measuring device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of interfaces configured to connect the measuring modules to the control module.4. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the control module is further configured (i) to calculate characteristics based on the measured vital parameters claim 1 , and/or (ii) to calculate further information in respect of the patient based on the measured vital parameters.5. The measuring device according to claim 4 , wherein:the control module is further configured to compare the calculated characteristics to predetermined limits, andthe measuring device is configured to display a result of the comparison.6. The measuring device according to claim 4 , wherein the measuring device is further configured to identify the patient based on patient-specific ...

HANDHELD DEVICE FOR FETAL HEALTH MONITORING AND METHOD THEREOF

A handheld device for fetal health monitoring is provided. The device comprises at least one sensor configured to detect fetal movement, and an ultrasound transducer unit configured to record a heartbeat sound of the fetus. The device further comprises a storage unit connectable to the at least one sensor and the ultrasound transducer unit and configured to store the detected fetal movement along with a timestamp and the heartbeat sound of the fetus in the form of digital information. 1. A handheld device for fetal health monitoring , the device comprising:at least one sensor configured to detect fetal movement;an ultrasound transducer unit configured to record a heartbeat sound of the fetus; anda storage unit connectable to the at least one sensor and to the ultrasound transducer unit, and configured to store the detected fetal movement along with a timestamp and the heartbeat sound of the fetus in the form of digital information.2. The handheld device of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound transducer unit is configured to interface with a timer set by a user to control the ultrasound transducer.3. The handheld device of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound transducer unit further comprises an audio member operable as a speaker to generate the heartbeat sound.4. The handheld device of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of a pregnant woman.5. The handheld device of claim 1 , further comprising an alert system actuatable by a user claim 1 , the alert system being configured to send an emergency message to at least one of a hospital management system and a mobile device of a care giver.6. The handheld device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of an audio recorder and a user interface having at least one of soft buttons and hard keys for recording health conditions of a user claim 1 , wherein the audio recorder and user interface are interfaced with the storage unit.7. The handheld device of claim 1 , further ...

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING BODY WEIGHT AND OTHER PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING ITERATIVE AND PERSONALIZED PLANNING, INTERVENTION AND REPORTING CAPABILITY

A nutrition and activity management system is disclosed that monitors energy expenditure of an individual through the use of a body-mounted sensing apparatus. The apparatus is particularly adapted for continuous wear. The system is also adaptable or applicable to measuring a number of other physiological parameters and reporting the same and derivations of such parameters. A weight management embodiment is directed to achieving an optimum or preselected energy balance between calories consumed and energy expended by the user. An adaptable computerized nutritional tracking system is utilized to obtain data regarding food consumed, Relevant and predictive feedback is provided to the user regarding the mutual effect of the user's energy expenditure, food consumption and other measured or derived or manually input physiological contextual parameters upon progress toward said goal. 1278.-. (canceled)279. A system for monitoring human physiological parameters and providing status information therefor , the system comprising: an apparatus adapted for placement on the human body which: (a) receives at least one of (i) detected and (ii) manually input data related to a first human physiological parameter; (b) directly detecting at least a second human physiological parameter; and (c) providing status information with respect to the mutual effect of changes of said first and second human physiological parameters upon each other.280. A system as described in claim 279 , wherein said apparatus is a sensor device for mounting on the human body.281. A system as described in claim 280 , wherein said sensor device is an armband sensor device for mounting on the upper arm of the human body.282. A system as described in claim 280 , wherein said sensor device further comprises at least one sensor for detecting at least one of said first and second human physiological parameters.283. A system as described in claim 280 , wherein said at least one sensor further comprises at least one of ...

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING BODY WEIGHT AND OTHER PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING ITERATIVE AND PERSONALIZED PLANNING, INTERVENTION AND REPORTING CAPABILITY

A nutrition and activity management system is disclosed that monitors energy expenditure of an individual through the use of a body-mounted sensing apparatus. The apparatus is particularly adapted for continuous wear. The system is also adaptable or applicable to measuring a number of other physiological parameters and reporting the same and derivations of such parameters. A weight management embodiment is directed to achieving an optimum or preselected energy balance between calories consumed and energy expended by the user. An adaptable computerized nutritional tracking system is utilized to obtain data regarding food consumed, Relevant and predictive feedback is provided to the user regarding the mutual effect of the user's energy expenditure, food consumption and other measured or derived or manually input physiological contextual parameters upon progress toward said goal. 1278-. (canceled)279. A system for monitoring and managing body weight comprised of:a body mounted detection apparatus for detecting data indicative of human status parameters selected from the group consisting of energy expenditure and nutritional parameters of an individual; anda monitoring unit in communication with said detection apparatus for receiving at least one of (i) manually input and (ii) detected human status parameter data and manipulating said data to provide feedback with respect to the mutual effect of changes in said human status parameters upon each other.280. A system as described in claim 279 , wherein said body mounted detection apparatus comprises at least one sensor for detecting at least one of said human status parameters.281. A system as described in claim 280 , wherein said body mounted detection apparatus is an armband sensor device.282. A system as described in claim 280 , wherein said body mounted detection apparatus further comprises at least one sensor for detecting contextual parameters.283. A system as described in claim 282 , further comprising at least one ...

Temperature-Compensated Analyte Monitoring Devices, Systems, and Methods Thereof

Methods, devices and systems related providing accurate glucose levels in view of temperatures that may adversely affect glucose value. 1. A method of determining an analyte level by compensating for ambient temperature using a single temperature sensor , the method comprising:receiving a sensor signal derived from an in vivo analyte sensor;detecting a temperature measurement from a temperature sensor;determining, with a processor, whether a threshold requirement is exceeded based on the temperature measurement; anddetermining, with the processor, a temperature-compensated analyte sensor signal;wherein when the threshold requirement is not exceeded, the temperature-compensated analyte sensor signal is determined using the temperature measurement; andwherein only when the threshold requirement is exceeded, the temperature-compensated analyte sensor signal is determined using an ambient-compensated temperature that is derived by compensating the temperature measurement for ambient temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ambient-compensated temperature is derived by adding a correction factor to the temperature measurement.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the analyte is glucose.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold requirement is exceeded when a value of the temperature measurement exceeds the threshold requirement.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold requirement is exceeded when a rate-of-change of the temperature measurement exceeds the threshold requirement.6. An analyte monitoring device claim 1 , comprising:a housing;a processor coupled to the housing;wherein an in vivo analyte sensor is communicably coupled to the processor;wherein a temperature sensor is communicably coupled to the processor; and receive a sensor signal from the in vivo analyte sensor;', 'detect a temperature measurement from the temperature sensor;', 'determine whether a threshold requirement is exceeded based on the temperature measurement; and', 'determine ...

MRI THERMAL IMAGING OF WATER TISSUE AND FAT TISSUE USING TRANSVERSE RELAXOMETRY DATA AND PROTON RESONANCE FREQUENCY SHIFT DATA

An apparatus () comprising a magnetic resonance imaging system (), the magnetic resonance imaging system comprising: a magnet () adapted for generating a magnetic field for orientating the magnetic spins of nuclei of a subject () located within an imaging volume (); a radio frequency transceiver () adapted for acquiring magnetic resonance data () using a radio frequency coil (); a computer system () comprising a processor (), wherein the computer system is adapted for controlling the apparatus; and a memory () containing machine readable instructions (), wherein execution of the instructions cause the processor to perform the steps of: acquiring () magnetic resonance data using the magnetic resonance imaging system, wherein the magnetic resonance data comprises transverse relaxometry data, and calculating () the temperature of the subject within a temperature measurement volume () in accordance with the transverse relaxometry data. 1. An apparatus comprising a magnetic resonance imaging system , the magnetic resonance imaging system comprising:a magnet adapted for generating a magnetic field for orientating the magnetic spins of nuclei of a subject located within an imaging volume;a radio frequency transceiver adapted for acquiring magnetic resonance data using a radio frequency coil;a magnetic field gradient coil adapted for spatial encoding of the magnetic spins of nuclei within the imaging volume;a magnetic field gradient coil power supply adapted for supplying current to the magnetic field gradient coil;a computer system comprising a processor, wherein the computer system is adapted for controlling the apparatus; and acquiring magnetic resonance data using the magnetic resonance imaging system, wherein the magnetic resonance data comprises transverse relaxometry T2 or T2 star data, as well as proton resonance frequency shift data, wherein at least the transverse relaxometry T2 or T2 star data is acquired using a turbo spin echo (TSE) sequence, and', 'calculating ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING, DETECTING, AND MONITORING SURFICIAL AND SUBDERMAL INFLAMMATION

Described are imaging apparatus and methods for imaging an area of interest, such as selected regions on a surface of a human or other living subject, by thermal and non-thermal means. Methods of using the apparatus to detect and monitor wounds in an area of interest on a subject are also described. The apparatus and methods have particular utility for detection and monitoring of ulcerations and general wound degradations, as well as of conditions that could result in formation of such lesions. 1. An imaging apparatus , comprising:a first image sensor that produces, when directed toward an area of interest on a surface of a living subject, a thermal image of the area of interest;a second image sensor that produces, when directed toward the area of interest on the surface of the living subject, a non-thermal image of the area of interest;a display; anda controller operably connected to the first image sensor, the second image sensor, and the display,wherein the controller is programmed toalign respective images of the area of interest obtained by the first image sensor and by the second image sensor to produce an aligned image,output the aligned image to the display, andprocess the aligned image,wherein processing the aligned image comprises at least one of(a) determining and analyzing one or more thermal and spatial parameters of the area of interest in the aligned image;(b) determining and integrating one or more thermal and spatial parameters of the area of interest into a model; and(c) animating the aligned image in a time sequence with at least one previously-obtained aligned image of the area of interest.2. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a data-storage device coupled to the controller and configured to store the aligned image.3. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first image sensor comprises an infrared camera.4. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second image sensor comprises a visible-light camera.5. The imaging ...

TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION METHOD AND TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION APPARATUS USING THE SAME

An accuracy-improved temperature estimation method includes measuring a physical attribute of a tissue based on a reference signal and a received signal, a first estimation operation to estimate a first temperature of the tissue based on the physical attribute, calculating at least one parameter used in a bio heat transfer model based on the estimated first temperature, and a second estimation operation to estimate a second temperature of the tissue by using the calculated at least one parameter and the bio heat transfer model. 1. A temperature estimation method comprising:measuring a physical attribute of a tissue;a first estimation operation to estimate a first temperature of the tissue based on the physical attribute;calculating, by a processor, at least one parameter used in a bio heat transfer model based on the estimated first temperature; anda second estimation operation to estimate a second temperature of the tissue by using the calculated at least one parameter and the bio heat transfer model.2. The temperature estimation method of claim 1 , wherein the first estimation operation is performed when a temperature of the tissue exists in a first range claim 1 , andthe second estimation operation is performed when the temperature of the tissue exists in a second range greater than the first range.3. The temperature estimation method of claim 1 , wherein the second estimation operation is performed when the first temperature estimated in the first estimation operation is greater than a predetermined value.4. The temperature estimation method of claim 1 , further comprising removing a lesion by heating the tissue claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the first estimation operation and the second estimation operation is performed at the same time as the removing of the lesion.5. The temperature estimation method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter includes at least one of heat conductivity of the tissue and heat applied to the tissue from the outside of the ...

Method for displaying the temperature field of a biological subject

Measurements for medical diagnostic purposes measure the temperature of parts of the body to diagnose illnesses and for monitoring dynamics of an illness during treatment. This increases accuracy and clarity and simplifies technical implementation. An image of the region of the body of a biological subject under investigation is input into a computer database, with the image being output to a monitor of the computer, wherein the measurement points for measuring the temperature in the region of the subject under investigation are displayed in the image of the subject on the monitor screen and, once the measurements have been taken and the results of the measurements have been processed in the computer, an image of the temperature field is generated by a computer.

3d microwave system and methods

A therapeutic microwave system comprises a support unit having two or more separable segments; a microwave power assembly positioned between two separated segments of the support unit and including two or more microwave power supply devices; position adjustment componentry; and a central processing unit. The system may further include a temperature sensor for monitoring a treated subject's exhaled air temperature in real time and adjusting microwave irradiation accordingly, and a cooling device for controlling the patient's brain temperature during treatment.

Emergency Medical Diagnosis and Communications Device

A portable emergency medical device capable of communicating with a remote location preferably as a cellular telephone that can measure one or more human vital parameters such as pulse rate, body temperature, skin moisture, blood pressure, ECG or blood chemistry and can receive symptoms from a user either by voice recognition or by keypad and can provide an expert medical diagnosis. The device can store a complete medical history for one or more users and can use an expert system to make the diagnosis. The device can make an emergency medical call either on command or automatically requesting help and optionally supplying medical information and/or GPS location information. 1. A personal medical diagnosis apparatus comprising:a cellular telephone module including a processor and memory;a medical expert system disposed in said memory and executable on said processor;a medical probe that measures at least one human medical parameter, said probe being in data communication with said medical expert system; andan input device, including a keyboard and circuitry through which the medical expert system receives symptom data;the expert system receiving imputed symptom data and at least one medical parameter and making a medical diagnosis.2. The personal medical diagnosis apparatus of further comprising a GPS receiver in communication with said processor claim 1 , wherein said processor is adopted to report a geographic location of said medical diagnosis apparatus to a remote station.3. The personal medical diagnosis apparatus of further comprising a housing wherein said medical probe is at least one of:a blood pressure sensor in or deployable from said housing;a pulse rate sensor in or deployable from said housing;a body temperature sensor in or deployable from said housing, or;an ECG interface in or deployable from said housing.4. The personal medical diagnosis apparatus of further comprising a housing wherein said medical probe is at least one of:a blood pressure sensor ...

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.

SWALLOWABLE CAPSULE FOR MONITORING A CONDITION

A swallowable capsule () is provided with a drug reservoir () and at least one sensor (). The drug reservoir () is arranged to hold a pharmaceutical composite. A wall () of the drug reservoir () comprises at least one opening for allowing fluid from the surroundings of the capsule () to enter the drug reservoir () and for allowing dissolved drug or liberated particles of the pharmaceutical composite to enter the surroundings of the capsule (). The at least one sensor () is provided for monitoring a condition of the surroundings of the capsule (). 110. A swallowable capsule () , comprising:{'b': 18', '12', '10', '18', '10, 'a drug reservoir () for holding a pharmaceutical composite, with a wall () comprising at least one opening for allowing fluid from the surroundings of the capsule () to enter the drug reservoir () and for allowing dissolved drug or liberated particles of the pharmaceutical composite to enter the surroundings of the capsule (), and'}{'b': 13', '10, 'at least one sensor () for monitoring a condition of the surroundings of the capsule ().'}210181018. A swallowable capsule () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drug reservoir () can be opened or detached from the capsule () in order to allow placement of the pharmaceutical composite in the reservoir ().310181212. A swallowable capsule () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drug reservoir () comprises a meshed wall () claim 1 , the meshed wall () comprising the at least one opening.41012. A swallowable capsule () as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the meshed wall () is injection molded.51012. A swallowable capsule () as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the meshed wall () comprises meshed metal wires.61013. As swallowable capsule () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor () is capable of providing time-stamped data.7101513. A swallowable capsule () as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a transmitter () coupled to the sensor () for transmitting sensor information regarding the monitored condition to an ...

MEDICAL HAND-HELD MEASURING DEVICE WITH EXCHANGEABLE PROBE

The invention relates to a medical hand-held measuring device for measuring the pH value and/or the temperature of wounds, including a housing () having at least one display () for displaying the particular measured value, operating elements, and a probe () provided at an end of the housing, the probe having a probe arrangement () for producing electrical measurement signals that correspond to the pH value to be measured and/or the temperature to be measured . The probe () is electrically and mechanically connected to the housing () in a removable manner by means of a probe-sided coupling section () and a housing-sided coupling section (). 1. A medical handheld measuring instrument for measuring a pH value or a temperature of wounds , comprising a housing with at least one display for displaying a respective measured value and with control elements , and the handheld measuring instrument comprising a probe provided on an end of the housing with a sensor arrangement for generating electrical measured signals corresponding to a measured pH value or a measured temperature , wherein the probe is mechanically and electrically removably connected to the housing by of a sensor-side coupling section on a housing-side coupling section.2. The medical handheld measuring instrument according to claim 1 , comprising a plurality of like probes connected mechanically and electrically by the sensor-side coupling section with the housing-side coupling section of the handheld measuring instrument.3. The medical handheld measuring instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the probe is sterilizable or usable as a disposable probe.4. The medical handheld measuring instrument according to wherein claim 1 , the probe is provided with probe encoding or identification for identifying and differentiating the probe from other probes of the same type claim 1 , and a processor is provided in the housing for detecting or reading the probe encoding.5. The medical handheld measuring instrument ...

ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND ANALYSIS METHOD

An analysis apparatus which analyses a state of a specimen and includes: a temperature adjustment unit which lowers a temperature of the specimen by cooling the specimen; a light source which heats at least a part of the specimen cooled by the temperature adjustment unit, by illuminating the specimen with light; a first temperature measurement unit which measures a temperature change of the specimen caused by the heating by the light source; and an analysis unit which analyzes the state of the specimen based on the temperature change of the specimen. For example, the first temperature measurement unit has an ultrasonic probe which transmits an ultrasonic pulse to the specimen and receives a reflected wave that is the ultrasonic pulse reflected from the specimen, and measures the temperature of the specimen based on a signal of the reflected wave. 1. An analysis apparatus which analyzes a state of a specimen , the apparatus comprising:a temperature adjustment unit configured to lower a temperature of the specimen by cooling the specimen;a light source which heats at least a part of the specimen cooled by the temperature adjustment unit, by illuminating the specimen with light;a first temperature measurement unit configured to measure a change in the temperature of the specimen caused by the heating by the light source; andan analysis unit configured to analyze the state of the specimen based on the temperature change of the specimen.2. The analysis apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first temperature measurement unit includes:an ultrasonic probe which transmits an ultrasonic pulse to the specimen and receives a reflected wave that is the ultrasonic pulse reflected from the specimen; andan ultrasonic wave analysis unit configured to measure the temperature of the specimen based on a signal of the reflected wave received by the ultrasonic probe,the analysis apparatus further comprisesa storage unit configured to store, into a memory unit, the signal of the ...

MULTI-MODALITY BREAST CANCER TEST SYSTEM

A multi-modality breast cancer test assembly () of the type for detecting the position of potential breast cancer by performing thermography and optical spectroscopy and ultrasound tests (). A contour recorder () takes and stores a contour-shape of the breast and a first contour analysis program () analyzes the contour-shape to generate and store a 3D model () of the breast having at least one testing coordinate () relative to a mass of the breast. At least one diagnostic program () initiates the diagnostic tests () at the at least one testing coordinate () and a data analysis program () analyzes the spatial interrelationship of said tests () at said testing coordinate () to detect the spatial position of a potential breast cancer within the breast. 1108606264464850. A method of detecting the position of potential cancer in a breast of a patient using a contour recorder () and a plurality of diagnostic tests ( , , ) and a computer () having a processor () and a memory () , said method comprising the steps of;taking and storing a contour-shape of the breast,{'b': 112', '114, 'analyzing said contour shape to generate and store a 3D model () of the breast having at least one testing coordinate () relative to the breast,'}{'b': 60', '62', '64', '114, 'performing a plurality of diagnostic tests (, , ) each having a different modality at the testing coordinate (), and'}{'b': 60', '62', '64', '114, 'characterized by analyzing the spatial relationship of the plurality of diagnostic tests (, , ) at the testing coordinate () to detect the spatial position of a potential breast cancer within the breast.'}212. A method as set forth in claim further comprising the steps of;{'b': 60', '62', '64', '60', '62', '64', '114, 'said performing a plurality of diagnostic tests (, , ) including performing at least one of a thermography test () and an optical spectroscopy test () and an ultrasound test () at the testing coordinate ().'}310822465054561101161201221241261285890100102104106106. ...

Systems And Methods For Using Photoplethysmography In The Administration Of Narcotic Reversal Agents

Provided according to embodiments of the present invention are methods of monitoring and treating respiratory depression that include securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to a central source site of an individual; administering a central nervous system (CNS) depressant to the individual; processing PPG signals front the PPG sensor with a computer in communication with the PPG sensor; and administering a narcotic reversal agent to the individual if the PPG signals or a physiological parameter derived therefrom are outside a preset value range. Related systems are also described. 1. A method of monitoring and treating respiratory depression comprising:securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to a central source site of an individual;administering a central nervous system (CNS) depressant to the individual;processing PPG signals from the PPG sensor with a controller in communication with the PPG sensor; andadministering a narcotic reversal agent to the individual if the PPG signals or a physiological parameter derived therefrom are outside a preset value range.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the narcotic reversal agent is administered to the individual if a respiration rate of the individual is outside the preset value range.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the narcotic reversal agent is administered to the individual if a respiratory effort of the individual is outside the preset value range.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the narcotic reversal agent is naloxone.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising securing to the individual an additional sensor configured to determine at least one parameter selected from respiration rate claim 1 , end-tidal carbon dioxide content claim 1 , blood pressure claim 1 , heart rate and heart rate variability.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the narcotic reversal agent is administered if (a) the PPG signals or a physiological parameter derived therefrom are outside a first preset value range; and (b) a ...

SENSOR GUIDE WIRE

The present invention relates to a sensor guide wire () for intravascular measurements of at least one variable in a living body, which sensor guide wire () has a proximal region (), a distal sensor region () and a tip region (). The sensor guide wire () comprises, a sensor element arranged in said sensor region (), a tip region core wire () having a longitudinal axis () and extending essentially along said tip region (), and a coil () arranged in said tip region (). The coil () at least partly encloses said tip region core wire (), and a distal tip joint () is arranged at a distal end () of said sensor guide wire () for attaching said coil () to said tip region core wire (). A major part of said tip region core wire () has a circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis (). 1112341. Sensor guide wire () for intravascular measurements of at least one variable in a living body , which sensor guide wire () has a proximal region () , a distal sensor region () and a tip region () , the sensor guide wire () comprises:{'b': '3', 'a sensor element arranged in said sensor region (),'}{'b': 5', '6', '4, 'a tip region core wire () having a longitudinal axis () and extending essentially along said tip region (),'}{'b': 7', '4, 'a coil () arranged in said tip region (),'}{'b': 7', '4', '8', '9', '1', '7', '5', '5', '6, 'which coil () at least partly encloses said tip region core wire (), wherein a distal tip joint () is arranged at a distal end () of said sensor guide wire () for attaching said coil () to said tip region core wire (), characterized in that a major part of said tip region core wire () has a circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis ().'}21564. Sensor guide wire () according to claim 1 , wherein said tip region core wire () has a circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis () in the entire tip region ().315. Sensor guide wire () according to claim 1 , wherein said major part ...

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

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

DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR ESTIMATING BIORHYTHM

Provided is a biorhythm estimation device including a reference rhythm curve storage unit configured to store a reference rhythm curve that is created as a biorhythm curve representing a property of intra-day fluctuation of an indicator value of biological information based on experimental subject samples, a biological information measurement unit configured to noninvasively measure the biological information of an experimental subject, an indicator value calculation unit configured to calculate the indicator value from a measurement value of the biological information, an experimental-subject rhythm curve creation unit configured to fit the reference rhythm curve to the indicator value of the experimental subject to create an experimental-subject rhythm curve whose target is the experimental subject, an experimental-subject rhythm curve storage unit configured to store the experimental-subject rhythm curve, and a biorhythm estimation unit configured to apply the indicator value to the experimental-subject rhythm curve to estimate biorhythm of the experimental subject. 1. A biorhythm estimation device comprising:a reference rhythm curve storage unit configured to store a reference rhythm curve based on a plurality of experimental subject samples, the reference rhythm curve being created as a biorhythm curve representing a property of intra-day fluctuation of an indicator value of biological information;a biological information measurement unit configured to noninvasively measure the biological information of an experimental subject;an indicator value calculation unit configured to calculate the indicator value from a measurement value of the biological information;an experimental-subject rhythm curve creation unit configured to fit the reference rhythm curve to the indicator value calculated from the measurement value obtained by noninvasively measuring the biological information of the experimental subject to create an experimental-subject rhythm curve whose target ...

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.

SINGLE INJECTION METHODS FOR OBTAINING CONDUCTANCE MEASUREMENTS WITHIN LUMINAL ORGANS USING IMPEDANCE DEVICES

Single injection methods for obtaining conductance measurements within luminal organs using impedance devices. In at least one method embodiment, the method is performed by introducing at least part of an impedance device into a mammalian luminal organ, the impedance device comprising an elongated body and a detector positioned along the elongated body, obtaining conductance measurements indicative of a fluid native to the mammalian luminal organ and indicative of a fluid injection while the detector is present within and outside of the lumen of the outer sheath, and calculating a size parameter of the mammalian luminal organ based in part upon some of the obtained conductance measurements. 1. A method for obtaining one or more conductance measurements using an impedance device , the method comprising the steps of:introducing at least part of an impedance device into a mammalian luminal organ, the impedance device comprising an elongated body and a detector positioned along the elongated body;obtaining a first conductance measurement using the detector while the detector is surrounded by an outer sheath surrounding at least part of the impedance device, the first conductance measurement indicative of a fluid native to the mammalian luminal organ present within a lumen of the outer sheath;obtaining a second conductance measurement using the detector while the detector is surrounded by the outer sheath, the second conductance measurement indicative of a first injection of a first solution of a first compound through the lumen of the outer sheath;moving the impedance device and/or the outer sheath relative to one another so that the outer sheath no longer surrounds the detector;obtaining a third conductance measurement using the detector, the third conductance measurement indicative of the fluid native to the mammalian luminal organ;obtaining a fourth conductance measurement using the detector, the fourth conductance measurement indicative of a second injection of the ...

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CALIBRATING A CALORIC TEST

This document provides methods and materials for calibrating a caloric assay. For example, caloric calibration devices and methods for using caloric calibration devices to calibrate a caloric test are provided. 1. A calibration device for calibrating a caloric medium , wherein said device comprises a housing defining a channel having a proximal end and a distal end , wherein said proximal end is open , wherein said distal end comprises a cap , wherein the length of said channel is between 15 mm and 200 mm , and wherein the diameter of said channel is between 3 mm and 12 mm.2. The calibration device of claim 1 , wherein said housing insulates said channel from temperature changes outside of said housing.34-. (canceled)5. The calibration device of claim 1 , wherein said cap is a membrane.6. The calibration device of claim 1 , wherein said cap comprises latex or rubber material.7. The calibration device of claim 1 , wherein said cap comprises piezoelectric crystal claim 1 , glass claim 1 , metal claim 1 , a composite material claim 1 , or a ceramic material.8. (canceled)9. The calibration device of claim 1 , wherein said channel bends to approximate the curves of an ear canal.1020-. (canceled)21. A kit for calibrating a caloric medium claim 1 , wherein said kit comprises a calibration device and a temperature measurement instrument claim 1 , wherein said calibration device comprises a housing defining a channel having a proximal end and a distal end claim 1 , wherein said proximal end is open claim 1 , wherein said distal end comprises a cap having an inner surface that faces towards said proximal end and an outer surface that faces away from said proximal end claim 1 , wherein the length of said channel is between 15 mm and 200 mm claim 1 , wherein the diameter of said channel is between 3 mm and 12 mm claim 1 , wherein an air or water caloric stimulus is capable of being delivered into said channel from said proximal end claim 1 , and wherein said temperature ...