СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ОБМАННЫХ ОБЪЕКТОВ И АНАЛИЗА ЖИЗНЕННОСТИ

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ИЗВЛЕЧЕНИЯ ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ ИЗ ПОСЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬНОСТЕЙ ВИДЕОКАДРОВ

System und Verfahren zur automatisierten Kanülierung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (100) zur datenabhängigen automatisierten Kanülierung der Blutgefäße von Patienten, insbesondere für die Hämodialsye, aufweisend: mindestens einen Kanülierautomaten (1), der für die automatisierte Kanülierung der Blutgefäße von Patienten eingerichtet ist, ein Steuerungssystem (50, 51), das mindestens eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung aufweist und das zur Ausführung eines Steuerungsverfahrens eingerichtet ist, das den mindestens einen Kanülierautomaten in Abhängigkeit von Programmparametern steuert, mindestens eine Benutzerschnittstelleneinrichtung (80), mittels der eine Benutzereingabe ermöglicht wird, durch die ein Patient am Steuerungssystem (50, 51) angemeldet wird, wobei in Folge dieser Anmeldung vom Steuerungssystem eine dem angemeldeten Patienten individuell zugeordnete Patientenkennung verwendet wird, die als angemeldete Patientenkennung bezeichnet wird, und wobei das Steuerungssystem dazu eingerichtet ist, die Programmparameter in Abhängigkeit ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR CHARACTERISING A PERSON OR ANIMAL

Fuzzy-neural face recognition

A face recognition method identifies each of M persons based on a plurality of feature vectors extracted from a face image of each person, wherein each of the feature vectors contains N feature elements, and calculates a minimum, a maximum and a medium feature element value for each of the N feature elements. Then, fuzzification functions for each of the N feature elements are generated 110 based on the minimum, the maximum and medium feature element values and each of the feature vectors is fuzzified 120. A neural network 130 is trained by using the fuzzified feature vectors to thereby make the neural network identify a person corresponding to a fuzzified feature vector.

Educational card game

The invention provides a finger puppet comprising a finger stall (30) formed of a resilient material and having a generally tubular configuration with a base area (31) extending generally parallel to the axis of the finger stall on the outer surface thereof. A plurality of inter-changeable human or animal facial head parts (33 to 37), each comprising a portion adapted to be secured to said base area by mutually engaging spigot and bore arrangements is also provided whereby each of said head parts is additionally spatially located on said base area by abutment with a portion of an adjacent head part. The arrangement allows the finger stall to be articulated to provide animation of the features.

System for vital sign detection from a video stream

A method of detecting a heart rate of a subject based on a sequence of video frames featuring the subject is disclosed. The method comprises, at a processing device, receiving a video stream comprising the sequence of video frames, and performing face detection on frames of the video sequence to detect a face of the subject in the frames. Motion of the face between frames of the video sequence is analysed based on the face detection and a first estimated pulse frequency is determined based on the face motion. Colour changes in pixels of the detected face between frames of the video sequence are also analysed, and a second estimated pulse frequency is determined based on the colour changes. A heart rate of the subject is then determined based on the first and second estimated pulse frequencies. A confidence value indicating a confidence that the estimated pulse frequency corresponds to the heart rate may be calculated for each estimate and the heart rate that has the greatest associated ...

Improvements in Camera Viewfinders for Preparing Overlay Images

To enable the customer of a hairdresser to appreciate the appearance to be given by a hairstyle, a photograph is taken of the face of the customer and has superimposed upon it a representation of the hairstyle. To ensure that the image of the face appearing in the photograph corresponds in scale to the representation of the hairstyle, the face of the subject as viewed through the viewfinder system of the camera is compared with a template in the form of a silhouette 2 of a human face on a suitable mount, conveniently a mirror 1 of the viewfinder system of the camera. ...

Identity verification

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR CHARACTERISING A PERSON OR ANIMAL

Passenger health screening and monitoring

Method of determining health conditions of vehicle occupants in a first trip from sensor 1008, and adjusting a second trip of the vehicle based on the condition of the occupants of the first trip (see para 119). It may include carrying few users or only users at low risk of infection during the following journey (next car share/car pool trip) due to the heath condition of the user from the previous journey. Risk of infection of the user of the following journey may be determined based on the subsequent users’ demographics. The route of the second trip may be adjusted such as to include few users or only those who are at low risk of infection; and the interior of the vehicle may be modified (e.g. seating arrangement, partition, airflow circulation, see para 114-116).

IDENTITY VERIFICATION

IDENTITY VERIFICATION

IDENTITY VERIFICATION

SEARCH EYEGLASSES

FACE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

FACE IMAGING SYSTEM TO THE PICTURE RECORDING AND AUTOMATED CONFIRMATION OF THE IDENTITY

Method and system for abnormality detection

H:14dxlaer vekNRPobl\DCC\DXL23!047 Ldox- ! An abnormality determination system for determining an abnormality of an individual within a learning environment, including: a monitor, including one or more imaging devices, said imaging devices configured to generate imaging signals; and an abnormality detection server device, including: a communications interface to receive data; at least one computer processor to execute program instructions; and a memory, coupled to the at least one computer processor, to store program instructions for execution by the at least one computer processor to automatically: receive imaging signals from the monitor; process the imaging signals to generate imaging data; process the imaging data to detect the individual, and to generate corresponding identity data representing the identity of the individual; and identify an abnormality of the individual based on at least one of: physical detection data representing the detection of a physical characteristic of ...

Remote monitoring of vital signs

A method of remote monitoring of vital signs by detecting the PPG signal in an image of a subject taken by a video camera such as a webcam. The PPG signal is identified by auto-regressive analysis of ambient light reflected from a region of interest on the subject's skin. Frequency components of the ambient light and aliasing artefacts resulting from the frame rate of the video camera are cancelled by auto-regressive analysis of ambient light reflected from a region of interest not on the subject's skin, e.g. in the background. This reveals the spectral content of the ambient light allowing identification of the subject's PPG signal. Heart rate, oxygen saturation and breathing rate are obtained from the PPG signal. The values can be combined into a wellness index based on a statistical analysis of the values.

Detecting facial liveliness

Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums for detecting facial liveliness are provided. Implementations include actions of processing first and second facial images of a subject to determine first and second corneal reflections of an object, the first and second facial images being captured at first and second sequential time points, determining a corneal reflection change of the object based on the determined first and second corneal reflections, comparing the determined corneal reflection change of the object to a known change associated with the first and second time points, and determining facial liveliness of the subject based on a result of the comparison. The known change can be a motion of a camera device or an illumination change of an illuminator.

Imaging apparatus

BIOMETRIC SENSOR DEVICE FOR DIGITAL QUANTITATIVE PHENOTYPING

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

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VIDEO-BASED MONITORING OF VITAL SIGNS

The present invention relates to the field of medical monitoring, and in particular non-contact, video-based monitoring of pulse rate, respiration rate, motion, and oxygen saturation. Systems and methods are described for capturing images of a patient, producing intensity signals from the images, filtering those signals to focus on a physiologic component, and measuring a vital sign from the filtered signals.

COMPUTERIZED REPLACEMENT TEMPLE FOR STANDARD EYEWEAR

In various embodiments, a computerized eyewear retrofit kit comprises a replacement temple configured to replace a temple of a pair of eyewear. The replacement temple comprises an elongated body having a first end configured to attach the replacement temple to the eyewear, at least one of a first group of one or more sensors coupled to the elongated body or a second group of one or more sensors configured to couple to a frame of the standard pair of eyewear. The at least one of the first or second group of sensors are for sensing at least one of a physiological characteristic of the wearer or an environmental characteristic associated with the wearer. The eyewear retrofit kit also comprises at least one processor and a power source that are operatively coupled to at least one of the first group or the second group of the one or more sensors.

Apparatus for detecting an environment and for [...] with a user.

Ein Gerät (1) zur Erfassung einer Umgebung und zur Interaktion mit einem Benutzer durch Sprachsteuerung und Sprachwiedergabe umfasst ein Gehäuse, in welchem mindestens folgende Komponenten aufgenommen sind: eine Kamera (20) zur optischen Erfassung der Umgebung, ein Mikrofon (50) zur akustischen Erfassung der Umgebung, ein Lautsprecher (51) zur Wiedergabe akustischer Information und eine Schnittstelle (31) zur Verbindung mit einem Datennetzwerk. Das Gehäuse ist derart ausgebildet, dass es ortsfest in einer Räumlichkeit anbringbar ist. Das Gerät umfasst weiter eine Steuerung (30), die Daten von der Kamera (20) und vom Mikrofon (50) empfängt, den Lautsprecher (51) ansteuert und über die Schnittstelle (31) mit einer auf einem mobilen Endgerät (70) des Benutzers installierten Applikation kommuniziert.

Vorrichtung zur Zutrittssteuerung mit physikalischer Desinfektion.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Zutrittssteuerung. Die Vorrichtung (1) umfasst eine erste physikalische Sperre (1) zur Begrenzung eines Bestrahlungsraums (2) entlang einer Durchgangsrichtung (A). Sie umfasst weiter eine Bestrahlungsvorrichtung (10.1, 10.2) zur Beaufschlagung eines Lebewesens im Bestrahlungsraum (2) mit optischer Strahlung in einem Wellenlängenbereich von zwischen 200 und 230 nm, besonders bevorzugt mit optischer Strahlung mit einem Peak in einem Wellenlängenbereich von zwischen 207 und 222 nm. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ebenfalls ein Verfahren zur Zutrittssteuerung sowie eine Verwendung einer genannten Vorrichtung.

Sleep monitoring system and method

Device for the assembly, in particular, of identikit pictures.

PROCEEDED Of ACQUISITION AUTOMATES AND ASSISTS ANATOMICAL SURFACES

PROCECE AND APPARATUS TO TEST A FORM OF HAIRSTYLE IN IMAGE

Device for the assembly, in particular, of identikit pictures.

MEDICAL DEVICE FOR the MEASUREMENT AND the TREATMENT Of a PARAMETER OF HEALTH Of a PATIENT

L'invention concerne un médical comprenant un dispositif de mesure d'un paramètre de santé d'un patient, un dispositif de prise d'une empreinte identifiant le patient, un dispositif de communication avec un serveur distant et un moyen de commande, le moyen de commande étant adapté pour, lorsqu'il est activé par le patient : • activer le dispositif de mesure d'un paramètre de santé du patient, et obtenir en retour un paramètre mesuré, • activer le dispositif de prise d'empreinte et obtenir en retour une empreinte prise, puis, • fournir le paramètre mesuré et l'empreinte prise au dispositif de communication pour transmission du paramètre mesuré et de l'empreinte prise au serveur distant.

FACE IMAGE PROCESSOR USING TWO-DIMENSIONAL TEMPLATE

PURPOSE: To extract nostrils and eyes at high speed without being affected by attached information by converting eye candidates to data, having plural luminance values inside eye areas, and determining the eyes and positions thereof within the extracted candidates. CONSTITUTION: A CPU reads the image data of a face image, outputted from a CCD camera from an image memory for storing the image data of the face image and inputs these data to a face image input means 4, an area, where the existence of eyes is estimated, is estimated by an eye area setting means 5, and the eye candidates are extracted by performing luminance conversion in an eye candidate extracting means 6. In this case, data on which luminance conversion is applied, are preserved in a memory different from that of input images, so that the input image data can be referred to later as well. Furthermore, eye candidates and eye positions are determined from the extracted area by an eye determining means 7. Additionally, the eye ...

Face identifying device, character image searching system, program for controlling face identifying device, computer readable recording medium, and method for controlling face identifying device

COMBINING DATA SOURCES TO PROVIDE ACCURATE EFFORT MONITORING

By combining data from different sensors (on fitness device, mobile smartphone, smart clothing, other devices or people in same location), an intelligent system provides a better indicator of an individual's physical effort, using rich data sources to enhance quantified metrics such as distance/pace/altitude gain, to provide a clearer picture of an individual's exercise and activity.

Augmented reality information system for use with a medical device

An augmented-reality system for providing information relating to a wearable medical device and/or a patient wearing a medical device. An augmented-reality enabled computing device includes an image acquisition device, a user interface operatively coupled to the image acquisition device, the user interface configured to receive streaming images of a scene having one or more predetermined recognizable features, and a processor operably connected to the user interface. The processor is configured receive the streaming images, analyze the one or more predetermined recognizable features to determine a context of the scene, retrieve information relating to at least one of the medical device and the patient wearing the medical device, the information corresponding to the determined context of the scene, and augment the received streaming images with contextual information relating to at least one of the medical device and the patient wearing the medical device.

Transcranial doppler spectroscopy for assessment of brain cognitive functions

A noninvasive method to determine cerebral blood flow velocity response to face recognition tasks of a human subject, including steps of obtaining a subject's cerebral blood flow velocity in cerebral arteries on both sides of the brain using a microcomputer integrated with a transcranial Doppler ultrasound instrument with two probes placed on the temples and sample volumes focused on cerebral vessels on both sides and calculating laterality index for both arteries. Simultaneously, testing the subject with face or object processing tasks presented on the screen of a digital computer while monitoring the mean blood flow velocity during each stage of the task in real-time. Processing the acquired data to determine the spectrum analysis using a microcomputer that is operatively connected to a computer workstation for image retrieval and cross matching.

FACIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH RELEASABLY ENGAGED COMPONENTS

Method and apparatus for positioning subjects before a single camera

A system and method of positioning a head of a subject to be photographed by a single camera uses a mirror and at least one collimated light beam. The single camera is positioned so that there is a selected specific location in space within a field of view of the camera at which the head or eye of the subject is desired to be positioned. A light source directs a collimated light beam or light sheet so that the light beam or light sheet intersects a line running from the mirror through the selected specific location in space and can be seen by an eye at the selected specific location in space that is looking at the mirror. The user is told to position his head across from the mirror and move his head until he sees the collimated light beam or light sheet and his eye in the mirror. When the subject is so positioned the single camera can take an image of the eye from which the subject can be identified. If desired a second mirror can be used in place of the light source.

Pattern Detection and Location in a Processed Image

The present invention is a method of processing a video image in an electronic video processor, including the steps of receiving an input image having an input field of view, generating a processed image from the input image, and having an output field of view smaller than the input field of view, searching for a predetermined pattern within the input image, providing an indication when the predetermined pattern is found in the input image, zooming the processed image to the input field of view and highlighting the predetermined pattern in the processed image in response to the indication.

CAPTURING DATA FOR INDIVIDUAL PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING

A method for capturing images of an individual to determine wellness for such individual, including establishing baseline physiological data for the individual, and baseline capture condition data for the individual; detecting and identifying the presence of the individual in the image capture environment; providing semantic data associated with the individual; capturing one or more images of the individual during a capture event and determining the capture conditions present during the capture event; using the event capture conditions, the baseline physiological data for the individual and the baseline capture condition data to determine the acceptability of event captured images; and using the acceptable images and the semantic data in determining the wellness of the individual.

Method And Apparatus For Radiographic Imaging

A radiographic X-ray apparatus is equipped with multiple devices for the acquisition of anatomical data, in particular cameras. These devices are used to facilitate and automate the imaging process, providing: before exposure the automated identification of the specific anatomical features of the patient and the optimized presetting of the exposure technique factors and projection geometry, tailored on the actual anatomy of the patient; during exposure the optimized X-ray dose modulation, either automatically or selected by the operator, in order to correctly expose the various regions of interest, and accordingly impart reduced dose to other body parts, according to the actual anatomy of the patient and imaging requirements; after exposure the possibility to complement the radiographic image with additional information about the internal and external anatomy, providing valuable tools for the medical analysis and diagnosis.

Face imaging system for recordal and automated identity confirmation

A face imaging system for recordal and/or automated identity confirmation, including a camera unit and a camera unit controller. The camera unit includes a video camera, a rotatable mirror system for directing images of the security area into the video camera, and a ranging unit for detecting the presence of a target and for providing target range data, comprising distance, angle and width information, to the camera unit controller. The camera unit controller includes software for detecting face images of the target, tracking of detected face images, and capture of high quality face images. A communication system is provided for sending the captured face images to an external controller for face verification, face recognition and database searching. Face detection and face tracking is performed using the combination of video images and range data and the captured face images are recorded and/or made available for face recognition and searching.

Biological information measurement device and method for determining correctness of biological information

A biological information measurement device includes: an information input request unit configured to request an input of identification information at each of a plurality of timings after measurement of the biological information is started; a personal identification unit configured to determine whether a user wearing the biological information measurement device is a pre-registered person in synchronization with each of the plurality of timings, based on the identification information; an identification result information generation unit configured to generate identification result information indicative of a relationship between a first number of times that the request is made by the information input request unit and a second number of times that the user is determined to be the pre-registered person by the personal identification unit; and a correctness determination unit configured to determine correctness of the biological information on the basis of the identification result information ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING STROKE SYSTEMS

A stroke detection system analyzes images of a person's face over time to detect asymmetric changes in the position of certain reference points that are consistent with sagging or drooping that may be symptomatic of a stroke or TIA. On detecting possible symptoms of a stroke or TIA, the system may alert caregivers or others, and log the event in a database. Identifying stroke symptoms automatically may enable more rapid intervention, and identifying TIA symptoms may enable diagnostic and preventative care to reduce the risk of a future stroke.

Virtual reality medical application system

Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient by positioning the patient for a predetermined medical mission; sensing biometric and physical conditions of a patient during the mission, and displaying a multimedia interaction with the patient to keep the patient in a predetermined position to improve efficacy of a medical mission.

DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED VISITORS

An unauthorized visitor system collects an image of a person detected in a room of a patient. The system identifies reference points on the person's face, for example, points along the cheeks, jowls, and/or brow. The system may compare the reference points to reference points of images associated with registered visitors. The system then determines, based on the comparison, if the person is a registered visitor. One or more designated recipients may be alerted if the person is not a registered visitor or if the person breaches a patient identification zone established around a particular patient. The system may also register the person in a database of visitors. 1. A system for detecting unauthorized visitors , the system comprising:one or more 3D motion sensors located to provide the one or more 3D motion sensors with a view of a person and surrounding area to be monitored; and utilize one or more images received from the one or more 3D motion sensors to identify the person being monitored;', 'detect when a visitor enters the view of the one or more 3D motion sensors;', 'using one or more images received from the one or more 3D motion sensors, determine whether the visitor is an unauthorized visitor by identifying a plurality of reference points on the face of the visitor to compare to a plurality of registered reference points on the faces of registered visitors;', 'initiate an alert being sent to one or more designated recipients; and', 'determine whether the unauthorized visitor made one or more corrective actions based on information received from the one or more 3D motion sensors after the alert is sent to one or more designated recipients., 'a computerized monitoring system communicatively coupled to the one or more 3D motion sensors, the computerized monitoring system configured to2. The system of further comprising a central communication system communicatively coupled to the computerized monitoring system claim 1 , wherein initiating the alert to one or ...

Secure communications with sensitive user information through a vehicle

Systems of a vehicle and the operations thereof are provided. The vehicle can associate sensitive information for a user of the vehicle. Then, the vehicle can automatically provide the sensitive information for either the driver and/or passenger to a third party in an interaction with the third party. As such, user employ the automated systems of the vehicle for interactions with third parties.

ОДНОРАЗОВЫЙ ПОРТАТИВНЫЙ ДИАГНОСТИЧЕСКИЙ ПРИБОР И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ И ПРИРОДНЫХ ОБРАЗЦОВ

Использование: для исследования биологических и природных образцов (проб). Сущность изобретения заключается в том, что используют одноразовый портативный диагностический прибор и соответствующую систему и способ, в котором биологический и(или) природный исследуемый образец вводят в реакцию с реактивами. Диагностический прибор служит для исследования образца и имеет датчик для регистрации данных исследований. Диагностический прибор сопряжен с электронным устройством и передает ему данные исследований. Процессор электронного устройства применяет алгоритмы к данным исследований с целью генерации высокочувствительных и точных количественных результатов исследований. Элемент представления электронного устройства представляет результаты исследований пользователю. Диагностический прибор предназначен для удаления или для стерилизации и повторного использования после приема данных исследований электронным устройством. Электронным устройством может являться, например, устройство мобильной связи, ...

Vorrichtung zur extrakorporalen Blutbehandlung mit einer Rundum-Anzeige

Vorrichtung (1) zur extrakorporalen Blutbehandlung mit einer Steuereinheit (9) und einer Anzeigevorrichtung (2), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung (1) zur extrakorporalen Blutbehandlung mit einer Personenortungs-/erkennungsvorrichtung (4) ausgestattet ist und die Personenortungs-/erkennungsvorrichtung (4) und die Anzeigevorrichtung (2) über die Steuereinheit (9) in Informationsaustauschkontakt zueinander stehen und die Personenortungs-/erkennungsvorrichtung (4) dazu angepasst ist, Informationen über den Standpunkt einer Person, die sich im Umfeld der Vorrichtung (1) zur extrakorporalen Blutbehandlung befindet, einzuholen und zu verarbeiten, und die Anzeigevorrichtung (2) dazu angepasst ist, auf einem Display (3; 7) Informationen in Abhängigkeit vom Standpunkt der Person so darzustellen, dass sie vom Standpunkt der Person aus einsehbar sind.

Remote patient monitoring

Educational apparatus with planar elements

Digital image processing apparatus, method of controlling the same, and recording medium for storing program for executing the method

Digital image indexing to provide a relation index or intimacy score based on the number of times individuals appear together in images.

A digital image processing apparatus for easily obtaining information regarding a face, a method of controlling the same, and a recording medium for storing a program for executing the method. The digital image processing apparatus includes a face recognition unit recognising a face from an image, a face index assignment unit assigning a face index to the recognized face if the face recognised from the image is not a previously recognised face, and a relation index update unit that, if the image includes a second face, updates a relation index corresponding to the number of times the first face and second face appear together in a plurality of images. The face index may comprise personal information. The relation index update unit may comprise a relation index assignment unit for assigning a relation index to the first face if the first face does not have a relation index corresponding to the second face and a relation index modifier for modifying the relation index if the first face already ...

Remote monitoring of vital signs

EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS INCORPORATING COMPOSITE REPRESENTATIONS

Methods and systems for collecting spirometry data

Passenger health screening and monitoring

ERKENNUNGSSYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING PERSONS

Image recognition-based dosage form dispensers

This invention provides a dosage form dispenser, comprising a casing comprising a first portion adapted for insertion within an oral cavity of a subject and a second portion adapted to encase a dosage form dispensing mechanism located therewithin; at least one camera positioned on said second portion of said casing, further positioned to capture a field of view of a portion of a face of a subject, wherein said field of view comprises at least a portion of a base view of the nose of said subject; a dosage form dispensing mechanism; a microprocessor and associated memory for processing and storing user authentication information, comparing images relayed from said at least one camera to at least one stored user standard and providing authentication when a match is established; and an interface connected to said dispensing mechanism, which promotes dispensing said dosage form when said authentication has been obtained. Methods for dispensing a dosage form directly within an oral cavity of ...

Chemical impairment detection system and method of use to reduce circumvention

CHEMICAL IMPAIRMENT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE TO REDUCE CIRCUMVENTION Abstract A method for detecting chemical impairment and a chemical impairment detection system are disclosed. The system (10) comprises a video surveillance system (18) adapted to record a facial image of a tester, the video surveillance system (18) having a camera with a lens having a field of view from which the camera 10 views images and distinguishes whether those images have appropriate construction or contrast of light intensity. The system (10) further comprises a control and relay module (30) having a proper view and position determiner adapted to determine whether the facial image of the tester is properly positioned within the field of view during a chemical impairment detection test, and a test is prompter to alert the tester when to begin the chemical impairment detection test. The system (10) further comprises a chemical impairment detection sampling device (12) in operable communication with and ...

Methods and systems for compliance confirmation and incentives

MULTIPLE BIOMETRICS ENROLLMENT AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM

A system and method for providing quick retrieval of personal medical history profile includes maintaining in a database for each of a plurality of individuals a medical history profile and corresponding at least one biometric characteristic. The medical history profile is retrieved from the database based on one or multiple biometric characteristics of the individual.

WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

A wearable medical device includes a frame and a lens coupled to the frame. The lens is configured to be positioned proximate eyes of a user. At least one lamp device is coupled to the frame. The at least one lamp device emits light forward from the frame. A controller activates and controls the at least one lamp device.

REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING AND MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM

The present invention relates to systems and methods for remotely monitoring the health of a patient in a real-time, continuous manner, remotely deliver therapeutic medications to the patient, and facilitating communication between the patient and a remotely located patient care provider.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ADAPTIVE RULE BASED COGNITIVE STIMULATION TO A USER

A method and system for providing evolving, highly variable, long-term on-going cognitive stimulation over a broad spectrum of cognitive domains. The user is presented with a series of entertaining audio/visual activities customized for the user, based on the user's life experience and cognitive level, each activity providing stimulation in one or more cognitive domains. The activities themselves and their level of challenge may change, in real time, over both the short- and the long term, varying in relation to current and historical user response patterns, creating an experience that remains engaging, with on-going use, over a period of months or years.

METHOD FOR FINDING AND DIGITALLY EVALUATING ILLEGAL IMAGE MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method for finding and digitally evaluating illegal image material, wherein a data memory is searched for image material. According to the invention, image material that is found is classified as potentially illegal image material (pi) or as legal image material by means of a classification method on the basis of an image content that is presented. The image material graded as potentially illegal (pi) has the age of the persons shown determined, and potentially illegal image material (pi) which shows at least one person whose ascertained age (A) is below a prescribed age (vA) is graded as illegal image material. Biometric features of the persons shown in the illegal image material are detected and are compared with at least one database which contains biometric features. In the illegal image material, at least one further feature which it contains is detected and is compared with at least one appropriate database.

METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED AND ASSISTED ACQUISITION OF ANATOMICAL SURFACES

Dans un procédé, on effectue une première acquisition pré opératoire des surfaces anatomiques pour créer un premier modèle numérique. On effectue une seconde acquisition per opératoire par balayage des surfaces pour créer un second modèle numérique par des moyens de repérage des coordonnées des surfaces, supportés par un bras robotisé. On effectue une mise en correspondance par recalage des modèles. Le balayage consiste à effectuer un repérage préliminaire des coordonnées de points remarquables des surfaces manuellement, assisté par le bras robotisé, des moyens de repérage au niveau des points pour construire un repère et à déterminer une zone de balayage. On crée un modèle intermédiaire depuis le repère et au moins un des points. On effectue un recalage préliminaire des modèles. On effectue un balayage automatique de la zone déterminée. Le procédé peut être utile dans l'aide assistée par robotique pour l'acquisition de surfaces anatomiques et pour le recalage surfacique.

BIOMETRIC RECOGNITION METHOD

AUTOMATIC SYSTEM OF FORMATION OF IMAGES OF FACE FOR REGISTER AND CONFIRMATION OF IDENTITY

METHOD OF MANIPULATING CEPHALOMETRIC LINE TRACINGS

This invention is a method for producing a cephalometric lateral profile usable for growth forecasts and treatment simulations particularly for use by orthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons. The method includes obtaining a lateral cephalometric x-ray image of a subject (2), creating a poly-line outline of the lateral profile of the image (4), identifying a set of pre-defined points on the outline (6), and converting the poly-line outline to a corresponding series of Bezier curves using the identified points as anchor points (8). The pre-defined points preferably include a set of points on the poly-line outline at which the ratio of the subject's soft tissue to the subject's hard tissue is known, e.g.,the glabella, the soft nasion, the tip of the nose, the subnasal, the soft A point, the upper lip, the upper lip embrasure, the lower lip embrasure, the lower lip, the soft B point, the chin, and the soft menton.

Systems and Methods for Biometric Tamper Detection

Various embodiments provide systems and methods for detecting tampering with a monitoring device using biometric data.

Vision protection method and systems thereof

A vision protection method is provided to ensure a viewer to rest his/her eyes after viewing on an electronic device for a certain period, wherein the eyesight protection method includes the steps of detecting at least one of eye activities of the viewer and working parameter of the electronic device in a working mode of the electronic device during the viewer is working on a current work displaying by the electronic device; switching the working mode of the electronic device to a resting mode when an abnormal eye activity of the viewer is detected; and switching the electronic device from the resting mode back to the working mode to resume the display of the current work of the electronic device. Therefore, the viewer is enforced to rest his/her eyes after every certain period.

Apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment comprising all-round display

An apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment comprising a control unit and a display device, wherein the apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment is equipped with a person locating and identifying device and the person locating and identifying device and the display device are in contact of information exchange with each other via the control unit and the person locating and identifying device is adapted to obtain and to process information about the position of a person being located in the environment of the apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment, and the display device is adapted to display on a display information in response to the position of the person so that it is visible from the position of the person.

Secure data entry device

The invention relates generally to secure data entry devices and methods of using such devices. A secure data entry device is provided that includes an integrated imaging device arranged such that it captures at least one image of a user during a transaction. The at least one image is processed in order to generate a biometric pattern. In one embodiment the at least one image includes a user's face and the processing involves applying a facial recognition algorithm to the at least one image to generate the biometric pattern. In some embodiments the biometric pattern is compared to a trusted biometric pattern in order to determine whether to approve or decline the transaction.

Information processing device and control method

An information processing device including an emotion recognition unit that recognizes, on the basis of information concerning a user and information concerning another user having been sensed, an emotion of the other user, and a notification control unit that performs control such that the user is notified of information concerning the emotion of the other user having been recognized.

System and method for locating and determining substance use

In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.

Biomeasurement devices with user verification and methods of using the same

A method includes receiving, via an electronic scale device supporting a user thereon, an indication to begin a verified weight sequence. Responsive to the indication to begin, the method includes: (1) determining a body weight of the user supported by the electronic scale device, (2) receiving, via an electronic device, image data that is reproducible as a visual image of at least a portion of the user supported on the housing of the scale, and (3) generating a data file including: (a) weight data that is representative of the determined body weight of the user supported by the housing, (b) the image data, and (c) time data corresponding to a date and time that the body weight of the user was determined.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING HEART RATE MEASUREMENT AND IDENTITY RECOGNITION

A system for integrating heart rate measurement and identity recognition is provided. The system includes a storage unit, an image sensor, an identity recognition unit and a frequency extractor. The storage unit stores a user information database. The image sensor captures a plurality of skin images of a user during a time period. The identity recognition unit receives a physiological feature from the user and recognizes the user by comparing the physiological feature with the user information database in the storage unit. The frequency extractor obtains a frequency signal by extracting a motion signal from the skin images according to the brightness change of the different color lights in the skin images during a time period. The frequency signal represents a frequency in a specific frequency interval, and it represents heart rate information of the user. A method for use in the above-mentioned system is also disclosed. 1. A system for integrating heart rate measurement and identity recognition , comprising:an image sensor, for capturing a plurality of skin images of a user; anda frequency extractor, for obtaining a frequency signal by extracting a motion signal from the skin images according to brightness changes of different color lights in the skin images during a period of time.2. A system of claim 1 , wherein the frequency signal is in a specific frequency interval claim 1 , and represents heart rate information of a user.3. A system of claim 2 , further comprising:a storage unit, for storing a user information database; andan identity recognition unit, for receiving a physiological feature of the user and comparing the physiological feature with data in the user information database to recognize the user.4. A system of claim 3 , wherein the heart rate information is stored in the storage unit to update the user information database.5. A system of claim 1 , wherein the skin images comprise a plurality of facial images claim 1 , a plurality of fingerprint image ...

System For Enhancing Drug Treatment Of A Patient

A system for enhancing drug treatment of a patient is disclosed having a computer, a database in data communication with said computer, said database having a plurality of sensory prompts, software executing on said computer for querying the database for sensory prompts corresponding with treatment of the patient, a user device in data communication with said computer for presenting at least one retrieved sensory prompt, a sensor associated with said user device for collecting patient information in response to the sensory prompt, software executing on said computer for receiving the patient information, software executing on said computer for inducing an activity or thought process modification based the patient information, software executing on said computer for transmitting activity, sensory data and thought process modification to a medical provider.

WRIST-WORN IMPAIRMENT DETECTION AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH

Various embodiments provide systems and methods for identifying impairment using measurement devices.

BILDERZEUGUNGSAPPARAT

Image processing

Apparatus for sensing

Apparatus 1 for determining respiratory information about a user comprises a plurality of thermopiles 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d arranged on a support frame having a head 4. Each thermopile has a field of view (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, figure 3), and the thermopiles are arranged to detect a temperature gradient within a volume of interest 10. The support frame and thermopiles make no contact, in use, with the user. A processor is provided for processing one or more of said output signals to determine said respiratory information about the user. Additionally, in embodiments, the apparatus may further comprise a tracker to track positional information about the user and closed-loop feedback control system capable of moving the support frame when a user’s head moves outside the fields of view.

A body temperature monitoring system

The present invention is a temperature monitoring system for providing monitoring of the temperature of an individual (500) in a contactless manner. Accordingly, the subject matter temperature monitoring system is characterized in that a thermal sensor (110) is provided which is configured to generate temperature measurements in matrix form related to the area where it is directed, a distance sensor (140) is provided which is configured to face towards the area where said thermal sensor (110) is directed and to generate distance measurement in accordance with the distance of an individual (500), which exists in this area, with respect to said distance sensor (140), a processor unit (150) is provided which is connected to said thermal sensor (110) and to said distance sensor (140) in a manner receiving the temperature measurements and the distance measurements in matrix form as input, a communication unit (160) is provided which is connected to said processor unit (150) and which provides ...

CLASSIFYING FACES

Passenger health screening and monitoring

Method of determining health conditions of vehicle occupants from sensor data (or historic sensor data profile of occupants), the vehicle responds to detected medical conditions. Sensors may detect a cough, respiratory rate, motion, facial features, skin tone, facial expression, or body temperature of the occupant, and the pathogen/odour such as bacteria, virus, allergens, dust, within the vehicle. Mitigation action may include altering the trajectory or destination, rerouting; identifying and navigating to a safe stopping location to park, or to an emergency services location (hospital, police station, clinic, fire station); altering the driving style (acceleration, deceleration, braking); adjusting a seat of the user; engaging a partition screen (blinds, curtains, dividers, shutters); altering air flow, climate control or temperature; dispensing first aid, medication; alerting the user, or emergency services of the vehicle’s location or health conditions; dispensing disinfectant; operate ...

Imaging apparatus

Methods and systems for compliance confirmation and incentives

Identity verification

A method of associating a person with a particular set of data, which method includes, digitally capturing an image of a trusted document on which the identity of a person is represented on a capturing device, capturing data with which the person is to be associated on the capturing device, transmitting the digitized document in combination with the captured data via a computer network from the capturing device to a remote receiver.

MOBILE AND WEARABLE VIDEO CAPTURE AND FEEDBACK PLAT-FORMS FOR THERAPY OF MENTAL DISORDERS

Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.

IMAGE RECOGNITION-BASED DOSAGE FORM DISPENSERS

This invention provides a dosage form dispenser, comprising a casing comprising a first portion adapted for insertion within an oral cavity of a subject and a second portion adapted to encase a dosage form dispensing mechanism located therewithin; at least one camera positioned on said second portion of said casing, further positioned to capture a field of view of a portion of a face of a subject, wherein said field of view comprises at least a portion of a base view of the nose of said subject; a dosage form dispensing mechanism; a microprocessor and associated memory for processing and storing user authentication information, comparing images relayed from said at least one camera to at least one stored user standard and providing authentication when a match is established; and an interface connected to said dispensing mechanism, which promotes dispensing said dosage form when said authentication has been obtained. Methods for dispensing a dosage form directly within an oral cavity of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPOOF DETECTION AND LIVENESS ANALYSIS

Spoof-detection and liveness analysis is performed using a software-based solution on a user device, such as a smartphone having a camera, audio output component (e.g., earpiece), and audio input component (e.g., microphone). One or more audio signals are emitted from the audio output component of the user device, reflect off a target, and are received back at the audio input component of the device. Based on the reflections, a determination is made as to whether the target is comprised of a three-dimensional face-like structure and/or face-like tissue. Using at least this determination, a finding is made as to whether the target is likely to be spoofed, rather than a legitimate, live person.

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING HEALTH RELATED INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS

A computer-implemented method, and related system, for monitoring the wellbeing of an individual by providing eyewear that includes at least one sensor for monitoring the motion of the user. In various embodiments, the system receives data generated by the at least one sensor, uses the data to determine the user's movements using the received data, and compares the user's movements to previously established movement patterns of the user. If the system detects one or more inconsistencies between the user's current movements as compared to the previously established movement patterns of the user, the system may notify the user or a third party of the detected one or more inconsistencies. The system may similarly monitor a user's compliance with a medical regime and notify the user or a third party of the user's compliance with the regime.

DEVICE FOR BIOMETRICALLY CONTROLLING A FACE SURFACE

... ²²²The invention relates to devices for measuring surface contours and can be ²used in a security system for identifying a person. The inventive device for ²biometrically controlling a face surface comprises a TV camera, a unit for ²displaying a face position, a computer and an illumination unit provided with ²a transparency and an objective lens for projecting the transparency image on ²the face, which is located in such a way that the optical axes of the ²objective lenses of the illumination unit and of the TV camera are disposed on ²the same plane at an angle with respect to each other, wherein the unit for ²displaying the face position is embodied and disposed in such a way that it ²makes it possible to display the symmetrical face position with respect to the ²plane formed by the optical axes of the objective lenses of the illumination ²unit and TV camera.² ...

CHEMICAL IMPAIRMENT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE TO REDUCE CIRCUMVENTION

A chemical impairment detection system and method of use comprising a video surveillance system adapted to record a facial image of a tester, the video surveillance system having a camera with a lens having a field of view from which the camera views images and distinguishes whether those images have appropriate construction or contrast of light intensity. The invention further comprises a control and relay module having a proper view and position determiner adapted to determi ne whether the facial image of the tester is properly positioned within the field of vi ew during a chemical impairment detection test, and a test prompter to alert the tester when to begin the chemical impairment detection test. The present invention further comprises a chemical impairment detection sampling device in operable communication with and responsive to the video surveillance system, the sampling device adapted to receive a chemical impairment detection test sample from the tester.

Health monitoring appliance

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

Mobile remote alcohol monotoring device

A monitoring apparatus including an ethanol level sensor; an ECG sensor for generating an ECG circuit for sampling an electrical activity of a heart of a monitored person being monitored; and an air inlet component connected to an air flow sensor; wherein a first electrode is attached to the breath inlet component and wherein the ECG circuit is generated when a monitored person is in electrical contact with the first electrode and the second electrode of the ECG.

Simultaneous acquisition of biometric data and nucleic acid

Disclosed are devices and methods for collection and analyzing biological samples containing nucleic acid in conjunction with collecting at least one ridge and valley signature of a test subject, while keeping the sample and signature associated with each other. Such devices and methods are used in forensic, human identification, screening, and access control technologies to rapidly process an individual's identity or determine the identity of an individual.

System and method for monitoring a retail environment using video content analysis with depth sensing

A method and system for monitoring a retail environment by performing video content analysis based on two-dimensional image data and depth data are disclosed. Accuracy in customer actions to provide assistance, change marketing behavior, safety and theft, for example, is increase by analyzing video containing two-dimensional image data and associated depth data. Height data may be obtained from depth data to assist in object detection, object classification (e.g., detection a customer or inventory) and/or event detection.

System and method for video content analysis using depth sensing

A method and system for performing video content analysis based on two-dimensional image data and depth data are disclosed. Video content analysis may be performed on the two-dimensional image data, and then the depth data may be used along with the results of the video content analysis of the two-dimensional data for tracking and event detection.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOME HEALTH CARE MONITORING

A home health care monitoring method and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes: capturing a plurality of video sequences from a plurality of respective cameras disposed in different locations within a patient's home, including capturing two-dimensional image data and depth data for each video sequence; defining a plurality of events to monitor associated with the patient, the events including, during a predetermined time period, at least (1) the patient's body being in a particular position for at least a predetermined amount of time; performing depth-enhanced video content analysis on the plurality of video sequences to determine whether the event (1) has occurred. The video content analysis may include: for each of at least two cameras: automatically detecting a human object based on the two-dimensional image data; using the depth data to confirm whether the human object is in the particular position; and based on the confirmation, tracking an amount of time that the human object is in the particular position; and then determining that the event (1) has occurred based on the collective tracked amount of time. 1. A method of monitoring the health of a patient in the patient's home , the method comprising:capturing a plurality of video sequences from a plurality of respective cameras disposed in different locations within the patient's home, including capturing two-dimensional image data and depth data for each video sequence;associating the depth data with the video sequences as metadata;setting a plurality of events to monitor associated with the patient, the events defined to include actions captured from at least two of the plurality of cameras; automatically detecting a potential human object from the video sequences based on the two-dimensional image data;', 'using the depth data to determine a size and position of the potential human object;', 'based on the size of the potential object, confirming that the potential human object is an ...

Fitness monitoring

A heart monitoring system for a user includes a body wearable appliance placed on or near the user skin and having one or more sensors to capture fitness data and a wireless transceiver to communicate fitness data; and a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver to receive fitness data.

Digital Image Processing Using Face Detection and Skin Tone Information

A technique for processing a digital image uses face detection to achieve one or more desired image processing parameters. A group of pixels is identified that corresponds to a face image within the digital image. A skin tone is detected for the face image by determining one or more default color or tonal values, or combinations thereof, for the group of pixels. Values of one or more parameters are adjusted for the group of pixels that correspond to the face image based on the detected skin tone.

Enhanced Laser Vein Contrast Enhancer with Projection of Analyzed Vein Data

It is known in the art to use an apparatus to enhance the visual appearance of the veins and arteries in a patient to facilitate insertion of needles into those veins and arteries. This application discloses a number of inventions that add additional data collection and presentation capabilities to a handheld vein enhancement apparatus and a set of processes for the collection of blood and the delivery of IV medicines that use the handheld device to mediate the process. 1. A handheld system for assisting in the performance of a venipuncture procedure , said system comprising:a display means;a microprocessor, said microprocessor coupled to a memory, and thereby configured to access patient data stored therein and associated with a respective bar code, said patient data comprising patient identification data and required venipuncture data;a first laser configured to emit a beam of light at a first wavelength;a second laser configured to emit a beam of light at a second wavelength;an image capture means responsive to said first and second wavelengths of light;means for scanning, said means for scanning configured to scan said first wavelength of light, with said image capture means and said microprocessor thereby configured to decode a bar coded patient wrist band, and to provide said required venipuncture data corresponding to said bar code, upon said display means;said means for scanning further configured to scan said second wavelength of light in a pattern onto a target area of the patient to form a contrasted image of subcutaneous veins of the target area by differential absorption between the subcutaneous veins and the surrounding tissue therein, said image capture means further configured to output a signal representing said contrasted image to said second laser, with said means for scanning configured to receive said contrasted image from said second laser and to thereby scan said imaged subcutaneous veins in said contrasted image onto the target area using ...

Apparatus and method for discriminating disguised face

An apparatus for discriminating a disguised face includes a face area detector configured to detect a face area in an input image provided from an external source. The apparatus includes a skin color modeling module configured to separate a skin color area from the face area and a disguised face discriminator configured to determine whether signals in the skin color area have a pulse component to discriminate whether a face in the input image is the disguised face.

Operation-verifying wearable vapor sensor

A system to measure sweat vapor may include a skin contact sensor, a sweat vapor sensor, and a processor. The skin contact sensor may be configured to measure one or more aspects indicative of whether the measuring device is in contact with skin of a user of the measuring device. The sweat vapor sensor may be configured to measure one or more properties of sweat vapor of the user; and the processor may be communicatively coupled to the skin contact sensor and the sweat vapor sensor. The processor may be configured to confirm operation of the measuring device based on the one or more aspects measured by the skin contact sensor, and the sweat vapor sensor receiving the sweat vapor.

Authorization system based on biometric identification and method therefor

An authorization system based on biometric identification and a method thereof are provided. An incomplete physiological signal of a subject is obtained. Next, the incomplete physiological signal is analyzed according to a machine learning model to identify an identity corresponding to the subject, and then output identity information. Then, whether the authorization is obtained based on the identity information is determined. When the authorization is obtained, the authorization content is provided. Therefore, in the case where the physiological signal is an incomplete signal, it is possible to perform identity recognition based on the machine learning model, and then to determine whether to provide the corresponding authorization content, so as to achieve the technical efficacy of recognition stability.

NEURO-PHYSIOLOGY AND NEURO-BEHAVIORAL BASED STIMULUS TARGETING SYSTEM

An example system includes a processor to determine a first distance between a first peak in a first frequency band of neuro-response data gathered from a subject while exposed to media and a second peak in the first frequency band; determine a second distance between a third peak in the first frequency band and either the second peak in the first frequency band or a fourth peak in the first frequency band; determine a first difference between the first distance and the second distance; generate a first response profile for the subject based on the first difference; and integrate the first response profile with a second response profile associated with a second subject to form an integrated response profile. A selector is to select an advertisement or entertainment for presentation based on the integrated response profile. The processor is to modify the media to present the advertisement or entertainment. 1. A system for transforming a media presentation based on neuro-response data , the system comprising: determine a first distance between (1) a first peak in a first frequency band of first neuro-response data gathered from a first subject while exposed to media and (2) a second peak in the first frequency band;', 'determine a second distance between (1) a third peak in the first frequency band and either (2) the second peak in the first frequency band or (3) a fourth peak in the first frequency band;', 'determine a first difference between the first distance and the second distance;', 'generate a first response profile for the first subject to the media based on the first difference; and', 'integrate the first response profile with a second response profile associated with a second subject exposed to the media to form an integrated response profile for the media; and, 'a processor toa selector to select a first advertisement or entertainment for presentation based on the integrated response profile, the processor to modify the media to present the first ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FALL DETECTION

A system for monitoring and detecting the gait and other health related parameters of a user. One such parameter is monitoring of medication compliance and treatment session attendance done by a medication and liquid dispensing apparatus, which combines mechanical dispensing of medication. These parameters are provided in standard of care summaries to care providers, and are continually reported by the Optimum Recognition Blueprint as Standard of Care Summaries to care providers, as well as communicated to the end-user by the Virtual Caregiver Interface. 1. A method for automated fall detection and reporting via a virtual system , the virtual system comprising at least one processor configured to execute the method comprising:receiving, at a processor in the virtual system, from a depth camera configured to be pointed at a human, a first data set of virtual movement markers comprising a cluster of data points in a shape of a body of the human, the first data set of virtual movement markers comprising a first movement marker estimated to a head location of the human, a second movement marker estimated to a spine location of the human, and a third movement marker estimated to a joint location of the human;receiving, at the processor in the virtual system, from the depth camera a second data set indicating volume in an area of a location of the human:detecting, at the processor in the virtual system, from an accelerometer, a rapid acceleration of at least two of the movement markers comprising the first data set of virtual movement markers, followed by a rapid deceleration of at least two of the movement markers comprising the first data set of virtual movement markers, wherein at least one of the rapid acceleration and the rapid deceleration includes a rapid change in direction of the location of at least one of the movement markers comprising the first data set of virtual movement markers;detecting, at the processor in the virtual system, an irregular pattern of ...

REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING AND MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM

The present invention relates to systems and methods for remotely monitoring the health of a patient in a real-time, continuous manner, remotely deliver therapeutic medications to the patient, and facilitating communication between the patient and a remotely located patient care provider. 1. A mobile patient communication and medication delivery system to monitor health of a patient , deliver medication to the patient , and facilitate communication between the patient and a remotely located patient care provider , comprising:a mobile cart including at least one storage location for supporting patient monitoring devices, the patient monitoring devices including:a computing device supported by the mobile cart and including at least one processor, non-transitory processor-readable media, and one or more respective data communication subsystems that are each configured to communicate via at least one respective data communication protocol, wherein a first of the data communication subsystems provides for network data communications with at least one computing device that is located remotely from the mobile cart, and a second of the data communication subsystems provides for data communications for patient monitoring devices supported by the mobile cart;a mobile telecommunications modem and a router that is configured to establish a secure VPN channel automatically upon receiving power;at least one media input device including at least one of a camera and a microphone, the at least one media input device being operatively connected to the at least one processor via at least one of the data communication systems;a first media output device supported by the mobile cart and operatively connected to the at least one processor via at least one of the data communication systems, the first media output device including at least one display and at least one audio speaker, and configured to provide at least one of audio and visual content received via the first data communication ...

AN INTEGRATED MOBILE PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A SYSTEM TO SECURELY STORE, MEASURE AND MANAGE USERS HEALTH DATA

A mobile device, methods and systems provide the invention mobile Personal Health Records (PHR) management platform solution. The platform enables secure PHR data management, measuring user's medical parameters, managing PHR secured depository containing user's health data on the user's invention combined phone & add-on sleeve device, while blocking none legitimate users access to the invention devices secured storage content. The invention device user's authentication is based on the combined weighted fusion of at least two different human biological sensors within the device and their weighted output analysis. The multi-sensors ensure bio-authentication secured memory entry only for the legitimate device user. In case of authentication success it activates various types of applications on the user PHR data depository content stored in device. The system supports the user's PHR remote health management, remotely monitoring the user's measured medical parameters, updating & managing user's health medical history depository in the user's electronic sleeve. 1. An integrated mobile personal electronic device , comprising:a. a communication device equipped with a cellular modem, said communication device configured to receive and transmit a user's medical data to and from a plurality of medical data suppliers;b. an electronic add-on sleeve attachable to said communication device thereby forming together a single composite device, said sleeve configured to securely store and manage said user's medical and health management data; andc. wherein said sleeve comprises a module for activating a lockable set of functions for inhibiting access to said sleeve content.2. The sleeve of claim 1 , said sleeve further comprising:a. at least one CPU;b. a solid state, large data capacity, secured memory module;c. a RAM unit; andd. at least two sensor modules, said sensor modules are selected from the sensors group including at least biometric and physiological sensors, thereby to ...

CONTACTLESS BREATHING DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF

A contactless breathing detection method is for detecting a breathing rate of a subject. The contactless breathing detection method includes a photographing step, a capturing step, a calculating step, and a converting step. The photographing step is performed to provide a camera to photograph the subject to generate a facial image. The capturing step is performed to provide a processor module to capture the facial image to generate a plurality of feature points. The calculating step is performed to drive the processor module to calculate the feature points according to an optical flow algorithm to generate a plurality of breathing signals. The converting step is performed to drive the processor module to convert the breathing signals to generate a plurality of power spectrums, respectively. The processor module generates an index value by calculating the power spectrums, and the breathing rate is extrapolated from the index value. 1. A contactless breathing detection method for detecting a breathing rate of a subject , the contactless breathing detection method comprising:performing a photographing step to provide a camera to photograph the subject to generate a facial image;performing a capturing step to provide a processor module to capture the facial image to generate a plurality of feature points;performing a calculating step to drive the processor module to calculate the feature points according to an optical flow algorithm to generate a plurality of breathing signals; andperforming a converting step to drive the processor module to convert the breathing signals to generate a plurality of power spectrums, respectively, wherein the processor module generates an index value by calculating the power spectrums, and the breathing rate is extrapolated from the index value.2. The contactless breathing detection method of claim 1 , wherein a number of the feature points is 7 claim 1 , and the feature points are a midpoint of an inner eye corner claim 1 , a midpoint of ...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION OR AUTHENTICATION

A vehicle includes an on board microprocessor that is programmed to receive and transmit multiple authentication factors or a key derived therefrom to a remote server to authenticate the vehicle or a vehicle occupant to a remote server. The multiple authentication factors comprise a plurality of an electronic address of a portable communication device of the occupant sensed by an on board sensor, a wireless remote signal description sensed by an on board sensor, a vehicle-related identifier, a vehicle parameter sensed by the on board processor, an environmental parameter sensed by the on board processor, and a passcode received by the microprocessor from the remote server. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a power source to propel the vehicle;a user interface to receive commands from an occupant and provide output to the occupant;a plurality of on board sensors to sense an operating parameter of the vehicle;a computer readable medium for storing multiple authentication factors; andan on board microprocessor, coupled with the computer readable medium, that is programmed to:receive and transmit the multiple authentication factors or a key derived therefrom to a remote server to authenticate the vehicle or a vehicle occupant to the remote server, the multiple authentication factors comprising a plurality of an electronic address of a portable communication device of the occupant sensed by an on board sensor, a wireless remote signal description sensed by an on board sensor, a vehicle-related identifier, a vehicle parameter sensed by the on board processor, an environmental parameter sensed by the on board processor, and a passcode received by the microprocessor from the remote server.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the key is generated by the microprocessor using the multiple authentication factors as a seed value claim 1 , wherein the key is an authentication key claim 1 , benign key claim 1 , content-encryption key claim 1 , crypto ignition key claim 1 , cryptovariable ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCORPORATING PHYSIOLOGICAL SELF-REGULATION CHALLENGE INTO GEOSPATIAL SCENARIO GAMES AND/OR SIMULATIONS

A method of providing physiological self-regulation challenges prior to participating in a series of activities or exercises at a series of predefined locations includes determining a physiological goal associated with each location. A sensing device measures a physiological state of a user, and a mobile communication device communicates to a user whether or not the user has achieved the physiological goal for the challenge. The level of difficulty of the physiological goal may be reduced if the user does not meet the goal. The physiological goal may comprise a brain state that is conducive to learning, and the sensing device may be configured to measure brain state values representing cognitive engagement. Upon achievement of each physiological goal, the participant is provided with a reward such as information concerning the current predefined location and/or information concerning the next predefined location. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed by a processor , cause the processor to at least:provide a series of physiological self-regulation challenges for a participant, with each of the physiological self-regulation challenges separate but related to a respective one of a series of predefined activities for the participant, with the predefined activities each at a respective predefined spaced-apart location and related to a respective one of the physiological self-regulation skills;receive respective physiological self-regulation goals for the self-regulation challenges, wherein the physiological self-regulation goals comprise achieving by self-regulation a respective target brain state conducive to learning or problem solving, and wherein the target brain states are selected for enhanced performing of the respective predefined activities;receive a current location of the participant is within a range of one of the predefined spaced apart locations, determine the predefined activity ...

System and method for communciation between functional device and home automation

A functional device is disclosed that can collect and process data/information/parameter values from one or more sensors and compares the same with one or more predefined/threshold value to suggest one or more actions and/or generate alerts/messages/suggestions to be performed by one or a combination of remote system, wearer, home automation network, healthcare provider, doctor, caretaker, among other stakeholders. Communication between the functional device, home automation server and a computational server that stores the data is also disclosed.

PASSENGER HEALTH SCREENING AND MONITORING

Among other things, techniques are described for screening and monitoring the health of a vehicle user including receiving sensor data produced by a sensor at the vehicle, processing the sensor data to determine at least one health condition of the user of the vehicle, and in response to determining the at least one health condition, executing a vehicle function selected from a plurality of vehicle functions based on the at least one health condition. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a sensor configured to produce sensor data related to a user of the vehicle;a computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions; and receiving the sensor data produced by the sensor;', 'processing the sensor data to determine at least one health condition of the user; and', 'in response to determining the at least one health condition, executing a vehicle function selected from a plurality of vehicle functions based on the at least one health condition., 'a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor and the computer-readable media, the processor configured to execute the computer executable instructions to perform operations including2. The vehicle of claim 1 , the operations including:processing the sensor data to identify data indicative of a cough by the user; andanalyzing the data indicative of the cough to determine the at least one health condition of the user.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , the operations including:processing the sensor data to identify data indicative of motion by the user; andanalyzing the data indicative of the motion to determine the at least one health condition of the user.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , the operations including:processing the sensor data to identify data indicative of a pathogen within the vehicle; andanalyzing the data indicative of the pathogen to determine the at least one health condition of the user.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , the operations including:processing the sensor data to determine a body temperature of the user; ...

3d mask face anti-spoofing with remote photoplethysmography

The present invention relates to 3D mask face anti-spoofing with remote photoplethysmography. More particularly, it relates to a local rPPG correlation model to extract discriminative and robust local rPPG signal patterns so that an imposter can better be detected regardless of the material and quality of the mask.

Device and method for recognizing free weight training motion and method thereof

According to an embodiment, a device for recognizing a free weight training motion comprises a depth camera obtaining image information for measuring a user's body information before exercise and obtaining image information including a unique identifier attached to a piece of exercise equipment and motion of each joint of the user and a variation in body surface due to a motion of the body of the user doing exercise using the piece of exercise equipment, a sensor unit measuring a state of the piece of exercise equipment and recognizing the user, and a controller controlling the depth camera and the sensor unit and processing various pieces of information obtained by the depth camera and the sensor unit.

DNA Medical Identification Bracelet

A wearable, secure medical-record storage and management USB/Micro USB bracelet provided together with systems and methods for inputting, managing and updating records contained in such a device. Additionally provided are GPS system for locating the user, pulse monitor for detecting the users pulse, high impact sensor in case of a car accident, or fall, or in case the user is unconscious, which can alert emergency assistance and relay information in emergency situations. Access to the contents of the medical record storage and management USB/Micro USB bracelet is controlled using encrypted software as well as other means for authentication. 1. A wearable USB/Micro USB medical record storage and management device comprised of:A mass past and present medical records storage device;A high impact sensor for falls and car accidents;A pulse monitor;A wireless GPS system;An emergency EMS/FIRE/POLICE buttonAn emergency AMBER alert button;A microphone and speaker for live operator assistance;A doctor's appointment display reminder and lethal medication combination warning display;Wherein the medical record storage and management device is wearable.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mass storage device is a USB/Micro USB bracelet.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the medical record storage and management device is part of a wearable bracelet.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the USB flash drive weighs between 20 g and 50 g.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the USB flash drive is between 1 inch and 3 inches long.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mass storage device is a USB/Micro USB drive.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the medical record storage and management device is a USB/Micro USB drive.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a pre-recorded message.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the pre-recorded comprises identification information claim 8 , past and current up-to-date medical history.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the high impact sensor is ...

Systems and Methods for Using Mobile and Wearable Video Capture and Feedback Plat-Forms for Therapy of Mental Disorders

Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.

FACE AUTHENTICATION DEVICE AND FACE AUTHENTICATION METHOD

A face authentication device includes a three-dimensional face information storage part storing at least one three-dimensional face information, an imaging optical system for forming an optical image containing a face of an authentication target, an image sensor for photographing the optical image of the authentication target to obtain two-dimensional image data and image plane phase differential information of the face of the authentication target and a face authentication processing part for performing a three-dimensional face authentication for the authentication target by collating the face of the authentication target with the three-dimensional face information stored in the three-dimensional face information storage part based on the two-dimensional image data and the image plane phase differential information obtained by the image sensor. 1. A face authentication device , comprising:a three-dimensional face information storage part storing at least one three-dimensional face information;an imaging optical system for forming an optical image containing a face of an authentication target;an image sensor for photographing the optical image of the authentication target to obtain two-dimensional image data and imaging plane phase differential information of the face of the authentication target; anda face authentication processing part for performing a three-dimensional face authentication for the authentication target by collating the face of the authentication target with the three-dimensional face information stored in the three-dimensional face information storage part based on the two-dimensional image data and the imaging plane phase differential information obtained by the image sensor.2. The face authentication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the face authentication processing part further performs a two-dimensional face authentication for the authentication target by using the two-dimensional image data of the face of the authentication target and ...

Apparatus, System and Method for Facilitating Tracking of Consumable Pharmaceutical Articles

Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method for facilitating the tracking of consumable pharmaceutical articles are disclosed. A marking apparatus is configured to apply unique indelible identifiers to pharmaceutical articles at the point-of-sale. The indelible identifiers on the articles are visually or electronically readable to allow each respective article to be traced with respect to its manufacturer, prescribing physician, patient to whom it was prescribed, dispensing location, expiration date, dosage, or some combination thereof. An associated system and method may involve the provision of a remote database element configured to be in network communication between the marking apparatus, manufacturer, distributor, prescriber, dispensing location, scanning tool, or some combination thereof. The indelible identifier may initially be generated by the apparatus and then obtained and recorded by the remote database element. Alternative, the indelible identifier may initially be generated and recorded by the remote database element, then provided to the marking apparatus. 1. A portable , point-of-sale marking apparatus for applying indelible identifiers onto discreet consumable pharmaceutical articles , the apparatus comprising:an enclosure; (a) when the tray element is in the application position, its pockets are located within an application zone internal to the enclosure, and', '(b) when the tray element is in the loading position, its pockets are located externally to the enclosure;, 'a transport subsystem configured to transport a tray element between a loading position and an application position, the tray element having a multiplicity of pockets each configured to retain a respective said article, wherein'}an identifier application subsystem positioned within the enclosure for applying an indelible identifier onto each said article within the application zone; andan inspection element positioned within the enclosure and configured to verify the quality of ...

NEONATAL PAIN IDENTIFICAITON FROM NEONATAL FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

A Neonatal CNN (N-CNN) is provided for detecting neonatal pain emotion based upon facial recognition. A cascaded N-CNN is trained using a Neonatal Pain Assessment Database (NPAD) to automatically identify a neonatal patient experience pain in real-time. These results show that the automatic recognition of neonatal pain provided by the embodiments of the present invention is a viable and more efficient alternative to the current standard of pain assessment. 1. A computer-implemented method for identifying when a neonate of interest is experiencing pain , the method comprising:training a neonatal convolutional neural network (N-CNN) using a neonatal pain assessment database, the neonatal pain assessment database (NPAD) comprising image data of a plurality of neonate faces acquired under a pain condition and image data of a plurality of neonate faces acquired under a no-pain condition, to establish a trained N-CNN;monitoring a face of a neonate of interest with a video image capture device to capture image data of the face of a neonate of interest;applying the trained N-CNN to the image data captured by the video image capture device to determine if the neonate of interest is experiencing a pain condition or a no-pain condition; andproviding an output from the N-CNN indicating whether the neonate of interest is experiencing a pain condition or a no-pain condition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image data of the neonatal pain assessment database (NPAD) comprises:a first set of images of the plurality of neonates acquired prior to application of the pain condition, as a baseline;a second set of images of the plurality of neonates acquired during a preparation period prior to the application of the pain condition;a third set of images of the plurality of neonates acquired during the application of the pain condition;a fourth set of images of the plurality of neonates acquired one minute post completion of the application of the pain condition;a fifth set of images ...

Biomeasurement Devices With User Verification And Methods Of Using The Same

A method includes receiving, via an electronic scale device supporting a user thereon, an indication to begin a verified weight sequence. Responsive to the indication to begin, the method includes: (1) determining a body weight of the user supported by the electronic scale device, (2) receiving, via an electronic device, image data that is reproducible as a visual image of at least a portion of the user supported on the housing of the scale, and (3) generating a data file including: (a) weight data that is representative of the determined body weight of the user supported by the housing, (b) the image data, and (c) time data corresponding to a date and time that the body weight of the user was determined. 1132-. (canceled)133. A method of conducting a verified weigh-in , the method comprising:generating, via an electronic device, video data that is reproducible as a visual video clip of at least a portion of a user supported on a scale;displaying, in real-time, at least a portion of the visual video clip on a display device of the electronic device;overlaying, in real-time, first time data on the displayed portion of the visual video clip, the first time data corresponding to a range of time that the video data was generated by the electronic device;receiving, from the scale supporting the user, scale data, the scale data including a determined weight of the user and second time data, the second time data corresponding to a time that the weight of the user was determined by the scale; andoverlaying, in real-time, the determined weight of the user and the second time data on the displayed portion of the visual video clip.134. The method of claim 133 , wherein the determined weight of the user and the second time data are overlaid adjacent to the first time data such that the visual video clip includes both the first time data and the second time data.135. The method of claim 133 , wherein the first time data is based on an internal clock of the electronic device and ...

Method and system for automated retail checkout using context recognition

A gestural checkout system includes a sensor-equipped server programmed with a gestural context application that authenticates a customer's identity upon entry to a retail store. The sensors include cameras. The sensors are identify products and detect gestures of the customer indicating a purchase decisions. Gestures include product pick-up, product movement and product-commit-to-container actions. For bulk items, an Implicit Gestural Scale communicates product identity and volumetric data wirelessly to the implicit gestural checkout. Recognition of shopper locomotion, past a line of demarcation near the exit, automatically authorizes electronic payment.

SYSTEM FOR DISTINGUISHING AN INDIVIDUAL HAVING ABNORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE

A system for distinguishing an individual having an abnormal body temperature includes an interface module receiving a visible light image and a thermal image, a determining module executing an image analysis process on the visible light image to recognize an individual in the visible light image and to determine position data of the individual, and a processing module obtaining a temperature value corresponding to the individual from the thermal image according to the position data. The processing module further determines whether the temperature value falls within a predetermined range of abnormal body temperature, and outputs a warning signal when it is determined that the temperature value falls within the predetermined range of abnormal body temperature. 1. A system for distinguishing an individual having an abnormal body temperature , comprising:an interface module configured to receive a visible light image and a thermal image; receive the visible light image from said interface module,', 'execute an image analysis process on the visible light image to recognize an individual in the visible light image and to determine position data of the individual on the visible light image,', 'transmit the position data of the individual to said interface module, and', 'output the visible light image; and, 'a determining module connected to said interface module and configured to'} receive the thermal image and the position data of the individual from said interface module,', 'obtain a temperature value corresponding to the individual from the thermal image according to the position data,', 'determine whether the temperature value falls within a predetermined range of abnormal body temperature, and', 'generate and output a warning signal when it is determined that the temperature value falls within the predetermined range of abnormal body temperature., 'a processing module connected to said interface module and configured to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION AND INCENTIVES

Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for monitoring use of a research device is disclosed. The disclosed example includes producing monitored data by monitoring at least one of the user's heart activity, the user's breathing activity, the user's borborygmus (gastrointestinal noise), the user's vascular pattern, the user's facial and/or ear patterns, the user's fingerprint and/or handprint, and the user's retinal and/or iris pattern, and determining the user's compliance with a predetermined criterion for use of the portable research device based on the monitored data. 1. A system for monitoring use by a user of a portable research device , comprising:a monitor for producing monitored data by monitoring at least one of the user's heart activity, the user's breathing activity, the user's borborygmus (gastrointestinal noise), the user's vascular pattern, the user's facial and/or ear patterns, the user's fingerprint and/or handprint, and the user's retinal and/or iris pattern; anda processor coupled with the monitor to receive the monitored data and to determine the user's compliance with a predetermined criterion for use of the portable research device based on the monitored data.2. The system of claim 1 , further including:an audio sensor for monitoring at least one of the user's heart activity, the user's breathing activity, and the user's borborygmus.3. The system of claim 1 , further including:an image sensor for monitoring at least one of the user's vascular pattern, the user's facial and/or ear patterns, the user's fingerprint and/or handprint, and the user's retinal and/or iris pattern.4. The system of claim 3 , where the image sensor is separate from the portable research device.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined criterion includes at least one of the presence of a user detected claim 1 , a function of the portable research device is activated by the user claim 1 , the portable research device is in a powered on state claim ...

PUPILLOMETRY AND SENSOR FUSION FOR MONITORING AND PREDICTING A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S CONDITION

A system and method for monitoring the condition of the driver of a vehicle including both the level of distraction being experienced by him/her as well his/her cardiac health are described. The system can detect and predict behavioral and cognitive distraction in real time. It can also monitor a driver's physical condition, detect and predict health events such as a myocardial infarction. The system can fuse inputs from various sensors and components including vehicle information (through CAN networks or other), IR camera, heart rate sensors, eye tracking and pupillometry technology. The distraction detection and health monitoring can be done in separate modules. Fusion algorithms can detect and predict risk related to the driver's lack of attention and the likelihood that he/she is or will experience a cardiac event. 1. A driver monitoring system comprising:a. an eye tracking system;b. one or more heart rate sensors; andc. one or more vehicle sensors configured to receive data related to a variation in a driving habit of a person operating a vehicle,wherein the driver monitoring system is configured to collect data from the eye tracking system, the one or more heart rate sensors and the one or more vehicle sensors to record the data to establish baseline levels of activity for the person operating the vehicle;wherein the driver monitoring system is configured to fuse the data to determine a level of distraction being experienced by the person operating the vehicle; andwherein the driver monitoring system is further configured to predict whether the person operating the vehicle is likely to become distracted.2. The driver monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the driver monitoring system is configured to predict whether the person operating the vehicle will suffer a debilitating episode that can diminish his/her ability to safely operate the vehicle.3. The driver monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein additional sensors are included to identify the person ...

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CAMERA-AIDED ULTRASOUND SCAN SETUP AND CONTROL

Methods and systems are provided for adjusting settings of an ultrasound exam based on monitoring of the exam with an optical camera. One example method includes acquiring images of an ultrasound exam via a camera, analyzing the acquired images in real-time to build a spatial exam model, and adjusting settings of the ultrasound exam in real-time based on the spatial exam model. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring images of an ultrasound exam via a camera;analyzing the acquired images in real-time to build a spatial exam model; andadjusting settings of the ultrasound exam in real-time based on the spatial exam model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein acquiring images of the ultrasound exam includes acquiring images of an ultrasound exam environment from at least one view angle via the camera.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ultrasound exam environment includes an ultrasound imaging system and a plurality of human subjects claim 2 , and wherein analyzing the acquired images in real-time to build the spatial exam model includes identifying a patient from the plurality of human subjects and identifying a user of the ultrasound imaging system from the plurality of human subjects.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein identifying the user of the ultrasound imaging system from the plurality of human subjects includes positively identifying the user via facial recognition claim 3 , and wherein adjusting the settings of the ultrasound exam in real-time based on the spatial exam model includes adjusting settings of the ultrasound imaging system to preferred pre-sets associated with the user claim 3 , the preferred pre-sets including pre-programmed settings for a frequency of ultrasound waves emitted by an ultrasound probe.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein identifying the patient from the plurality of human subjects includes positively identifying the patient via facial recognition claim 3 , and wherein adjusting the settings of the ultrasound exam in real-time based on the ...

Medical Screening Device

Embodiments of the invention pertain to kiosks and home kits capable of providing authenticated health information for purposes of privacy, rewards, or incentives. In an embodiment of the invention, biometric measurement devices coupled with a communications infrastructure implement a system of secure information exchange and enhanced data security. In an embodiment of the invention, a user's communications device such as a cell phone is wirelessly connected through or by the machine to a call center or other responder to allow for consultation when appropriate. In an embodiment of the invention, a security/verification system is built into the kiosk, so as to be able to verify a user's identity. 1. A health measurement kiosk for measuring one or more resting health parameters of a user , the health measurement kiosk comprising: a seat portion configured to support the user in a seated position; a measurement tool configured to measure the one or more resting health parameters of the user; a communication interface for communicating with a remote health service or health care provider; and a processor configured to open a communication session between the user and the remote health service or health care provider.2. The health measurement kiosk in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the one or more resting health parameters include one of blood pressure claim 1 , blood oxygen claim 1 , cardiac condition claim 1 , cardiac arrhythmia claim 1 , blood glucose and body mass index (BMI).3. The health measurement kiosk in accordance with claim 2 , further comprising a scale configured to determine a user weight.4. The health measurement kiosk in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a one or more user identification modules selected from the group consisting of a retinal scanner claim 1 , a facial recognition module claim 1 , a palm print reader claim 1 , a foot print scanner and a finger print reader.5. The health measurement kiosk in accordance with claim 1 , ...

MEDICAL DEVICE FOR THE MEASUREMENT AND PROCESSING OF A HEALTH PARAMETER OF A PATIENT

The medical device includes a device for the measurement of a health parameter of a patient, a device for capturing a fingerprint identifying the patient, a device for communicating with a remote server and a controller. When the controller is activated by a single action of the patient, the controller activates the device for the measurement of a health parameter of the patient and obtains a measured parameter in return, activates the fingerprint capture device and obtains a fingerprint in return, and then provides the measured parameter and the captured fingerprint to the communication device in order to transmit the measured parameter and the captured fingerprint to the remote server. 1. A medical device comprising:a device for measuring a health parameter of a patient,a device for capturing an imprint identifying the patient,a device for communicating with a remote server, anda control means activated by a single action of the patient,wherein said control means activates the device for measuring a health parameter of the patient, and obtaining in return a measured parameter,wherein said control means activates a device for capturing an imprint and obtaining in return a captured imprint that identifies the patient, andwherein said control means provides the measured parameter and the captured imprint to the communication device for transmitting the measured parameter and the captured imprint to the remote server.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the control means simultaneously activates the device for measuring and the device for capturing.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said health parameter measured by the device for measuring is selected from at least one of a group consisting ofweight of the patient,blood pressure of the patient,a level of creatinine in blood of the patient,a level of blood glucose in the blood of the patient,a level of prothrombin in the blood of the patient,a temperature of the patient, anda heart rate of the patient.4. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUGMENTING PATIENT-TECHNOLOGIST COMMUNICATION

The present disclosure relates to a system and method for augmenting patient-technologist communication, before, during, and after a medical imaging procedure. In accordance with certain embodiments, a system includes a processor and a computer readable storage medium in communication with the processor. The processor executes program instructions stored in the computer readable storage medium which cause the computer processor to generate media that relates to a medical imaging procedure as a function of information in an electronic medical record that corresponds to a patient and output the media that relates to a medical imaging procedure to a display or a speaker. 1. A system comprising:a processor; generate media that relates to a medical imaging procedure as a function of information in an electronic medical record that corresponds to a patient; and', 'output the media that relates to a medical imaging procedure to a display or a speaker., 'a computer readable storage medium in communication with the processor, wherein the processor executes program instructions stored in the computer readable storage medium which cause the computer processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is within a node of a cloud computing environment.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the medical imaging procedure is one of a computed tomography scan claim 1 , a positron emission tomography scan claim 1 , an X-ray imaging procedure claim 1 , and a magnetic resonance imaging scan.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:determine a preferred language for the patient; andoutput the media that relates to the medical imaging in the preferred language.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the processor determines the preferred language for the patient as a function of audio that indicates the patient's preferred language.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:verify that the ...

IN VEHICLE NON-CONTACT HEARTBEAT AND BREATH SENSING SYSTEM

A non-contact sensing system including a bio-radar sensor configured to detect a heart rate and/or a respiration rate of a user of a driving apparatus is provided. In some embodiments, a bio-radar sensor may be arranged in a seat of the driving apparatus. A processor may be provided in the driving apparatus to process the signals received from the bio-radar sensor. The processor can monitor the heart rate, respiration rate, and/or any other physiology signs of the user. The processor can compare the detected heart rate and/or the respiration rate of the user with a preset heart rate threshold of the user. The processor can determine whether the heart rate and/or the respiration rate of the user is abnormal. In some embodiments, the processor can be configured to transmit a status indicating the heart rate and/or respiration rate of the user is detected abnormal to a remote control center. 1. A method for automatically detecting physiological signs of a user within a driving apparatus , the method being implemented in a processor configured to execute machine-readable instructions , the method comprising:identifying a user in the driving apparatus;after the user is identified in the driving apparatus, retrieving a predetermined heart rate threshold associated with the user from a storage, wherein the storage is configured to store multiple heart rate thresholds associated with multiple users of the vehicle, the multiple users including a driver and at least one passenger of the vehicle;receiving signals from a bio-radar sensor, the bio-radar sensor being equipped in a seat of the driving apparatus and the signals including information regarding a heart rate of the user;in response to receiving the signals from the bio-radar sensor, processing the signals to determine a heart rate value of the user;determining whether the detected heart rate of the user has breached the predetermined heart rate threshold associated with the user;in response to determining the detected ...

BREATH ANALYZER, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR AUTHENTICATING, PRESERVING, AND PRESENTING BREATH ANALYSIS DATA

A breath analyzer, a system, and a computer program for administering a breath analysis to a donor and recording a breath analysis result. Embodiments of the invention authenticate that the breath analysis was performed correctly, preserves the breath analysis results by communicating with other devices, and presents the breath analysis results by superimposing them on recorded video data. The breath analyzer includes a breath receptor for receiving a breath sample from the donor, an analyzing element for determining a breath analysis result, a communications element for sending information indicative of the breath analysis result to a recording device manager, and a housing for securing the components in a handheld device. The system comprises the breath analyzer, a recording device manager for synchronizing the recordings, and at least one ancillary camera for recording the breath analysis. 1. A system for administering a breath analysis to a donor and recording a breath analysis result , the system comprising:a recording device manager including a memory element and a processing element; a breath receptor for collecting a breath specimen from the donor;', 'an analyzing element for analyzing the breath specimen and determining the breath analysis result;', 'a communication element for sending information indicative of the breath analysis result to the recording device manager; and', 'a housing for securely containing the analyzing element, the communication element, and at least a portion of the breath receptor; and, 'a breath analyzer including—'}an auxiliary computing device associated with the recording device manager, operational to receive the information indicative of the breath analysis result from the recording device manager.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary computing device displays the information indicative of the breath analysis result.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary computing device is located within the recording ...

BIOMETRIC SENSOR DEVICE FOR DIGITAL QUANTITATIVE PHENOTYPING

A biometric sensor device system including a biometric sensor device, and a prediction computer. The biometric sensor device includes at least one camera, and a biometric sensor device processor configured to record a time synchronized communicative interaction between participants, by controlling at least one camera to record the participants over a time period, and transfer the recorded communicative interaction to the prediction computer. The prediction computer including a prediction computer processor configured to extract, from the recorded communicative interaction, a physical characteristic of each of the participants over the time period, compare the physical characteristic of at least one of the participants with the physical characteristic of at least another one of the participants over the time period, and classify or score at least one of the participants according to a predetermined classification or dimensional scoring scheme based on the comparison. 1. A biometric sensor device system comprising:a biometric sensor device; anda prediction computer, at least one camera, and', record a time synchronized communicative interaction between participants, by controlling at least one camera to record the participants over a time period, and', 'transfer the recorded communicative interaction to the prediction computer,, 'a biometric sensor device processor configured to], 'the biometric sensor device including extract, from the recorded communicative interaction, a physical characteristic of each of the participants over the time period,', 'compare, the physical characteristic of at least one of the participants with the physical characteristic of at least another one of the participants over the time period, and', 'classify or score at least one of the participants according to a predetermined classification or dimensional scoring scheme based on the comparison., 'a prediction computer processor configured to, 'the prediction computer including2. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIMODAL SPATIOTEMPORAL PAIN ASSESSMENT

A computer-based system and method for generating a current pain assessment of a neonate using facial expressions along with crying sounds, body movement, and vital signs changes and for using the current pain objective assessment to predict future pain objective assessment and assign a future pain probability score by incorporation spatiotemporal data into the multimodal assessment. 1. A system for predicting future pain that may be experienced by of a subject , the system comprising:an audio/video (A/V) recorder for recording video of facial expressions and body movements of a subject and for recording audio of sounds made by the subject;a vital signs reader to record vital signs of the subject;a facial expression classifier for evaluating the facial expressions of the subject recorded by the A/V recorder, the facial expression classifier producing a facial expression pain score based on the facial expressions of the subject;a body movement classifier for evaluating the body movements of the subject recorded by the A/V recorder, the body movement classifier producing a body movement pain score based on the body movements of the subject;a voice classifier for evaluating the sounds made by the subject recorded by the A/V recorder, the voice classifier producing a voice pain score based on the sounds made by the subject;a vital signs classifier for evaluating the vital signs of the subject recorded by the vital signs reader, the vital signs classifier producing a vital signs pain score based on the vital signs of the subject;a processor running a machine learning algorithm for processing the facial expression pain score, the body movement pain score, the voice pain score and the vital signs pain score of the subject, and for combining the facial expression pain score, the body movement pain score, the voice pain score, and the vital signs pain score to produce a future pain probability signal, wherein the future pain probability signal describes a probability that ...

WEARABLE GAIT MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS

Eyewear or any other suitable wearable device may include one or more sensors for monitoring the gait of an individual. Information from the one or more sensors is analyzed to identify one or more medical conditions associated with the individual or to assess an individual's recovery from a particular injury or medical procedure. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-executable instructions for:receiving, at a gait server, information obtained from at least one sensor worn adjacent the individual's head;using, by the gait server, the information to assess the gait of the individual;analyzing, by the gait server, the assessed gait using regression analysis techniques to determine whether the assessed gait includes one or more particular gait patterns that are associated with a particular medical condition; andin response to determining that the assessed gait includes the one or more gait patterns, generating an alert that the individual may have the particular medical condition.2. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is embedded into a pair of glasses worn by the individual.3. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 2 , wherein the at least one sensor is a gyroscope.4. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the step of using the information to assess the gait of the individual comprises:using the information to assess one or more movements of the individual's head as the individual ambulates; andusing the one or more movements of the individual's head to assess the gait of the individual.5. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the step of analyzing the assessed gait to determine whether the assessed gait includes one or more particular gait patterns that are associated with a particular medical condition comprises:using the information to assess one or more movements of the individual's head as the individual ambulates; ...

VIDEO-BASED PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MONITORING BREATHING

The present disclosure relates to the field of medical monitoring, and, in particular, to non-contact detecting and monitoring of patient breathing. Systems, methods, and computer readable media are described for calculating a change in depth of regions in one or more regions of interest (ROI's) on a patient and assigning one or more visual indicators to the regions based on the calculated changes in depth of the regions over time. In some embodiments, one or more breathing parameter signals corresponding to the regions can be generated and/or analyzed. In these and other embodiments, the one or more visual indicators can be displayed overlaid onto the regions in real-time. In these and still other embodiments, the systems, methods, and/or computer readable media (i) can display one or more generated breathing parameter signals in real-time and/or (ii) can trigger an alert and/or an alarm when a breathing abnormality is detected. 1. A video-based patient monitoring system , comprising:at least one processor configured to define one or more regions of interest (ROI's) on a patient; and ["the at least one image capture device is configured to capture two or more images of the one or more ROI's; and", ["calculate a change in depth of a region of at least one of the one or more ROI's within the two or more images;", 'assign one or more visual indicators from a predetermined visual scheme to the region of the at least one ROI based at least in part on the calculated change in depth of the region within the two or more images; and', 'display the one or more assigned visual indicators overlaid onto to the region of the at least one ROI., 'the at least one processor is further configured to], 'a non-contact detector having at least one image capture device, wherein2. The video-based patient monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one image capture device is a depth sensing camera.3. The video-based patient monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR BOTH OF SENSOR FUNCTIONALITY AND DATA ACCESS BASED ON BIOMETRICS DATA

The present disclosure is generally directed to maintaining sensor quality standards and/or preventing improper remanufacture of sensors, such as pulse oximetry sensors. Present embodiments may include a system that includes a biometric measurement device configured to obtain biometric data of a patient and a pulse oximetry sensor configured to obtain physiological data from a patient. The pulse oximetry sensor may include a memory device configured to receive and to store biometric data obtained during an initial reading of the patient by the biometric measurement device. The system may include a processor configured to obtain subsequent biometric data from the biometric device, to compare the subsequent biometric data to the biometric data obtained during the initial reading, and to prevent the pulse oximetry sensor from obtaining physiological data if the subsequent biometric data does not correspond to the biometric data obtained during the initial reading. 1. A system , comprising:a biometric measurement device configured to obtain biometric data of a patient; a light emitter configured to direct light at the patient;', 'a light detector configured to receive light from the patient that is indicative of the physiological data; and', 'a memory device configured to receive and to store biometric data obtained during an initial reading of the patient by the biometric measurement device; and, 'a pulse oximetry sensor configured to obtain physiological data from the patient comprisinga processor programmed to obtain subsequent biometric data from the biometric device, to compare the subsequent biometric data to the biometric data obtained during the initial reading, and to prevent the pulse oximetry sensor from obtaining physiological data when the subsequent biometric data does not correspond to the biometric data obtained during the initial reading.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pulse oximetry sensor comprises the processor or the biometric measurement ...

EXTENDED MEDICAL TEST SYSTEM

An extended medical test system provides a user-friendly apparatus that can be used to perform a plurality of diagnostic functions. In an example of an eye examination system, the system is configured to capture one or more patient images containing a patient's eye and a surrounding body portion, and perform additional diagnostic functions as well as the eye examination. 1. An apparatus for a medical test , the apparatus comprising:an image capture device configured to capture a patient image, the patient image including an eye and a surrounding facial portion around the eye; and determine a point of interest associated with the surrounding facial portion in the patient image;', 'determine a property associated with the point of interest from the patient image;', 'compare the property with a reference property; and', 'evaluate a change in the property., 'an evaluation device configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the image capture device captures the patient image at a first time and captures a reference image at a second time prior to the first time claim 1 , and the evaluation device is further configured to:determine the point of interest in the reference image;determine the reference property associated with the point of interest from the reference image; andevaluate the change in the property based on a difference between the property and the reference property over a period of time, the period of time being determined by a difference between the first time and the second time.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation device is further configured to generate a diagnosis based on the change in the property.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the evaluation device is further configured to generate a recommendation based on the diagnosis.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an output device configured to present an evaluation output claim 1 , the evaluation output including the change in the property.6. The apparatus of claim 5 ...

VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM WITH HIGH SECURITY

A virtual reality (VR) system including a VR box, a system server and a wearable accessary is provided. The VR box detects a biometric characteristic to identify a user ID according to the biometric characteristic, and outputs an ID signal associated with the identified user ID. The system server receives the ID signal from the VR box, and transmits video stream to the VR box to be shown thereon. The wearable accessary detects movement of the wearable accessary after receiving the ID signal from the VR box, and sends a control signal to the system server to change image content in the video stream according to the detected movement of the wearable accessary. 1. A virtual reality (VR) system , comprising:a VR box, configured to detect a biometric characteristic to identify a user ID according to the biometric characteristic, and output an ID signal associated with the identified user ID; receive the ID signal from the VR box, and', 'transmit video stream associated with the identified user ID to the VR box to be shown thereon; and, 'a system server, configured to'} detect an attached status and movement of the wearable accessary after receiving the ID signal from the VR box, and', 'send a control signal to the system server to change image content in the video stream according to the detected movement of the wearable accessary when the attached status indicates continuous wearing., 'a wearable accessary, configured to'}2. The VR system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wearable accessary is further configured tosend a lock signal to the VR box to lock the VR box when the attached status indicates a lift up state.3. The VR system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the VR box is further configured to claim 2 , after receiving the lock signal claim 2 ,stop receiving the video stream from the system server, andidentify another ID signal according to another biometric characteristic.4. The VR system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wearable accessary is a bracelet claim ...

ADAPTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES BASED ON FACIAL ANALYSIS BY IMAGE PROCESSING

Systems and methods for adapting physical activities and exercises based on facial analysis by image processing are disclosed. A method includes: identifying, by a computer device, a user; receiving, by the computer device, video data of a face region of the user while the user is engaged in exercise or physical activity; analyzing, by the computer device, the video data to determine a detected state of the user, wherein the analyzing the video data includes performing facial analysis using the video data; and providing, by the computer device, feedback to the user based on the analyzing the video data. 1. A method , comprising:identifying, by a computer device, a user;receiving, by the computer device, video data of a face region of the user while the user is engaged in exercise or physical activity;analyzing, by the computer device, the video data to determine a detected state of the user, wherein the analyzing the video data comprises performing facial analysis using the video data; andproviding, by the computer device, feedback to the user based on the analyzing the video data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying the user comprises:the computer device receiving login data from the user via an input device; andthe computer device determining an identity of the user based on the login data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying the user comprises the computer device determining an identity of the user by performing facial recognition using the video data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the video data is received by the computer device via network communication from a recording device recording the video data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detected state comprises at least one from the group consisting of: tired claim 1 , bored claim 1 , calm claim 1 , level of exertion claim 1 , and level of pain.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the detected state additionally comprises at least one from the group consisting of: perspiration ...

Living body detecting method and apparatus, device and computer storage medium

The present disclosure provides a living body detecting method and apparatus, and a computer device, wherein the method comprises: obtaining data of a user's same breathing act through a humidity sensor array and a camera respectively; determining the user's face posture according to data obtained by the humidity sensor array and data obtained by the camera respectively; comparing the determined face postures, and judging whether the user is a living body according to a comparison result. The technical solution of the present disclosure can implement living body detection for the user.

WEARABLE MENTAL STATE MONITOR COMPUTER APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS

A computer-implemented method of assessing the metal state of an individual by: (1) providing the individual with a wearable device (e.g., eyewear) that includes one or more sensors for assessing the mental state of the individual, (2) using information from one or more of the sensors to assess the mental state of the individual; and (3) informing the individual or a third party of the individual's mental state. In various embodiments, the method further involves using the wearable device to determine one or more environmental factors that are related to the individual's mental state. For example, the method may involve determining (e.g., from one or more images taken using the wearable device) that the individual is frequently in a stressed emotional state when a particular person is present, when the individual is engaged in a particular activity, and/or when the wearer experiences a certain internal or external context. 1. A computer-implemented method of assessing the mental state of a wearer of eyewear comprising one or more sensors coupled to the eyewear , the one or more sensors being adapted to detect one or more characteristics of the wearer of the eyewear , wherein the one or more characteristics are associated with the wearer's mental state , the method comprising: i. pupil size,', 'ii. heart rate,', 'iii. perspiration rate,', 'iv. respiration rate,', 'v. physical movement, and', 'vi. brainwave activity;, 'a. receiving, by a processor, one or more signals from the one or more sensors, wherein each of the one or more signals relates to at least one characteristic associated with the wearer, the at least one characteristic being selected from a group consisting ofb. analyzing, by a processor, the one or more received signals to determine the at least one characteristic;c. facilitating, by a processor, determination of a mental state of the wearer based, at least in part, on the at least one characteristic; andd. associating, by a processor, the mental state ...

Thermal imaging system

Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSIGNING LOCATIONS TO DEVICES

A location identification system analyzes information received corresponding to a device detected in a room of a patient. On detecting a location identification of the device, the system assigns the device to the location corresponding to the location identification. In embodiments, the system retrieves patient and care team information for the location. The location and patient and care team information may be communicated to a central video monitoring system. 1. A computerized method for assigning locations to 3D motion sensors , the computerized method comprising:receiving, by a motion sensor, a signal from a location beacon corresponding to a location;determining that the signal received by the motion sensor includes a known location identification corresponding to the location;in response to determining the signal received by the motion sensor includes the known location identification, automatically assigning the motion sensor to the location to indicate that the motion sensor is located at the location; andsending an assignment of the motion sensor to the location for recording in a location database.2. The computerized method of claim 1 , wherein the location database is within an EMR system and the computerized method further comprises retrieving claim 1 , from the EMR system claim 1 , patient information and care team information for the location.3. The computerized method of claim 2 , further comprising communicating the patient information and care team information for the location to a central video monitoring system.4. The computerized method of claim 3 , wherein the central video monitoring system comprises a primary display and an alert display.5. The computerized method of claim 4 , wherein the alert display is a dedicated portion of the primary display.6. The computerized method of claim 4 , wherein the alert display is a display or series of displays separate from the primary display.7. The computerized method of further comprising sending an ...

Personalized Multi-Sensory Cues and Personalized Sensing In A Targeted Environment

Methods, systems and apparatuses are disclosed for delivering, in an enclosed environment, subject-directed multi-sensory stimuli output or sequence(s) to a specific subject based upon recognition and identification of a specific subject. 1. A system for delivering a plurality of sensory stimuli to a subject in response to at least one identifying characteristic of a subject and in response to a location of the subject , the system comprising:a detector for recognizing a subject, the subject having at least one subject-specific identifying characteristic;a controller in communication with the detector;a plurality of subject-directed sensory stimulus outputs in communication with the controller, each subject-directed sensory stimulus output configured to emit at least one subject-directed sensory stimulus to the subject, said subject-directed sensory stimulus comprising at least one of: a subject-directed visual sensory stimulus, a subject-directed olfactory sensory stimulus, and a subject-directed auditory sensory stimulus;wherein the at least one subject-directed sensory stimulus is directed to a predetermined location in response to the subject-specific identifying characteristic; andwherein at least one of the subject-directed sensory stimulus is directed to a predetermined location in response to the subject inhabiting the predetermined location, said subject having the subject-specific identifying characteristic.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined location is an enclosed environment.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises at least one of: a facial recognition detector claim 1 , a voice detector claim 1 , a gesture recognition detector claim 1 , a fingerprint detector claim 1 , a height detector claim 1 , a weight detector claim 1 , a card reader claim 1 , an identification-chip reader claim 1 , and RFID reader claim 1 , a bar code scanner claim 1 , a smart phone claim 1 , a smart phone application claim 1 , and combinations ...

PULSE WAVE DETECTION DEVICE AND PULSE WAVE DETECTION PROGRAM

A pulse wave detection device color converts a frame image of a moving image from RBG to HSV components, and identifies a skin section using the skin color of a user prepared in advance with an H component. The device converts the skin section of the image to YIQ components, and takes Qm as a pulse wave signal, Qm being obtained by averaging the Q values of the pixels. The device then obtains a chronological change in the pulse wave signal Qm and outputs the change as a pulse wave. Accordingly, it is possible to exclude disturbance factors from the pulse wave detection target, and successfully detect a pulse wave. The identification of the skin section is performed using the H component to identify candidate pixels, and using the S component to narrow down the candidate pixels to the target, so high-precision identification of the skin section is possible. 1. A pulse wave detection device comprising:moving image obtaining means for obtaining a moving image taking a region including at least skin of a target;skin portion specifying means for specifying a skin portion of the target shown on the obtained moving image;pulse wave obtaining means for obtaining a pulse wave of the target from a temporal change of predetermined color space components in the skin portion specified as above; andoutput means for outputting the obtained pulse wave.2. The pulse wave detection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe region including at least the skin of the target includes the face of the target.3. The pulse wave detection device according to claim 1 , further comprising:reference component registering means for registering a reference component which is the color space component to be a reference for specifying the skin portion of the target, whereinthe skin portion specifying means specifies a portion where the predetermined color space component corresponds to the registered reference component in the moving image as the skin portion.4. The pulse wave detection device ...

Pattern Detection and Location in a Processed Image

The present invention is a method of processing a video image in an electronic video processor including the steps of receiving an input image having an input field of view, generating a processed image from the input image, and having an output field of view smaller than the input field of view, searching for a predetermined pattern within the input image, providing an indication when the predetermined pattern is found in the input image, and zooming the processed image to the input field of view and highlighting the predetermined pattern in the processed image in response to the indication. 1. A method of processing a video image in an electronic video processor comprising:receiving an input image having an input field of view;generating a processed image from the input image, having an output field of view smaller than the input field of view;searching for a predetermined pattern within the input image; andproviding an cue to a user when the predetermined pattern is found in the input image.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising accepting input from the user to zoom the processed image to the input field of view and highlight the predetermined pattern in the processed image in response to the user input.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined pattern is a faces.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined pattern is a hazards.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of searching further includes recognizing features of the detected pattern.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined pattern is stored in a look up table of patterns and identifying information.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the predetermined pattern is a face and the look up table associates the faces with a name.8. The method according to claim 7 , further comprising announcing the name associated with the detected face. This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser ...

Telemedicine System With Dynamic Imaging

A telemedicine system with dynamic imaging is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the telemedicine system comprises a laser imaging and treatment apparatus, and associated systems and methods that allow a physician (e.g., a surgeon) to perform laser surgical procedures on an eye structure or a body surface with a laser imaging and treatment apparatus disposed at a first (i.e. local) location from a control system disposed at a second (i.e. remote) location, e.g., a physician's office. Also, in some embodiments, communication between the laser imaging and treatment apparatus and control system is achieved via the Internet®. Further, in some embodiments, the telemedicine system includes a dynamic imaging system and/or a facial recognition system that verifies the identity of a patient, and is capable of being used for other important applications, such as tracking and analyzing trends in a disease process. 1. A telemedicine system with dynamic imaging , comprising:a local control system disposed at a first location and a central control system disposed at a remote site, said remote site being at a second location, said local control system being operatively coupled to said central control system by means of a computer network;said local control system including a first computing device with a first processor, a local control module, and a dynamic imaging system;said central control system including a second computing device with a second processor and a remote control module;said dynamic imaging system including an imaging device operatively coupled to said first computing device, said imaging device configured to capture images of a body portion of said patient over a predetermined duration of time so that a displacement of said body portion of said patient is capable of being tracked during said predetermined duration of time, said first computing device being programmed to determine said displacement of said body portion of said patient over said predetermined ...

Method for the automated and assisted acquisition of anatomical surfaces

The method for the automated and assisted acquisition of anatomical surfaces includes a first acquisition of the surfaces undertaken in order to create a first numerical model and a perioperative second acquisition undertaken by scanning the surfaces in order to create a second numerical model for identifying the coordinates of the surfaces. The surfaces are supported by a robotic arm; and then the models are brought into correspondence by resetting. The scanning in the second acquisition includes making a preliminary identification of the coordinates of noteworthy points on the surfaces manually, assisted by the robotic arm, and the identifying parts a the points, in order to construct a reference frame and to determine a scanning region; creating an intermediate model from the reference frame and at least one of the points; preliminary resetting the first model with the second model; and automatically scanning the determined zone.

VITAL SIGN CAPTURE DEVICE

This present invention relates to a vital sign scanning apparatus that comprises a portal for individuals to pass through. The vital sign scanning apparatus detects the vital signs and other physiological conditions of a user passing through the portal which is comprised of two vertical sidewalls connected via a top wall or member. The sidewalls and/or top member are comprised of a plurality of integrated sensors including, without limitation, a heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, facial recognition scanner, and an infrared temperature sensor to detect the body temperature of the user passing through the portal. The sensors are in communication with a processor and a display device that displays the obtained vital sign values along with any abnormality notifications. 1. A healthcare scanning portal comprising:a portal having a pair of generally upwardly extending walls and a connecting top or cover extending between the pair of walls to create a passageway;a plurality of sensors integrated into at least one of the pair of walls;a display provided on the portal; anda processor connected to the plurality of sensors, wherein the processor is connected to at least one database.2. The healthcare scanning portal as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pair of walls comprises a first wall and a second wall that is generally parallel to claim 1 , and spaced apart from claim 1 , the first wall claim 1 , and further wherein the plurality of sensors are integrated into both of the first and second walls.3. The healthcare scanning portal as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors include a heart rate sensor claim 1 , a SPO2 sensor claim 1 , a blood pressure sensor claim 1 , a body heat sensor claim 1 , a physiological condition sensor claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The healthcare scanning portal as recited in claim 3 , wherein the physiological condition sensor senses at least one condition relating to a fingerprint claim 3 , a face claim 3 , an ear claim 3 , an ...

HEALTH SENSING BATHROOM DEVICE

Various bathroom devices for the collection of data are described. In one example, a mirror cabinet includes a mirror frame, a sensor cavity, and a controller. The mirror frame is configured to support a mirror substrate that provides a reflection of one or more users in proximity of the mirror cabinet. The sensor cavity coupled to the mirror frame and is configured to support a sensor for detecting a health condition of the one or more users in proximity to the mirror cabinet. A controller is configured to analyze data received from the sensor to determine the health condition. 1. A mirror cabinet comprising:a mirror frame configured to support a mirror substrate that provides a reflection of one or more users in proximity of the mirror cabinet;a sensor cavity coupled to the mirror frame and configured to support a sensor for detecting a health condition of the one or more users in proximity to the mirror cabinet; anda controller configured to analyze data received from the sensor to determine the health condition.2. The mirror cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a camera and the controller performs an image processing algorithm on images collected by the camera in order to determine the health condition of the one or more users.3. The mirror cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising:a drive mechanism configured to cover or reveal the sensor.4. The mirror cabinet of claim 3 , wherein the drive mechanism lowers or raises the sensor cavity with respect to the mirror frame.5. The mirror cabinet of claim 3 , wherein the drive mechanism retracts a lens cover for the sensor.6. The mirror cabinet of claim 3 , wherein the drive mechanism lowers a sensor cavity cover.7. The mirror cabinet of claim 3 , further comprising:a proximity sensor that triggers the drive mechanism.8. The mirror cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising:a display configured to display the health condition.9. The mirror cabinet of claim 8 , wherein the display also provides a state of a timer for ...

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING, MONITORING AND DISPLAYING PHYSICAL PARAMETERS OF EXERCISES ON SELECTORIZED FITNESS MACHINES

A system for measuring, displaying, storing and utilizing user-specific exercise data from selectorized fitness machines, including the weight, repetitions, and any other physical parameters derivable from the weight and displacement of the weight stack. The system is comprised of two coupled sensor systems: an infrared sensor and multiple Hall effect sensors. The sensors are mounted to an adjustable stand that can be retrofitted to any selectorized fitness machine. The system analyzes the measurements and sends the data to a server for storage on a per-user basis. Users are identified by a near-field communication (NFC) tag or facial recognition. The system uses an innovative coupled NFC/QR/facial recognition—Bluetooth paradigm to transmit exercise data in real-time to the Bluetooth-enabled mobile device of the user. A mobile application allows users to view the exercise data, to follow predefined workout plan, and to retrieve stored data from a remote server. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of magnets, each magnet attached to a weight plate of a plurality of weight plates comprising a weight stack; anda plurality of Hall effect sensors mounted on a stand positioned adjacent to the weight stack, the plurality of Hall effect sensors being oriented to measure a magnetic field of the plurality of magnets.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein adjacent weight plates have magnets with opposite polarities.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of Hall effect sensors detect a number of weight plates lifted during an exercise.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one displacement sensor mounted on the stand claim 1 , the at least one displacement sensor configured to detect a displacement of the weight plates lifted during an exercise.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one displacement sensor is further configured to detect a speed of the weight plates lifted during an exercise.6. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a reflector ...

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT STATE DETERMINATION METHOD, BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT STATE DETERMINING DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A method for determining a blood pressure measurement state, using a device that is held in a hand of a user to whom a blood pressure meter is mounted. The method includes: obtaining (i) image data including a face of the user by a camera that the device has, (ii) first information indicating an inclination angle of the determining device as to the gravitational direction, by an angle sensor that the device has, and (iii) second information indicating a position of the face of the user in the image data, and the proportion of the size of the face of the user in the image data; determining whether or not the user is correctly using the blood pressure meter based on the image data, the first information and the second information; and providing a notification indicating the determination result. 1. A blood pressure measurement state determination method for determining a blood pressure measurement state , using a determining device that is held in a hand of a user to whom a blood pressure meter is mounted , the method comprising:obtaining image data including a face of the user by a camera that the determining device has;obtaining first information indicating an inclination angle of the determining device as to the gravitational direction, by an angle sensor that the determining device has;obtaining second information indicating a position of the face of the user in the image data, and the proportion of the size of the face of the user in the image data;determining whether or not the angle indicated in the first information is within a first range;determining whether or not the position of the face of the user indicated in the second information is within a second range;determining whether or not the proportion of the size of the face of the user indicated in the second information is within a third range;determining whether or not the user is correctly using the blood pressure meter;providing a first notification indicating that the blood pressure meter is being ...

ADAPTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES BASED ON FACIAL ANALYSIS BY IMAGE PROCESSING

Systems and methods for adapting physical activities and exercises based on facial analysis by image processing are disclosed. A method includes: identifying, by a computer device, a user; receiving, by the computer device, video data of a face region of the user while the user is engaged in exercise or physical activity; analyzing, by the computer device, the video data to determine a detected state of the user, wherein the analyzing the video data includes performing facial analysis using the video data; and providing, by the computer device, feedback to the user based on the analyzing the video data. 1. A method , comprising:identifying, by a computer device, a user;receiving, by the computer device, video data of a face region of the user while the user is engaged in exercise or physical activity;analyzing, by the computer device, the video data to determine a detected state of the user, wherein the analyzing the video data comprises performing facial analysis using the video data; andproviding, by the computer device, feedback to the user based on the analyzing the video data,wherein the providing the feedback comprises the computer device causing a notification device to display an indication of the detected state, andwherein the indication of the detected state includes simultaneously displaying on the notification device a detected facial expression and a detected perspiration state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying the user comprises:the computer device receiving login data from the user via an input device; andthe computer device determining an identity of the user based on the login data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying the user comprises the computer device determining an identity of the user by performing facial recognition using the video data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the video data is received by the computer device via network communication from a recording device recording the video data.5. The method of ...

Device for recognizing animal's identity by using animal nose prints

The present invention relates to an animal recognition apparatus using nose patterns, which includes a body stabilizer unit to minimize movement and resistance of an animal during an optimal nose pattern image acquisition, wherein the acquired nose pattern images are used to biometrically identify the animal.

Device and method for recognizing animal's identity by using animal nose prints

The present invention relates to an animal recognition apparatus including an image recognition unit to generate, enroll, verify, and identify the raw or processed nose pattern code from the acquired nose pattern image, and to an animal recognition method including a nose pattern image acquisition step and nose code generation, enrollment, and matching steps.

BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD

Provided is a biological information detection device including: an image acquisition unit that acquires an image composed of image signals including a plurality of wavelength components obtained by capturing reflected light from an object; a region division unit that divides the image into a plurality of regions for each frame; a local pulse wave detection unit that detects a pulse wave based on wavelength fluctuation between frames for each of the regions; and a blood pressure estimation unit that calculates propagation velocity of the pulse wave based on an appearance time difference of patterns of the pulse waves in two or more regions extracted based on an appearance order of the patterns of the pulse waves in the plurality of regions, and estimates a blood pressure based on the propagation velocity of the pulse wave. 1. A biological information detection device comprising:an image acquisition unit that acquires an image composed of image signals including a plurality of wavelength components obtained by capturing reflected light from an object;a region division unit that divides the image into a plurality of regions for each frame;a local pulse wave detection unit that detects a pulse wave based on wavelength fluctuation between frames for each of the regions; anda blood pressure estimation unit that calculates propagation velocity of the pulse wave based on an appearance time difference of patterns of the pulse waves in two or more regions extracted based on an appearance order of the patterns of the pulse waves in the plurality of regions, and estimates a blood pressure based on the propagation velocity of the pulse wave.2. The biological information detection device according to claim 1 ,wherein the region division unit divides the image into a predetermined number of the regions for each of the frames, andwherein the local pulse wave detection unit detects the pulse wave in a region where a skin color is detected among the predetermined number of the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING USER HEART RATE USING LIVE CAMERA FEED

A system and method for detecting a heart rate of a user using a portable electronic device is provided. The system includes a first camera mounted to the portable electronic device for taking a series of photographs of the user, a memory for storing the series of photographs including the RGB tone colour details of each pixel for each photograph, and a processor for removing the red and blue tones from each image and for measuring the variation in green tone between each image thereby detecting the heart rate of the user. 1. A system for detecting a heart rate of a user using a portable electronic device , the system including:a first camera mounted to the portable electronic device for taking a series of photographs of the user;a memory for storing the series of photographs including the RGB tone colour details of each pixel for each photograph;a processor for removing the red and blue tones from each image and for measuring the variation in green tone between each image thereby detecting the heart rate of the user.2. A system according to wherein the portable electronic device includes a second camera for taking a second heart rate from the user's finger.3. A system according to wherein the processor measures the variance between the heart rate detected at the first camera and the second camera.4. A system according to wherein the processor detects movement detected from the cardiac pulse cause by blood flow in the user.5. A system according to wherein the processor further measures blinking and facial movements to determine whether the user is moving.6. A system according to wherein the portable electronic device is a mobile phone or tablet computer.7. A method for detecting a heart rate of a user using a portable electronic device claim 5 , the method including:providing a portable electronic device having a first camera for taking a series of images of the user;providing a memory for storing the series of images including the RGB tone colour details of each ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SEGMENT PARAMETERS OF A HUMAN BODY FOR RECORDING A BODY MASS INDEX

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a system and method for measuring segment parameters of a human body for recording a body mass index. The method includes a digital weighing scale configured to measure a weight of specimen and the measured weight of the specimen instantly transmitted to a server along with an identical time, an image capturing unit positioned in a predetermined distance away from the digital weighing scale at a preferred location for capturing an image of the specimen, a face recognition unit triggered by the digital weighing scale for comparing the image captured by the image capturing unit with the predetermined data provided by the specimen, a height strip placed vertically on the digital weighing scale configured to measure a height of the specimen, a body mass index calculating unit configured to calculate a body mass index of the specimen with the weight and the height measured by the digital weighing scale and the height strip and a data repository unit configured to store dynamically the measured data of the specimen. 1. A system for measuring segment parameters of a human body to record a body mass index , comprising:a digital weighing scale configured to measure a weight of specimen, whereby the measured weight of the specimen instantly transmitted to a server along with an identical time;an image capturing unit positioned in a predetermined distance away from the digital weighing scale at a preferred location for capturing an image of the specimen;a face recognition unit triggered by the digital weighing scale for comparing the image captured by the image capturing unit with the predetermined data provided by the specimen;a height strip placed vertically on the digital weighing scale configured to measure a height of the specimen, whereby the measured height of the specimen read by the face recognition unit from the height strip and captured image of the specimen;a body mass index calculating unit ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING STROKE SYMPTOMS

A stroke detection system analyzes images of a person's face over time to detect asymmetric changes in the position of certain reference points that are consistent with sagging or drooping that may be symptomatic of a stroke or TIA. On detecting possible symptoms of a stroke or TIA, the system may alert caregivers or others, and log the event in a database. Identifying stroke symptoms automatically may enable more rapid intervention, and identifying TIA symptoms may enable diagnostic and preventative care to reduce the risk of a future stroke.

ELECTRONIC INHALER WITH CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATION

An electronic inhaler, including: an antenna; a contactless module configured to receive via the antenna from an authentication circuit of a removably-mounted liquid container, a liquid container authentication signal; and a processor configured to control an operational state of a heater, which is configured to vaporize a liquid of the removably-mounted liquid container, based on the liquid container authentication signal. 1. An electronic inhaler , comprising:an antenna;a contactless module configured to receive via the antenna from an authentication circuit of a removably-mounted liquid container, a liquid container authentication signal; anda processor configured to control an operational state of a heater, which is configured to vaporize a liquid of the removably-mounted liquid container, based on the liquid container authentication signal.2. The electronic inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to verify claim 1 , based on the liquid container authentication signal claim 1 , whether the removably-mounted liquid container is authorized for use with the electronic inhaler.3. The electronic inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the contactless module is further configured to transmit claim 1 , via the antenna claim 1 , power to the authentication circuit of the removably-mounted liquid container.4. The electronic inhaler of claim 1 , wherein the contactless module is further configured to receive the liquid container authentication signal when the liquid container is mounted in the electronic inhaler.5. The electronic inhaler of claim 1 , further comprising:a fingerprint sensor circuit configured to sense a fingerprint and to transmit a fingerprint image signal based on the sensed fingerprint,wherein the processor is further configured to control the operational state of the heater based on the fingerprint image signal.6. The electronic inhaler of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further configured to verify claim 5 , based on the fingerprint ...

BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING CORRECTNESS OF BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION

A biological information measurement device includes: an information input request unit configured to request an input of identification information at each of a plurality of timings after measurement of the biological information is started; a personal identification unit configured to determine whether a user wearing the biological information measurement device is a pre-registered person in synchronization with each of the plurality of timings, based on the identification information; an identification result information generation unit configured to generate identification result information indicative of a relationship between a first number of times that the request is made by the information input request unit and a second number of times that the user is determined to be the pre-registered person by the personal identification unit; and a correctness determination unit configured to determine correctness of the biological information on the basis of the identification result information. 1. A biological information measurement device configured to continuously measure biological information from a living body with being worn on the living body , the biological information measurement device comprising:a storage control unit configured to perform storage control of the measured biological information in a storage medium;an input unit for inputting identification information necessary for personal identification;an information input request unit configured to request an input of the identification information by the input unit at each of a plurality of timings after measurement of the biological information is started;a personal identification unit configured to determine whether a user wearing the biological information measurement device is a pre-registered person in synchronization with each of the plurality of timings, based on the identification information input by the input unit;an identification result information generation unit configured to generate ...

BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, FRAUD MEASUREMENT DETERMINATION METHOD, FRAUD MEASUREMENT DETERMINATION PROGRAM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

In an alcohol detection system (), an authentication server () receives camera image information acquired by a camera () shooting an image of an indication ID displayed on a display () of an alcohol detection device () and a device ID sent from the alcohol detection device (). The authentication server () then determines whether a person to be measured is performing alcohol detection using the alcohol detection device () an image of which has been shot by the camera () or not based on the indication ID indicated by the camera image information and the device ID sent from the alcohol detection device (). 2. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 , wherein the biological information of the person to be measured is breath alcohol concentration of the person to be measured.3. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 , wherein the indication identification information is randomly generated by the biological information measuring device each time the biological information is measured.4. The biological information measuring system according to claim 2 , wherein the indication identification information is randomly generated by the biological information measuring device each time the biological information is measured.5. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 , wherein the indication identification information is a value indicating a measurement result obtained by the biological information measuring device.6. The biological information measuring system according to claim 2 , wherein the indication identification information is a value indicating a measurement result obtained by the biological information measuring device.7. The biological information measuring system according to claim 1 ,wherein the image-shooting device shoots an image of a face of the person to be measured who is performing measurement with the biological information measuring device as well as the image of the indication ...

User scanning and one-way augmented reality viewing system

An augmented reality customer interaction system includes a transparent panel having a first side and a second side that is opposite to the first side, and a camera device configured to capture visual data from an area adjacent to the second side of the transparent panel. The visual data includes identifying features of a customer located in the area with respect to the second side of the transparent panel. The system further includes a projection system configured to project information on the first side of the transparent panel. The information projected on the first side of the transparent panel may include customer interaction data retrieved from a data store based on the identifying features of the customer.

PATIENT POSITION MONITORING METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Methods and systems for monitoring a patient's position using non-contact patient monitoring systems are described. In some embodiments, depth sensing cameras are used to obtain depth images of a patient, wherein data can be extracted from the depth images and processed in various ways to make a determination as to the patient's position, including monitoring when and how often a patient changes position. Various alarms systems can also be integrated into the systems and methods described herein in order to alert clinicians regarding, for example, patients moving too infrequently, patients moving too frequently, or patients moving into undesirable positions in view of the condition being treated. AI-based patient monitoring systems used for determining patient position are also described. 1. A video-based patient monitoring method , comprising:obtaining a depth sensing image of a region of interest of a patient using a depth sensing camera, the depth sensing image comprising a plurality of depth measurements taken within the region of interest;extracting from the depth sensing image a subset of the plurality of depth measurements, the subset of depth measurements taken along a line extending through the region of interest;creating a cross-section profile image based on the subset of depth measurements;comparing the cross-section profile image to a plurality of standard cross-section profile images, each of the standard cross-section profile images being associated with a patient position; andmaking a determination of the patient's position based on the closest match between the cross-section profile image and one of the standard cross-section profile images.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the region of interest includes the entire patient.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the region of interest is located over the patient's chest.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the line extending through the region of interest crosses through the patient's chest.5. The method ...

FACIAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

As the use of facial biometrics expands in the commercial and government sectors, the need to ensure that human facial examiners use proper procedures to compare facial imagery will grow. Human examiners have examined fingerprint images for many years such that fingerprint examination processes and techniques have reached a point of general acceptance for both commercial and governmental use. The growing deployment and acceptance of facial recognition can be enhanced and solidified if new methods can be used to assist in ensuring and recording that proper examination processes were performed during the human examination of facial imagery. 1. A method of electronically assisted facial identification comprising:displaying, on at least one display, at least two facial images near one other;electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined when the two facial images on the at least one display are analyzed by a user to determine whether the facial images are of different persons or of a same person; andautomatically guiding the user through the facial identification process in response to the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the user and keeping track of which facial components have been examined.245-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Patent Application No. 62/168,351, filed May 29, 2015, entitled “Facial Identification Techniques,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.While both finger and facial images exist as images for processing and comparison, there are key differences between the two:Human examiners can be presented with facial images for comparisons in two distinct ways:In both cases, it is up to the human facial examiner to analyze the two images and produce a final decision whether ...

OCCUPANT ASSIST APPARATUS

An occupant assist apparatus () has: a receiving device () for receiving an occupant information relating to an occupant of a vehicle; an estimating device () for estimating, on the basis of the occupant information, at least one of a desire of the occupant to urinate and a desire of the occupant to defecate in a future than a timing when the occupant information is received; and an executing device () for executing an occupant assist on the basis of a result of an estimation by the estimating device. 1. An occupant assist apparatus comprising a controller ,the controller being programmed to:receive an occupant information relating to an occupant of a vehicle;estimate, on the basis of the occupant information, at least one of a desire of the occupant to urinate and a desire of the occupant to defecate in a future than a timing when the occupant information is received; andexecute an occupant assist on the basis of an estimated result.2. The occupant assist apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is programmed to estimate, on the basis of the occupant information, at least one of the desire of the occupant to urinate and the desire of the occupant to defecate in the future than the timing when the occupant information is received before the occupant is conscious of at least one of the desire to urinate and the desire to defecate.3. The occupant assist apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe occupant information includes at least one of a biological information of the occupant and an action information relating to an action of the occupant.4. The occupant assist apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe action information includes at least one of a diet history information relating to a history of a diet eaten by the occupant and an excretion history information relating to a history of an excretion of the occupant.5. The occupant assist apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe occupant assist includes at least one of (i) a break assist for ...

VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM

A vehicle monitoring system adapted to manage and monitor vehicles includes a management platform and a control device connected thereto and installed in each vehicle. The control device includes a processor where predetermined conditions set as standards of safe driving are stored, a camera lens set adapted to capture actual images, a storage unit adapted to store the captured images, and a reminding unit connected to the processor. The processor compares the captured images with the predetermined conditions, and a comparison result of each vehicle is sent to the management platform for recording and monitoring. If the captured images do not fulfill the predetermined conditions, an abnormal state is shown, and the reminding unit reminds the vehicle driver to reduce the incidence of traffic accidents. The management platform monitors the driving state of vehicles proactively according to the comparison result to enhance occupational safety and emergency response capability. 1. A vehicle monitoring system comprising:a management platform adapted to monitor and manage a plurality of vehicles; and a processor disposed in each of said plurality of vehicles and being in communication with said management platform,', 'a camera lens set disposed in each of said plurality of vehicles and connected to said processor,', 'a storage unit connected to said processor and adapted to store a plurality of actual images captured by said camera lens set, and', 'a reminding unit connected to said processor,, 'a control device connected to said management platform and installed in each of said plurality of vehicles, said control device includingwherein a plurality of predetermined conditions are stored in said processor, said plurality of predetermined conditions being representative of standards for safe driving, said processor being configured to compare said plurality of actual images captured by said camera lens set with said plurality of predetermined conditions to obtain a ...

Method and System for Incorporating Physiological Self-Regulation Challenge into Geospatial Scenario Games and/or Simulations

A method of providing physiological self-regulation challenges prior to participating in a series of activities or exercises at a series of predefined locations includes determining a physiological goal associated with each location. A sensing device measures a physiological state of a user, and a mobile communication device communicates to a user whether or not the user has achieved the physiological goal for the challenge. The level of difficulty of the physiological goal may be reduced if the user does not meet the goal. The physiological goal may comprise a brain state that is conducive to learning, and the sensing device may be configured to measure brain state values representing cognitive engagement. Upon achievement of each physiological goal, the participant is provided with a reward such as information concerning the current predefined location and/or information concerning the next predefined location. 1. A method of providing physiological self-regulation challenges to one or more participants for a series of different predefined activities at respective predefined spaced apart locations , the method comprising:determining respective physiological goals for the self-regulation challenges;determining a location of a participant; and determining the predefined activity corresponding to the location and determining a self-regulation challenge for the determined one of the predefined activities;', 'utilizing a sensing device to measure a physiological state of the participant while the participant is at the predefined location;', 'causing a mobile communication device to communicate to a participant whether or not the participant has achieved the physiological goal for the determined self-regulation challenge; and', 'if a participant achieves a physiological goal, providing the participant with a predefined reward for the predefined activity., 'if the participant is at one of the predefined spaced apart locations,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the ...

Image analysis using sub-sectional component evaluation to augment classifier usage

Images are analyzed using sub-sectional component evaluation in order to augment classifier usage. An image of an individual is obtained. The face of the individual is identified, and regions within the face are determined. The individual is evaluated to be within a sub-sectional component of a population based on a demographic or based on an activity. An evaluation of content of the face is performed based on the individual being within a sub-sectional component of a population. The sub-sectional component of a population is used for disambiguating among content types for the content of the face. A Bayesian framework that includes a conditional probability is used to perform the evaluation of the content of the face, and the evaluation is further based on a prior event that occurred.

BIOMETRIC CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Devices, systems, and methods to receive and analyze biometric measurements from a customer service agent are provided. The analysis of the biometric measurements may be used to identify correlations between the biometric measurements, agent health, and agent performance. These correlations may then be used to route communications to the agent and/or modify the performance and/or increase the heath of the agent. The biometric measurements may also be correlated to an empathy level of the agent. 1. A method of routing a communication with a customer in a customer service center , which comprises:routing a plurality of customer communications to a customer service agent;activating a biometric measurement device associated with the agent when the communications are routed to the agent;measuring biometric data associated with the agent during the communications;receiving, by a processor, the measured biometric data for the agent;creating a biometric analysis based on comparing the measured biometric data to a plurality of biometric data targets and determining a number of negative biometric measurements;determining a performance score based on the agent's performance in interacting with each customer during the communications, the performance score comprising response time, quantity of interactions, rate of interactions, and quality survey results;correlating, by a processor, the biometric analysis to the performance score;creating a performance recommendation for modifying performance of the agent in one or more future communications based on the correlation;updating a routing recommendation for the one or more future communications based on the performance recommendation and the performance score to reduce the number of negative biometric measurements of the agent; androuting the one or more future communications based on the routing recommendation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measured biometric data include one or more of a blood pressure claim 1 , a heart ...

SAFETY SYSTEM EMBODYING TOOLS TO ASSESS, MONITOR AND DOCUMENT TRAFFIC IN A PERIOPERATIVE SETTING

A perioperative safety system embodying tools to assess, monitor and document traffic in the perioperative operating room setting to reduce risk of infection for a surgical patient by enforcing the reduction and elimination of unnecessary traffic in the operating room setting. 1. A perioperative safety system for eliminating unnecessary traffic in an operating room setting , comprising:main doors for accessing and egressing the operating room setting;an outer perioperative safety device disposed adjacent an outer portion of the main doors, wherein accessing the operating room setting through said main doors requires engaging said outer perioperative safety device; andan inner perioperative safety device disposed adjacent an inner portion of the main doors, wherein accessing the operating room setting through said main doors requires moving said inner perioperative safety device.2. The perioperative safety system of claim 1 , wherein the outer perioperative safety device is electrically connected to a computer claim 1 , wherein the computer is electrically connected to a medical record of a patient undergoing a surgery in the operating room setting claim 1 , and wherein engaging said outer perioperative safety device during said surgery is saved in the medical record.3. The perioperative safety system of claim 2 , wherein the outer perioperative safety device is a touchscreen entry device.4. The perioperative safety system of claim 2 , wherein the outer perioperative safety device is a facial recognition entry device.5. The perioperative safety system of claim 2 , wherein the outer perioperative safety device is an eye-scan entry device.6. The perioperative safety system of claim 2 , wherein the outer perioperative safety device is a voice biometric entry device.7. The perioperative safety system of claim 2 , wherein the outer perioperative safety device is a palm-print-scan entry device.8. The perioperative safety system of claim 2 , wherein the outer perioperative ...

VEHICLE DEVICE

A vehicle device receives image data transmitted from a compartment camera photographing a driver. The vehicle device analyzes the image data received from the compartment camera, and detects a heart rate of the driver. The vehicle device wirelessly communicates with one or more wearable devices possessed by one or more people who ride on a vehicle. The vehicle device identifies a wearable device possessed by the driver by comparing biometric information transmitted from the one or more wearable devices with the heart rate of the driver. 1. A vehicle device comprising a processor configured to:receive image data transmitted from a compartment camera that photographs a driver;analyze the image data received from the compartment camera;detect a heart rate of the driver based on the image data;wirelessly communicate with one or more wearable devices possessed by one or more people who ride on a vehicle; andidentify a wearable device possessed by the driver by comparing biometric information transmitted from the one or more wearable devices with the heart rate of the driver.2. The vehicle device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is further configured to:determine an emotion of the driver by analyzing the image data received from the compartment camera; andidentify the wearable device possessed by the driver by comparing the biometric information transmitted from the one or more wearable devices with the emotion of the driver.3. The vehicle device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is further configured toactivate an application program that executes a predetermined processing using the biometric information of the driver when the processor identifies the wearable device possessed by the driver.4. The vehicle device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is further configured toregister the wearable device associated with the driver when the processor identifies the wearable device possessed by the driver.5. The vehicle device according to claim 4 ...

PULSE-WAVE DETECTION METHOD, PULSE-WAVE DETECTION DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

A pulse-wave detection device acquires an image. Furthermore, the pulse-wave detection device executes face detection on the image. Furthermore, the pulse-wave detection device sets the identical region of interest in the frame, of which the image is acquired, and the previous frame to the frame in accordance with a result of the face detection. Moreover, the pulse-wave detection device detects a pulse wave signal based on a difference in brightness obtained between the frame and the previous frame. 1. A pulse-wave detection method comprising:acquiring, by a processor, an image;executing, by the processor, face detection on the image;setting, by the processor, an identical region of interest in a frame, of which the image is acquired, and a previous frame to the frame in accordance with a result of the face detection; anddetecting, by the processor, a pulse wave signal based on a difference in brightness obtained between the frame and the previous frame.2. The pulse-wave detection method according to claim 1 , further comprising:when the region of interest is set, applying, by the processor, a high weight to a pixel in a section where the region of interest is overlapped with a region of interest that is set before the region of interest is set, as compared to a pixel in a non-overlapped section; andperforming, by the processor, an averaging process on a brightness value of each pixel in the region of interest in accordance with the weight that is applied to each pixel in the region of interest for each of the frame and the previous frame.3. The pulse-wave detection method according to claim 1 , further comprising:when the region of interest is set, applying, by the processor, different weights to a pixel that is present in a boundary section that is in an outer circumference that forms the region of interest and to a pixel that is present in a center section that forms the region of interest; andperforming, by the processor, an averaging process on a brightness ...

PORTABLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS DEVICE

Described herein are portable diagnostic devices and related methods. A portable device may include: one or more probes configured to measure one or more health parameters, a strip sensing module configured to receive a test strip therein for measuring an analyte, a wireless communication module for transmitting data, a display, and a processor. Execution of instructions causes the processor to perform a method including: receiving a user input, on the display of the portable device, to initiate a remote health appointment with a healthcare provider; displaying the healthcare provider in a video, in real-time, on the display; acquiring the one or more health parameters; transmitting, in real-time to a remote computing device, the one or more health parameters to the healthcare provider during the remote health appointment; and receiving, in real-time on the portable device, a recommendation from the healthcare provider based on the one or more health parameters. 1. A method of collecting one or more health parameters during a remote health appointment , comprising: one or more probes configured to measure or collect one or more of: a blood pressure, a temperature, a blood oxygen saturation, an electrocardiogram, an image of an internal anatomical structure, or a combination thereof,', 'a strip sensing module configured to receive a test strip therein for measuring an analyte,', 'a wireless communication module for transmitting data to a remote computing device,', 'a display,', 'a processor communicatively coupled to the one or more probes, the strip sensing module, the wireless communication module, and the display, and', 'a computer-readable medium having non-transitory, processor-executable instructions stored thereon, wherein execution of the instructions causes the processor to perform a method comprising:', 'receiving a biometric of a patient as input into the portable device;', 'verifying the patient of the portable device based on the biometric;', 'receiving ...

DRIVER CONDITION DETECTION DEVICE AND DRIVER CONDITION DETECTION METHOD

A driver condition detection device for a vehicle includes: a physical information acquisition unit that acquires physical information of a driver; a standard setting unit that sets, as a standard range, the physical information in a case where the driver is in an operable state for driving the vehicle; a correspondence relationship accumulation unit that accumulates a correspondence relationship between a deviation of the physical information from the standard range and a time interval to return to the standard range; a recovery time estimation unit that estimates a recovery time to return to the standard range from the physical information acquired by the physical information acquisition unit, based on the correspondence relationship; and a determination unit that determines that the driver is in an inoperable state for driving the vehicle when the recovery time is more than a predetermined allowance time. 1. A driver condition detection device that detects a driving condition of a driver of a vehicle , the driver condition detection device comprising:a physical information acquisition unit that acquires physical information of the driver, the physical information contributing to detection of the driving condition of the driver;a standard setting unit that sets, as a standard range, the physical information in a case where the driver is in an operable state for driving the vehicle;a correspondence relationship accumulation unit that accumulates a correspondence relationship between a deviation of the physical information from the standard range and a time interval to return to the standard range;a recovery time estimation unit that estimates a recovery time to return to the standard range from the physical information acquired by the physical information acquisition unit, based on the correspondence relationship; anda determination unit that determines that the driver is in an inoperable state for driving the vehicle when the recovery time is more than a ...

DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED VISITORS

An unauthorized visitor system collects an image of a person detected in a room of a patient. The system identifies reference points on the person's face, for example, points along the cheeks, jowls, and/or brow. The system may compare the reference points to reference points of images associated with registered visitors. The system then determines, based on the comparison, if the person is a registered visitor. One or more designated recipients may be alerted if the person is not a registered visitor or if the person breaches a patient identification zone established around a particular patient. The system may also register the person in a database of visitors. 1. A system for detecting unauthorized visitors , the system comprising:one or more 3D motion sensors located to provide the one or more 3D motion sensors with a view of a person and surrounding area to be monitored, the 3D motion sensors configured to collect a series of images of the person and surrounding area;a computerized patient monitoring system communicatively coupled to the one or more 3D motion sensors, the computerized monitoring system utilizing information received from the one or more 3D motion sensors to identify the person being monitored between two or more images in the series of images, and determine whether a visitor enters the view of the one or more 3D motion sensors, the computerized patient monitoring system identifying a plurality of reference points on the face of the visitor to compare positions, distances between, sizes, or shapes of the plurality of the reference points to positions, distances between, sizes, or shapes of a plurality of registered reference points on the face of registered visitors to determine if the visitor is a registered visitor, the plurality of registered reference points on the face of registered visitors being stored in a database;a central communication system communicatively coupled to the computerized patient monitoring system, the central ...

METHOD FOR PERFORMING AUTHENTICATION USING BIOMETRICS INFORMATION AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME

A method for performing authentication in a portable electronic device is provided. The method includes identifying whether a peripheral electronic device is located within a certain distance from the portable electronic device, receiving biometrics information from the peripheral electronic device when the peripheral electronic device is located within the certain distance from the portable electronic device, identifying whether the biometrics information received from the peripheral electronic device is identical to biometrics information stored in the portable electronic device, and releasing security set to the portable electronic device when the biometrics information received from the peripheral electronic device is identical to the biometrics information stored in the portable electronic device. 1. A method for performing a user authentication in a portable electronic device , the method comprising:identifying whether a peripheral electronic device is located within a certain distance from the portable electronic device;receiving biometrics information from the peripheral electronic device when the peripheral electronic device is located within the certain distance from the portable electronic device;identifying whether the biometrics information received from the peripheral electronic device is identical to biometrics information stored in the portable electronic device; andreleasing a security set to the portable electronic device when the biometrics information received from the peripheral electronic device is identical to the biometrics information stored in the portable electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying of whether the peripheral electronic device is located within the certain distance from the portable electronic device comprises:identifying whether a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) received by the portable electronic device is greater than a critical value.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biometrics ...

Apparatus, System and Method for Facilitating Tracking of Consumable Pharmaceutical Articles

Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method for facilitating the tracking of consumable pharmaceutical articles are disclosed. A marking apparatus is configured to apply unique indelible identifiers to pharmaceutical articles at the point-of-sale. The indelible identifiers on the articles are visually or electronically readable to allow each respective article to be traced with respect to its manufacturer, prescribing physician, patient to whom it was prescribed, dispensing location, expiration date, dosage, or some combination thereof. An associated system and method may involve the provision of a remote database element configured to be in network communication between the marking apparatus, manufacturer, distributor, prescriber, dispensing location, scanning tool, or some combination thereof. The indelible identifier may initially be generated by the apparatus and then obtained and recorded by the remote database element. Alternative, the indelible identifier may initially be generated and recorded by the remote database element, then provided to the marking apparatus.

Portable Hand-Held Vein-Image-Enhancing Device

It is known in the art to use an apparatus to enhance the visual appearance of the veins and arteries in a patient to facilitate insertion of needles into those veins and arteries. This application discloses a number of inventions that add additional data collection and presentation capabilities to a handheld vein enhancement apparatus and a set of processes for the collection of blood and the delivery of IV medicines that use the handheld device to mediate the process. 1. A portable handheld vein-image-enhancing device configured to assist a practitioner in the performance of a venipuncture procedure through imaging of subcutaneous veins of a target surface of a patient and projection of the imaged veins thereon , said device comprising:a housing having a first portion proximate to a first end of said housing, and a second portion proximate to a second end of said housing;a first light source configured to emit a first wavelength of light;one or more optical detectors, said one or more optical detectors each configured to be responsive to said first wavelength of light, to receive a vein image formed by differential amounts of absorption and reflection of said emitted light at said first wavelength by the subcutaneous veins and surrounding tissue; said one or more optical detectors further configured to convert said vein image into a signal;a second light source configured to emit a second wavelength of light, being different than said first wavelength of light;wherein said second light source is further configured to receive the vein image signal and to project the vein image onto the target surface to overlay the imaged veins over the subcutaneous veins of the target area; andmeans for varying an intensity of said first wavelength of light emitted by said first light source.2. The portable handheld vein-image-enhancing device according to further comprising electronic circuitry configured to process said received vein image to capture information about the ...

Biomeasurement Devices With User Verification And Methods Of Using The Same

A method includes receiving, via an electronic scale device supporting a user thereon, an indication to begin a verified weight sequence. Responsive to the indication to begin, the method includes: (1) determining a body weight of the user supported by the electronic scale device, (2) receiving, via an electronic device, image data that is reproducible as a visual image of at least a portion of the user supported on the housing of the scale, and (3) generating a data file including: (a) weight data that is representative of the determined body weight of the user supported by the housing, (b) the image data, and (c) time data corresponding to a date and time that the body weight of the user was determined. 143-. (canceled)44. A weight verification system comprising: (i) determine a body weight of a user supported by the housing of the scale; and', '(ii) generate image data that is reproducible as a head-to-toe visual image of the user supported on the housing of the scale at about the same time that the scale determines the body weight of the user., 'a scale having a housing, an electronic display, one or more processors, a wireless communication module, and a memory device storing instructions that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause the system to45. The system of claim 44 , wherein the system is further caused to generate a data file including:(i) weight data that is representative of the determined body weight of the user supported by the housing,(ii) the generated image data, and a. the body weight of the user was determined,', 'b. the image data was generated, or', 'c. both (a) and (b)., '(iii) time data corresponding to a date and time that46. The system of claim 45 , wherein the system is further caused to wirelessly transmit the data file to a server for use in verification of the body weight of the user based at least in part on the image data included in the data file.47. The system of claim 44 , wherein the head-to-toe ...

Sobriety monitoring system

A system and method of monitoring sobriety using a hand-held breath testing device that, on receipt of a user's breath, generates a breath test signal comprising substance content data and user identification data, and wirelessly transmits the breath test signal to a breath test signal receiving station.

CONFIGURABLE CONCISE DATASETS PLATFORM

A scalable configurable universal complete spectrum concise datasets platform is provided that utilizes measure points from sensor-observation-derived representations or concise datasets in the making of selected cyber determinations regarding or utilizing sensor observations or sensor observation subjects. The platform utilizes necessary resources and predetermined criteria in the making of selected cyber determinations, the platform utilizes measure points and personalized processes in the accurate or reliable locating of selected analytically rich aspects, characteristics or features from sensor-observation-derived representations, wherein appropriate informational representations are assigned to selected analytically rich aspects, characteristics, features, measure points or the sensor observation and stored in concise datasets where they may be utilized in real-time or thereafter in the making of selected cyber determinations regarding or utilizing sensor observations or sensor observation subjects. The platform is configurable for being utilized as a touchless user interface, a 100% accurate cyberspace identity test or a universal health metrics monitor. 1. A scalable configurable universal complete spectrum concise datasets platform of processes , procedures , methods , formulas , programming , sensors and computing devices , wherein said concise datasets platform selects , derives or utilizes data for or from concise datasets;wherein, said concise datasets are utilizable in the making of at least one selected cyber determination regarding or utilizing at least one sensor observation or at least one sensor observation subject, said concise datasets platform is comprised of:a set of resources that include (a) at least one computing device, (b) at least one sensor, (c) selected necessary programming, (d) selected information, (e) criteria selected from a spectrum of criteria that may be utilized by said platform, and (f) other necessary resources; wherein said ...

DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE USING COMBINED PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Methods and systems for monitoring compliance of a patient with a prescribed treatment regimen are described. Patient activity is detected unobtrusively with an activity sensor at the patient location, and activity data is transmitted to a monitoring location. Patient speech detected during use of a communication system such as a mobile telephone by the patient may also be used as an activity signal. Patient activity and/or speech is processed at the patient location or monitoring location to identify activity parameters or patterns that indicate whether the patient has complied with the prescribed treatment regimen. The activity sensor and other components at the patient location may be incorporated into, or associated with, a cell phone, computing system, game system, or vehicle system, for example. The system may provide a report to an interested party, for example a medical care provider or insurance company, regarding patient compliance with the prescribed treatment regimen. 1. A system comprising:at least one audio sensor in a communication system for sensing at least one audio signal including patient speech from a patient at a patient location during use of the communication system, the patient having a brain-related disorder and a prescribed treatment regimen for treating at least one aspect of the brain-related disorder;at least one first activity sensor for sensing at least one first activity signal indicative of a first activity of the patient;signal processing circuitry configured to process the at least one first activity signal and at least one second activity signal indicative of a second activity of the patient to generate at least one activity data signal, the activity data signal containing activity data indicative of whether the patient has complied with the treatment regimen; andat least one transmitting device at the patient location for transmitting the at least one activity data signal and at least one audio data signal based on the at least ...

Image processing device, image processing method, and storage medium

An image processing device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: at least one memory storing a set of instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the set of instructions to: receive a visible image of a face; receive a near-infrared image of the face; adjust brightness of the visible image based on a frequency distribution of pixel values of the visible image and a frequency distribution of pixel values of the near-infrared image; specify a relative position at which the visible image is related to the near-infrared image; invert adjusted brightness of the visible image; detect a region of a pupil from a synthetic image obtained by adding up the visible image the brightness of which is inverted and the near-infrared image based on the relative position; and output information on the detected pupil.

INDIVIDUALIZED CONTROL SYSTEM

A control system including a detection device and a control host is provided. The detection device is configured to detect a biometric characteristic to accordingly identify a user ID, and output an ID signal according to the user ID. The control host is configured to receive the ID signal to accordingly perform an individualized control associated with the user ID. 1. A detection device of an individualized control system , comprising:a portable device configured to detect a biometric characteristic or a user input to identify a user ID according to the biometric characteristic or the user input, and output an ID signal according to the identified user ID; anda wearable accessory configured to detect a respiration signal in a photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal, send a confirmed signal after the ID signal is received and the respiration signal is continuously detected, and not send the confirmed signal when the respiration signal is not detected.2. The detection device as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe biometric characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a fingerprint, an iris, a face, a voiceprint, an atrial fibrillation, a heart rate variability and a second derivative of photoplethysmogram, andthe user input is selected from the group consisting of a password, a gesture, knocks and a speech sentence.3. The detection device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a control host configured toreceive the confirmed signal sent from the wearable accessory through a Bluetooth communication or a RFID technology, andperform an individualized control associated with the user ID.4. The detection device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the individualized control is selected from the group consisting of a home appliance control claim 3 , a power system control claim 3 , a vehicle device control claim 3 , a security system control and a warning device control.5. The detection device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the vehicle device control comprises starting a ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING PROHIBITED OBJECTS IN A PATIENT ROOM

A prohibited object detection system detects prohibited objects in a patient room. An image of an object detected in a room of a patient is initially collected. The system identifies reference points on the object, for example, points along the contours of the object. The system may compare the reference points to reference points of images associated with prohibited objects. The system then determines, based on the comparison, if the object is a prohibited object. One or more designated recipients may be alerted if the object is a prohibited object. The system may also register the object in a database of prohibited objects. 1. A system for detecting a prohibited object in a patient room , the system comprising:one or more motion sensors located to provide the one or more motion sensors with a view of an object detected in a room of a patient, the motion sensors configured to collect a series of images of the room of the patient;a computerized monitoring system communicatively coupled to the one or more motion sensors, a processor of the computerized monitoring system utilizing information received from the one or more 3D motion sensors to determine if the object is a prohibited object based on limitations for the patient, wherein determining if the object is a prohibited object comprises determining a plurality of reference points related to features of the object and comparing the plurality of reference points to a database comprising prohibited objects that include a plurality of reference points related to features of the prohibited objects; anda computerized monitoring system communicatively coupled to the one or more motion sensors, the computerized monitoring system configured to send an initial alert to the patient being monitored, the initial alert providing the patient being monitored an opportunity to respond before an alert is sent to one or more designated recipients.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a computerized communication system ...

Wearable Food Consumption Monitor

This invention is a device or system to monitor a person's food consumption and/or caloric intake which is worn like a hearing aid, ear-mounted bluetooth device, ear bud, or ear ring. This invention comprises: a sensor-positioning member which is worn on, in, or around a person's ear; a sensor which detects when the person is eating; an imaging member which is triggered to take pictures of food when the person is eating; and an image-analyzing member which analyzes the pictures of food to estimate the person's food consumption and/or caloric intake. 1. A device which automatically monitors a person's food consumption and/or caloric intake comprising:a sensor-positioning member which is configured to be worn on, in, and/or around a person's ear;at least one sensor which is positioned by the sensor-positioning member, wherein this sensor collects data which is used to detect when the person is eating;at least one imaging member which is automatically triggered to take pictures of food when data from the at least one sensor indicates that the person is eating; andan image-analyzing member which automatically analyzes the pictures of food.2. The device in wherein the device is worn like a hearing aid claim 1 , ear bud claim 1 , and/or ear-mounted bluetooth device.3. The device in wherein the device is worn like an ear ring.4. The device in wherein the device is inserted into the person's ear.5. The device in wherein the device loops around a portion of the perimeter of the person's ear.6. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is a motion sensor.7. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is an accelerometer.8. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is a strain gauge.9. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is a piezoelectric sensor.10. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is a sound sensor.11. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is a microphone.12. The device in wherein at least one of the sensors is ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING HEART RATE

Provided is a method of measuring a heart rate in an electronic device. The method includes obtaining a face image of a subject by using the electronic device; determining a target region within the obtained face image; analyzing color information within the determined target region; and determining a heart rate of the subject on the basis of the analyzed color information. The analyzing of color information is performed on the basis of a differential arithmetic operation between a first color component and a second color component within the target region. 1. A method of measuring a heart rate in an electronic device , the method comprising:obtaining a face image of a subject by using the electronic device;determining a target region within the obtained face image;analyzing color information within the determined target region; anddetermining a heart rate of the subject on the basis of the analyzed color information,wherein the analyzing of color information is performed on the basis of a differential arithmetic operation between a first color component and a second color component within the target region.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target region is determined on the basis of a face organ of the subject.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the face organ of the subject comprises eyes claim 2 , a nose claim 2 , and a mouth which are positioned in a face of the subject.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first color component and the second color component are a green color and a red color which are primary colors of an RGB color system.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of a heart rate of the subject comprisesconverting the differential signal into a frequency signal in a frequency domain, anddetermining a frequency corresponding to a peak of the converted frequency signal to be a heart rate of the subject.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising recognizing a face of the subject in an image region obtained by the electronic device. ...

Thermal imaging system

Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel.