УСТРОЙСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО МОНИТОРИНГА ПРИВЫЧЕК ПИТАНИЯ

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

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

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Messung der Feuchte an der menschlichen Haut

Verfahren zum Bestimmen der Feuchte an der menschlichen Haut, insbesondere der Schweißbildung, wobei die Feuchte mittels einer einen Feuchtesensor aufweisenden Sensorvorrichtung gemessen wird, die die Feuchte über der Haut in wählbaren Zeiträumen mißt, und die von der Sensorvorrichtung gemessenen Werte registriert und bezogen auf die zeit analysiert werden auf Anstiege der Feuchte in Bezug auf ein Grundfeuchteniveau der Haut.

System for detection of an analyte in a fluid

The invention provides a system 10 for detection of at least one analyte present in a fluid, the system comprising a detector 24 comprising an immunoassay 13 or lateral flow assay 15 configured to detect presence of the analyte in the fluid, the detector comprising a specimen sampling region 29 for the fluid and a protective seal 50 partially covering the detector 24, wherein only the specimen sampling region 29 is uncovered by the fluid-protective seal 50, and wherein the fluid-protective seal 50 provides resistance to acid. The fluid may be amniotic fluid and the analyte may be a protein such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) or Carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA) or a carbohydrate. The device may be used to detect meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The device may also be used in testing water for toxins, asbestos or 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene.

Crew allertness monitoring of biowaves

Temperature measurement triggered by detection of body fluids

A device for measuring the temperature of humans comprises a temperature sensor 15 in contact with the skin and a triggering mechanism 21, 22 for activating the temperature measurement in response to a change in impedance detected by a sensor 11 when it is contacted by bodily fluids such as urine or sweat. After the temperature measurement is made, the results may be transmitted, displayed at 24, or stored in the memory 25 of the device. ...

APPARATUS FOR INDICATING SWEAT CONCENTRATION

... 1327256 Electro-medical apparatus SHERWOOD MEDICAL INDUSTRIES Inc 24 Nov 1970 [28 Nov 1969] 55860/70 Heading G1N [Also in Division A5] The concentration of sodium chloride in a sweat sample is indicated directly by providing a signal which is proportional to the conductivity of the sweat sample, translating this signal into a second signal which is a non-linear function of the first signal, and applying this second signal to an indicator which is operated proportionally to the second signal to indicate concentration directly. As shown, sweat is collected in cup 25 containing a pair of electrodes and the cup is arranged in a circuit which includes a rectangular source of D.C. provided by a pair of zener diodes 74, 75, and a potentiometer 77 connected across an A.C. supply as shown, a full-wave rectifier bridge 84, and a resistor 90. The magnitude of current through resistor 90 is proportional to the conductivity of the sweat sample. A non- linear network of diodes 92, 93 is connected between ...

Sweat collection device

A sweat-collection device has a shallowly concave sweat-collecting surface (15) defining a concavity (13) with a rim (14) lying wholly within a common plane for placement over an iontophoresis-stimulated area of a person's skin to collect sweat from the skin and pass it through a bore (18). The concavity is so shallow that no dead space occurs between the collecting surface and the skin and flesh bulge into the concavity when the device is applied to a patient. The concavity may incorporate barriers for preventing soft skin and flesh from closing the bore. Flexible tubing (17) is secured to the axial bore (18) for receiving and storing the collected sweat, and a chamber (19) may be provided in the body of the device opposite the sweat- collecting surface for holding the tubing (17) in a flat coil. A strap is provided for securing the device to a patient. Provision may be made for retaining and discharging sweat after it has been collected. ...

Skinprint analysis method and apparatus

A non-destructive method of analysing a quantity of a skin print, such as a fingerprint, on a reflective substrate 9 comprises using an electromagnetic detector 300 to obtain an optical image of the print and outputting a value for skin print quantity, which is a function of image density of the optical image. A region of interest may be identified within the image corresponding with the deposited print. This region of interest may be processed to distinguish print image data from substrate image data, after which image density may be determined from the print image data. The EM emitter 200 and the detector may be respectively positioned at angles α,β from the normal of the substrate, and the optical image may be derived from EM radiation received at the detector after being reflected off the print and substrate. The skin print quantity may comprise skin print volume. The emitter may be a camera or a white light source comprising a diffuser assembly 250. A chemical analysis of the print ...

Sweat rate indicator

... 930,737. Determining moisture content. MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE OF HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN GOVERNMENT. Aug. 31, 1960 [Sept. 2, 1959], No. 30059/60. Class 37. [Also in Croup XXXVIII] A sweating rate indicator comprises a box 1, Fig. 1, open on one side and provided with a resilient gasket member, not shown, in order that it may be placed on the body surface of an animal, the box being provided with a humiditysensitive resistor 2 consisting of a plastic sheet provided with inter-digitated electrodes 3 and 4, together with means for establishing a flow of gas through the box at a controlled rate. In operation the box is applied to the body surface of the animal and the rate of flow of the gas adjusted to give a predetermined resistance of the humidity sensitive resistor when the rate of flow of gas is proportional to the sweating rate of the animal. The rate of flow of gas may be adjusted manually, or automatically by connecting the humidity sensitive resistor in a bridge circuit and using ...

A wearable device

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PROOF OF CHEMICAL SPECIES.

DRAHTLOSES GERÄT ZUR MESSUNG DES CHLORIDGEHALTS IM SCHWEISS FÜR DIE ANWENDUNG BEI DER ERKENNUNG VON ZYSTISCHER FIBROSE

Bei einem drahtlosen Gerät zur Messung des Chloridgehalts in Schweiß für die Anwendung bei der Erkennung zystischer Fibrose, das dazu bestimmt ist, den genannten Gehalt mit einem ionenselektiven System zu messen, wird das Prinzip der Pilocarpin-Iontophorese für die Gewinnung des genannten Schweißes genutzt, bei dem die Messung direkt an dem Ort der Entstehung durchgeführt wird, mit Hilfe einer selektiven Elektrode, die im Bereich der Stimulierung angelegt wird und die vor Ort die Chloridkonzentration in Form einer Mengenangabe bestimmt, wobei es ein Analysator-/Sendermodul (1) umfasst, bestehend aus einem Gehäuse (2), das mit Befestigungselementen ausgestattet ist, die für die Ankopplung an einen passenden Bereich des Körpers des Patienten geeignet sind, wobei das Gehäuse einen Schweißerzeuger umfasst, einen Analysator für den erzeugten Schweiß und einen Datensender; und ein Terminal/einen Empfänger (3), das seinerseits aus einem Tischgehäuse (4) besteht, das in seinem Inneren die Komponenten ...

Malodour sampling method

A method of sampling volatile malodorous materials, said method comprising the topical application of a patch comprising an absorbent hydrogel layer and a backing sheet adhering to it, the volatile malodourous materials being absorbed into the hydrogel layer and subsequently extracted from it.

Methods and systems for forecasting seizures

Abstract A method of estimating the probability of a seizure in a subject, the method comprising: receiving historical data associated with epileptic events experienced by the subject over a first time period, the historical data comprising physiological data associated with each epileptic event and a time at which each epileptic event occurred; generating a temporal probability model of future epileptic events based on the time of each of the epileptic events, the temporal probability model representing a probability of a future seizure occurrence in each of a plurality of time windows; generating a probabilistic model based on the physiological data associated with each epileptic event; weighting the probabilistic model based on the temporal probability model to generate a weighted probabilistic model of future seizure activity; and outputting an estimate of seizure probability in the subject using the weighted probabilistic model.

Method for assessing perspiration reduction

A method to assess perspiration reduction of a composition comprising obtaining an amount of water in stratum corneum in a first area of skin on an individual using confocal Raman spectroscopy, applying a composition to the first area of skin on the individual, having the individual perform an activity to cause the individual to perspire, and obtaining an amount of water in stratum corneum in the first area of skin on the individual after the activity using confocal Raman spectroscopy.

Personal safety device

A safety device and a method of assisting a user using the safety device. The safety device has a wearable component worn by a user or portable component able to be carried by the user, one or more sensors configured to measure the environment and/or biological attributes of a user, and a controller in communication with the one or more sensors. The controller is configured to issue a notification upon determining a predetermined condition from the one or more sensors. The issuance of the notification preferably calls for assistance and/or activates an assistance device to assist the user.

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

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

Sweat sensing with chronological assurance

Devices that sense sweat and are capable of providing chronological assurance are described. The device (600) uses at least one sensor (620) to measure sweat or its components and to determine a sweat sampling rate. The chronological assurance is determined, at least in part, using the sweat sampling rate. The sweat sampling rate may be determined, at least in part, using a sweat volume (640) and/or a sweat generation rate, both of which may be measured or predetermined.

Method and apparatus for determination of chemical species in perspiration

Dermal patch for detecting long-term alcohol consumption and method of use

FLUID ABSORBENT QUANTITATIVE TEST DEVICE

FLUID ABSORBENT QUANTITATIVE TEST DEVICE An absorbent quantitative test device in the form of a flat patch. When placed on the skin of a subject, the device collects a fixed volume of sweat. It is particularly intended to be used in screen testing for cystic fibrosis by measuring the chloride level in sweat and providing a visual indication when the level is in excess of a predetermined concentration. A fill tab indicator undergoes a color change when the fixed volume of sweat has been collected signifying completion of the test. The device includes two concentric circular reaction areas of chemically treated absorbent paper or the like. The sweat sample is introduced into the device at the center of the first or inner circular reaction area which contains a chemical composition capable of reacting with all chloride in the sweat sample below a predetermined concentration value to screen out that amount of chloride. A second or outer ring-shaped reaction area contains a chemical composition ...

DEVICES FOR INTEGRATED, REPEATED, PROLONGED, AND/OR RELIABLE SWEAT STIMULATION AND BIOSENSING

A sweat sensing device (28) includes a plurality of sweat collection pads (40, 42, and 44) communicating with a sensor (36). Each of the pads (40, 42, and 44) is activated by electronics (34) that include a timing circuit which allows one or more of the pads (40, 42, and 44) to be activated at a selected time and subsequent deactivated after a defined period of time. This allows for selective collection of sweat from a plurality of pads over a prolonged period of time. Further, the devices can use a common microfluidic device (38) which both transports sweat activating substance, such as pilocarpine, to the surface of the skin (12) and directs sweat away from the skin (12) to a sensing device (28).

HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT

Provided herein is an effective hyperhidrosis treatment, preferably a glycopyrronium compound, for use in methods of treating hyperhidrosis. Scoring hyperhidrosis, preferably in the form of an assessment, is disclosed.

HEALTH TRACKING DEVICE

A device may receive, from a plurality of sensors, sensor data relating to a user. The device may include a plurality of types of sensors including a spectrometer and one or more of an accelerometer, a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a blood sugar sensor, a perspiration sensor, a skin conductivity sensor, or an imaging sensor. The device may process the sensor data, from the plurality of types of sensors, relating to the user to determine a health condition of the user. The device may provide, via a user interface, information identifying the health condition of the user based on processing the sensor data, from the plurality of types of sensors, relating to the user.

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.

A SLEEP SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING SLEEP INFORMATION

Sleep systems having embedded sensors are described. In one aspect, a sleep system includes a mattress and one or more force sensors embedded within the mattress. The force sensors are positioned within the mattress to sense movement of an occupant of the mattress. The sleep system also includes one or more processors coupled with the one or more force sensors. At least one of the processors is configured to determine sleep state information for the occupant based on data obtained from one or more of the force sensors. 1 ...

MOTION PROFILE TEMPLATES AND MOVEMENT LANGUAGES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES

Techniques for movement languages in wearable- devices are described, including receiving input from a sensor coupled to a wearable device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern associated with a movement, referencing a pattern library stored in a database to compare the pattern to a set of patterns in the pattern library, and performing an operation based on a comparison of the pattern to the set of patterns.

MEANS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FIGURATIVE REPRESENTATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE BY THE SWEAT GLANDS SEPERATE HUMIDITY ON THE SKIN.

WIRELESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF THE CHLORIDE CONTENT IN THE SWEAT FOR APPLICATION WITH THE RECOGNITION OF ZYSTI FIBROSE.

DRAHTLOSES GERÄT ZUR MESSUNG DES CHLORIDGEHALTS IM SCHWEISS FÜR DIE ANWENDUNG BEI DER ERKENNUNG VON ZYSTISCHER FIBROSE, das ein Analysator/Sender-Modul (1) umfasst, mit einem Gehäuse (2), das einen Mikroprozessor (5) enthält für die Schweisserzeugung und die Analyse des Schweisses (6) mit Hilfe einer Chloridmessvorrichtung (7), einer Funkantenne (8) mit Sender, einer herkömmlichen Batterie (13) und einem Schalter (14), sowie einer Verkabelung für den Anschluss an eine Einweg-Analysatorkarte, welche zwei lontophoreseelektroden aufweist, zwei ionenselektive EIektroden und einen Anschlussbereich an das Modul; und ein Terminal/Empfänger-Modul (3), mit einem Tischgehäuse (4) mit Tastatur (15), einem LCD-Bildschirm (16), einem Mikroprozessor (17), USB-Anschlüssen (18) für Peripheriegeräte, einer Funkantenne (21) mit Empfänger, um die Daten des Analysator/Sender-Moduls (1) zu empfangen, und das über eine herkömmliche Batterie oder über einen Netzanschluss gespeist wird.

Image forming apparatus, Image forming system and Image forming method

PROCESS AND MEASURING CELL OF the TOTAL CONCENTRATION IN IONS Of a BODY FLUID

Procédé de mesure de la concentration globale en ions d'un fluide corporel qui comporte l'application d'une tension continue et stable entre des première et seconde électrodes (5, 6) d'une cellule de mesure, la mesure d'un courant d'hydrolyse et la détermination de la concentration globale ionique du fluide corporel par comparaison avec une courbe d'étalonnage définie au préalable. La cellule comporte un canal fluidique (1) aménageant au moins un passage (4) permettant l'écoulement du fluide corporel d'une entrée (2) vers une sortie (3). Le canal fluidique (1) a, entre les première et seconde électrodes (5, 6) disposées sur ledit passage (4), une section interne inférieure ou égale à 1,5 mm, pour limiter le transport ionique entre lesdites électrodes (5, 6).

Sweat flow detector and monitor - uses electric cell to check concentration of salts in sweat as indication of possible hypoglycaemic condition

DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE WATER LOSS

METHOD AND MEANS TO RECORD the ACTIVITY OF GLANDS SUDORIPARES

MEDICAL MONITORING DEVICE OF A PARTICULAR PATIENT SUFFERING FROM DIABETES.

La présente invention concerne une dispositif (100) de surveillance médicale d'un patient, en particulier durant son sommeil, comprenant un capteur de température corporelle (104), un détecteur de transpiration corporelle (103), et un moyen d'émission d'un signal d'alarme prévu pour émettre un signal d'alarme (106) lorsqu'un état de transpiration est détecté par ledit détecteur de transpiration corporelle (103) et que la température telle que mesurée par ledit capteur de température (104) a chuté à une vitesse supérieure à une vitesse prédéterminée..

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING BODY BY ELECTROPHORESIS

DEVICE AND PROCESS Of EVALUATION OF the HYDROUS LOSS Of an INDIVIDUAL OR an ANIMAL BY SUDATION.

Un dispositif d'évaluation de la perte hydrique d'un individu ou d'un animal par sudation est muni de : - un support (1) comportant une face de mesure (5) et une face de contact (4) destinée à être appliquée sur la peau (6) de l'individu ou de l'animal, - un élément gonflant (2) par absorption de sueur et solidaire du support (1) et, - des moyens de mesure (3) de l'augmentation d'au moins une dimension de l'élément gonflant (2). L'augmentation de la dimension de l'élément gonflant (2) est provoquée par absorption de sueur. Un procédé d'évaluation de la perte hydrique d'un individu ou d'un animal utilisant un tel dispositif est également décrit.

PERSPIRATION DETECTING DEVICE, DETECTING METHOD THEREOF, AND AUTHENTICATION DEVICE USING SAME

The present invention relates to a perspiration detecting device, a detecting method thereof, and an authentication device using the same. According to the present invention, provided is a configuration which checks whether a person to be authenticated is an alive body using distribution of sweat perspiring by inducing perspiration of a person′s skin (for example, a fingerprint). According to the present invention, measured perspiration information and existing fingerprint information are used in a single type or a multi-type (combination type) for personal authentication to remarkably reduce a security risk which can occur by hacking of personal information due to a forged fingerprint; thereby enabling a user to protect informational assets (financial and knowledge information) of the user through safe and convenient personal authentication. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (20) Sweat data generation unit (30) Sweat inquiry unit (40) Sweat storage unit (50) Authentication unit (70) Perspiration inducing ...

BIOMARKER MONITORING FITNESS SYSTEM

Disclosed herein are systems and processes for measuring, monitoring, processing, and visualizing biological data including blood glucose levels. In various embodiments, a biomarker monitoring fitness system may facilitate one or more of the monitoring of fitness data including blood glucose levels measured by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor for an individual user or group of users, the prediction of carbohydrate intake needs or insulin delivery needs during physical activity of a user and the active indication thereof to the user and/or a delivery system of the user, and the collection and management of de-identified and identifiable user fitness data including blood glucose data.

System and method for measuring biological fluid biomarkers

Systems and methods of analyzing biological fluid biomarkers, calculating biomarker data, transmitting data to a transceiver device, and storing the data and/or analytics in a database and/or on at least one remote computer server.

Device and method for monitoring hydration status

The invention relates to a device and method that provide an individualized guideline for fluid replacement during normal activity or inactivity. Preferred embodiments calculate the user's fluid loss using the equation: {[(% humidity2-1600)*time]/J}+[(temp ° F.*total caloric expenditure)/K], wherein when time units are in percent of an hour, J is a value selected from 1250-1290 and K is a value selected from 1610-1650. Preferred embodiments of the claimed device measure loss of fluid through the use of a pedometer and include a housing having a keyboard and a display screen, an ambient temperature sensor, an ambient humidity sensor, a step counting apparatus, a timing apparatus and a microprocessor. A fluid replacement value is communicated via a numerical display, graphic display, or both, on the display screen.

PACKAGE INTEGRATED SECURITY FEATURES

Embodiments of the invention include a physiological sensor system. According to an embodiment the sensor system may include a package substrate, a plurality of sensors formed on the substrate, a second electrical component, and an encryption bank formed along a data transmission path between the plurality of sensors and the second electrical component. In an embodiment the encryption bank may include a plurality of portions that each have one or more switches integrated into the package substrate. In an embodiment each sensor transmits data to the second electrical component along different portions of the encryption bank. In some embodiments, the switches may be piezoelectrically actuated. In other embodiments the switches may be actuated by thermal expansion. Additional embodiments may include tri- or bi-stable mechanical switches.

Apparatus and method for increasing, monitoring, measuring, and controlling perspiratory water and solid loss at a reduced ambient pressure

A device for increasing, monitoring, and measuring perspiration water and solid loss at reduced ambient pressure, comprising a sealed chamber capable of maintaining less than atmospheric pressure for an extended period of time and a gasket-sealed door accessing the chamber. The chamber provides a controlled hypobaric environment for treatment of various medical conditions. Internal controls of ambient pressure inside, temperature, humidity, oxygen, CO2 and other environmental conditions within the chamber are included, as well as a mechanism for recovering perspiration water loss from an occupant of the chamber. Methods for determining the perspiration volume of water and solid loss experienced by an occupant in the chamber are also disclosed including a computer program for determining quantity of sweat produced by the occupant of the chamber on a continuous basis. An algorithm allowing for continuous calculations of sweat loss and fluid replacement requirements of the occupant of the ...

Wireless surface mountable sensors and actuators

Provided herein are medical devices comprising a plurality of biologically interactive devices configured for interacting with a large area biological surface. The biologically interactive devices each may comprise a sensor for measuring a physiological parameter. A wireless controller is configured to wirelessly operate the plurality of biologically interactive devices. A wireless transmitter is configured for wirelessly communicating an output from said plurality of biologically interactive devices to a remote receiver. The medical devices are particularly suited for measuring one or both of pressure and temperature, with compatibility for incorporating additional sensors of interest.

Wearable Devices with Perspiration Measurement Capabilities

Embodiments are directed to devices, systems and methods for determining a perspiration metric of a user. In some embodiments, a device may include a perspiration sensor having first and second electrodes positioned on a skin-facing exterior surface of the device. Capacitance circuitry may measure a capacitance between the electrodes, which may be used to calculate the perspiration metric. In some embodiments, the device defines a cavity such that one or both of the electrodes extend at least partially into the cavity. Other embodiments include a second perspiration sensor, and measurements from the second perspiration sensor may be used in calculating the perspiration metric.

Automated impairment detection system and method

Systems and methods to determine if an individual is impaired. The system includes a display and a stimulus on the display. The system include a controller that is programmed to move the stimulus about the display and one or more sensors that track eye movements and pupil size of a user due to movement of the stimulus or light conditions. The system includes a processor programmed to analyze the eye movements and pupil data size. The method includes using a testing apparatus and collecting data from the testing apparatus. The method includes storing the collected data. The method includes processing the data with an automated impairment decision engine to determine whether a test subject is impaired. The method may include using machine learning models or statistical analysis to determine whether a test subject is impaired. The automated impairment decision engine may be trained using machine learning and/or statistical analysis.

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICES WITH ADJUSTABLE STABILITY

A monitoring device configured to be attached to a body of a subject includes a physiological sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject, an activity sensor configured to sense physical activity information from the subject, an actuator configured to adjust stability of the monitoring device relative to the body of the subject, and a processor in communication with the activity sensor and the actuator. The processor is configured to process the physical activity information to detect a change in the physical activity of the subject and to control the at least one actuator to adjust the stability of the monitoring device relative to the body of the subject in response to detecting that a change in the physical activity of the subject has occurred.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING TRANSEPIDERMAL WATER LOSS OF SKIN SURFACE

APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING SWEAT DROPLETS

Provided is an apparatus (100) for transporting sweat droplets. The apparatus comprises a plurality of chambers for filling with sweat. Each chamber is defined in a substrate, and has an inlet lying adjacent the surface of the skin. The inlet permits sweat to enter and fill the chamber. Each chamber also has an outlet, delimited by a surface of the substrate, from which a sweat droplet protrudes once the chamber has been filled. The outlets are radially grouped around a central portion (135) of the surface of the substrate to define at least first, second and third groups of chambers. The apparatus further comprises an electrowetting arrangement comprising a plurality of electrodes. Each of the electrodes is electrically chargeable and dischargeable. The electrowetting arrangement comprises at least first, second, and third limbs of electrodes (134, 136, 138) configured to permit transport of the sweat droplets centrally from the first group in the case of the first limb, centrally from ...

CALIBRATION USING A REGENERATIVE SURFACE

УСТРОЙСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО МОНИТОРИНГА ПРИВЫЧЕК ПИТАНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине и предназначена для неинвазивного мониторинга свойств биологической ткани. Последовательно проводят следующие этапы: сбора данных импеданса и вспомогательных данных от участка тела пользователя; предварительной обработки полученных данных, причем предварительная обработка заключается в фильтрации полученных данных и удалении артефактов из полученных данных импеданса путем обнаружения не относящихся к пище физиологических факторов на основе вспомогательных данных; восстановления динамики кривой глюкозы путем применения обученного алгоритма машинного обучения, оценивания гликемического индекса из динамики кривой глюкозы, предоставления пользователю результатов оценки и автоматического мониторинга привычек питания на основе упомянутых результатов оценки для определенного периода времени. Группа изобретений позволяет повысить эффективность неинвазивного мониторинга гликемических показателей и скорректировать привычки питания. 2 н. и 40 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил ...

Verfahren, Steuerungseinrichtung, Griffanordnung und Fahrzeug zur Bestimmung des physiologischen Zustands

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Überwachung des physiologischen Zustands wenigstens eines Fahrzeuginsassen innerhalb eines Passagierraums eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Dabei umfasst wenigstens eine Griffanordnung wenigstens eine Sensoranordnung umfasst und die wenigstens eine Sensoranordnung steht mit einer Steuerungseinrichtung in Verbindung, wobei der physiologische Zustand des Fahrzeuginsassen bei Berührung der Sensoranordnung ermittelt wird. Daneben betrifft die Erfindung eine Steuerungseinheit für ein Fahrzeug zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens. Daneben betrifft die Erfindung eine Griffanordnung zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens. Daneben betrifft die Erfindung ein Fahrzeug.

Verfahren zum Überwachen eines Fahrers, insbesondere eines Erschöpfungsgrades eines Fahrers, eines Fahrzeugs mittels eines Messsystems

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Überwachen eines Fahrers eines Fahrzeugs mittels eines Messsystems sowie eine entsprechende Vorrichtung, umfassend zumindest einen Sensor zur Messung von Druck und/oder Feuchtigkeit, wobei der Sensor zumindest einen Kondensator mit zumindest zwei Elektroden umfasst, welche, insbesondere in einer horizontalen Richtung entlang eines und auf einem, insbesondere flexiblem, Trägermaterial zueinander angeordnet sind. Dabei ist zwischen den Elektroden zumindest eine dielektrische Schicht angeordnet. Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf einer einem Trägermaterial abgewandte Seite zumindest eine Elektrode und/oder die dielektrische Schicht zumindest stellenweise, zumindest eine, zumindest teilweise flüssigkeitsdurchlässige und/oder flüssigkeitsabsorbierende Feuchteschicht angeordnet ist. Dabei sind somit die zumindest eine Elektrode und/oder die dielektrische Schicht in einer Querrichtung zwischen dem Trägermaterial und der Feuchteschicht ...

A display management system affected by the mental state of an operator and suited for use in aircraft cockpits

A display management system based upon an operatorâ s stress level is comprised of a biosensor outputting its readings of the operatorâ s mental state to a biomonitor 20 coupled to an operational display control 22. The biomonitorâ s software uses the biosensor information in conjunction with threshold values to generate modifications to the display 22 content. Display modifications may take the form of removing unnecessary display content in times of stress or may involve presenting a series of tasks for the operator to execute during periods of drowsiness. As well as the possibility of using a neuro-headset 12 to read brain waves, other sensors to read heart-rate 14, perspiration, respiration and eye movement 16 may also be used to assess thresholds of stress or possibly drowsiness. The system may be applied in an aircraft cockpit and the biomonitor may activate vibrator 26 or other aural or physical stimulus to wake the pilot where detecting thresholds of sleep is included.

Detecting environmental interferent in a transdermal alcohol monitor

Method and equipment for measuring vapour flux from surfaces

METHOD AND MEANS FOR RECORDING SWEAT GLAND ACTIVITY

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE REGULATION OF CHEMICAL SPECIES IN BODY FLUID

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF THE TRANSEPIDERMAL LOSS OF WATER OF THE SKIN SURFACE

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

Motion profile templates and movement languages for wearable devices

Techniques for movement languages in wearable- devices are described, including receiving input from a sensor coupled to a wearable device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern associated with a movement, referencing a pattern library stored in a database to compare the pattern to a set of patterns in the pattern library, and performing an operation based on a comparison of the pattern to the set of patterns.

IONTOPHORESIS ELECTRODE

A DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND ANALYSING A SAMPLE

A device for receiving and analysing a sample, wherein the analysing involves use of a solution. The device comprises: a sample receiving portion for receiving a sample to be analysed; and a solution capsule having a sealed configuration in which the solution capsule is sealed and a release configuration in which contents of the solution capsule are released via a flow path that provides fluid communication between the solution capsule and the sample receiving portion. The device further comprises a bistable release mechanism comprising an actuator wherein the bistable release mechanism releases only in the event that a force applied to the actuator reaches a threshold force and wherein actuation of the actuator results in one-way conversion of the solution capsule from the sealed configuration into the release configuration.

AUTOMATED E-ASSIST ADJUSTMENT TO PREVENT USER PERSPIRATION

A method may include determining whether a sweat sensor is available. E-assist may be provided when a sweat sensor is not available by determining a sweat threshold and determining whether the sweat threshold is surpassed.

SWEAT ANALYTE TESTING COMPONENTS AND METHODS

Embodiments of the invention include adhesive electrode sets and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an adhesive electrode set. The adhesive electrode set can include a first pad, a first electrode, a first electrical contact, a first conductive lead, a second pad, a second electrode, a second electrical contact, a second conductive lead, a flexible strip, and an adhesive material. The flexible strip can include a fold. The flexible strip can be configured to allow the distance between the first pad and the second pad to increase through flexion of the flexible strip. In an embodiment, the invention includes an analyte receiving test patch. The analyte receiving test patch can include a skin contact layer, a wick, an absorbent layer, a barrier film layer, and an adhesive frame. Other embodiments are also included herein.

DEMONSTRABLE EFFICACY ACROSS OR WITHIN PATIENT POPULATIONS

The present invention provides methods for improving observed or determined efficacy by administration of agents to more severely diseased subjects, as contrasted with less severely diseased subjects. The present disclosure specifically demonstrates that, with respect to treatment of certain skin conditions, and particularly conditions associated with dysregulated and/or diseased skin cells, administration to more severely diseased subjects improves observed or determined efficacy.

METHOD OF SAMPLING SUBSTANCES WITH AN UNPLEASANT SMELL

DEVICE AND METHODS OF COMPENSATION TREMOR

MEASUREMENT OF FLUID ON PIECES OF WETTABLE MATERIAL

Wearable device capable of having sensor for detecting biological signal attached thereto or detached therefrom and method of controlling the wearable device

Provided are a wearable device capable of having a sensor for detecting a biological signal attached thereto or detached therefrom, and a method of controlling the wearable device. The wearable device includes: a strap part configured to be worn on a body part of a user; a first interface configured to accommodate a detachable sensor and receive a biological signal from the detachable sensor in response to the detachable sensor being connected to the wearable device through the first interface; and a main body configured to process the biological signal.

Patient attached patch and method of making

A patch which is attached to a patient to collect sweat is formed. The patch collects sweat from a patient in a non-intrusive manner which produces very accurate and precise results to determine the amount of drug and/or alcohol use by such patient.

Heart Rate Control Based Upon Media Content Selection

A media-playback device includes: a media-output device that plays media content items; a physiological measurement device programmed to measure at least one physiological measurement of a user of the media-output device; and a physiological control engine configured to: identify a current physiological measurement for the user; and cause the media-output device to modify playback of the media content items based upon the current physiological measurement.

Health tracking device

A device may receive, from a plurality of sensors, sensor data relating to a user. The device may include a plurality of types of sensors including a spectrometer and one or more of an accelerometer, a heart rate sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a blood sugar sensor, a perspiration sensor, a skin conductivity sensor, or an imaging sensor. The device may process the sensor data, from the plurality of types of sensors, relating to the user to determine a health condition of the user. The device may provide, via a user interface, information identifying the health condition of the user based on processing the sensor data, from the plurality of types of sensors, relating to the user.

SWEAT SENSORS BASED ON MEASURING A SWELLABLE VOLUME

A sweat sensing device is described. The sweat sensing device includes at least one swellable component. The sweat sensing device further includes a defined sweat collection area in fluid communication with the swellable component. The sweat sensing device further includes at least one first sensor for directly or indirectly measuring the dimension of the swellable component such that sweat generation rate and/or sweat volume can be calculated from the measure of dimension of the swellable component and the defined sweat collection area.

ELECTRONICS FOR DETECTION OF A CONDITION OF TISSUE

Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure. 1. An apparatus for monitoring a condition of a tissue , the apparatus comprising:at least two conductive structures disposed above the tissue, wherein each of the at least two conductive structures has a non-linear configuration, and wherein the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other;at least two brace structures, each disposed substantially perpendicularly to the orientation of the at least two parallel conductive structures, and each being in electrical communication with at least one of the at least two parallel conductive structures; andat least one spacer structure that is physically coupled at each end to a portion of each of the at least two brace structures, such that a substantially uniform separation is maintained between the at least two brace structures,wherein a measure of an electrical property of the tissue using the apparatus provides an indication of the condition of the tissue.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the condition of the tissue is a hydration state of the tissue claim 1 , a volume of sweat lost claim 1 , a mechanical property of the tissue claim 1 , a disease state of the tissue claim 1 , or a level of SPF protection of the tissue.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two conductive structures has a zig-zag conformation claim 1 , a serpentine configuration claim ...

Method and kit for sweat activity measurement

The invention relates to sweat activity measurement, e.g. for determining a physiological state of a subject, embodied by a method as well as a kit with an immittance measuring circuit and electrodes with contact electrolyte. Sweat activity is considered a transport phenomenon and can be defined as a flux, e.g. gram water per skin area per second. Prior art methods determining water absorbed per gram dry stratum corneum measures skin moisture and do not truly reflect sweat activity. A periodic signal with frequency of 60 Hz or lower is applied to reduce contribution from complex admittance of the skin, and skin conductance is measured as a degree of sweat activity. The contact electrolyte allows filling of sweat ducts with sweat from sweat glands, this may be characterized in that it does not substantially fill the sweat ducts when being positioned on the skin and/or in that it has a re-absorption time constant from the sweat ducts into the Epidermis of less than 15 min.

WRIST-WORN IMPAIRMENT DETECTION AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH

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

Electronic device, arrangement, and method of estimating fluid loss

There is provided an electronic device comprising: a processing unit (110) configured to receive skin temperature data generated by a measuring unit, to receive performance data from a measuring unit, and to determine a theoretical fluid loss value on the basis of the received performance data. The electronic device further comprises: a processing unit (110) configured to determine a relation between a predetermined perspiration threshold and a skin temperature value deduced from the received skin temperature data; and to determine a real fluid loss value on the basis of the theoretical fluid loss value and the determined relation between the predetermined perspiration threshold and the skin temperature value.

FEVER PROGRESSION MONITORING

A computer-implemented method (100) is disclosed for monitoring progression of a fever in a subject (1). The computer-implemented method comprises receiving (103, 109) input data indicative of shivering episodes (52) and sweating episodes (54) of said subject as indicators of progression of a fever in said subject over a time interval; recording (105, 111) the respective points in time at which said shivering episodes and sweating episodes occur; and generating (115, 117) an output indicative of progression of fever in said subject based on an alternating pattern of said shivering episodes and sweating episodes from the recorded respective points in time of the respective shivering and/or episodes. Also disclosed is a computer program product for implementing such a method and a monitoring system (10) arranged to implement such a method.

СЕНСОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ВЛАЖНОСТИ И ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ПРИСУТСТВИЯ ЧЕЛОВЕКА НА ОПОРНОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

ОСНОВАННЫЕ НА ФАКТИЧЕСКИХ ДАННЫХ ПЕРСОНИФИЦИРОВАННЫЕ МЕДИЦИНСКИЕ РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ В ОТНОШЕНИИ ЗАГРЯЗНЕННОГО ВОЗДУХА

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR QUANTITATIVEN BESTIMMUNG DER VON EINEM PAPIERSTREIFEN AUFGESOGENEN FLUESSIGKEITSMENGE

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Temperierungsvorrichtung für eine medizinische Untersuchungseinrichtung, Temperierungsvorrichtung, medizinische Untersuchungseinrichtung und Computerprogramm

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Temperierungsvorrichtung (10) für eine medizinische Untersuchungseinrichtung (1), insbesondere Magnetresonanzeinrichtung, wobei die medizinische Untersuchungseinrichtung (1) während eines Untersuchungsvorgangs einen Wärmeeintrag in einen Körper eines zu untersuchenden Patienten (2) bewirkt und die Temperierungsvorrichtung (10) wenigstens ein zum Temperieren des Patienten ausgebildetes Temperierungsmittel aufweist, wobei zum Ermitteln eines Steuerparameters für die Ansteuerung wenigstens eines des wenigstens einen Temperierungsmittels unter Berücksichtigung wenigstens eines Umgebungsbedingungen am Körper des Patienten (2) beschreibenden Umgebungsparameters und wenigstens eines den Untersuchungsvorgang beschreibenden Untersuchungsparameters als Eingangsgrößen eines Wärmehaushaltsmodells wenigstens eine den Wärmehaushalt des Patienten (2) beschreibende Wärmeinformation ermittelt wird.

Method for evaluating skin health

Method for evaluating skin health

Method and means for recording sweat gland activity

Method and apparatus for recording sweat gland activity which provides a pictorial representation thereof by physical contact of an iodide treated skin area with a dry sensitized substrate. In one preferred embodiment, the sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material which has been coated with an aqueous solution containing from 1 to 10 percent by weight of starch and from 2 to 10 percent by weight of a suitable oxidizing agent such as potassium persulfate. Alternately, the dry sensitized substrate comprises a starch-oxidizing agent mixture which has been impregnated into an absorbent base layer. With slight modification of the foregoing embodiment, the present invention also provides a method and apparatus for obtaining inkless fingerprints by forming a sensitized coating in situ on a substrate. For fingerprinting purposes, the sensitized coating is preferably formed from a quick drying starch-oxidizing agent solution including alcohol as a solvent. Accordingly, an aqueous iodide solution ...

An exercise tracking device

Electrical connection point

SAMPLE COLLECTING AND MEASURING DEVICE

... 1319149 Diagnosing diseases; collecting samples SHERWOOD MEDICAL INDUSTRIES Inc 24 Nov 1970 [28 Nov 1969] 55859/70 Headings ASK and A5R A device for use in diagnosing diseases by examination of a patient's sweat, comprises a funnel 10, preferably of plastics material, having a neck 14 divided by a barrier into a sweat-sample receiving region 28 and a region 20 formed as an electrical connector, spaced electrodes 32 having ends 34 in the region 28 for, for example, determining the sweat-conductivity. The region 28 has opposed thick wall parts 40 so that a sample of as little as 19 microliters suffices to cover the ends 34. The region 20 includes a flat 46 to prevent incorrect connection of the device to a lead connected to a conductivity meter, or connection directly onto the meter. The electrodes 32 may be of platinised nickel-plated copper. The device is held against a patient's arm by a strap to collect a sample, following which the open end of the funnel is closed by a cover and the ...

IONTOPHORESIS ELECTRODE

... 1300598 Electrodes SHERWOOD MEDICAL INDUSTRIES Inc 24 Nov 1970 [28 Nov 1969] 55858/70 Heading A5R An electrode 10 for establishing electrical contact with the skin of a patient comprises: a housing 25 defining a chamber 30 having a fluid opening; an electrolytic fluid contained within said chamber; electrically conductive means 35 extending through said housing and into contact with the fluid in said chamber to allow external electrical connection to the fluid; a cover 50 closing said chamber along said fluid opening to enclose said fluid within said chamber, said cover being absorbent to said fluid, so that when the electrode is attached to the body (see Fig. 1, not shown) with the cover 50 adjacent the skin, electrical contact may be established between the skin and an external conductor 18. The electrical conductor 35 may have a hollow shaft 36 into which a plug 20 on the end of conductor 18 may be inserted and an impermeable sealing member 54 may overlie the cover 50 in order to protect ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR BESTIMMUNG EINER ABNORMALEN HAUTTROCKENHEIT

A method for the determination of abnormal skin dryness includes providing a reaction support (2), in particular of textile, which is impregnated with a 3.15- to 25-weight percent cobalt(II) chloride solution and then dried until the cobalt(II) chloride has a blue color. The reaction support (2) is applied onto one side of a planar base element (1) made of a flexible material. The reaction support (2) is covered with a protective material (3) that is impermeable to air and moisture. The protective material (3) is removed immediately before the determination of skin dryness. The reaction support (2) is placed onto a skin area and secured, and is removed from the skin again after a defined time interval, with a color shift of the reaction support to red indicating a normal skin dryness.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ARRANGEMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE ULLAGE

Sensoranordnung

The invention relates to a sensor arrangement (10) and to a method for ascertaining the content of a material within a measured object, in particular within a body part from which steam or vapor containing a material is continuously exiting, comprising a measuring chamber (3) which delimits a region of the surface of the measured object. The invention is characterized in that - the sensor arrangement (10) comprises a moisture sensor (2), said moisture sensor (2) being arranged such that the moisture within the measuring chamber (3) can be measured, - the sensor arrangement (10) comprises at least one additional sensor (4) for detecting the content of at least one material within the measuring chamber (3), - a processing unit (40) connected downstream of the moisture sensor (2) and the sensor (4) is provided, said processing unit being supplied with the detected measurement values of the sensor (4) and the moisture sensor (2), and - the processing unit (40) ascertains the content of the ...

A sensor patch for an ostomy appliance

A sensor patch (100) for attachment to a base plate of an ostomy appliance is provided. The sensor patch comprises a distal surface, a proximal surface, and an outer contour. The distal surface is adapted for attachment to an adhesive surface of the base plate, and the proximal surface being adapted for attachment to the skin surface of a user. The sensor patch further comprises one or more electrodes (102a, 102b) comprising a spatial layout, and a planar adhesive layer (110) having a proximal side and a distal side (110b) and comprising a first spatial shape. The one or more electrodes are arranged on the distal side of the adhesive layer and the first spatial shape of the adhesive layer generally corresponds to the spatial layout of the one or more electrodes.

IONTOPHORESIS AND CONDUCTIVITY ANALYSIS CIRCUIT

MOISTURE-RESPONSIVE FILMS

A moisture-responsive film can include a complexing substrate and an iodine layer applied to the complexing substrate to form the moisture-responsive film. The moisture-responsive film can include a test area formed on a testing surface of the moisture-responsive film.

Systems and Methods for Alcohol Consumption Monitoring

Various embodiments of the present inventions are related to monitoring physical characteristics of a monitored individual including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption by the monitored individual.

Cystic fibrosis diagnostic device and method

A method for detecting cystic fibrosis is disclosed, which is performed in a system comprising an anode and a cathode placed on different regions of the patient body, and an adjustable DC source, which is controlled in order to feed the anode with a DC current. The method includes applying DC voltage pulses of varying voltage values to the anode for given durations allowing the stabilization of electrochemical phenomena in the body in the vicinity of the electrodes, collecting data representative of the current between the electrodes, and of the potentials of the electrodes, for the different DC voltages, and from the data, computing data representative of the electrochemical skin conductance of the patient, and reconciling the latter data with reference data obtained in the same conditions on patients suffering or not from cystic fibrosis, and identifying the patient as suffering or not from cystic fibrosis.

Apparatus for physiological and environmental monitoring with optical and footstep sensors

Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed.

TOUCH SCREEN MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND METHODS

A capacitive touch screen device forms a capacitance between a body part of a user and a sensor layer. The sensor layer of the device includes capacitive sensors that allow a current to flow to the body part from the device when contact is made. The body part contacts the device through a bodily fluid. The current drawn is measured and a value for the bodily fluid is determined. This value is compared against known values to diagnose a possible medical condition or to infer characteristics of the bodily fluid. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for determining a possible medical condition using a touch screen device by measuring electro-physiological properties of the skin , the method comprising:contacting a body part with sweat glands to the device;drawing a current from the device to the body part through the sweat glands;performing an analysis on a dermal conductivity based on the sweat glands through a measurement corresponding to the current drawn from the device; andindicating whether a probability for a medical condition exists based on the analysis.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising measuring the current drawn from the device.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising comparing the measurement to a range of values to indicate the probability of the medical condition.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the medical condition includes cystic fibrosis.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising adding an attachment to the layer of the device claim 21 , wherein the attachment contact the sweat glands.26. The method of claim 21 , further comprising creating a capacitance between the body and a sensor layer of the device to generate the current.271. The method of claim claim 21 , wherein the measurement corresponds to a resistance or conductivity value of the sweat glands.28. A method for determining a potential medical condition using a touch screen device claim 21 , the method comprising:drawing a current from the device to a body part of a user ...

Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating cardiopulmonary functioning

Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed.

MOISTURE-RESPONSIVE FILMS

A moisture-responsive film can include a complexing substrate and an iodine layer applied to the complexing substrate to form the moisture-responsive film. The moisture-responsive film can include a test area formed on a testing surface of the moisture-responsive film. 1. A system for detecting a moisture-related skin condition , the system comprising:a moisture-responsive film having a complexing substrate and an iodine layer disposed thereon, the iodine layer comprising a designated test area and a designated calibration area for detecting moisture on a skin surface of a user; andinstructions for directing the user to apply the moisture-responsive film to the skin surface for a predetermined period of time.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the designated calibration area comprises one or more calibration marks.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a skin drying material.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein skin drying material comprises a water-absorbent fabric claim 3 , a paper-based towel claim 3 , a disposable towelette including a drying solvent claim 3 , or a combination thereof.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein instructions further direct the user to apply the skin drying material for a predetermined period of time prior to applying the moisture-responsive film to the skin surface.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined period of time is in a range from 1 second to 300 seconds.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more water standards for application to the designated calibration area to prepare one or more calibration marks.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein designated test area comprises a plurality of test areas.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the iodine layer is disposed on a first side of the complexing substrate claim 1 , and the moisture-responsive film further comprises a backing layer positioned on a second side of the complexing substrate opposite the first side.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS USING OPTICAL SENSORS

A monitoring device configured to be attached to a subject includes a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure physiological information from the subject, a blood flow stimulator, and a processor configured to process signals from the PPG sensor to determine a signal-to-noise level of the signals. In response to a signal-to-noise level determination, the processor is configured to instruct the blood flow stimulator to increase blood perfusion at a location where the PPG sensor is attached to the subject. The signal-to-noise level determination may be a determination that the signal-to-noise level is below a threshold level. The blood flow stimulator may be a heating element or light source configured to heat the location of the subject. 1. A monitoring device configured to be attached to a subject , the monitoring device comprising:a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure physiological information from the subject;a blood flow stimulator; andat least one processor configured to process signals from the PPG sensor to determine a signal-to-noise level of the signals, and wherein, in response to a signal-to-noise level determination, the at least one processor is configured to instruct the blood flow stimulator to increase blood perfusion at a location where the PPG sensor is attached to the subject.2. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the signal-to-noise level determination is a determination that the signal-to-noise level is below a threshold level.3. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the blood flow stimulator comprises a heating element configured to heat the location of the subject.4. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the blood flow stimulator comprises a light source configured to heat the location of the subject.5. The monitoring device of claim 4 , wherein the light source comprises at least one LED.6. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , subsequent to instructing the blood flow ...

A SKIN PATCH

The application relates to a chemical monitoring system comprising a skin patch for detecting an analyte in perspiration and a processor adapted to receive parameter data and to return an output indicative of a presence of an analyte in a subject's body based on the parameter data. The skin patch () includes a first layer () permeable to perspiration; a second layer () coupled to the first layer, the second layer being adapted to receive the perspiration; wherein a property of the second layer changes upon receiving the analyte; an electrical detector coupled to the second layer, adapted to detect parameter data indicative of the property o f the second layer; and a flexible electronic circuit () coupled to the second layer, comprising a readout circuit for reading parameter data from the electronic detector and a transmitter adapted to transmit the parameter data to a processor. 130-. (canceled)31. A chemical monitoring system comprising:a skin patch for detecting ethanol in perspiration, comprising a first layer permeable to perspiration; a second layer coupled to the first layer, the second layer being adapted to receive the perspiration; wherein a property of the second layer changes upon receiving ethanol; wherein the second layer is made at least in part of a film or matrix comprising Alcohol Oxidase; and an electrical detector coupled to the second layer, adapted to detect parameter data indicative of the property of the second layer; andthe system further comprising a processor adapted to receive the parameter data and to return an output indicative of a presence of ethanol in a subject's body based on the parameter data.32. The chemical monitoring system as claimed in claim 31 , comprising a housing comprising communication means; optionally wherein the housing is removably coupled to the skin patch.33. The chemical monitoring system as claimed in claim 32 , wherein the processor is located within the housing or wherein the processor is located in a device ...

MIGRAINE HEADACHE TRIGGER DETECTION PROCESSING

Techniques and device configurations used in the detection of migraine triggers or similar human pain conditions are disclosed. In an example, a migraine trigger detection device collects data on ambient stimuli for a human subject, through various light, sound, or odor sensors. A computing device connected to the migraine trigger detection device receives and processes the data to correlate the detected stimuli with migraine symptoms of the human subject. Such correlation may be based on real-time data, data from a prior phase of the migraine, or data from other migraine episodes (e.g., to identify common triggers of migraines over time). Additionally, such correlation may be performed with use of a remote data processing system that receives the sensor data (or aggregated forms of data). In further examples, trigger reports, pain condition, time inputs, or migraine phase may be obtained through a graphical user interface of the computing device. 1. A computing device , comprising processing circuitry to:receive sensor data from a sensor device worn by a human subject, wherein the sensor data indicates respective conditions of a plurality of ambient stimuli occurring in proximity to the human subject;receive input from the human subject, wherein the input indicates a pain condition of the human subject;process the sensor data and the received input with a user-trained model to identify a trigger of the pain condition, wherein the trigger of the pain condition corresponds to a particular stimulus of the plurality of ambient stimuli; andgenerate output to the human subject, wherein the output indicates the trigger of the pain condition.2. The computing device of claim 1 ,wherein the pain condition of the human subject is a migraine headache,wherein the trigger of the pain condition relates to an environmental characteristic of the particular stimulus, andwherein the generated output includes an identification of the environmental characteristic of the particular ...

Methods and Systems for Pre-Symptomatic Detection of Exposure to an Agent

Systems and methods for predicting exposure to an agent. One or more features are extracted from physiological data. For each respective classifier, (i) the respective classifier is identified, wherein the respective classifier is trained using training data for a respective physiological state, (ii) the respective classifier is applied to the one or more features to obtain a classifier output that represents a likelihood of exposure, (iii) a respective first threshold is applied to the classifier output to determine a patient state classification, and (iv) the patient state classifications are aggregated across a number of time intervals to obtain an aggregate patient state classification for each classifier. The aggregate patient state classifications are combined across the plurality of classifiers to obtain a combined classification, and an indication that the patient has been exposed to the agent is provided when the combined classification exceeds a second threshold. 1. A method for predicting whether a patient has been exposed to an agent , the method comprising , for each respective time interval in a plurality of time intervals:(a) receiving, by at least one processor, physiological data regarding the patient that was recorded during the respective time interval;(b) extracting one or more features from the physiological data, wherein each feature is representative of the physiological data during the respective time interval; (i) identifying the respective classifier, wherein the respective classifier is trained using training data for a respective physiological state;', '(ii) applying the respective classifier to the one or more features to obtain a classifier output that represents a likelihood that the patient has been exposed to the agent;', '(iii) applying a respective first threshold to the classifier output to determine a patient state classification;', '(iv) aggregating the patient state classifications across a number of time intervals to obtain an ...

DETERMINING AND ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY

Techniques and technologies for determining and enhancing productivity are described. In at least some embodiments, a system for includes a processing component operatively coupled to a memory; a productivity analyzer at least partially disposed in the memory, the productivity analyzer including one or more instructions that when executed by the processing component perform operations including: receive productivity data associated with usage of one or more productivity tools by at least one user during a time period; receive biometric data associated with one or more biometric aspects of the at least one user during the time period; analyze one or more aspects of the productivity data and the biometric data; and determine based on the analysis at least one productivity-related operation intended to enhance at least one productivity metric of the at least one user. 1. A system , comprising:a processing component operatively coupled to a memory; receive productivity data associated with usage of one or more productivity tools by at least one user during a time period;', 'receive biometric data associated with one or more biometric aspects of the at least one user during the time period;', 'analyze one or more aspects of the productivity data and the biometric data; and', 'determine based on the analysis at least one productivity-related operation intended to enhance at least one productivity metric of the at least one user., 'a productivity analyzer at least partially disposed in the memory, the productivity analyzer including one or more instructions that when executed by the processing component perform operations including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the productivity analyzer configured to receive productivity data associated with usage of one or more productivity tools by at least one user during a time period comprises:a productivity analyzer configured to receive electronic messaging data associated with usage of an electronic messaging application by at ...

Methods, systems and non-transitory computer-readable recording media for monitoring blood pressure in real time

Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable recording media for monitoring blood pressure are provided. The method includes calculating an estimate of deviations between every two pulse transit time (PTT) values measured at an interval of a first period, and estimating a PTT value to be measured the first period after a current time. The method also includes calculating an estimate of deviations between every two oxygen saturation values measured at an interval of a second period, and estimating an oxygen saturation value to be measured the second period after the current time. The method additionally includes calculating current systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure based on an electrocardiogram (ECG) value measured at the current time, the estimated PTT value, and the estimated oxygen saturation value.

DATA COLLECTING HEAD GUARD SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF

A head guard is provided. The head guard includes one or more sensors as part of an sensory input and communications system. The head guard wirelessly communicates data to remote computing devices for intelligent data collection. 1. A data collection system , comprising [ a stretchable fabric layer, and', 'a padding layer; and, 'a multi-layered sidewall, wherein the multi-layered sidewall forms a dome, wherein the dome defines a circular opening for a head of a wearer and a plurality of sensor ports, and wherein the multi-layered sidewall comprises, 'a removable cover system selectably attachable to the multi-layered sidewall, wherein the removable cover system has an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein a portion of the inner surface of the removable cover system is attachable to a portion of the dome to maintain the position of the removable cover system relative to the dome; and', a microcontroller,', 'a plurality of sensors that are each in communication with the microcontroller, wherein each of the plurality of sensors are removably received into a respective one of the plurality of sensors ports,', 'a communications unit, and', 'a local indicator, wherein the microcontroller is configured to activate the local indicator upon a detected impact in excess of a predefined magnitude, wherein the local indicator comprises any of a visual device and an audio device; and, 'a sensory input and communications system, wherein at least a portion of the sensory input and communications system is positioned between the cover system and the multi-layered sidewall, the sensory input and communications systems comprises], 'a head guard comprising for the data received from the head guard, determine athlete information associated with the data based on the source of the data;', 'group data based on one or more factors selected from the group of factors comprising sport, age, and geography; and', 'generate aggregated data reporting based on the grouped data., 'an activity ...

SWEAT MAPPING METHOD

A method for mapping sweat production from the human skin, said method comprising the application of a polydiacetylene (PDA) prepared from a derivative of a conjugated diynoic acid having at least 18 carbon atoms, wherein the PDA changes colour when exposed to sweat, but does not change colour when exposed to pure water. 1. A method for mapping sweat production from a human skin , comprising: 'wherein the PDA is a homopolymer of 3-(pentacosa-10,12-diynamido)propyl-imidazole or a salt thereof;', 'applying to the surface of the human skin of a polydiacetylene (PDA) prepared from a derivative of a conjugated diynoic acid having at least 18 carbon atoms;'}exposing the surface of the human skin to sweat; and 'wherein, when exposed to pure water, the PDA does not change colour.', 'mapping a colour change of the PDA;'}2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the PDA changes its fluorescence spectrum when exposed to sweat.5. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of assessing the relative performance of an antiperspirant active or formulation.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the PDA is applied on a flexible film.7. A method according to wherein the PDA is on the flexible film as a uniform layer of from 2 to 5 microns.8. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the PDA is on the flexible film at a level of from 0.2 to 0.8 mg/cm.9. A sweat mapping device comprising a flexible film with a PDA supramolecule applied to its surface claim 1 , the PDA as recited in .10. A method of manufacture of a sweat monitoring device claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:(i) preparing a derivative of a conjugated diynoic acid having at least 18 carbon atoms,(ii) dissolving the derivative in a solvent and applying the resulting solution to the surface of a flexible film,(iii) evaporating the solvent from the flexible film, 'wherein the PDA is a homopolymer of 3-(pentacosa-10,12-diynamido)propyl-imidazole or a salt thereof.', '(iv) ...

SWEAT ELECTROLYTE LOSS MONITORING DEVICES

Embodiments of the disclosed invention provide devices and methods to incorporate suspension-based, i.e., hydrogel-based and thixotropic compound-based, ion-selective electrodes and reference electrodes into a wearable sweat sensing device. Embodiments of this device are configured to monitor sweat electrolyte concentrations, trends, and ratios under demanding use conditions. The accompanying method includes use of the disclosed device to track fluid and electrolyte gain and loss in order to produce an electrolyte estimate, such as a sweat electrolyte concentration, a sweat electrolyte concentration trend, a sweat rate, or a concentration ratio between a plurality of electrolytes. 1. A sweat sensing device configured to be worn on an individual's skin , and that provides sweat electrolyte loss monitoring , comprising:one or more ion selective electrode sensors for measuring a characteristic of an analyte in a sweat sample;a reference electrode, wherein the reference electrode includes an electrode, a first suspension material containing a reference salt, a second suspension material containing a bridge salt, a reference port, and a reference membrane; and where the electrode is in fluidic communication with the first suspension material, the first suspension material is in fluidic communication with the second suspension material, the second suspension is in fluidic communication with the reference membrane, and the reference membrane is in fluidic communication with the reference port;a microfluidic channel, wherein said channel allows fluidic communication between the skin, the ion selective electrode sensors, and the reference port;one or more secondary sensors; anda user interface.2. The device of claim 1 , where the user interface is at least one of the following: one or more lights; a visual display; a sound generating component; a haptic component; a touchscreen; one or more buttons; an optical scanner; and a camera.3. The device of claim 1 , where the ion ...

Information provision method, information processing system, information terminal, and information processing method

In order to objectively grasp a stress state of a user and to prevent postpartum depression, biological gas information is acquired via a network, where the biological gas information indicates a concentration of benzyl alcohol of the user and is obtained by a sensor that detects benzyl alcohol released from a skin surface of the user. From a memory storing information including an upper limit of a normal range of the concentration of benzyl alcohol per unit period, the information indicating the upper limit of the normal range is read out. When a frequency in the unit period with which the concentration of benzyl alcohol of the user exceeds the upper limit of the normal range is determined to have an increasing tendency based on the biological gas information obtained during a pregnancy period of the user, the information related to stress of the user is output to an information terminal of the user.

PAPER BASED ELECTRONICS PLATFORM

A flexible and non-functionalized low cost paper-based electronic system platform fabricated from common paper, such as paper based sensors, and methods of producing paper based sensors, and methods of sensing using the paper based sensors are provided. A method of producing a paper based sensor can include the steps of: a) providing a conventional paper product to serve as a substrate for the sensor or as an active material for the sensor or both, the paper product not further treated or functionalized; and b) applying a sensing element to the paper substrate, the sensing element selected from the group consisting of a conductive material, the conductive material providing contacts and interconnects, sensitive material film that exhibits sensitivity to pH levels, a compressible and/or porous material disposed between a pair of opposed conductive elements, or a combination of two of more said sensing elements. The method of sensing can further include measuring, using the sensing element, a change in resistance, a change in voltage, a change in current, a change in capacitance, or a combination of any two or more thereof. 1. A method of producing a paper based sensor , comprising the steps of:a) providing a conventional paper product to serve as a substrate for the sensor or as an active material for the sensor or both, the paper product not further treated or functionalized; andb) applying a sensing element to the paper substrate, the sensing element selected from the group consisting of a conductive material, the conductive material providing contacts and interconnects, sensitive material film that exhibits sensitivity to pH levels, a compressible and/or porous material disposed between a pair of opposed conductive elements, or a combination of two of more said sensing elements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conventional paper product is selected from the group consisting of cellulose fiber based porous structures.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYSING SKIN-PRINTS

A method of analysing a skin-print comprising the steps of providing a porous substrate, the porous substrate extending in a substrate plane and being substantially planar and having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end tapers to a point. The method further comprises: applying to the porous substrate a skin-print to be analysed; applying a fluid to the porous substrate; applying a voltage between the first end of the porous substrate and ground to generate an electric field, by which droplets of the fluid are ionised and emitted from the point in the form of a Taylor cone; and analysing the ionised droplets using a mass spectrometer. 1. A method of analysing a skin-print comprising the steps of:providing a porous substrate, the porous substrate extending in a substrate plane and being substantially planar and having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end tapers to a point;applying to the porous substrate a skin-print to be analysed;applying a fluid to the porous substrate;applying a voltage between the first end of the porous substrate and ground to generate an electric field by which droplets of the fluid are ionised and emitted from the point in the form of a Taylor cone;analysing the ionised droplets using a mass spectrometer.2. The method of wherein the porous substrate is substantially triangular.3. The method of wherein the first end forms a base of the triangular porous substrate and the second end forms an apex of the triangular porous substrate.4. The method of any preceding claim wherein the mass spectrometer comprises a mass spectrometer inlet having an aperture and an inlet axis substantially perpendicular to the aperture.5. The method of wherein the mass spectrometer inlet is located such that the inlet axis is substantially perpendicular to the point of the porous substrate.6. The method of or wherein mass spectrometer inlet is located such that the inlet axis is substantially in the substrate plane.7. The method of any of ...

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 ...

INTOXICATION IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An ordering module is configured to receive an order for delivery of one or more intoxicants to a user of a mobile device by an intoxicant vendor. An intoxication module is configured to determine an intoxication level of the user of the mobile device based on at least one of: perspiration of the user measured using a perspiration sensor of a first wearable device; a heart rate of the user measured using a heartrate sensor of a second wearable device; an acceleration of the mobile device measured using an accelerometer of the mobile device; a voice input captured using a microphone of the mobile device; and an image of the user captured using a camera of the mobile device. The ordering module is configured to transmit the order for delivery of the one or more intoxicants and the intoxication level of the user to the intoxicant vendor via a network. 1. An intoxicant ordering system , comprising:an ordering module configured to receive an order for delivery of one or more intoxicants to a user of a mobile device by an intoxicant vendor; perspiration of the user measured using a perspiration sensor of a first wearable device;', 'a heart rate of the user measured using a heartrate sensor of a second wearable device;', 'an acceleration of the mobile device measured using an accelerometer of the mobile device;', 'a voice input captured using a microphone of the mobile device; and', 'an image of the user captured using a camera of the mobile device,', 'wherein the ordering module is configured to transmit the order for delivery of the one or more intoxicants and the intoxication level of the user to the intoxicant vendor via a network., 'an intoxication module configured to determine an intoxication level of the user of the mobile device based on at least one of2. The intoxicant ordering system of wherein the intoxication module is configured to determine the intoxication level of the user based on the perspiration of the user measured using the perspiration sensor of a ...

SINGLE-CHAMBERED SWEAT RATE MONITORING SENSOR

Technologies are generally described to monitor a sweat rate of an area of a skin. A hydration status of a human or non-human entity is monitored based on the sweat rate. The sweat rate is monitored when the sweat rate monitor is detected as sealed against the surface of the skin. The sweat rate monitor is attached to the surface of the skin with an adhesive, or a tape among other schemes to hold the sweat rate monitor in place during a measurement. The sweat rate monitor includes a container to capture an initial amount of sweat that comes out of the surface of the skin. When, the container is detected as filled with the initial amount of sweat, a pump of the sweat rate monitor is actuated to compress the container. The container is compressed to force a volume of the initial amount of sweat in the container out of an ejection port of the sweat rate monitor. 1. A method to monitor a sweat rate of an area of a skin , the method comprising:detecting a sweat rate monitor as sealed against a surface of the skin, wherein the sweat rate monitor includes a container to capture an initial sweat that comes out of the surface of the skin;detecting the container as filled with the initial sweat;actuating a pump of the sweat rate monitor to compress the container in order to force a volume of the initial sweat in the container out of an ejection port of the sweat rate monitor; andmeasuring a start time of actuation of the pump and a refill time of the container with an additional sweat to determine the sweat rate.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forcing the volume of the initial sweat in the container through a hydrophobic ejection port.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the volume of the initial sweat is adjustable between about 4 μL and about 7 μL.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:utilizing a silicone membrane as the container.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the silicone membrane is treated with a hydrophobic material on a surface of the silicone ...

Method and apparatus for managing sensors

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system adapted for determining from sensor data collected for a patient over a period of time a normative condition of a biological function of the patient, generating provisioning information according to the normative condition, detecting a first sensor coupled to the patient, and providing the provisioning information to the first sensor to enable the first sensor to detect an abnormal state of the biological function of the patient. Other embodiments are disclosed.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENT OF BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

The subject matter discloses a device for measuring biological properties of an examined tissue, the device comprising at least one light source configured and operable to illuminate the examined tissue with light radiation of one or more wavelengths at a certain light illumination direction; and a light detector located at a same side of said examined tissue and configured and operable to receive light components of said one or more wavelengths reflected from the examined tissue in response to the illuminated light radiation at a certain light detection direction, and to generate measurement data indicative thereof; at least one of said light illumination direction and detection direction is positioned at an angle of at least 2relative to an imaginary line perpendicular to the examined tissue or form an angle of at least 2between the light illumination direction and detection direction. 1. A device for measuring biological properties of an examined tissue , the device comprising:at least one light source configured and operable to illuminate the examined tissue with light radiation of one or more wavelengths at a certain light illumination direction; anda light detector located at a same side of said examined tissue and configured and operable to receive light components of said one or more wavelengths reflected from the examined tissue in response to the illuminated light radiation at a certain light detection direction, and to generate measurement data indicative thereof;{'sup': 0', '0, 'at least one of said light illumination direction and detection direction is positioned at an angle of at least 2relative to an imaginary line perpendicular to the examined tissue or form an angle of at least 2between the light illumination direction and detection direction.'}2. The device of wherein the direction of light detector is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the examined tissue and the direction of light source is positioned at an angle of at least 2 degrees ...

Sweat conductivity, volumetric sweat rate, and galvanic skin response devices and applications

The disclosed invention includes sweat sensing devices configured to periodically measure sweat conductivity and galvanic skin response, devices to measure volumetric sweat flow rate, and devices that combine the three functions. The disclosure further includes methods for using a device configured to perform periodic sweat conductivity measurements, galvanic skin response measurements, and volumetric sweat rate measurements so that each sensor modality informs composite estimates of sweat onset, sweat cessation, sweat ion concentration, and sweat rate. The method uses those measurements to inform other sweat sensing device functions, such as determining the existence of a physiological condition, or performing measurements of concentrations, ratios, and trends of sweat analytes.

SWEAT SENSING DEVICES WITH EXCESS SWEAT FLOW MANAGEMENT

A wearable sweat sensing device is provided for managing excess sweat flow. The sweat sensing device includes at least one sweat sensor and a sweat path for conveying sweat from a wearer's skin and across the at least one sensor. At least one adaptive sweat flow component is in fluidic communication with the sweat path for removing excess sweat flow from the sweat path. The adaptive sweat flow component can include one or more of an adaptive sweat sample collector, an adaptive sweat sample channel, or an adaptive sweat sample pump. A method of using the disclosed device to remove excess sweat flow from the device's sweat path during periods of high sweat rate is also provided. 1. A wearable sweat sensing device capable of managing excess sweat flow , the device comprising:at least one sweat sensor;a sweat path for fluidly communicating a sweat sample from skin across the at least one sensor; andat least one adaptive component associated with the sweat path for removing excess sweat from the sweat path.2. The sweat sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive component comprises at least one of: an adaptive collector; an adaptive channel; and an adaptive pump.3. The sweat sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive component comprises a primary material in fluidic communication with the sweat path and at least one additional material claim 1 , and the additional material has an equal or lower fluid resistance than the primary material layer.4. The sweat sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive component comprises a primary material in fluidic communication with the sweat path and at least one additional material claim 1 , and the additional material has an equal or higher fluid resistance than the primary material layer.5. The sweat sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive component comprises at least two materials for moving sweat relative to the sweat path claim 1 , where the materials have one of the following:different fluid resistances; ...

Modular biofluid sensing subsystems and devices

The disclosed invention provides a modular biofluid sensing device configured to be worn on an individual's skin. The device includes at least one primary module, at least one sensing module, and at least one specialized module. The various subsystems, components, and materials making up a biofluid sensing device are arranged for modular distribution and assembly according to a number of different organizational criteria. These criteria include distributing components into modules based on the requirements of a biofluid sensing device application, manufacturing considerations, component cost, and component lifespan.

Information providing method, information processing system, information terminal, and information processing method

A method comprising: acquiring via a network biogas information representing a concentration of furfural of the user acquired by a sensor that detects the furfural discharged from a skin surface of the user; obtaining the reference information representing a lower limit of a normal range of the concentration of furfural per unit period of time, using a memory storing the reference information; and outputting information related to stress of the user an information terminal of the user, after it is determined that a frequency that concentration of the furfural of the user per the unit period of time is less than the lower limit of the normal range tends to increase, based on the biogas information acquired in a pregnancy period of the user.

WEARABLE BIOPOTENTIAL PATCH WITH METHOD TO OPTIMIZE COMFORT AND ACCURACY

The described embodiments relate to a self-regulating patch for taking biopotential measurements and balancing accurate measurements and user comfort. The self-regulating patch including: a heating element operable to generate heat that causes formation of sweat at the skin surface; a biopotential sensor; an exterior surface constructed of a moisture wicking material enveloping the heating element; and a logic to concurrently activate the biopotential sensor and transition the self-regulating patch between a plurality of modes, including a comfort mode and an accuracy mode, where in the comfort mode the heating element is inactive and in the accuracy mode the heating element is active. 1. A self-regulating patch for adhering to a skin surface , comprising:a heating element that is operable to generate heat, wherein the heat causes formation of sweat at the skin surface;an electrocardiogram (“ECG”) sensor;an exterior surface enveloping the heating element and the ECG sensor, wherein the exterior surface is constructed of a material that draws moisture away from the ECG sensor; activate the ECG sensor; and', wherein in the comfort mode the heating element is inactive, and', 'wherein in the accuracy mode the heating element is active., 'transition the self-regulating patch between a plurality of modes, including a comfort mode and an accuracy mode;'}], 'a logic to concurrently2. The self-regulating patch of claim 1 , wherein the logic further concurrently utilizes one or more properties of an ECG signal generated by the ECG sensor to infer a moisture level on the skin surface.3. The self-regulating patch of claim 2 , wherein the logic transitions the self-regulating patch between the comfort mode and the accuracy mode based on the inferred moisture level.4. The self-regulating patch of claim 2 , wherein the one or more properties of the ECG signal include a signal-to-noise ratio.5. The self-regulating patch of claim 2 , wherein the accuracy mode comprises a feedback ...

ELECTRONIC SKIN FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS

Systems and methods are provided for adjusting a control of a vehicle system based on a condition of an occupant. The system includes a replaceable or upgradeable electronic skin removably coupled to an interior vehicle component. The electronic skin includes at least one sensor positioned therein, configured to monitor/obtain a biometric, physiological, or wellness condition measurement from an occupant. The system includes one or more processors and a memory communicably coupled thereto. An occupant comfort module is provided including instructions that, when executed, collect and monitor feedback from the at least one sensor; determine that the feedback exceeds a predetermined threshold; and determine an adjustment for a vehicle system based on the feedback. A control module may be provided including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the vehicle system to change at least one setting based on the adjustment determined by the occupant comfort module. 1. A system for adjusting a control of a vehicle system based on a condition of an occupant within a vehicle , the system comprising:a replaceable or upgradeable electronic skin removably coupled to an interior vehicle component, the electronic skin comprising at least one sensor positioned therein and configured to monitor or obtain a biometric, physiological, or wellness condition measurement from an occupant;one or more processors; and [ collect and monitor feedback from the at least one sensor;', 'determine that the feedback exceeds a predetermined threshold; and', 'determine an adjustment for a vehicle system based on the feedback;, 'an occupant comfort module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to, 'a control module including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes a change to at least one setting of the vehicle system based on the adjustment determined by the occupant comfort ...

System for detection of an analyte in a fluid

The invention provides a system for detection of at least one analyte present in a fluid, the system comprising a detector comprising an assay configured to detect presence of the analyte in the fluid, the detector comprising a specimen sampling region for the fluid and a protective seal partially covering the detector, wherein only the specimen sampling region is uncovered by the fluid-protective seal, and wherein the fluid-protective seal provides resistance to acid. The system can be fully submerged in an acidic solution and still retain is functionality.

FLIGHT CONTROL FROM A NON-AVIONIC DEVICE

Systems and methods for communicating avionic data to a non-avionic device, the method includes the steps of: receiving a flight command from a non-avionic lightweight client; determining or receiving physiological data (for example gaze tracking, heart rate, breathing rate, etc.) and/or biometric data associated with the wearer of the non-avionic lightweight client; making the insertion of the flight command into an avionic system conditional on the meeting of predefined conditions relating to the physiological and/or biometric data. Developments describe the use of distance and/or path between lightweight client and cockpit, physiological parameter management, the management of flight commands in a plurality of elementary requests, notification techniques and/or audio and/or visual rendering on various lightweight clients (for example earpiece, watch, telephone, tablet, glasses, etc.). Some software aspects are described. 1. A method for communicating avionic data to a non-avionic device , the method comprising the steps of:receiving a flight command from a non-avionic lightweight client;determining or receiving physiological data and/or biometric data associated with the wearer of the non-avionic lightweight client;making the insertion of the flight command into an avionic system conditional on the meeting of predefined conditions relating to the physiological and/or biometric data.2. The method according to claim 1 , furthermore comprising a step of determining the distance between the non-avionic device and the cockpit of the aircraft; and the predefined conditions furthermore relating to said determined distance.3. The method according to claim 1 , furthermore comprising a step of checking the integrity of the transmitted flight command message and/or an encryption step.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the physiological conditions relate to one or more parameters comprising gaze tracking claim 1 , eye movement tracking claim 1 , gaze fixations ...

Physiological Monitoring Devices and Methods Using Optical Sensors

A monitoring device configured to be attached to a subject includes a sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information and a processor coupled to the sensor. The sensor includes at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector. The processor receives and analyzes signals produced by the sensor, and the processor changes wavelength of light emitted by the at least one optical emitter in response to detecting a change in subject activity. For example, the processor instructs the at least one optical emitter to emit shorter wavelength light in response to detecting an increase in subject activity, and the processor instructs the at least one optical emitter to emit longer wavelength light in response to detecting an decrease in subject activity. Detecting a change in subject activity may include detecting a change in at least one subject vital sign and/or subject motion.

Sweat Collecting Device

A sweat collection device includes an elongate concave sweat-collecting surface at a face thereof for placement over an iontophoresis-stimulated area of a patient's skin to collect sweat and pass it through an axial bore in the concavity. A length of flexible tubing is secured to the axial bore for receiving and storing the collected sweat. A chamber may be provided for holding the tubing in flat coiled condition. Collected sweat builds up within the tubing from the axial bore. The device can include markings to indicate when a minimum amount of sweat has been collected in the tubing and can indicated a range for collected sweat that takes into account variations in the tubing. An open end of the tubing can be flared for easy insertion of a blunt needle to extract sweat or a guide passage can guide insertion of the needle into the open end of the tubing. 1. A sweat-collection device for application to a substantially flat area of the human body , comprising a solid body having a face thereof forming an elongate concave sweat-collecting surface which gradually recedes from a rim lying wholly in a common plane to an axial bore that extends to the opposite face of said solid body , the maximum depth of said concave sweat collecting surface being such that the skin and flesh of said flat area of a human body to which the device is applied will bulge into contact with said sweat-collecting surface over substantially the entire area thereof when said rim is placed firmly against the skin of said flat area of the human body , leaving substantially no dead space in the interface between the bulged skin and said sweat-collecting surface , whereby body secretion pressure of sweat will force said sweat through said interface to said axial bore , said axial bore being adapted to connect with a length of flexible , sweat collector tubing at said opposite face of the solid body , and said solid body being adapted to be fastened against the said flat area of a human body so as to ...

WALKING ASSISTANCE METHODS AND APPARATUSES PERFORMING THE SAME

A walking assistance method may include: computing an amount of exercise of a user based on a biosignal of the user; adjusting a pattern of an assist parameter based on the amount of exercise; and/or generating a force corresponding to the amount of exercise, based on the adjusted pattern. A walking assistance apparatus may include: a pattern adjuster configured to compute an amount of exercise of a user based on a biosignal of the user; and/or a driver configured to generate a force corresponding to the amount of exercise based on a pattern of an assist parameter based on the amount of exercise. 1. A walking assistance method , comprising:computing an amount of exercise of a user based on a biosignal of the user;adjusting a pattern of an assist parameter based on the amount of exercise; andgenerating a force corresponding to the amount of exercise, based on the adjusted pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biosignal comprises at least one of a heart rate claim 1 , a breathing speed claim 1 , a blood oxygen concentration claim 1 , a lactic acid concentration claim 1 , or an amount of sweat.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the force comprises changing a gait velocity or an assistance torque corresponding to the assist parameter claim 1 , based on the adjusted pattern.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting of the pattern comprises adjusting at least one of an amplitude of a peak in the pattern claim 1 , a position of the peak claim 1 , an interval length of the peak claim 1 , or an interval length of a base of the pattern.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computing of the amount of exercise comprises:receiving user information of the user; andcomputing the amount of exercise based on the user information and the biosignal.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the user information comprises at least one of an age of the user claim 5 , a stable-state heart rate of the user claim 5 , or a gait intensity.7. The method of claim 1 , ...

CONDUCTIVE FABRIC

A conductive fabric including a fabric and a wiring provided on the fabric, wherein the wiring has a first insulating layer formed on the fabric, a conductive layer provided on the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer provided on the conductive layer, and wherein in a stretching test in which the conductive fabric is stretched by a stretching rate of 10% in a stepwise manner up to a stretching rate of 100% in a longitudinal direction of the wiring, a resistance change ratio when stretched at a stretching rate of 100% is 100-fold or less, the resistance change ratio when stretched at a stretching rate of 100% being represented by an equation: R/ R(fold), where Ris a resistance value at a stretching rate of 0% and Ris a resistance value when stretched at a stretching rate of 100%. The conductive fabric is capable of maintaining high electrical conductivity even upon being stretched. 1. A conductive fabric comprising a fabric and a wiring provided on the fabric ,wherein the wiring comprises a first insulating layer formed on the fabric, a conductive layer provided on the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer provided on the conductive layer, and{'sub': 100', '0', '0', '100, 'wherein in a stretching test in which the conductive fabric is stretched by a stretching rate of 10% in a stepwise manner up to a stretching rate of 100% in a longitudinal direction of the wiring, a resistance change ratio when stretched at a stretching rate of 100% is 100-fold or less, the resistance change ratio when stretched at a stretching rate of 100% being represented by an equation: R/R(fold), where Ris a resistance value at a stretching rate of 0% and Ris a resistance value when stretched at a stretching rate of 100%.'}2. The conductive fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive filler and a resin.3. The conductive fabric according to claim 1 , wherein when the number of tests in which a break in electrical continuity ...

ADVANCED ELECTROPORATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ANALYTE ACCESS IN BIOFLUIDS

A method of collecting and sensing a biofluid with enhanced concentration of analytes due to electroporation comprises electroporating biofluid glands () that are generating a biofluid and specifically sensing at least one analyte in said biofluid, the at least one analyte having a molecular weight greater than 50 Da. A device () wearable on a user's skin () for receiving an advective flow of a biofluid comprises at least one of a biofluid stimulation component (), a biofluid sensor () specific to an analyte, or a biofluid collection element (), at least one electroporation electrode () for enhancing concentration of at least one analyte in the biofluid having a molecular weight of greater than 50 Da, a counter electrode (), and an electroporation waveform generator configured to cause the electroporation electrode () to generate and direct a plurality of electroporation pulses into the skin (). 1. A method of collecting and sensing a biofluid with enhanced concentration of analytes due to electroporation , comprising:electroporating biofluid glands that are generating a biofluid; andspecifically sensing at least one analyte in said biofluid, the at least one analyte having a molecular weight greater than 50 Da.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biofluid glands are sweat glands claim 1 , the method further comprising:stimulating sweat prior to electroporating the sweat glands.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein electroporating includes first applying an electroporation waveform followed by applying a chaser waveform.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining an amount of electroporation incurred by the biofluid glands.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining includes measuring at least one of a skin impedance claim 4 , a change in an analyte concentration claim 4 , or an advective flow of biofluid from the biofluid glands using a sensor.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the sensor communicates with at least one electroporation element claim ...

Sweat Pores Imaging Method and Device

A biometric device, comprising: a sensor that reacts to a chemical element associated with a sweat gland; and when the sensor is contacted by an area of a skin of a person, an image that comprises visual information about locations of sweat glands within the area of the skin of the person

DYNAMICALLY DEFORMABLE SURFACES TO ANALYZE USER CONDITIONS USING BIODATA

A surface of a vehicle component can be dynamically deformable surface. The dynamically deformable surface can be configured to undergo deformations to dynamically form a dynamic button or other user interface element on demand. The dynamically deformable surface can include one or more biosensors. When a user engages the dynamic button with a portion of the body, the one or more biosensors can acquire user biodata. The user biodata can be used by the vehicle as input for various purposes. For instance, the vehicle can operate as a health-monitoring and/or comfort monitoring system. As a result of these arrangements, buttons and other user interface elements can appear and disappear depending on the need and/or application, providing a cleaner vehicle cockpit interface and greatly expanding the possibilities of where such buttons can be located at and how many things can be controlled by the driver using physical interfaces. 1. A system comprising:a vehicle component;a dynamically deformable surface provided on the vehicle component, the dynamically deformable surface being configured to deform in response to a stimulus;one or more biosensors, the one or more biosensors being a part of the dynamically deformable surface; and cause the dynamically deformable surface to deform to form a dynamic button; and', 'responsive to the dynamic button being engaged by a body portion of the user, acquire, using the one or more biosensors, user biodata., 'one or more processors operatively connected to the dynamically deformable surface and to the one or more biosensors, the one or more processors being configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to:determine based on at least user biodata whether the user is comfortable.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein determine based on at least user biodata whether the user is comfortable includes determine based on at least user biodata and vehicle data whether the user is comfortable.4. ...

DEVICES FOR INTEGRATED INDIRECT SWEAT STIMULATION AND SENSING

A sweat sensing device includes at least one sweat generation unit capable of initiating sudomotor axon reflex (SAR) sweating in an indirect stimulation region and at least one analysis unit capable of sensing a physiological parameter of sweat, collecting a sweat sample, or a combination thereof. The at least one analysis unit is located above the indirect stimulation region when the sweat sensing device is placed on skin. 1. A sweat sensing device comprising:at least one sweat generation unit capable of initiating sudomotor axon reflex (SAR) sweating in an indirect stimulation region; andat least one analysis unit capable of sensing a physiological parameter of sweat, collecting a sweat sample, or a combination thereof;wherein the at least one analysis unit is located above the indirect stimulation region when the sweat sensing device is placed on skin.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sweat generation unit is capable of directly initiating sweat in a direct stimulation region and the at least one analysis unit is separated from the direct stimulation region by a distance of about 0.1 mm to 30 mm.36-. (canceled)7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sweat generation unit includes a sweat stimulant for diffusing into skin.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the diffusion of the sweat stimulant is amplified by a diffusive enhancing component.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sweat generation unit includes an iontophoresis mechanism and a sweat stimulant.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the iontophoresis mechanism includes a return electrode placed on a periphery of the analysis unit or the sweat generation unit.11. (canceled)12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one analysis unit is capable of sensing physiological parameters and utilizes a sensing mechanism that is at least one of potentiometric claim 1 , amperometric claim 1 , conductometric claim 1 , impedance spectroscopy claim 1 , skin impedance claim 1 , and galvanic skin ...

SWEAT TESTING SYSTEM

A system may be configured to provide body performance outputs in response to body performance inputs. The system may include a user interface, a processor, and a memory having a program communicatively connected to the processor. The processor may provide operations to receive a historical excretion rate of a user, receive a body parameter of the user, receive a sensor output associated with the user, generate a projected excretion rate of the user based on the historical excretion rate, the body parameter, and the sensor output, and display by the user interface a body performance output of the user in response to the same. 1. A system comprising:a user interface; receive a historical excretion rate, a body parameter, and a sensor output associated with a user;', 'generate a projected excretion rate based on the historical excretion rate, the body parameter, and the sensor output; and', 'display, by the user interface, a body performance output of the user based on the projected excretion rate., 'a processor and a memory having a program communicatively connected to the processor, the processor providing operations including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the body performance output includes a replacement rate.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the replacement rate includes at least one of a sodium replacement rate claim 2 , a potassium replacement rate claim 2 , a carbohydrate replacement rate claim 2 , and a fluid replacement rate.4. The system of claim 1 , the operations further including at least one of:receive, by way of the user interface, the historical excretion rates from the user; andreceive, by way of a scanner, the historical excretion rate from textual information of a sweat report.5. The system of claim 1 , the operations further including:receive, by way of a transceiver in communication with a body sensor, the sensor output.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the generated projected excretion rate is based an environmental parameter including at ...

NANOPARTICLE SENSOR HAVING A NANOFIBROUS MEMBRANE SCAFFOLD

Nanoparticle-fibrous membrane composites are provided as tunable interfacial scaffolds for flexible chemical sensors and biosensors by assembling gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) in a fibrous membrane. The gold nanoparticles are functionalized with organic, polymeric and/or biological molecules. The fibrous membranes may include different filter papers, with one example featuring a multilayered fibrous membrane consisting of a cellulose nanofiber (CN) top layer, an electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibrous midlayer (or alternate material), and a nonwoven polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibrous support layer, with the nanoparticles provided on the fibrous membranes through interparticle molecular/polymeric linkages and nanoparticle-nanofibrous interactions. Molecular linkers may be employed to tune hydrogen bonding and electrostatic and/or hydrophobic/hydrophilic interactions to provide sensor specificity to gases or liquids. The sensors act as chemiresistor-type sensors. A preferred implementation is a sweat sensor. 1. A sensor , comprising:a sensing medium, comprising a fibrous layer and a plurality of nanoparticles, coating fibers within the fibrous layer, the plurality of nanoparticles being derivatized to interact with the fibrous layer and an analyte in a medium, based on at least one of electronic charge, ligand coordination, hydrogen bonding, van der Waals force, polarity, hydrophilicity, and hydrophobicity; andan electrode, configured to sense a state of the sensing medium in response to the analyte in the medium, and to produce an electrical signal output corresponding to the state.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous layer comprises nanofibers.3. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the fibrous layer comprises nanofibrous cellulose.4. The sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the fibrous layer comprises at least one region consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers claim 2 , to which the nanoparticles adhere.5. The ...

DEVICES FOR INTEGRATED INDIRECT SWEAT STIMULATION AND SENSING

A sweat sensing device () comprises at least one sweat generation unit () capable of initiating sudomotor axon reflex (SAR) sweating in an indirect stimulation region and at least one analysis unit () capable of sensing a physiological parameter of sweat, collecting a sweat sample, or a combination thereof. The at least one analysis unit () is located above the indirect stimulation region when the sweat sensing device is placed on skin. 1. A wearable sweat sensing device , comprising:a sweat stimulator configured to be placed on a surface of a first region of a device wearer's skin to stimulate sweating in the first region and to stimulate sudomotor axon reflex (SAR) sweating in a second region of the wearer's skin, wherein the second region is distinct from the first region; anda sweat analyzer configured to be placed on a surface of the second region of the device wearer's skin, the sweat analyzer configured to collect a sweat sample from the second region, and to measure one or more analytes in the sweat sample.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sweat stimulator is configured to have a minimum area in contact with the device wearer's skin claim 1 , a first dimension claim 1 , and a second dimension claim 1 , and wherein the ratio of the first dimension to the second dimension is one or more of the following: greater than 1 to 1 claim 1 , 2 to 1 claim 1 , or greater than 2 to 1.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sweat stimulator is configured to have a surface area in contact with the device wearer's skin claim 1 , and a minimum volume relative to the surface area.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sweat stimulators and one or more sweat analyzers claim 1 , wherein the one or more sweat stimulators are interspersed with the one or more sweat analyzers.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sweat stimulator is configured to use a pair of iontophoresis electrodes to drive a sweat stimulant into the first region.6. The device of claim 5 ...

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICES WITH ADJUSTABLE SIGNAL ANALYSIS AND INTERROGATION POWER AND MONITORING METHODS USING SAME

A method of monitoring a subject via a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to detect and/or measure PPG information from the subject includes changing, via a processor, signal analysis frequency of the PPG sensor signals, optical wavelength emission of the PPG sensor, and/or PPG sensor interrogation power at predetermined times. Each predetermined time is associated with measuring at least one different biometric parameter from a plurality of biometric parameters. 1. A method of monitoring a subject via a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor , wherein the PPG sensor is configured to detect and/or measure PPG information from the subject , and wherein a processor is coupled to the PPG sensor and is configured to receive and analyze signals produced by the PPG sensor , the method comprising:changing, via the processor, signal analysis frequency of the PPG sensor signals, optical wavelength emission of the PPG sensor, and/or PPG sensor interrogation power at predetermined times,wherein each predetermined time is associated with measuring at least one different biometric parameter from a plurality of biometric parameters.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing signal analysis frequency of the PPG sensor signals comprises:increasing signal analysis frequency of the PPG sensor signals via the processor at a first time; anddecreasing signal analysis frequency of the PPG sensor signals via the processor at a second time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing PPG sensor interrogation power comprises:increasing PPG sensor interrogation power via the processor at a first time; anddecreasing PPG sensor interrogation power via the processor at a second time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein changing optical wavelength emission of the PPG sensor comprises:emitting light from the PPG sensor at infrared (IR) or green wavelengths at a first time; andemitting light from the PPG sensor at blue or violet wavelengths at a second time.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

SWEAT SENSING DEVICES WITH PRIORITIZED SWEAT DATA FROM A SUBSET OF SENSORS

A sweat sensor device for sensing at least one analyte includes a plurality of sensors for sensing said at least one analyte and for producing data. Data from a subset of said plurality of sensors is prioritized over data from sensors of said plurality of sensors which are outside said subset. A method of sweat sensing and prioritizing data in a device including a plurality of sensors includes determining a subset of sensors from said plurality of sensors by at least one sensing mechanism that measures a presence of or a property of sweat. The method further includes prioritizing data from a subset of the plurality of sensors over data from sensors of said plurality of sensors that are outside said subset. 1. A sweat sensor device for sensing at least one analyte comprising:a plurality of sensors for sensing said at least one analyte and for producing data;wherein data from a subset of said plurality of sensors is prioritized over data from sensors of said plurality of sensors which are outside said subset.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one volume-reducing component providing a volume-reduced pathway for sweat between said plurality of sensors and sweat glands.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of said sensors includes an associated sweat volume that is isolated to each of said sensors.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein said at least one volume-reducing component comprises a sweat wicking material.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of collection elements,wherein each of said sensors corresponds with one of said collection elements.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of said sensors has a volume reduced sweat pathway that is centered on the sensor.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said subset of said plurality of sensors includes those sensors that receive sweat first.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein said subset of said plurality of sensors includes those sensors that most quickly measure a change in a ...

Dynamic target rate for guided breathing

Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for dynamically adjusting a breathing entrainment based on whether a user is stressing or relaxing. According to an aspect, a first target breathing period is selected, and a guiding stimulus configured to alter a current breathing period of the user towards the first target breathing period over an interval of time is output. One or more relaxation biometrics are measured and analyzed to determine whether the user is stressing or relaxing. Based on whether the user is relaxing or stressing, at least one of the guided stimulus and the first target breathing period are adjusted, where the first target breathing period is adjusted to a second target breathing period different from the first target breathing period. By making adjustments based on whether a user is relaxing or stressing, the breathing entrainment is more effective and comfortable for users.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL DROPLET FLOWMETRY

A fabric based digital droplet flowmetry (DDF) method and platform are provided utilizing a fluid collection network, a microfluidic junction for droplet formation and removal, and digital counting and measurement circuitry. The fluidic junction has a droplet emitter, such as a nozzle, and droplet receiver separated by a gap. The measurement circuitry detects the transient formation of a liquid bridge (the closed-circuit state) and the breakup of the bridge (the open-circuit state) as an electrical switching event. The duration of the bridge formation only lasts for a few milliseconds. The platform produces consistent droplet volume over varying flow rates and droplet size is controlled by the selection of structural parameters such as nozzle dimensions, channel geometries, surface wettability, and inlet/outlet pressures. 1. A two-dimensional microflowmeter apparatus , comprising:(a) a hydrophobic base with a top surface and a bottom surface;(b) a first hydrophilic fluid flow structure disposed on said top surface of the hydrophobic base;(c) a first conductor mounted to the first fluid flow structure;(d) a second hydrophilic fluid flow structure adjacent to the first hydrophilic fluid flow structure, said structures separated by a gap;(e) a second conductor mounted to the second fluid flow structure; and(f) a controller coupled to the first and second conductors configured to sense a change in impedance between conductors;(g) wherein a change in impedance is detected by the controller from the formation of a transient fluid bridge between the first and second hydrophilic fluid flow structures.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first hydrophilic fluid flow structure comprises a fluid collection pattern fluidly coupled to a droplet formation pattern.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said droplet formation pattern comprises:an arcuate droplet forming member; anda first leg and a second leg, each leg fluidly coupled at one end to the fluid collection pattern ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An information processing apparatus according to the present technology includes a processing section that executes a process including a correction process of specifying noise included in perspiration data acquired by a perspiration sensor on a basis of sensor data acquired by a different type of sensor than the perspiration sensor, and removing the noise from the perspiration data. According to such a technology, noise estimated according to other sensor data can be removed from the perspiration data, making it possible to maintain high accuracy in a later process of estimating activity in the autonomic nerves.

Display Device, Corresponding Systems, and Methods Therefor

A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.

BANDS FOR MEASURING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

In some aspects, a system is provided that includes (1) a wrist band having one or more sensors that measure biometric data of a user wearing the band; and (2) a display on the band that displays a message based on biometric data measured by the band. The message indicates a heart rate zone of the user. Numerous other aspects are provided. 1. A system comprising:a mobile device of a user; and determine an age and weight of the user;', 'determine a plurality of heart rate zones for the user based on the age and weight of the user;', 'measure heart rate of the user while the user is wearing the wrist band; and', 'display on the wrist band a message based on the heart rate measured by the wrist band, wherein the message indicates a heart rate zone of the user selected from the plurality of heart rate zones., 'a wrist band having one or more sensors configured to measure biometric data of the user, the wrist band operative to communicate measured biometric data to the mobile device of the user, the wrist band and the mobile device of the user operative to2. The system of wherein the wrist band is adapted to display a color corresponding to a heart rate zone of the user.3. The system of wherein the wrist band and the mobile device of the user are operative to determine a heart rate zone selected from at least four heart rate zones.4. The system of wherein the wrist band and the mobile device of the user are operative to determine a heart rate zone selected from a first heart rate zone claim 1 , a second heart rate zone claim 1 , a third heart rate zone claim 1 , a fourth heart rate zone claim 1 , a fifth heart rate zone and a sixth heart rate zone.5. The system of wherein the wrist band is adapted to display:a green color if the user's heart rate is in the first heart rate zone;a blue color if the user's heart rate is in the second heart rate zone;a purple color if the user's heart rate is in the third heart rate zone;a yellow color if the user's heart rate is in the ...

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; ...

URINARY SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed for predicting a urinary event of a patient. In one example, a system comprises a fluid consumption cup comprising one or more sensors. The system may comprise communication circuitry configured to receive, from the fluid consumption cup, one or more signals that indicate an amount of fluid removed from the fluid consumption cup. The system may comprise processing circuitry configured to: update a patient log based on the one or more signals that indicate the amount of fluid removed from the fluid consumption cup; determine that the urinary event is predicted to occur, the occurrence of the urinary event predicted based on the patient log; and provide, in response to the determination and for receipt by the patient, a notification that the urinary event is predicted to occur. 120-. (canceled)21. An implantable medical device for use with a system for treating urinary incontinence of a patient , the device comprising:a memory configured to store a patient log;a communication circuit configured to receive a signal that indicates an amount of fluid consumed by the patient;a therapy delivery circuit configured to provide electrical stimulation to a target nerve associated with control of a bladder of the patient; and update the patient log based on the received signal that indicates the amount of fluid consumed by the patient;', 'determine a patient fluid state according to the patient log; and', 'provide, in response to determining the patient fluid state, a signal to the therapy delivery circuit to provide electrical stimulation., 'a processing circuit configured to22. The implantable medical device of claim 21 , wherein the processing circuit is further configured to adjust the signal to the therapy delivery circuit in response to determining a change in the patient fluid state.23. The implantable medical device of claim 21 , wherein the memory further comprises a neuromodulation therapy program claim 21 , and further ...

Device for controlling guidance robot, guidance system in which same is used, and method for controlling guidance robot

A server ( 3 ) includes a route determination unit ( 3 f 1 ) that determines a route; a user dynamic data recognition unit ( 3 a 1 ) that recognizes, during guidance, user dynamic data; a guidance request estimation unit ( 3 c ) that estimates a guidance request of a user, based on the user dynamic data; a notification instruction unit ( 3 h ) that issues to a robot ( 2 ) an instruction for notification of inquiry information for inquiring about necessity of change of the route; and a reaction recognition unit ( 3 i ) that recognizes a reaction of the user to the notification. The route determination unit ( 3 f 1 ) determines a content of the change of the route, based on the guidance request, and determines whether the change of the route is performed, based on the reaction.

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR PROLONGED SWEAT STIMULATION

A method for stimulating and sensing sweat includes dosing a sweat stimulant to skin effective to generate sweat at a generation rate of at least 0.1 nL/min/gland for a duration of six hours or more per dose of the sweat stimulant, and sensing generated sweat using a device placed on the skin comprising at least one sensor specific to an analyte in sweat. The dosing comprises at least one of: applying a charge density of less than 320 mC/cm/day or applying a one-time dose of the sweat stimulant. 1. A method for stimulating and sensing sweat comprising:dosing a sweat stimulant to skin effective to generate sweat at a generation rate of at least 0.1 nL/min/gland for a duration of six hours or more per dose of the sweat stimulant; andsensing generated sweat using a device placed on the skin comprising at least one sensor specific to an analyte in sweat;{'sup': '2', 'wherein dosing comprises at least one of: applying a charge density that is equal to or less than 320 mC/cm/day or applying a one-time dose of the sweat stimulant.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generation rate is greater than 0.2 nL/min/gland for the duration of six hours.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generation rate is greater than 5 nL/min/gland for the duration of six hours.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein dosing includes applying a total charge density that is equal to or less than 160 mC/cm/day.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein dosing includes applying a total charge density that is equal to or less than 1 mC/cm/day.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein dosing includes applying a charge that is less than 20 mC/day.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein dosing includes applying a charge that is less than 1 mC/day.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generated sweat per gland that is greater than 5 claim 1 ,600 nL/gland/dose.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generated sweat per gland that is greater than 350 nL/gland/dose.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sweat stimulant ...

Access control installation

An access control installation includes a structure, a moving walkway that extends between two walls of the structure from an entrance to an exit of the installation, a document reader mounted on the structure in the vicinity of the entrance of the installation, a biometric sensor device mounted on the structure at a predetermined distance from the exit of the installation, and an electronic processor unit connected to the document reader and to the biometric sensor device and arranged to compare reference biometric data contained in the document with biometric characteristics supplied by the sensor device in order to verify that they match, the predetermined distance being sufficient, given the speed at which the walkway moves, to allow the electronic processor device to perform the verification operation before the user concerned reaches the exit of the installation.

METHOD FOR OBSERVING DYNAMICS OF SWEAT GLANDS

A method for observing the dynamics of sweat glands and a method for evaluating a substance of interest, which are useful for development of a preparation for external application, such as a cosmetic. In each of the methods, an observation sample is used, which is prepared by staining all sweat glands, which are isolated alive, with a staining reagent, and then holding the all sweat glands on a support using at least one material selected from the group consisting of collagen, agarose, basement membrane matrix, poly-D-lysine and a membrane. 1. A method for observing dynamics of a sweat gland , comprising the steps of:(A) staining an isolated whole sweat gland with at least one staining reagent selected from the group consisting of a staining reagent for a cell membrane, a staining reagent for a nucleus and a staining reagent for a cytoskeletal component,(B) holding the whole sweat gland stained in the step (A) on a support with at least one material selected from the group consisting of collagen, agarose, basement membrane matrix, poly-D-lysine and a membrane so that the position of the whole sweat gland stained in the step (A) is retained, to obtain an observation sample, and(C) observing dynamics of the whole sweat gland contained in the observation sample obtained in the step (B).2. The method for observing dynamics of a sweat gland according to claim 1 ,wherein in the step (B), a buffer is added onto the whole sweat gland held on the support.3. The method for observing dynamics of a sweat gland according to claim 2 , wherein the buffer is a buffer containing 100 to 150 mM sodium chloride claim 2 , 3 to 7 mM potassium chloride claim 2 , 0.5 to 2 mM calcium chloride claim 2 , 0.5 to 2 mM magnesium chloride claim 2 , 20 to 30 mM sodium bicarbonate claim 2 , 0.5 to 2 mM sodium dihydrogen phosphate claim 2 , 2 to 8 mM glucose and 5 to 15 mg/100 mL of fatty acid-free bovine serum albumin claim 2 , and having a pH of 7.1 to 7.6.4. The method for observing dynamics of a ...

WEARABLE DEVICE CAPABLE OF MONITORING PERSPIRATION

A wearable device includes a main body, a support portion, an electrode assembly, and a processor. The main body can be worn by a user. The support portion is secured to the main body and faces the user. The electrode assembly is secured to the support portion, and includes two electrode arrays and a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged in arrays. Each electrode array includes arranged electrodes electrically connected to each other. The electrodes of each electrode array include at least two first electrodes each electrically connected to one carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotubes electrically connected to the two electrode arrays are alternatively arranged on the support portion and spaced from each other to form a detecting surface. The processor detects a resistance value of each electrode assembly, and determines an amount of the perspiration corresponding to the detected resistance value. 1. A wearable device configured to monitor perspiration from a user , the wearable device comprising:a main body able to be worn by the user;a support portion protruding from an interior surface of the main body facing the user;at least one electrode assembly secured to the support portion, each of the at least one electrode assembly including two electrode arrays and a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged in arrays, each electrode array including a plurality of arranged electrodes electrically connected to each other, the plurality of electrodes of each electrode array including at least two first electrodes each electrically connected to one of the plurality of carbon nanotubes, the plurality of carbon nanotubes electrically connected to the two electrode arrays being alternatively arranged on the support portion and spaced from each other to form a detecting surface, the plurality of carbon nanotubes configured to be electrically connected to each other when perspiration from the user is absorbed by the detecting surface, thereby causing a resistance value of the ...

METHODS OF TREATING HYPERHIDROSIS

Provided herein are methods of treating hyperhidrosis by administering an effective hyperhidrosis treatment and scoring hyperhidrosis in a subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, the treatment is a glycopyrronium compound and the scoring is an assessment provided herein, or a portion thereof. 1. A method for treating hyperhidrosis in a subject comprising:a. scoring the subject's underarm sweating, during the past 24-hours, at its worst, on a scale of 0 to 10, at a value of 6 to 10 in a first scoring; andb. administering an effective hyperhidrosis treatment to the subject such that after treatment, and at least 24-hours after the first scoring, the subject's underarm sweating is scored at a value of 0 to 5 in a second scoring.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising continuing to administer the hyperhidrosis treatment to the subject claim 1 , such that in a third scoring claim 1 , at least 24-hours after the second scoring claim 1 , the subject's underarm sweating is scored at a value of 0 to 5.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the value in the first scoring is 7 to 10 claim 1 , and the value in the second scoring is 0 to 6.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting the hyperhidrosis treatment administered to the subject based on the value in the second scoring.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein one or more of the first claim 2 , second claim 2 , and third scoring steps comprises administering a questionnaire to the subject.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the questionnaire comprises a question asking the subject to rate their underarm sweating claim 5 , during the past 24-hours claim 5 , at its worst claim 5 , on a scale of 0 to 10 claim 5 , in increments of 1.7. A method for treating hyperhidrosis in a subject comprising:a. scoring the impact of the subject's underarm sweating on their activities during the past 24-hours as “an extreme amount,” “a great deal,” or “a moderate amount” in a first scoring; andb. administering an effective ...

Method For Diagnosis Of And Therapy For A Subject Having A Central Nervous System Disorder

A method is provided of systematically evaluating and treating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject. The method includes having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures that may include, for example, walking, standing, sitting or supine. In each posture of the subject, the subject is subjected to sensory stimulation while measuring at least one autonomic physiological response of the subject. The autonomic physiological response may include, for example, oxygen saturation, heart rate, pupillary response, blood pressure, sweat production, pseudomotor activity or respiration. The physiological responses in each of the distinct postures are evaluated to identify a posture wherein the subject exhibits a least amount of dysfunction. 1. A method of systematically evaluating dynamic autonomic dysregulation in a subject , the method comprising:having the subject sequentially assume a plurality of distinct postures selected from the group consisting of walking, standing, sitting, and supine;in each posture of the subject, subjecting the subject to sensory stimulation while measuring at least one autonomic physiological response of the subject selected from the group consisting of oxygen saturation, heart rate, pupillary response, blood pressure, sweat production, pseudomotor activity, and respiration; andevaluating the physiological responses in each of the distinct postures to identify a posture wherein the subject exhibits a least amount of dysfunction.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein subjecting the subject to sensory stimulation includes subjecting the subject to a stimulus selected from the stimulus group consisting of TENS claim 1 , non-painful heat claim 1 , non-painful cold claim 1 , visual claim 1 , occulomotor stimulation claim 1 , crude touch claim 1 , olfactory stimulation claim 1 , vestibular stimulation claim 1 , and auditory stimulation claim 1 , while varying at least one parameter of the stimulus claim 1 , the ...

HEALTH BAND

A wearable device is disclosed configured to provide and transmit user information. Health-related information that is associated with a user information is received and output to a user. The wearable device can include a display configured to provide a user interface and a sensor senses information associated with biological features, physiological features and/or physical activity of the user, while the device is being worn. A communications subsystem is provided that is configured to communicate with the remote computing device. The wearable device includes a processing subsystem is provided and configured to process the sensed information to provide processed user information. The processed user information is transmitted via the communication subsystem, to the remote computing device, and health-related information associated with the processed user information is received from the remote computing device. The health-related information is provided, via the user interface, on the display. 1. A wearable device that is configured to provide user information , and to transmit the user information to a remote computing device , and to receive from the remote computing device health-related information associated with the user information for outputting to a user , the wearable device comprising:a display configured to provide a user interface;at least one sensor that is respectively configured to sense information while the wearable device is being worn by the user, wherein the sensed information is of the type that is associated with biological features, physiological features and/or physical activity of the user;a communications subsystem that is configured to communicate with the remote computing device; and process the sensed information from the at least one sensor to provide processed user information;', 'transmit via the communication subsystem, to the remote computing device, the processed user information;', 'receive, from the remote computing device, the ...

DEMONSTRABLE EFFICACY ACROSS OR WITHIN PATIENT POPULATIONS

The present invention provides methods for improving observed or determined efficacy by administration of agents to more severely diseased subjects, as contrasted with less severely diseased subjects. The present disclosure specifically demonstrates that, with respect to treatment of certain skin conditions, and particularly conditions associated with dysregulated and/or diseased skin cells, administration to more severely diseased subjects improves observed or determined efficacy. 1. A method comprising steps of:a) determining the severity of hyperhidrosis in individual subjects by stratifying the subjects into two or more categories based on hyperhidrosis severity, so that a first category comprises subjects having severe hyperhidrosis relative to at least a second category that comprises subjects having hyperhidrosis who are not severely diseased; andb) administering the treatment to subjects in the first category and not to subjects not in the first category, wherein the treatment comprises transdermal administration of botulinum toxin A;wherein the treatment has been demonstrated to achieve a reduction of 25% or more in perspiration when administered to the subjects in the first category; and not to achieve said reduction when administered to subjects in the second category.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hyperhidrosis in the subjects having severe hyperhidrosis is characterized by elevated frequency or severity of hyperhidrosis symptoms claim 1 , and/or earlier onset of such symptoms claim 1 , relative to the hyperhidrosis in the subjects who are not severely diseased.318.-. (canceled)19. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hyperhidrosis is categorized as palmar claim 1 , axillary claim 1 , plantar claim 1 , facial claim 1 , cranial claim 1 , or general hyperhidrosis.20. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subjects having severe hyperhidrosis have 200 mg gravimetric sweat production (GSP) or more; and wherein the subjects having hyperhidrosis who are ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING A VEHICLE FROM AN AUTONOMOUS MODE IN RESPONSE TO A HANDOVER EVENT

A system for transitioning a vehicle from an autonomous mode in response to a handover event, the system includes one or more processors and a memory device operably coupled with the one or more processors. The memory device stores a driver assessment module, an operational condition adjustment module, and a transitioning module. The driver assessment module configures the one or more processors to determine an ability level and a comfort level of a driver of the vehicle in response to the handover event. The operational condition adjustment module configures the one or more to adjust at least one operating condition of the vehicle to be within the ability level of the driver and comfort level. The transitioning module configures the one or more processors to transition the vehicle from the autonomous mode to a driver input mode. 1. A system for transitioning a vehicle from an autonomous mode in response to a handover event , the system comprising:one or more processors;a memory device operably coupled with the one or more processors, the memory device storing:a driver assessment module having instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to determine an ability level and a comfort level of a driver of the vehicle, wherein the comfort level of the driver is based on a learned physiological condition of the driver determined by observing one or more physiological conditions of the driver when the driver operates the vehicle in a driver input mode, and wherein the ability level of the driver is based on an outer limit of an ability of the driver to operate the vehicle in the driver input mode;an operational condition adjustment module that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to adjust at least one operating condition of the vehicle to be within the ability level of the driver and comfort level of the driver in response to the handover event; anda transitioning module that when ...

Spacesuit with liquid cooling ventilation garment, soft exoskeleton, and biosensors

Disclosed herein is a spacesuit including a liquid cooling ventilation garment, a soft exoskeleton, at least one biometric sensor, and an electronic controller in electronic communication with the liquid cooling ventilation garment, the soft exoskeleton, and the at least one biometric sensor. The electronic controller is configured to operate the soft exoskeleton based on electromyography data of the at least one biometric sensor to produce a desired change in orientation of the soft exoskeleton and corresponding user. The electronic controller is further configured to operate the liquid cooling ventilation garment based on temperature data of the at least one biometric sensor to maintain a user temperature within a predetermined user temperature range. In certain embodiments, the liquid cooling ventilation garment is in thermal communication with the soft exoskeleton and used for thermal management thereof. Such configurations reduce the physical and cognitive loading of the astronaut.

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 ...

SWEAT SENSING WITH ANALYTICAL ASSURANCE

A sweat sensor device () with analytical assurance includes at least one sensor () for detecting a first analyte, and at least one calibration medium () containing at least the first analyte. When the first analyte in the at least one calibration medium () comes into contact with the at least one sensor (), the calibration medium () provides a calibration of the at least one sensor (). A sweat sensor device () may further include a carrier () having at least one aperture () and a reservoir () for storing the at least one calibration medium (). The at least one aperture () provides fluidic access to the at least one sensor () from the reservoir (). 1. A self-calibrating sweat sensor device comprising:a sweat sensor module that includes a sensor, the sweat sensor module having a surface that contacts the skin of a subject during use; anda calibration module removably affixed to the surface of the sweat sensor module that contacts the skin of a subject during use, the calibration module having a housing that forms a reservoir and an aperture adjacent the sensor in the sensor module, the reservoir having a first portion separated from a second portion by a rupturable membrane, the first portion in communication with the aperture and the second portion including at least one calibration medium.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the reservoir is collapsible.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a sponge in the first portion of the reservoir.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a flow restrictor that restricts the flow of sweat or the calibration medium to the sensor.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the flow restrictor is between the sweat sensor module and the calibration module.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the flow restrictor is selected from a flow limiting element claim 4 , a flow constriction element claim 4 , and a flow stopping element.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the flow limiting element is a textile and the ...

Multichannel hydration management sensor

A sweat sensor decal may include a first hydrophobic layer comprising a transparent or semi-transparent material and a second hydrophobic layer defining an inlet hole. A substrate layer may be positioned in between the first hydrophobic layer and the second hydrophobic layer such that the inlet hole of the second hydrophobic layer is adjacent to a receiving area on a surface of the substrate layer. The substrate layer comprises a plurality of channels separated by an elongated hole in the substrate layer. The channels may extend away from the receiving area of the substrate layer/Sweat received by the receiving area may be wicked along the channels cause the substrate to change colors.

DEVICE FOR MEASURING AMOUNT OF PERSPIRATION WITH REGARD TO EACH PART OF HUMAN BODY BY USING CHANGE IN BRIGHTNESS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AMOUNT OF PERSPIRATION

Provided is a device for measuring an amount of perspiration of respective body parts of a person using a change in brightness, including: a temperature controller which raises temperature of a subject and induces sweating; a covering which is coated with a perspiration reagent and is in contact with a skin of the subject, wherein the perspiration reagent absorbs perspiration and changes its color in response to perspiration; a light irradiator which irradiates light to the covering; a reflected light collector which collects reflected light reflected from the covering; a brightness change measurer which measures a change in brightness of the reflected light collected by the reflected light collector; and a perspiration amount converter which converts the change in brightness to an amount of perspiration secreted from respective body parts of the subject. 1. A device for measuring an amount of perspiration of respective body parts of a person using a change in brightness , comprising:a temperature controller which raises temperature of a subject and induces sweating;a covering which is coated with a perspiration reagent and is in contact with a skin of the subject, wherein the perspiration reagent absorbs perspiration and changes its color in response to perspiration;a light irradiator which irradiates light to the covering;a reflected light collector which collects reflected light reflected from the covering;a brightness change measurer which measures a change in brightness of the reflected light collected by the reflected light collector; anda perspiration amount converter which converts the change in brightness to an amount of perspiration secreted from respective body parts of the subject.2. The device of claim 1 ,wherein the perspiration reagent includes an aqueous ink,wherein the aqueous ink contains acrylic resin,wherein the covering includes (i) a fabric layer of 0.20-0.40 mm in thickness and (ii) a perspiration reagent coating layer of 0.03-0.08 mm in ...

PROGRAM INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

A program causes a computer to execute a process of acquiring motion information relating to motion of respiratory muscles or accessory respiratory muscles from a detection sensor that detects the motion information and action potential information relating to the respiratory muscles or the accessory respiratory muscles from an electromyogram sensor that acquires the action potential information, a process of detecting an abnormality in a respiratory system disease on the basis of the acquired motion information and action potential information, and a process of outputting information on the abnormality when the abnormality is detected. 1. A program causing a computer to execute the following processes:acquiring motion information relating to motion of respiratory muscles or accessory respiratory muscles from a detection sensor that detects the motion information and action potential information relating to the respiratory muscles or the accessory respiratory muscles from an electromyogram sensor that acquires the action potential information;detecting an abnormality in a respiratory system disease based on the acquired motion information and action potential information; andoutputting information on the abnormality when the abnormality is detected.2. The program according to claim 1 , wherein the detection sensor includes a piezoelectric element sensor claim 1 , an extension sensor claim 1 , an echo sensor claim 1 , or a bioelectric potential sensor that detects the information on the motion of the respiratory muscles or the accessory respiratory muscles.3. The program according to claim 1 , executing:determining whether a first condition is satisfied based on the motion information detected by the detection sensor;determining whether an electrical signal corresponding to the expiratory muscles is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold in the action potential information acquired from the electromyogram sensor; andoutputting information relating to ...

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 ...

SYSTEM METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE RISK OF DEHYDRATION

A system, device and method of determining a probability of dehydration of a person is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving data of a heart rate of the person; receiving data of a posture of the person; determining that a first posture of the person satisfies first posture criteria for a first predetermined time period; determining that the posture of the person satisfies a similarity threshold with a posture envelope; determining a first heart rate for the person while in a first posture; determining a second heart rate for the person while in the second posture; determining a change in heart rate as a difference between the second heart rate and the first heart rate; determining a first probability of dehydration based at least in part on the change in heart rate; and outputting the first probability of dehydration. 1. A method of determining a probability of dehydration of a person , comprising:receiving data of a heart rate of the person over a time period from a first sensor;receiving data of a posture of the person over the time period from a second sensor;storing in a memory data of the heart rate of the person over the time period;storing in the memory data of the posture of the person over the time period;determining, via a processor, that the posture of the person during the time period satisfies a similarity threshold with a posture envelope, wherein the posture envelope comprises a first posture and a second posture;determining, via the processor, a first heart rate for the person while in the first posture;determining, via the processor, a second heart rate for the person while in the second posture;determining, via the processor, a change in heart rate as a difference between the second heart rate and the first heart rate;determining, via the processor, a first probability of dehydration based, at least in part, on the change in heart rate; andoutputting the first probability of dehydration.2. The method according to claim 1 , ...

RECONFIGURABLE POINT-OF-EVENT PUSH DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present invention describes methods and systems to enable a concerned party to continuously monitor the progression of a medical condition in one or more patients and push event specific physical and or cognitive diagnostic to the patient in real time to effectively track and assessing post-episodic recovery for a variety of diseases states. The progression of the medical condition is determined by processing sensor data obtained from one or more physiological and/or motion sensors and survey data obtained from the patients. Further, environmental data such as air quality, temperature and humidity may also be used along with the sensor data and the survey data to monitor/track the progression of the medical condition. 1. A reconfigurable point-of-event diagnostic system comprising:a body-worn device configured for capturing at least one of a physical, physiological and, or motion parameter;a network interface;a processor;a validation module;a non-transitory storage element coupled to the processor; capture at least one of the physiological, physical and, or motion parameter of a patient, compare to a static risk profile and detect a threshold-grade deviation therefrom to deduce a neurological event type;', 'based on the neurological event type, push at least one of an event-specific cognitive and, or physical diagnostic;', 'based on the response to at least one event-specific cognitive and, or physical diagnostic, validate the neurological event by the validation module; and', 'push an information of the validated neurological event to any one of a designated recipient., 'encoded instructions stored in the non-transitory storage element, wherein the encoded instructions when implemented by the processor, configure the diagnostic system to2. The point-of-event diagnostic system of claim 1 , wherein the motion characteristics of the patient correspond to at least one of activity related characteristics or sleep related characteristics of the patient.3. The point- ...

SLEEP MONITORING SYSTEM

Sleep systems having embedded sensors are described. In one aspect, a sleep system includes a mattress and one or more force sensors embedded within the mattress. The force sensors are positioned within the mattress to sense movement of an occupant of the mattress. The sleep system also includes one or more processors coupled with the one or more force sensors. At least one of the processors is configured to determine sleep state information for the occupant based on data obtained from one or more of the force sensors. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, via a communication subsystem of a device, sleep system data, the sleep system data based on sensor data obtained at a sleep system; andcausing a display to output a display screen based on the received data, the display screen based on the sleep system data, wherein the display screen prompts for input of one or more textual tags to be associated with the sleep session, wherein the textual tags are text-based labels not representing a rating.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:defining a goal; anddetermining progress towards completion of the goal based on the sleep system data, and wherein the display screen includes an indicator of the determined progress towards the goal together with an indicator of the goal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the goal is based on a sleep duration and wherein determining progress towards completion of the goal comprises determining the sleep duration.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the goal is based on the amount of time in a defined stage of sleep and wherein determining progress towards completion of the goal comprises determining the amount of time in the defined stage of sleep.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the goal is a score.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display screen includes a graph indicating a bed time over a time period.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display screen indicates a change in sleep efficiency during a ...

REMOTE ASSESSMENT OF NEUROSTIMULATION

The present disclosure relates to a system () for remote assessment of a patient (P), comprising: a first device () associated to a physician (P), a second device () associated to the patient (P), a medical device () associated to the patient (P), wherein the second device () is configured to communicate with the medical device (), and wherein the medical device () is configured to be programmed via the second device (), wherein the first device () is further configured to communicate with the second device (), and wherein the second device () is configured to be controlled via the first device (), and wherein the second device () is configured to acquire data (S, S) indicative of at least one physiological parameter or of several physiological parameters (HR, F, P) of the patient (P). Furthermore, a method for remote assessment is provided. 111. A system () for remote assessment of a patient (P) , comprising:{'b': 2', '2, 'a first device () associated to a physician (P),'}{'b': 3', '1', '3', '30', '1', '1, 'a second device () associated to the patient (P), wherein the second device () comprises or is connected to a camera () that is configured to acquire an optical image or a sequence of optical images (S) of at least a portion of the patient (P),'}{'b': 4', '1', '3', '4', '4', '3, 'a medical device () associated to the patient (P), wherein the second device () is configured to communicate with the medical device (), and wherein the medical device () is configured to be programmed via the second device (),'}{'b': 2', '3', '3', '2, 'wherein the first device () is further configured to communicate with the second device () and/or with a service center, and wherein the second device () is configured to be at least temporarily controlled via the first device (),'}{'b': 3', '1', '2', '1', '1, 'wherein the second device () is configured to acquire data (S, S) indicative of at least one physiological parameter or of several physiological parameters (HR, F, P) of the ...

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 ...

Wearable technology that monitors health and safety

Wearable technology for individuals containing a transdermal sweat sensor, Bluetooth low energy micro-chip, and accelerometer connected to a smartphone application. The transdermal sweat sensor detects perspiration on the skin and determines the blood alcohol content (BAC) as well as ingestion of a date-rape drug by the individual. This reading is transmitted to the smartphone application via the Bluetooth low energy micro-chip, which allows the individual and three emergency contacts to monitor the BAC and drug ingestion, on the smartphone application, to determine if the individual wearing the bracelet is in distress. The Bluetooth low energy micro-chip will also provide the geographic location of the individual to the emergency contacts in order to provide aid. Additionally, the accelerometer will also serve as a step and calorie counter. The goal of the bracelet is to reduce the risk of sexual assaults associated with over consumption of alcohol and date-rape drugs. 1. A wearable technology device for promoting health , fitness. and safety comprising:an apparatus having a battery, a transdermal sweat sensor, motion detection, Bluetooth low energy chip, vibration motor, hard drive, and an accelerometer;said apparatus is put together in a biometric light weight cube of approximately 1 cm wide and 1.5 inches long;the Bluetooth low energy chip in said apparatus connects to a smartphone application in order to act as the means of connecting the wearer to the users selected contact.2. The wearable technology device as in wherein said transdermal sweat sensor and said Bluetooth low energy chin in said apparatus connect to detect high levels of alcohol and/or any date rape drugs in the users skin by perspiration:said transdermal sweat sensor detects alcohol and/or date rape drugs found in users perspiration triggers the Bluetooth low energy chin in said apparatus to give off a signal that uses GPS to precisely locate the user coordinates;said Bluetooth low energy chip ...

Wig, information processing device, head measurement method, information processing method, and program

This invention provides a wig capable of obtaining data indicative of a head environment. This invention includes at least one sensor ( 2 ) and a storage section ( 31 ) in which sensed data obtained by the at least one sensor ( 2 ) is stored.

System for visualizing patient stress

A system for visualizing patient stress or discomfort during dental treatment. By visualizing a patients changing stress conditions during treatment, a clinician may react accordingly such as by stopping a treatment activity, slowing a treatment activity, refreshing anesthesia, etc. in order to improve the patients experience.

Systems and Methods for Real-Time Sweat Sampling and Analysis

Systems and methods for continuous real-time sweat sampling and analysis are disclosed. In one case, a sweat collection device and method of using the same are provided. The sweat collecting device has a main body with a sweat-collecting surface that is placed adjacent the person's skin. A sweat collecting tube is provided. The first end of the sweat collecting tube is joined to a bore in the main body of the device and the second end extends outward therefrom. In another case, a sweat collection article and method of collecting sweat from a person's skin using the sweat collection article are provided. The sweat collection article includes: a sweat collecting tube placed adjacent to the person's skin, and at least one piece of flexible material that has an adhesive that adheres the article to the person's skin and is positioned to overlie one end of the tube. In both cases, the second end of the sweat collecting tube is in fluid communication with an instrument such as a mass spectrometer that analyzes the sweat on a real-time basis. The systems and methods may further include a device for removing salt from the sweat that is arranged so that the sweat is transported to the device prior to being transported to the instrument for analyzing the sweat. 1. A continuous real-time sweat collection and analysis system comprising: a main body having two surfaces comprising a sweat-collecting surface and an opposing outwardly-oriented surface, wherein said sweat-collecting surface has a concave configuration which defines a rim lying wholly within a common plane, wherein said main body has an axial bore extending between the sweat-collecting surface and the outwardly-oriented surface;', 'a length of sweat collector tubing having one end joined to said main body at said axial bore and a free end extending outwardly from the outwardly-oriented surface; and, 'a sweat collecting device comprisingan instrument for analyzing sweat collected from a person wherein said instrument ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND RECODING MEDIUM

Provided is an information processing apparatus that is used by being adhered to the body of a user. The information processing apparatus includes a sound pickup sensor that has a sound pickup function, a communicating part that wirelessly transmits audio data picked up by the sound pickup sensor to the outside, a control part that controls the sound pickup sensor and the communicating part, a power source part that supplies a power source to at least one of the sound pickup sensor, the communicating part, or the control part, a housing part that accommodates therein at least one of the sound pickup sensor, the communicating part, the control part, or the power source part, and an adhering part that fixes the housing part to the user. The sound pickup part picks up a sound of the user using, for example, flesh conduction or bone conduction. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a sound pickup sensor that has a sound pickup function;a communicating part that wirelessly transmits audio data picked up by the sound pickup sensor to an outside;a control part that controls the sound pickup sensor and the communicating part;a power source part that supplies a power source to at least one of the sound pickup sensor, the communicating part, or the control part;a housing part that accommodates therein at least one of the sound pickup sensor, the communicating part, the control part, or the power source part; andan adhering part that fixes the housing part to a user.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe sound pickup sensor is able to pick up a sound using flesh conduction of the user.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an biological sensor that detects biological information of the user, whereinthe control part controls processing for the audio data picked up by the sound pickup sensor on a basis of the biological information detected by the biological sensor.4. The information ...

MOISTURE SENSITIVE SHEET AND MOISTURE SENSITIVE SYSTEM

A moisture sensitive sheet includes a stretchable circuit board having stretchability, a moisture absorbing film provided on a main surface of the stretchable circuit board and exhibiting an electric property changing according to an amount of moisture absorption, and a stretchable electrode provided on the main surface, having stretchability, and configured to measure the electric property of the moisture absorbing film. 1. A moisture sensitive sheet comprising:a stretchable circuit board having stretchability;a moisture absorbing film provided on a main surface of the stretchable circuit board and exhibiting an electric property changing according to an amount of moisture absorption; anda stretchable electrode provided on the main surface, having stretchability, and configured to measure the electric property of the moisture absorbing film.2. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 1 , further comprising:an adhesive layer formed in a partial region of the stretchable circuit board and exhibiting adhesion.3. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 2 , whereinthe adhesive layer is formed such that at least a part of the moisture absorbing film is exposed on the main surface provided with the moisture absorbing film.4. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 3 , whereinthe stretchable circuit board includes a moisture impermeable film exhibiting low moisture permeability.5. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 2 , whereinthe adhesive layer is formed at a surface on a back of the main surface provided with the moisture absorbing film such that the surface on the back of the main surface corresponding to a first region is at least partially exposed, the moisture absorbing film being formed in the first region.6. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 5 , whereinthe stretchable electrode includes multiple electrode portions, andthe adhesive layer is formed such that the surface on the back of the main surface corresponding to ...

SWEAT SENSING DEVICE KIDNEY BIOMARKER MEASUREMENT

The present disclosure provides a method of using a sweat sensing device to determine a kidney profile for an individual. The method includes taking concentration, ratio, and trend measurements of one or more kidney biomarkers in the individual's sweat, along with other contemporaneous device measurements to inform sweat rate, skin temperature, sweat sample pH, or other factors. The method further considers these measured values in the context of external information about the individual, and uses such information to develop a kidney function profile or a kidney injury profile indicative of the physiological state of the individual. 1. A method comprising:receiving one or more biomarker measurements of a kidney biomarker in a sweat sample using a device configured to be worn on a skin surface of an individual;receiving one or more secondary measurements using the device;generating a kidney profile for the individual based on the one or more biomarker measurements and the one or more secondary measurements; andcommunicating the kidney profile to a device user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the kidney profile is one of the following: a kidney function profile indicating a degree of kidney function of the individual; a kidney injury profile indicating whether the individual has sustained a kidney injury; a kidney injury type profile indicating a type of kidney injury the individual has sustained; a kidney injury duration profile indicating when a kidney injury event occurred; and a kidney injury severity profile indicating to what extent the individual has sustained a kidney injury.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more secondary measurements comprise one of the following: a sweat electrolyte concentration measurement claim 1 , a sweat pH measurement claim 1 , a sweat salinity measurement claim 1 , a skin temperature measurement claim 1 , a skin impedance measurement claim 1 , a galvanic skin response measurement claim 1 , a ...

Methods and Devices for Treating Conditions Associated with Autonomic Dysfunction

Methods and devices treating an autonomic nervous system associated disease condition in a subject are provided. Aspects of the invention include inducing one or more physiological response selected from the group consisting of sweating, gastric emptying, enhanced heart rate variability and enhanced quantitative sensory test responsiveness in a manner sufficient to modify the autonomic nervous system so as to treat the subject for the disease condition. The methods and devices find use in a variety of applications, e.g. in the treatment of subjects suffering from conditions arising from disorders of the autonomic nervous system.

Contact sensor

A contact sensor and system for incorporation within clothing and other wearable items to monitor activity at a body surface. The sensor includes a contact membrane having a body surface contacting area and one or more base layers of knitted fabric. The base layer(s) is thicker over an area congruent with the body surface contacting area of the contact membrane. As a result, the contact membrane is urged into the forming of a raised outer surface for projection against a body surface.

Wearable Device for Determining and Monitoring Emotional States of a User, and a System Thereof

The present disclosure provides a wearable device, which includes: a frame adapted to be worn on a body part of a user. The frame includes: one or more sensors configured in a housing and operative to sense one or more parameters associated with the body of the user to generate one or more signals indicative of the one or more sensed parameters when the wearable device is worn; a processor configured in the housing and operatively coupled with the one or more sensors, the processor operative to analyze the one or more signals to extract one or more attributes associated with the user from the one or more signals, wherein the one or more attributes being indicative of emotional states of the user; and a display device configured at a portion of the housing and operatively coupled with the processor, wherein the display device is configured to indicate, based on the extracted one or more attributes of the user, the emotional states of the user. 127.-. (canceled)28. A wearable device for determining emotional states of a user , the wearable device comprising: one or more sensors configured in a housing and operative to sense one or more parameters associated with the body of the user to generate one or more signals indicative of the one or more sensed parameters when the wearable device is worn;', analyze the one or more signals to extract one or more attributes associated with the user from the one or more signals, wherein said one or more attributes being indicative of emotional states of the user; and', 'retrieve, from a database operatively coupled to the processor, recommended emotional states based on a deviation of the indicated emotional states of the user and a preferred emotional state of the user, wherein the recommended emotional states, when adopted by the user, facilitates the indicated emotional states of the user to tend towards the preferred emotional state of the user; and, 'a processor configured in the housing and operatively coupled with the one or ...

Textile Sensor Assemblies

Disclosed is a sensor that includes a first textile assembly having a first conductive textile element and a first outer sheath that surrounds the first conductive textile element. The first outer sheath is formed from a first non-conductive material that is configured to transport moisture through the first outer sheath. The sensor includes a second textile assembly having a second conductive textile element and a second outer sheath that surrounds the second conductive textile element. The second outer sheath is formed from a second non-conductive material that is configured to transport moisture through the second outer sheath. The first and second outer sheaths are in contact with each other so as to maintain separation between the first conductive textile element and the second conductive textile element along a length of the sensor.

SWEAT SENSING WITH CHRONOLOGICAL ASSURANCE

Devices that sense sweat and are capable of providing chronological assurance are described. The device uses at least one sensor to measure sweat or its components and to determine a sweat sampling rate. The chronological assurance is determined, at least in part, using the sweat sampling rate. The sweat sampling rate may be determined, at least in part, using a sweat volume and/or a sweat generation rate, both of which may be measured or predetermined. 1. A device , comprising:one or more sensors, wherein each sensor of the one or more sensors is configured to obtain a measurement of a characteristic of an analyte in sweat at a plurality of time periods;a sampling volume positioned between a sampling site and the one or more sensors, wherein the device is configured to route sweat samples from the sampling site, through the sampling volume to the sensors define a sweat generation rate, wherein the sweat generation rate is an estimate of a volume of sweat per unit of time;', 'define a sampling rate in which each sensor of the one or more sensors is configured to obtain a measurement of the characteristic of the analyte in a sweat sample of a plurality of sweat samples, the sampling rate being determined based on the sampling volume, the sweat generation rate, and a chronological assurance; and', 'control each sensor of the one or more sensors such that measurements are obtained by the one or more sensors in accordance with the sampling rate., 'a controller configured to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller uses the chronological assurance to modify the sampling rate such that measurements are obtained by each of the one or more sensors once per a time interval claim 1 , the time interval beginning when a sweat sample of the plurality of sweat samples emerges from skin at the sampling site and ending when the sweat sample of the plurality of sweat samples reaches the one or more sensors.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller uses the ...

AUTOMATED AT-REST STATUS SENSING

Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for associating remote physiological monitoring with an at-rest condition of a patient. The methods may include receiving activity data and physiological data of a patient. The methods may also include determining that an at-rest condition is satisfied by at least one of the received activity data and physiological data. Once it is determined that the at-rest condition is satisfied, the methods may also include associating an at-rest indicator with one or more physiological measurements of the patient. 1. A method of remote physiological monitoring , comprising:receiving activity data of a patient from one or more sensors;receiving physiological data of the patient from one or more sensors;determining that an at-rest condition is satisfied by at least one of the received activity data and physiological data;receiving one or more physiological measurements of the patient; andassociating an at-rest indicator with the one or more physiological measurements of the patient based, at least in part, on the determination that an at-rest condition is satisfied.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving activity data comprises:receiving any one or more of position, velocity, posture, or acceleration data from the one or more sensors.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving physiological data comprises:receiving any one or more of heart rate, respiration rate, heart rate variability, respiration rate variability, blood pressure, blood oxygen, blood glucose, perspiration, core temperature, electromyography (EMG) data, or electroencephalogram (EEG) data from the one or more sensors.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving environmental data from one or more sensors; anddetermining that an at-rest condition is satisfied by any one of the received activity data, physiological data, and environmental data.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein receiving environmental data comprises:receiving any one or more of ...

TEXTILE-BASED PRINTABLE ELECTRODES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSING

Techniques and systems are disclosed for implementing textile-based screen-printed amperometric or potentiometric sensors. The chemical sensor can include carbon based electrodes to detect at least one of NADH, hydrogen peroxide, potassium ferrocyanide, TNT or DNT, in liquid or vapor phase. In one application, underwater presence of chemicals such as heavy metals and explosives is detected using the textile-based sensors. 1. A chemical sensor incorporated into textile or clothing , the chemical sensor comprising:at least one of an amperometric sensor and a potentiometric sensor.2. The chemical sensor of claim 1 , comprising at least one carbon based electrode to detect at least one of physiologically-relevant analyte and nitro- or nitrate-based explosive claim 1 , in liquid or vapor phase.3. The chemical sensor of claim 2 , wherein the at least one carbon based electrode is for detecting at least one of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide claim 2 , NADH claim 2 , hydrogen peroxide claim 2 , potassium ferrocyanide claim 2 , trinitrotoluene claim 2 , TNT claim 2 , and dinitrotoluene claim 2 , DNT claim 2 , in liquid or vapor phase.4. The chemical sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a chemically selective layer.5. The chemical sensor of claim 4 , wherein the chemically selective layer comprises a permselective coating or a catalytic layer.6. The chemical sensor of claim 5 , wherein the catalytic layer comprises a biocatalyst.7. The chemical sensor of claim 6 , wherein the biocatalyst comprises an enzyme.8. The chemical sensor of claim 7 , wherein the enzyme layer comprises dehydrogenase- and oxidase-based enzymes for at least one of urea claim 7 , glucose claim 7 , ethanol and lactate sensing.9. The chemical sensor of claim 5 , wherein the catalytic layer comprises a metallic catalyst selected from the group nickel claim 5 , bismuth claim 5 , silver claim 5 , gold claim 5 , platinum claim 5 , palladium claim 5 , iridium claim 5 , rhodium claim 5 , osmium claim 5 , and ...

Head-mounted device, heat stroke prevention system, and rehydration warning system

A head-mounted device capable of more highly accurately measuring the physical conditions of a wearer as a worker that are necessary for estimating the possibility of heat stroke is provided. A head-mounted device includes an outer shell; a first channel as a gap between a head of a wearer and the outer shell; a second channel provided in the outer shell and connected to the first channel; a fan configured to send air from one of the first channel and the second channel to the other; a salinity sensor configured to measure salt concentration of sweat of the wearer; a first humidity sensor configured to measure an absolute humidity of intake air entering one of the first channel and the second channel; and a second humidity sensor configured to measure an absolute humidity of exhaust air exiting from the other of the first channel and the second channel.

TEXTILE-BASED PRINTABLE ELECTRODES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSING

Techniques and systems are disclosed for implementing textile-based screen-printed amperometric or potentiometric sensors. The chemical sensor can include carbon based electrodes to detect at least one of NADH, hydrogen peroxide, potassium ferrocyanide, TNT or DNT, in liquid or vapor phase. In one application, underwater presence of chemicals such as heavy metals and explosives is detected using the textile-based sensors. 130.-. (canceled)31. A wearable chemical sensor system , comprising:a textile material; anda chemical sensor attached to the textile material, the chemical sensor comprising two or more electrodes operable to generate a signal associated with detection of an analyte using one or more of amperometric sensing, voltammetric sensing, or a potentiometric sensing; andan electronics unit in communication with the chemical sensor and operable to process and communicate data associated with signals detected by the chemical sensor.32. The system of claim 31 , wherein the electronics unit includes a flexible electronics circuit integrated on a surface of the textile material claim 31 , the flexible electronic equipment operable to process and communicate data associated with signals detected by the chemical sensor.33. The system of claim 32 , wherein the flexible electronics circuit includes an integrated circuit chip.34. The system of claim 31 , further comprising:a display in communication with the electronics unit and operable to produce a visual display indicative of a result from the processed data.35. The system of claim 31 , wherein the electronics unit includes a circuit comprising one or more of an integrator claim 31 , a voltage amplifier claim 31 , an adjustable comparator claim 31 , and digital logic.36. The system of claim 31 , wherein the chemical sensor includes a three-electrode electrochemical sensor comprising a working electrode claim 31 , a counter electrode claim 31 , and a reference electrode positioned between the working electrode and ...

SWEAT MONITORING AND CONTROL OF DRUG DELIVERY

The concentration of an administered compound, such as a drug (D), in an organ or a bodily fluid, such as blood, is determined directly through detecting the drug (D) or its metabolites (DM) in sweat. The concentration may be determined indirectly by administering the drug (D) together with one or more tracer compounds (T, T) or metabolites thereof (TM, TM) or by detecting concentrations and trends of other analytes present in the body that react to the presence of the drug (D). By determining tracer concentration in sweat, the concentration of the drug (D) in blood or an organ can be determined. The tracer (T, T) is a compound selected for ease of detection in sweat, known metabolic and solubility profiles that correspond to those of the drug (D), and safety of use. A smart transdermal delivery patch () is used to administer a dosage of drug to a wearer in coordination with at least one sweat sensor () reading conveying information about the wearer. 1. A method of determining a concentration of a primary drug administered to a patient comprising:administering to said patient a known amount of said primary drug;administering to said patient a known amount of at least one tracer compound;detecting a concentration of said at least one tracer compound or a metabolite of said at least one tracer compound in sweat; anddetermining a concentration of the primary drug in said patient's blood or an organ using the concentration of the tracer compound or the metabolite of said tracer compound in the sweat.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the concentration includes measuring said primary drug claim 1 , at least one metabolite of said primary drug claim 1 , or at least one analyte in the sweat.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the concentration of said primary drug includes measuring a relationship among concentrations in sweat of at least two of: said primary drug claim 2 , at least one metabolite of said primary drug claim 2 , at least one tracer ...

Drug delivery customized ear canal apparatus

The present invention is directed to a wearable system wherein elements of the system, including various sensors adapted to detect biometric and other data and/or to deliver drugs, are positioned proximal to, on or in the ear canal of a person. In embodiments of the invention, elements of the system, including drug delivery devices, are positioned on or in the ear canal for extended periods of time. For example, an element of the system may be positioned on the tympanic membrane of a user and left there overnight, for multiple days, months, or years. Because of the position and longevity of the system elements in the ear canal, the present invention has many advantages over prior wearable biometric and drug delivery devices.

DEVICES WITH REDUCED SWEAT VOLUMES BETWEEN SENSORS AND SWEAT GLANDS

A sweat sensor device () for sensing sweat on the skin () includes one or more sweat sensors () and a volume-reducing component that provides a volume-reduced pathway () for sweat between the one or more sweat sensors () and sweat glands in said skin () when the device () is positioned on said skin (). The volume-reducing component may include a volume-reducing material () and a pressure-permeated component (), a sweat dissolvable material (), a mechanically compliant material () for conforming to the skin (), an adhesive with a vertically anisotropic sweat pathway, and microcap sules () including a barrier material. The presence of a volume-reducing component reduces the sweat volume and decreases the sampling interval. 1. A sweat sensor device for sensing sweat on the skin comprising:one or more sweat sensors; anda volume-reducing component that provides a volume-reduced pathway for sweat between the one or more sweat sensors and sweat glands when said device is positioned on said skin,wherein said volume-reducing component is selected from the group consisting of a volume-reducing material and a pressure-permeated component, a sweat dissolvable material, a mechanically compliant material for conforming to a surface of said skin, an adhesive with a vertically anisotropic sweat pathway, microcapsules including a barrier material, and combinations thereof.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the volume-reducing component includes a volume-reducing material claim 1 , a pressure-permeated component claim 1 , and a sweat dissolvable material.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the volume-reducing component includes a plurality of enclosed volumes.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of enclosed volumes is a microfluidically connected network of closed-cell sweat volumes.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the volume-reducing component includes a curable adhesive.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the volume-reducing component includes a sweat dissolvable ...

THIN, SOFT, SKIN-MOUNTED MICROFLUIDIC NETWORKS FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF TARGETS OF INTEREST IN SWEAT

Provided herein are flexible, microfluidic epidermal systems and methods useful in the analysis of biofluids for biomarkers corresponding to a variety of conditions and methods of use. The provided systems configured to create conformal contact with the skin to allow for medical testing or screening, either in situ or later external laboratory testing. The described devices and methods may be used for cystic fibrosis screening, glucose monitoring, drug and/or alcohol testing, creatinine monitoring, urea monitoring, pH measurement and dialysis treatment efficacy testing. 1. The method of claim 2 ,wherein said one or more biomarkers are for i) monitoring or screening for cystic fibrosis, ii) monitoring drug or alcohol consumption, iii) monitoring dialysis efficacy, iv) monitoring glucose levels, v) monitoring creatinine levels, vi) monitoring urea levels, vii) monitoring pH or any combination thereof.2. The method of claim 3 , further comprising at least one of:measuring the volume of said sweat collected or the flow rate of said sweat from said subject; andmonitoring a health condition of said subject based on said one or more biomarkers in said sweat.3. A method for the detection of a biomarker in sweat comprising: a flexible substrate;', 'a sweat inlet embedded in or supported by said flexible substrate; and', 'at least one reservoir chamber fluidically connected to the sweat inlet;, 'providing an epidermal microfluidic device to a skin of a subject, wherein conformal contact is established thereby providing fluidic communication between said device and said skin, said device comprisingcollecting said sweat from said subject in said device; andidentifying or quantifying the amount of one or more biomarkers in said sweat, wherein each of said one or more biomarkers is identified or quantified in a unique reservoir chamber.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said device further comprises an analyzer integrated with or fluidically connected to the at least one ...

DEVICES CAPABLE OF FLUID SAMPLE CONCENTRATION FOR EXTENDED SENSING OF ANALYTES

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

SWEAT SENSING DEVICE COMMUNICATION SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE

The invention addresses confounding difficulties involving continuous sweat analyte measurement. Specifically, the present invention provides: at least one component capable of monitoring whether a sweat sensing device is in sufficient contact with a wearer's skin to allow proper device operation; at least one component capable of monitoring whether the device is operating on a wearer's skin; at least one means of determining whether the device wearer is a target individual within a probability range; at least one component capable of generating and communicating alert messages to the device user(s) related to: wearer safety, wearer physiological condition, compliance with a requirement to wear a device, device operation; compliance with a behavior requirement, or other purposes that may be derived from sweat sensor data; and the ability to utilize aggregated sweat sensor data that may be correlated with information external to the device to enhance the predictive capabilities of the device. 139-. (canceled)40. A system comprising:a first device;a second device; andan apparatus for sensing and analyzing at least one fluid, wherein the apparatus includes at least one sensor;wherein the apparatus analyzes at least one biomarker of the fluid, calculates at least one output of the at least one fluid biomarker, and transmits the at least one output to the first device;wherein the first device transmits the at least one output to the second device.41. The system of claim 40 , wherein the apparatus and the first device have real-time or near-real-time two-way communication.42. The system of claim 40 , wherein the at least the second device comprises:a computer server, a computing device, a database, or a combination thereof.43. The system of claim 40 , wherein the apparatus is flexible.44. The system of claim 40 , wherein the apparatus is adhered to mammalian skin.45. The system of claim 40 , wherein the fluid is sweat.46. The system of claim 40 , wherein the at least one ...

SWEAT SENSING DEVICE COMMUNICATION SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE

The invention addresses confounding difficulties involving continuous sweat analyte measurement. Specifically, the present invention provides: at least one component capable of monitoring whether a sweat sensing device is in sufficient contact with a wearer's skin to allow proper device operation; at least one component capable of monitoring whether the device is operating on a wearer's skin; at least one means of determining whether the device wearer is a target individual within a probability range; at least one component capable of generating and communicating alert messages to the device user(s) related to: wearer safety, wearer physiological condition, compliance with a requirement to wear a device, device operation; compliance with a behavior requirement, or other purposes that may be derived from sweat sensor data; and the ability to utilize aggregated sweat sensor data that may be correlated with information external to the device to enhance the predictive capabilities of the device. 139-. (canceled)40. A method of fabricating a biofluid sensing device , comprising:fabricating a substrate;fabricating an electronic circuit on the substrate;attaching electronic components onto the electronic circuit by solder reflow;fabricating at least one sensor;fabricating an ionophore polymer membrane;sealing and curing the at least one electrode; andfabricating a dressing.41. The method of claim 40 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one electrochemical sensor and wherein the device comprises at least: a microcontroller and a transceiver.42. The method of claim 41 , wherein the electrochemical sensor houses at least one electrode claim 41 , and wherein the device includes an active electrode and a reference electrode.43. The method of claim 42 , wherein the at least one electrode includes silver claim 42 , copper claim 42 , platinum claim 42 , or a combination thereof.44. The method of claim 40 , wherein the electrochemical sensor is configured to analyze ...

SWEAT SENSING DEVICE COMMUNICATION SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE

The invention addresses confounding difficulties involving continuous sweat analyte measurement. Specifically, the present invention provides: at least one component capable of monitoring whether a sweat sensing device is in sufficient contact with a wearer's skin to allow proper device operation; at least one component capable of monitoring whether the device is operating on a wearer's skin; at least one means of determining whether the device wearer is a target individual within a probability range; at least one component capable of generating and communicating alert messages to the device user(s) related to: wearer safety, wearer physiological condition, compliance with a requirement to wear a device, device operation; compliance with a behavior requirement, or other purposes that may be derived from sweat sensor data; and the ability to utilize aggregated sweat sensor data that may be correlated with information external to the device to enhance the predictive capabilities of the device. 139-. (canceled)40. A device comprising: a first fluidic layer;', 'an electronic layer comprising at least one sensor;', 'a second fluidic layer; and', 'a top layer;, 'a sensor apparatus for sensing and analyzing at least one fluid, wherein the sensor apparatus is multi-layered and compriseswherein the first fluidic layer is removably positioned on a surface; andwherein the electronic layer is positioned between the first fluidic layer and the top layer and surrounded by the second fluidic layer.41. The device of claim 40 , wherein the first fluidic layer comprises double-sided adhesive claim 40 , removably adhered to mammalian skin.42. The device of claim 40 , wherein the at least one sensor is an electrochemical sensor; andwherein the electronic layer further comprises a microcontroller, and a transceiver antenna coil.43. The device of claim 40 , whereinthe electronic layer is adhered to the first fluidic layer;the top layer is vapor porous, and is placed on and completely ...

ADVANCED SWEAT SENSOR ADHESION, SEALING, AND FLUIDIC STRATEGIES

A sweat sensor device () includes one or more sweat sensors () and a seal () covering the one or more sweat sensors (). The seal () is adapted to protect the sweat sensors () from outside contaminants when the device () is placed on the skin (). The sweat sensor device () may include an absorbing medium () to absorb sweat from the skin () that is covered by the seal (). The seal () can be permeable to gas, permeable to water and impermeable to at least one aqueous solute, or selectively permeable to at least one aqueous solute. The sweat sensor device () may include an artificial sweat stimulation mechanism () for stimulating sweat when the device () is placed on the skin (). 1. A sweat sensor device comprising:one or more sweat sensors; anda seal covering said one or more sweat sensors, said seal adapted to protect said sweat sensors from outside contaminants when said device is placed on skin.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:an absorbing medium to absorb sweat from the skin, said absorbing medium being covered by said seal.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said seal is expandable.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the absorbing medium is selectively attachable to the device and selectively detachable from the device.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said seal is permeable to gas.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said seal is permeable to liquid water and impermeable to at least one solute.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said seal is selectively permeable to at least one aqueous solute.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein said seal is an adhesive.9. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a refreshable collection layer for collecting sweat and/or sweat solutes and configured to be refreshed where at least a portion of the collected sweat and/or sweat solutes is removed.10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:an artificial sweat stimulation mechanism for stimulating sweat when the device is placed on the skin.11. The device of claim 10 , ...

PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEM

The present invention provides a personal hygiene item. In simple terms, one of the main features of the present invention is to provide a low-cost personal hygiene item capable of providing a multi-component detection function. The personal hygiene item of the present invention mainly comprises a first material layer and a second material layer. The first material layer is made of hydrophobic material, and the second material layer is disposed thereon. Also, the second material layer comprises a discolored portion. In actual practice, a fluid under test contacts with the corresponding discolored portions via the hydrophobic layer of second material layer for a color changing reaction. Meanwhile, since the hydrophilic performance of the discolored portion is better than the hydrophilic performance of the hydrophilic layer, the back permeation of the fluid under test can herein be prevented. 1. A personal hygiene item , comprising;a first material layer, made of a hydrophobic material, adapted to prevent a fluid under test to pass through the first material layer in liquid state, wherein the first material layer is transparent or translucent; anda second material layer, disposed on a surface of the first material layer, wherein the surface of the second material layer comprises a discolored portion;wherein the fluid under test is contacted with the discolored portion for color changing reaction, a user can observe the change of the color of the discolored portion via the first material layer for examination.2. The personal hygiene item of claim 1 , wherein the first material layer has at least one indentation claim 1 , adapted for the second material layer to be laid inside.3. The personal hygiene item of further comprising a third material layer claim 1 , disposed on the other surface of the second material layer relative to the first material layer and connected with the second material layer claim 1 , wherein the third material layer is made of at least one ...