АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДОСТАВКИ ВЕЩЕСТВА ЖИВОТНОМУ

Изобретение относится к промышленному птицеводству, в частности к системе для автоматической доставки вещества в глаз домашней птице. Система содержит устройство позиционирования, выполненное с возможностью позиционирования домашней птицы в вертикальном положении вдоль движущейся платформы, устройство захвата изображения, систему доставки вещества, содержащую множество выходов доставки вдоль пути движущейся платформы, и компьютерный процессор, связанный с устройством захвата изображения и системой доставки. Причем устройство захвата изображения выполнено с возможностью захвата по меньшей мере одного изображения домашней птицы и передачи его в компьютерный процессор, который выполнен с возможностью обработки изображения, определения относительного положения домашней птицы и активизации по меньшей мере одного из указанного множества выходов доставки системы доставки для доставки эффективной дозы вещества в глаз домашней птице. Использование изобретения позволит быстро и эффективно вакцинировать ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ СОСТОЯНИЯ ЗДОРОВЬЯ И ПОЛА ЦЫПЛЕНКА

Группа изобретений относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к определению состояния здоровья и пола цыпленка. Система (10) определения пола цыпленка содержит движущуюся платформу (12) для цыпленка (14), стимул для побуждения цыпленка на открытие его крыльев, устройство захвата изображения цыпленка (18) и компьютерный процессор, содержащий базу данных, содержащую библиотеку цифровых изображений рисунков крыльев цыплят различных пород, и связанный с устройством захвата изображения. Система определения состояния здоровья суточного цыпленка содержит движущуюся платформу, устройство захвата изображения цыпленка, процессор обработки изображений, связанный с устройством захвата изображения и с базой данных здоровых и больных цыплят соответствующей породы. Система сортировки цыплят на основании заданного признака цыпленка содержит движущуюся платформу, устройство захвата изображения, расположенное поблизости от движущейся платформы, компьютерный процессор, связанный с устройством захвата изображения ...

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДОСТАВКИ ВЕЩЕСТВА ЖИВОТНОМУ

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Messvorrichtung

Messvorrichtung zur kontinuierlichen Bestimmung des intra-arteriellen Blutdruckes an zumindest einem Finger einer Hand, welche folgendes aufweist:einen Basisteil,einen mit dem Basisteil werkzeugfrei verbindbaren und vom Basisteil werkzeugfrei trennbaren Manschettenteil, der mindestens eine ringartige Aufnahmeröhre zum Aufnehmen eines Abschnitts eines durch die Aufnahmeröhre hindurchgeführten Fingers einer Hand und mindestens ein in der Aufnahmeröhre angeordnetes, mit einem Fluid füllbares Manschettenpolster aufweist,eine Strahlungsquelle zum Aussenden von Licht in den Finger durch eine optische Emissionsfläche,einen Photodetektor zum Detektieren eines durch eine optische Kollektorfläche aufgefangenen, in dem Finger nicht absorbierten Anteils des Lichts, undein zumindest teilweise im Basisteil angeordnetes Druckregelsystem zum Regeln eines Fluiddrucks in dem Manschettenpolster in Abhängigkeit des detektierten nicht absorbierten Anteils des Lichts,wobei der Manschettenteil ferner eine Handtellerauflage ...

Apparatus and method for detecting a presence of cancer

A diagnostic apparatus (20) and method for detecting a presence of breast cancer in a patient disposed in a testing position. The diagnostic apparatus (20) includes a housing (44) and a camera assembly (58) that is supported by the housing (44) for recording images of the breasts of the patient. A rail (76) is supported by and extends from the housing (44) and terminates at a pair of rail ends (80). A trolley (88) interconnects the camera assembly (58) and the rail (76) and is slideable along said rail (76) for providing movement of the camera assembly (58) along the rail (76) between the rail ends (80) for allowing the camera assembly (58) to consecutively record images at different positions along the rail (76) and to capture images of the lymph nodes when the camera assembly (58) is disposed adjacent to the rail ends (80) in alignment with the sides of the breasts of the patient ...

A hand-held tool for cutting laminated glass

A hand-held tool for cutting laminated glass

Kniepositioner

Einrichtung zur exakten, wiederholbaren Positionierung der Schienbeine und der Kniegelenke des radiologisch zu diagnostizierenden Testsubjekts in sagittaler, transversaler, sowie frontaler Ebene, gegenüber der Achse eines Röntgenstrahls (27), wobei für jedes Bein jeweils eine Führung (15, 16), zwei Anlegesensoren (13) und ein drehbares Fußteil (10) vorgesehen sind, wobei der durch die Führung (15, 16) vorgegebene Schienbein-Inklinationswinkel durch die zwei Anlegesensoren (13), die durch die vordere Schienbeinkante (29) bei vollständigen Kontakt gleichzeitig auslösbar sind, überwachbar ist und die Rotation des Fußes durch das drehbare Fußteil (10) vorgebbar ist.

Patient positioning systems and methods

Systems and methods provide patient position information to a user. A patient positioning device is placed on a patient in a predefined location. The patient positioning device determines a relative patient position with respect to at least one known reference axis. The patient positioning device communicates patient position information including or with reference to the at least one known reference axis. The communicated patient position information allows the user to position the patient and/or a surgical tool using the communicated patient position information.

System and method of determining the health and gender of a chick

A first system for determining the relative health of a chick having a first moving platform to support a chick, a first image capture device, a first database having a library of digital images relating to healthy and unhealthy chicks and a computer processor in communication with the image capture device and database. A second system for determining the gender of a chick includes a second moving platform, a second image capture device, stimuli directed at the chick to cause the chick to open its wings. The second system also includes a second database having wing patterns of male and female chicks of the breed of the chick on the second moving platform and a second computer processor in communication with the second image capture device and the second database.

Positioning a wearable device for data collection

Wearable devices are described herein including at least two photodetectors and a mount configured to mount the at least two photodetectors to an external surface of a wearer. The at least two photodetectors are configured to detect alignment between the wearable device and a target on or in the body of the wearer (e.g., to detect the location of vasculature within the body of the wearer relative to the at least two photodetectors). Alignment of the at least two photodetectors relative to the target could enable detection of one or more physiological properties of the wearer. For example, the wearable device could include a sensor configured to detect a property of the target when the sensor is above the target, and alignment of the target relative to the at least two photodetectors could include the sensor being located above the target.

Automatic system and method for injecting a substance into an animal

A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal or fish including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly and a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal. The system further includes a delivery device for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The position of the delivery device may be adjustable. The delivery device is in communication with the sensor. The delivery device adjusts its position in response to the data received from the sensor and delivers a substance to the targeted area.

Membrane-based foot imaging apparatus including a camera for monitoring foot positioning

A foot imaging apparatus includes a support structure and a flexible membrane suspended from the support structure and configured to receive a foot thereon. The apparatus also includes a three-dimensional imager located under the flexible membrane and configured to acquire a topographical plantar image of the foot on the flexible membrane. The apparatus further includes a monitoring unit for monitoring a monitored region in order to evaluate a positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. The monitoring unit includes a camera having a field of view, and at least one light deflector arranged to deflect light from the monitored region into the field of view of the camera. The camera acquires a monitoring image of the monitored region after deflection by the at least one light deflector. The monitoring image contains information about the positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. A foot imaging method is also provided.

MEMBRANE-BASED FOOT IMAGING APPARATUS INCLUDING A CAMERA FOR MONITORING FOOT POSITIONING

A foot imaging apparatus includes a support structure and a flexible membrane suspended from the support structure and configured to receive a foot thereon. The apparatus also includes a three-dimensional imager located under the flexible membrane and configured to acquire a topographical plantar image of the foot on the flexible membrane. The apparatus further includes a monitoring unit for monitoring a monitored region in order to evaluate a positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. The monitoring unit includes a camera having a field of view, and at least one light deflector arranged to deflect light from the monitored region into the field of view of the camera. The camera acquires a monitoring image of the monitored region after deflection by the at least one light deflector. The monitoring image contains information about the positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. A foot imaging method is also provided.

INSTRUMENT FOR ACQUIRING CO-REGISTERED ORTHOGONAL FLUORESCENCE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC VOLUMETRIC PROJECTIONS OF TISSUE AND METHODS OF ITS USE

Disclosed are instruments and methods for acquiring co-registered orthogonal fluorescence and photoacoustic volumetric projections of an interrogated object. In an embodiment, an instrument includes an imaging tank filled with a liquid coupling medium. An object positioning mechanism is configured to position the interrogated object inside the coupling medium and to rotate the interrogated object. An optical excitation unit that is fixed with respect to the tank is configured to induce both fluorescence and photoacoustic responses inside the interrogated object using the same optical excitation spectrum and the same irradiation pattern at the surface of the interrogated object. An array of unfocused photoacoustic transducers is fixed with respect to the tank. An optical detector that is fixed with respect to the tank is configured to register planar projections of sources of fluorescence generated inside the object.

CORRECTING MAP SHIFTING OF A CATHETER POSITION TRACKING SYSTEM

A system includes a processor and an output device. The processor is configured to: (a) receive electrical signals indicative of measured positions of (i) one or more chest position sensors attached externally to a chest of a patient, and (ii) one or more back position sensors attached externally to a back of the patient; (b) compare between (i) a first shift between the measured positions and respective predefined positions of the one or more chest position sensors, and (ii) a second shift between the measured positions and respective predefined positions of the one or more back position sensors; and (c) produce an alert in response to detecting a discrepancy between the first and second shifts. The output device is configured to output the alert to a user.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND EVALUATING THE MOTION ANDFUNCTION OF JOINT STRUCTURES AND ASSOCIATED MUSCLES, DETERMININGSUITABILITY FOR ORTHOPEDIC INTERVENTION, AND EVALUATING EFFICACY OF ORTHOPEDIC INTERVENTION

An apparatus and process for measuring the motion of internal joint structures during and for measuring the function of muscles involved with the motion of a joint of a subject are disclosed. The apparatus can be configured in three forms- a horizontal, vertical, or butterfly motion control device. Each configuration comprises a static member and a moving member, in which the moving member operates to move or be moved by the subject being studied. Also disclosed are processes for using each apparatus to measure of the relative motion of a skeletal structures in a subject, in which the subject is positioned in the apparatus and commanded to move while diagnostic medical images are taken or captured. Additionally, processes for using each apparatus to specifically measure and collect data on the function of the subject's muscles are disclosed.

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Device for the measurement of the interior rotation of the hip joint.

Zur Messung der Innenrotation eines Hüftgelenkes werden folgende Schritte ausgeführt:
a) Positionieren einer zu untersuchenden Person (1) auf der Sitzfläche (8) einer stuhlähnlichen Positionierhilfe (5) in sitzender Stellung;
b) Fixierung mindestens eines zu untersuchenden Oberschenkels (3) der Person (1) auf der Sitzfläche (8) bezüglich translativer Bewegungen, so dass eine Rotation des Oberschenkels (3) um seine Längsachse weiterhin möglich ist;
c) Bewegen des entsprechenden Unterschenkels (4) quer zur Sagittalebene (20) mittels einer am Unterschenkel (4) angreifenden Kraft K eines konstanten Betrages Z, so dass das distale Ende des Unterschenkels (4) von der Sagittalebene weggeführt wird; und
d) Messen des Winkels a zwischen der Sagittalebene (20) und der Längsachse des Unterschenkels (4).

Imaging medical examination devices body statics for person couch with wave detector.

Die erfindungsgemässe Personenliege (1) dient der Durchführung von radiologischen bildgebenden medizinischen Untersuchungen mittels Röntgen, Tomographie, Kernspinresonanz und anderen bildgebenden Verfahren. Die Person ruht darauf in liegender Lage für die Erstellung von Schichtaufnahmen und anderer Bilder. Die Personenliege (1) ist mit einer Erfassungseinrichtung ausgerüstet, zur optischen, Laser-optischen, mechanischen oder elektromechanischen Vermessung des Patientenkörpers oder bestimmter Stellen des Patientenkörpers. Sie weist Fussrasten zur Positionierung der Fuss-Sohlen wie im Stehen auf vertikalen Auflageflächen mit natürlicher Fuss-Spreizung, sowie Mittel zur Erfassung wenigstens der Positionen der Kniegelenke, des Hüftgelenks, des Beckenknochens, der Schultern und des Kopfes auf. Weiter ist die Liege mit Drucksensoren ausgestattet, zur Messung der lokalen Auflagegewichte der verschiedenen aufliegenden Körperstellen, zur reproduzierbaren Erfassung der Lage des Skelettes in Bezug ...

Persons with the body for imaging medical examination devices static bed detecting means.

Die erfindungsgemässe Personenliege (1) dient der Durchführung von radiologischen bildgebenden medizinischen Untersuchungen mittels Röntgen, Tomographie, Kernspinresonanz und anderen bildgebenden Verfahren. Die Person ruht darauf in liegender Lage für die Erstellung von Schichtaufnahmen und anderer Bilder. Die Personenliege (1) ist mit einer Erfassungseinrichtung ausgerüstet, zur optischen, Laser-optischen mechanischen oder elektromechanischen Vermessung des Patientenkörpers oder bestimmter Stellen des Patientenkörpers. Sie weist Fussrasten zur Positionierung der Fuss-Sohlen wie im Stehen auf vertikalen Auflageflächen mit natürlicher Fuss-Spreizung, sowie Mittel zur Erfassung wenigstens der Positionen der Kniegelenke, des Hüftgelenks, des Beckenknochens, der Schultern und des Kopfes auf. Weiter ist die Liege mit Drucksensoren ausgestattet, zur Messung der lokalen Auflagegewichte der verschiedenen aufliegenden Körperstellen, zur reproduzierbaren Erfassung der Lage des Skelettes in Bezug ...

DEVICE FOR EVALUATING DISABILITIES DISTAL UPPER EXTREMITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL

NOVEL APPLICATIONS FOR MILLING MACHINES DIGITAL PARAMETERS THAT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT NEW FROM A MEASUREMENT TOOL FOR PRODUCING NEW: EYEGLASSES ON MEASUREMENT

A partir d'un dispositif de prises de mesures comprenant un caisson (1) des micros capteurs de données adhésifs de C1 à C17 positionnaient sur le visage d'un individu, des moyens d'éclairage (2) du visage, un plateau tournant motorisé (TM), des moyens de prises de vues et de mesures numériques (5) du visage et des moyens de transmission (8) apte à transmettre les informations relatives aux prises de mesures à des moyens de traitements. Il comprend des moyens de déplacements, des moyens de prises de mesures. Référence : figure 7, 8. En fonctions des données recueillies par ce dispositif la fabrication des lunettes sur mesure, selon des paramètres nouveaux, par le biais d'une fraiseuse numérique. L'usinage pourra se faire point par point afin d'obtenir une surface appui nasal parfaitement adaptée. Le confort sera optimal.

동물에 물질을 주입하기 위한 자동 시스템 및 방법

... 동물 또는 어류에게 물질을 자동적으로 전달하기 위한 시스템 및 방법은 각각의 동물을 개별적으로 배치하는 위치 설정 시스템 및 동물의 소정의 대상 영역의 위치를 검출하는 센서를 포함한다. 본 시스템은 대상 영역에 물질을 전달하기 위한 전달 장차를 더 포함한다. 전달 장치의 위치는 조절될 수 있다. 전달 장치는 센서와 통신한다. 전달 장치는 센서로부터 수신된 데이터에 응답하여 위치를 조절하며, 대상 영역에 물질을 전달한다.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTION, QUANTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF EPIDERMAL LESIONS

An apparatus for recording skin lesions on a patient comprises an apparatus for acquiring images and a control and processing unit connected to the apparatus so as to acquire and process a plurality of images of the patient positioned in different angular positions with respect to the apparatus. The control and processing unit comprises a processing block which receives at its input the plurality of images acquired by the apparatus and provides at its output a two-dimensional image obtained as a planar development of a three-dimensional image of the patient calculated in the processing block from the plurality of images acquired. By means of extraction of characteristics indicative of the lesions from the two-dimensional image it is possible to classify the lesions in an automatic or semi-automatic manner. A method for electronically recording skin lesions on a patient is also described.

APPARATUSES FOR EXTERNALLY CONTROLLING ARTICULATION OF A JOINT MOTION

An apparatus and process for measuring the motion of internal joint structures during and for measuring the function of muscles involved with the motion of a joint of a subject are disclosed. The apparatus can be configured in three forms: a horizontal, vertical, or butterfly motion control device. Each configuration comprises a static member and a moving member, in which the moving member operates to move or be moved by the subject being studied. Also disclosed are processes for using each apparatus to measure of the relative motion of skeletal structures in a subject, in which the subject is positioned in the apparatus and commanded to move while diagnostic medical images are taken or captured. Additionally, processes for using each apparatus to specifically measure and collect data on the function of the subject's muscles are disclosed.

PROVIDING A PATIENT MODEL OF A PATIENT

A method includes receiving a first patient model of the patient, the first patient model including a first image dataset of the patient, the first image dataset being coordinated relative to a first coordinate system; receiving a second image dataset of the patient, the second image dataset being based on a medical imaging apparatus and being coordinated relative to a second coordinate system; determining a transformation function to transfer the second coordinate system into the first coordinate system; determining a transformed second image dataset based on the second image dataset and the transformation function; and providing a second patient model of the patient, the second patient model including the modified first image dataset.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

Described herein are systems, devices and methods for guiding placement of electrodes, and particularly ECG electrodes on a patient. A picture of the patient's body the patient can be analyzed to determine where on the patient's body to place electrodes according to a predetermined, conventional or standard placement pattern. The methods, devices and systems may then guide a user in positioning or correcting the position of electrodes on the patient. For example, an image of the patient may be provided showing the correct position of the electrodes, which may act as a patient-specific map or guide. The electrode placement positions can correspond to conventional or standard 12-lead ECG electrode positions.

Virtual reality medical application system

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

PATIENT SUPPORTING DEVICE, TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH A PATIENT SUPPORTING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR REGULATING A MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE

The subject matter is a patient supporting device for supporting a patient during a medical treatment, in particular a dialysis treatment, and a treatment apparatus with such a patient supporting device, and a corresponding method for controlling and/or regulating a medical treatment device, in particular a dialysis device, using such a patient supporting device. 1. Patient supporting device for supporting a patient [ ["a device for coupling a measurement signal into the patient's body and", "a device for coupling an electrical measurement value thereby generated in the patient's body out of the patient's body,"], 'wherein this apparatus comprises'}, 'wherein via this interface the data correlated with the electrical measurement value can be transmitted to the medical treatment device, by means of which the medical treatment device can be controlled and/or regulated.', 'and an interface for connecting to a medical treatment device,'}], "with an apparatus for carrying out a bioimpedance measurement on a patient's body,"}2. Patient supporting device according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe medical treatment device is a dialysis device.3. Patient supporting device according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe apparatus for carrying out a bioimpedance measurement comprises a device for determining the patient's weight.4. Patient supporting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the apparatus for carrying out a bioimpedance measurement comprises at least two electrodes for contacting the patient's body for coupling the measurement signal into the patient's body (=coupling-in electrodes) claim 1 , preferably by impressing a measurement current into the patient's body claim 1 , andat least two electrodes for contacting the patient's body for coupling the electrical measurement value generated by the measurement signal in the patient's body out of the patient's body (=coupling-out electrodes), preferably by capturing a change in potential generated by ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER OF A SUBJECT

A system (100) for determining a physiological parameter (250) of a subject (102) comprises first and second radiation sources (110, 120), first and second detectors (130, 140), and a processor (150). The first radiation source (110) emits a laser radiation (112) towards a first region (104) of the subject (102) proximal to a heart (105) of the subject (102). The second radiation source (120) emits an electromagnetic radiation (122) towards a second region (106) of the subject (102) remote from the first region (104) of the subject (102). The first detector (130) acquires a first image data (210) from a laser speckle pattern (212) generated at the first region (104). The second detector (140) acquires a second image data (220) from a subject radiation (222) reflected from or transmitted through a skin (108) at the second region (106). The processor (150) extracts an SV-signal (214) from the first image data (210), a PPG-signal (224) from the second image data (220), and determines a PTT ...

PATIENT/EQUIPMENT POSITIONING ASSISTANCE BY DEPTH IMAGING

A device, system, method (100) and computer-program product are disclosed for assisting in the positioning of objects, including a subject and/or auxiliary equipment, on a subject support in an imaging and/or therapy session. The method comprises acquiring (101) image/spatial data that comprises depth/3D information, using a camera system, of the subject support having (an) object(s) placed thereon. The method comprises obtaining (111) reference data, comprising reference depth/3D information, representative of the subject support without the object(s) placed thereon. From the image and/or spatial data, at least one geometric attribute of the (or each) object is determined, in which this determining (104) comprises detecting (105) the object(s) by taking the reference depth/3D information data and the depth/3D information in said acquired image and/or spatial data into account.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ВЕРХНИХ ДЫХАТЕЛЬНЫХ ПУТЕЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК РЕЧИ

Изобретения относятся к медицине. Система для получения характеристик анатомического параметра верхних дыхательных путей пациента посредством анализа спектральных свойств фрагмента речи содержит механический соединитель, содержащий средство для ограничения положения челюстей пациента, средство для записи фрагмента речи и средство обработки для определения анатомического параметра верхних дыхательных путей по записанному фрагменту речи и сравнения записанного фрагмента речи с пороговым значением. Систему применяют в качестве диагностического инструмента для оценки обструктивного апноэ во сне. При этом ограничивают положение челюстей пациента, записывают фрагмент речи, сравнивают записанный фрагмент речи с пороговым значением и определяют упомянутый анатомический параметр верхних дыхательных путей по записанному фрагменту речи и сравнению записанного фрагмента речи с пороговым значением. Достигается повышение точности измерения анатомического параметра верхних дыхательных путей за счет фиксации ...

СТЕРЕОТАКСИЧЕСКАЯ РАМА ДЛЯ КОНЕЧНОСТЕЙ

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ СОСТОЯНИЯ ЗДОРОВЬЯ И ПОЛА ЦЫПЛЕНКА

ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЙ СФИГМОМАНОМЕТР

... 1. Электронный сфигмоманометр, содержащий: манжету (20), подлежащую оборачиванию вокруг предварительно определенного места измерения; датчик (32) давления, выполненный с возможностью определения сигнала давления манжеты, указывающего давление в манжете; датчик (60) угла, выполненный с возможностью определения угла манжеты по отношению к предварительно определенному опорному направлению; блок (102) определения положения, выполненный с возможностью определения, находится ли положение места измерения в надлежащем диапазоне, на основе выходного сигнала датчика угла; блок (62, 63) уведомления, выполненный с возможностью уведомления, находится ли положение места измерения в надлежащем диапазоне; блок (106) определения времени, определяющий, не меньше ли первое время, указывающее момент времени, в котором положение места измерения находится в надлежащем диапазоне, чем первое эталонное время; и блок (108) управления измерениями, управляющий измерением кровяного давления на основе сигнала давления ...

ПРИБОР И СПОСОБ ДИАГНОСТИКИ РАКОВОГО ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЯ

Kniepositioner

The claimed device is used for stabilizing patients in the desired position whilst taking a knee x-ray. Routinely, the tibia is inclined at an angle of 10°, which is statistically seen to be the angle for the optimum image of the knee joint. Said angle and the foot rotation angle can be adjusted. Said device is suitable for the majority of body shapes and sizes. The desired position can be obtained by position sensors and the RTA can be confirmed by means of acoustic and optical signal transmitters.

DEVICE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND/OR THERAPY OF FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS OF THE CERVICAL SPINE

Patient positioning systems and methods

Systems and methods provide patient position information to a user. A patient positioning device is placed on a patient in a predefined location. The patient positioning device determines a relative patient position with respect to at least one known reference axis. The patient positioning device communicates patient position information including or with reference to the at least one known reference axis. The communicated patient position information allows the user to position the patient and/or a surgical tool using the communicated patient position information.

MULTI-SENSOR INTERACTIVE PATIENT-CARE POD

SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ACOUSTICAL SCREENING FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA DURING WAKEFULNESS

A system and methods using tracheal sound intensity variations to screen patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea during wakefulness. The system includes a mechanism positioning the patient and a sound input device attached to a recording device to receive breathing sound signals. A signal conditioning component amplifies and filters the breathing sound signals, and an analog to digital component digitizes the signals. A detecting component detects onsets of respiratory phases, and a separating component separates inspiratory sound signals and expiratory sound signals from the breathing sound signals. A segmenting component segments the inspiratory and expiratory phase signals into a short duration of overlapping windows, and a collection characteristic extraction component obtains characteristics from each window. A calculation component performs statistical analysis to reduce the number of significant characteristics and classify the patient as OSA or non-OSA and predicts severity ...

IMAGING SURGICAL TARGET TISSUE BY NONLINEAR SCANNING

Systems and techniques for laser surgery based on imaging a target tissue by nonlinear scanning are presented. In one implementation, a method for guiding an eye surgery can include the steps of: positioning an eye in relation to an imaging system; creating first scan data by determining a depth of an eye target region at a first set of points along a first arc; creating second scan data by determining a depth of the eye target region at a second set of points along a second arc; determining target region parameters based on the first and second scan data; and adjusting one or more surgical position parameters according to the determined target region parameters.

SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE DETERMINATION OF WATER IN TISSUE

An apparatus and method for non-invasive determination of hydration, hydration state, total body water, or water concentration by quantitative spectroscopy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectroscopy, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance, and calibration transfer. The subsystems include an illumination subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a spectrometer subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem.

SITTING-POSTURE BODY ANTEFLEXION MEASURING DEVICE

The disclosed measuring device includes a base plate with a scale for measuring a sitting-posture body anteflexion of a subject, and a back plate for supporting the back of the subject is connected to the base plate so that it can assume an upright posture relative to the base plate. A movable table is guided along the scale on the base plate toward and away from the back plate. The table has a cursor for reading the movement distance of the table from a reference point of the scale.

골중 미네랄 밀도 측정 장치 및 방법

... 지지 메커니즘은 골중 미네랄 밀도(BMD; bone mineral density) 테스트 동안에 촬상 센서/수용기에 관해 고정된 위치에서 중간 지골(middle phalanx)을 유지할 수 있다. 이 메커니즘은 납작한 손판(hand plate)과 커버를 포함할 수 있다. 커버는 손가락을 수용기의 목표 영역을 향해 안내하도록 성형될 수 있다. 커버는 손판의 약간 위로 상승될 수 있다. 손바닥이 아래로 향한채 손이 이 메커니즘에 배치되어, 손판에 놓이며, 중지 손가락은 들린채 촬상 수용기 상에 납작하게 놓인다. 근골격계 반응은, 중간 지골이 BMD 테스트 동안에 촬상 수용기 부근에 머물도록 보장할 수 있다.

METHOD FOR REFLEX THRESHOLD ESTIMATION IN SPASTIC MUSCLES

A method is provided for measuring a spasticity of a muscle, comprising indenting a tapper at a particular distance into the skin, tapping a tendon associated with a muscle, and measuring the force response within a response time window. If a spastic response is detected at a particular position of the tapper according to some predefined criteria associated with the force measure, then either the position or a preload force is recorded at the first position to produce a spastic response. This determination can be used for various medical diagnoses. Furthermore, passive muscle properties can be determined by calculating a muscle stiffness value based on a line slope at at least one of the first and second indentation positions based on the maximum tapping force value at the respective indentation position.

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED TOTAL BODY IMAGING

An imaging station/booth for automated total body imaging having a small footprint and capable of quickly, efficiently, effectively, and consistently capturing multiple body images of a user or patient over time with minimal assistance from medical staff.

HAND-HELD TOOL FOR CUTTING LAMINATED GLASS AND FILM-COVERED GLASS, ASSOCIATED KIT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

An apparatus for cutting laminated glass and film-covered glass includes a powered hand-held tool with a blade set including two static cutting blades and one dynamic, reciprocating cutting blade. The reciprocating cutting blade moves between the two static cutting blades which are rigidly mounted to the tool head. The left and right static cutting blades were spaced apart by about 0.250 inches, and the cutting blade had a thickness of about 0.200-0.250 inches. The clearance between the reciprocating and each static blade is between about 0.005-0.025 inches.

HEAT SINK FOR NONINVASIVE MEDICAL SENSOR

A noninvasive physiological sensor for measuring one or more physiological parameters of a medical patient can include a bump interposed between a light source and a photodetector. The bump can be placed in contact with body tissue of a patient and thereby reduce a thickness of the body tissue. As a result, an optical pathlength between the light source and the photodetector can be reduced. In addition, the sensor can include a heat sink that can direct heat away from the light source. Moreover, the sensor can include shielding in the optical path between the light source and the photodetector. The shielding can reduce noise received by the photodetector.

Virtual Reality Medical Application System

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

Transport apparatus in medical system

A transport apparatus may include a patient bed unit for supporting the patient; a transferring unit for moving the patient bed unit along a first direction of the MRI device; and an elevating module for moving the patient bed unit along a second direction of the MRI device.

INFANT INCUBATOR WITH NON-CONTACT SENSING AND MONITORING

An infant care unit (10) of the type comprising means for controlling the environment (26) in which the infant (14) resides includes one or more sensors (28) spaced apart from the infant (10) to sense a physiological parameter and provide a sensor output, the controlling means (26) being responsive to the sensor output to change the environment or provide an alarm or other indication of the parameter. The sensors (28) include one or more of an infrared sensor (30) for sensing the infant's temperature, cameras (32) coupled to video processing software for sensing respiration rate, heart rate or skin perfusion, microphones (34) coupled to audio processing software for sensing respiration rate, breathing difficulty, or infant distress. Speakers (74) are provided for cancelling noise or providing audio signals to the infant (14). The camera (32), microphone (34) and speakers (74) are capable of being coupled to a computer network (66) for remote monitoring of the infant.

Device for the diagnosis and/or therapy of functional disorders of the cervical spine

INSTRUMENT FOR ACQUIRING CO-REGISTERED ORTHOGONAL FLUORESCENCE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC VOLUMETRIC PROJECTIONS OF TISSUE AND METHODS OF ITS USE

Disclosed are instruments and methods for acquiring co-registered orthogonal fluorescence and photoacoustic volumetric projections of an interrogated object. In an embodiment, an instrument includes an imaging tank filled with a liquid coupling medium. An object positioning mechanism is configured to position the interrogated object inside the coupling medium and to rotate the interrogated object. An optical excitation unit that is fixed with respect to the tank is configured to induce both fluorescence and photoacoustic responses inside the interrogated object using the same optical excitation spectrum and the same irradiation pattern at the surface of the interrogated object. An array of unfocused photoacoustic transducers is fixed with respect to the tank. An optical detector that is fixed with respect to the tank is configured to register planar projections of sources of fluorescence generated inside the object.

INFLATABLE SUPPORT

An inflatable patient support includes a top panel defining a first perimeter and a bottom panel defining a second perimeter. The second perimeter of the bottom panel is coupled to the first perimeter of the top panel. An internal wall is coupled between the top panel and the bottom panel to define a first chamber and a second chamber. The internal wall defines at least one passage therethrough that allows fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber. The first chamber and the second chamber are inflatable.

POSITIONING A WEARABLE DEVICE FOR DATA COLLECTION

Wearable devices are described herein including at least two photodetectors and a mount configured to mount the at least two photodetectors to an external surface of a wearer. The at least two photodetectors are configured to detect alignment between the wearable device and a target on or in the body of the wearer (e.g., to detect the location of vasculature within the body of the wearer relative to the at least two photodetectors). Alignment of the at least two photodetectors relative to the target could enable detection of one or more physiological properties of the wearer. For example, the wearable device could include a sensor configured to detect a property of the target when the sensor is above the target, and alignment of the target relative to the at least two photodetectors could include the sensor being located above the target.

PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods provide patient position information to a user. A patient positioning device is placed on a patient in a predefined location. The patient positioning device determines a relative patient position with respect to at least one known reference axis. The patient positioning device communicates patient position information including or with reference to the at least one known reference axis. The communicated patient position information allows the user to position the patient and/or a surgical tool using the communicated patient position information.

DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE KNEE LAXITY

The present invention relates to a device (1) for measuring knee laxity, with or without using additional diagnostic means, for assessing knee instability due to rupture of any ligament, i.e. the anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, the posterior intracapsular and extracapsular ligaments, around the axes of an orthonormal referential that comprises three parts for receiving and immobilising the thigh, leg and foot respectively. The device (1) comprises independent means (20) and (21) for pushing backwards the anterior zone of the leg and for pushing forwards the posterior zone of the leg, and independent means (12) and (13) for pushing the posterior foot-supporting and -immobilising part (5) in the clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.

SYSTEM FOR SCREENING THE SKIN CONDITION OF THE PLANTAR SURFACE OF THE FEET

The present invention relates to a novel approach means of screening foot skin condition of patients at risk for foot tissue breakdown, such as persons with diabetes, through the provision of a remote screening device that can be used in telemedicine or home self-monitoring approaches. The invention would record high resolution images of the bottom of the patient's feet, without artifacts or other distortions that might arise from images taken of feet that have been compressed through standing and the like. These images could immediately be viewed by the patient and/or electronically submitted to a medical facility where clinicians could screen the images for signs of tissue breakdown.

Breathing emergency system

PHOTOGRAPHING SYSTEM OF A PATIENT'S FACE

La présente invention a pour objet un système de prise de vue du visage d'une personne comportant une cabine de prise de vue (1) comprenant une cavité interne (3) présentant au moins un dispositif de prise de vue (2) destiné à se trouver face au visage de la personne, la tête de la personne étant tenue librement, sans appui sur une butée, ladite cabine de prise de vue (1) étant mobile, d'une part suivant un axe vertical (X) parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de la personne, pour régler le positionnement en hauteur de la cabine de prise de vue (1), et d'autre part suivant un axe horizontal parallèle à l'axe antéro-postérieur de la personne, pour régler la distance entre ledit au moins dispositif de prise de vue (2) et le visage, de façon à ce que, d'une part, ledit au moins un dispositif de prise de vue (2) se trouve sensiblement face au visage de la personne, et d'autre part pour régler la mise au point dudit au moins un dispositif de prise de vue (2).

Grip of gripping

Correcting map shifting of a catheter position tracking system

SYSTEM FOR REHABILITATION AND/OR PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROMOTOR DISORDERS

The invention discloses a sensor docking unit (1), a rehabilitation system and a method for attaching and removing at least one sensor or marker (2a) onto/from a user s limb(s) the sensor docking unit (1) comprising a guiding portion (4), a limb localization unit(5) comprising at least one detecting means (6) to determine if an insertion of the user s limb (3) into a pre-specified position within the sensor docking unit(1) has been completed correctly and a sensor or marker mounting means (7) including at least one sensor or marker entity (2) to enable an at least semi-automatic attachment and/or removal of the at least one sensor or marker (2a) to/from the user s limb (3) in a reproducible manner. The sensor or marker mounting means (7) is activatable to start with an attachment and/or removal of the at least one sensor or marker (2a) when a correct insertion of the user s limb (3) has been determined by the limb localization unit (5).

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system and a method for automatically deriving a correct blood pressure measurement of a patient (P), by first ensuring that at least two conditions are fulfilled: first, that the patient is in a state of rest and second, that blood pressure is measured at heart level height. The first condition is achieved when the measured pulse rate is stable, and the second condition is achieved by deriving the heart height level of the patient and then disposing the blood pressure sensor (20) at heart height level.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ ОПЕРАЦИОННОЙ ТКАНИ-МИШЕНИ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ НЕЛИНЕЙНОГО СКАНИРОВАНИЯ

Заявлена группа изобретений для лазерной хирургии на основе формирования изображений ткани-мишени посредством нелинейного сканирования. После размещений интерфейса пациента лазерной хирургической системы и системы формирования изображений на глазу создают первые данные сканирования путем определения глубины области мишени глаза на первом наборе точек вдоль первой дуги. Далее создают вторые данные сканирования путем определения глубины области-мишени глаза на втором наборе точек вдоль второй дуги. Определяют параметры области-мишени на основе первых и вторых данных с использованием системного модуля управления. Выполняют регулировку одного или нескольких позиционных параметров в соответствии с параметрами области-мишени посредством модуля системного управления. Группа изобретений позволяет увеличить точность позиционирования лазерной системы. 3 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ПОЛОЖЕНИЯ ТЕЛА ВО ВРЕМЯ СНА

... 1. Способ определения позы тела, в частности во время сна, причем способ содержит следующие этапы:предоставление спального места;проецирование модели электромагнитного излучения на, по меньшей мере, одну часть упомянутого спального места;определение отражения спроецированной модели, обусловленного телом на упомянутом спальном месте;сравнение модели отражения с моделью отражения, представляющей типичные позы тела,причем акустическая информация и/или информация об амплитуде дыхания используются для определения позы тела.2. Способ по п. 1, в котором при сравнении отраженной модели с моделью, представляющей типичные позы тела, тело субъекта виртуально сегментируется на, по меньшей мере, две основные части: верхняя часть тела левая и правая, средняя часть левая и правая, нижняя часть левая и правая, для которых вычисляется сумма настоящей интенсивности.3. Способ по п. 1 или 2, в котором источник света для проецирования модели электромагнитного излучения является инфракрасным светодиодным (IR-LED ...

СРЕДСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОГО КОНТЕНТА МЕДИЦИНСКИХ УСТРОЙСТВ

Vorrichtung zur Diagnose und/oder Therapie von Funktionsstörungen der Halswirbelsäule

Method and device for recording the cerebral blood flow, especially the intracranial pressure

The intracranial pressure is usually recorded using a pressure receptor whose pressure-sensitive diaphragm is placed directly on to the meninx of the patient. This always requires a surgical intervention. In such invasive methods there is a danger of infections. According to the invention, the intracranial pressure is derived from the recording of the ballistogram of the patient's skull. For this, means (2-10, 12-14) for separating these signals from the body ballistocardiogram are assigned to a supporting device (1, 11) for the patient (P). ...

INKUBATOR TO THE CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING

SYSTEM TO REHABLITATION AND/OR PHYSIOTHERAPIE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROMOTOR DISTURBANCES

Virtual and augmented reality telecommunication platforms

Provided herein are clinical evaluation and treatment as well as training protocols in virtual or augmented reality that create fully immersive environments, which enable real-time rendering for communication, specifically telecommunication, between two or more parties. In various embodiments, a virtual environment is provided to a first user at a first location. A first set of data comprising positional data of the first user is provided to a second user ( ...

Method for imaging the motion of joints

An apparatus and process for measuring the motion of internal joint structures during and for measuring the function of muscles involved with the motion of a joint of a subject are disclosed. The apparatus can be configured in three forms- a horizontal, vertical, or butterfly motion control device. Each configuration comprises a static member and a moving member, in which the moving member operates to move or be moved by the subject being studied. Also disclosed are processes for using each apparatus to measure of the relative motion of a skeletal structures in a subject, in which the subject is positioned in the apparatus and commanded to move while diagnostic medical images are taken or captured. Additionally, processes for using each apparatus to specifically measure and collect data on the function of the subject's muscles are disclosed.

IMAGING SURGICAL TARGET TISSUE BY NONLINEAR SCANNING

Systems and techniques for laser surgery based on imaging a target tissue by nonlinear scanning are presented. In one implementation, a method for guiding an eye surgery can include the steps of: positioning an eye in relation to an imaging system; creating first scan data by determining a depth of an eye target region at a first set of points along a first arc; creating second scan data by determining a depth of the eye target region at a second set of points along a second arc; determining target region parameters based on the first and second scan data; and adjusting one or more surgical position parameters according to the determined target region parameters.

VIDEO OBSERVATION OF A PATIENT'S FACE DURING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE WHILE THE PATIENTS IS IN A PRONE POSITION

Apparatus that allows at least one feature of a patient's face to be observed while the patient is in a prone position includes a facial cushion, a video camera and a monitor. The facial cushion provides cranial support for a patient in a prone position during a medical procedure. The cushion has a frontal aperture that is dimensioned so that the facial feature of a patient wearing the facial cushion and in a prone position are visible through the at least one aperture. The video camera has a lens disposed for providing a sequence of video signals representing sequential images of the facial features that are visible through the frontal aperture. The monitor is coupled to the video camera for enabling the images of the at least one facial feature to be monitored. The images are monitored by a video monitor and/or a computer.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXAMINING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF A BODY PART

The blood circulation in a body part may be affected by various factors such as burns, vibration, smoking, drugs, physical activity, adhesion, medical treatment, acupuncture, light therapy, ambient temperature, injuries such as sprains and broken bones, diseases and various foodstuffs. The invention relates to a method for examining the surface temperature of a body part due to such factors. The method according to the invention comprises an initial period in which the body part is positioned in a background screen and photographed with a thermographic camera, an exposure period in which body part is exposed to a refrigerant for a predetermined exposure time, a recovery period in which body part is repositioned in the background screen and photographed or filmed with a thermographic camera. The invention also relates a system for examination of the surface temperature of a body part according to the method. The device includes a thermographic camera connected to a computer and a background ...

System and method of determining health & gender of chick

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE USING INFRARED ARRAY SENSORS

웨어라블 장치의 착용상태의 처리방법 및 장치

... 본 발명은 웨어라블 장치의 착용상태의 처리방법 및 장치를 제공한다. 본 발명의 실시예는 이용자가 착용한 웨어라블 장치의 공간4차원수 파라미터를 획득하고, 진일보 상기 공간4차원수 파라미터에 의거하여 상기 웨어라블 장치의 자세각도를 획득하므로써 상기 웨어라블 장치의 자세각도에 의거하여 상기 웨어라블 장치의 측정 착용상태를 획득할 수 있게 하여 웨어라블 장치의 실제 착용상태를 획득하는 목적을 실현한다.

재료 분석을 위한 장치 및 방법

... 본 발명은, 그 중에서도, 재료(101)를 분석하기 위한 장치(10)에 관한 것으로서, 그러한 장치는, 적어도 하나의 여기 파장을 가지는, 적어도 하나의 전자기 여기 빔(SA), 특히 여기 광 빔을 생성하기 위한 여기 방출 장치(100)를 포함하고, 반응 신호(SR)를 검출하기 위한 검출 장치(106), 및 검출된 반응 신호(SR)를 기초로 재료를 분석하기 위한 장치(107)를 더 포함한다.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RHINOSTEREOMETRIC MEASUREMENT

In rhinostereometric measurement, the positions in a fixed coordinate system are determined for a number of points on the nasal mucosa of a test subject. To obtain comparable results on different measuring occasions, the head of the test subject must occupy the same position in the coordinate system every time. By determining the position of the test subject's face in the coordinate system on every occasion of rhinostereometric measurement and transposing the measuring position of the face in the coordinate system to a reference position, the values of the points in the nose can be corrected for the displacement of the face from the reference position that has taken place since the latest measurement, thereby to obtain comparable results that are always related to the reference position. Preferably, the position of the face in the coordinate system is determined by measuring the distance between fixed locations in the coordinate system and points in the test subject's face with the aid ...

MEDICAL POSTURE RETAINER

The present invention relates to a means for retaining stably a posture of a subject or a patient during a medical practice, namely, a medical posture retainer having a mat 1 and a core member. The mat 1 is composed of an airtight bag 2 and a cushion layer 3. The airtight bag 2 is a cover of the mat 1 supporting the human body and retaining the posture. The airtight bag 2 has a gas barrier property, and an exhaust valve for deflation is attached to the airtight bag 2. The cushion layer 3 is formed of strata of particles P filled in the airtight bag 2. The core member includes a plate-like support 4 that is attached to a (inner or outer) side face of the airtight bag 2 to keep a certain rise height of the airtight bag 2, and a stopper 6 that is attached to the upper face and the lower face of the airtight bag 2 so as to restrict the rise height of the airtight bag 2. The core member is attached to the airtight bag 2 before deflation of the airtight bag 2 so as to impart a shape necessary ...

Bed system

A bed system including an acquisition unit and a display, in which the acquisition unit acquires user interface device information from a plurality of user interface devices and the display displays a plurality of images corresponding respectively to the plurality of user interface devices on a single screen based on the user interface device information. One set of the plurality of user interface device information includes state information including at least one of bed state information relating to the state of one bed among a plurality of beds and user state information relating to the state of a user of the one bed among the plurality of beds. One image among the plurality of images includes a state display corresponding to the state information. When the state information is abnormal, the first display displays a warning display on the one image among the plurality of images.

PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHIC BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE FINGER CUFF

The blood pressure measuring device (1) is designed as a photoplethysmographic measuring system which functions according to the “vascular unloading technique”. Metrological components and a pressure generating and pressure control system are accommodated in the base part (3). The fitted cuff part (2) has an ergonomic palm support (4), two finger supports (6) divided from one another by a web (5), and also a receiving part (7) which comprises two receiving tubes (9) for fingers. The cuff part (2) projects beyond the base part (3), both towards the front and also towards the rear, and covers the base part (3) almost completely, i.e. by more than 90%. The lateral attachment of the cable (8) facing in the direction of the forearm has the advantage that the cable can be guided along the patient's arm, the wrist does not rub against the cable (8), and in particular the carpal tunnel is also protected.

ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЙ СФИГМОМАНОМЕТР

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Электронный сфигмоманометр содержит манжету, датчик давления, датчик угла для определения угла манжеты по отношению к предварительно определенному опорному направлению, блок определения положения для определения на основе выходного сигнала датчика угла, находится ли положение места измерения в надлежащем диапазоне, блок уведомления для уведомления, находится ли положение места измерения в надлежащем диапазоне, блок определения времени для определения, не меньше ли первое время, указывающее момент времени, в котором положение места измерения находится в надлежащем диапазоне, чем первое эталонное время, и блок управления измерениями для управления измерением кровяного давления на основе сигнала давления манжеты посредством определения того, что первое время не меньше, чем первое эталонное время, в качестве первой возможности. Блок определения времени выполнен с возможностью определения, не меньше ли второе время, указывающее момент времени, в который ...

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ВЕЩЕСТВА ЖИВОТНОМУ

Изобретения относятся к сельскому хозяйству. Система для автоматической доставки вещества на заданный участок животного содержит: устройство позиционирования, выполненное с возможностью позиционирования по отдельности животного, имеющего заданный участок доставки; устройство захвата изображения для захвата по меньшей мере одного полного изображения относительного положения животного в устройстве позиционирования; систему доставки; и системный контроллер, связанный с устройством позиционирования, устройством захвата изображения и системой доставки. Система для автоматической доставки вещества на заданный участок рыбы содержит: первый резервуар; второй резервуар; резервуар удерживания, в который обеспечена возможность перемещения рыбы на пути из первого резервуара во второй резервуар; удерживающее устройство, выполненное с возможностью удержания рыбы по отдельности; устройство захвата изображения для захвата по меньшей мере одного изображения относительного положения заданного участка доставки ...

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ ОПЕРАЦИОННОЙ ТКАНИ-МИШЕНИ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ НЕЛИНЕЙНОГО СКАНИРОВАНИЯ

... 1. Способ ведения хирургической операции на глазе, содержащий следующие этапы:позиционирование глаза относительно системы формирования изображений;создание первых данных сканирования путем определения глубины области-мишени глаза на первом наборе точек вдоль первой дуги;создание вторых данных сканирования путем определения глубины области-мишени глаза на втором наборе точек вдоль второй дуги;определение параметров области-мишени на основе первых и вторых данных сканирования; ирегулировку одного или нескольких хирургических позиционных параметров в соответствии с определенными параметрами области-мишени.2. Способ по п.1, в котором этап определения глубины содержит:формирование изображений области-мишени глаза по меньшей мере одним из следующих способов: оптическая когерентная томография (OCT), ультразвуковой способ, микроскопический способ и/или интерференционный способ.3. Способ по п.1, в котором:областью-мишенью глаза является одно из:область-мишень роговой оболочки, передняя поверхность ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ВЕРХНИХ ДЫХАТЕЛЬНЫХ ПУТЕЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК РЕЧИ

... 1. Система (10) для получения характеристик по меньшей мере одного анатомического параметра верхних дыхательных путей пациента посредством анализа спектральных свойств фрагмента речи, при этом система содержит:- механический соединитель (1), содержащий средство для ограничения положения челюстей пациента;- средство (2) для записи фрагмента речи и- средство (5) обработки для определения по меньшей мере одного анатомического параметра верхних дыхательных путей по записанному фрагменту речи и сравнения записанного фрагмента речи с пороговым значением.2. Система (10) по п. 1, в которой упомянутое средство (5) обработки обеспечивает обратную связь (6) в режиме реального времени.3. Система (10) по п. 1 или 2, дополнительно содержащая средство для распознавания речи для контролирования корректности записанного фрагмента речи.4. Система (10) по п. 1 или 2, дополнительно содержащая средство для введения по меньшей мере одного ингаляционного лекарства через упомянутые верхние дыхательные пути пациента ...

Verfahren zur Blendeneinstellung eines Röntgensystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Blendeneinstellung eines Röntgensystems mit einer Röntgenzentralstrahlachse und einer davon verschiedenen optischen Achse einer optischen Bildaufnahmeeinrichtung aufweisend die Schritte:- Anzeigen (V1) einer ersten optischen Bildaufnahme (OB1) des Untersuchungsobjekts,- Markieren (V3) eines Zielbereichs (ROI) als einzublendender Bereich in der angezeigten ersten optischen Bildaufnahme,- Erstes Ermitteln (V5) von mindestens einem ersten Blendenpositionswert basierend auf dem markierten Zielbereich in der ersten optischen Bildaufnahme, und- Erstes Einstellen (V7) der ersten Blendenposition mit dem ermittelten mindestens einen ersten Blendenpositionswert.

Membrane-based foot imaging apparatus including a camera for monitoring foot positioning

A foot imaging apparatus includes a support structure and a flexible membrane suspended from the support structure and configured to receive a foot thereon. The apparatus also includes a three-dimensional imager located under the flexible membrane and configured to acquire a topographical plantar image of the foot on the flexible membrane. The apparatus further includes a monitoring unit for monitoring a monitored region in order to evaluate a positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. The monitoring unit includes a camera having a field of view, and at least one light deflector arranged to deflect light from the monitored region into the field of view of the camera. The camera acquires a monitoring image of the monitored region after deflection by the at least one light deflector. The monitoring image contains information about the positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. A foot imaging method is also provided.

AUTOMATIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE INTO AN ANIMAL

A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal having a mouth and a pair of nostrils including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly and a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal. The system further includes a delivery device for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The position of the delivery device may be adjustable. The delivery device is in communication with the sensor. The delivery device adjusts its position in response to the data received from the sensor and delivers a substance to the targeted area. co 0') LC0) T0) ...

A LEVELLING DEVICE FOR POSITIONING OF A MEDICAL DEVICE

A levelling device for positioning of a medical device in relation to a patient is disclosed. The levelling device comprises a tube having fluid communication between a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured for connection to the medical device and the second end is configured for connection to the patient. The levelling device comprises a control unit connected to a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to transmit sensor data to the control unit which is indicative of a pressure difference between the first and second end of the tube, and an actuator connected to the control unit, wherein the actuator is configured to connect to the medical device and to arrange a position of the medical device in relation to the patient in dependence on said pressure difference.

Apparatus

An apparatus includes a bed configured to support a subject and having an insertion hole through which a subject portion that is part of the subject is inserted; a fixed compression plate and a movable compression plate configured to hold and compress the subject portion when the subject portion is inserted through the insertion hole, the movable compression plate being movable relative to the fixed compression plate; and a unit including the fixed compression plate and the movable compression plate. The unit is movable relative to the bed.

Medical Workstation

The invention relates to a medical work station which has a medical instrument which is intended to be inserted at least partially into the interior of a lying being for treating the latter, an imaging device which is set up to create image data records of the interior of the living being during the treatment, and a robot. The robot includes a robot arm having a plurality of members situated one after another, on which the imaging device or the medical instrument may be situated, and a control device intended for moving the robot arm, which is set up to move the robot arm in such a way that the imaging device attached to the robot arm follows a motion of the medical insrument, or the medical instrument attached to the robot arm follows a motion of the imaging device.

Measuring apparatus

The present invention provides a measuring apparatus including: a supporting member which supports a subject person and has an opening for inserting an object that is a part of the subject person; and a first holding member and a second holding member for interposing and compressing the object when the object is inserted through the opening, wherein at least two of the supporting member, the first holding member and the second holding member can move independently from one another in a direction of compressing the object.

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

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

Ct - mri hyrbrid apparatus and method of implementing the same

An apparatus and method for non-invasively obtaining an image featuring information on internal human tissues, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for integrating computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide high spatial-accurate resolution images which feature tumor information on human internal tissues especially as a part of a radiotherapy treatment. The apparatus includes a first section for obtaining a first set of images of a subject using a first method, a second section for obtaining a second set of images of the subject using the second method, the second method being different from the first method, and a board for carrying the subject through the first and second sections, the board being movable between the first and second sections.

FAT MASS MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

A fat mass measurement apparatus includes an area detection unit that detects a predetermined position in a measurement subject's trunk area and detecting a predetermined area in the trunk area using the detected position; an electrode position setting unit that sets, on the body surface at the predetermined area detected by the area detection unit, a plurality of positions along the vertical direction of the trunk area for measuring the body impedance; an impedance measurement unit that measures the body impedance by bringing the impedance measurement electrodes into contact with each of the plurality of positions that have been set; and an abdominal area fat mass calculation unit that calculates a fat volume at the predetermined area based on the body impedances at each of the plurality of positions measured by the impedance measurement and the size of the trunk area at the predetermined area. 1. A fat mass measurement apparatus for measuring a fat mass in a body based on a body impedance measured by bringing impedance measurement electrodes into contact with a measurement subject's body surface , the apparatus comprising:a position detection means for detecting a predetermined position in a trunk area of the measurement subject;an area detection means for detecting a predetermined area in the trunk area using the position detected by said position detection means;an electrode position setting means for setting, on the body surface at said predetermined area detected by said area detection means, a plurality of positions along a vertical direction of the trunk area for measuring said body impedance;an impedance measurement means for measuring said body impedance by bringing said impedance measurement electrodes into contact with each of the plurality of positions set by said electrode position setting means; anda fat mass calculation means for calculating a fat mass of said predetermined area based on said body impedances at each of said plurality of positions ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SEIZURE SYMPTOM DETECTION

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

PHOTOACOUSTIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

A photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus having: a light source; a probe which receives an acoustic wave generated when light is irradiated onto an object from a light source and which converts the acoustic wave into an electrical signal; a memory unit which records the electrical signal; and a memory control unit which controls whether or not to cause the memory unit to record the electrical signal, wherein the memory control unit controls the memory unit on the basis of a timing at which the probe receives an acoustic wave generated from a portion other than a light absorbing material inside an object. 1. A photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus , comprising:a light source;a probe which receives an acoustic wave generated when an object is irradiated with light from said light source and which converts the acoustic wave into an electrical signal;a memory unit which records the electrical signal; anda memory control unit which controls whether or not to cause said memory unit to record the electrical signal,wherein said memory control unit controls said memory unit on the basis of a timing at which said probe receives an acoustic wave generated from a portion other than a light absorbing material inside the object.2. The photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said memory control unit determines whether or not the acoustic wave received by said probe is an acoustic wave generated from the portion other than a light absorbing material claim 1 , by comparing an intensity of an electrical signal converted from the acoustic wave received by said probe with a prescribed threshold value.3. The photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said memory control unit determines that the acoustic wave received by said probe is an acoustic wave generated from the portion other than a light absorbing material claim 2 , when the intensity of the electrical signal has exceeded the prescribed threshold value and subsequently fallen below the ...

USE OF A SUPPORT DEVICE

A method and system for determining a pose of a subject. The subject is placed onto a surface of a platform having a first radio-frequency transceiver and a second radio-frequency transceiver. A first radio-frequency transponder is placed onto an upper extremity of the subject. A second radio-frequency transponder is placed onto a lower extremity of the subject. A first signal is transmitted from the first transceiver to the first transponder, resulting in the first transponder sending a second signal. A third signal is transmitted from the second transceiver to the second transponder, resulting in the second transponder sending a fourth signal. The second signal is received by the first transceiver. The fourth signal is received by the second transceiver. A pose of the subject is determined based on receiving the second signal and the fourth signal. 1. A method for determining a pose of a subject , said method comprising:placing transponders on the subject disposed on a surface of a platform, wherein a totality of the transponders consist of a first radio-frequency transponder and a second radio-frequency transponder placed onto an upper extremity and a lower extremity, respectively, of the subject, and wherein a first radio-frequency transceiver is located at a first location on the surface and a second radio-frequency transceiver is located at a second location on the surface;transmitting a first radio-frequency signal from the first radio-frequency transceiver to the first radio-frequency transponder on the upper extremity of the subject, resulting in the first radio-frequency transponder sending a second radio-frequency signal to the first radio-frequency transceiver;receiving, by the first radio-frequency transceiver, the second radio-frequency signal;receiving, by the second radio-frequency transceiver, a fourth radio-frequency signal transmitted by the second radio-frequency transponder in response to the second radio-frequency transponder having previously ...

TECHNIQUES FOR PREDICTION AND MONITORING OF CLINICAL EPISODES

Apparatus and methods are provided including sensing at least one parameter of a subject while the subject sleeps. The parameter is analyzed, and a condition of the subject is determined at least in part responsively to the analysis. The subject is alerted to the condition only after the subject awakes. Other applications are also described. 1175-. (canceled)176. A method comprising:sensing at least one parameter of a subject while the subject sleeps;analyzing the parameter;determining a condition of the subject at least in part responsively to the analysis; andalerting the subject to the condition only after the subject awakes.177. The method according to claim 176 , wherein sensing the at least one parameter comprises sensing the at least one parameter without contacting or viewing the subject or clothes the subject is wearing.178. The method according to claim 176 , wherein the at least one parameter includes at least one motion-related parameter of the subject claim 176 , and wherein sensing the at least one parameter comprises sensing the at least one motion-related parameter without requiring human compliance.179. The method according to claim 176 , wherein sensing the at least one parameter comprises measuring a pressure in claim 176 , on claim 176 , or under a reclining surface upon which the subject lies.180. The method according to claim 176 , wherein determining the condition of the subject comprises predicting an onset of an asthma attack.181. The method according to claim 176 , wherein determining the condition of the subject comprises predicting an onset of an episode associated with the congestive heart failure (CHF) of the subject.182. The method according to claim 176 , wherein determining the condition of the subject comprises predicting an onset of an episode of hypoglycemia caused by diabetes.183. The method according to claim 176 , wherein determining the condition of the subject comprises predicting an onset of an episode selected from the ...

Systems and methods for automatic landmarking

Embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for automatic landmarking are presented. A coil including at least one marker is placed on a desired region on interest (ROI) of a subject. Further, a detector detects a position of the marker while translating the subject from a home position in an imaging system into a bore of a magnet in the imaging system. A positioning unit coupled to at least one of the coil, the marker and the detector is configured to initiate automatic translation of the subject from the home position into the magnet bore. Further, the positioning unit determines a distance between the detected marker position and a homogenous position of the magnet based at least on the detected marker position. The positioning unit then controls movement of the subject over the determined distance to the homogenous magnet position for automatically landmarking the desired ROI.

Breast Coil for Magnetic Resonance Recordings of the Breast

A breast coil for a magnetic resonance tomography device for the production of magnetic resonance recordings of female breasts includes a coil housing having a breast recess to accommodate a breast and a number of coil elements. At least one of the coil elements forms an HF correction coil element and has a circuit arrangement to switch over the HF correction coil element between an HF correction mode of operation and another mode of operation. The HF correction coil element is constructed such that in the HF correction mode of operation, the HF correction coil element resonates passively with a B 1 field emitted by a transmission antenna arrangement of the magnetic resonance tomography device, and influences a local B 1 field distribution during a magnetic resonance recording.

3d microwave system and methods

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

Body fat measurement device

A body fat measurement device includes a back area electrode group support unit including back area electrodes arranged to contact a back area of a measurement subject, a trunk area dimension measurement unit that detects the width and depth of a trunk area of the measurement subject, a position detection unit that detects a relative positional relationship between the back area electrode group support unit and the trunk area dimension measurement unit, an electrode selection unit that selects specific electrodes, placed in contact with the back area at an area that corresponds to the location of the navel of the measurement subject, from a plurality of electrodes included in a trunk area electrode group, based on the position information detected by the position detection unit, and a body impedance measurement unit that measures a body impedance of the measurement subject using the selected back area electrodes.

DEVICE FOR MEASURING KNEE LAXITY

The present invention relates to a device () for measuring the knee laxity, with or without use of additional means of diagnosis such as computed axial tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, evaluating the instability of the knee due to rupture of any ligament, namely the anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, postero-internal capsule, postero-external capsule, as well as around the axis of an orthonormal referential, that comprises three parts respectively to accept and retain the thigh, leg and foot. 11. Device () for measuring the knee laxity , with or without use of additional means of diagnosis such as computed axial tomography and magnetic resonance imaging , evaluating the instability of the knee due to rupture of any ligament , namely the anterior cruciate ligament , posterior cruciate ligament , postero-internal capsule , postero-external capsule , as well as around the axis , of a orthonormal , anterior , posterior , antero-internal , antero-external , postero-internal and postero-external referential , and comprising a part to receive and hold the thigh with belts , a part to receive and hold the leg and a part to receive and hold the foot with belts , characterized in that it includes:{'b': 20', '21', '8', '9, 'independent means () and () to push backward the anterior zone of the leg and to push forward the posterior zone of the leg, respectively located in the inner wall of a removable part () for posterior support and fixation of the leg, and in the inner wall of a removable part () for front support and fixation of the leg;'}{'b': 12', '13', '5', '5', '4, 'independent means () and () to push clockwise a part () for support and fixation of the foot and to push anti-clockwise the part () for support and fixation of the foot, respectively located in the inner wall of the right and left sides of a supporting part ();'}and characterized in that{'b': 5', '14', '5', '4, 'the part () for posterior support and fixation of the foot rotates ...

SUBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS

A subject information acquiring apparatus of the present invention includes a subject-holding member which holds a subject and a probe unit having a transducer which receives acoustic waves from the subject through the subject-holding member, a housing which accommodates the transducer, and a matching liquid-holding member configured to hold a matching liquid between the transducer and the subject-holding member, the probe unit being allowed to move relative to the subject-holding member. The probe unit has a guide which introduces the matching liquid to the subject-holding member, the matching liquid having been spilled from a space defined by the matching liquid-holding member, the transducer, and the subject-holding member onto the upper surface of the hosing and then flowed from the upper surface of the housing. 1. A subject information acquiring apparatus comprising:a subject-holding member which holds a subject; anda probe unit having a transducer which receives acoustic waves from the subject through the subject-holding member, a housing which accommodates the transducer, and a matching liquid-holding member configured to hold a matching liquid between the transducer and the subject-holding member, the probe unit being allowed to move relative to the subject-holding member, whereinthe probe unit has a guide which introduces the matching liquid to the subject-holding member, the matching liquid having been spilled from a space defined by the matching liquid-holding member, the transducer, and the subject-holding member onto the upper surface of the hosing and then flowed from the upper surface of the housing.2. The subject information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the guide is provided to the housing and introduces the matching liquid flowing from the upper surface of the housing to the subject-holding member.3. The subject information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the guide includes a side guide portion and a front ...

OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS

The present invention employs an object information acquiring apparatus that includes a light source, a holding plate configured to hold an object, a supporting unit configured to support the holding plate, and a probe configured to receive, via the holding plate, an acoustic wave generated from the object on which light is irradiated from the light source. A light reflecting member is provided between the supporting unit and the holding plate. 1. An object information acquiring apparatus comprising:a light source;a holding plate configured to hold an object;a supporting unit configured to support the holding plate; anda probe configured to receive, via the holding plate, an acoustic wave generated from the object on which light is irradiated from the light source, whereina light reflecting member is provided between the supporting unit and the holding plate.2. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting unit is a plate-like member configured to support a chest wall of an examinee and can guide a breast of the examinee claim 1 , which is the object claim 1 , to the holding plate by the supporting unit being joined to an end of the holding plate at an end of the plate-like member.3. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light reflecting member is provided on the holding plate.4. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light reflecting member is provided on the supporting unit.5. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light reflecting member is inserted between the holding plate and the supporting unit.6. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light reflecting member is a member having reflectance higher than that of the supporting unit.7. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a processing unit configured to generate ...

MEDICAL VIGILANCE COVERLET

A coverlet, or overlay, that contains sensors, electronics and communications systems that measures a subject's physiological condition, accommodates multiple additional add-on sensors, and transmits the data and information from the coverlet to a receiving device, which further transmits information, via wireless infrastructure, or otherwise, to data aggregators, including the Internet and Cloud. 1. A medical vigilance system comprising a coverlet with embedded sensors and electronics that collects physiological data from the patient and conveys the information to others for tracking and medical treatment.2. The medical vigilance system of claim 1 , wherein the coverlet accommodates via a Bluetooth connection a number of other physiological sensors claim 1 , tethered or connected to the patient claim 1 , that feed data into the coverlet.3. The medical vigilance system of claim 1 , further comprising a communications package/portal that connects the information and data from the coverlet to other locations and places claim 1 , including the Internet and Cloud.4. The medical vigilance system of claim 1 , wherein the coverlet has flexibility to accommodate a single user or thousands of users.5. The medical vigilance system of claim 1 , wherein the coverlet has flexibility to configure the coverlet to be used by a bed claim 1 , gurney claim 1 , stretcher claim 1 , or other platform used to transport or support human or patient care.6. A medical vigilance system comprising crowd sourcing of data that can be utilized by social networks to determine clinically significant impacts from various therapies claim 1 , remedies and other treatments of physiological conditions.7. A medical vigilance system comprising a distributed healthcare social network that brings together family claim 1 , relatives claim 1 , friends claim 1 , physicians and nurses into the healthcare delivery of patients.8. The medical vigilance system of claim 1 , further comprising continuous check-up from ...

OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS

The present invention employs an object information acquiring apparatus that includes a light source, a holding unit configured to hold an object, an acoustic receiving unit configured to receive an acoustic wave generated by irradiating light, which is emitted from the light source, on the object via the holding unit and convert the acoustic wave into an electric signal, a light measuring unit configured to measure the light emitted from the light source, a processing unit configured to calculate a light density distribution in the object based on the light measured by the light measuring unit, and generate property information of the inside of the object on the basis of the light density distribution and the electric signal, and a supporting unit configured to support the holding unit and at least a part of the light measuring unit to be removable independently from each other. 1. An object information acquiring apparatus comprising:a light source;a holding unit configured to hold an object;an acoustic receiving unit configured to receive an acoustic wave generated by irradiating light, which is emitted from the light source, on the object via the holding unit and convert the acoustic wave into an electric signal;a light measuring unit configured to measure the light emitted from the light source;a processing unit configured to calculate a light density distribution in the object based on the light measured by the light measuring unit, and generate property information of an inside of the object on the basis of the light density distribution and the electric signal; anda supporting unit configured to support the holding unit and at least a part of the light measuring unit to be removable independently from each other.2. The object information acquiring apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a light diffusing unit attached to the supporting unit; and', 'an imaging unit configured to image an optical pattern generated when the light is irradiated on the light ...

APPARATUS

Provided is an apparatus that can stably compress an inspection region and hence reduce a burden on a subject and a burden on an operator. 1. An apparatus comprising:a fixed compression plate and a movable compression plate configured to hold an inspection region of a subject, the movable compression plate being movable relative to the fixed compression plate in a direction in which the inspection region is compressed and released while a compression surface of the movable compression plate is maintained parallel to the fixed compression plate;a mechanism configured to move the movable compression plate;an illumination optical system configured to irradiate the inspection region held by the fixed compression plate and the movable compression plate with an electromagnetic wave; anda detector configured to receive the electromagnetic wave that is transmitted through the inspection region or an acoustic wave that is generated as the result of the irradiation with the electromagnetic wave,wherein the mechanism configured to move the movable compression plate includesa pair of linear guides configured to guide both end portions of the movable compression plate in a moving direction, anddrive mechanisms respectively provided along the linear guides and configured to drive the movable compression plate at the both end portions.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the drive mechanisms includea pair of lead screw shafts respectively provided along the pair of linear guides,a rotation shaft coupled with the pair of lead screw shafts through gears to simultaneously rotate the pair of lead screw shafts, andan electric drive mechanism having a motor configured to generate a driving force for rotating the rotation shaft.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a phase adjustment plate provided between one of the pair of lead screw shafts and the rotation shaft and configured to adjust a rotation phase of the one lead screw shaft with respect to a ...

Breast measurement apparatus

A breast measurement apparatus comprises a receptacle for surrounding a breast; a plurality of optical fibers for irradiating the breast with examination light and detecting transmitted scattered light from the breast; an inner image generation unit for generating an optical CT image concerning the breast according to a detection signal of the transmitted scattered light; an ultrasonic probe, arranged so as to face the inside of the receptacle, for scanning the breast with an ultrasonic wave and receiving a reflected wave from the breast; an image generation unit for generating an ultrasonic image concerning the breast according to the reflected wave; and a mechanism for injecting and discharging a liquid interface agent into and from the inside of the receptacle.

Method and Apparatus for Indicating the Emergence of an Ulcer

A method of monitoring a patient's foot forms a thermogram of the sole of at least one foot of the patient, and determines whether the thermogram presents at least one of a plurality of prescribed patterns. The method also compares the thermogram against a prior thermogram of the same foot, and produces output information indicating the emergence of an ulcer on a given portion on the at least one foot as a function of 1) whether the thermogram is determined to present the at least one pattern, and 2) the comparison with the prior thermogram, which shows non-ulcerated tissue at the given location.

MEASURING APPARATUS

A measuring apparatus has a holding unit for holding an object, and a probe including a receiving element for receiving through the holding unit an acoustic wave generated by the object irradiated with light. The light is applied to an object surface held by the holding unit. The probe is arranged such that a direction of a normal to the object surface held by the holding unit is nonparallel to a direction in which the receiving element exhibits its highest reception sensitivity. 114.-. (canceled)15. A measuring apparatus comprising:a holding unit configured to hold an object; anda plurality of receiving elements configured to receive, through said holding unit, an acoustic wave generated by the object irradiated with light, whereinsaid plurality of receiving elements are each respectively arranged such that a direction of a normal to an object surface held by said holding unit is non-parallel to a direction in which that receiving element exhibits the highest reception sensitivity.16. A measuring apparatus comprising:a holding unit configured to hold an object; anda plurality of receiving elements configured to receive, through said holding unit, an acoustic wave generated by the object irradiated with light,wherein said plurality of receiving elements are each respectively arranged such that a direction of a normal to an object surface at an intersection of a direction in which that receiving element exhibits the highest reception sensitivity and the object surface is non-parallel to the direction in which that receiving element exhibits the highest reception sensitivity.17. A measuring apparatus comprising:a holding unit configured to hold an object; anda plurality of receiving elements configured to receive, through said holding unit, an acoustic wave generated by the object irradiated with light,wherein said plurality of receiving elements are each respectively arranged such that an incident direction of the acoustic wave, which is generated from an object ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED TOTAL BODY IMAGING

An imaging station/booth for automated total body imaging having a small footprint and capable of quickly, efficiently, effectively, and consistently capturing multiple body images of a user or patient over time with minimal assistance from medical staff. 1. A total body imaging station comprising:an enclosed interior area;at least one door enabling a user to enter into the enclosed interior area;a plurality of cameras which together provide overlapping images of the user wherein the plurality of cameras exist in stationary positions and are not capable of repositioning.2. The total body imaging station of further comprising at least one light panel positioned near said plurality of cameras.3. The total body imaging station of further comprising one or more body positioning members located within said enclosed interior area which enable the user to accurately position his/her body for one or more predetermined body poses.4. The total body imaging station of wherein said one or more body positioning members each comprise a signaling component that signals the user that he/she has properly engaged the one or more body positioning members.5. The total body imaging station of wherein the signaling component comprises a light emitting component with capacitive touch sensors thereby enabling the one or more body positioning members to light up when properly engaged by the user.6. The total body imaging station of further comprising at least one image display device located within the enclosed interior area that is viewable by the user.7. The total body imaging station of wherein the enclosed interior area is defined by a front panel claim 2 , two opposing side panels claim 2 , a rear panel claim 2 , and a top cover member.8. The total body imaging station of wherein at least one of the opposing side panels functions as said at least one door.9. The total body imaging station of wherein said at least one door is located within one of the opposing side panels.10. The total ...

CONTOURED PROTRUSION FOR IMPROVING SPECTROSCOPIC MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD CONSTITUENTS

A noninvasive physiological sensor for measuring one or more physiological parameters of a medical patient can include a bump interposed between a light source and a photodetector. The bump can be placed in contact with body tissue of a patient and thereby reduce a thickness of the body tissue. As a result, an optical pathlength between the light source and the photodetector can be reduced. In addition, the sensor can include a heat sink that can direct heat away from the light source. Moreover, the sensor can include shielding in the optical path between the light source and the photodetector. The shielding can reduce noise received by the photodetector. 1. A noninvasive medical sensor configured to detect light attenuated by body tissue of a medical patient , the sensor comprising:a sensor housing comprising an upper shell and a lower shell pivotally connected together, the upper and lower shells each shaped to accept body tissue of a medical patient;one or more emitters disposed in the housing, the one or emitters configured to impinge light on the body tissue of the patient;one or more detectors disposed in the housing, the one or more detectors configured to receive the light after attenuation by the body tissue of the patient and to output one or more intensity signals responsive to the attenuated light; anda tissue thickness adjuster disposed in the housing, the tissue thickness adjuster positioned such that placement of the body tissue of the patient on the tissue thickness adjuster reduces a thickness of the body tissue and thereby increases a gain of the one or more intensity signals.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the tissue thickness adjuster comprises a protrusion configured to deform the body tissue.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is a partially cylindrical protrusion.4. The sensor of claim 3 , wherein the partially cylindrical protrusion comprises a lens.5. The sensor of claim 4 , wherein the partially cylindrical protrusion ...

Prediction and monitoring of clinical episodes

Apparatus and methods are provided including sensing at least one parameter of a subject while the subject sleeps. The parameter is analyzed, and a condition of the subject is determined at least in part responsively to the analysis. The subject is alerted to the condition only after the subject awakes. Other applications are also described.

Patient support apparatus and a medical imaging apparatus comprising the patient support apparatus

A patient support apparatus for a medical imaging apparatus includes a base unit and a table, wherein the table is designed so as to be movable relative to the base unit. A position detection apparatus detects a position of the table relative to the base unit, wherein the position detection apparatus has an optical sensor unit which includes a fiber optic element and a punched tape mask. The punched tape mask is movable relative to the optical sensor unit. Optical signals are transmitted via the fiber optic element.

Image guided radiation therapy

An image guided radiation therapy system comprises a radiation source to generate radiation. Radiation optics forms a therapeutic radiation beam from the therapeutic radiation from the radiation source. An imaging system forms an image of a target zone to control the radiation optics to direct the therapeutic radiation beam onto the target zone. The radiation optics is provided with an optics module configured to generate an imaging photonic beam endowed with optical angular momentum. The imaging system comprises a magnetic resonance assembly to receive magnetic resonance signals the from the target zone generated by imaging photonic beam endowed with optical angular momentum.

Medical diagnostic imaging apparatus

A medical diagnostic imaging apparatus according to an embodiment comprises: a bed device on which an examinee lies down; a gantry having a tunnel-shaped inner portion into which the bed device moves and inserts a table with which the examinee is in direct contact, and being configured to obtain information on an interior of the examinee by imaging the examinee located in the inner portion; and a control device configured to control drive of the bed device and the gantry. The medical diagnostic imaging apparatus further comprises a multi-degree-of-freedom support mechanism mounted at a position facing the bed device with the gantry interposed in between and configured to support the table based on a control by the control device in accordance with movement of the table.

Table for Performing Medical Procedures

The table for performing breast biopsies is characterized by features that enhance patient comfort and facilitate performance of the biopsy. An opening in the table allowing the breast to extend below the table top is formed in a removable insert. An area of the insert includes padding. An alternate insert having a different diameter opening may be selected based on patient breast size. Another insert having an asymmetrical opening may accommodate the patient's arm when it is desirable to position both the arm and breast of the patient below the table top. The table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section to support the patient in multiple positions. A removable pad may be placed over the insert. An end portion for padding the hip of the patient is thicker than an end portion for padding the head/neck of the patient. 1. Apparatus comprising:a table top including a rigid platform with an opening for receiving one of a plurality of interchangeable inserts, each insert including a rigid member and a port through which a portion of a patient's body extends during a medical procedure, wherein a first one of the interchangeable inserts is characterized by a different size port than a second one of the interchangeable inserts; anda base including an upright pillar member connected to the table top, the pillar member being positioned to one side of the table top such that the table top is cantilevered and an area beneath the table top is accessible for positioning equipment for performing the medical procedure.2. The apparatus of wherein the second one of the interchangeable inserts is characterized by an asymmetrical opening.3. The apparatus of wherein the table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section.4. The apparatus of wherein the pillar member is contoured to match elevations of the distal end sections relative to the central section of the table ...

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

BONE MINERAL DENSITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

A support mechanism may maintain a middle phalanx in a fixed position relative to an imaging sensor/receptor during a bone mineral density (BMD) test. The mechanism may comprise a flat hand plate and a cover. The cover may be shaped so that it guides the finger towards the target area of the receptor. The cover may be raised slightly above the hand plate. A hand may be placed in the mechanism with the palm facing downwards, resting on the hand plate, and the middle finger raised and resting flat on an imaging receptor. A musculoskeletal response may ensure that the middle phalanx remains proximate the imaging receptor for the duration of the BMD Test. 1. A apparatus comprising:a first alignment portion;a second alignment portion; anda recessed portion attached to and positioned between the first alignment portion and the second alignment portion, wherein a surface of the recessed portion is shaped to conform to a shape of an object for positioning the object within the recessed portion.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plate for facilitating positioning of the object within the recessed portion.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the recessed portion is concave to conform to a shape of the object.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a body part.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a finger.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the object comprises a finger of a hand; andthe plate is configured to support a palm of the hand.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a middle finger.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a finger of a non-dominant hand.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to facilitate alignment of a region of the object within the apparatus.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein:the object comprises a finger; andthe region comprises a joint between an intermediate phalanx and a proximal phalanx of the finger. ...

MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS WITH ILLUMINATION UNIT

A medical imaging apparatus, in particular a magnetic resonance apparatus, has a data acquisition scanner, a patient receiving region, which is surrounded at least partially by the data acquisition scanner, and an illumination unit. The illumination unit has a light-generating unit and a light-emitting unit, and the light-generating unit is situated outside the patient receiving region. 1. A medical imaging apparatus comprising:a medical data acquisition scanner having a patient-receiving region therein that is at least partially surrounded by said medical data acquisition scanner;an illumination unit; andsaid illumination unit comprising a light-generating unit and a light-emitting unit in optical communication with said light-generating unit, said light-generating unit being situated outside of said patient receiving region.2. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said light-emitting unit comprises a luminous mesh.3. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said luminous mesh comprises at least one side-light fiber.4. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said light-emitting unit is situated inside said patient receiving region.5. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said light-generating unit comprises at least one light-emitting diode.6. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said light-generating unit is situated outside of said medical data acquisition scanner.7. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said illumination unit comprises a light transmission unit between said light-emitting unit and said light-generating unit.8. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said light transmission unit is formed as one piece with said light-emitting unit.9. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said medical data acquisition scanner is a magnetic resonance data acquisition scanner. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a medical imaging apparatus with a data ...

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCLE STRENGTH

The present invention relates to a system for measuring lower extremity muscle strength, and more particularly, to a system for measuring lower extremity muscle strength which can effectively measure or train lower extremity muscle strength by means of a simpler method. 1. A system for measuring lower extremity muscle strength , comprising:a sitting part on which an object to be measured sits;a sensing unit mounted on the sitting part or at a portion of the object to be measured contacting the sitting part; anda ground reaction force measuring unit measuring a ground reaction force generated by a lower extremity of the object to be measured,wherein the sensing unit senses whether the object to be measured is separated from the sitting part.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit senses the moment that a hip or a thigh of the object to be measured is attached on the sitting part and is separated from the sitting part.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit is provided as a switch which is mounted at a hip or a thigh of the object to be measured and is detachable and when the hip or the thigh of the object to be measured is separated from the sitting part claim 1 , the switch is switched to an on or off state.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit is provided as a switch which is mounted at a hip or a thigh of the object to be measured and is detachable and provides information on timing when the hip or the thigh of the object to be measured is separated from the sitting part.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing unit includes:a first sensing element mounted at a hip or a thigh of the object to be measured; anda second sensing element mounted at a position contacting the first sensing element at the sitting part.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ground reaction force measuring unit includes:a first ground reaction force measuring unit provided at one lower extremity; anda second ground reaction force measuring unit ...

Wrist Joint Performance Measuring Device

A wrist joint performance measuring device includes a base having a seat and two positioning arms on two sides of the seat. A switching device is pivotably mounted to the base. A forearm support is connected to the switching device. A measurement device includes a pivotal seat, a torque meter, a first handle, and a second handle. The pivotal seat is pivotably connected to the forearm support. The torque meter is mounted to the pivotal seat. The first handle or the second handle is connected to a force receiving end of the torque meter. The forearm support and the measurement device are movable by the switching device to one of the two positioning arms and are positioned by the one of the two positioning arms. 1. A wrist joint performance measuring device comprising:a base including a seat and two positioning arms on two sides of the seat;a switching device pivotably mounted to the base;a forearm support connected to the switching device; anda measurement device including a pivotal seat, a torque meter, a first handle, and a second handle, with the pivotal seat pivotably connected to the forearm support, with the torque meter mounted to the pivotal seat, with the first handle or the second handle connected to a force receiving end of the torque meter,wherein the forearm support and the measurement device are movable by the switching device to one of the two positioning arms and are positioned by the one of the two positioning arms.2. The wrist joint performance measuring device as claimed in claim 1 , with the forearm support including a bottom board and a forearm positioning portion claim 1 , with the bottom board connected to the switching device claim 1 , and with the forearm positioning portion mounted on top of the bottom board.3. The wrist joint performance measuring device as claimed in claim 2 , with the bottom board including a guiding groove and an extension arm movably received in the guiding groove claim 2 , with the extension arm including an end located ...

ARM-FASTENING DEVICE FOR MEASURING PULSE AND METHOD THEREOF

An arm-fastening device may comprise: a guide part for elastically fastening a first recessed point in the lower part of the radius of an arm of a user and a second recessed point in the lower part of the ulna of the arm of the user; a measurement part for, when the arm is fastened, measuring the length of the arm, the length being from a reference surface to the point where the guide part fastens the first recessed point and the second recessed point; and a determination part for determining whether the arm is fastened according to the result of a comparison of the measured length of the arm with a reference length used for determining whether the arm is fastened. 1. An arm fastening device comprising:a guide portion configured to flexibly fasten a first recessed point and a second recessed point, where the first recessed point is below a radius of an arm of a user and the second recessed point is below an ulna of the arm;a measurer configured to measure an arm length when the arm is fastened, the arm length being a length from a point at which the arm is fastened by the guide portion to a reference face; anda determiner configured to compare the measured arm length to a reference length used for determining whether the arm is fastened and determine whether the arm is fastened based on a comparison result.2. The arm fastening device of claim 1 , further comprising:a guide line providing portion configured to provide a guide line for measuring a pulse of the user when the determiner determines that the arm is fastened.3. The arm fastening device of claim 2 , wherein the guide line providing portion is configured to select a guide line pattern from one or more guide line patterns and provide the selected guide line pattern.4. The arm fastening device of claim 3 , wherein the guide line providing portion is configured to adjust an interval of the guide line based on the arm length.5. The arm fastening device of claim 2 , wherein the guide line providing portion is ...

MRI TRANSPORTER APPARATUS AND METHODS

A smart system and methods for coupling a medical transporter apparatus with an imaging apparatus, involving: a smart docking module comprising at least one coupler responsive to a controller operable by a set of executable instructions, the smart docking module comprising a non-magnetic material; and the smart docking module configured by the controller to automatically perform at least one of: position, dock, engage, latch, lock, interlock, release, emergency-release, quick-release, disengage, emergency-disengage, and quick-disengage the medical transporter apparatus in relation to the imaging apparatus. 1. A smart system for coupling a medical transporter apparatus with an imaging apparatus , comprising:a smart docking module comprising at least one coupler responsive to a controller operable by a set of executable instructions,the smart docking module comprising a non-magnetic material; andthe smart docking module configured by the controller to automatically perform at least one of: position, dock, engage, latch, lock, interlock, release, emergency-release, quick-release, disengage, emergency-disengage, and quick-disengage the medical transporter apparatus in relation to the imaging apparatus.2. The smart system of claim 1 , wherein the medical transporter apparatus is configured to accommodate a patient and comprises at least one of: a magnetic imaging table claim 1 , a surgery table claim 1 , a cart claim 1 , a bed claim 1 , a frame claim 1 , a mattress claim 1 , a gurney claim 1 , and a stretcher.3. The smart system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging apparatus comprises at least one of a magnetic resonance imaging machine claim 1 , a magnetic resonance angiography machine claim 1 , a nuclear magnetic resonance machine claim 1 , and any other type of magnetic imaging machine.4. The smart system of claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises at least one of: a computer claim 1 , a processor claim 1 , a processing unit claim 1 , a power source claim 1 , a memory ...

Unilateral magnetic resonance scanning device for medical diagnostics

Disclosed is a scanning device for magnetic resonance imaging for medical diagnostics, more particularly for dental-medical diagnostics or ENT diagnostics, having a main magnet for generating a static main magnetic field having a homogeneous region, and having at least one transmitting and/or receiving coil for emitting and/or receiving a radio-frequency magnetic field. Provision is made, in particular, for the main magnet to be formed by two poles of magnetically opposite polarities at the end side, such that the static main magnetic field generated by the two poles at the end sides thereof, including the homogeneous region, projects beyond the end sides of the poles.

SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING ANATOMICAL FEATURE ORIENTATION

The systems and methods disclosed herein provide determination of an orientation of a feature towards a reference target. As a non-limiting example, a system consistent with the present disclosure may include a processor, a memory, and a single camera affixed to the ceiling of a room occupied by a person. The system may analyze images from the camera to identify any objects in the room and their locations. Once the system has identified an object and its location, the system may prompt the person to look directly at the object. The camera may then record an image of the user looking at the object. The processor may analyze the image to determine the location of the user's head and, combined with the known location of the object and the known location of the camera, determine the direction that the user is facing. This direction may be treated as a reference value, or “ground truth.” The captured image may be associated with the direction, and the combination may be used as training input into an application. 1. An apparatus for determining an orientation of an anatomical feature , comprising: identify an anatomical feature of a subject within an environment; and', 'determine a location of the anatomical feature of the subject within the environment; and, 'anatomical feature location determination logic to prompt the subject to orient the anatomical feature toward a target within the environment;', 'determine a location of the target within the environment; and', 'determine an orientation of the anatomical feature based on the location of the anatomical feature and the location of the target., 'orientation reference logic to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the orientation reference logic is further to cause a camera to capture an image of the anatomical feature of the subject oriented toward the location of the target.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the orientation reference logic is further to:determine metadata based upon the determined orientation of ...

Method and Apparatus for Accurate Placement of Electrocardiogram Electrodes

A method for guiding electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode placement on a person includes acquiring an image of the person, identifying an externally discernable anatomical landmark on the image, determining target locations for first through nth electrodes as a function of the location of the landmark, and highlighting the target locations on the person. A system for guiding placement of ECG electrodes comprises an imaging device, an illumination source, a processor, and machine readable instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, identify at least one marker in an image acquired by the imaging device, determine, as a function of the location of the at least one marker, target locations on the person at which first through nth ECG electrodes should be placed, and cause the illumination source to illuminate the first through nth target locations. 1. A method for guiding electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode placement on a person comprising:acquiring an image of the person;identifying at least one externally discernable anatomical landmark on the image;determining target locations for first through nth ECG electrodes as a function of the location of the at least one identified landmark; andhighlighting the target locations on the person.2. The method of wherein the first through nth target locations are highlighted one at a time.3. The method of wherein an electrode is associated with each target location claim 2 , and the method includes:assessing whether the actual location of each electrode with respect to its target location satisfies at least one acceptance criterion, and, in response to the assessing step,issuing an electrode placement status indication.4. The method of wherein the status indication is a non-acceptability indication of refraining from highlighting a next target location T(i=2 claim 3 , 3 claim 3 , . . . n) until the assessment reveals that the currently highlighted target location T(i=1 claim 3 , 2 claim 3 , . . . n−1) satisfies the ...

MICROWAVE TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a microwave tomography apparatus is an apparatus which measures microwave tomograph of a subject which is inserted into a medium container including: a plurality of antennas which is located in the medium container and transmits and receives an electromagnetic wave; a plurality of transceivers which, when a radio wave signal transmitted from one of the plurality of antennas is simultaneously received by the remaining antennas of the plurality of antennas, measures intensity and phase information of the radio wave signal received from the remaining antennas; and a controller which generates an image using the values measured by the plurality of transceivers. 1. A microwave tomography apparatus in a system which measures microwave tomograph of a subject which is inserted into a medium container , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of antennas which is located in the medium container and transmits and receives an electromagnetic wave;a plurality of transceivers which, when a radio wave signal transmitted from one of the plurality of antennas is simultaneously received by the remaining antennas of the plurality of antennas, measures intensity and phase information of the radio wave signal received from the remaining antennas; anda controller which generates an image using the values measured by the plurality of transceivers.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller controls to perform primary measurement which measures the intensity and phase information of the radio wave signal in a state when the subject is not present in the medium container and controls to perform secondary measurement of the intensity and phase information of the radio wave signal in a state when the measuring subject is inserted into the medium container.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of transceivers is connected to the plurality of antennas by one to one correspondence.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

Systems and methods of creating in vivo medical images of tissue near a cavity

Systems and methods of forming optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of tissue near a cavity of subject are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of forming an image includes transmitting light pulses toward a region of interest near the cavity and receiving light backscattered from the region of interest using an imaging probe. The imaging probe includes a nosepiece configured to be at least partially received into the cavity. An image of the region of interest is formed using the backscattered light received from the region of interest.

THE COLLECTION OF MEDICAL DATA

A system and method for assessing a patient's balancing ability in order to facilitate ascertaining the patient's current medical status. The system includes a balance plate for measuring the center of gravity dynamic weight distribution in combination with a sensor for measuring the patient's fine motor skills. 1. A system for assessing a patient's balancing ability in order to facilitate ascertaining the patient's current medical status , the system comprising:a balance plate for measuring Center of Gravity (COG) dynamic weight distribution data of the patient, said balance plate including at least one load cell;a handgrip sensor for measuring grip strength data of the patient;a local processor in operative communication with said balance plate and said handgrip sensor, said local processor being configured to generate data pertaining to the patient's fine motor skills based on the grip strength data generated by said handgrip sensor; andan electronic database configured to receive the COG dynamic weight distribution data and the grip strength data from said local processor, said electronic database being accessible over a communications network.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a removable memory storage device configured to store the patient's data from said local processor for delivery to said electronic database.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said removable memory storage device is a USB flash drive.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said local processor is a laptop computer.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said balance plate includes four load cells.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said balance plate is configured to measure an extent of variation of the center of gravity of the patient over a predetermined time period.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the predetermined time period is at least 30 seconds.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein said local processor is configured to generate a trace over time of a position of a center of gravity ...

Positioning a wearable device for data collection

Wearable devices are described herein including at least two photodetectors and a mount configured to mount the at least two photodetectors to an external surface of a wearer. The at least two photodetectors are configured to detect alignment between the wearable device and a target on or in the body of the wearer (e.g., to detect the location of vasculature within the body of the wearer relative to the at least two photodetectors). Alignment of the at least two photodetectors relative to the target could enable detection of one or more physiological properties of the wearer. For example, the wearable device could include a sensor configured to detect a property of the target when the sensor is above the target, and alignment of the target relative to the at least two photodetectors could include the sensor being located above the target. 1. A wearable device , comprising:at least two photodetectors, wherein the at least two photodetectors are configured to detect alignment of a target relative to the at least two photodetectors;a mount configured to mount the at least two photodetectors to an external body surface proximate to the target; anda controller configured to operate the at least two photodetectors to detect alignment of the target relative to the at least two photodetectors.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the external body surface is a wrist location.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the target is a portion of subsurface vasculature.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:an actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to control the location of the at least two photodetectors relative to the target, and wherein the controller is configured to operate the actuator to align the at least two photodetectors relative to the target.5. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising:a user interface, wherein the user interface is configured to indicate information relating to adjustment of the wearable device to align ...

Medical image diagnostic apparatus

Reference part selection objects indicating the position and direction of the reference part of an object are displayed at a plurality of positions together with a body position setting image 3 A showing the positional relationship between a scanning unit 10 and the object. Then, when a reference part selection object at an arbitrary position is selected, a body position corresponding to the selected object is set as a scanning condition. In addition, the display is switched to a body position setting image corresponding to the selected object.

BED BOARD COMPOSED OF BASALT FIBERS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC BED OF A MEDICAL APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BED BOARD

A bed board for a diagnostic bed of a medical examination apparatus is formed in a material that includes basalt fibers. The bed board may have a bed board body composed of basalt fibers and a filler in a predetermined ratio, or may be formed by a hollow shell, composed of basalt fibers and a binder in a predetermined ratio, with the hollow shell being filled by a filler material. 1. A bed board for a diagnostic bed of a medical examination apparatus , said diagnostic bed comprising a bed frame and a drive device , said bed board comprising:a bed board body having a size and shape that fits within said bed frame so as to allow said bed board body to be driven relative to the bed frame by the driving device; andsaid bed board body being comprised of a material that includes basalt fibers.2. A bed board as claimed in wherein said material comprises basalt fibers bound with a binder in a predetermined ratio.3. A bed board as claimed in wherein said bed board body comprises a shell and a lightweight filler claim 1 , said shell being comprised of basalt fibers bound with a binder in a predetermined ratio claim 1 , and said interior of said shell being hollow and being filled with the lightweight filler.4. A diagnostic bed for a medical apparatus claim 1 , said diagnostic bed comprising:a supporting device;a bed frame that supports said supporting device;a bed board situated in said bed frame and supported by said supporting device;a driving device that drives the bed board so as to move relative to the bed frame; andsaid bed board being comprised of a material that includes basalt fibers.5. A bed board as claimed in wherein said material comprises basalt fibers bound with a binder in a predetermined ratio.6. A bed board as claimed in wherein said bed board comprises a shell and a lightweight filler claim 4 , said shell being comprised of basalt fibers bound with a binder in a predetermined ratio claim 4 , and said interior of said shell being hollow and being filled with ...

BREAST COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM

The present invention provides a breast computed tomography system in which the body motion and the pain of an examinee during capturing of images of the breast are reduced. The breast computed tomography system includes a gantry accommodating a light emitting unit that radiates light onto the breast. The gantry includes a gripper having a right gripping portion and a left gripping portion. 1. A breast computed tomography system comprising:a light emitting unit configured to emit light to a breast of an examinee;a scanning unit configured to move the light emitting unit to different positions relative to the breast;a detection unit configured to detect waves extracted from a region of the breast irradiated with the light;a gantry accommodating the light emitting unit and the detection unit, the gantry including a front plate configured to be adjacent to the examinee;a breast insertion section communicating with an opening in the front plate; anda gripper secured to the gantry,wherein the gripper includes a right gripping portion and a left gripping portion.2. The breast computed tomography system according to claim 1 ,wherein the right gripping portion and the left gripping portion are located on one side and the other side of a vertical plane, andwherein the vertical plane includes a central axis perpendicular to the front plate and passing through a center of the opening.3. The breast computed tomography system according to claim 2 , wherein the vertical plane is parallel to a vertical direction.4. The breast computed tomography system according to claim 1 , wherein the right gripping portion is located at a right side with respect to the opening in a direction perpendicular to the vertical plane claim 1 , and the left gripping portion is located at a left side with respect to the opening in the direction perpendicular to the vertical plane.5. The breast computed tomography system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a leg mount disposed next to the gantry ...

Method And Apparatus For Cuff-Less Blood Pressure Measurement In A Mobile Device

A system and method is presented for cuff-less blood pressure measurement in a mobile device. A key aspect of this disclosure is the discovery of a new location for blood pressure measurement at the fingertip of a subject and that reflectance-mode photoplethysmography can be used to help make this measurement. Through experiments in human subjects, it was discovered that it is indeed possible to measure systemic blood pressure by having a subject press the fingertip against a reflectance-mode photo-plethysmography-force sensor unit under visual guidance and then compute blood pressure from the resulting variable-amplitude blood volume oscillations and applied pressure via an oscillometric algorithm. 1. A mobile device , comprisinga housing defining two opposing exterior surfaces;a processor enclosed within the housing;a display unit integrated into a first of the two opposing exterior surfaces;a sensing unit integrated into a second of the two opposing exterior surfaces and configured to measure blood pressure at a fingertip of a user, wherein the sensing unit includes a reflectance-mode photo-plethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to measure blood volume oscillations and a force sensor configured to measure pressure applied by the fingertip, such that the force sensor is placed on top of the PPG sensor as it relates to the second exterior surface;a visual guide disposed on the same exterior surface as the sensing unit and arranged in relation to the sensing unit, such that the visual guide is an indicia for placement of the fingertip in relation to the sensing unit; and measure pressure applied to the sensing unit by a fingertip of a user,', 'measure blood volume oscillations in the fingertip,', 'guide the user via the display unit to vary pressure being applied to the sensing unit by the fingertip while the blood volume oscillations and pressure are measured,', 'generate an oscillogram from the measured pressure and the measured blood volume oscillations, where ...

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A USER WHEN POSITIONING AN ACCESSORY FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE EXAMINATION

In a method and apparatus for supporting a user when positioning an accessory for a magnetic resonance examination on an examination object, the actual position of the accessory is acquired by an acquisition unit, and a target position of the accessory is determined by a detection unit. The actual position and the target position of the accessory are compared with regard to deviation of the actual position from the target position of the accessory. Output information representing any deviation that is found to exist is provided to a user via an output unit. 1. A method for supporting a user when positioning an accessory , for conducting a magnetic resonance (MR) examination of an examination subject in an MR scanner , said method comprising:operating an acquisition unit in order to acquire an actual position of the accessory in the MR scanner;operating a detection unit in order to determine a target position of the accessory;in a computer, comparing the actual position of the accessory with the target position of the accessory in order to identify a deviation of the actual position of the accessory from the target position of the accessory; andproviding output information to the user that represents said deviation, via an output unit.2. A method as claimed in comprising:in said computer, when a deviation of the actual position of the accessory from the target position of the accessory exists, determining, in said detection unit, a position correction of the accessory that is needed in order to remove said deviation;in said detection unit, generating further output information that represents said position correction; andproviding said additional output information to the user via said output unit.3. A method as claimed in wherein said accessory is a radio-frequency antenna placeable on the examination object in order to acquire MR signals from the examination object.4. A method as claimed in comprising using a sensor as said acquisition unit in order to acquire the ...

ELECTRONIC ECOSYSTEM FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM

A system comprises a storage device, a piece of medical equipment, a portable computing device, and a hub portal. The piece of medical equipment has at least one electrically powered feature and comprises either a medical examination table or a storage cabinet. The storage device is operable to store data and is remotely located relative to the first piece of medical equipment and relative to the portable computing device. The hub portal is operable to provide communication of one or both of data or commands between the storage device, the piece of medical equipment, and the portable computing device. A method includes enablement or activation of an electrically powered feature of medical equipment upon entry of a portable computing device into a medical examination room. The method also includes disablement or further activation of the electrically powered feature upon exit of the portable computing device from the medical examination room. 121-. (canceled)22. A method comprising:(a) emanating a wireless signal from a communication hub assembly located in an examination room, wherein the communication hub assembly is in communication with a remote server;(b) sensing, by a proximity sensor located in the examination room, the presence or absence of a portable computing device in the examination room;(c) forming a wireless connection between the portable computing device and the communication hub assembly via the wireless signal in response to the proximity sensor sensing the presence of the portable computing device in the examination room; and(d) in response to forming the wireless connection between the portable computing device and the communication hub, enabling access to a medical device located in the examination room,wherein the communication hub assembly maintains communication with the remote server in the absence of the portable computing device in the examination room.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the enabling access to the medical device comprises ...

IMAGING SYSTEM FOR SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER

This invention provides a non-invasive diagnosis system that is not only capable of producing high-resolution, three-dimensional images of abnormalities of tissue growth inside the body but, it can also detect the type of abnormalities and their location using multispectral imaging techniques. It is possible to provide a portable, non-invasive device that is handheld and with which women may use to screen themselves for early detection of breast cancer without the need to visit a physician. As the present invention uses broadband sources and/or multiple coherent sources, secondary factors such as oxygen metabolism or blood volume associated with the cancer tissues could also be detected to provide further verification of the type. This invention would raise the accuracy of diagnosis and reduce the rate of false positives and false negatives. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for detection of breast cancer using a user device , the method comprising:emitting an optical signal via a light source of the user device, the user device having a cavity configured to at least partly enclose a tissue of a user;enabling interaction between the emitted optical signal and one or more portions of the tissue, the interaction producing one or more returning optical signals;detecting the one or more returning optical signals via one or more light detectors of the user device;comparing an optical characteristic associated with each of the one or more returning optical signals with one or more optical characteristics corresponding to an interaction with breast tumor cells;based on a determination that a correlation exists between the compared optical characteristic and the one or more optical characteristics corresponding to an interaction with breast tumor cells, determining a position of at least one of the one or more portions of the tissue.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein each of the light source and the one or more light detectors is disposed between an inner wall and an outer ...

Method And Apparatus For Cuff-Less Blood Pressure Measurement In A Mobile Device

A system and method is presented for cuff-less blood pressure measurement in a mobile device. A key aspect of this disclosure is the discovery of a new location for blood pressure measurement at the fingertip of a subject and that reflectance-mode photoplethysmography can be used to help make this measurement. Through experiments in human subjects, it was discovered that it is indeed possible to measure systemic blood pressure by having a subject press the fingertip against a reflectance-mode photo-plethysmography-force sensor unit under visual guidance and then compute blood pressure from the resulting variable-amplitude blood volume oscillations and applied pressure via an oscillometric algorithm. 120.-. (canceled)21. A mobile device , comprising:a housing defining two opposing exterior surfaces, each of the opposing exterior surfaces being substantially planar;a processor enclosed within the housing; a reflectance-mode photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor integrated into the housing and configured to measure blood volume oscillations;', 'a force sensor disposed underneath the display unit and configured to measure applied pressure;', 'a visual guide on the display unit, such that the visual guide is an indicia for placement of the fingertip on the device; and', 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium enclosed in the housing that stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:', 'measure pressure applied to the sensing unit by a fingertip of a user,', 'measure blood volume oscillations in the fingertip,, 'a display unit integrated into a first of the two opposing exterior surfaces;'} calculate a blood pressure value from the oscillogram, and', 'present the blood pressure value on the display unit., 'generate an oscillogram from the measured pressure and the measured blood volume oscillations, where the oscillogram plots amplitude of blood volume oscillations as a function of the measured pressure,'}, 'guide the user via the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING JOINT PERFORMANCE

The present invention is generally directed to apparatuses and methods for evaluating the amount of “play” in a joint. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that quantifies the rotation of the tibia in response to a known torque. The apparatus is configured to minimize the influence of other joints on the rotation analysis. Other embodiments provide data related to movement of the tibia in other degrees of freedom. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus for evaluating the performance of the knee of a patient's leg in multiple degrees of freedom , said patient having a femur , a knee , a tibia , an ankle and a foot , said apparatus comprising:A) a frame;B) a device for securing said femur of said patient relative to said frame;C) a foot accepting element configured to detachably receive at least a portion of the foot of a user; 1) a first pivot subassembly configured to transfer a first torque to said tibia causing movement of said tibia relative to said femur in a first degree of freedom, said first pivot subassembly includes first and second portions having a pivotable connection therebetween along a first pivot axis; and', '2) a second pivot subassembly configured to transfer a second torque to said tibia causing movement of said tibia relative to said femur in a second degree of freedom, wherein said second pivot subassembly includes first and second portions having a pivotable connection therebetween along a second pivot axis, wherein said second pivot axis is substantially perpendicular to said first pivot axis and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said tibia of said patient in use;, 'D) a multi-axis pivoting assembly attached intermediate said foot accepting element and said frame, said multi-axis pivoting assembly configured to facilitate multi-axis pivoting of said foot accepting element relative to said frame and said multi-axis pivoting assembly itself comprisingE) a first angle measuring device configured to measure angular displacement of ...

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE BORE ORIENTATION

A method, a system, and an article of manufacture are disclosed for obtaining imaging data from human head, jaws, sinuses, extremities and even full body, while standing, sitting or lying down. The disclosed MRI system is configured to accommodate patient shoulders in some embodiments. In various embodiments the cross section of the bore may be circular, oval, or any other appropriate and useful geometric shape. In some embodiments the body of the MRI scanner is rotatably mounted on a variable height stand to adjust for any orientation of the patient and patient's body parts. 1. An adjustable bore-orientation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner system comprising:an MRI scanner body having at least one bore deployed therein;a height-adjustable stand, a first end of which is placed on a floor and to a second end of which the MRI scanner body is rotatably mounted, wherein an axis of rotation of the MRI scanner body is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal centerline of the bore; andwherein the MRI scanner body travels upward and downward by adjusting a height of the height-adjustable stand.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a field magnet of the system is Cryogen Free (CF).3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a cryocooler device configured to cool the field magnet.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a moveable height and position adjustable chair that is configured to be optionally transformed into a narrow bed.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stand is configured to be manually moved on the floor.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a field magnet of the system is surrounded by a shield magnet and the field magnet and the shield magnet are superconducting magnets configured to produce a stable and constant magnetic field or wherein the shield magnet is at least partially passive.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein coils of a field magnet of the system and a shield magnet of the system are connected in series and operate in persistent ...

SUBJECT INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING SUBJECT INFORMATION

A subject information acquisition apparatus includes at least one first detection element and at least one second detection element configured to output signals with polarities opposite to each other upon receiving acoustic waves propagated from a subject, and a signal processing unit configured to acquire information on the subject by using a differential signal obtained based on a difference between the signals output from the first and the second detection elements. 1. A subject information acquisition apparatus , comprising:at least one first detection element and at least one second detection element, wherein the first detection element is configured to output signals with polarities opposite to the second detection element, upon receiving acoustic waves propagated from a subject; anda signal processing unit configured to acquire information on the subject by using a differential signal obtained based on a difference between signals output from the first and the second detection elements.2. The subject information acquisition apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of the second detection elements, wherein the differential signal is based on a difference between the signal output from the first detection element and a composite signal obtained by combining a plurality of signals output from the plurality of the second detection elements.3. The subject information acquisition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first and the second detection elements each include:a detection unit configured to detect the acoustic waves and output a detection signal; andan amplifying unit configured to amplify the detection signal.4. The subject information acquisition apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the detection unit is a capacitive pressure sensitive element having one terminal connected to the amplifying unit and another terminal connected to a power source, andwherein the first and the second detection elements are opposite to each ...

VESTIBULAR TESTING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Apparatus and methods for estimating a vestibular function of a subject include a motion platform for supporting a subject and an input device configured to receive confidence ratings from the subject. The motion platform is configured to execute one or more motions. The confidence ratings are related to the subject's perception of the one or more motions. The apparatus further includes a processer configured to fit a cumulative distribution function to the confidence ratings, determine a relationship configured to link the cumulative distribution function to an underlying noise distribution, and output parameters associated with the vestibular function based at least in part on the relationship. 1. An apparatus for estimating a vestibular function of a subject , the apparatus comprising:a motion platform for supporting a subject, wherein the motion platform is configured to execute one or more motions;an input device configured to receive confidence ratings from the subject, wherein the confidence ratings are related to the subject's perceptions of the one or more motions; and fit a cumulative distribution function to the confidence ratings,', 'determine a relationship configured to link the cumulative distribution function to an underlying noise distribution, and', 'output a plurality of parameters associated with the vestibular function based at least in part on the relationship, wherein the plurality of parameters provides an estimate of the vestibular function of the subject., 'one or more processing devices configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the relationship is represented by a scaling parameter configured to link the cumulative distribution function associated with the confidence ratings to a cumulative distribution function associated with the underlying noise distribution.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of parameters includes the scaling parameter.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cumulative distribution function ...

MULTISPECTRAL MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF

A multispectral medical imaging device includes illumination devices arranged to illuminate target tissue. The illumination devices emit light of different near-infrared wavelength bands. The device further includes an objective lens, a near-infrared image sensor positioned to capture image frames reflected from the target tissue, and a visible-light image sensor positioned to capture image frames reflected from the target tissue. A processor is configured to modulate near-infrared light output of the plurality of illumination devices to illuminate the target tissue. The processor is further configured to determine reflectance intensities from the image frames captured by the near-infrared image sensor and to generate a dynamic tissue oxygen saturation map of the target tissue using the reflectance intensities. The device further includes an output device connected to the processor for displaying the dynamic tissue oxygen saturation map. 1. A multispectral medical imaging device comprising:a plurality of illumination devices arranged to illuminate a target tissue, the plurality of illumination devices configured to emit light of different near-infrared wavelength bands;an objective lens;a near-infrared image sensor positioned to capture image frames reflected from the target tissue through the objective lens;a visible-light image sensor positioned to capture image frames reflected from the target tissue through the objective lens;a processor connected to the near-infrared image sensor, the visible-light image sensor, and the plurality of illumination devices, the processor configured to modulate near-infrared light output of the plurality of illumination devices to illuminate the target tissue, the processor further configured to determine reflectance intensities from the image frames captured by the near-infrared image sensor and to generate a dynamic tissue oxygen saturation map of the target tissue using the reflectance intensities; andan output device connected ...

MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS WITH A POSITIONING UNIT, AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSTION ON A POSITIONING SURFACE THEREOF

A medical imaging apparatus is designed to acquire medical imaging data of a patient during a medical imaging examination and has a medical data acquisition scanner, which has a patient reception area at least partially enclosed by the scanner, inside of which a body area of a patient for examination is situated during the medical imaging examination. A positioning unit has a projector and at least one positioning surface situated inside the patient reception area. The projector is designed to project at least one item of anatomical information onto the at least one positioning surface inside the patient reception area. 1. A medical imaging apparatus comprising:a medical image data acquisition scanner configured to acquire medical imaging data from a patient;said medical imaging data acquisition scanner having a patient reception area at least partially enclosed by said scanner, in which a body area of a patient is situated in order to acquire said medical imaging data therefrom; anda positioning unit comprising a projector and at least one positioning surface, which is situated inside the patient reception area, said projector being configured to project at least one item of anatomical information onto said at least one positioning surface inside said patient reception area at a location inside said patient reception area that is observable, via a direct, unaided line of sight, to a person outside of said patient reception area.2. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said positioning unit comprises a projector that projects a projection beam proceeding along a beam path claim 1 , and at least one deflector situated in the beam path that deflects said beam from said projector onto said at least one positioning surface.3. A medical imaging apparatus as claimed in wherein said positioning unit is configured to project said at least one item of anatomical information onto a body surface of the patient claim 1 , as said at least one positioning surface.4. A ...

INSTRUMENT FOR ACQUIRING CO-REGISTERED ORTHOGONAL FLUORESCENCE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC VOLUMETRIC PROJECTIONS OF TISSUE AND METHODS OF ITS USE

Disclosed are instruments and methods for acquiring co-registered orthogonal fluorescence and photoacoustic volumetric projections of an interrogated object. In an embodiment, an instrument includes an imaging tank filled with a liquid coupling medium. An object positioning mechanism is configured to position the interrogated object inside the coupling medium and to rotate the interrogated object. An optical excitation unit that is fixed with respect to the tank is configured to induce both fluorescence and photoacoustic responses inside the interrogated object using the same optical excitation spectrum and the same irradiation pattern at the surface of the interrogated object. An array of unfocused photoacoustic transducers is fixed with respect to the tank, and each element of the array is configured to detect photoacoustic signals generated inside the interrogated object. The array is arranged such that a plane connecting the rotation axis and a central portion of the array cuts through the interrogated object separating the two sides irradiated by the optical excitation unit. An optical detector that is fixed with respect to the tank is configured to register planar projections of sources of fluorescence generated inside the object. A data acquisition unit is configured to synchronize acquisition of photoacoustic data, acquisition of fluorescence data, optical excitation, and rotational position of the interrogated object. 1. An instrument for acquiring co-registered orthogonal fluorescence and photoacoustic volumetric projections , comprising:an imaging tank filled with liquid, the liquid comprising a coupling medium selected from the group consisting of: a single chemical, mixture, solution, suspension, emulsion or gel;an object positioning mechanism configured to position an interrogated object, or part thereof, inside the coupling medium in the tank and to rotate the interrogated object about a rotation axis relative to the tank;an optical excitation unit ...

OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

An optical imaging system for interfacing with a separate examination apparatus and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The optical imaging system can include an imaging housing including a housing enclosure and a housing receptor plate, a subject support mount, a cart including an extendable arm, an optical arrangement including an optical source, a cantilever mirror system, and the housing enclosure, and a detection optical path providing optical communication between the cantilever mirror system and an optical detector. The subject support mount allows optical illumination via at least one optical port. The extendable arm is affixed to the cart at one end and the optical arrangement at another end. The extendable arm can move from a retracted position to an extended position without contacting the subject support mount or the subject. 1. An optical imaging system for interfacing with a separate examination apparatus , the optical imaging system comprising:an imaging housing comprising a housing enclosure and a housing receptor plate, the housing enclosure and housing receptor plate are detachable from one another, and engaging the housing receptor plate with the housing enclosure forms an imaging compartment and substantially prevents external light from entering the imaging compartment;a subject support mount and the housing receptor plate are adapted to be positioned within the separate examination apparatus, the subject support mount adapted to receive a subject on a first support surface, the subject support mount comprising at least one optical port that allows optical illumination of the subject from a direction opposite the first support surface;a cart comprising an extendable arm;an optical arrangement comprising an optical source, a cantilever mirror system, and the housing enclosure;a detection optical path providing optical communication between the cantilever mirror system and an optical detector;the extendable arm having a first end ...

Device for non-invasive detection of skin problems associated with diabetes mellitus

A medical diagnostic apparatus includes a controller; a user interface; a platform having a horizontal surface; and at least one visible light image sensor positioned below the horizontal surface that is capable of producing a diagnostic visible light image of a bottom portion of a foot or feet positioned on the horizontal surface. At least a portion of the horizontal surface is transparent to visible light. The apparatus may further include at least one infrared image sensor positioned below the horizontal surface that is capable of producing a thermal image of the first target area. The apparatus may further include sensors positioned above the platform capable of producing diagnostic visible light images or thermal images of a top portion of the user's foot or feet. The apparatus may further include a weight measurement system coupled to the platform.

Breast Coil with a Mechanical Height Adjustment

A local coil for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is a breast coil that includes at least one height adjustment apparatus. 1. A local coil for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system , wherein:the local coil comprises a breast coil; andthe local coil comprises at least one height adjustment apparatus.2. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus comprises height-adjustable feet.3. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus comprises a plurality of adapters having identical or varying thicknesses claim 1 , and wherein at least one adapter of the plurality of adapters is configured for assembly under the breast coil.4. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus comprises a first tray and a second tray claim 1 , wherein the first tray and the second tray are moveable with respect to one another and are configured for height adjustment.5. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus comprises a latching apparatus configured for different heights.6. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus comprises a plurality of wedges claim 1 , and wherein each wedge of the plurality of wedges is configured for height adjustment.7. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus comprises a pneumatic apparatus configured for height adjustment.8. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the local coil is configured for height-adjustment by an electromechanical apparatus.9. The local coil of claim 1 , wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus is configured to adjust a height of the local coil; wherein the at least one height adjustment apparatus is configured to adjust a height of one or more breast cups of the local coil relative to a patient couch claim 1 , a bore claim 1 , or the patient couch and the bore; or wherein the at least one height ...

RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE AND RADIOGRAPHY PROTECTION UNIT

A radiographic imaging device comprising an imaging platform that includes an imaging surface on which a breast of a test subject is to be rested; a radiation irradiation section disposed to face the imaging surface and irradiates radiation at the imaging surface; a main radiation protection portion that is disposed at the side of a region between the radiation irradiation section and the imaging surface and that is adapted to protect the test subject from the radiation; and an auxiliary radiation protection portion disposed at a side portion of the main radiation protection portion, and that is movable between a protecting position, at which the auxiliary radiation protection portion is adapted to protect the test subject, and a non-protecting position, at which the auxiliary radiation protection portion is withdrawn from the protecting position. 1. A radiographic imaging device comprising:an imaging platform that includes an imaging surface on which a breast of a test subject is to be rested;a radiation irradiation section that is disposed to face the imaging surface and irradiates radiation at the imaging surface;a main radiation protection portion that is disposed at the side of a region between the radiation irradiation section and the imaging surface at which side the test subject is disposed, and that is adapted to protect the test subject from the radiation; andan auxiliary radiation protection portion that is disposed at a side portion of the main radiation protection portion, and that is movable between a protecting position, at which the auxiliary radiation protection portion is adapted to protect the test subject, and a non-protecting position, at which the auxiliary radiation protection portion is withdrawn from the protecting position.2. The radiographic imaging device according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary radiation protection portion is movable between the non-protecting position claim 1 , which is at a rearward side that is the opposite side ...

Ergonomic refraction station and method for using same

The ergonomic refraction station and procedure of use consists of a phoropter helmet, chair, work table, monitor and electronic circuit, which seeks to perform a refraction test in the conditions most similar to the usual work environment of the examinee, for this it consists of a lightweight phoropter helmet, which adjusts to the size of the user, made of transparent material to allow contact with its surroundings and execute the usual movements of head, neck, eyes and working distance, parameters that are captured by optical, distance and inclination sensors, located on the phoropter helmet or on the flexible and adjustable table with “swan neck” arms, so that once the patient places the phoropter helmet and sits on the chair and table, the sensors send information to a microprocessor that shall recognize the real working conditions of the patient and adapt them to the conditions of the ergonomic refraction station, such as: size of letters, aligned inclinations of head-eye-hand coordination with the vision charts, lighting and thus adequately projecting the reading chart on the table and the characters and graphics that the examinee shall read; It also includes removable multifocal lenses or in a test case with the appropriate coupling, noncircular eyepieces with a greater visual field than the traditional ones for the far, middle and near vision test and ocular covers.

FINGER INSERTS FOR A NAILFOLD IMAGING DEVICE

A finger insert for use with a nailfold imaging device includes a housing to receive the user's finger and an immersion substance (e.g., immersion oil), and a deformable pad that holds the user's finger in place during imaging, as well as prevent bubble formation in the substance. The housing includes a transparent wall to facilitate imaging of the finger. The transparent wall includes multiple angled portions that prevent or reduce contact between the nailfold and the wall, to ensure sufficient blood flow through the nailfold region for imaging. 1. (canceled)2. The system of claim 21 , the second wall defining:a first wall portion defining a portion of the opening, to abut against a distal interphalangeal joint of the finger of the user;a second wall portion adjacent to the first wall portion and angled with respect to the first wall portion; anda third wall portion adjacent to the second wall portion and angled with respect to the third wall portion,such that the second wall portion, the third wall portion, or both, abut against the nail of the finger of the user, to prevent or reduce contact between the nailfold and the second wall.3. The system of claim 2 , the first wall defining:a fourth wall portion defining a reminder portion of the opening and having the deformable pad coupled thereto;a fifth wall portion adjacent to the fourth wall portion; anda sixth wall portion adjacent to the fifth wall portion,such that the fifth wall portion and the sixth wall portion collectively define the landing region to receive the distal phalange of the finger of the subject during use.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the third wall portion and the sixth wall portion collectively define a nail space to accommodate a portion of the nail of the finger that extends beyond the distal phalange of the finger during use.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first wall portion is flat claim 3 , and wherein the fourth wall portion is curved.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein a cross ...

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR GENERATING A SET OF RECOMMENDED ORTHOTIC PRODUCTS

In an embodiment, the present invention is an apparatus, comprising: a foot mat; a depth sensing camera; an elevated foot platform that reduces or prevents rotational movement of a foot; a processor in communication with the depth sensing camera, the processor further configured to calculate the circumference of a user's leg based on data from the depth sensing camera while the user has one foot on the foot mat and one foot on the elevated foot platform, the processor further configured to select a recommended product for the user's knee or ankle from among a set of pre-manufactured candidate products for knees or ankles based at least in part upon the leg circumference of the user; and an output device to display information received from the processor, the information identifying the recommended product to the user. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a foot mat;a depth sensing camera;an elevated foot platform that reduces or prevents rotational movement of a foot;a processor in communication with the depth sensing camera, the processor further configured to calculate the circumference of a user's leg based on data from the depth sensing camera while the user has one foot on the foot mat and one foot on the elevated foot platform, the processor further configured to select a recommended product for the user's knee or ankle from among a set of pre-manufactured candidate products for knees or ankles based at least in part upon the leg circumference of the user; andan output device to display information received from the processor, the information identifying the recommended product to the user.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elevated foot platform comprises one claim 1 , two claim 1 , or three foot wells.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the foot mat is a pressure array foot mat claim 1 , wherein the processor is in communication with the pressure array foot mat claim 1 , the processor configured to receive a plurality of pressure measurements from the ...

NON-FIBER FLAT-PANEL BREAST DIFFUSION OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM

A breast diffusion optical tomography (DOT) device includes a light source, a detector, a mechanical driver and a contour acquisitor without using optical fiber and reduce the system complexity. The light source includes M1 number of multi-wavelength near-infrared light emitters for a continuous-wave mode and M2 number of laser diodes of different wavelengths for a frequency-domain mode. The detector includes N1 number of silicon photomultipliers for detecting near-infrared light in the continuous-wave mode and N2 number of silicon photomultipliers for detecting near-infrared light in the frequency-domain mode. The mechanical driver adjusts a distance between the light source and the detector. The contour acquisitor obtains the geometry of a patient's breast for reconstruction. The DOT device uses amplitude and phase information obtained in the frequency-domain mode to estimate initial optical parameters of tissues and then apply for reconstruction in the continuous-wave mode. 1. A breast diffusion optical tomography device comprising: a light source , a detector and an acquisitor;wherein the light source and the detector are movable along a predetermined direction;wherein the light source comprises a continuous-wave mode light source and a frequency-domain mode light source, the detector comprises a continuous-wave mode detector and a frequency-domain mode detector, and the acquisitor comprises a continuous-wave mode acquisitor and a frequency-domain mode acquisitor;wherein the continuous-wave mode light source comprises M1 number of multi-wavelength light emitters for a continuous-wave mode, and the frequency-domain mode light source comprises M2 number of laser diodes of different wavelengths for a frequency-domain mode, the continuous-wave mode detector comprises N1 number of silicon photomultipliers for a detection in the continuous-wave mode, and the frequency-domain mode detector comprises N2 number of silicon photomultipliers for a detection in the frequency ...

RADIODIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING RADIODIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

A breast imaging apparatus includes a radiation source that irradiates a breast of a subject with radiation, a radiation detector that detects the radiation transmitted through the breast to output a radiographic image, and an ultraviolet light source that performs irradiation of ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light source irradiates an imaging table, a face guard, a pressing plate, and the like with the ultraviolet light in a case where a turn-on command signal input from an operator through an input device is input. 1. A radiodiagnostic apparatus comprising:a radiation source that irradiates an imaging part of a subject with radiation;a radiation detector that detects the radiation transmitted through the imaging part to output a radiographic image; andan ultraviolet light source that performs irradiation of ultraviolet light.2. The radiodiagnostic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the ultraviolet light source emits the ultraviolet light having a central wavelength equal to or greater than 200 nm and equal to or less than 280 nm.3. The radiodiagnostic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the ultraviolet light source emits the ultraviolet light having a central wavelength equal to or greater than 200 nm and equal to or less than 230 nm.4. The radiodiagnostic apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of the ultraviolet light sources that emit the ultraviolet light of different wavelength ranges.5. The radiodiagnostic apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the plurality of ultraviolet light sources include a first ultraviolet light source that emits first ultraviolet light having relatively small influence on a human body, and a second ultraviolet light source that emits second ultraviolet light having relatively large influence on the human body.6. The radiodiagnostic apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising:a controller that controls operations of the first ultraviolet light source and the second ultraviolet light source, ...

PATIENT COUCH FOR A MEDICAL IMAGING INSTALLATION

A patient couch is disclosed. In an embodiment, the patient couch includes a docking facility for mechanical docking on a docking point of a medical imaging installation; a drive unit including a plurality of wheels for a drive movement of the patient couch up to a docking position, where the docking facility reaches the docking point; at least one sensor, to acquire sensor signals characterizing a relative position between the medical imaging installation and the patient couch; a computing unit to calculate a movement trajectory with a destination of the docking position for the patient couch, based on the sensor signals acquired; and a display facility, to display the movement trajectory calculated for a user. 1. A patient couch a patient couch , comprising:a docking facility for mechanical docking on a docking point of a medical imaging installation;a drive unit including a plurality of wheels for a drive movement of the patient couch up to a docking position, where the docking facility reaches the docking point;at least one sensor, to acquire sensor signals characterizing a relative position between the medical imaging installation and the patient couch;a computing unit to calculate a movement trajectory with a destination of the docking position for the patient couch, based on the sensor signals acquired; anda display facility, to display the movement trajectory calculated for a user.2. The patient couch of claim 1 ,wherein the at least one sensor is part of a sensor unit, during a movement of the patient couch with the destination of a docking position, to acquire further sensor signals identifying a current relative position between the medical imaging installation and the patient couch;wherein the computing unit is embodied to detect at least one of a deviation of the current relative position from the movement trajectory and a distance of the current relative position from the docking position; andwherein the display facility is embodied to display to the ...

EDDY CURRENT BRAKE FOR PATIENT TABLE OF MRI

The present invention relates to a patient support. In order to improve safety for MRI scanning protocols, a patient support is provided for an MRI scanner. The patient support comprises a braking device for deaccelerating the patient support when being transferred relative to the MRI scanner. The braking device comprises at least one non-magnetic electrically conductive element. The at least one non-magnetic electrically conductive element is configured to adjust one or more eddy currents induced in response to motion in a magnetic field of the MRI scanner to provide a counter force against an attractive force between the patient support and the MRI scanner, thereby creating an adjustable braking effect. 1. A patient support for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner , the patient support comprising:a braking device for deaccelerating the patient support when being transferred relative to the MRI scanner;wherein the braking device comprises at least one non-magnetic electrically conductive element; andwherein the at least one non-magnetic electrically conductive element is configured to adjust one or more eddy currents induced in response to motion in a magnetic field of the MRI scanner to provide an adjustable counter force against an attractive force between the patient support and the MRI scanner, thereby creating an adjustable braking effect.2. The patient support according to claim 1 ,wherein the braking device comprises a plurality of non-magnetic electrically conductive elements; andwherein the plurality of non-magnetic electrically conductive elements is configured and arranged to adjust the induced eddy currents in response to the magnetic field such that the counter force is adjustable against the attractive force during a transfer of the patient support relative to the MRI scanner.3. The patient support according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one non-magnetic electrically conductive element comprises a closed loop of conductive wire.4. The ...

Rf coil and magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

An RF coil includes a puncture needle insertion assembly in which a plurality of holes into which a puncture needle is inserted are formed within a surface of the puncture needle insertion assembly. In the puncture needle insertion assembly, conductors of a plurality of elements of a coil that are being insulated from one another are laid to meander on a frame between the holes.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE EXAMINATION SYSTEM WITH A MOVEABLE PATIENT CARRIER

A magnetic resonance examination system in which the patient carrier is mounted moveably in a direction transverse to the support surface and an RF antenna having a fixed geometrical relation to the support surface. 1. A magnetic resonance examination system comprisingan examination zonea magnet to apply a static magnetic field in the examination zonea patient carrier with a support surfacean RF antenna having a fixed geometrical relation to the support surface, whereinthe patient carrier is mounted moveably in a direction transverse to the support surface.2. A magnetic resonance examination system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the magnet has a supporting frame and is provided with a bridge member mounted to the supporting frame and moveably in the direction transverse to the support surface and wherein the bridge member supports the patient carrier.3. A magnetic resonance examination system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the magnet is a cylindrical shaped magnet with a bore in which the examination zone is located claim 1 , wherein skirt pieces are provided between the bridge member and the bore's inner wall or the patient carrier and the bore's inner wall.4. A magnetic resonance examination system as claimed in claim 3 , in which the skirt pieces are flexibly mounted to the bridge member or the patient carrier.5. A magnetic resonance examination system as claimed in in which the skirt pieces are formed from a flexible material claim 3 , formed as flexibly coupled skirt elements claim 3 , or formed as inflatable skirt elements.6. A magnetic resonance examination system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a drive system is provided to control the movement of the patient carrier claim 1 , the drive system having one or more actuators to drive the patient carrier and a drive-control module to control the actuators.7. A magnetic resonance examination system as claimed in claim 6 , in which the patient carrier is further mounted moveably parallel to the support surface.8 ...

PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE FOR PRONE IMMOBILIZATION

The present invention relates to a patient immobilisation device for positioning a patient in the prone position for breast irradiation, comprising 1. A patient immobilisation device for positioning a patient in the prone position for breast irradiation , comprisinga cephalic module for supporting the head and upper extremities of the patient,a thoracic module for supporting the patient thorax, and shaped to allow at least one breast to extend below the thoracic module, anda caudal module for supporting the pelvis and lower extremities of the patient,wherein the cephalic module is optionally detachable and securable to the thoracic module; andwherein the thoracic module is optionally detachable and securable to the caudal module;characterised in that the device can be pivoted in an indexed way around a craniocaudal patient axis F.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device is adaptable to be reproducibly secured to a treatment table.3. The device according to for providing a comfortable and ergonomic position for the patient during treatment claim 1 , wherein the modules are secured adaptably and indexed to each other to fit the patient anatomy.4. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a co-rotation system for controlling of the pivoting motion of at least the cephalic and thoracic module.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the co-rotation system comprisesa) at least a primary lock and at least a secondary lock, andb) at least a synchronizing element that controls and coordinates the movement of the primary and the secondary lock.6. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical support structure guiding the position of at least the cephalic and thoracic module.7. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the primary lock has a human interface allowing an operator to change the inclination of the patient manually.8. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the secondary lock is moved by the movement of the ...

MECHANICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR TABLE-MOUNTED DEVICE USED AS A SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A MAGNETIC TRACKING SYSTEM WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM

A registration fixture is configured for use with a medical imaging system. The registration fixture comprises a rigid internal structure comprising a plurality of fiducial markers arranged in a predefined pattern. The registration fixture further comprises a housing configured to surround the rigid internal structure. The registration fixture is configured to be mounted on a patient table. 1. A registration fixture configured for use with a medical imaging system , the fixture comprising:a rigid internal structure comprising a plurality of fiducial markers arranged in a predefined pattern;a housing configured to surround the rigid internal structure; anda floating mechanism configured to allow the rigid internal structure to float within the housing;wherein the fixture is configured to be mounted on a patient table.2. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein the floating mechanism comprises at least one silicon spring located at or near at least one corner of the internal rigid structure.3. The fixture of claim 2 , wherein the at least one silicon spring is configured to protect the internal rigid structure from deformations as a result of external factors.4. The fixture of claim 1 , further comprising at least one magnetic field transmitter configured to be releasably fixed to the internal rigid structure at a predetermined position and orientation.5. The fixture of claim 4 , further comprising a transmitter clamp attached to the magnetic field transmitter and configured to releasably fix the magnetic field transmitter to the internal rigid structure.6. The fixture of claim 1 , further comprising at least one magnetic sensor located at or near a periphery of the device so as to limit potential interference with a field of view of the imaging system.7. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein the rigid internal structure further includes an assembly of flat coils configured to transmit magnetic fields.8. The fixture of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the internal rigid structure ...

SUBJECT-INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS

A blind area is reduced by reducing an area between a subject and a receiver in which acoustic waves do not propagate. The present invention relates to a subject-information acquisition apparatus including a base; a subject holding member on the base; a receiver including a plurality of transducers and a support member on which the plurality of transducers are disposed; and a fluid-level adjusting mechanism configured in such a manner that an acoustic matching material in a space enclosed by the base, the subject holding member, and the receiver can be at a fluid level higher than a boundary between the subject holding member and the base. 1. A subject-information acquisition apparatus comprising:a base;a subject holding member on the base;a receiver including a plurality of transducers and a support member on which the plurality of transducers are disposed; anda fluid-level adjusting mechanism configured in such a manner that an acoustic matching material in a space enclosed by the base, the subject holding member, and the receiver can be at a fluid level higher than a boundary between the subject holding member and the base.2. The subject-information acquisition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the base has a recessed portion on a side opposite to the receiver.3. The subject-information acquisition apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the support member includes a first portion on which the plurality of transducers are disposed and a second portion extending upwardly from the first portion.4. The subject-information acquisition apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the second portion is located at the periphery of the first portion and outwardly extends from the first portion.5. The subject-information acquisition apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the fluid-level adjusting mechanism has a side wall at the second portion of the support member and an acoustic-matching-material collection groove around an outer periphery of the side wall.6. The ...

Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, medical information processing device, and patient information display method

In one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes an input device by which patient information including at least height and weight is inputted; a display; and processing circuitry configured to calculate a BMI (Body Mass Index) indicated by weight (kg)/{height (m)} 2 based on the height and weight, determine whether the BMI is within a range of a predetermined threshold value or not; and cause the display to display an alarm when the BMI is not within the range of a predetermined threshold value.

Laser Optoacoustic Ultrasonic Imaging System (LOUIS) and Methods of Use

Provided herein are the systems, methods, components for a three-dimensional tomography system. The system is a dual-modality imaging system that incorporates a laser ultrasonic system and a laser optoacoustic system. The dual-modality imaging system generates tomographic images of a volume of interest in a subject body based on speed of sound, ultrasound attenuation and/or ultrasound backscattering and for generating optoacoustic tomographic images of distribution of the optical absorption coefficient in the subject body based on absorbed optical energy density or various quantitative parameters derivable therefrom. Also provided is a method for increasing contrast, resolution and accuracy of quantitative information obtained within a subject utilizing the dual-modality imaging system. The method comprises producing an image of an outline boundary of a volume of interest and generating spatially or temporally coregistered images based on speed of sound and/or ultrasonic attenuation and on absorbed optical energy within the outlined volume. 1. A dual-modality imaging system , comprising:a) first subsystem comprising a laser ultrasonic imaging system having an ultrawide-band ultrasonic transducer array sensitive within a range of ultrasonic frequencies from 50 KHz to 30 MHz positioned for acoustic detection of transient pressure waves resulting from delivery of the laser generated ultrasound to a subject body and configured to produce tomographic images of a volume of interest in the subject body utilizing parameters comprising one or more of the speed of sound, ultrasound attenuation or ultrasound backscattering; andb) second subsystem comprising a laser optoacoustic imaging system having one or more arrays of ultrawide-band ultrasonic transducers sensitive within the range of ultrasonic frequencies from 50 KHz to 30 MHz positioned for acoustic detection of transient pressure waves resulting from delivery of short laser pulses of nanoseconds duration for generating ...

Electronic device

An electronic device includes a sensor capable of detecting pulsation at a target portion of a subject; a housing, at least a part of which includes the sensor; a stand part that supports the housing, and that leans against the target portion via the housing; and an elastic member disposed between the housing and the stand part.

SYSTEMS FOR INTRAOPERATIVE NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING

Systems, architectures, and methods of neurophysiological monitoring are described. In a particular example, an architecture may include a monitoring system and display system including two or more display devices. The monitoring system may manage the monitoring of some aspect of a patient's nervous system. A first display device is positioned adjacent the patient and viewable by a first user. A second display device is positioned apart from the patient and viewable by a second user and obscured from the first user. The first display device and the second display device may be used to display monitoring data collected by the monitoring system. 1. A system , comprising: generate a stimulation signal that is deliverable to a subject via the one or more attachment devices; and', 'receive neurological data via the one or more attachment devices, the neurological data generated at least in part by the subject in response to the stimulation signal being delivered to the subject;, 'a controller comprising interfaces for connecting with one or more attachment devices, the controller configured toa first display device positionable at a first position adjacent to the subject such that the first display device is viewable by a first user and a second user when positioned at the first position, the first display device configured to display a first representation of the neurological data;a second display device positionable at a second position offset from the subject such that the second display device is viewable by the second user and obscured from the first user when positioned at the second position, the second display device configured to display the first representation of the neurological data or a second representation of the neurological data, the first user different from the second user at least with respect to respective responsibilities to the subject; and generate the first representation of the neurological data and the second representation of the neurological ...

Method and apparatus to detect transponder tagged objects and to communicate with medical telemetry devices, for example during medical procedures

The presence or absence of objects tagged with transponders may be determined in an environment in which medical procedures are performed via an interrogation and detection system which includes a controller and a plurality of antennas positioned along a patient support structure. The antennas may be positioned along an operating table, bed, mattress or pad, sheet, or may be positioned on a drape, or shade. Respective antennas may successively be activated to transmit interrogation signals. Multiple antennas may be monitored for responses from transponders to the interrogation signals. For example, all antennas other than the antenna that transmitted the most recent interrogation signal may be monitored. Antennas may be responsive to force, a signal indicative of such force being produced. A wireless physiological condition monitor may detect patient physiological conditions and wirelessly transmit signals indicative of such.

LIMB MOVEMENT FUNCTION EVALUATING METHOD AND IMPLANTATION SYSTEM THEREOF

A limb movement function evaluating method and the implantation system are provided. The aforementioned system includes a limb fixing device, limb guiding device, driver, actuator, impedance detector, and movement function analyzer. The limb fixing device is used to fix the first end of the user limb. The driver is used to guide the second end of the user limb through the actuator so as to make the second end moving relatively to the first end. The impedance detector is further connected to the driver so as to measure mechanical impedance where the movement of the user limb responses to the driving point of the driver. Finally, the limb movement analyzer compares the measured mechanical impedance and the movement path of the user limb so as to form a limb movement function curve. Therefore, the medical staff can make accurate rehabilitation evaluation according to the limb movement function curve. 1. A limb movement function evaluating method , applied in a limb movement function evaluating system , comprising:fixing a first end of an external user limb;guiding a second end of the user limb to move relatively to the first end, wherein the second end and the first end are separated by a distance;measuring an operating electric variation so as to provide a mechanical impedance, wherein the operating electric variation is provided by a driver of the limb movement evaluating system when a movement of the user limb responses to the driver; andaccording to the measured mechanical impedance and along a variation of an movement path of the second end so as to provide a limb movement function curve.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a guiding force divided by a guiding movement velocity equal to the mechanical impedance.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movement path of the user limb is a closed curve in a space.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the closed curve is selected from a circular curve claim 3 , a ∞ type curve claim 3 , or an ...

Optical mammograph using near-infrared in diffuse reflectance geometry

A mammographic imaging device for analysis and detection of possible inhomogeneities in breast tissue of a patient using laser light in the near-infrared in diffuse reflectance geometry, includes a patient horizontal support comprising at least one transparent window in its cross-section and a measuring mechanism below the at least one transparent window and carried by said support. The measuring mechanism includes a laser-light producing mechanism for producing laser light beams in the near-infrared, a directing mechanism for directing said laser light beams towards the at least one transparent window, at least one wavelength filter, a light-sensing and imaging mechanism for sensing light and producing images and a controlling, processing and image-normalizing unit for controlling, processing and normalizing images.

METHOD OF SECURING A PATIENT ONTO AN OPERATING TABLE WHEN THE PATIENT IS IN A POSITION SUCH AS THE TRENDELENBURG POSITION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR INCLUDING A KIT

A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in a position such as the trendelenburg position or in a non-inclined position and apparatus therefor including a kit, which kit comprises a viscoelastic pad structured to be used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position or in a non-inclined position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table; said pad structure being in combination with a cleaning device configured to clean an operating instrument, in order to minimize injury to the patient. 1. A system configured to minimize injuries on portions of a body of a patient on a surgical procedure table , such as a surgical operating table or a patient examination table , said system comprising a single use pad patient support system configured to minimize injuries caused by pressure on portions of a body of a patient and minimize unwanted movement of a patient upon a patient being positioned on a surgical procedure table , such as a surgical operating table or a patient examination table ,said single use memory pad patient support system comprising a pad; a viscoelastic, polyurethane open cell foam comprising a coefficient of static friction in the range of 0.2 to 1.0 and said coefficient of static friction being at a value in said range sufficient to assist in minimizing movement of said pad on a surgical procedure table upon a patient being on a surgical procedure table;', 'sufficient thickness and viscosity to sufficiently cushion a body of a patient to: minimize bottoming out or prevent bottoming out, on a surgical procedure table, of one or more of portions of a body of a patient during positioning of a ...

Bloodless Glucose Measuring Device and Method of Use Thereof

A bloodless glucose measuring and monitoring device which comprises a main computer and a PCB with a LCD display; a microprocessor; a blood glucose detection circuit connected to the microprocessor which includes a blood glucose detection module; and a memory module, a power module and a timekeeping module connected to the microprocessor. The PCB comprises a body resistance acquisition circuit with a body resistance acquisition module electrically connected to the microprocessor for measuring a body resistance between two points of skin of a human body and communicates with the microprocessor such that the body resistance obtained by the body resistance acquisition module is translated into a blood glucose value through the microprocessor and then the blood glucose value is displayed through the LCD display of the main computer. 111221. A bloodless glucose monitoring device and a method of use thereof , said bloodless glucose monitoring device comprises: a main computer () and a PCB provided in said main computer () , wherein said PCB comprises a LCD display (); a microprocessor; a blood glucose detection circuit connected to said microprocessor which comprises a blood glucose detection module; and a memory module , a power module and a timekeeping module connected to said microprocessor , characterized in that: said PCB comprises a body resistance acquisition circuit electrically connected to said microprocessor , wherein said body resistance acquisition circuit comprises a body resistance acquisition module which detects a body resistance between two points of skin of a human body and communicates with said microprocessor such that the body resistance obtained by said body resistance acquisition module is translated into a blood glucose value through said microprocessor and then the blood glucose value is displayed through said LCD display () of said main computer ().21111211. The bloodless glucose monitoring device and a method of use thereof according to claim 1 ...

Arm Support Assembly for Medical Examination Device

An arm support assembly includes an armrest and connecting assembly. The armrest may meet regulatory or industry standards and is maneuverable into a variety of positions, including seated, blood pressure reading, supping or lying, and stowed or patient transfer positions. The armrest may be padded and/or upholstered. The connecting assembly includes first and second joints each selectively rotatable and an elongate member connecting them. The first joint rotatably mounts to the armrest, and the second joint mounts to the side of an examination device such as a table or chair. The joints include a rotary mechanism to engage between locked and unlocked positions, where rotational motion is enabled in unlocked positions. Rotation at first and second joints collectively result in maneuvering the armrest between the various positions. 1. An arm support assembly for a medical examination device , said arm support assembly comprising:an armrest; (i) a first joint secured to said armrest;', '(ii) a second joint secured to said medical examination device; and', '(iii) an elongate member extending between said first joint at one end and said second joint at an opposite end; and, 'a connection assembly includingeach of said first and second joints having a rotation mechanism permitting rotational motion about 360° in an unlocked position and restricting rotational motion in any of a plurality of locked positions about 360°, said first and second joints being selectively actuatable to rotate said elongate member about said second joint and said armrest about said first joint to collectively position said arm support assembly in any of said plurality of locked positions.2. The arm support assembly of claim 1 , wherein said each of said plurality of locked positions of each of said first and second joints are rotationally spaced in a range of 10° to 60° from each adjacent one of said plurality of locked positions.3. The arm support assembly of claim 2 , wherein said each of said ...

System and method for facilitating patient rehabilitation

A system and method for rehabilitating a patient. In some embodiments, a patient or other subject can stand on a balance plate and perform one or more tests in response to instructions or visual stimuli on a display screen. Data, such as Centre of Pressure data, can be obtained from the balance plate and processed by a processor in tandem with the progression of a test presented on the display screen. The information can be correlated and used to assist in diagnosing or rehabilitating the patient or subject.

Automatic sensing and warning device for placing intravenous drip

An automatic sensing and warning device for placing an intravenous drip includes a transmitter unit, a blocking unit, a receiver unit, and a fixing device. The transmitter unit is attachable to an injection site on a patient's hand and is operable to transmit an identification signal. The receiver unit is arranged on the blocking unit and includes a drive circuit and a warning device. The fixing device supports the blocking unit and the receiver unit on the intravenous drip pole. The RF receiver is set at a predetermined vertical distance from a drip chamber and areas above and below the RF receiver are respectively defined as dangerous and safe areas. When the injection site is spaced from the drip chamber by a distance shorter than the predetermined distance, the RF receiver receives the identification signal from the RF transmitter and the drive circuit activates the warning device to issue warnings.

Alignment Apparatus and Method of Use Therefor

An apparatus includes a baseboard, a grid, a first marker, and a second marker. The grid has a plurality of cells integrally formed with the baseboard. The first marker is integrally formed with the baseboard and intersects the grid at a first angle with respect to a reference line. The second marker is integrally formed with the baseboard and intersects the grid at a second angle with respect to the reference line. The first angle and the second angle are vertically opposite. The grid, the first marker, and the second marker are made of materials having luminescence characteristics that are different than an x-ray characteristic of a material of the baseboard. 1. An apparatus comprising:a baseboard;a grid having a plurality of cells integrally formed with the baseboard;a first marker integrally formed with the baseboard and intersecting the grid at a first angle with respect to a reference line; anda second marker integrally formed with the baseboard and intersecting the grid at a second angle with respect to the reference line, the first angle and the second angle being vertically opposite,wherein the grid, the first marker, and the second marker are made of materials having luminescence characteristics that are different than luminescence characteristics of a material of the baseboard.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first marker and the second marker form a V-shape.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first marker and the second marker intersect at a vertical axis of the baseboard.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the materials of the grid claim 1 , the first marker claim 1 , and the second marker are denser than the material of the baseboard.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grid claim 1 , the first marker claim 1 , and second marker are embedded within the baseboard.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a target disposed on the baseboard at a central axis of the baseboard.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first ...

SIZE-ADJUSTABLE PROTECTING AND IMMOBILIZING SLEEVES FOR MRI DEVICES

A method of radiofrequency (RF) protecting a body organ to be scanned by an open bore magnetic resonance imaging device (MRD) having a volume of interest for imaging a body portion and an inlet aperture for inserting the body portion within the bore. The method includes adjusting a size of a sleeve such as the sleeve is set tightly at least a portion of the organ to be scanned. The sleeve is an electrically earthed and size adjustable. 1. In an open bore MRD having a volume of interest for imaging a body portion and an inlet aperture for inserting said body portion within said bore , an electrically earthed size adjustable-size protecting and/or immobilizing sleeve.2. An MRI-proof adjustable-size protecting sleeve characterized by a telescopic elongation mechanism.3. An MRI-proof adjustable-size protecting sleeve comprising a pressure applying mechanism.4. A method of RF protecting and/or immobilizing a body organ to be scanned by an open bore MRD having a volume of interest for imaging a body portion and an inlet aperture for inserting said body portion within said bore , comprising step of size adjusting said a sleeve such as said sleeve is set tightly at least a portion of the organ to be scanned.5. A method of RF protecting and/or immobilizing a body organ to be scanned by an open bore MRD , comprising step of providing an MRI-proof adjustable-size protecting sleeve characterized by a telescopic elongation mechanism.6. A method of RF protecting and/or immobilizing a body organ to be scanned by an open bore MRD , comprising step of providing an inflatable MRI-proof adjustable-size protecting sleeve.7. A method of RF protecting and/or immobilizing a body organ to be scanned by an open bore MRD , comprising step of providing an MRI-proof adjustable-size protecting sleeve comprising pressure applying mechanism.8. A method of RF protecting and/or immobilizing a body organ to be scanned by an open bore MRD , comprising step of providing an MRI-proof adjustable ...

DC MOTOR, COUCH WITH DC MOTOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DC MOTOR

A direct current (DC) motor for operation in an external magnetic field may include a rotor which is rotatable about a rotation axis and has at least two windings, at least four continuous rotary transmitters, wherein two rotary transmitters are associated with each of the windings and are configured to supply the associated winding with direct current, an angle sensor which is configured to determine the angular position of the rotor, and a controller configured to control the current feed to at least one of the windings dependent upon the angular position of the rotor. The motor is oriented relative to an external magnetic field during operation so that the rotation axis extends transversely to the external magnetic field. 1. A direct current (DC) motor for operation in an external magnetic field , comprising:a rotor which is rotatable about a rotation axis and has at least two windings;at least four continuous rotary transmitters, wherein two of the rotary transmitters are associated with each of the windings and are configured to supply the associated winding with direct current;an angle sensor configured to determine an angular position of the rotor, anda controller configured to control the direct current feed to at least one of the windings based on the angular position of the rotor,wherein the motor is oriented relative to the external magnetic field during operation such that the rotation axis extends transversely to the external magnetic field.2. The DC motor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each winding lies in a plane with the rotation axis.3. The DC motor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a ratio between a diameter of the rotor and a length of an extent of the windings along the rotation axis of the rotor is less than 1.4. The DC motor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a ratio between a diameter of the rotor and a length of an extent of the windings along the rotation axis of the rotor is less than 0.3.5. The DC motor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:each of ...

NOISE SHIELDING FOR A NONINVASIVE DEVICE

A noninvasive physiological sensor for measuring one or more physiological parameters of a medical patient can include a bump interposed between a light source and a photodetector. The bump can be placed in contact with body tissue of a patient and thereby reduce a thickness of the body tissue. As a result, an optical pathlength between the light source and the photodetector can be reduced. In addition, the sensor can include a heat sink that can direct heat away from the light source. Moreover, the sensor can include shielding in the optical path between the light source and the photodetector. The shielding can reduce noise received by the photodetector. 1. An optical medical sensor configured to detect light attenuated by body tissue of a patient , the sensor comprising:a sensor housing comprising a first shell and a second shell pivotally connected together, the first and second shells each shaped to accept body tissue of a medical patient;an emitter disposed in the first shell, the emitter configured to emit light on the body tissue of the medical patient;a detector disposed in the second shell, the detector configured to receive light attenuated by the body tissue along an optical path; andshielding disposed between the emitter and the detector, the shielding comprising a substantially-transparent, electrically-conductive material in the optical path.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the shielding is configured to reduce noise received by the detector.3. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a housing coupled to the shielding.4. The sensor of claim 3 , wherein the housing is further coupled to a submount of the emitter claim 3 , such that the housing claim 3 , submount claim 3 , and shielding provide a substantially airtight seal to protect the emitter from fluids and vapors.5. The sensor of claim 3 , wherein the housing is further coupled to a submount of the detector claim 3 , such that the housing claim 3 , submount claim 3 , and shielding provide a ...

METHOD OF SECURING A PATIENT ONTO AN OPERATING TABLE WHEN THE PATIENT IS IN A POSITION SUCH AS THE TRENDELENBURG POSITION AND APPARATUS THEREFOR INCLUDING A KIT

A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in a position such as the trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient. 1. A system configured to minimize injuries on portions of a body of a patient on a surgical procedure table , such as a surgical operating table or a patient examination table , said system comprising a pad; a coefficient of static friction bring sufficient to assist in minimizing unwanted movement of said pad on a surgical procedure table upon a patient being on a surgical procedure table;', 'sufficient thickness to sufficiently cushion a body of a patient to: minimize bottoming out or prevent bottoming out, on a surgical procedure table, of one or more of portions of a body of a patient during positioning of a patient and during a surgical procedure, and to minimize injuries from pressure on a patient during a surgical procedure; and', 'sufficient compliance to conform to a substantial portion of a body of a patient;', 'sufficient thinness to stabilize a patient on a surgical procedure table; and', assist in holding a patient on a surgical procedure table, and', 'assist in minimizing undesired movement of a body of a patient on a surgical procure table, during a surgical procedure performed while a patient is in a surgical position;, 'said sufficient thickness and said sufficient compliance being configured to permit formation of a cavity in said pad of a depth sufficient to], 'said pad comprisingwherein said pad ...

OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS

An object information acquisition apparatus, comprises a holding member that holds an object and to be movable relative to the object; a position acquirer that acquires information on a position of the object; a first controller that controls a position of the holding member; a measurement unit that receives acoustic waves from the object; a second controller that controls a position of the measurement unit; an information acquirer that acquires information of the object; and a storage unit that stores history information representing information on a contact state of the holding member with the object, wherein the first controller controls the position of the holding member independently of the control performed by the second controller and adjusts the contact state of the holding member with the object based on the history information. 1. An object information acquisition apparatus , comprising:a holding member configured to come in contact with an inserted object to hold the object and to be movable relative to the object;a position acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a position of the inserted object;a first control unit configured to control a position of the holding member to adjust a contact state of the holding member with the object;a measurement unit configured to receive acoustic waves from an inside of the object and to be movable relative to the object;a second control unit configured to control a position of the measurement unit;an information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on the inside of the object based on the received acoustic waves; anda storage unit configured to store history information representing information on a contact state of the holding member with the object, obtained when the object is measured in a past, whereinthe first control unit is configured to control the position of the holding member independently of the control performed by the second control unit and further adjust the contact state ...

MOTOR FUNCTION EVALUATION SYSTEM, MOTOR FUNCTION EVALUATION METHOD, MOTOR FUNCTION EVALUATION PROGRAM, AND EVALUATION DEVICE

A motor function evaluation system includes: a height changing unit (lift mechanism) which changes a relative height dimension between a seat surface where a user sits and a placement surface where the user's soles are placed; a first pressure detection unit which detects a pressure applied by the soles; a movement details reporting unit (reporting unit) which reports details of a motion test that should be carried out by the user; and an evaluation unit which evaluates a motor function of the user on the basis of a detection result by the first pressure detection unit when the motion test is carried out by the user. 1. A motor function evaluation system comprising:a height changing unit which changes a relative height dimension between a seat surface where a user sits and a placement surface where the user's soles are placed;a first pressure detection unit which detects a pressure applied by the soles;a movement details reporting unit which reports details of a motion test that should be carried out by the user; andan evaluation unit which evaluates a motor function of the user on the basis of a detection result by the first pressure detection unit when the motion test is carried out by the user.2. The motor function evaluation system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga result reporting unit which reports an evaluation result of the motor function by the evaluation unit.3. The motor function evaluation system according to claim 2 , whereinthe result reporting unit reports a comparison result between a motor function level based on the detection result by the first pressure detection unit and the motor function level that is an average among at least either those of the same age group as the user or those of the same gender as the user.4. The motor function evaluation system according to claim 1 , whereinthe height changing unit is configured to be able to change the relative height dimension by changing a height position of the placement surface.5. The motor ...

Arm Support for Blood Pressure Monitoring

An arm support for blood pressure monitoring, including an adjustable-height stand comprising a plurality of legs that support an upwardly-extending post that lies along a longitudinal post axis, wherein the legs are configured to be collapsed and deployed relative to the post, wherein when the legs are deployed they are spaced radially from the bottom end of the post and their ends are spaced from the post axis, and when the legs are collapsed their ends move closer to the post axis, an arm-supporting saddle that is carried at the top of the post, wherein the saddle has an upper arm-support surface that is configured to support an arm of a user at around the elbow region, and wherein the top of the post is adjustable in height relative to the legs, to allow the saddle to be positioned at an appropriate height such that the user's arm when supported by the saddle is in a horizontal position. 1. An arm support for blood pressure monitoring , comprising:an adjustable-height stand comprising a plurality of legs that support an upwardly-extending post that lies along a longitudinal post axis, wherein the legs are configured to be collapsed and deployed relative to the post, wherein when the legs are deployed they are spaced radially from the bottom end of the post and their ends are spaced from the post axis, and when the legs are collapsed their ends move closer to the post axis;an arm-supporting saddle that is carried at the top of the post, wherein the saddle has an upper arm-support surface that is configured to support an arm of a user at around the elbow region; andwherein the top of the post is adjustable in height relative to the legs, to allow the saddle to be positioned at an appropriate height such that the user's arm when supported by the saddle is in a horizontal position.2. The arm support of claim 1 , wherein the saddle is generally “U”-shaped along its width claim 1 , to define a low point in the middle of the width that is configured to support the user ...

Device for the, in particular, transperineal examination of patients

Apparatus for the, in particular, transperineal examination of patients, consisting of two leg holders () arranged symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal axis of the patient, wherein the leg holders () have arranged between them a carriage () which runs parallel to the center plane of the patient and can be displaced, and arrested, in the direction of the longitudinal axis and, at its patient end, has a frame () which is oriented perpendicularly to the displacement direction and is suitable for accommodating a grid () and/or a targeting device or an NMR coil. 1. Device for the , in particular , transperineal examination of patients , consisting of two leg holders , which are arranged symmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the patient , wherein , between the leg holders , there is disposed a carriage , which runs parallel to the center plane of the patient an can be displaced and locked , in the direction of the longitudinal direction and , at its end close to the patient , has a frame which is oriented perpendicular to the displacement direction and is suitable for receiving a grid and/or a target device or an NNMR coils.24. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the grid () and/or the target device and/or the NNMR coil can be plugged into the frame and removed from it again.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame and/or the leg holder are adjustable in their spatial orientation.4. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the carriage is movable along rails which extend parallel to the center plane of the patient and can be fixed in the striking position of the frame on the perineum.5. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the carriage has lateral guide wings claim 1 , which engage in U-shaped rails.6. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the two leg holders and the carriage are integrated with one another claim 1 , in particular as one piece.7. Device according to claim 1 , wherein two pressing jaws are present claim 1 , which are oriented ...

MAGNETIC MEASURING APPARATUS

A magnetic measuring apparatus includes an inclination gantry including a mount surface and an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the mount surface, a cryostat disposed on the inclined surface, a cryocooling system connected to the cryostat, a sensor tube connected to the cryostat and including a curved surface that does not curve in a predetermined direction and curves in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction such that a center of the curved surface protrudes with respect to side edges of the curved surface, and a magnetic sensor that measures biomagnetism and is housed in the sensor tube such that a sensor surface of the magnetic sensor faces the curved surface. The sensor surface is inclined with respect to the mount surface in a direction that is the same as a direction in which the inclined surface is inclined. 1. A magnetic measuring apparatus , comprising:an inclination gantry including a mount surface and an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the mount surface;a cryostat disposed on the inclined surface;a cryocooling system connected to the cryostat;a sensor tube connected to the cryostat and including a curved surface that does not curve in a predetermined direction and curves in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction such that a center of the curved surface protrudes with respect to side edges of the curved surface; anda magnetic sensor that measures biomagnetism, the magnetic sensor being housed in the sensor tube such that a sensor surface of the magnetic sensor faces the curved surface,wherein the sensor surface is inclined with respect to the mount surface in a direction that is same as a direction in which the inclined surface is inclined.2. The magnetic measuring apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an inclination angle of the sensor surface with respect to the mount surface is equal to an inclination angle of the inclined surface with respect to the mount surface.3. The magnetic ...

IMMUNITY FROM MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE FOR A MAGNETIC LOCATION TRACKER

Apparatus, including a ferromagnetic sheet and at least one radiator, mounted in proximity to the ferromagnetic sheet and configured to radiate a magnetic field into a region in proximity thereto. The apparatus further includes a solid sheet of thermal insulation, mounted between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator so as to prevent transfer of thermal energy from the at least one radiator to the ferromagnetic sheet. 1. A method , comprising , providing a ferromagnetic sheet; mounting at least one radiator in proximity to the ferromagnetic sheet and configuring the at least one radiator to radiate a magnetic field into a region in proximity thereto; and mounting a solid sheet of thermal insulation between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator so as to prevent transfer of thermal energy from the at least one radiator to the ferromagnetic sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet has a thermal conductivity of no more than 0.7 W·m−1·K−1.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet comprises wood.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet comprises a carbon fiber sheet.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic sheet comprises galvanized iron.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic sheet comprises a soft magnetic material having a coercivity less than 2 Oersted.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field causes the ferromagnetic sheet to operate in an unsaturated manner.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one radiator comprises a coil generating a magnetic image of the coil in the ferromagnetic sheet claim 1 , and wherein a distance between the ferromagnetic sheet and the at least one radiator is set so that the magnetic image radiates an image magnetic field having a distortion of less than 0.1% of the magnetic field.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid sheet of thermal ...

COLLECTION OF MEDICAL DATA

A system and method for assessing a patient's balancing ability in order to facilitate ascertaining the patient's current medical status. The system includes a balance plate for measuring the center of gravity dynamic weight distribution in combination with a sensor for measuring the patient's fine motor skills. 1. A system for assessing a patient's balancing ability in order to facilitate ascertaining the patient's current medical status , the system comprising:a balance plate for measuring Center of Gravity (COG) dynamic weight distribution data of the patient, said balance plate including at least one load cell;a handgrip sensor for measuring grip strength data of the patient;a local processor in operative communication with said balance plate and said handgrip sensor, said local processor being configured to generate data pertaining to the patient's fine motor skills based on the grip strength data generated by said handgrip sensor; andan electronic database configured to receive the COG dynamic weight distribution data and the grip strength data from said local processor, said electronic database being accessible over a communication network.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a removable memory storage device configured to store the patient's data from said local processor for delivery to said electronic database.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said removable memory storage device is a USB flash drive.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said local processor is a laptop computer.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said balance plate includes four load cells.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said balance plate is configured to measure an extent of variation of the center of gravity of the patient over a predetermined time period.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the predetermined time period is at least 30 seconds.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein said local processor is configured to generate a trace over time of a position of a center of gravity ...