БИОМЕДИЦИНСКИЕ УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ БИОМЕТРИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ОБРАТНОЙ СВЯЗИ

СПОСОБ ВЫЯВЛЕНИЯ ОРДС И СИСТЕМЫ ДЛЯ ВЫЯВЛЕНИЯ ОРДС

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

Methods and systems for establishing communication with users based on biometric data

Device and method for providing information indicative of a stress situation in a human

Device and method for providing information indicative of a stress situation in a human

Methods and systems for establishing communication with users based on biometric data

Personal monitoring device

Electronics arrangement for a wearable article

Electronics arrangement for a wearable article

The electronics arrangement 100 comprises a processor 101 with a processor to process signals relating to cardiac activity of the wearing, such as heart rate, sensed by a sensing component. An output unit, such as a light source, indicates whether the activity of the user is within a predetermined allowable range on the determination by the processor. There may be multiple outputs depending on how far from the predetermined range the heart rate is, or whether the user has spent too much or too little time in each heart rate zone. There may be an input unit to allow user to select operational mode. The electronics arrangement may be removably attached to a wearable article such as a garment. A garment is also disclosed.

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

Vaginal temperature sensing apparatus and methods

Embodiments of a vaginal temperature sensing apparatus, a visually sense-able battery power-on indicator (16), manufacturing with cure temperatures that protect a battery, substantially error-free, user-initiated device activation componentry (30) to start battery power, and a timer to automatically terminate flow of battery power. Data can by an automatic data transform recalculator (138) with body temperature dips in transformed and recalculated diurnal high body temperatures predict an ovulation event and provide an indication through a zenith based ovulation indicator (106). Systems can include neural network based artificial intelligence to automatically self-improve by using historical or even other, multi user data and user input and improve its indication result.

Automatic differential diagnosis of worsening heart failure

Devices and methods for differentially diagnosing between worsening heart failure (HF) and other diseases or medical conditions are described. A medical system can receive patient information including one or more physiologic signals, and detect a respective physiologic feature from each of the one or more received physiologic signals. The medical system can include a differential diagnosis circuit that generates one or more signal metrics, receive two or more candidate conditions associated with the change in patient physical or physiological status, and determine a respective diagnostic score for each of the candidate conditions. The diagnostic score can indicate likelihood the change in the patient physical or physiologic status being caused by the corresponding candidate condition. A user interface can be provided to generate a presentation of the detected physiologic features and the diagnostic scores associated with the candidate conditions.

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

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

INTELLIGENT MONITORING, INTERACTIVE, AND WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTED MEDICATION ADHERENCE, ANALYTICS, AND DATABASE SOLUTION

Method and devices for a medication adherence platform including machine-learning analytics platform, and real-time pharmaceutical and consumer product fulfillment platform are provided. A device can comprise a sensor for sensing a medicine container or medicine, a database for storing patient related data, a computer readable medium for storing a patient treatment calendar, causing a patient's electronic device to transmit an alert based upon an event logged onto the patient treatment calendar determine medication adherence, storing data in the database, transmitting treatment-based information to the patient's device, and establishing an electronic communication channel between the patient and a healthcare professional.

BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK

Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based information communication message.

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR CALIBRATION

A blood pressure monitor may be calibrated by connecting its pressure sensor to a disposable, sealed, single use canister containing gas at a known pressure. The monitor is arranged to compare the known pressure with the signal from the sensor to check or adjust its calibration. Several canisters containing gas at different known pressures may be used sequentially to calibrate the monitor across a range of pressures. The monitor may include shock and temperature sensing means, and may display a blood pressure reading or transmit it to a remote location together with an indication of the calibration status of the monitor. The system enables simple and reliable recalibration of a blood pressure monitor in the user's home and provides greater confidence in remotely monitored blood pressure readings.

CONFIGURABLE, PORTABLE PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM

A system for patient monitoring includes a plurality of components including a monitor and display assembly, optional stand-alone displays, optional stand-alone monitors, one or more modules, and at least one patient parameter measuring device. The display includes a flat glass front with a blackened border that appears continuous but allows the passage of light during alarm situations. The display functions as a touchscreen and includes a portion for alarm volume control. The system also includes a docking station for the monitor and display assembly and capnography and/or multigas pods for attachment to the monitor and display assembly. The monitor and display assembly, docking station, and pods enhance portability of the system. The monitor and display assembly, module(s), and patient parameter measuring device(s) are all interconnected via Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interfaces.

OTOSCOPE

The present invention refers to an otoscope (10) comprising a handle portion (12) allowing a user to manipulate the otoscope (10) during its application; and a head portion (14) exhibiting a substantially tapering form extending along a longitudinal axis (A) of the head portion (14), wherein the head portion (14) has a proximal end (16) adjacent to the handle portion (12) and a smaller distal end (18) adapted to be introduced in an ear canal of a patient's outer ear. The otoscope (10) further comprises an electronic imaging unit positioned at the distal end (18) of the head portion (14), especially at a distal tip (35) of the head portion (14), the otoscope (10) further comprising a probe cover moving mechanism (65) configured to move at least a portion of an at least partially transparent probe cover (60) adapted to be put over the head portion (14), especially configured to move the probe cover (60) with respect to at least one optical axis (X; X1, X2) of the electronic imaging unit ( ...

다중 센서 입력을 사용하는 에너지 소비 계산을 구비한 신체 단련 훈련 시스템

... 사용자가 운동을 수행하도록 프롬프트하고 상기 운동을 모니터하는 시스템 및 방법이 제공된다. 다중의 독립적인 센서 또는 센서 시스템은 에너지 소비를 계산하기 위해 사용될 수 있다. 다양한 기준이 에너지 소비 계산에 사용될 독립적인 센서, 센서 시스템 또는 조합을 수동으로 또는 자동으로 선택하기 위해 사용될 수 있다.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL

Disclosed are an apparatus and method for analyzing a biometric signal. As an apparatus for obtaining biomedical information from a device which is independently separated, the apparatus for analyzing a biomedical signal includes a communication unit which receives a first biomedical signal from a device which detects a first biomedical signal of a subject, and at least one biomedical signal detector which detects a second biomedical signal from the subject and can obtain biomedical information by using the first biomedical signal and the second biomedical signal. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (110) Biomedical signal detector (120) Communication unit (130) Processor (140) Synchronizer (AA) Receiving a biomedical signal (BB) Wired (CC) Wireless ...

BREACH DETECTION IN SOLID STRUCTURES

An implantable device includes at least one solid structure having an external surface and a volume beneath the surface. One or more of a first conductor or set of conductors is disposed externally and/or internally on or within the structure and an array of elongate electrically conductive elements are disposed radially outwardly within the volume. A breach is detected when a conductive fluid intrudes into the volume through the surface.

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

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

PATIENT INITIATED ON-DEMAND REMOTE MEDICAL SERVICE WITH INTEGRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND COMPUTER ASSISTED DIAGNOSING CHARACTERISTICS

The present invention is a system and method of remote patient monitoring to allow a patient to initiate and activate sensing systems. In the system and method, standard parameters can be sensed, and the information can then be processed and sent to the physician or clinician. The clinician then has the ability to remotely configure or reconfigure the parameters of the sensing system so as to probe for more targeted information based on the initial sensed data.

Imaging system and method

An imaging connector includes a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side includes a light input opening and an image output opening. The distal side includes a light output opening and an image input opening. The imaging connector is operable to (i) transmit light from the light input opening to the light output opening, and (ii) transmit an image from the image input opening to the image output opening.

Measuring apparatus, probe portion, and connecting cable

A measuring apparatus (100, 200, 300, 400) is an optical measuring apparatus provided with a probe portion (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) and a main body portion (10, 10b, 10c), which are electrically connected to each other. The probe portion has: a light source (21, 26); a reference voltage generating device (24) configured to apply predetermined reference voltage to the main body portion; and a storing device (25) configured to store therein in advance current adjustment information, which is information for adjusting a drive current to be supplied to the light source. The main body portion has: a drive current supplying device (12, 12a, 12b) configured to supply the drive current to the light source, due to the applied reference voltage; and a controlling device (11) configured to control the drive current supplying device on the basis of the stored current adjustment information.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING WIRELESS PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS

Physiological sensors may be utilized to obtain physiological data for a user. The sensor data may be utilized in predicting a user's outcome to a medical intervention using one or more models. The models may be automatically executed in response to receiving certain types and/or amount of data, such as data received from one or more physiological remote sensors, such as Internet of Things sensors. The sensors may include heart rate sensors, arterial pressure sensors, glucose sensors, temperature sensors, weight sensors, blood oxygen sensors, urine sensors, saliva sensors, skin conduction sensors, muscle sensors, brain signal sensors, and/or other sensors. A sensor may communicate over the 2360-2400 MHz and/or the 30-37.5 MHz radio frequency (RF) band. The data may be received from a networked data store. Execution of the models may identify health issues in substantially real time, and the operation of one or more medical devices may be modified and/or a communication may be generated.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREATHING PATTERN DETERMINATION USING A NON-CONTACT MICROPHONE

A method is provided for analyzing respiration of a subject (20). Using a non-contact microphone (22), a raw signal indicative of air-flow sounds of the respiration is generated. The raw signal is analyzed to determine a first set of one or more parameters of the respiration. An algorithm is applied to the first set of one or more parameters of the respiration. An algorithm is applied to the first set of parameters to derive a second set of one or more estimated parameters of the respiration that are not generally directly measurable in the raw signal. Other embodiments are also described.

Apparatus and method for mobile medical services

A mobile personal computing and communications device provides for secure, reliable, accurate and up-to-date point-of-care medical information for rendering sound medical care to a patient. The mobile personal device may be used by either the patient and/or by caregivers to furnish, access and/or acquire and store the patient's medical records using wireless communications, to provide a treatment, to facilitate compliance with a treatment plan, to facilitate patient care, to facilitate collaboration on treatment for the patient's condition, and to proffer an authenticated medical directive, among other mobile medical services.

VEHICULAR HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A vehicle includes a control system for controlling one or more operations of the vehicle. A touchpoint integrated in the vehicle is configured to receive PPG signals reflected from skin of an occupant, wherein the PPG signals are at a plurality of wavelengths. A processing circuit is configured to determine a signal quality of at least one of the PPG signals and generate one or more of: a visible feedback, an audible feedback or a tactile feedback in response the signal quality of the at least one PPG signal. The PPG signals to obtain health information of a user and generate a health message to the control system of the vehicle in response to the health information, wherein the control system controls one or more operations of the vehicle in response to the health message.

SLEEP-POSTURE SENSING AND MONITORING SYSTEM

ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЕ ДАННЫХ, ГЕНЕРИРУЕМЫХ УСТРОЙСТВОМ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО МОНИТОРИРОВАНИЯ ГЛИКЕМИИ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине, а именно к передаче сообщений, генерируемых устройством непрерывного мониторирования гликемии (НМГ). Предложено вычислительное устройство, содержащее средства, настроенные для осуществления компьютерно-реализуемых способов, включающих в себя: прием данных, соответствующих первому сообщению, относящемуся к измерению гликемии, посредством приемника устройства для управления диабетом, причем первое сообщение имеет связанный с ним первый приоритет; прием данных, соответствующих второму сообщению, относящемуся к измерению гликемии, посредством вышеупомянутого приемника, причем второе сообщение имеет связанный с ним второй приоритет, более высокий по сравнению с первым приоритетом, и второе сообщение принимают после первого сообщения; определение процессором устройства для управления диабетом времени, прошедшего после того, как приемник принимал данные; определение процессором того, превышает ли прошедшее время первый порог; представление процессором первого ...

ПОРТАТИВНЫЙ ПРИБОР И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ СБОРА И ОБРАБОТКИ ДАННЫХ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО МОНИТОРИРОВАНИЯ, ПОКАЗЫВАЮЩИХ СОДЕРЖАНИЕ АНАЛИТА В ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЖИДКОСТИ, МЕДИЦИНСКАЯ СИСТЕМА И КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫЙ ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ

Изобретение относится к портативному прибору, способу сбора и обработки данных непрерывного мониторирования и системе медицинского контроля. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности сбора и обработки данных непрерывного мониторирования содержания аналита в физиологической жидкости. Портативный прибор содержит: устройство интерфейса данных, выполненное с возможностью приема потока данных непрерывного мониторирования от сенсорного устройства, снабженного носимым на теле сенсором, и управляющее устройство, функционально связываемое для обмена данными с устройством интерфейса данных и выполненное с возможностью: управления режимом настройки, включающим установку параметров конфигурации для режима сбора и обработки данных, и обработки данных непрерывного мониторирования, причем после завершения работы в первом режиме запуска режима настройки в ответ на прием пускового сигнала, управляющее устройство переключает с первого режима работы на второй режим работы, включающий режим ...

СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБЫ ОЦЕНКИ РЕВАСКУЛЯРИЗАЦИИ СТОПЫ

Adaptive alarm system

Configurable, portable patient monitoring system

Method for use in a vehicle

Patient monitoring system with health status indicator

A patient monitoring system comprising a multi-patient display (14) configured to generally simultaneously display a health status indicator (132-138) for each of a plurality of patients. Preferably, the health status indicators (132-138) each comprise a colour gradient configured to visually convey a patient health assessment with a variable range of colour saturation and/or intensity.

Blood pressure monitor calibration

Patient positioning training apparatus

A method of assisting a patient 24 in controlling their position comprises using reference position data indicative of a reference position of a patient, actual position data is also monitored and then compared with the reference position data to determine a position deviation, and light is emitted which is detectable by the patient as ambient light if there is a position deviation. In an embodiment the position data is breathing displacement, where the actual position data is based on a breathing cycle of the patient. In alternative embodiments, sound could also be used, for example, by changing the amplitude or tone of sound audible to a patient when there is a position deviation. In embodiments colour could be the property of light used, for example a change in colour from green to blue if there is a position deviation. Alternatively, brightness, hue angle or flicker rate could be used. The light source may be placed outside the line of sight of a patient, or be reflected off surfaces ...

Method and apparatus for detection of interference in impedance based measurements

System and method for use with an inhaler, nebuliser or other such similar device

Systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communications

Systems and methods for remote and host monitoring communication are disclosed. In some implementations, monitoring systems can comprise a host monitoring device associated with a Host communicatively coupled to one or more remote monitoring devices associated with Remote Monitors. The host monitoring device can send communications based at least in part on analyte measurements of a Host sensor and/or other contextual data giving such measurements context. Different remote monitoring devices can receive different communications based at least in part on the role of the respective Remote Monitors relative to the Host. These roles can be reflected in classifications of Remote Monitors.

SELECTION, SEGMENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF EXHALED BREATH FOR AIRWAY DISORDERS ASSESSMENT

Methods and systems are described to automatically obtain and analyze a lung airway gas sample from the breath of a person for compositional analysis. These techniques may provide an improved method for example for accurately and reliably measuring nitric oxide for asthma assessment in young children and non-cognizant patients. - 1- WO 2015/143384 418 PCT/US2015/021852 Fig. 8 Expiratory Inspiratory time +T Expirtory ime tT(Ex cavty Midle Aira s Avelar1as raor trache IAirwayExpiofatoeyowee-ofdhetuppe gas an ndsoexplaobiesadEadXlwe obr lower airway some Lobes bronchi gas Gasfpr alveolar gas5 loepe of the upper >53 t2(Exp)*1 t1=T(Exp) *1 /5 ...

Method for managing biometric information using sensor usage information

The present invention relates to a method for managing biometric information and, more specifically, to a method for managing biometric information capable of preventing a use of a sensor module of which an expiration date has expired or a defective sensor module, by determining the validity of a sensor module of a continuous biometric information measuring device on the basis of the generation date of sensor usage information or production lot information received from the continuous biometric information measuring device, and preventing re-use or shared use of the sensor module on the basis of user information provided in a measurement message received from the continuous biometric information measuring device.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING EYE MOVEMENTS TO DETERMINE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Systems and methods for detecting a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The system comprises a sensing arrangement and a control unit. The sensing arrangement collects eye movement data of a user. The control unit is in communication with the sensing arrangement and configured to compare the eye movement data to one or more baseline measurements of eye movement dynamics. The control unit is also configured to generate an alert indicating the presence or severity of the TBI for delivery to control unit administrator if the eye movement data diverges from one or more of the baseline measurements by a threshold amount.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INERTIAL MEASUREMENT OF PRESSURE MANAGEMENT MOVEMENTS

Exemplary systems and methods associated with pressure management system for a user of a wheelchair. The systems and methods utilize an apparatus attached directly to the user for detecting and transmitting the inertial movement of the user. Various methods of generating pressure relief data and information associated with pressure points/pressure point relief of the user based on the actual movements of the user are disclosed.

COLLECTING AND PROCESSING CONTINUOUS MONITORING DATA INDICATIVE OF AN ANALYTE IN A BODILY FLUID

The application discloses a portable device (1) for collecting and processing continuous monitoring data indicative of an analyte in a bodily fluid, comprising a data interface device (3), configured to receive a stream of continuous monitoring data from a sensor device provided with a body worn sensor, and a control device (4), configured to control a configuration mode and a data collection and processing mode, wherein the control device (4) is further configured to switch from a first to a second mode of operation, the first mode of operation comprising starting the configuration mode in response to receiving a start signal indicating a sensor session start of the body worn sensor, and the second mode of operation comprising the data collection and processing mode. Further, a method and a computer product are disclosed.

HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND DROWSINESS DETECTION

Methods, devices and systems are provided for detecting drowsiness or the alertness level of a driver of vehicle. A driver's heart rate variability level is determined based on signals received from one or more sensors placed in the vehicle, such as biometric sensors located in a seat assembly. In response to a low heartbeat variability indicating a drowsy or non- alert driver, one or more output signals may be generated to warn or notify the driver.

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

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

CONTACTLESS AND MINIMAL-CONTACT MONITORING OF QUALITY OF LIFE PARAMETERS FOR ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION

An apparatus, system, and method for the measurement, aggregation and analysis of data collected using non-contact or minimally-contacting sensors provides quality of life parameters for individual subjects, particularly in the context of a controlled trial of interventions on human subjects (e.g., a clinical trial of a drug, or an evaluation of a consumer item such as a fragrance). In particular, non- contact or minimal- contact measurement of quality-of-life parameters such as sleep, stress, relaxation, drowsiness, temperature and emotional state of humans may be evaluated, together with automated sampling, storage, and transmission to a remote data analysis center. One component of the system is that the objective data is measured with as little disruption as possible to the normal behavior of the subject. The system can also support behavioral and pharmaceutical interventions aimed at improving quality of life.

PRESENTING DATA GENERATED BY A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR

A computer implemented method for transmitting messages generated by a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the method comprising: generating a first message at the CGM at a first time, the first message being related to blood glucose measuring; generating a second message at the CGM at a second time, the second time being after the first time, the second message being related to blood glucose measuring; determining an elapsed time since a transmitter of the CGM has transmitted data; determining whether the elapsed time is greater than a threshold; determining whether the second message is to be transmitted before the first message, in response to the elapsed time being greater than the threshold; and transmitting data corresponding with the second message before transmitting data corresponding with the first message to a diabetes management device, in response to determining that the second message is to be transmitted before the first message.

BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION IN VEHICULAR ENVIRONMENTS

Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based message. The system may operate in a vehicular environment.

Controlling a user alert

METHODS FOR ESTIMATING MAXIMAL OXYGEN UPTAKE AND NEXT TOTAL EXERCISE TIME

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NECK MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING DEVICE, MEDICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND PATIENT INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD

A magnetic resonance imaging device of an embodiment is characterized by being provided with: an input unit for inputting patient information including at least weight and height; an index calculation unit for calculating a body mass index (BMI) represented by weight (kg) / (height (m))2 from the inputted weight and height; a determination unit for determining whether or not the calculated BMI falls within a predetermined threshold range; and a display unit for performing alarm display when the BMI does not fall within the predetermined threshold range.

METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR STORING AND PROVIDING HISTORICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA

Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods that relate to pulse oximetry. Specifically, one embodiment includes an oximeter sensor comprising a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detector configured to detect the light, and a memory chip having a built-in trimmed resistor, the trimmed resistor having a resistance value that is detectable by a monitor.

Mechanical fuse for surgical implants and related methods

Devices and methods for tissue and graft procedures are provided that are designed to fail under a certain amount of force, providing sensory feedback that a particular activity may be providing too much stress on a surgical implant. For example, a surgical implant can include a sacrificial element in the form of a filament designed to break when a certain threshold value of force is met or exceeded, while a second filament that has the ability to withstand higher values of force, is able to maintain the repair after the first filament fails. In other embodiments, the sacrificial element includes a filament engagement mechanism associated with a suture anchor configured to fail at a threshold value of force, and a second filament engagement mechanism of the anchor can maintain the repair after the first one fails. Many implants configurations are provided, as are various surgical methods incorporating sacrificial elements.

POSTURE IMPROVEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A posture improvement device, system, and method. The system for improving posture may comprise: a sensor device; posture improvement software program, comprising a posture improvement system interface; and one or more user devices. The sensor device may be physically associated with a user and may communicate with the posture improvement software program. The sensor device may comprise: one or more sensors for monitoring positions and movements of the user. The system may calculate one or more optimum postural positions for the user, based on data communicated by the sensor device and collected information about the user. The system may monitor a conformance of the user with the optimum postural positions and may display the conformance on the posture improvement system interface. The system may detect and notify the user of one or more non-conformances, such that a user is reminded to maintain at least one optimum postural position.

SYMPTOM LOGGER

This disclosure is directed to techniques for recording and recognizing physiological parameter patterns associated with symptoms. A medical device system includes a medical device including one or more sensors configured to generate a signal that indicates a parameter of a patient. Additionally, the medical device system includes processing circuitry configured to receive data indicative of a user indication of an experienced symptom; determine a plurality of parameter values of the parameter based on a portion of the signal corresponding to a period of time including a time before the user indication and a period of time after the user indication. Additionally, the processing circuitry is configured to identify, based on a reference set of parameter values of the plurality of parameter values, the experienced symptom. Additionally, the processing circuitry is configured to save, to a database in memory, a set of data including the experienced symptom and patient parameters.

Pre-emptive asthma risk notifications based on medicament device monitoring

This description provides risk notifications for a geographic region to inform patients and effect behavior changes to prevent rescue events and exacerbations from occurring. A risk analysis for a geographic region is based on data gathered from a population of patients who may experience respiratory events within the geographic region. Rescue medication events, environmental conditions relevant to the rescue medication events, and other contextually relevant information are detected by sensors associated with a population of patients' medicament device/s and are collected from other sources, respectively, to provide a basis to determine a risk score. This data is analyzed to determine the severity of the risk of a respiratory event occurring within a geographical region and accordingly sending a notification to patients within that geographical region.

OXIMETER SENSOR WITH DIGITAL MEMORY ENCODING PATIENT DATA

The present invention provides a memory chip for use in an oximeter sensor, or an associated adapter or connector circuit. The memory chip allows the storing of patient related data, such as patient trending data or a patient ID, to provide enhanced capabilities for the oximeter sensor. In addition to providing unique data to store in such a memory, the present invention include unique uses of the data stored in such a memory.

PORTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ БИОСИГНАЛОВ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ОПОВЕЩЕНИЕМ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к управлению оповещением пользователя. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении возможности управления оповещением пользователя с использованием обнаруженных биосигналов. Такой результат достигается тем, что выполняют первое обнаружение по меньшей мере одного биосигнала по меньшей мере от одного пользователя; управление устройством пользовательского вывода для инициирования оповещения пользователя после выполнения указанного первого обнаружения указанного по меньшей мере одного биосигнала; выполнение второго обнаружения указанного по меньшей мере одного биосигнала от указанного по меньшей мере одного пользователя после инициирования указанного оповещения пользователя; и обработку указанного первого сигнала обнаружения по меньшей мере одного биосигнала и указанного второго сигнала обнаружения по меньшей мере одного биосигнала для определения того, проходит ли проверку значимости одно или более изменений указанного по меньшей мере одного биосигнала. 3 н. и 18 ...

Использование биосигналов для управления оповещением пользователя

Группа изобретений относятся к медицине, а именно к управлению оповещением пользователя. Предложено устройство, содержащее машиночитаемый носитель для реализации способа, причем устройство содержит память, в которой хранится компьютерная программа, содержащая компьютерные программные инструкции; и процессор, конфигурированный для исполнения указанных компьютерных программных инструкций для обеспечения выполнения указанным устройством по меньшей мере следующего: получения первого сигнала обнаружения биосигнала от пользователя, когда упомянутый пользователь пребывает в состоянии бодрствования; управления устройством пользовательского вывода электронного устройства для инициирования оповещения пользователя после получения указанного первого сигнала обнаружения указанного биосигнала, при этом электронное устройство отличается от носимого устройства; получения, от указанного детектора носимого устройства, второго сигнала обнаружения указанного биосигнала от указанного пользователя, при этом ...

ПОРТАТИВНЫЙ ПРИБОР И СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ДАННЫХ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО МОНИТОРИРОВАНИЯ, ПОКАЗЫВАЮЩИХ СОДЕРЖАНИЕ АНАЛИТА В ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ ЖИДКОСТИ, МЕДИЦИНСКАЯ СИСТЕМА И КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫЙ ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ

ПРИБОРЫ ДЛЯ НЕИНВАЗИВНОГО МОНИТОРИНГА КРОВЯНОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ, СПОСОБЫ И КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫЙ ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ ДЛЯ РАБОТЫ С НИМИ

БИОМЕДИЦИНСКИЕ УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ МОНИТОРИНГА МЕДИЦИНСКОГО СОСТОЯНИЯ В РЕЖИМЕ РЕАЛЬНОГО ВРЕМЕНИ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ПЕРЕДАЧИ БИОМЕТРИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

OXIMETERSENSOR MIT EINEM DIGITALSPEICHER ZUR KODIERUNG VON PATIENTENDATA

System und Verfahren zum Workflowmanagement

Drahtlose Systeme und Verfahren enthalten mehrere periphere elektronische Vorrichtungen, die jeweils ein drahtloses Kommunikationssystem aufweisen. Ein Prozessor ist dazu eingerichtet, basierend auf Zuordnungskriterien einen statistischen Zuordnungssicherheitsgrad zu berechnen, der eine Wahrscheinlichkeit kennzeichnet, mit der eine periphere elektronische Vorrichtung einem überwachten Objekt/Patienten für jede periphere elektronische Vorrichtung zugeordnet ist. Indikatoren sind dazu eingerichtet, den statistischen Zuordnungssicherheitsgrad zu vermitteln.

Configurable, portable patient monitoring system

A system for patient monitoring includes a plurality of components including a monitor and display assembly, optional stand-alone displays, optional stand-alone monitors, one or more modules, and at least one patient parameter measuring device. The display includes a flat glass front with a blackened border that appears continuous but allows the passage of light during alarm situations. The display functions as a touchscreen and includes a portion for alarm volume control. The system also includes a docking station for the monitor and display assembly and capnography and/or multigas pods for attachment to the monitor and display assembly. The monitor and display assembly, docking station, and pods enhance portability of the system. The monitor and display assembly, module(s), and patient parameter measuring device(s) are all interconnected via Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interfaces.

Electronics arrangement for a wearable article

Electronics arrangement 100 for a wearable article. The arrangement 100 comprises a processor 101. The processor 101 is configured to process signals sensed by a sensing component. The signals relate to the activity of a user wearing the wearable article. The processor 101 is configured to process the signals so as to determine whether the activity of the user is within a predetermined allowable range. The arrangement 100 further comprises a light source 103 configured to emit light based on the determination by the processor 101. The emitted light is for indicating whether the activity of the user is within the predetermined allowable range. The sensor may be an accelerometer for motion sensing. The light source 103 may emit different colours dependent of different ranges. The wearable article may be a garment of clothing.

Device and method for guiding breathing of a user

Method and apparatus for detection of interference in impedance based measurements

A method for detection of interference in impedance comprises connecting the subject to the monitor using one or more leads; and before current is applied to the subject, measuring voltage on the subject via at least one of the one or more leads and if any voltage is detected then the monitor indicates a warning. An impedance based monitor is also claimed. In embodiments the warning can be a visual or audio indication. In embodiments the monitor and method measure voltage, before any current is applied, in at least one frequency band of operation of the monitor. If an external carrier wave or an existing current is detected the monitor indicates a warning as the device could cause interference with the operation of other equipment such as a pacemaker, echocardiography equipment, apnoea monitor or an external defibrillator. In an embodiment, measuring voltage on a subject can be repeated or different frequency bands until a free frequency band for the current is found. The monitor may require ...

An inhaler monitoring device

An inhaler monitoring device 1 comprising a body with an inlet 3 (Figure 2) and an outlet 5 which are in fluid communication with respect to one another to define a channel therebetween, wherein the inlet is for coupling to an inhaler for dispensing a medication and the outlet is for coupling to a spacer having a mouthpiece, one or more sensors which are configured to measure one or more inhalation characteristics when the user inhales the dispensed medication from the inhaler through the inhaler monitoring device via the spacer, and processing means which are configured to determine feedback information based on one or more of the inhalation characteristics of the user and supplementary data. Processing means may comprise a central server 304 (Figure 9) or other computing devices, configured using AI techniques to consolidate information provided by the inhaler monitoring device with supplemental data to determine an advisory action to users or other third parties. Additionally, processing ...

Data conversion in ECG techniques

A computer-implementable method includes generating a first set of input signals representing an X-lead ECG apparatus, generating a second set of input signals based on the first set and representing a Y-lead ECG apparatus, and generating to a display device a set of ECG traces and/or a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction based on the second set. X and Y are integer values and Y is greater than X.

POSTURE AND DEEP BREATHING IMPROVEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

A posture and breathing improvement device, system, and method. The system for improving posture and deep breathing may comprise: a sensor device; posture/breathing improvement software program, comprising one, both, or a combination of a posture improvement system interface and a breathing improvement system interface; and one or more user devices. The sensor device may be physically associated with a user and may communicate with the posture improvement software program. The sensor device may comprise: one or more sensors for monitoring positions and movements of the user. The system may calculate one or more optimum postural positions and breathing exercises for the user, based on data communicated by the sensor device and collected information about the user. The system may monitor a conformance of the user with the optimum postural positions and may display the conformance on the posture improvement system interface. The system may detect and notify the user of one or more non-conformances ...

BIOMEDICAL DEVICES FOR BIOMETRIC BASED INFORMATION COMMUNICATION IN VEHICULAR ENVIRONMENTS

Methods and apparatus to form a biometric based information communication system are described. In some examples, the biometric based information communication system comprises 5 biomedical devices with sensing means, wherein the sensing means produces a biometric result. In some examples the biometric based information communication system may comprise a user device such as a smart phone paired in communication with the biomedical device. A biometric measurement result may trigger a communication of a biometric based message. The system may operate in a vehicular environment. 2812577v1 130 - 15 - 155 ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREATHING PATTERN DETERMINATION USING A NON-CONTACT MICROPHONE

NETWORK TOPOLOGY FOR INSULIN PUMP SYSTEMS

In one implementation, an insulin delivery system using an on-body network includes an insulin delivery device that is adapted to administer dosages of insulin to a patient; a controller that is adapted to control operation of the insulin delivery device, to establish a first network connection in which the controller acts in a central role, and to establish a second network connection in which the controller acts in a peripheral role; one or more peripheral devices that are adapted to generate patient data related to blood glucose levels and to transmit the patient data wirelessly over the first network connection, the peripheral devices acting in a peripheral role over the first network connection; and a mobile application installed on a mobile computing device that is programmed to communicate with the controller over the second network connection, the mobile application communicating in a central role over the second network connection.

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

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

Intelligent nursing consumable and physiological monitoring device with same

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM TO DETECT MALFUNCTIONS

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM TO DETECT MALFUNCTIONS

L'invention concerne un système (100) comprenant : - une série d'électrodes (110), - une source de tension continue (120), - un dispositif de commande (130), pour appliquer à une paire d'électrodes constituant une anode et une cathode des créneaux de tension continue, et pour connecter au moins une autre électrode en haute impédance, pour mesurer le potentiel du corps, - un dispositif de mesure (140) agencé pour relever des données représentatives du courant à la cathode et des potentiels sur des électrodes en haute impédance en réponse à l'application des créneaux, lesdites données permettant de déterminer une valeur de la conductance électrochimique de la peau à l'anode et à la cathode, et un dispositif de diagnostic du système (150), pour détecter un dysfonctionnement du système à partir des données représentatives du courant à la cathode et des potentiels sur au moins certaines électrodes en haute impédance.

개인용 웰니스 장치

... 개인용 웰니스 장치는 2개의 하우징 보디, 힘 센서, 사용자 인터페이스, 하나 이상의 프로세서 및/또는 다른 컴포넌트들을 포함한다. 제1 하우징 보디와 제2 하우징 보디가 결합 메커니즘을 통해 이동 가능하게 함께 결합될 수 있으며, 따라서 2개의 하우징 보디는 개방 구성 및 폐쇄 구성 사이에서 재구성될 수 있다. 힘 센서는 폐쇄 구성이 있는 동안 2개의 하우징 보디에 인가되는 압축력과 관련된 정보를 전달하는 힘 출력 신호를 생성하도록 구성될 수 있다. 사용자 인터페이스는 2개의 하우징 보디가 개방 구성에 있는 경우 액세스될 수 있다. 하나 이상의 프로세서는 2개의 하우징 보디에 인가되는 압축력과 관련된 정보를 사용자 인터페이스를 통해 제공하도록 구성되는 프레젠테이션 모듈을 포함하는 하나 이상의 컴퓨터 프로그램 모듈을 실행하도록 구성될 수 있으며, 정보는 힘 출력 신호로부터 도출된다.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING EXERCISE INFORMATION AND WEARABLE DEVICE FOR SAME

The present invention discloses a method for providing exercise information in a wearable device. The method for providing exercise information in a wearable device includes: a step of displaying a list including at least one past exercise recording information; a step of receiving an input of a user selecting the first past exercise recording information of the list; a step of obtaining current exercise recording information of the user; a step of comparing the selected first past exercise recording information and the current exercise recording information; and a step of displaying an image representing the comparison result information. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (110) Display unit (120) Control unit (130) User input unit ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIO-INFORMATION

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREATHING PATTERN DETERMINATION USING A NON-CONTACT MICROPHONE

A method is provided for analyzing respiration of a subject (20). Using a non-contact microphone (22), a raw signal indicative of airflow sounds of the respiration is generated. The raw signal is analyzed to determine a first set of one or more parameters of the respiration. An algorithm is applied to the first set of parameters to derive a second set of one or more estimated parameters of the respiration that are not generally directly measurable in the raw signal. Other embodiments are also described.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOBILE MEDICAL SERVICES

A mobile personal computing and communications device provides for secure, reliable, accurate and up-to-date point-of-care medical information for rendering sound medical care to a patient. The mobile personal device may be used by either the patient and/or by caregivers to furnish, access and/or acquire and store the patient's medical records using wireless communications, to provide a treatment, to facilitate compliance with a treatment plan, to facilitate patient care, to facilitate collaboration on treatment for the patient's condition, and to proffer an authenticated medical directive, among other mobile medical services.

PERSONAL WELLNESS DEVICE

A personal wellness device comprise two housing bodies, a force sensor, a user interface, one or more processors, and/or other components. A first housing body and a second housing body may be movably coupled together by way of a coupling mechanism such that the two housing bodies are reconfigurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The force sensor may be configured to generate a force output signal that conveys information related to compressive force exerted on the two housing bodies while in the closed configuration. The user interface may be accessible with the two housing bodies in the open configuration. The one or more processors may be configured to execute one or more computer program modules, including a presentation module configured to present, via the user interface, information associated with compressive force exerted on the two housing bodies, the information being derived from the force output signal.

WIRELESS INCONTINENCE DETECTION APPARATUS

A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

ALARM AND MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

An alarm and monitoring system including a primary device and at least one secondary device, the alarm and monitoring system including at least one controller configured to: determine whether at least one alarm event is set; establish a wireless communication between a primary device and the secondary device, when it is determined that the alarm event has been set; transmit an alarm event signal including alarm information from the primary device to the secondary device in accordance with the alarm event that is determined to have been set; generate an alarm signal by the secondary device in accordance with at least the alarm information; and render the generated alarm signal on a rendering device.

Method and apparatus for measuring a biological signal

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

Compartment Syndrome Monitoring Systems and Methods

Embodiments of a compartment monitor that can be implanted and left in situ to continuously (or semi-continuously) measure compartment pressures are presented. An exemplary monitor includes a pressure sensor adapted to be implanted in a compartment, a transmitter external to the compartment and coupled to the pressure sensor, and a receiver in communication with the transmitter to receive and process pressure data received from the transmitter. The monitor may also be configured to transmit measured pressure data to a networkable device. The networkable device can then communicate the patient's status and condition to a healthcare provider through a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). This communication allows the healthcare provider to remotely monitor a patient. The networkable device, or associated computing system, can record and display trends in the pressure data over time, and log the data to the patient's electronic health records.

Method and System for Indicating a Feeding Vessel of a Malformation

A method for indicating a feeding vessel of a malformation is presented. The method includes accessing a medical image with the malformation and segmenting the malformation in the medical image. Further, the method includes detecting the feeding vessel of the malformation and acquiring a live image, thereafter the method involves displaying the live image overlaid with the medical image as a displayed image and indicating the feeding vessel in the displayed image.

System and method for reducing false alarms and false negatives based on motion and position sensing

Systems and methods of reducing false alarms associated with vital-sign monitoring are disclosed. One or more vital-sign readings of a patient are received. One or more acceleration readings from an accelerometer attached to the patient are received. At least one of motion and position of the patient are determined based at least in part on the one or more acceleration readings. An alarm condition determination procedure is modified if at least one of the motion and the position satisfies a predefined condition.

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

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

System and Method of Using Location Technology to Aid Patient Recovery

A system for telemetrically monitoring a patient includes a remote monitoring device associated with the patient. A location services system tracks a location of the remote monitoring device. A patient tracking computer calculates a distance and a duration of patient ambulation from the tracked location. A method of monitoring an ambulatory patient monitors the location of a remote monitoring device and derives ambulatory event data from the monitored location.

Measurement of emotional response to sensory stimuli

A method of measuring emotional response of at least one subject to a specific sensory stimulus comprises establishing ( 202 ) a plurality of basic emotions for measurement, including one or more positive affect emotions and one or more negative affect emotions. The subject is presented ( 302 ) with the specific sensory stimulus, and for each basic emotion is further presented ( 306 ) with a computer-generated display comprising interactive animated visual images representative of a metaphorical concept corresponding with the basic emotion. Input is then received ( 308 ) from the subject, who is enabled to adapt the animated visual images to accord with an emotional response to the sensory stimulus. The received input is converted to a corresponding quantitative emotional response value for each basic emotion. The quantitative emotional response value may be a difference value derived from a change in emotional state of the subject and based upon an initial calibration of emotional state performed prior to presenting the subject with the sensory stimulus. A visual presentation ( 1000 ) is generated, which comprises representations ( 1004, 1012, 1014 ) of the quantitative emotional response values for each of the plurality of basic emotions, whereby the relative emotional response of the subject in respect of each basic emotion is visually distinguishable.

Gait analysis system and methods

Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.

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

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

Acute ischemia detection based on parameter value range analysis

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

Method and System For Patient-Specific Modeling of Blood Flow

Embodiments include a system for planning treatment for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of an anatomical structure of the patient, create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the anatomical structure of the patient based on the patient-specific data, and determine a first fractional flow reserve within the anatomical structure of the patient based on the three-dimensional model and information regarding a physiological condition of the patient. The at least one computer system may be further configured to receive input from a user regarding a plan of treatment, modify the physiological condition of the patient based on the received input, and determine a second fractional flow reserve within the anatomical structure of the patient based on the modified physiological condition of the patient.

Navigation System for Cardiac Therapies

An image guided navigation system for navigating a region of a subject includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of the subject. The tracking device tracks the location of the instrument in the subject. The controller superimposes an icon representative of the instrument onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the tracked location of the instrument. The display displays the image with the superimposed instrument.

Catheter with imaging assembly

A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.

Device, system and method for monitoring and communicating biometric data of a diver

A system and method for monitoring biometric data of a diver and signaling those data from a first communication device to other communication devices, e.g., those of other divers, on a ship or buoy. A signal generated from a device of the diver can generate a diver identifier, an indication of a stress state of the diver and the diver's location.

System and method for physiological monitoring

Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring a sensor module mounted in a sensor platform, wherein the sensor platform includes an adhesive side and a pocket, wherein the pocket is designed to receive the sensor module, to facilitate sensing by the sensor module of physiological attributes, and to allow insertion and removal of the sensor device from the pocket.

Metrics and algorithms for interpretation of muscular use

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

Biological signal display apparatus

A biological signal display apparatus includes: a stimulation unit which performs stimulation on a living body; a measurement unit which measures an evoked response evoked by the stimulation; a calculator which calculates a feature amount of the evoked response; a display unit; and a display controller which, based on the feature amount calculated by the calculator, displays a bar-shaped image on the display unit, each time when the stimulation is performed, the bar-shaped image corresponding with the evoked response on the display unit.

Continuous outpatinet ecg monitoring system

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

Apparatus and method for voice based diagnostic support

An apparatus ( 4 ) is disclosed adapted to diagnose disorders related to the brain of a subject. The apparatus comprises a display ( 42 ) for presenting stimuli to said subject, a microphone ( 46 ) for registering a sound signal, and a control unit adapted to measure a pause time until articulation of the subject starts in a said sound signal for naming presented stimuli as quickly as possible and in an order as previously presented. Components of said pause time are analyzed for diagnostic support of neuropsychiatric disorders, in particular neurodevelopmental disorders, or brain damage induced disorders. An adjustment of medication dosage or medication type to individual patient needs may be made based on the measurement.

Peripheral Sensory And Supersensory Replacement System

A sensor-based quantification and analysis system includes an input device including a plurality of sensors that generate an input based on a force. The input device also includes a transmission device that transmits force information based on the input. The system also includes an output device that receives the force information. A processing unit selects, for each of the plurality of sensors, one of a plurality of levels of a likelihood of tissue damage based on the force and a predetermined time period. Further, the output device includes a display that presents or logs the one of the plurality of levels of the likelihood of tissue damage for each of the plurality of sensors.

Remote medical device alarm

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

Hospital bed with nurse call system interface unit

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

Real-Time Evaluation of CPR Performance

A computer-implemented method for providing summary information for lifesaving activities is disclosed. The method involves sensing one or more activities that are repeatedly and cyclically performed on a victim by a rescuer; identifying a cyclical timing interval over which performance is to be analyzed for a integer number of cycles of the one or more activities, and gathering data from the sensing of the one or more activities during the time interval; generating, from analysis of the one or more activities, summary data that condenses data sensed for the one or more activities into a summary of the one or more activities; and providing, for display to a user, a visual summary of the performance of the one or more activities over the identified time interval.

Determination and application of glucose sensor reliability indicator and/or metric

Disclosed are a system and method for determining a metric and/or indicator of a reliability of a blood glucose sensor in providing glucose measurements. In one aspect, the metric and/or indicator may be computed based, at least in part, on an observed trend associated with signals generated by the blood glucose sensor.

Device and method for superimposing patterns on images in real time, particularly for guidance by location

The invention relates to a device for superimposing known patterns, characteristic of a region, on (real) images of said region. The device comprises, a memory in which patterns are stored, which are representative of a selected region, of known position and orientation with relation to a common reference and processing means, for determining a pattern representative of the selected portion in the memory, on receipt of the designation of at least one portion of an observed image of the selected region, taken at a selected angle and at least one representative attribute of said region, taking account of the attribute selected, then superimposing the determined pattern on the selected portion of the image taking account of the selected angle.

Analyte sensor

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

Method and Apparatus For Early Warning of Critical Care Patient Hemodynamic Instability

A method and apparatus for providing a computing environment for a user which gives early warning of critical care patient instability. The method and apparatus use the entropy of monitored channels which are paired, each channel being paired once with each other channel. The entropies within each pair are compared to create an information exchange ratio. The information exchange ratios are integrated and a maximum of the integrated information exchange ratios is determined. Then, an alarm condition occurs at a user determined percentage of the maximum integrated information exchange ratio.

System and method for facial nerve monitoring during facial surgery

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

Classification of impacts from sensor data

Systems and methods are provided for classifying an impact to a head of a human being as one of a plurality of event classes. A sensor interface is configured to determine an acceleration at a location of interest on the human being from provided sensor data in response to the impact. A feature calculation component is configured to calculate a plurality of impact parameters from the determined acceleration at the location of interest. A pattern recognition classifier is configured to associate the impact with an associated event class of at least three associated event classes according to the calculated plurality of impact parameters. A post-processing component is configured to communicate the associated event class an observer via an associated output device.

Transcutaneous energy transfer system with vibration inducing warning circuitry

An improved alarm device for use in a transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) system is provided. The device includes a processor configured to monitor at least one function of an implanted cardiac assist device and to generate an internal vibratory alarm.

Assembly with Imaging Electronics

A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.

System for continuous measuring, recording and monitoring of the splanchnic tissue perfusion and the pulmonary physiological dead space, and use thereof

The present invention relates to a new system for measuring, recording and monitoring the splanchnic tissue perfusion and the pulmonary physiological dead space in an automated way, both continuously and intermittently, and in real time, which is easy to manage and generates information easy to interpret. Said system comprises at least four measuring devices of medical parameters, connected to a device receiving, converting, storing, integrating, processing, and allowing the management and display of the data recorded in the measurements and the parameters estimated by the same. For this purpose, said device comprises a specific computer program of estimation of parameters related to the measurement of the splanchnic tissue perfusion and the pulmonary physiological dead space, from the data derived from the measuring devices. Likewise, the present invention is related to the use of a device for measuring, recording and monitoring of the splanchnic tissue perfusion and the pulmonary physiological dead space.

Glycemic health metric determination and application

Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, etc. for determination and application of a unidimensional metric for assessing a patient's glycemic health. In one particular implementation, a computed metric may be used to balance short-term and long-term risks associated with a particular therapy. In another implementation, a computed unidimensional metric may be used to balance risks of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.

Optical sensors for use in vital sign monitoring

The invention provides a body-worn system that continuously measures pulse oximetry and blood pressure, along with motion, posture, and activity level, from an ambulatory patient. The system features an oximetry probe that comfortably clips to the base of the patient's thumb, thereby freeing up their fingers for conventional activities in a hospital, such as reading and eating. The probe secures to the thumb and measures time-dependent signals corresponding to LEDs operating near 660 and 905 nm. Analog versions of these signals pass through a low-profile cable to a wrist-worn transceiver that encloses a processing unit. Also within the wrist-worn transceiver is an accelerometer, a wireless system that sends information through a network to a remote receiver, e.g. a computer located in a central nursing station.

Method and device for early detection of heart attack

A device and method for heart performance characterization and abnormality detection is disclosed herein. The device and method analyze and characterize cardiac electrophysiological signals which help in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia in advance of a heart attack.

Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods

Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.

Pain tracking and management device

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

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

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

Method and System for Alerting Drivers

Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide an alerting alarm system designed to keep drowsy or otherwise inattentive drivers safe while driving. The system comprises an electronic device which comprises an ON/OFF switch, a reset button, a power source; for example a battery housing; a cover, a sound producing member, and a speaker. In some implementations, the device may be permanently affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In other implementations, the device may be detachably affixed within the passenger compartment of a car. In still further implementations, the device may be free standing, and placed wherever the user desires without being affixed to anything.

Wireless Patient Monitoring System

A patient monitoring system for monitoring vital signs, comprises: one or more sensors, wherein the sensors measure vital signs; a monitor station; and one or more portable monitoring devices, wherein monitored data based on the measured vital signs is wirelessly transmitted from the sensors to the monitor station, wherein the monitor station issues one or more alarms to certain ones of the portable monitoring devices as a function of the monitored data, and wherein a portion of the monitored data that pertains to the alarms is wirelessly transmitted to the certain ones of the portable monitoring devices and displayed by the certain ones of the portable monitoring devices.

Home power management system

Systems and methods for managing power usage are provided. The system includes a programmable microprocessor, at least one input mechanism, a memory having instructions and/or other information, a display, at least one power consuming power device and a remote server. The systems allows the user of a power consuming device to receive instructions or other information from the server. The method includes using stored program instructions to generate power device related information on a display, collecting power device data representative of the electrical current or power consumed, connecting to a remote computing facility having a server, and providing the data to a computer remotely located from the central server.

System and method for interactive three dimensional operation guidance system for soft organs based on anatomic map

A system for providing visual three dimensional assistance to a user during a medical procedure involving a soft organ. The system and method provide visual assistance to a user during a medical procedure involving a soft organ. The system and method utilize a processor for generating an image of the soft organ, a surgical instrument tracker for tracking a surgical instrument during the medical procedure, and a display in communication with the processor and the surgical instrument tracker for visually displaying in three dimensions, the image of the soft organ and the surgical instrument in relation to the soft organ.

Apparatus and method for outputting heart sounds

An apparatus for outputting heart sounds includes an implantable system and an external system. The implantable system includes a sensor for generating sensed signals representing detected heart sounds, an interface circuit and a control circuit for receiving the sensed signals, generating data representing the heart sounds therefrom, and transmitting the data to the external system via the interface circuit. The external system includes an interface circuit for communicating with the implantable system, and a control circuit for receiving the data representing the heart sounds and for generating control signals that cause an output device to generate outputs representing the sounds. The implantable system may also include a sensor(s) for detecting cardiac electrical signals. In this case, outputs representing the cardiac electrical signals are also output.

Method and system for enhanced messaging

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

Programmable cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) detection device

Time after time studies find that often, even when administered by trained professionals, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compression rates and depth are inadequate. Too week, shallow or too forceful compressions may contribute to suboptimal patient outcome. Several parameters are crucial for optimal and properly-administered CPR. Crucial parameters include proper hand positioning on the patient's chest, depth of compression of 4-5 cm, and compression rate of 100 compressions per minute. The crucial parameters are often affected by patient parameters, and relative to the patient, rescuer parameters, such as patient thoracic volume; weight; age; gender; and rescuer's, relative to the patient's, parameters, such as weight, height; physical form, etc. Proposed is an automated CPR feedback device with user programmable settings for assisting with real-time feedback and subsequently correcting rescuers patient customized CPR technique.

Gesture support for controlling and/or operating a medical device

The invention relates to a gesture support device ( 10 ) for controlling and/or operating a medical device ( 24 ), wherein the gesture support device is used to make gestures which are to be detected by a gesture detection system ( 23 ) and translated into control and/or operating inputs for the medical device ( 24 ), characterized in that the gesture support device ( 10 ) comprises discrete or delimited sections ( 12 - 18 ) which can be recognized as such by the gesture detection system ( 23 ). It also relates to a system for controlling and/or operating a medical device ( 24 ), comprising such a gesture support device, and to a method for controlling and/or operating a medical device ( 24 ).

Methods & systems to determine multi-parameter managed alarm hierarchy during patient monitoring

The present specification discloses systems and methods of patient monitoring in which multiple sensors are used to detect physiological parameters and the data from those sensors are correlated to determine if an alarm should, or should not, be issued, thereby resulting in more precise alarms and fewer false alarms. Electrocardiogram readings can be combined with invasive blood pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, and/or pulse oximetry measurements to provide a more accurate picture of pulse activity and patient respiration. In addition, the monitoring system can also use an accelerometer or heart valve auscultation to further improve accuracy.

ECG Artifact Reduction System

An ECG signal processing system which removes the CPR-induced artifact from measured ECG signals obtained during the administration of CPR.

Health monitoring appliance

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

Method for detecting a malfunction of a sensor for measuring an analyte concentration in vivo

The invention relates to a method for detecting a malfunction of a sensor for measuring an analyte concentration in vivo, wherein a series of measurement signals is produced by means of the sensor, and a value of a noise parameter is continually determined from the measuring signals, the noise parameter indicating how severely the measurement is impaired by interference signals. According to the invention, continually determined values of the noise parameter are used to determine how quickly the noise parameter changes, and the rate of change of the noise parameter is evaluated to detect a malfunction.

Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and self-calibration are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided which are capable of calibrating a continuous analyte sensor based on an initial sensitivity, and then continuously performing self-calibration without using, or with reduced use of, reference measurements. In certain embodiments, a sensitivity of the analyte sensor is determined by applying an estimative algorithm that is a function of certain parameters. Also described herein are systems and methods for determining a property of an analyte sensor using a stimulus signal. The sensor property can be used to compensate sensor data for sensitivity drift, or determine another property associated with the sensor, such as temperature, sensor membrane damage, moisture ingress in sensor electronics, and scaling factors.

Methods and systems for assessing latent traits using probabilistic scoring

A method and system for assessing a latent trait such as a psychiatric disorder in a test subject. The method includes receiving a test subject's responses to test items that are administered to the test subject to elicit the responses from the test subject. An initial first sub-region probability of the test subject lying within a first sub-region of a first latent trait is determined from the test subject's response to the initial first test item. A subsequent first sub-region probability of the test subject lying within the first sub-region of the first latent trait is then determined using the test subject's response to the subsequent first test item to ascertain a conditional response probability, and using the initial first sub-region probability as a prior first sub-region probability. The method and system can be used to more accurately and/or more rapidly assess one or more latent traits in a test subject.

Method for managing treatment of a patient health condition with a pda based system

A method for managing treatment of a particular health condition afflicting a patient through the use of a PDA which includes a health management program stored in the PDA that prompts a user for entry of health condition data, including patient physiological data, subjective patient health condition data, and medication delivery data, compiles the health condition data into an accumulated data summary, and transmits the data summary from the PDA to a second processing unit through a communication port. A drop-down list related to subjective symptoms is provided, which includes stress and depression. A touch screen is provided for a graphical user interface. The health management program also provides prompts for the entry of diet data, and further displays drop-down lists related to daily activities and alerts for medication delivery.

Predictive background data transfer for implantable medical devices

Data is transferred from an implantable medical device (IMD) to one or more external devices passively in the background of an active communications session based on a prediction of data that will be requested by a user.

System and method for reconstructing cardiac activation information

An example system and method of reconstructing biological activation information are disclosed. A first biological signal and a second biological signal associated with an organ are processed via a computing device to determine whether there is a point of change in a derivative of the first biological signal with respect to a derivative of the second biological signal above a threshold. An activation onset time is assigned in the first biological signal at the point of change to define biological activation associated with the organ in the first cardiac signal if it is determined that the point of change is above the threshold.

System for generating alarms based on alarm patterns

An alarm system can include one or more processors. Such processors can receive physiological parameter data associated with a patient. The one or more processors can also select an alarm pattern based at least in part on an indicator of an attribute of the patient. The alarm pattern can include a plurality of different thresholds and corresponding periods of time. Further, the one or more processors can generate an alarm when a value associated with the physiological parameter data satisfies at least one threshold of the plurality of thresholds for the period of time corresponding to the at least one threshold.

Transducer mountings and wearable monitors

A transducer mounting comprising a compliant elongate support member having a skin engaging surface, adhering means to adhere the skin engaging surface to a wearer's head, and a plurality of transducers longitudinally spaced on the skin engaging surface. A wearable monitor comprising adhering means for adhering the wearable monitor to skin, a skin-facing surface with a transducer thereon for either or both stimulating a physiological response and measuring a physiological parameter, and display means or audio output means integral to the wearable monitor for displaying a signal related to a measured physiological parameter on the wearable monitor or transmitting a sound related to a measured physiological parameter from the wearable monitor, respectively.

Controller

A controller is provided for manoeuvring an interrogation plane relative to a reference surface. The interrogation plane intersects the reference surface and is associated with a pole about which the interrogation plane is rotatable. The pole has an adjustable angle of inclination relative to the reference surface. The controller has a base, a handle, and an arm extending from a connection with the base to a connection with the handle. The arm has hingeable joints which hinge to allow the handle to be translated relative to the base in arbitrary directions across a user surface. The controller further has position sensors which measure the translation of the handle relative to the base on the user surface. The translation provides a corresponding translation of the interrogation plane relative to the reference surface. The handle is rotatable about a rotation axis and is tillable about a tilt axis to allow the handle to be angularly moved relative to the user surface. The controller further has angle sensors which respectively detect the rotation about the rotation axis and the tilt about the tilt axis. The rotation about the rotation axis and the tilting about the tilt axis provide angular movement of the interrogation plane relative to the reference surface corresponding to the angular movement of the handle relative to the user surface.

System and method for scoring illness complexity to predict healthcare cost

A processor-based method for presenting patient test data includes acts of obtaining values of factors indicative of different patient health parameters and operatively associating the values of the factors with a unique identifier in a database borne by a physical computer-readable medium. Using a processor, a Z-score is determined for each factor and absolute values for each Z-score are converted into logarithm values. On a display, a radar graph depicts the Z-scores for the plurality of factors, the radar graph defining at least an arc subdivided into a plurality of sectors, each sector being subdivided into a plurality of arcuate sections, wherein log values are plotted from a center point of the radar graph, with the Z-scores of identified ones of the plurality of factors being representing as highlighted arcuate sections extending from the center point of the radar graph outwardly in correspondence with a magnitude of each Z-score.

Coupon redeemable upon completion of a predetermined threshold of physical activity

A coupon for providing an incentive for a user to participate in physical activity. The coupon detects the physical activity of a user and indicates to the user when the threshold of physical activity has been reached. Once the coupon has indicated that the threshold has been reached, the user may redeem the coupon for a reward.

System and method for power-efficient transmission of emg data

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

Spectral decomposition and display of three-dimensional electrical activity in the cerebral cortex

Systems and methods are provided for measuring electrical activity within a brain of a patient. An electrode array is configured to take measurements of electrical potential as raw electroencephalographic (EEG) data. A data processing component includes a spectral decomposition component configured to divide the raw EEG data into a plurality of frequency intervals, within a total range of frequencies and an inverse solution component configured to transform the raw EEG data associated with each frequency interval into a spatial mapping of electrical activity as to provide a set of parameters, with each parameter representing an average electrical activity at an associated location within the brain over an epoch of interest.

Power management in a data-capable strapband

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

Patient support table, medical apparatus with a patient support table, and method for operating a patient support table

A patient support table has a patient support plate adjustable along at least one axis to support a patient thereon, and at least one touch-sensitive input device, wherein sweeping over or marking a segment of the at least one touch-sensitive input device by a user is translated into an adjustment of the patient support plate along the at least one axis. A medical apparatus includes such a patient support table, and in a method to adjust the patient support plate of the patient support table, appropriate interaction of a user with the touch-sensitive input device effects the adjustment of the support plate along the at least one axis.

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

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

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

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

Health monitoring appliance

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

Cardiac diagnostics using wall motion and perfusion cardiac mri imaging and systems for cardiac diagnostics

Cardiac information of a patient is displayed by obtaining a plurality of MRI cine loops of the heart of the patient at a plurality of heart rates, the plurality of cine loops including both wall motion cine loops and at least one perfusion cine loops and simultaneously displaying both the wall motion cine loops and the at least one perfusion cine loop.

Data conversion in ecg techniques

A computer-implementable method includes generating a first set of input signals representing an X-lead ECG apparatus, generating a second set of input signals based on the first set and representing a Y-lead ECG apparatus, and generating to a display device a set of ECG traces and/or a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction based on the second set. X and Y are integer values and Y is greater than X.

Biological body state assessment device

Disclosed is a biological body state assessment device capable of accurately assessing an absentminded state of a driver. The biological body state assessment device first acquires face image data of a face image capturing camera, detects an eye open time and a face direction left/right angle of a driver from face image data, calculates variation in the eye open time of the driver and variation in the face direction left/right angle of the driver, and performs threshold processing on the variation in the eye open time and the variation in the face direction left/right angle to detect the absentminded state of the driver. The biological body state assessment device assesses the possibility of the occurrence of drowsiness of the driver in the future using a line fitting method on the basis of an absentminded detection flag and the variation in the eye open time, and when it is assessed that there is the possibility of the occurrence of drowsiness, estimates an expected drowsiness occurrence time of the driver.

Method for recording magnetic resonance data with a magnetic resonance facility

A method for recording magnetic resonance data with a magnetic resonance facility is proposed. Protons and sodium are excited. A proton magnetic resonance data record and a sodium magnetic resonance data record are recorded. The proton magnetic resonance data and the sodium magnetic resonance data are recorded during a single recording process.

Medical Device for Diagnosis Pressure Ulcers

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

Method of analyzing and processing signals

A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component.

Intelligent alarms

A patient in intensive care is monitored by connecting the outputs of a plurality of sensors to a computer, where the sensors all relate to one mode of functioning such as heart beating, respiration, infusion of a liquid into the patient, etc. The sensor outputs are delivered to a computer that sounds an alarm, only if all sensors that indicate one function (e.g. heart beating) indicate dangerously low operation of that function. This avoids many false alarms caused by one sensor having a low output such as due to accidental disconnection of a wire.

Method of analyzing and processing signals

A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component.

Method of analyzing and processing signals

A physiological measurement system is disclosed which can take a pulse oximetry signal such as a photoplethysmogram from a patient and then analyse the signal to measure physiological parameters including respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation and movement. The system comprises a pulse oximeter which includes a light emitting device and a photodetector attachable to a subject to obtain a pulse oximetry signal; analogue to digital converter means arranged to convert said pulse oximetry signal into a digital pulse oximetry signal; signal processing means suitable to receive said digital pulse oximetry signal and arranged to decompose that signal by wavelet transform means; feature extraction means arranged to derive physiological information from the decomposed signal; an analyser component arranged to collect information from the feature extraction means; and data output means arranged in communication with the analyser component.

System and method for neurocognitive training and/or neuropsychological assessment

A method of neurocognitive training or neuropsychological assessment of a subject including providing at least one initial stimulus to the subject, assessing at least one initial action of the subject in response to the at least one initial stimulus, based on the assessing the at least one initial action of the subject in response to the at least one initial stimulus, thereafter providing at least one further stimulus to the subject, assessing at least one further action of the subject in response to the at least one further stimulus and based at least on the assessing the at least one further action of the subject in response to the at least one further stimulus, thereafter providing at least one additional stimulus to the subject.

Occupant Support Suite and Method for Responding to an Acoustic Signature of a Stand Alone Device

An occupant support suite comprises a bed ( 20 ) an acoustic sensor ( 110, 110 A) associated with the bed for receiving an acoustic signature ( 160 ) corresponding to a stand alone device ( 150 ) and a processor ( 112, 112 A) for comparing the signature to a library ( 116 ) of reference signatures, and, if the comparison is satisfactory, issuing a notification ( 208 ) to the bed, to an off-bed destination ( 210 ) or to both. A related method for responding to the acoustic signature comprises receiving ( 200 ) the signature, determining if the signature compares satisfactorily ( 204, 206 ) to a reference signature and, if so, issuing a notification ( 208 ) to an occupant support, to an off-support destination ( 210 ) or to both. Another related method for responding to the acoustic signature comprises receiving the signature and causing the occupant support to undergo a change of state from an initial state causally unrelated to the defined condition to a changed state.

Detection of lipid core plaque cap thickness

Described are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products for examining a blood vessel wall. The blood vessel wall is illuminated with near-infrared light. Reflected near-infrared light from the blood vessel wall is received. A reflectance spectrum based on the reflected near-infrared light from the blood vessel wall is determined. Whether the reflectance spectrum is indicative of a presence of a lipid core plaque (LCP) by applying an LCP classifier to the reflectance spectrum is determined. A thickness of an LCP cap is determined by applying an LCP cap thickness classifier to the reflectance spectrum if the reflectance spectrum is indicative of the presence of the LCP. Indicia of the thickness of the LCP cap are displayed.

Optical sensing systems and methods

An optical glucose sensor may include an optical fiber and a glucose-permeable membrane having a hollow interior and being coupled to the optical fiber's distal end. The membrane's hollow interior provides a compartment to house a competitive glucose binding affinity assay. The assay may include a glucose analog that may be labeled with a dye, and a glucose receptor that may be labeled with a fluorophore. The optical fiber may include a compound parabolic concentrator tip, and the compartment may additionally house a reflector disposed so as to face the optical fiber's tip. A fluorophore-labeled assay may be interrogated by an optical interrogating system including a light source and a filter substrate having one or more coatings to effect, e.g., an excitation filter and/or an emission filter. The interrogating system may be manufactured as a stacked planar integrated optical system and diced into smaller units.

Method and system for patient-specific modeling of blood flow

Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model.

Method and system for patient-specific modeling of blood flow

Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model.

Methods for personal emergency intervention

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

HEALTH MONITORING APPLIANCE

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

Portable monitoring devices and methods of operating same

The present inventions, in one aspect, are directed to a portable activity monitoring device to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by a user, the monitoring device comprising (i) a housing having a physical size and shape that is adapted to couple to the body of the user, (ii) an altitude sensor, disposed in the housing, to detect a change in altitude of the user and, in response thereto, to generate data which is representative of the change in altitude of the user, and (iii) processing circuitry, disposed in the housing and coupled to the motion sensor and the altitude sensor, to calculate a number of stairs or flights of stairs traversed by the user using the data which is representative of a change in altitude of the user.

Systems and methods for determining respiration information from a photoplethysmograph

A signal representing physiological information may include information related to respiration. A patient monitoring system may generate a plurality of autocorrelation sequences from the signal and combine the autocorrelation sequences to generate a combined autocorrelation sequence. The combined autocorrelation sequence may be analyzed to identify one or more peaks that may correspond to respiration information. Respiration information such as respiration rate may be determined based on the one or more peaks.

LUMINESCENCE BASED NONINVASIVE REMOTE PARAMETER SENSOR AND SENSING METHOD

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

Standardized measurement of physiological pressures using an air-charged catheter apparatus

Systems and methods are provided for providing a standardized pressure value representing a transient pressure event within a region of interest within a living body. An air-charged catheter is configured to record pressure data representing the region of interest. A measurement assembly includes a parameter calculation component configured to calculate at least a peak pressure representing the transient pressure event and a time to peak pressure, representing the time necessary to reach the peak pressure, from the recorded pressure data. A standardization component is configured to calculate the standardized pressure value as a function of the peak pressure and the time to peak pressure. A user interface is configured to display at least the standardized pressure value at an associated display.

ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS

An adherent device to monitor a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least four electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Impedance circuitry is coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a hydration signal of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry is coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adhesive patch to generate a signal in response to at least one of an activity or a position of the patient. 190-. (canceled)91. An adherent device to monitor a patient , the device comprising:an adhesive patch configured to adhere to the skin of the patient continuously for at least seven days;at least two electrodes connected to the patch and configured to electrically couple to the patient;a processor system coupled to the at least two electrodes and configured to monitor a physiologic signal of the patient using the electrodes and, based at least in part on the physiologic signal measured from the patient, detect a cardiac event of the patient; andwireless communications circuitry coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to communicate an alert via the wireless communications circuitry to a remote receiver in response to the detection of the cardiac event.92. The adherent device of claim 91 , wherein the cardiac event is an impending cardiac decompensation claim 91 , and the alert is an alert of the impending cardiac decompensation.93. The adherent device of claim 91 , wherein the processor is further configured to transmit data describing the physiologic signal via the wireless communications circuitry to the remote receiver.94. The adherent device of claim 91 , wherein:the physiologic signal is a first physiologic signal;the processor system is further configured to monitor a second physiologic signal of the patient; andthe alert ...

ANALYTE TESTING DEVICES

Systems, devices, techniques and methods are disclosed for implementing an actuator mechanism of an analyte testing device. In one aspect, a method to test an analyte includes advancing an analyte sensor from a first position within a sensor cartridge of an analyte testing device to a second position that exposes at least a portion of the analyte sensor outside of the device, advancing a lancet projecting component from an initial position to a cocked position for a subsequent projection of a lancet, in which the advancing the analyte sensor and the advancing the lancet projecting component are initiated by a single operation, projecting the lancet to expose at least a portion of the lancet outside of the device, receiving a testing sample including an analyte at the exposed portion of the analyte sensor, processing the testing sample to determine a parameter of the analyte, and ejecting the analyte sensor from the device. 1. A method for operating an analyte testing device in testing an analyte , comprising:advancing an analyte sensor from a first position within a sensor cartridge of an analyte testing device to a second position to expose at least a portion of the analyte sensor outside of the device;advancing a lancet projecting component of the analyte testing device from an initial position to a cocked position for a subsequent projection of a lancet, wherein the advancing the analyte sensor and the advancing the lancet projecting component are initiated by a single operation;operating the lancet projecting component to project the lancet outside of the device;operating the device to contact the analyte sensor with a testing sample containing the analyte at the exposed portion of the analyte sensor;operating the device to process the testing sample to determine a parameter of the analyte; andejecting the analyte sensor from the device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the single operation includes sliding a button located on an external side of the device.3. ...

Methods for Analyte Monitoring Management and Analyte Measurement Data Management, and Articles of Manufacture Related Thereto

Generally, methods of analyte monitoring management, and articles of manufacturing related thereto, are provided. The methods include receiving analyte measurement data and analyzing the analyte measurement data for health related parameters. Recommendations are determined for creating or modifying a treatment program based on the analysis, and provided within a user-interface that enables a user to create or modify the treatment program. Further, generally, methods of for managing analyte measurement data, and articles of manufacturing related thereto, are provided. The methods include receiving analyte measurement data that represent data collected over a time period, and analyzing the analyte measurement data for analyte episodes within that time period. Threshold based episodes and/or rate-of-change based episodes may be determined.

METHOD OF OSCILLOGRAM FILTERING FOR RADIAL MRI DATA

A system includes a data receiver, a sinogram generator, a processor, a filter module, and an output module. The data receiver is configured to receive radial ordered magnetic resonance data. The sinogram generator is configured to generate a first sinogram corresponding to a view angle as a function of a readout direction for the magnetic resonance data. The processor is configured to generate an oscillogram having an angular frequency axis. The oscillogram corresponds to a Fourier transform of the first sinogram. The filter module is configured to selectively filter a peak in a projection formed along a selected axis of the oscillogram, the peak being related to an interference signal such as an RF interference. The selected axis is orthogonal to the angular frequency axis. The output module is configured to form a second sinogram corresponding to a transform of the filtered projection 2. The system of wherein the data receiver is configured to receive spherical ordered data.3. The system of wherein the data receiver is configured to receive at least one of 2D data or 3D data.4. The system of wherein the processor is configured to implement at least one of a Fourier transform or an inverse Fourier transform.5. The system of wherein the processor is configured to implement a Fourier transform along the view angle and along the readout direction.6. The system of wherein the filter module is configured to form the projection using a magnitude component of the oscillogram.7. The system of wherein the filter module is configured to form a 1D projection in a direction aligned with a fast axis of the oscillogram.8. The system of wherein the filter module is configured to implement at least one of a notch filter and a mask filter.9. The system of wherein the filter module is configured to implement a median filter.10. The system of wherein the filter module includes a peak detector.11. The system of wherein the output module is configured to generate an image using the ...

MEDICAL IMAGING METHOD AND A SYSTEM TO SYNCHRONIZE A BREATHING COMMAND WITH THE PATIENT'S BREATHING CYCLE

In a medical imaging method to synchronize a breathing command with a breathing cycle of a patient breathing parameters of a breathing cycle of the patient are detected, a reconstructed breathing cycle of the patient is reconstructed using the detected breathing parameters, a breathing command is generated in coordination with a medical imaging measurement, and the breathing command is automatically emitted as an output to the patient. 1. A medical imaging method comprising:detecting breathing parameters of a breathing cycle of a patient with a breathing parameter detection device;supplying said breathing parameters from said breathing parameter detection device to a processor and, in said processor, automatically reconstructing a reconstructed breathing cycle of the patient using the detected breathing parameters;in said processor, generating a breathing command coordinated with a medical imaging measurement to be performed on the patient, based on the reconstructed breathing cycle; andautomatically emitting said breathing command in humanly perceptible form to the patient as an output from said processor and operating a medical imaging system in coordination with said breathing command to acquire a medical image of the patient.2. A medical imaging method as claimed in comprising automatically emitting said breathing command from said processor after manually entering a start signal into said processor.3. A medical imaging method as claimed in comprising emitting said output of said breathing command from said processor based on an average breathing cycle claim 1 , as said reconstructed breathing cycle.4. A method as claimed in comprising generating said average breathing cycle as an average of at least two breathing cycles of the patient claim 3 , represented by said breathing parameters.5. A medical imaging system comprising:a breathing parameter detection device configured to detect breathing parameters of a breathing cycle of a patient with;a processor supplied ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANNING IMAGE GUIDED INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES

In some embodiments, a planning station can receive image data associated with an image(s) of an area of interest within a body of a patient and display the image(s) on a display device. A user can make a selection of a first interventional tool and a second interventional tool about which information is stored in a memory of the planning station. The planning station can execute a simulation viewable on the display device of a treatment plan for disposing the first and second interventional tools in the body of the patient and applying thermal energy from the first and second interventional tools to the body of the patient. The planning station can generate a thermal model of the thermal effect collectively produced on tissue of the patient by the first interventional tool and the second interventional tools and display the thermal model on the display device. 1. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code representing instructions to cause a processor to:receive image data associated with at least one image of an area of interest within a body of a patient, the area of interest including a target tissue to be treated;display the at least one image on a display device;receive an input from a user of a selection of a first interventional tool from a plurality of interventional tools about which information is stored in a memory,receive an input from the user of a selection of a second interventional tool from the plurality of interventional tools about which information is stored in the memory;execute a simulation viewable on the display device of a treatment plan including disposing the first interventional tool in a first location in the body of the patient, disposing the second interventional tool in a second location in the body of the patient, applying a first amount of energy from the first interventional tool and applying a second amount of energy from the second interventional tool to the body of the patient;generate a thermal model of the ...

Device and Method for Monitoring a Patient Position

A portable position safety device and method for the monitoring of a patient's position in a number of different situations are disclosed. The device comprises a gyroscope module, a processing unit and an alarm system. The device and method are designed to monitor the patient movement. As such, a movement of the patient's leg beyond a certain preset angle limit will trigger the device alarm system and alert the attendant. The monitoring of the patient's position is achieved using the gyroscope function. 1. A patient position monitoring device comprising:a housing box;a securing means;an alarm system;an electronic circuit;wherein the electronic circuit comprises a gyroscope function and a (processing, unit configured to detect the position of a patient.2. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the gyroscope is an accelerometer module.3. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the alarm system is a sound speaker.4. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the alarm system is a radio transmitter claim 1 , the transmitter generating a binary signal for indicating whether the patient has triggered the alert.5. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the alarm system further comprises a radio transmitter.6. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the electronic circuit further comprises at least one potentiometer for controlling the sensitivity of the gyroscope module.7. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the device further comprises a reset function for disabling the alarm system.8. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the reset function is activated by a lock and key mechanism.9. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in further comprising a touch screen.10. A patient position monitoring device as claimed in wherein the gyroscope module is configured to allow the presetting of threshold angular values.11. A patient ...

Method and device for detecting a critical hemodynamic event of a patient

The invention relates to a method and a device for detecting a critical physiological state of a patient, especially for detecting a critical hemodynamic event. A set of values of physiological parameters is measured, including the heart rate and the pulse arrival time. On the basis of these measurements, a risk assessment is performed including the allocation of a representation of the measured set of values as a vector in a vector space to a risk level representing the risk of the occurrence of a critical hemodynamic event.

PHYSIOLOGICAL ACOUSTIC MONITORING SYSTEM

A physiological acoustic monitoring system receives physiological data from an acoustic sensor, down-samples the data to generate raw audio of breathing sounds and compresses the raw audio. The acoustic monitoring system has an acoustic sensor signal responsive to tracheal sounds in a person. An A/D converter is responsive to the sensor signal so as to generate breathing sound data. A decimation filter and mixer down-samples the breathing sound data to raw audio data. A coder/compressor generates compressed audio data from the raw audio data. A decoder/decompressor decodes and decompresses the compressed audio data into decompressed audio data. The decompressed audio data is utilized to generate respiration-related parameters in real-time. The compressed audio data is stored and retrieved so as to generate respiration-related parameters in non-real-time. The real-time and non-real-time parameters are compared to verify matching results across multiple monitors. 1. An acoustic monitoring system inputs an acoustic sensor signal responsive to tracheal sounds of a person and generates breath tags and a respiration rate , the breath tags representing the acoustic envelope of the tracheal sounds and the respiration rate representing the inverse period of the acoustic envelope , the breath tags and respiration rate having a sufficiently low bandwidth to share a data channel with other physiological parameters , the acoustic monitor comprising:an acoustic sensor input;an A/D converter that digitizes the sensor input and outputs a digitized sensor signal;a decimation filter and mixer that reduces the data rate of the digitized sensor signal and outputs a digitized raw audio; andan acoustic parameter processor that generates a respiration rate and breath tags in response to the digitized raw audio.2. The acoustic monitoring system according to further comprising a coder/compressor that compresses the digitized raw audio to generate compressed audio data claim 1 , the ...

System and Method for Evaluating and Diagnosing Patients Based on Ocular Responses

A system for quantifying and mapping visual salience to a visual stimulus, including a processor, software for receiving data indicative of a group of individual's ocular responses to a visual stimulus, software for determining a distribution of visual resources at each of at least two times for each of at least a portion of the individuals. The system further including software for determining and quantifying a group distribution of visual resources at each of the at least two times and software for generating a display of the group's distribution of visual resources to the visual stimulus. 1. A method for diagnosing an individual , comprising the steps of:receiving data indicative of each member of a control group's ocular responses to a visual stimulus that changes over time;receiving data indicative of the individual's ocular responses to the visual stimulus;generating, via software executing on a processor, a three-dimensional scanpath based on the response data for each of the members of the control group and for the individual, wherein two of the dimensions of the scanpath correspond to a position of a point of regard for each of the members and the individual and one of the dimensions corresponds to time;identifying a convergence of the scanpaths of the members of the control group; andcomparing the scanpath of the individual to the scanpaths of the members of the control group in the region of the convergence.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises assessing whether the individual is autistic.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of identifying a convergence comprises determining whether the convergence is statistically significant by comparing the response data of the members of the control group with simulated random ocular response data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of comparing the scanpath of the individual to the scanpaths of the members of the control group further comprises identifying a divergence of the scanpath ...

MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND WALKING POSTURE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD

A mobile terminal device includes a first detection unit that detects a displacement value associated with movement in an up-and-down direction, a second detection unit that detects a displacement value associated with movement or turning in a predetermined direction, a storage unit that stores a locus serving as a reference in relation to a walking posture, a extraction unit that extracts a timing of a predetermined characteristic displacement appearing at every step based on detected upward and downward displacement values at plurality timings, a calculation unit that selects extracted successive walking timings, and calculate a locus caused by walking of the selected walking timings based on a displacement value detected by the second detection unit, and a determination unit that determines whether the calculated locus satisfies the reference of the walking posture stored in the storage unit, whereby, a locus of a walking posture can be efficiently obtained. 1. A mobile electronic device , comprising:a first displacement detection unit that detects a displacement value associated with movement in an up-and-down direction of the mobile electronic device;a second displacement detection unit that detects a displacement value associated with movement or turning in a predetermined direction of the mobile electronic device;a walking posture reference locus storage unit that stores a locus serving as a reference in relation to a walking posture;a characteristic displacement timing extraction unit that extracts a timing of a predetermined characteristic displacement appearing at every step as a walking timing based on upward and downward displacement values detected at a plurality of timings by the first displacement detection unit;a locus calculation unit that selects successive walking timings extracted by the characteristic displacement timing extraction unit, and calculates a locus caused by walking of the selected walking timings based on the displacement value ...

Outpatient monitoring systems and methods

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