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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Image segmentation

Номер: US20120027272A1
Автор: Akinola Akinyemi, Costas Plakas, Ian Poole, Jim Piper
Принадлежит: Individual

According to one embodiment there is provided a method of selecting a plurality of M atlases from among a larger group of N candidate atlases to form a multi-atlas data set to be used for computer automated segmentation of novel image data sets to mark objects of interest therein. A set of candidate atlases is used containing a reference image data set and segmentation data. Each of the candidate atlases is segmented against the others in a leave-one-out strategy, in which the candidate atlases are used as training data for each other. For each candidate atlas in turn, the following is carried out: registering; segmenting; computing an overlap; computing a value of the similarity measure for each of the registrations; and obtaining a set of regression parameters by performing a regression with the similarity measure being the independent variable and the overlap being the dependent variable. The M atlases are then selected from among all the N candidate atlases to form the multi-atlas data set, the M atlases being those atlases determined to collectively provide the highest aggregate overlap over all the training data image sets.

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Номер записи: 1
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Image reporting method and system

Номер: US20120033871A1
Автор: David J. Vining, David K. Ahn, David R. Stelts, Yaorong Ge
Принадлежит: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

A method and system are provided to report the findings of an expert's analysis of image data. The method and system are based on a reporting system that forms the basis of an image management system that can efficiently and systematically generate image reports, facilitate data entry into searchable databases for data mining, and expedite billing and collections for the expert's services. The expert identifies a significant finding on an image and attaches a location:description code to the location of that finding in order to create a significant finding and an entry into a database. Further descriptions of that finding, such as dimensional measurements, may be automatically appended to the finding as secondary attributes. After the evaluation, the system sorts the findings in the database and presents the findings by prioritized categories. The expert edits and approves a multimedia report which may be delivered by electronic means to an end-user.

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Номер записи: 2
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Computerized medical self-diagnostic and treatment advice system including modified data structure

Номер: US20120035962A1
Автор: Edwin C. Iliff
Принадлежит: Clinical Decision Support LLC

A system for providing computerized, knowledge-based medical diagnostic and treatment advice. The medical advice is provided to the general public over a digital network via interactive dialogue. Software authoring languages, interactive voice response and speech recognition are used to enable expert and general practitioner knowledge to be encoded for access by the public. “Meta” functions for time-density analysis of a number of factors regarding the number of medical complaints per unit of time are an integral part of the system. A semantic discrepancy evaluator routine along with a mental status examination are used to detect the consciousness level of a user of the system. A dynamic data structure is used to record and save new patient data over time. A symptom severity analysis helps to respond to the changing conditions. System sensitivity factors may be changed at a global level or other levels to adjust the system advice as necessary.

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Номер записи: 3
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for determining association variables

Номер: US20120036103A1
Автор: Gert Lanckriet, Lawrence Newman, Steven Elliot Stupp
Принадлежит: Gert Lanckriet, Lawrence Newman, Steven Elliot Stupp

An apparatus, and related method, for identifying one or more association variables is described. The apparatus includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one program module stored in the memory configured to be executed by the processor. The program module includes instructions for selecting a subset of temporal onsets in a set of temporal onsets, instructions for determining a statistical relationship between the subset and a pattern of occurrence of a variable, and instructions for identifying the variable as an association variable in accordance with the statistical relationship. The subset includes one or more first temporal onsets corresponding to one or more instances of an event, and the set of temporal onsets includes the subset of temporal onsets and one or more second temporal onsets corresponding to one or more instances of a reoccurrence event.

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Номер записи: 4
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Image display apparatus, image display method and magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

Номер: US20120062225A1
Автор: Yoshikazu Ikezaki
Принадлежит: Individual

An image display apparatus which displays a form image indicative of a form about an imaging area of a subject and a quantitative value image indicative of quantitative values measured with respect to characteristics of the imaging area, said image display apparatus includes a display unit which displays the form image on a display screen thereof and a specific area setting unit which sets a specific area at the form image displayed on the display screen by the display unit. When the specific area is set at the form image by the specific area setting unit, the display unit displays the quantitative value image on the display screen side by side with the form image in such a manner that the quantitative value image indicates the quantitative values measured with respect to a position corresponding to the specific area set at the imaging area.

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Номер записи: 5
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Secreting Condom

Номер: US20120073579A1
Автор: Linda Levy
Принадлежит: Individual

A male contraceptive device includes a condom-like sheath that is placed over the male genital member and has a flavorful formulated solution disposed inside the distal tip. The distal tip is operable to release, eject, or secrete the formulated solution during male ejaculation. The condom-like sheath is shaped to elastically conform to the elongated shape of a male genital member. The sheath has an open proximal end for receiving the male genital member and a distal end that has a distal tip that is selectively closed. The distal tip defines a reservoir containing an ingestible flavored solution and is operable to permit the release of a composition of the flavored solution and any seminal fluid that has entered the reservoir.

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Номер записи: 6
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Identifying combinations of electrodes for neurostimulation therapy

Номер: US20120078325A1
Автор: Michael T. Lee, Nathan A. Torgerson, Steven M. Goetz
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A programmer allows a clinician to identify combinations of electrodes from within an electrode set implanted in a patient that enable delivery of desirable neurostimulation therapy by an implantable medical device. The programmer executes an electrode combination search algorithm to select combinations of electrodes to test in a non-random order. According to algorithms consistent with the invention, the programmer may first identify a position of a first cathode for subsequent combinations, and then select electrodes from the set to test with the first cathode as anodes or additional cathodes based on the proximity of the electrodes to the first cathode. The programmer may store information for each combination tested, and the information may facilitate the identification of desirable electrode combinations by the clinician. The clinician may create neurostimulation therapy programs that include identified desirable program combinations.

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Номер записи: 7
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Workstations with circuits for generating images of global injury

Номер: US20120082352A1
Автор: Craig A. Hamilton, Ralph B. D'Agostino, William Gregory Hundley
Принадлежит: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Physician interactive workstations with global voxel distribution visualization may also include one or more of a 3-D color scale image of a population of voxel in target regions, organs or systems. The workstation may be configured to evaluate intensity or other measures of voxels of patient images associated with tissue for early detection of a global injury.

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Номер записи: 8
24-05-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120130167A1
Автор: Eve Coste-Maniere, Fabien Mourgues, Thierry Vieville
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 9
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Condom

Номер: US20120152258A1
Автор: Daniel Resnic
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention relates to condoms, prophylactics and contraceptive devices made of silicone rubber having a body with an open end and a closed end, a first collar proximate to the open end, a second collar adjacent to the first collar, and a series of accordion pleats on the body, wherein the accordion pleats can independently expand or contract.

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Номер записи: 10
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Reference image display method for ultrasonography and ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus

Номер: US20120179040A1
Автор: Hiroshi Shinmoto, Kiyoshi Okuma, Koichi Oshio, Osamu Arai, Takao Iwasaki, Tsuyoshi Mitake
Принадлежит: Hiroshi Shinmoto, Kiyoshi Okuma, Koichi Oshio, Osamu Arai, Takao Iwasaki, Tsuyoshi Mitake

An ultrasonic image is captured by an ultrasonic probe. A reference image is obtained by extracting a tomographic image corresponding to the scan plane of the ultrasonic image from volume image data that is pre-obtained by a diagnostic imaging apparatus and that is stored in a volume-data storing unit. The ultrasonic image and the reference image are displayed on the same screen. In this case, of the reference image, a portion corresponding to the view area of the ultrasonic image is extracted and the resulting reference image having the same region as the ultrasonic image is displayed as a fan-shaped image.

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Номер записи: 11
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Pain tracking and management device

Номер: US20120190936A1
Автор: Raman K. Rao, Rekha K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao
Принадлежит: IP Holdings Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 12
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Compound bow with rigid deflecting stop

Номер: US20120204850A1
Автор: Christoph Okupniak
Принадлежит: Individual

Bow having a centrepiece, two flexurally elastic limbs, a string, at least one string pulley, mounted in one end of a limb and intended for accommodating the string, and at least two cable pulleys, connected rigidly to the string pulley and intended for accommodating and guiding compensating cables, and in each case at least one cable pulley is arranged on both sides of the string pulley, and the subassembly made up of the string pulley and cable pulleys is mounted in a rotatable manner in each case, and at least one deflecting stop is present for the purpose of limiting the deflection of the string, and this deflecting stop, when the string is deflected, strikes against a limb or against a stop element connected rigidly to the limb.

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Номер записи: 13
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Method, A Graphic User Interface, A System and A Computer Program for Optimizing Workflow of a Medical Intervention

Номер: US20120207365A1
Автор: Frank Wessels, Gerard Burgstede, Jan Svarovsky, Luc Verstraeten
Принадлежит: 3Mensio Medical Imaging BV

The invention relates to a method of optimizing workflow for an intervention, comprising the steps of reconstruction of an image of a target area representative of an envisaged intervention based on imaging dataset; automatically selecting an optimal viewing direction for enabling a pre-operative quantitative analysis of intervention features. The invention further relates to a computer program and a system for optimizing a workflow of an intervention.

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Номер записи: 14
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for enhanced messaging

Номер: US20120220266A1
Автор: C. Douglass Thomas, Chung Lau
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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Номер записи: 15
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Computed Tomography Imaging Process And System

Номер: US20120301004A1
Автор: Adrian Paul Sheppard, Andrew Maurice Kingston, Arthur Sakellariou, Shane Jamie Latham, Trond Karsten Varslot
Принадлежит: Australian National University

A computed tomography imaging process, including: accessing projection data representing two-dimensional projection images of an object acquired using a misaligned tomographic imaging apparatus; and processing the projection data to generate misalignment data representing one or more values that quantify respective misalignments of the tomographic imaging apparatus.

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Номер записи: 16
29-11-2012 дата публикации

System for animal health diagnosis

Номер: US20120303286A1
Автор: W. Jean Dodds
Принадлежит: HEMOPET

A diagnosis of the health of an animal is obtained through a combination of computerized data and human interpretation. Data relates to the physical characteristics of the animal, and includes data obtained from a physical inspection of the animal. A blood or other fluid sample is used to obtain a computer generated laboratory analysis. This is reported through an internet network to the clinical pathologist. The clinical pathologist has the data relating to the physical characteristics, and thereby makes a diagnosis of the animal health. A drop-down menu on a computer screen provides supplemental reports to support the diagnosis. This can be enhanced by further input from the pathologist through keyboard entry into the computer to obtain an integrated computer report having the laboratory analysis, supplemental report, and selectively an enhanced report. The integrated report is electronically communicated to a client.

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Номер записи: 17
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods employing a bite block insert for positioning and stabilizing external instruments deployed within the body

Номер: US20130046301A1
Автор: David S. Utley, John W. Gaiser, Scott West
Принадлежит: Meden Therapeutics Inc

Systems and methods are provided for positioning and stabilizing an external instrument during insertion of the instrument through the oral cavity (e.g., insertion of a catheter through the oral cavity and into the esophagus or cardia for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)). The systems and methods provide a gripping tool for association with a bite block, capable of selectively moving between an open position in which the instrument may be inserted or removed, and a closed position in which the external instrument is held in a fixed position.

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Номер записи: 18
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Methods For Delivering A Drug To A Patient While Restricting Access To The Drug By Patients For Whom The Drug May Be Contraindicated

Номер: US20130046554A1
Автор: Bruce A. Williams, Joseph K. Kaminski
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods for delivering a drug to a patients in need of the drug, while restricting access to the drug by patients for whom the drug may be contraindicated are disclosed. The methods are of the type in which prescriptions for the drug are filled by a pharmacy only after a computer readable storage medium has been consulted to retrieve a prescription approval code. Embodiments are provided wherein the patients are assigned to risk groups based upon the risk that taking the drug will lead to an adverse side effect, and certain additional information, such as periodic surveys and diagnostic tests probative of the ongoing risk of the side effect developing are obtained before prescriptions for the drug are approved.

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Номер записи: 19
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and system of automatic determination of geometric elements characterizing a bone deformation from 3d image

Номер: US20130083984A1
Автор: Bryan Talmadge Kelly, Christopher Larson, Jerome Tonetti, Laurence Chabanas, Stéphane LaVallee, Thomas Byrd
Принадлежит: A2 SURGICAL

The invention relates to a method for automatically determining, on a bone comprising a head portion contiguous to a neck portion, parameters for characterizing a bump deformation on the head-neck junction of the bone from acquired 3D medical image, the method comprising the following steps: i) constructing a 3D surface model of the bone; ii) fitting a sphere on the spherical portion of the head of the bone; iii) determining a neck axis characterizing the neck portion of the bone; iv) determining from the fitted sphere and the neck axis, a clock face referential on the head of the bone rotating around the neck axis; v) determining a 3D curve on the 3D surface model characterizing the head-neck junction of the bone; vi) determining, from the 3D curve, the summit of the bump deformation of the head-neck junction of the bone; vii) determining, from said summit of the bump deformation, first and a second parameters (α3D, iMax) characterizing the maximum bump deformation of the head-neck junction of the bone.

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Номер записи: 20
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Compound bow

Номер: US20130118463A1
Автор: Paul Trpkovski
Принадлежит: MCP IP LLC

A compound bow comprises at least one limb that extends continuously between opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the bow comprises a second limb that extends continuously between the opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the limbs are parallel to one another.

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Номер записи: 21
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Disease simulation system and method

Номер: US20130157238A1
Автор: Stephen J. Brown
Принадлежит: Robert Bosch Healthcare Systems Inc

A method of diabetes management including receiving a plurality of readings over time from an analyte sensor, processing each of the readings to generate analyte data, receiving information about external factors, using the analyte data to estimate an amount of medication to be dispensed from a single dose medication device based on the analyte data in combination with the external factors, and displaying an instruction to deliver the amount of medication.

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Номер записи: 22
14-11-2013 дата публикации

System for monitoring caregivers and equipment

Номер: US20130300558A1
Автор: Carl W. Riley, Kenneth L. Kramer, Richard J. Schuman, Ryan A. Reeder, William L. Jacques
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

A hospital monitoring system for monitoring hospital personnel, a plurality of patient locations for patients, and associated devices is configured to control the associated devices based on the presence of hospital personnel or alarms.

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Номер записи: 23
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Method of measuring bleeding volume

Номер: US20130310672A1
Автор: Jeffrey A. Klein
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of measuring blood clotting ability of a patient. A known volume of blood is dispensed on a reference disc of blotter paper, such that at least one reference blotch is formed on the reference disc. The surface area of the reference blotch formed on the reference disc, such that a relationship between the volume of blood and the surface area of the reference blotch can be obtained. An incision is made at the patient. A piece of blotter paper to the incision is applied to the incision to collect blood flowing therefrom, such that at least one blotch is formed on the piece of blotter paper. The surface area of the blotch formed on the piece of blotter paper is measured. The volume of the blood absorbed blood by the blotter paper is calculated according to the relationship between the blood volume and the surface area of the blotch.

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Номер записи: 24
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Implant insertion systems and methods of use

Номер: US20130324789A1
Автор: Daniel Joseph Smith, Jessica Liberatore, Michael Nordmeyer, Robert Nering, Trevor Brian Akehurst
Принадлежит: Ethicon Inc

An implant insertion system includes an implant, such as a surgical mesh, having at least one insertion tip secured to the implant. Each insertion tip has a tapered distal end, a proximal end, a base extending proximally from the tapered distal end, and a central lumen formed in the base having an opening facing the proximal end of the insertion tip. The system includes an insertion device having an outer shaft and a latching assembly provided at a distal end of the outer shaft that is insertable into the opening of the central lumen for selectively locking the insertion tip to the latching assembly. The latching assembly has an outer dimension that is changeable from expanded state for locking the insertion tip to the latching assembly to a non-expanded state for unlocking the insertion tip from the latching assembly.

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Номер записи: 25
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Mri operation modes for implantable medical devices

Номер: US20140018870A1
Автор: Daniel J. Cooke, Jeffrey A. Von Arx
Принадлежит: Cardiac Pacemakers Inc

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an implantable medical device (“IMD”) that can be programmed from one operational mode to another operational mode when in the presence of electro-magnetic interference (“EMI”). In accordance with this particular embodiment, the IMD includes a communication interface for receiving communication signals from an external device, such as a command to switch the IMD from a first operation mode to a second operation mode. The IMD further includes a processor in electrical communication with the communication interface, which is operable to switch or reprogram the IMD from the first operation mode to the second operation mode upon receiving a command to do so. In addition, the IMD includes a timer operable to measure a time period from when the processor switches the IMD to the second operation mode. In accordance with this aspect of the invention, the processor is in electrical communication with the timer, and is further operable to switch the IMD from the second operation mode back to the first operation mode when the measured time period reaches a predetermined time period.

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Номер записи: 26
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Slotted Catheter Securement Device

Номер: US20150005712A1
Автор: Arthur Parkhurst, Kurt Kyvik
Принадлежит: Tidi Securement Products LLC

A slotted catheter securement device adapted for securing a catheter extending generally perpendicularly from the skin of a patient, having a base member and a securing member co-planarly oriented, the securing member being joined to the base member non-coextensively, an interior opening, a slot passing through the base member and the securing member in communication with the interior opening; the securing member having a first bridging member and a second bridging member non-coextensively joined to the base member, a securing adhesive layer positioned on at least one of the first and second bridging members, the first bridging member having an attached end and a free end, the second bridging member having two attached ends, whereby the first and second bridging members fold away from the base member to adhere to each other and to a catheter disposed therebetween, The slotted catheter securement device may also include anchor pads.

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Номер записи: 27
15-01-2015 дата публикации

PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20150015417A1
Автор: Amurthur Badri, LANDRUM Brett A., Libbus Imad, Manicka Yatheendhar D., Mazar Scott T., MERKERT Matt
Принадлежит:

An adherent patient device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient and measure electrocardiogram data, impedance data, accelerometer data, blood oxygen data and temperature data. The adherent device can communicate wirelessly with gateways and a local processor system, such that the patient can wander about the hospital and update the monitoring station with the patient data when the patient is ambulatory. The local processor system can be configured to customize alerts for the patient, for example to notify automatically a specialist in response to a special condition of the patient. The adherent device may comprise a unique adherent device identifier such that the customized alert can be sent based on the unique device identifier. Each of the gateways can be carried and may comprise a unique gateway identifier, such that the unique device identifier and the unique gateway identifier can be used to locate the ambulatory patient. 165.-. (canceled)66. A system to monitor a plurality of patients , the system comprising:a plurality of patient devices, each patient device comprising identifying information and wireless communication circuitry, said each device configured to measure patient data and to transmit the patient data via the wireless communication circuitry;a local processor system comprising a tangible medium and at least one display disposed at a monitoring station, the local processor system configured to receive the patient data and display the patient data to a user at the monitoring station; anda plurality of gateways configured to receive the patient data from the wireless communication circuitry and transmit the patient data to the local processor system, wherein each of the plurality of gateways includes an approved device list that identifies those patient devices allowed to communicate with each of the plurality of gateways, wherein patient devices are paired with one or more gateways by communicating identifying information that is ...

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Номер записи: 28
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Treating Hypertension Using An Implantable Electroacupuncture Device

Номер: US20180021566A1
Автор: Greiner Jeffrey H., Peterson David K. L., Thenuwara Chuladatta
Принадлежит:

An electroacupuncture device for treating hypertension in a patient includes 1) a housing configured to be implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at an acupoint corresponding to a target tissue location within the patient, the acupoint comprising at least one of PC5, PC6, ST36, and ST37, 2) a central electrode of a first polarity and centrally located and substantially planar on a first surface of the housing, 3) an annular electrode of a second polarity and that surrounds the central electrode on the first surface of the housing, the annular electrode being spaced apart from the central electrode, and 4) pulse generation circuitry located within the housing and electrically coupled to the annular and central electrodes. 1. An electroacupuncture device for treating hypertension in a patient , comprising:a housing configured to be implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at an acupoint corresponding to a target tissue location within the patient, the acupoint comprising at least one of PC5, PC6, ST36, and ST37;a central electrode of a first polarity and centrally located and substantially planar on a first surface of the housing;an annular electrode of a second polarity and that surrounds the central electrode on the first surface of the housing, the annular electrode being spaced apart from the central electrode; and generates stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and', 'applies the stimulation sessions to the target tissue location by way of the central electrode and the annular electrode in accordance with the duty cycle,', each stimulation session included in the plurality of stimulation sessions comprises a series of stimulation pulses,', {'b': 3', '4, 'the duty cycle is a ratio of T to T, and'}, {'b': 3', '4, 'each stimulation session included in the stimulation sessions has a duration of T minutes and occurs at a rate of once every T minutes.'}], 'wherein'}], 'pulse generation circuitry located within the housing and ...

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Номер записи: 29
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Body weight scale with visual notification system and method

Номер: US20160025550A1
Автор: Anshuman Sharma
Принадлежит: BBY Solutions Inc

An interactive body weight scale is presented. The body weight scale may have computing and data communication ability to track a user's weight by connecting to a number of different electronic devices. The body weight scale is capable of recording an audio message, converting the audio message to message text, and transmitting the message to a remote social network. The scale may also receive message responses from the remote network and play the messages back based on whether a particular message is a positive message. A scale use indicator provides a reminder for a user to use the body weight scale.

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Номер записи: 30
01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE BY IMPLANTING A TUBE PROVIDING A PRESSURE-REGULATING STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Номер: US20180028300A1
Автор: McClurg Steven
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A method of treating urinary incontinence includes providing a device having a cuff configured to coapt a urethra of a patient in treating diagnosed urinary incontinence, a pump, and a tube attachable between the cuff and the pump. The method includes providing the tube with a first lumen separated from a second lumen by a wall internal to the tube, and providing at least a portion of an exposed exterior wall of the second lumen to expand to provide the second lumen with an inflatable storage compartment. 1. A method of treating urinary incontinence , the method comprising:providing a device to treat urinary incontinence including a cuff configured to coapt a urethra of a patient in treating diagnosed urinary incontinence, a pump, and a tube attachable between the cuff and the pump;providing the tube with a first lumen separated from a second lumen by a wall internal to the tube;providing at least a portion of an exposed exterior wall of the second lumen to expand to provide the second lumen with an inflatable storage compartment;providing to a surgeon instructions for use on implantation of the device; andimplanting the cuff around the urethra of the patient, implanting the pump into a body of the patient, and connecting the tube between the cuff and the pump and implanting the tube into the body of the patient.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising providing the second lumen of the tube as a pressure-regulating storage compartment.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising connecting a first end of the pressure-regulating storage compartment to the cuff and connecting a second end of the pressure-regulating storage compartment to the pump.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising operating the pump claim 1 , moving liquid out of the cuff claim 1 , and adapting the urethra to open allowing the urethra to pass urine.5. The method of claim 1 , implanting the pump into one of a scrotum of a male patient and a labia of a female patient.6. A method of treating urinary ...

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Номер записи: 31
24-04-2014 дата публикации

General-purpose medical instrumentation

Номер: US20140114205A1
Автор: Charles J. Jacobus, Jeffrey C. Braun, Scott Booth
Принадлежит: Cybernet Systems Corp

A general-purpose, low-cost system provides comprehensive physiological data collection, with extensive data object oriented programmability and configurability for a variety of medical as well as other analog data collection applications. A general-purpose data routing and encapsulation architecture supports input tagging and standardized routing through modern packet switch networks, including the Internet; from one of multiple points of origin or patients, to one or multiple points of data analysis for physician review. The preferred architecture further supports multiple-site data buffering for redundancy and reliability, and real-time data collection, routing, and viewing (or slower than real-time processes when communications infrastructure is slower than the data collection rate). Routing and viewing stations allow for the insertion of automated analysis routines to aid in data encoding, analysis, viewing, and diagnosis.

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Номер записи: 32
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20200030580A1
Автор: Christianson Mark R., Forsberg Andrew T., Rosenberg Michael S., Taylor Kyle P.
Принадлежит:

Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. 1a retainer body to releasably couple to a catheter, the retainer body being separable into a first body portion and a second body portion; andfirst and second anchors that extend distally from the retainer body, each anchor comprising a flexible tine that is deployable in a subcutaneous region to secure the retainer body relative to a penetration point, the first anchor being coupled to the first body portion and the second anchor being coupled to the second body portion,wherein the first and second body portions are releasably coupled together so that the first and second anchors are collectively deployable into the subcutaneous region, and the first and second body portions are separable from one another when the first and second anchors are deployed in the subcutaneous region so that the first anchor is removable from the subcutaneous region independent of the second anchor.. An anchor device for securing the position of a catheter, comprising: This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/897,908 filed on Feb. 15, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/016,984 filed on Feb. 5, 2016 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,919,134), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/134,590 filed Dec. 19, 2013 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,283,355), which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/542,080 filed on Jul. 5, 2012, (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,628,511) which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/163,539 filed on Jun. 27, 2008 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,235,948) by Rosenberg et al. The contents of these previous applications are fully incorporated herein by ...

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Номер записи: 33
01-02-2018 дата публикации

PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF AN IMPLANT

Номер: US20180032641A1
Автор: Dean Howard David, Moullas Alexandros T., Ratcheson Robert A., Subramanyan Krishnamoorthy
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Determining a shape of a medical device to be implanted into a subject produces an image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of a surface of a tissue of interest included in the subject. The tissue of interest is segmented within the image. A template, representing a normative shape of an external anatomical surface of the tissue of interest, is superimposed to span the defective portion. An external shape of an implant, is determined as a function of respective shapes of the defective portion as seen in the template, for repairing the defective portion. 2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the x-ray image data comprises a plurality of image slices of the target tissue.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is an implant to be implanted in a subject.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating the x-ray image data of the target tissue.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising fabricating the the medical device at least partially based on the shape.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising fabricating the medical device at least partially based on the shape.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein deforming the three-dimensional template to match the identified one or more locations to determine the shape of the medical device comprises determining the shape of the medical device at least partially based on the deformed template that spans the defective portion.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more locations are on an external surface of the non-defective portion of the computer-based three-dimensional representation of the target tissue. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/075,498, filed Mar. 21, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/277,275, filed May 14, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/720,518, filed on Mar. 9, 2010, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 ...

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Номер записи: 34
07-02-2019 дата публикации

PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20190038143A1
Автор: Al-Ali Ammar
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A sensor interface is configured to receive a sensor signal. A transmitter generates a transmit signal. A receiver receives the signal corresponding to the transmit signal. Further, a monitor interface is configured to communicate a waveform to the monitor so that measurements derived by the monitor from the waveform are generally equivalent to measurements derivable from the sensor signal. 1. (canceled)2. A pulse oximetry system comprising: a signal receiver; and', 'a display capable of displaying physiological parameter and waveform data; and, 'a receiving computing device comprising a light emitter configured to emit light into a tissue site a patient;', 'a light detector configured to output a sensor signal responsive to at least a portion of the emitted light after attenuation by tissue of the tissue site;', 'at least one user input mechanism configured to at least enable activation of the portable patient monitoring device in response to inputs from a user;', cause activation of the light emitter to emit light;', 'receive the sensor signal from the light detector, the sensor signal useable to determine physiological parameters including at least oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and perfusion index of the patient; and', 'perform a first processing of the sensor signal to generate a transmit signal;, 'one or more signal processors configured to, 'a signal transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the transmit signal to the receiving computing device; and', 'a battery configured to power the portable patient monitoring device including at least the one or more signal processors and the signal transmitter, wherein the receiving computing device is configured to:', 'receive the transmit signal from the portable patient monitoring device;', 'perform a second processing on the transmit signal in order to determine measurements of the physiological parameters including at least oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and perfusion index; and', 'cause display, on the display ...

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Номер записи: 35
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Methods and systems for producing an implant

Номер: US20150049929A1
Автор: Alexandros T. Moullas, H. David Dean, Krishnamoorthy Subramanyan, Robert A. Ratcheson
Принадлежит: OSTEOPLASTICS LLC

A computer implemented method for determining the 3-dimensional shape of an implant to be implanted into a subject includes obtaining a computer readable image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of tissue in the subject, superimposing on the image a shape to span the defective portion, and determining the 3-dimensional shape of the implant based on the shape that spans the defective portion.

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Номер записи: 36
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Ingestible Event Marker Systems

Номер: US20150051465A1
Автор: Benedict Costello, David O'Reilly, George Savage, Hooman Hafezi, Jeremy Frank, Mark Zdeblick, Tariq Haniff, Timothy Robertson, Yashar Behzadi
Принадлежит: Proteus Digital Health Inc

Ingestible event marker systems that include an ingestible event marker (i.e., an IEM) and a personal signal receiver are provided. Embodiments of the IEM include an identifier, which may or may not be present in a physiologically acceptable carrier. The identifier is characterized by being activated upon contact with a target internal physiological site of a body, such as digestive tract internal target site. The personal signal receiver is configured to be associated with a physiological location, e.g., inside of or on the body, and to receive a signal the IEM. During use, the IEM broadcasts a signal which is received by the personal signal receiver.

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Номер записи: 37
25-02-2021 дата публикации

MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY PULSE SEQUENCE, ACQUISITION, AND PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210052185A1
Автор: Claude John Patrick, III James Clayton, Kane Paul Henry, Peacock, Pradenas Ricardo Dario
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Systems and methods are provided for processing a set of multiple serially acquired magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) free induction decay (FID) frames from a multi-frame MRS acquisition series from a region of interest (ROI) in a subject, and for providing a post-processed MRS spectrum. Processing parameters are dynamically varied while measuring results to determine the optimal post-processed results. Spectral regions opposite water from chemical regions of interest are evaluated and used in at least one processing operation. Frequency shift error is estimated via spectral correlation between free induction decay (FID) frames and a reference spectrum. Multiple groups of FID frames within the acquired set are identified to different phases corresponding with a phase step cycle of the acquisition. Baseline correction is also performed via rank order filter (ROF) estimate and a polynomial fit. Sections of the ROF may be excluded from the polynomial fit, such as for example sections determined to be associated with relevant spectral peaks. 161.-. (canceled)62. A method for processing a set of multiple serially acquired magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) free induction decay (FID) frames from a multi-frame MRS acquisition series from a region of interest (ROI) in a subject , and for providing a post-processed MRS spectrum , comprising a combination of at least two of the following:performing the step on the set at each of the multiple parameter values and providing multiple processed results, respectively, comprising multiple respective feature values, respectively, comparing the feature values of the processed results, determining a chosen feature value among the multiple feature values based upon the comparison and corresponding to a chosen parameter value, setting the parameter to the chosen parameter value for performing the processing step to provide the post-processed MRS spectrum;providing a first post-processed MRS spectrum, identifying a feature of a ...

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Номер записи: 38
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use

Номер: US20150065818A1
Автор: Adam Heller, Behrad Aria, Ephraim Heller, Fredric C. Colman, James L. Say, Keith A. Friedman, Mark S. Vreeke, Michael Francis Tomasco, Phillip John Plante, Yoram Gal
Принадлежит: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc

An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor.

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Номер записи: 39
11-03-2021 дата публикации

Monitoring system for an archery bow, monitoring devices, and methods for same

Номер: US20210071984A1
Автор: Clinton A. Haynes, Daniel L. Morrow, Joseph Krumme Bullard, Shannon R. Read
Принадлежит: Stress Engineering Services Inc

A cam assembly for an archery bow is provided. The cam assembly includes a cam body and an anchoring lug. The cam body defines a pivot axis and a groove circumferentially routed at least partially around the pivot axis. The anchoring lug is coupled with the cam body and includes a force sensor. The anchoring lug is offset from the pivot axis and is configured to facilitate attachment of a bow cord thereto. The force sensor is configured to facilitate detection of a tension on the bow cord as a function of a force imparted to the force sensor from the bow cord. An archery bow is also provided.

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Номер записи: 40
15-03-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC CARDIAC THERAPY ADVISOR WITH HIDDEN MARKOV MODEL PROCESSING

Номер: US20180070885A1
Автор: Brewer James E., FREEMAN Gary A.
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A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for (or the physiological state of) a patient. The method comprises transforming one or more time domain measurements from the patient into frequency domain data representative of the frequency content of the time domain measurements; processing the frequency domain data to form a plurality of spectral bands, the content of a spectral band representing the frequency content of the measurements within a frequency band; forming a weighted sum of the content of the spectral bands, with different weighting coefficients applied to at least some of the spectral bands; determining the type of treatment (or physiological state) based on the weighted sum. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for automatically determining which type of resuscitation treatment is most appropriate for a patient , the apparatus comprising:one or more processors; transform one or more of the time-domain signal measurements into frequency domain data representative of a frequency content of the time-domain signal measurements,', 'process the frequency domain data to form a plurality of spectral bands, a content of each of the plurality of spectral bands representing the frequency content of the time-domain signal measurements within a different frequency band,', 'form a weighted sum of the content of the plurality of spectral bands, with different weighting coefficients applied to at least some of the plurality of spectral bands, wherein magnitudes of the weighting coefficients are non-linearly proportional to frequencies of the at least some of the plurality of spectral bands to which the weighting coefficients are applied, and', 'determine the type of resuscitation treatment based on the weighted sum., 'circuitry for delivering time-domain signal measurements from the patient to the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors configured to16. The apparatus of wherein the one or more processors are ...

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Номер записи: 41
24-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20220088352A1
Автор: Christianson Mark R., Forsberg Andrew T., Rosenberg Michael S., Taylor Kyle P.
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Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin penetration point without use of sutures or skin tapes. 1. (canceled)2. A method of anchoring a medical instrument to a skin penetration point , comprising: a retainer body releasably engageable with an exterior of a medical instrument, the retainer body comprising a flexible portion adjustable from a first configuration to a second configuration;', 'the first anchor comprising a first shaft portion that extends distally from a distal end of the retainer body, toward the skin penetration point, and to the first flexible tine in the subcutaneous region; and', 'the second anchor comprising a second shaft portion that extends distally from the distal end of the retainer body, toward the skin penetration point, and to the second flexible tine in the subcutaneous region, wherein the first and second shaft portions are positioned side-by-side during said inserting through the skin penetration point; and, 'inserting first and second anchors of an anchor device through a skin penetration point so that first and second flexible tines of the first and second anchors, respectively, are deployed in a subcutaneous region proximate the skin penetration point, said anchor device includingremoving the first and second flexible tines from the subcutaneous region, wherein the first and second shaft portions are movable relative to one another during removal from the subcutaneous region.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising securing the retainer body to the exterior of the medical instrument after said inserting the first and second anchors through the skin penetration point.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the retainer body is movable relative to the medical ...

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Номер записи: 42
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Graphical user interface for association with an electrode structure deployed in contact with a tissue region

Номер: US20150094710A1
Автор: David S. Utley, Jay Qin, John W. Gaiser, Peter H. Muller, Scott H. West, Stuart D. Edwards
Принадлежит: Mederi Therapeutics Inc

Systems and methods deploy an electrode structure in contact with the tissue region. The electrode structure carries a sensor at a known location on the electrode structure to monitor an operating condition. The systems and methods provide an interface, which generate an idealized image of the electrode structure and an indicator image to represent the monitored operating condition in a spatial position on the idealized image corresponding to the location of the sensor on the electrode structure. The interface displays a view image comprising the idealized image and indicator image. The systems and methods cause the electrode structure to apply energy to heat the tissue region while the view image is displayed on the display screen.

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Номер записи: 43
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Method of Securing Perianal Support Device

Номер: US20200085468A1
Автор: Blurton David Dwayne, Trieu Hai H.
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A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. 1. A method of inhibiting perianal tissue distention of a patient during a child birthing process , comprising:providing a support member having an engagement surface configured for engaging perianal tissue of the patient during at least a portion of the child birthing process;positioning the engagement surface in a first supporting position in engagement with the perianal tissue of the patient prior to delivery of a child;securing the support member in the first supporting position relative to the perianal tissue; andmaintaining the first supporting position of the support member on at least a portion of the perianal tissue during the child birthing process.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the support member in the first supporting position includes applying little if any pressure against the perianal tissue.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing the support member in the first supporting position includes applying compressive force on the support member to direct pressure through the engagement surface against at least a portion of the perianal tissue.4. The method of claim 3 , further including an elongated fixation member joined to the support member claim 3 , and wherein applying compressive force on the support member includes tensioning the elongated fixation member to direct pressure through the engagement surface against at least a portion of the perianal tissue.5. The method of claim 4 , further including observing the compressive force applied through the support member and readjusting the compressive force by releasing and repositioning the elongated fixation member to place the engagement surface in a ...

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Номер записи: 44
29-03-2018 дата публикации

PATIENT CUSTOMIZED THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS

Номер: US20180089393A1
Автор: Savage George M., Thompson Andrew, Zdeblick Mark J.
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Methods, systems and compositions that allow for treating a patient according to a patient customized therapeutic regimen are provided. Embodiments of the invention include obtaining dosage administration information from a patient and using the same to tailor a therapeutic regimen for the patient. Embodiments of the invention further include preparing and forwarding to the patient physical pharmaceutical dosages based on the customized therapeutic regimen. 132-. (canceled)33. A method for customizing a therapeutic regimen for a patient , the method comprising: the dosage administration data is received by the evaluation module after the signal receiving device has received a transmission of the dosage administration data through the body of the patient from a first device,', 'the first device has been provided to the patient to confirm that a first medical composition associated with a prescribed therapeutic regimen has actually been administered to the patient,', 'the first device physically associated with the first medical composition has been configured to transmit the dosage administration data through the body of the patient after ingestion of the first device by the patient and after an electrically conductive fluid within the body of the patient completes a partial power source to activate the first device, and', 'the transmission of the dosage administration data from the first device to the signal receiving device confirms that the first medical composition associated with the prescribed therapeutic regimen has actually been administered to the patient;, 'receiving, by an evaluation module associated with an evaluation computer system, dosage administration data from a signal receiving device associated with a body of the patient, whereinreceiving, by the evaluation module, supplemental data associated with the patient, wherein the supplemental data comprises physiological parameter data detected from the body of the patient;assessing, by the evaluation ...

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Номер записи: 45
28-03-2019 дата публикации

PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20190090748A1
Автор: Al-Ali Ammar
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A sensor interface is configured to receive a sensor signal. A transmitter generates a transmit signal. A receiver receives the signal corresponding to the transmit signal. Further, a monitor interface is configured to communicate a waveform to the monitor so that measurements derived by the monitor from the waveform are generally equivalent to measurements derivable from the sensor signal. 1. (canceled)2. A pulse oximetry system comprising: [ a light emitter configured to emit light into a tissue site of the digit of the patient;', 'a light detector configured to output a sensor signal responsive to at least a portion of the emitted light after attenuation by tissue of the tissue site; and', 'a cable extending from the pulse oximetry sensor and configured to electrically convey the first signal;, 'a pulse oximetry sensor configured to be attached to a digit of a patient, the pulse oximetry sensor including at least, 'a housing configured to be secured to a lower arm of the patient, wherein the cable is configured to interface with the housing on a side of the housing and extend from the side of the housing along a path perpendicular to the side of the housing;', 'a strap mountable to the housing, the strap configured to secure the housing to the lower arm of the patient;', cause activation of the light emitter to emit light;', 'receive the sensor signal from the light detector;', 'determine, based at least in part on the sensor signal, measurements of physiological parameters including at least oxygen saturation and pulse rate; and', 'generate a transmit signal including information indicative of the measurements of the physiological parameters;, 'one or more signal processors configured to, 'a signal transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the transmit signal to a receiver computing system; and', 'a battery configured to power the portable patient monitoring device including at least the one or more signal processors and the signal transmitter; and, 'a ...

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Номер записи: 46
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Chest compression monitor with rotational sensing of compressions for discrimination of CPR movement from non-CPR movement

Номер: US20190091098A1
Автор: Butler Gideon, FREEMAN Gary A.
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A chest compression monitor for measuring the depth of chest compressions achieved during CPR. A sensor of the chest compression monitor is disposed within its housing such that compression of the housing due to CPR compressions, and its resultant deformation, is detected by the sensor and used by the control system as the starting point for calculating chest compression depth based on an acceleration signal indicative of the downward displacement of the chest. 121-. (canceled)22. A chest compression monitoring system for facilitating administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a patient by a CPR provider , the chest compression monitoring system comprising: a first motion sensor disposed within the housing and configured to generate one or more first signals indicative of motion of the first motion sensor;', 'a second motion sensor disposed within the housing and configured to generate one or more second signals indicative of motion of the second motion sensor,', 'wherein the first motion sensor and the second motion sensor are configured to move relative to one another; and, 'a housing configured to be held between the hands of the CPR provider and the chest of a patient during chest compressions and comprising receive, from the first motion sensor and the second motion sensor, the one or more first signals and the one or more second signals,', 'analyze motion of the first motion sensor relative to the second motion sensor based on the one or more first signals and the one or more second signals;', 'estimate at least one chest compression parameter based on the analyzed motion of the first motion sensor relative to the second motion sensor; and', 'control the output device to provide chest compression feedback for the CPR provider based at least on part on the estimated at least one chest compression parameter., 'a medical device comprising a processor, a memory, and an output device, wherein the processor is configured to23. The system of claim 22 , ...

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Номер записи: 47
06-04-2017 дата публикации

Robotic surgery system

Номер: US20170095294A1
Автор: Bernard Gantes
Принадлежит: Bernard Gantes

A surgical apparatus, system and methodology are provided that may be utilized to treat a plurality of medical conditions. A robotic apparatus may be utilized in the treatment of a medical condition or to assist a medical professional in a surgical procedure. Additionally, the robotic apparatus and system may be utilized during a surgical procedure to provide guidance and to narrow the margin of error. In an exemplary embodiment, a scan may first be performed on a patient to determine a plurality of surgically necessary characteristics, such as bone density, locations, and the like. A virtual treatment plan may be provided by the system. An active and/or passive robotic apparatus may be provided to assist in the surgical technique. The robotic apparatus may be an active robotic which includes surgical tools whereby the medical professional may perform the surgical technique with the assistance of the active robotic apparatus.

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Номер записи: 48
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Module for a computer interface

Номер: US20140187891A1
Автор: Erich Imhof, Ulrich Haueter
Принадлежит: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AG

The present invention provides a module for a computer interface including a transducer wherein the transducer receives a measurement value and makes this measurement value available for monitoring an individual's health by means of the computer interface, for example, for monitoring an individual's blood glucose level, wherein the measurement value is obtained by means of a sensor.

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Номер записи: 49
10-07-2014 дата публикации

Compound bow system

Номер: US20140190460A1
Автор: Timothy Langley
Принадлежит: Bear Archery Inc

Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a compound archery bow that has a rigid vertical riser structure. At least one flexible limb extends rearward from the vertical riser structure. One end of the flexible limb is secured to the cable arrangement of the compound bow, so that when the bowstring is drawn, the flexible limb is flexed toward the cams of the bow. As the flexible limb is bent, it stores energy that is transferred to an arrow when the bowstring is released.

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Номер записи: 50
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Interactive body weight scale system and method

Номер: US20160116326A1
Автор: Anshuman Sharma
Принадлежит: BBY Solutions Inc

A method for using an interactive body weight scale is presented. The body weight scale may have computing and data communication ability to track a user's weight by connecting to a number of different electronic devices. The body weight scale is capable of recording an audio message, converting the audio message to message text, and transmitting the message to a remote social network. The scale may also receive message responses from the remote network and play the messages back based on whether a particular message is a positive message. A scale use indicator provides a reminder for a user to use the body weight scale.

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Номер записи: 51
30-04-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOCATION AND ORIENTATlON OF IDENTIFICATION MARKERS

Номер: US20150119685A1
Автор: Ehud (Udi) Daon, Martin Gregory Beckett
Принадлежит: Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc

A three-dimensional position and orientation tracking system comprises one or more pattern tags, each comprising a plurality of contrasting portions, a tracker for obtaining image information about the pattern tags, a database with geometric information describing patterns on pattern tags; and a controller for receiving and processing the image information from the tracker, accessing the database to retrieve geometric information, and comparing the image information with the geometric information. The contrasting portions are arranged in a rotationally asymmetric pattern and at least one of the contrasting portions on a pattern tag has a perimeter that has a mathematically describable curved section. The pattern tags may be borne on tracking markers that have a three-dimensional shaped surface. The tracking system can be implemented in a surgical monitoring system in which the pattern tags are attached to tracking markers or are themselves tracking markers. A method associated with the system employs the rotationally asymmetric patterns on the tags to determine the three-dimensional locations and orientations of items bearing the tags using non-stereo image information.

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Номер записи: 52
27-04-2017 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for detecting arrhythmias in a subcutaneous medical device

Номер: US20170113055A1
Автор: Raja N. Ghanem, Robert W. Stadler, Xusheng Zhang
Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A method and apparatus for detecting a cardiac event in a medical device that includes sensing cardiac signals from a plurality of electrodes, the plurality of electrodes forming a first sensing vector and a second sensing vector, initiating charging of an energy storage device in response to the sensed cardiac signals, and determining whether a predetermined number of morphologies associated with cardiac signals sensed along the first sensing vector and the second sensing vector during corresponding sensing windows are indicative of the cardiac event.

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Номер записи: 53
18-04-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BIOSIGNALS

Номер: US20190110752A1
Автор: Kim Jong Pal
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An apparatus and method for measuring a biosignal that include generating a control signal for processing the biosignal based on an obtained replication signal or a sensed motion of the subject. 1. An apparatus for measuring a biosignal that may include a motion artifact , the apparatus comprising:a measuring module configured to measure the biosignal;a sensing module configured to sense a motion of the subject; anda control module configured to generate a control signal, based on the sensed motion, for controlling processing of the biosignal.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the sensing module uses an inertial sensor for sensing the motion;the apparatus further comprises a signal processing module configured to process the biosignal based on the control signal; and a determining unit configured to determine whether the biosignal is to be processed based on a degree of the motion artifact relating to the sensed motion; and', 'a generating unit configured to generate the control signal based on a result of the determining., 'the control module comprises3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the control signal is a first control signal;the generating unit is a first generating unit;the apparatus further comprises an obtaining module configured to obtain a replication signal that is similar to the motion artifact; andthe control module further comprises a second generating unit configured to generate a second control signal, based on a result of the determining, for operating the obtaining module.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the control module further comprises an indexing unit configured to index a value based on the degree of the motion artifact; andthe determining unit is configured to compare the indexed value to a threshold value to determine whether the motion artifact is to be processed.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the indexed value is a magnitude or a root mean square of an average acceleration of the sensed motion during a time period.6. A ...

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Номер записи: 54
13-05-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING ASSETS

Номер: US20210142272A1
Автор: Lau Chung, Thomas C. Douglass
Принадлежит:

Improved approaches for tracking and monitoring status of articles are disclosed. The monitoring can produce notifications to interested parties. The notifications typically contain status information pertaining to the articles being tracked. Alternatively, interested parties can gain access to status information pertaining to the articles being tracked via a website. According to one embodiment, the status information includes at least position (location) information and shipping conditions information. Also disclosed are improved approaches for monitoring real time status information impacting inventory management of a company and/or its partners. Adverse changes in the status information of specific items can be identified in real time, and changes implemented as needed. 1. A system for tracking and monitoring a plurality of assets , comprising:a portable electronic apparatus physically coupled to or within a particular asset of the plurality of assets, the portable electronic device including at least a location detection unit and a wireless communication unit, the location detection unit configured to acquire data pertaining to location of the portable electronic device;a sensor device configured to wirelessly couple to the portable electronic apparatus, the sensor device being configured to sense a condition at, in or proximate to the particular asset, and wirelessly transmit, to the portable electronic apparatus, data pertaining to the condition being sensed; anda tracking and monitoring computing apparatus configured to receive (i) location data based on the data pertaining to location of the portable electronic device and (ii) condition data based on data pertaining to the condition being sensed, transmitted from the portable electronic apparatus via at least a wireless network, and the tracking and monitoring computing apparatus configured to analyze at least the location data and the condition data related to the particular asset being tracked and ...

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Номер записи: 55
02-05-2019 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC SPECIMEN MODEL DATA REGION WITH ULTRASOUND PROPAGATION REGION

Номер: US20190125303A1
Автор: Gronseth Cliff A., Tobey John E.
Принадлежит:

A system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium The system includes a processor configured to receive ultrasound data from an ultrasound reflected wave reflected from specimen features in an organic specimen resultant from an ultrasound incident wave transmitted into the organic specimen; to identify each region having data obtained from anatomic model data related to the organic specimen that satisfies selection criteria in comparison to the received ultrasound data; and to repeat consecutively, if the number of identified regions is not equal to one and the number of times the selection criteria are adjusted is less than a specified maximum number of adjustments, removal of identified status from each identified region, adjustment of the selection criteria in accordance with adjustment rules and identification of each region having data obtained from anatomic model data that satisfies the adjusted selection criteria in comparison to the received ultrasound data. 1. A system , comprising: [ 'wherein positional awareness of the ultrasound incident wave relative to the organic specimen is maintained using location of the ultrasound transducer detected by a location detection unit;', 'to receive ultrasound data from an ultrasound reflected wave reflected from specimen features in an organic specimen resultant from an ultrasound incident wave transmitted into the organic specimen by an ultrasound transducer,'}, 'wherein the anatomic model data correspond to at least part of the organic specimen; and', 'to identify each region having data obtained from anatomic model data that satisfies one or more selection criteria in comparison to the received ultrasound data,'}, removal of identified status from each identified region,', 'adjustment of the one or more selection criteria in accordance with one or more adjustment rules and', 'identification of each region having data obtained from anatomic model data that satisfies the adjusted one or more selection ...

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Номер записи: 56
31-07-2014 дата публикации

System for automatic journaling of a user's context

Номер: US20140213857A1
Автор: Christopher Pacione, David Andre, Eric Teller, John M. Stivoric, Jonathan Farringdon, Raymond Pelletier, Scott Safier, Suresh Vishnubhatla
Принадлежит: Bodymedia Inc

Various methods and apparatuses for measuring a state parameter of an individual using signals based on one or more sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first set of signals is used in a first function to determine how a second set of signals is used in one or more second functions to predict the state parameter. In another embodiment, first and second functions are used where the state parameter or an indicator of the state parameter may be obtained from a relationship between the first function and the second function. The state parameter may, for example, include calories consumed or calories burned by the individual. Various methods for making such apparatuses are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 57
04-06-2015 дата публикации

Syringe with needle guard injection device

Номер: US20150151055A1
Автор: Mark Christopher Doyle
Принадлежит: Safety Syringes Inc

The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.

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Номер записи: 58
02-06-2016 дата публикации

Medical image processing apparatus and medical image registration method using the same

Номер: US20160155222A1
Автор: Jayeon JEONG, Jiwon Ryu, Jungbae Kim, Jungwoo CHANG, Kyong Joon LEE, Won-chul Bang, Youngtaek Oh
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A medical image registration method includes determining whether a reference point of registration is present in a first medical image and a second medical image of an object; in response to determining that the reference point is not present in one of the first medical image and the second medical image, estimating a virtual reference point corresponding to the reference point in one of the first medical image and the second medical image, in which the reference point is not present, by using anatomical information of the object; and registering the first medical image and the second medical image by using the estimated virtual reference point.

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Номер записи: 59
02-06-2016 дата публикации

Volume rendering apparatus and volume rendering method

Номер: US20160155259A1
Автор: Bong-heon Lee, Jin-Yong Lee
Принадлежит: Samsung Medison Co Ltd

Provided is a volume rendering method including: obtaining 3-dimensional (3D) volume data of an object; setting a parameter of a first voxel included in the 3D volume data as a first value, and a parameter of a second voxel included in the 3D volume data as a second value; and performing rendering by applying the first value to the first voxel and the second value to the second voxel.

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Номер записи: 60
21-08-2014 дата публикации

Electronic Skin Patch for Real Time Monitoring of Cardiac Activity and Personal Health Management

Номер: US20140236249A1
Автор: Raman K. Rao, Rekha K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao
Принадлежит: IP Holdings Inc

A novel wearable electronic skin patch sensor device configured for the real time acquisition, processing and communicating of cardiac activity and other types of biological information within a wired or wireless network is disclosed. A system level scheme for networking the sensor device with client devices that include intelligent personal health management appliances, cellular telephones, PDAs, portable computers, personal computers, RFID Tags and servers is disclosed. The sensor device and the system enable distributed processing, archival and correlation of the biological information with biometrics, gastronomic information, user profiles and health factors that include height, weight, blood pressure and physical activity facilitating real time personal health management at any time and any place.

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Номер записи: 61
28-08-2014 дата публикации

Method and system for controlling breathing

Номер: US20140238399A1
Автор: Robert W. Daly
Принадлежит: Periodic Breathing Foundation

The present invention relates to a method and a system for controlling breathing of a patient. A system for controlling breathing of a patient includes a respiratory conduit. The respiratory conduit is configured to be coupled to a patient interface device and is further configured to be coupled to a pressurized air generating device. The respiratory conduit includes at least two air flow control devices, positioned between the patient interface device and the pressurized air generating device that cooperate to closely control the CO 2 levels in the patient's bloodstream through the control of the patient's respiration.

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Номер записи: 62
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Compound Bow

Номер: US20190154391A1
Автор: Trpkovski Paul
Принадлежит: MCP IP, LLC

A compound bow comprises at least one limb that extends continuously between opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the bow comprises a second limb that extends continuously between the opposed rotatable members. In some embodiments, the limbs are parallel to one another. 1. A crossbow comprising:a stock;a latch; a frame;', 'a first limb supported by the frame;', 'a second limb supported by the frame;', 'a first rotatable member comprising a cam;', 'a second rotatable member;', 'a first pulley;', 'a second pulley;', 'a power cable in communication with the cam; and', 'a bowstring arranged to contact the first rotatable member, the second rotatable member, the first pulley and the second pulley., 'a bow portion attached to the stock, the bow portion comprising2. The crossbow of claim 1 , wherein the first rotatable member is positioned closer to the latch than the first pulley. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/265,307, filed on Sep. 14, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/586,071, filed on Dec. 30, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/732185, filed on Dec. 31, 2012, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/496,063, filed on Jul. 1, 2009, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/149,900 filed on Feb. 4, 2009, entitled COMPOUND BOW; and to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/097,899 filed on Sep. 18, 2008, entitled COMPOUND BOW; and to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/077,928 filed on Jul. 3, 2008, entitled COMPOUND BOW WITH CENTERED FEED WHEEL, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.Bows have been used for thousands of years as a tool for rapidly propelling an arrow. The simplest bow designs have included a body made of a single piece of material—usually wood. The body is shaped to include flexible limbs at each end. A bow string is securely ...

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Номер записи: 63
30-05-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGISTERING IMAGES IN REAL-TIME

Номер: US20190159699A1
Автор: Coste-Maniere Eve, Mourgues Fabien, Vieville Thierry
Принадлежит:

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. 137-. (canceled)38. An apparatus comprising:a surgical robot comprising at least one arm having a position determined in relation to a calibration reference;a man/machine interface configured to receive instructions provided by a user to remotely control the position of the at least one arm;a registration device configured to, on receipt of a designation by the user of a pattern of an observed region of a displayed image, determine position data representing the position of the pattern in relation to the calibration reference; anda controller coupled to the registration device and to the man/machine interface, the controller configured to output through the man/machine interface guidance instructions to move the at least one robot arm to the vicinity of the portion of the observed region matching the designated pattern.39. The apparatus of claim 38 , the registration device further configured to claim 38 , based on designation of the pattern and further designation by the user of an identity attribute of said pattern claim 38 , determine the position data by registering the pattern to a three-dimensional (3D) pattern stored in a memory coupled to the registration device claim 38 , the 3D pattern being associated with an identity ...

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Номер записи: 64
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Power amplifier

Номер: US20160173038A1
Автор: Hyeon Seok Hwang, Suk Chan Kang
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

A power amplifier may include an amplifying unit, a ballast resistor, and a bypass unit. The amplifying unit includes an amplifying transistor to amplify an input signal. The ballast resistor is connected to a base of the amplifying transistor. The bypass unit is connected in parallel to the ballast resistor.

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Номер записи: 65
21-06-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20180169387A1
Автор: Christianson Mark R., Forsberg Andrew T., Rosenberg Michael S., Taylor Kyle P.
Принадлежит:

Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. 1. (canceled)2. A method of anchoring a medical instrument , comprising:advancing a medical instrument through a skin penetration point of a patient's body, the medical instrument comprising an external portion configured to reside external to the skin penetration point when the medical instrument is inserted into the skin penetration point; a retainer body comprising the flexible portion;', 'a first anchor comprising a first external shaft portion, the first anchor extending distally from a distal end of the retainer body and toward the skin penetration point when the medical instrument is inserted into the skin penetration point and engaged with the retainer body; and', 'a second anchor comprising a second external shaft portion, the first anchor extending distally from a distal end of the retainer body and toward the skin penetration point when the medical instrument is inserted into the skin penetration point and engaged with the retainer body, the first and second anchor portions positionable side-by-side during insertion and movable relative to one another during removal from a subcutaneous region; and, 'engaging the external portion of the medical instrument with a retainer device by adjusting a flexible portion of the retainer device from a first configuration to a second configuration, the retainer device comprisinginserting the first and second anchors through the skin penetration point so that at least a portion of each of the first and second anchors is deployed in a subcutaneous region proximate the skin penetration point, wherein the first external shaft portion of the first anchor and the second external ...

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Номер записи: 66
23-06-2016 дата публикации

Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20160180026A1
Автор: Chanhwi Huh, Hyunsung Kim, Jungyeon Kim, Seongyeon Cho, Yongyeon Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A mobile terminal including a wireless communication configured to provide wireless communication; a display unit; and a controller configured to execute a messaging application for communicating with a virtual healthcare client, receive an input of a message to be transmitted to the virtual healthcare client, display the message transmitted to the virtual healthcare client on the display unit, extract healthcare information from the message transmitted to the virtual healthcare client, execute a healthcare application interworked with the messaging application using the extracted healthcare information, and display a reply message on the display unit including an execution result of executing the healthcare application using the extracted healthcare information.

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Номер записи: 67
13-06-2019 дата публикации

MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY PULSE SEQUENCE, ACQUISTION, AND PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190175051A1
Автор: Claude John Patrick, III James Clayton, Kane Paul Henry, Peacock, Pradenas Ricardo Dario
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods are provided for processing a set of multiple serially acquired magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) free induction decay (FID) frames from a multi-frame MRS acquisition series from a region of interest (ROI) in a subject, and for providing a post-processed MRS spectrum. Processing parameters are dynamically varied while measuring results to determine the optimal post-processed results. Spectral regions opposite water from chemical regions of interest are evaluated and used in at least one processing operation. Frequency shift error is estimated via spectral correlation between free induction decay (FID) frames and a reference spectrum. Multiple groups of FID frames within the acquired set are identified to different phases corresponding with a phase step cycle of the acquisition. Baseline correction is also performed via rank order filter (ROF) estimate and a polynomial fit. Sections of the ROF may be excluded from the polynomial fit, such as for example sections determined to be associated with relevant spectral peaks. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. (canceled)28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. (canceled)31. (canceled)32. (canceled)33. (canceled)34. (canceled)35. (canceled)36. (canceled)37. (canceled)38. (canceled)39. (canceled)40. (canceled)41. (canceled)42. (canceled)43. (canceled)44. (canceled)45. A method for processing a set of multiple serially acquired magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) free induction decay (FID) frames from a multi-frame MRS acquisition series from a region of interest (ROI) in a subject , and for providing a post-processed MRS spectrum , comprising:associating first and second groups of FID frames ...

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Номер записи: 68
04-06-2020 дата публикации

Anchoring System For a Catheter

Номер: US20200171273A1
Автор: Bierman Steven F., Pluth Richard A.
Принадлежит:

An anchoring system secures a catheter to the body of a patient and arrests axial movement of the catheter without impairing fluid flow through the catheter. The anchoring system can include an anchor pad that adheres to the patient's skin and supports a retainer. The retainer can include interengaging structure that moves the retainer between an open and a closed position. When in the open position, the retainer can receive a portion of the catheter and be subsequently moved to the closed position. The interengaging structure can allow the retainer to receive catheters of various sizes. The retainer can include one or more retention mechanisms to further inhibit axial movement of the catheter relative to the retainer when the catheter is secured therein. The anchoring system can include a mount that allows the retainer to rotate relative to the anchor pad. 1. A method of making an anchoring system , comprising:providing an anchor pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface including adhesive;attaching a mounting base to the upper surface of the anchor pad, the mounting base including an integral slotted mounting post; andcoupling a retainer to the mounting base by inserting the mounting post into a through-hole of the retainer, the through-hole and mounting post configured to permit rotation of the retainer on the mounting base, the retainer comprising a strap designed to frictionally interact with a catheter to inhibit longitudinal movement of the catheter relative to the retainer.2. The method of making according to claim 1 , wherein the catheter is included with the anchoring system claim 1 , the catheter comprising a connector fitting inserted into a proximal end of a catheter tubular portion.3. The method of making according to claim 1 , wherein the catheter tubular portion is one branch of a Y-site claim 1 , and wherein the connector fitting comprises a semi-rigid material.4. The method of making according to claim 1 , wherein the strap ...

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Номер записи: 69
28-06-2018 дата публикации

USER-CENTRIC EVENT REPORTING WITH FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION

Номер: US20180182222A1
Автор: "ONeil Perry Jay", Smith Michael R.
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a system and method for receiving hazard and event information in a mobile unit and using that information to warn a user of an event or future hazard with reference to the mobile unit's location and/or intended direction of travel. A hazard location algorithm compares a forecast location of each mobile unit with a forecast hazard and transmits a warning to each mobile unit that is predicted to encounter the hazard. As the mobile unit moves, its actual position is updated in an event center, and a revised warning is transmitted to the mobile unit as applicable. Warnings include audio warnings for playback and/or visual warnings for display on the mobile device. Users may also wirelessly report events or hazards to a central server in an event center by sending data to the event center via a wireless communications network. Secondary information may be included, based on the selected event type. 119-. (canceled)20. A system , comprising:radio frequency (RF) transmitters, within a venue, that each transmit an RF signal; provides a computer program for a mobile data processing device, the computer program including a user interface for a user to report a hazardous event;', 'receives the location of the mobile data processing device within a venue, the location of the mobile data processing device within the venue is determined based on one or more RF signals received by the mobile data processing device from one or more of the RF transmitters;', 'receives, from the mobile data processing device, information indicative of a type of hazardous event input via the user interface;', 'outputs information including the type of hazardous event and the location of the mobile data processing device., 'a server that211. The system of claim , wherein the mobile data processing device is a cell phone , laptop computer , tablet computer , or personal digital assistant.221. The system of claim , wherein:the user interface includes functionality for the user to ...

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Номер записи: 70
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Device Configuration for Supporting a Patient Oxygenation Test

Номер: US20140275902A1
Автор: Cynthia A. Kuiper, Daniel J. Wilson, John A. Lane, Matthew D. Mullin, Matthew J. Kinsley, Shawn C. St. Pierre
Принадлежит: Welch Allyn Inc

A physiological monitor device includes a central processing unit (CPU) that is configured to control operation of the device, a display screen, and one or more computer readable data storage media storing software instructions that, when executed by the CPU, cause the device to: create or modify a patient profile, select a patient test, store one or more test parameters selected or entered for the patient test, store one or more thresholds selected or entered for at least one of the test parameters, store one or more instructions for the patient, start the test, display test results while the test is in progress, determine whether any of the test parameters exceed limits set by the one or more thresholds, take one or more actions when it is determined that one or more of the test parameters exceed the limits set by the one or more thresholds, provide a summary and analysis of the test results, and send the test results to a computing device.

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Номер записи: 71
05-07-2018 дата публикации

PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF AN IMPLANT

Номер: US20180189421A1
Автор: Dean Howard David, Moullas Alexandros T., Ratcheson Robert A., Subramanyan Krishnamoorthy
Принадлежит:

Determining a shape of a medical device to be implanted into a subject produces an image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of a surface of a tissue of interest included in the subject. The tissue of interest is segmented within the image. A template, representing a normative shape of an external anatomical surface of the tissue of interest, is superimposed to span the defective portion. An external shape of an implant, is determined as a function of respective shapes of the defective portion as seen in the template, for repairing the defective portion. 1. A three-dimensional medical device comprising:an outer surface having a shape corresponding to a deformed three-dimensional template,wherein the deformed three-dimensional template is formed by deforming a three-dimensional template representing a normative shape of an anatomical surface of a target tissue, wherein the target tissue comprises a portion with a defect and a portion without a defect,wherein the three-dimensional template representing a normative shape of an anatomical surface of a target tissue is deformed to a computer-generated three-dimensional representation rendered from the image data of the target tissue.2. The three-dimensional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the target tissue with the defect is a missing segment of bony structure.3. The three-dimensional medical device of claim 2 , wherein the outer surface fits within the missing segment of bony structure.4. The three-dimensional medical device of claim 2 , wherein the outer surface fits precisely within the missing segment of bony structure.5. The three-dimensional medical device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the target tissue with the defect comprises soft tissue.6. The three-dimensional medical device of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface comprises three-dimensional printed material.7. A three-dimensional model for use in fabricating an implantable medical device claim 1 , the model ...

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Номер записи: 72
22-07-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGISTERING IMAGES IN REAL-TIME

Номер: US20210219866A1
Автор: Coste-Maniere Eve, Mourgues Fabien, Vieville Thierry
Принадлежит:

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. 137-. (canceled)39. The apparatus of claim 38 , the surgical robot comprising at least one robot arm;a man/machine interface configured to receive instructions provided by a user to remotely control the position of the at least one arm, and to provide instructions to the user;a controller coupled to the registration device and to the man/machine interface, the controller configured to output through the man/machine interface guidance instructions to move the at least one robot arm to the position in the observed region corresponding to the determined position data.40. The apparatus of claim 38 , the registration device further configured to claim 38 , based on the designation of the selected portion and further designation of an identity attribute of said selected portion by a user claim 38 , determine the position data by registering the selected portion to a three-dimensional (3D) pattern stored in a memory coupled to the registration device claim 38 , the 3D pattern being associated with an identity matched with the identity attribute.41. The apparatus of claim 40 , the 3D pattern stored in the memory corresponding to a 3D anatomical model of a patient.42. The apparatus of claim 40 , the processor further configured to ...

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Номер записи: 73
29-07-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC CARDIAC THERAPY ADVISOR WITH HIDDEN MARKOV MODEL PROCESSING

Номер: US20210228158A1
Автор: Brewer James E, Freeman Gary A
Принадлежит:

Apparatuses and methods are provided for automatically determining which type of resuscitation treatment is most appropriate for a patient. Methods are provided that include the following. One or more time domain signal measurements are transformed into frequency domain data representative of a frequency content of the one or more time domain signal measurements. The frequency domain data is processed to identify peaks. For each of the peaks, for each of multiple points in time, multiple parameters of the peak are determined. Based on the multiple parameters of the peaks for each of the multiple points in time, a trajectory is determined. The determined trajectory is analyzed in determining a recommended type of resuscitation treatment. An output indication is provided of the recommended type of resuscitation treatment. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for automatically determining which type of resuscitation treatment is most appropriate for a patient , the apparatus comprising:one or more processors; and transform the time domain signal measurements into frequency domain data representative of a frequency content of the time domain signal measurements;', 'process the frequency domain data to identify a plurality of peaks;', 'for each of the peaks, for each of a plurality of points in time, determine a plurality of parameters of the peak;', 'based on the plurality of parameters of the plurality of peaks for each of the plurality of points in time, determine a trajectory;', 'analyze the determined trajectory in determining a recommended type of resuscitation treatment; and', 'provide an output indication of the recommended type of resuscitation treatment., 'circuitry for delivering one or more time domain signal measurements from the patient to the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein identifying the peaks comprises identifying peaks in a frequency spectrum.17. The apparatus of claim 15 , ...

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Номер записи: 74
30-07-2015 дата публикации

Method, A Graphic User Interface, A System and A Computer Program for Optimizing Workflow of a Medical Intervention

Номер: US20150213602A1
Автор: Frank Wessels, Gerard Burgstede, Jan Svarovsky, Luc Verstraeten
Принадлежит: 3Mensio Medical Imaging BV

The invention relates to a method of optimizing workflow for an intervention, comprising the steps of reconstruction of an image of a target area representative of an envisaged intervention based on imaging dataset; automatically selecting an optimal viewing direction for enabling a pre-operative quantitative analysis of intervention features. The invention further relates to a computer program and a system for optimizing a workflow of an intervention.

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Номер записи: 75
26-07-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for exercise monitoring combining exercise monitoring and visual data with wireless devices

Номер: US20180207482A1
Автор: Roger J. Quy
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless exercise monitoring system for interactively monitoring an aspect of exercise, sports, or fitness utilizing a wearable device, such as a watch, eyewear, or smart apparel. The device is equipped with, or connected to, a digital camera. Sensors integrated with, or wirelessly connected to, the wearable internet device record physiological data during exercise and data measuring the amount of exercise performed. The data and visual images from the camera are transmitted to one or more internet servers, and may be shared with other mobile internet devices.

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Номер записи: 76
26-07-2018 дата публикации

Computer-aided diagnosis apparatus and computer-aided diagnosis method

Номер: US20180211392A1
Автор: Ha Young Kim, Hye Jin KAM, Hyo A KANG, Joo Hyuk Jeon, Seung Chul CHAE, Seung Woo Ryu, Won Sik Kim
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) apparatus and a CAD method are provided. The CAD apparatus includes an automatic diagnoser configured to perform automatic diagnosis using an image that is received from a probe, and generate diagnosis information including results of the automatic diagnosis. The CAD apparatus further includes an information determiner configured to determine diagnosis information to be displayed among the generated diagnosis information, based on a manual diagnosis of a user, and a display configured to display the received image and the determined diagnosis information.

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Номер записи: 77
03-08-2017 дата публикации

Anchoring System For A Catheter

Номер: US20170216556A1
Автор: Richard A. Pluth, Steven F. Bierman
Принадлежит: CR Bard Inc

An anchoring system secures a catheter to the body of a patient and arrests axial movement of the catheter without impairing fluid flow through the catheter. The anchoring system can include an anchor pad 12 that adheres to the patient's skin and supports a retainer. The retainer can include interengaging structure that moves the retainer between an open and a closed position. When in the open position, the retainer can receive a portion of the catheter and be subsequently moved to the closed position. The interengaging structure can allow the retainer 20 to receive catheters of various sizes. The retainer can include one or more retention mechanisms to further inhibit axial movement of the catheter relative to the retainer when the catheter is secured therein. The anchoring system can include a mount that allows the retainer to rotate relative to the anchor pad.

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Номер записи: 78
04-08-2016 дата публикации

Brain-Machine Interface Utilizing Interventions to Emphasize Aspects of Neural Variance and Decode Speed and Angle

Номер: US20160224891A1
Автор: Chethan Pandarinath, Jonathan C. Kao, Krishna V. Shenoy, Paul Nuyujukian
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University

A brain machine interface (BMI) for restoring performance of poorly performing decoders is provided. The BMI has a decoder for decoding neural signals for controlling the brain machine interface. The decoder separates in part neural signals associated with a direction of movement and neural signals associated with a speed of movement of the brain machine interface. The decoder assigns relatively greater weight to the neural signals associated with a direction of movement.

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Номер записи: 79
23-10-2014 дата публикации

Modular biometric monitoring system

Номер: US20140316713A1
Автор: Alan Chmiel, Bradley T. Humphreys
Принадлежит: ZIN TECHNOLOGIES Inc

A modular system for acquiring biometric data includes a plurality of data acquisition modules configured to sample biometric data from at least one respective input channel at a data acquisition rate. A representation of the sampled biometric data is stored in memory of each of the plurality of data acquisition modules. A central control system is in communication with each of the plurality of data acquisition modules through a bus. The central control system is configured to control communication of data, via the bus, with each of the plurality of data acquisition modules.

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Номер записи: 80
18-07-2019 дата публикации

PATIENT INTERFACES

Номер: US20190217041A1
Автор: Gradon Lewis George, McAuley Alastair Edwin, Milivojevic Ivan, Nightingale Christopher Earl, Smith Nicholas Charles Alan
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface. The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents. 1. (canceled)2. An elbow connector comprising: a first end;', 'a second end; and', 'a plurality of vent openings defined through a front portion of the outer wall; and', 'an inner wall, comprising:', 'a first end; and', 'a second end, the second end of the inner wall fixed with the front portion of the outer wall and extending therefrom towards the first end of the outer wall; and, 'an outer wall, comprisingwherein the outer wall defines an outer wall volume between the first end and the second end and the inner wall defines an inner wall volume between the first end and the second end, and at least a portion the inner wall volume is within the outer wall volume; andwherein, in use, gases flow through the inner and outer wall volumes; andwherein, in use, gases are vented to atmosphere through the plurality of vent openings.3. The elbow connector of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in use claim 2 , the outer wall and the inner wall cooperate to direct incoming gases to a user and direct exhaust gases to atmosphere through the plurality of vent openings.4. The elbow connector of claim 2 , further comprising a diffuser.5. The elbow connector of claim 4 , wherein the diffuser is located on an exterior surface of the elbow ...

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Номер записи: 81
18-07-2019 дата публикации

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AN ARCHERY BOW, MONITORING DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SAME

Номер: US20190219355A1
Автор: Bullard Joseph Krumme, Haynes Clinton A., Morrow Daniel L., Read Shannon R.
Принадлежит:

A monitoring system for an archery bow is provided. Monitoring devices and methods are also provided. 1. A method for diagnosing an abnormality of an archery bow , the method comprising:detecting, by one or more controllers, an operating condition of the archery bow from at least one onboard monitoring device of the archery bow;comparing, by the one or more controllers, the operating condition to a threshold operating condition;identifying, by the one or more controllers, an abnormal condition based on the comparing of the operating condition to the threshold operating condition; andpresenting, by the one or more controllers, the abnormal condition to a user.2. The method of wherein:detecting the operating condition comprises detecting, by the one or more controllers, an angular displacement of a cam assembly from an angular position sensor of the cam assembly when a bow cord is moved from a first position to a second position;comparing the operating condition to the threshold operating condition comprises comparing, by the one or more controllers, the angular displacement of the cam assembly to a threshold angular displacement value; andidentifying the abnormal condition comprises identifying, by the one or more controllers, a bow cord failure condition when the angular displacement of the cam assembly is lower than the threshold angular displacement value.3. The method of wherein the first position of the bow cord comprises a relaxed position and the second position of the bow cord comprises a firing position.4. The method of wherein:detecting the operating condition comprises detecting, by the one or more controllers, a rotational velocity of a cam assembly from an angular position sensor of the cam assembly when a bow cord is released from a firing position; andidentifying the abnormal condition comprises identifying, by the one or more controllers, a dry fire event when the rotational velocity exceeds a threshold dry fire rotational velocity value.5. The method ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-07-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for mass customization

Номер: US20190223797A1
Автор: Bao Tran, Ha Tran
Принадлежит: Individual

A method to reproduce an original object includes receiving a 3D model of the original object; forming a reformable master shape from the 3D model by using a computer controlled shape actuator; impressing the reformable master shape into a reformable material to form a custom mold, the reformable material having a material state that is reversible between a solid condition stable force-resisting state and a flowable state by addition of a transition liquid; pouring a material into the custom mold while the reformable material is in the stable force-resisting state and fabricating a copy; adding the transition liquid to the reformable material to change the state of the reformable material from the stable force-resisting state to the flowable state; and reusing the reformable material to form another custom sole once the reformable material is in the flowable state.

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Номер записи: 83
03-09-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for deriving and reporting the thermic effect of food and calories consumed for an individual utilizing physiological parameters

Номер: US20150245797A1
Автор: Christopher Pacione, David Andre, Eric Teller, John M. Stivoric, Jonathan Farringdon, Raymond Pelletier, Scott Safier, Suresh Vishnubhatla
Принадлежит: Bodymedia Inc

Various methods and apparatuses for measuring a state parameter of an individual using signals based on one or more sensors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first set of signals is used in a first function to determine how a second set of signals is used in one or more second functions to predict the state parameter. In another embodiment, first and second functions are used where the state parameter or an indicator of the state parameter may be obtained from a relationship between the first function and the second function. The state parameter may, for example, include calories consumed or calories burned by the individual. Various methods for making such apparatuses are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 84
16-07-2020 дата публикации

Tracking movement of objects and notifications therefor

Номер: US20200226542A1
Автор: C. Douglass Thomas, Chung Lau
Принадлежит: IpVenture Inc

Improved approaches for monitoring status of articles being shipped are disclosed. The monitoring can produce notifications to interested parties. The notifications typically contain status information pertaining to the articles being shipped. Alternatively, interested parties can gain access to status information pertaining to the articles being shipped via a website. According to one embodiment, the status information includes at least position (location) information and shipping conditions information.

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Номер записи: 85
30-08-2018 дата публикации

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING METHODS

Номер: US20180242859A1
Автор: Aumer Michael Edward, LeBoeuf Steven Francis, Tucker Jesse Berkley
Принадлежит:

A method of monitoring a subject includes detecting subject head motion information via a microelectromechanical systems sensor associated with an earpiece worn by the subject, processing, via a processor associated with the earpiece, the head motion information to determine subject head displacement relative to an origin and to determine if the subject has fallen down and/or is not moving, and transmitting the processed head motion information to a remote device. The method further includes communicating corrective action to the subject from the remote device and/or communicating corrective action for the subject from the remote device to a third party. The earpiece may include an audio headset, a hearing aid, or an earpiece fitting. 1. A method of monitoring a subject , the method comprising:detecting subject head motion information via a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor associated with an earpiece worn by the subject;processing, via a processor associated with the earpiece, the head motion information to determine subject head displacement relative to an origin and to determine if the subject has fallen down and/or is not moving; andtransmitting the processed head motion information to a remote device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising communicating corrective action to the subject from the remote device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising communicating corrective action for the subject from the remote device to a third party.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the earpiece comprises an audio headset.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the earpiece comprises a hearing aid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the earpiece comprises an earpiece fitting.7. A method of monitoring a subject claim 1 , the method comprising:sensing subject head motion and subject footstep motion via at least one motion sensor associated with an earpiece worn by the subject;sensing physiological information from the subject via at least one physiological ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-08-2018 дата публикации

Wearable monitoring devices

Номер: US20180242860A1
Автор: Jesse Berkley Tucker, Michael Edward Aumer, Steven Francis Leboeuf
Принадлежит: Valencell Inc

A wearable monitoring device configured to be attached to a subject includes at least one physiological sensor configured to identify the subject and to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject, at least one motion sensor, at least one battery, digital memory storage, at least one processor, and at least one transceiver. The at least one transmitter communicates sensor data from the at least one physiological sensor and the at least one motion sensor with at least one remote device and receives targeted advertisement information from the at least one remote device. The targeted advertisement information is generated by processing the sensor data from the at least one physiological sensor and the at least one motion sensor.

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Номер записи: 87
07-09-2017 дата публикации

PATIENT INTERFACES

Номер: US20170252527A1
Автор: Gradon Lewis George, McAuley Alastair Edwin, Milivojevic Ivan, Nightingale Christopher Earl, Smith Nicholas Charles Alan
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface, The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents. 18-. (canceled)9. A patient interface comprising:a mask assembly configured to be coupled with an elbow assembly for delivering a pressurized gas to a patient; a first leg configured to connect to a source of the pressurized gas at a first end of the elbow assembly; and', a second end of the elbow assembly configured to insertably interface with the mask assembly;', 'an outer conduit and an inner conduit fixed within the outer conduit, a first tubular section of the outer conduit disposed radially outward of a second tubular section of the inner conduit, the inner conduit extending towards the second end of the elbow assembly from a front wall of the outer conduit;', 'a first flow path defined between the inner conduit and the outer conduit, the first flow path accommodating a first flow of gases in a first direction;', 'a second flow path defined within the inner conduit, the second flow path accommodating a second flow of gases in a second direction, the first direction being directly opposite the second direction in at least a portion of the second leg; and', 'a diffuser comprising a plurality of exhaust vents in the front wall of the outer conduit., 'a second leg configured to swivelably connect to the mask ...

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Номер записи: 88
29-08-2019 дата публикации

PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20190261857A1
Автор: Al-Ali Ammar
Принадлежит:

A sensor interface is configured to receive a sensor signal. A transmitter generates a transmit signal. A receiver receives the signal corresponding to the transmit signal. Further, a monitor interface is configured to communicate a waveform to the monitor so that measurements derived by the monitor from the waveform are generally equivalent to measurements derivable from the sensor signal. 1. (canceled)2. A portable patient monitoring device comprising: a light emitter configured to emit light into a tissue site of the digit of the patient; and', 'a light detector configured to output a sensor signal responsive to at least a portion of the emitted light after attenuation by tissue of the tissue site;, 'a pulse oximetry sensor configured to be attached to a digit of a patient, the pulse oximetry sensor including at least a top surface;', 'a bottom surface opposite the top surface; and', 'a side surface that joins the top surface and the bottom surface;, 'a housing configured to be secured to an arm of the patient, wherein the housing comprises at leasta strap mountable to the housing, the strap configured to secure the housing to the arm of the patient such that the bottom surface of the housing is flush with the arm of the patient; the cable connects with the housing at a position on the side surface of the housing,', 'the side surface of the housing runs perpendicular to the long axis of the arm of the patient when the housing is secured to the arm of the patient,', 'the position is located at a mid-section of a height of the housing, and', 'the cable is configured to at least partially extend from the side surface of the housing along a path perpendicular to the side surface of the housing;, 'a cable extending from the pulse oximetry sensor and configured to electrically convey the sensor signal, whereinone or more signal processors configured to generate, responsive at least in part to the sensor signal, a transmit signal including information indicative of ...

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Номер записи: 89
05-10-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SPINAL DISTRACTION

Номер: US20170281393A1
Автор: Bonutti Peter M.
Принадлежит: Bonutti Research, Inc.

A device and a method of using and assembling a device configured to treat a spine of a patient are provided. The method of assembling includes providing a support article configured to be connected to a torso of a patient, wherein the support article includes a front portion and a back portion, connecting a support member to the support article, and connecting an actuator mechanism to the support member, the actuator mechanism configured to extend in a generally superior direction relative to the support member to distract a spine of the patient relative to the torso. 1. A method of assembling a device configured to treat a spine of a patient , said method comprising:providing a support member configured to be connected to a torso of a patient; andcoupling an actuator mechanism to the support member, the actuator mechanism configured to distract a spine of the patient relative to the torso by extending in a generally superior direction relative to the support member.2. A method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising coupling a chin support to the actuator mechanism claim 1 , the chin support configured to support at least a portion of the chin.3. A method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising coupling a back support to the actuator mechanism claim 1 , the back support configured to support a least a portion of a neck.4. A method in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising coupling a control to the actuator mechanism claim 1 , the control configured to adjust distraction of the spine.5. A method in accordance with claim 4 , wherein coupling a control to the actuator mechanism further comprises coupling a control that is adjustable by the patient when wearing the device.6. A method in accordance with claim 4 , wherein coupling a control to the actuator mechanism further comprises coupling at least one knob to the actuator mechanism.7. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein coupling an actuator mechanism further comprises coupling an ...

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Номер записи: 90
25-12-2014 дата публикации

Computer analysis of a breast shape to assist breast surgery

Номер: US20140379319A1
Автор: David H. Mordaunt, G. Patrick Maxwell
Принадлежит: Allergan Inc

Various methods, techniques or modules are provided to allow for the automated analysis of the 3-D representation of the upper front torso (i) to recognize 3-D anatomical features, (ii) to orient the subject with reference to their anatomy or a display, (iii) to determine dimensional analysis including direct point-to-point lines, 3-D surface lines, and volume values, (iv) to simulate the outcome with the addition of breast implants including breast and nipple positioning, (v) to assist in the selection of the breast implants, and/or (vi) to assist in the planning of breast surgery. The automated analysis is based on the analysis of changes in a 3-D contour map of the upper torso, orientation analysis of 3-D features and planes, color analysis of 3-D features, and/or dimensional analysis of 3-D features and positions of the upper torso.

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Номер записи: 91
13-10-2016 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20160296137A9
Автор: Eve Coste-Maniere, Fabien Mourgues, Thierry Vieville
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 92
16-11-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Diagnosis and Treatment of a Breathing Pattern of a Patient

Номер: US20170326316A1
Автор: David M. Rapoport, Robert G. Norman
Принадлежит: New York University NYU

Described is a system including a sensor and a processing arrangement. The sensor measures data corresponding to a patient's breathing patterns. The processing arrangement analyzes the breathing patterns to determine whether the breathing patterns are indicative of a REM sleep state. In another embodiment, the processing arrangement analyzes the breathing patterns to determine whether the breathing patterns are indicative of one of the following states: (i) a wake state and (ii) a sleep state. In another embodiment, a neural network analyzes the data to determine whether the breathing patterns are indicative of one of the following states: (i) a REM sleep state, (ii) a wake state and (iii) a sleep state. In another embodiment, the processing arrangement analyzes the data to determine whether the breathing pattern is indicative of an arousal.

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Номер записи: 93
17-10-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ARRHYTHMIAS IN A SUBCUTANEOUS MEDICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20190314637A1
Автор: Ghanem Raja N., Stadler Robert W., ZHANG Xusheng
Принадлежит:

A method and system for use with an implantable medical device for subcutaneous implant within a patient to determine a likelihood of the patient experiencing a cardiac event that includes sensing a cardiac signal along a plurality of different sensing vectors, determining state information of each vector of the plurality of sensing vectors, determining a cross correlation of the determined state information of each vector of the plurality of sensing vectors, comparing the cross correlation of the determined state information of each vector of the plurality of sensing vectors to a threshold, and detecting the cardiac event in response to the comparing. 1. A method comprising:sensing, during each time period of a plurality of time periods, a first cardiac signal segment with a first sensing vector and a second cardiac signal segment with a second sensing vector;determining whether each of the first cardiac signal segments and the second cardiac signal segments is shockable or not shockable; anddetermining whether to deliver an anti-tachyarrhythmia shock to a patient based on a number of the first cardiac signal segments determined to be shockable and a number of the second cardiac signal segments determined to be shockable.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether each of the first cardiac signal segments and the second cardiac signal segments is shockable or not shockable comprises claim 1 , for each of the plurality of time periods claim 1 , one of:determining that both the first cardiac signal segment and the second cardiac signal segment are shockable;determining that both the first cardiac signal segment and the second cardiac signal segment are not shockable; ordetermining that only one of the first cardiac signal segment and the second cardiac signal segment is shockable, and the other of the first cardiac signal segment and the second cardiac signal segment sensing vector is not shockable.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining ...

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Номер записи: 94
15-10-2020 дата публикации

Transilluminating Immobilizer for Intravenous and Intra-arterial procedures

Номер: US20200324061A1
Автор: Jacob Ament
Принадлежит: Individual

A transilluminating immobilizer and methods for the same for intravenous procedures (IV), intra-arterial procedures (IA) and vessel access. The device features a component for restraining an extremity and a transilluminating component for location of vessels during IV and IA placement.

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Номер записи: 95
01-12-2016 дата публикации

Removable Controller for an Infusion Pump

Номер: US20160346460A1
Автор: Joshua Colton, Mellanie Balmeo, Rajan Patel, Steven Friedman, Todd Kirschen, Victor Briones
Принадлежит: Bigfoot Biomedical Inc

Some embodiments of an infusion pump system include a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the controller device can be secured to the pump device in a generally side-by-side arrangement. The compact size can enhance the discreteness and portability of the infusion pump system.

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Номер записи: 96
14-12-2017 дата публикации

MONOTONOUS GAME-LIKE TASK TO PROMOTE EFFORTLESS AUTOMATIC RECOGNITION OF SIGHT WORDS

Номер: US20170358229A1
Автор: KULLOK Jose Roberto, KULLOK Saul
Принадлежит:

System and methods are provided to promote effortless automatic recognition of common sight words. A subject performs a game-like task that generates novel non-verbal visual stimuli that triggers visual attention shifts that enhance foveal and parafoveal recognition of non-verbal and verbal stimuli laterally presented in the right or left visual field. The present invention engages a shared motor-perceptual-cognitive neural network involving oculomotor, visuo-motor and selective executive cognitive behaviors on both brain hemispheres. The present invention has applications to a wide range of non-verbal pre-orthographic visual processes and early lexical processes, not only contributing to enabling reading fluency to dyslexics, reluctant and slow readers, but also to beginning readers. The present invention has wide applications in learning disabilities and normative individuals learning to read. 1. A computer-implemented method for producing interactive visuo-motor and/or interactive oculomotor non-verbal stimuli in a subject , the method comprising:initiating a first active resting cycle (ARC) for a user, wherein the first ARC corresponds to a first challenging parameter level;displaying a first visualization of first and second graphical objects on a display communicatively coupled with one or more processors, the second graphical object comprising a pathway having a geometric wave form and a graphical reference marker equidistant from a left and a right borderline of the pathway, wherein the first graphical object is located within the left and right borderline of the pathway;receiving, via an input device communicatively coupled with the one or more processors, a command from a user to change a display position of the first graphical object, wherein the command is based on visuo-motor voluntary control of the user;changing a display position of the first graphical object on the display based on the received command from the user;periodically measuring a distance ...

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Номер записи: 97
21-12-2017 дата публикации

External Infusion Device with Remote Programming, Bolus Estimator and/or Vibration Alarm Capabilities

Номер: US20170361018A1
Автор: Bishop Dennis P., Causey, Gut Adrian, Hague Cliff, Haubach Alan, III James D., Livingston John, Malave Luis J., Mann Alfred E., Murtfeldt Bob, Ruppert Deborah, Srisathapat Chad, Yonemoto Jay
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An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device. 155-. (canceled)56. An external infusion device for infusing insulin into a body of a user from a reservoir , the external infusion device comprising:a device housing for use on an exterior of the body and sized to be held in a hand of the user;a drive mechanism at least partially contained within the housing and coupled to the reservoir for infusing insulin into the body of the user from the reservoir;a processor contained within the housing and coupled to the drive mechanism;a memory contained within the housing and coupled to the processor for storing at least two basal rate profiles, wherein each of the at least two basal rate profiles has at least two different basal rates; anda display device contained within the housing and coupled to the processor for displaying information to the user, wherein the display device includes a touch screen input device for enabling the user to program the at least two basal rate profiles,wherein the processor controls the drive mechanism to infuse the insulin into the body of the user in accordance with a selected one of the ...

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Номер записи: 98
21-12-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING AN IMPLANT

Номер: US20170365054A1
Автор: DEAN H. DAVID, Moullas Alexandros T., Ratcheson Robert A., Subramanyan Krishnamoorthy
Принадлежит:

A computer implemented method for determining the 3-dimensional shape of an implant to be implanted into a subject includes obtaining a computer readable image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of tissue in the subject, superimposing on the image a shape to span the defective portion, and determining the 3-dimensional shape of the implant based on the shape that spans the defective portion. 1. A method of fabricating a medical device , the method comprising: '(a) rendering a computer-based three-dimensional representation of a target tissue from computer readable image data of the target tissue wherein the target tissue comprises a portion with a defect and a portion without a defect;', 'obtaining data regarding a shape of the medical device, wherein the shape is determined by(b) mapping an external surface of the computer-generated three-dimensional representation of the target tissue;(c) superimposing onto the mapped external surface a three-dimensional template to span the defective portion by altering the shape of the three-dimensional template to fit at least a portion of the mapped external surface; and(c) determining the shape of the medical device based on the shape of the altered three-dimensional template that spans the defective region to obtain the data regarding the shape of the medical device; andfabricating the medical device at least partially based on using the obtained data regarding the shape of the medical device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image data is obtained from image slices of the target tissue.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image data is obtained as one or more voxels of the target tissue.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is an implant to be implanted in a subject.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein fabricating the medical device comprises three-dimensional printing at least a portion of the device. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/072,607, ...

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Номер записи: 99
12-11-2020 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20200357500A1
Автор: Cozmi Mihaela, Davis Glenn, IV H. Clay, JR. Bernardino, LeCaptain Angela, Marino Angela, Rubalcaba, Silkaitis Raymond P., Teel
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A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens. 12.-. (canceled)3. A method of managing an infusion pump system , the method comprising:scanning a first barcode securely attached to a patient;scanning a second barcode on a medication container associated with the patient;scanning a third barcode electronically generated and displayed on a display screen of the infusion pump;associating a first clinician care area with the infusion pump based on the scanning; anddetermining that the first clinician care area is modified to a second clinician care area based on the first barcode, second barcode, and the third barcode.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising accepting the second clinician care area based on a determination that the second clinician care area is equivalent to the first clinician area.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising claim 4 , waiting for infusion to be completed based on a determination that the second clinician care area is not equivalent to the first clinician care area.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising accepting the second clinician care area based on a determination that a channel is idle.7. A system for managing an infusion pump system claim 3 , the system comprising one or more hardware processors configured to:generate an electronic barcode for display on a display screen of the infusion pump;scan the electronic barcode to program an infusion at the infusion pump for a first clinician care area;determine that the first clinician care area is modified to a second clinician care area;determine ...

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