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Устройство относится к медицинской технике. Предлагаемое устройство имеет два режима работы: сканирование в УФ диапазоне и сканирование в поляризованном свете с иммерсионной жидкостью. Обследование пациента проводится в горизонтальном положении тела пациента. После включения устройства проводится калибровка единого сканирующего модуля (ЕСБМ), с определением нулевой (начальной) точки движения. Сканирование в УФ диапазоне применяется для оценки уровня пигментации новообразований или поражений кожи. Обследование происходит по направлению от стоп до волосистой части головы обследуемого. Полный охват всех участков кожи обследуемого достигается изменением положения тела после регистрации всех изображений одной поверхности тела относительно вышеописанного ЕСБМ. Полученные изображения автоматически перемещаются в компьютер и подвергаются дальнейшему анализу и архивируются. Затем УФ освещение отключается, единый сканирующий модуль возвращается в начальное положение, включается поляризованный свет.Сканирование в поляризованном свете с иммерсионной жидкостью применяется для визуальной оценки дерматоскопических структур. Процедура регистрации изображения в зоне первого сегмента аналогична описанному выше и отличается от сканирования в УФ диапазоне тем, что при включенном поляризационном свете в единый сканирующий модуль из форсунок подается иммерсионная жидкость, после чего одновременно с перемещением ЕСБМ в зону следующего сегмента иммерсионная жидкость удаляется.Фотоизображения, полученные при помощи устройства, имеют значительно большее поле зрения, что существенно для одномоментного осмотра и анализа крупных новообразований. Фотоизображения, полученные при помощи устройства сопоставимы фотоизображениями дерматоскопов, использующих поляризованный свет или работающих в иммерсионной среде, но могут иметь значительно большее поле зрения, что существенно для одномоментного осмотра и анализа образований, имеющих размер более 15×10 мм.Устройство для сегментарного сканирования кожи ...

Плантоскоп

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, ортопедии, травматологии, реабилитологии, спортивной медицине и может использоваться для оценки деформаций стоп, определения формы колодки при конструировании колодок и обуви. Плантоскоп выполнен с возможностью транспортировки в портативном разобранном виде и содержит горизонтальную плоскопараллельную, выполненную из оптически прозрачного материала опорную пластину для размещения стоп, установленное под ней под углом к опорной пластине зеркало и блок светодиодного освещения. Сборными элементами плантоскопа являются четыре металлические ножки плантоскопа, опорная пластина, зеркало и блок светодиодного освещения. При этом опорная пластина, жестко закрепленная между двух металлических уголков, выполнена с возможностью разборного крепления на четырех металлических ножках плантоскопа. Зеркало выполнено с возможностью разборного крепления на металлических ножках плантоскопа под опорной пластиной под углом 15° к опорной пластине с помощью болтов и гаек. Блок освещения выполнен в виде самоклеящейся LED-ленты: USB светодиодной ленты SMD 3528 5 Вт/220 В, для размещения на торце опорной пластины из прозрачного материала со стороны задней поверхности плантоскопа с возможностью замены самоклеящейся светодиодной ленты на новую при необходимости. При этом светодиоды выполнены в количестве 60 штук на метр ленты и распределены по ней равномерно, а длина ленты соответствует длине торца опорной пластины. Дополнительно блок освещения выполнен с возможностью обеспечения работы устройства как от сетевого адаптера 5 Вт/220 В, так и от мобильных устройств (например, ноутбука, PowerBank). Увеличение числа разборных блоков плантоскопа увеличивает компактность и портативность модели в разобранном виде при одновременном обеспечении высокой скорости сборки модели в рабочий вид для проведения быстрой диагностики состояния стоп. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 195 219 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/103 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ...

Электронный прибор для измерения толщины кожной складки

Полезная модель относится к области ветеринарной медицины, к средствам выявления инфекционных болезней животных, используется для определения аллергической реакции животных на туберкулез. Прибор необходим для профилактики болезней и обеспечения здорового поголовья животных. Может также использоваться как калипер - прибор для измерения толщины кожной складки (уровня подкожного жира). Существенное отличие предлагаемого технического решения заключается в конструкции электронного преобразователя, в которой использовано в качестве измерительного элемента переменное сопротивление с продольным перемещением подвижного контакта (ползунка). Использование такого элемента в качестве датчика линейных размеров позволяет сделать более простой конструкцию измерительного узла для измерения толщины кожной складки и использовать на 100% всю рабочую область переменного сопротивления в качестве чувствительного элемента. Кроме того, использование электронного преобразователя с пружиной линейного растяжения позволяет проводить измерение толщины кожной складки при постоянном контролируемом сжатии. Предлагаемые технические решения, реализованные в электронном приборе, обеспечивают надежное и быстрое проведение туберкулиновой пробы с достаточно высоким разрешением и точностью. Прибор удобен в работе, успешно прошел апробацию в животноводческих хозяйствах и подразделениях ветеринарной службы Иркутской, Новосибирской и Калужской областей. Позволяет проводить туберкулиновую пробу большого количества животных в более комфортных условиях с сокращением затрачиваемого времени на ее проведение в 2-2,5 раза, 2 с.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 781 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/00 (2006.01) G01B 7/02 (2006.01) A61B 5/103 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/00 (2021.08); G01B 7/02 (2021.08); A61B 5/103 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021121058, 15.07.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата ...

Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing

Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's leg. The upper surface may be slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration or may be otherwise configured. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor.

Gait analysis system and methods

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

Method and apparatus for human height measurement

A method for measuring the height of a person is provided. A person is positioned in a room having a floor and a ceiling, and the method comprises the steps of: i) providing a measuring device; ii) calibrating the measuring device to determine a first distance from the floor to the ceiling; iii) placing the measuring device on the person's head; iv) measuring a second distance from the person's head to the ceiling; and v) subtracting the second distance from the first distance to calculate the person's height. An apparatus for performing the measurement is also included.

Hand sizing tool

A hand sizing tool includes a base platform and a secondary platform affixed to and raised above the base platform. The platforms include a palm heel indicia on the base platform and an index finger tip indicia on the secondary platform. Each of an index finger guide, an index finger measurement slider, and a palm width measurement slider extends out of the secondary platform, these elements being adapted for measuring the hand size.

Peripheral Sensory And Supersensory Replacement System

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

Femoral sizing instrument

A femoral sizing instrument for use in a knee joint replacement procedure has a housing which includes formations ( 4 ) by which it can be located relative to the femoral posterior condyles. A cortex arm ( 14 ) has a tip ( 16 ) for engaging the anterior cortex of the femur and a sulcus arm ( 20 ) has a tip ( 24 ) for engaging the sulcus. Each of the cortex and sulcus arms can be adjusted relative to the housing to adjust the distance between its tip and the posterior condyles measured generally parallel to the anterior posterior axis. The instrument includes at least one scale ( 13,23,27,25 ) for indicating the positions of the tips of the cortex and sulcus arms relative to the posterior condyles.

Patient monitoring device

A patient monitoring device to be worn on a limb of a patient. Some embodiments of the patient monitoring device include at least one sensor assembly configured to detect a measurement indicating a distance around the patient's limb and a communications subassembly configured to transmit the measurement to at least one external computing device. Other embodiments of the patient monitoring device include at least one sensor assembly configured to detect a measurement indicating a distance around the patient's limb and at least one processor configured to detect whether the distance around the patient's limb has increased indicating edema. Some embodiments include an accelerometer configured to detect device orientation and/or patient activity information. The patient activity information may be analyzed by an external computing device and/or the patient monitoring device to determine whether the patient's activity level has declined indicating a medical problem.

Method of viewing a surface

A method of viewing a surface comprising taking at least a first image from a first position and a second image from a second position to allow for comparative analysis and diagnosis of the surface.

Tool for recording patient wound history

An apparatus for reliably recording, and reproducing, a history of a patient's wound using the cameras readily available on smart phone or blackberries by taking a digital record image of the wound along with a fiducial marker that has both shape and color fiducial elements. The image then contains sufficient information so that any display may be adjusted to accurately display the original color, and to accurately deduce the original size and shape of the wound. By transmitting the recorded images to a central database having image analysis capability, real time information may be made available indicating any significant changes that have occurred since the last recording of the same wound, providing an opportunity for the attending physician to give further attention to the patient without a time consuming second visit.

Mask on monitor hernia locator

A method of tracking the location of a hernia defect is disclosed, the method including providing a display device, a camera adapted to transmit an image to the display device, a marking surface disposed on the display device and a marker adapted to alter the marking surface when applied to the marking surface. The method includes receiving an image of a hernia defect from the camera and displaying the received image on the display device and marking the shape and position of the hernia defect on the marking surface by applying the marker to the marking surface. Alternatively the display device may be marked by executing by the processor a computer program to mark the shape and position of the hernia defect on the display device.

Measuring device for determining a leg-and-foot length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings

Measuring device for determining a leg length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, comprising a base plate with a foot-receiving surface and, arranged vertically thereon, a measurement board, wherein the measurement board ( 6 ), which can be mounted releasably on the base plate ( 2 ), is composed of a plurality of releasably connectable board sections ( 6 a, 6 b, 6 c, 6 d ).

Acl reconstruction tunnel gauge and method

A depth gauge and method provide for accurate measurement of a socket portion of a bone tunnel in an ACL reconstruction.

System and method for measuring mid-arm circumference of a child to determine equipment and medication for pediatric resuscitation

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a measuring tape for determining equipment sizes and medication dosages to use during the resuscitation of a pediatric patient. In one embodiment, the measuring tape may have a plurality of regions having different colors and/or patterns that identify weight zones that correlate with information and equipment required for resuscitating the pediatric patient. The measuring tape may be wrapped around the arm of the pediatric patient to determine the mid-arm circumference. Once wrapped around the arm, the color and/or pattern in alignment with an opening of the measuring tape may be used to identify a weight zone for the patient which provides the proper equipment size and medication dosages to be used for resuscitating the pediatric patient.

Apparatus and Method of Monitoring Healing and/or Assessing Mechanical Stiffness of a Bone Fracture Site or the Like

An apparatus and method of monitoring healing and/or assessing mechanical stiffness of a bone fracture or the like is disclosed. The method comprises (a) recording a strut length of a variable length strut with an indicator pin, wherein the strut is on an external fixator is in a no or minimal load situation; (b) inputting such strut length, mounting parameters, and frame parameters into software to determine a first pose and position of the fixator; (c) positioning at least one indicator clip on each side of the indicator pin; (d) applying a load or torque to the bone fracture; (e) recording strut length of the variable length strut in loaded situation; (f) inputting such strut length, mounting parameters, and frame parameters into software to determine for a second pose and position of the fixator in a loaded situation; (g) solving for a change in pose and position by subtracting the second pose and position from the first pose and position; and (h) solving for the stiffness of the bone fracture by dividing the load applied to the bone fracture by the change in position and pose. An apparatus and indicator clip are also disclosed.

Handheld Scanning Device

A handheld, cordless scanning device for the three-dimensional image capture of patient anatomy without the use of potentially hazardous lasers, optical reference targets for frame alignment, magnetic reference receivers, or the requirement that the scanning device be plugged in while scanning. The device generally includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The rear end includes a handle and trigger. The front end includes a pattern projector for projecting a unique pattern onto a target object and a camera for capturing live video of the projected pattern as it is deformed around the object. The front end of the housing also includes a pair of focus beam generators and an indexing beam generator. By utilizing data collected with the present invention, patient anatomy such as anatomical features and residual limbs may be digitized to create accurate three-dimensional representations which may be utilized in combination with computer-aided-drafting programs.

Colometric scale

A device for use when taking photographs used in the clinical and/or medico-legal and forensic sector, to establish the age of traumatic cutaneous lesions in the form of bruising.

Device for Detecting The Curvature of the Skin Surface of a Human or an Animal Subject

This invention relates to a device for detecting the curvature change of the skin surface of a human or an animal subject, comprising a sensing unit and a processing unit. The device can be used for monitoring distention level of the bladder of the subject and so parents may find it useful for toilet training their children by knowing the status of bladders of their children from the device. It is also suitable for other people such as patients suffering from uncontrollable urination, physically disabled patients and/or comatose patients, and even pet owners.

Calculation of minimum ground clearance using body worn sensors

Methods, systems, and apparatus for deriving a relationship between minimum ground clearance (MGC) and inertial sensor data. A regression model may be generated by collecting tri-axial angular velocity and acceleration data from inertial sensors and MGC data from optical motion capture systems during a walking trial. A linear, quadratic, interaction, stepwise interaction, or another regression model may be generated. The regression model may estimate the MGC as a function of one or more parameters measured by or derived from the inertial sensor data. The regression model may be used to calculate an estimate of the MGC based on inertial sensor data collected from one or more individuals.

EXPANDABLE PLATFORM FOR MEASURING PLANTAR PRESSURES

An expandable platform for measuring plantar pressures includes a multiplicity of modules () for measuring plantar pressures, each having mutually orthogonal sides and including its own array of sensors able to measure plantar pressure, and a control computer provided with a software for the treatment of the information coming from the sensors, able to display the static, postural and dynamic examination of the plantar pressures. The array of plantar sensors of each module () is connected with the control computer through an interface () positioned inferiorly to the measuring module () in such a way that each measuring module () is individually connectable for the transmission of data with the control computer, and is electronically and mechanically joined to other measuring modules () positioned adjacent to its own mutually orthogonal sides. 1112111. An expandable platform for measuring plantar pressures comprising a multiplicity of modules () for measuring plantar pressures , each having mutually orthogonal sides and including its own array of sensors able to measure plantar pressure , and a control computer provided with a software for the treatment of the information coming from the sensors , able to display the static , postural and dynamic examination of the plantar pressures , characterised in that the array of plantar sensors of each module () is connected with the control computer through an interface () positioned inferiorly to the measuring module () in such a way that each measuring module () is individually connectable for the transmission of data with the control computer , and is electronically and mechanically joined to other measuring modules () positioned adjacent to its own mutually orthogonal sides.21581012. Platform as claimed in claim 1 , characterised in that said measuring modules () positioned adjacent to their own mutually orthogonal sides are joined to each other by snap fitting ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ). This invention relates to ...

Active spine insert instrument for prosthetic component placement

A spine measurement system comprises a spinal instrument, alignment circuitry, insert instrument, and a remote system. The insert instrument comprises a handle, a shaft, and a module. The insert instrument can be used to retain, direct, and place a prosthetic component in a spinal region. The module includes an electronic assembly for receiving, processing, and sending data from the insert instrument. The module includes alignment circuitry for providing trajectory, alignment, and position information on the placement of the prosthetic component. A GUI of remote system can display a workflow and report the trajectory, alignment, and position information of insert instrument during different steps of the workflow. The system allows accurate placement of a prosthetic component in a previously probed region.

Wall Mountable Height Measuring Device

A wall mountable height measuring device to record development of height of a person comprises a board, a pair of vertical slits, at least one linear measurement scale, a horizontal frame and a leveling bar. The board includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side. The pair of vertical slits is present at the left side and right side of the board. The horizontal frame can slide along the pair of slits. A middle portion of the horizontal frame includes a cut out. A housing present at the middle portion of the leveling bar is for holding the at least one date stamp. The at least one date stamp indicates the date at which the height measurement was taken.

ENERGY AWARE SENSOR MANAGEMENT FOR WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION

A sensor system and method configured to take multiple channels of sensors, and based on context and user behavior reflected in the signals, identifies specified channels for sensing according to a sensing policy. The sensing policy is used to reduce the amount of data sampled, such that it is possible to reconstruct the values of the non sampled sensors efficiently. The sensing policy is influenced by user and system's behavior and can be assigned either offline or in real time. 1. A sensor system for sensing at least one physiological characteristic , the sensor system comprising:an array comprising first and second sensors;a processor coupled to the array;said processor configured to acquire data from said first and second sensors;a transmission unit coupled to the processor;an external processing unit;said external processing unit configured to receive the acquired data via the transmission unit; and acquiring a data subset of potential data from said first or second sensor according to a sensor policy;', 'said sensor policy being established according to said physiological characteristic;', 'transmitting said data subset to the external processing unit; and', 'reconstructing said data subset to retrieve data not captured from said first and second sensors., 'programming executable on at least one of said processor and said external processing unit and configured for carrying out steps comprising2. A sensor system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the programming is further configured to segment a signal from the array for mutual sensor prediction of data from the first and second sensors.3. A sensor system as recited in claim 1 , wherein acquiring said data subset comprises acquiring data from only one of the first and second sensors for a given time period.4. A sensor system as recited in claim 3 , wherein reconstructing said data subset comprises predicting a data value from the second sensor based on data retrieved from the first sensor.5. A sensor system as ...

FLUOROSCOPY-INDEPENDENT, ENDOVASCULAR AORTIC OCCLUSION SYSTEM

A system for deploying and selectively inflating a thoracic aortic balloon at a desired location within the thoracic aorta for resuscitative aortic occlusion, inferior to the left subclavian artery, without the aid of fluoroscopy is described. Using CT imaging data, a distance between readily identifiable and consistently located external landmarks of torso extent is measured. Next, using the same data, a second distance from the femoral artery to a desired aortic occlusion location inferior to the left subclavian artery is determined. A correlation between the external measure of torso extent and the desired intra-arterial (i.e. endovascular) distance within the torso is made. Using a nomogram, a calibrated endovascular resuscitative thoracic aortic occlusion system can be positioned to this desired location on any injured individual with end-stage shock and impending cardiovascular collapse or death without the aid of fluoroscopy for delivery or balloon inflation. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for determining a length to which an endovascular wire and a balloon shaft of a thoracic aortic occlusion system are to be inserted into a femoral artery at a femoral head of a patient , thereby positioning the aortic occlusion balloon in a thoracic aorta inferiorly of a left subclavian artery of the patient without fluoroscopy , comprising:measuring a distance between at least two anatomical landmarks of the patient, said anatomical landmarks including at least a symphysis pubis of the patient and a sternal notch of the patient; andcomparing the distance between the at least two external anatomical landmarks of the patient to a nomogram, the nomogram including one of a table, chart or graph correlating distances between the at least two external anatomical landmarks of a pool of humans to centerline distances from the femoral artery at the femoral head to a location within the thoracic aorta of the humans, to calculate the length to which the endovascular wire and the ...

THERMOTHERAPY DEVICE HAVING BODY SCAN FUNCTION AND METHOD FOR SCANNING BODY USING SAME

The present embodiment provides a thermotherapy device having a body scan function, and the thermotherapy device comprises: a thermo-ceramic unit which moves in a lengthwise direction of the backbone of a user; a transfer motor unit which moves said thermo-ceramic unit; a motor variation generation module which measures a load variation of said transfer motor unit; and a backbone information generation module which generates information on the backbone shape of the user by using data of said motor variation generation module. 1. A thermotherapy device having a human body scan function , comprising:{'b': '110', "a thermo-ceramic unit () configured to move along a longitudinal direction of a user's backbone;"}{'b': 120', '110, 'a transfer motor unit () configured to move the thermo-ceramic unit ();'}{'b': 220', '120, 'a motor variation generation module () configured to measure variations in load of the transfer motor unit (); and'}{'b': 240', '220, "a backbone information generation module () configured to generate information about a shape of the user's backbone using data of the motor variation generation module ()."}2. The thermotherapy device of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 130', '122, 'an encoder unit () configured to count an rpm of the transfer motor (); and'}{'b': 230', '110', '130, 'an encoder variation generation module () configured to measure a distance that the thermo-ceramic unit () moves using data of the encoder unit ().'}3240220230. The thermotherapy device of claim 2 , wherein the backbone information generation module () receives data from the motor variation generation module () and the encoder variation generation module () claim 2 , and generates the user's backbone-related information including a length of the user's backbone and a length of each vertebra of the user's backbone.4120122. The thermotherapy device of claim 1 , wherein the measurement of the variations in load of the transfer motor unit () is performed using variations in at ...

METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED AND ASSISTED ACQUISITION OF ANATOMICAL SURFACES

The method for the automated and assisted acquisition of anatomical surfaces includes a first acquisition of the surfaces undertaken in order to create a first numerical model and a perioperative second acquisition undertaken by scanning the surfaces in order to create a second numerical model for identifying the coordinates of the surfaces. The surfaces are supported by a robotic arm; and then the models are brought into correspondence by resetting. The scanning in the second acquisition includes making a preliminary identification of the coordinates of noteworthy points on the surfaces manually, assisted by the robotic arm, and the identifying parts a the points, in order to construct a reference frame and to determine a scanning region; creating an intermediate model from the reference frame and at least one of the points; preliminary resetting the first model with the second model; and automatically scanning the determined zone. 1. Method for automated and assisted acquisition of anatomical surfaces , said method comprising the steps of:creating a first three-dimensional representation in a form of a first digital model by a first previous acquisition of said anatomical surfaces;creating a second three-dimensional representation in a form of a second digital model by a second perioperative acquisition by scanning said surfaces;wherein a means for identifying coordinates of said surfaces performs said scanning, said means for identifying being supported by a robotized arm; andresetting said first digital model and said second digital model for bringing into correspondence; performing a preliminary identification of coordinates of the noteworthy points of said anatomical surfaces by manual displacement, assisted by said robotized arm, of and identification of said means for identifying at a level of said noteworthy points, so as to construct a reference frame and to determine a scanning zone for said anatomical surfaces;', 'creating an intermediate model from said ...

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING SPATIAL COORDINATES

The invention relates to a method for ascertaining spatial coordinates in which at least two markers are put on a living being and at least two cameras in a stereo arrangement are used to ascertain the spatial coordinates of the markers, wherein the spatial coordinates of the markers are compared with a reference and the difference is calculated and output. The invention also relates to quantitative length and angle measurements using optical, stereometric measurement systems for medical applications. 1. A method for determining spatial coordinates , in which at least two markers are made on a living creature and the spatial coordinates of these markers are determined using at least two cameras in a stereo arrangement , wherein the spatial coordinates of the markers are compared with a reference and the deviation is calculated and output.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spatial coordinates are determined at least before and after a change in the distance between the markers caused by a treatment of the living creature.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the living being is positioned differently in space before the treatment in comparison with after the treatment.41. The method according to Claim claim 2 , wherein additional markers are made on the living creature during the treatment.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the change in the distance between two markers is calculated from the spatial coordinates.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the change in the angle between the three markers is calculated from the spatial coordinates.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the markers are made on the skin of the living creature.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the markers are made above significant bone points of the living creature.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a change in a length or a change in an angle is determined by comparison with a reference.10. The method according to claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF MANAGING A WEIGHT CONDITION IN AN ANIMAL

A methodology of managing a weight condition of a companion animal by determining body fat composition of the companion animal and an appropriate weight loss regimen based on the body fat percentage is provided. More specifically, described herein is a clinically useful tool and methodology to apply to over-weight and obese animals for use in managing a weight condition of the overweight or obese animal by determining the body fat percentage of the animal and providing a weight loss regimen. 1. A method of managing a weight condition in a companion animal comprising: using methods to determine the actual body percentage of body fat or lean body mass of a companion animal , using measurements of physical data of the companion animal to apply regression analysis based on the actual percentage of body fat or lean body mass , deriving one or more equations based on the regression analysis , to predict the percentage of body fat or lean body mass in the companion animal and using the predicted percentage of body fat or lean body mass to provide an effective weight loss regimen for the companion animal.2. The method of wherein the method to determine the actual body percentage or lean body mass of the companion animal is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.3. The method of wherein the companion animal is a cat.4. The method of wherein the one or more equations are two separate equations claim 1 , wherein the first equation is used for a companion animal having a body weight equal to or less than a threshold amount claim 1 , and the second equation is used for a companion animal having a body weight greater than a threshold amount.5. The method of wherein the companion animal is a dog and the threshold amount is forty pounds.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measurements of physical data comprise measurements of body weight (BW) claim 1 , cranial length (CL) claim 1 , cranial length*head circumference (CL×HC) claim 1 , head width (HW) claim 1 , hind leg center foot pad ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CERVIX MEASUREMENT

A device for measuring a length of a cervix includes an elongate measurement member, a hollow member, a flange, a handle, and a locking mechanism. The elongate measurement member extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a measurement scale thereon. The hollow member is coaxial with and disposed over the elongate measurement member. The flange is offset from the longitudinal axis and attached to a distal end of the hollow member. The handle is attached to a proximal end of the measurement member. The locking mechanism is configured, when locked, to fix the hollow member relative to the measurement member and, when unlocked to allow the hollow member to slide along the measurement member and rotate about the longitudinal axis so as to place the flange in a desired position without moving the measurement scale. 1. A method for measuring a length of a cervix , comprising:holding a handle of a device with a first hand, the handle fixedly attached to an elongate measurement member;rotating a hollow member that is coaxial with and disposed over the measurement member relative to the elongate measurement such that a flange on a distal end of the hollow member is at a desired orientation;advancing the device distally within a vagina until the flange contacts a cervix at an external uterine opening;advancing the measurement member distally within the vagina until a distal end of the measurement member contacts a cervical uterine junction at a fornix vaginae;locking the measurement member relative to the hollow member using the first hand; andobserving a position of the hollow member with respect to the measurement member to determine a length of the cervix in the fornix vaginae.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first hand is a dominant hand.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein rotating the hollow member comprises rotating with a second hand.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein advancing the device distally comprises pushing the handle distally with the first hand.5. ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOOT LOADING FEEDBACK TO PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING

Systems, devices, and methods for providing user feedback regarding compliance with a set of partial weight bearing (PWB) criteria are described. A computer system receives force data from a non-compressible force transmitter that is assigned to a user, and accesses the force data received from the non-compressible force transmitter to determine whether the user is within a predefined pressure compliance range. The pressure compliance range specifies a prescribed range of pressure that is to be applied during a PWB period. The computer system then receives a compliance data request from the user or the user's physician and communicates compliance data representing the user's compliance with the prescribed range of pressure during the PWB period to the user and/or the user's physician. 1. A system for providing user feedback regarding compliance with a set of partial weight bearing (PWB) criteria including a weight range and a prescribed number of steps , the system including:a receiving module that receives force data from a non-compressible force transmitter that is assigned to a user;a processing module that accesses the force data received from the non-compressible force transmitter to determine whether the user is within a predefined pressure compliance range, the pressure compliance range specifying a prescribed range of pressure that is to be applied during a PWB period; anda communications module that, upon receiving a compliance data request, communicates compliance data representing the user's compliance with the prescribed range of pressure during the PWB period to at least one of the user and the user's physician.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the non-compressible force transmitter is positioned within a cavity of a housing oriented on the plantar surface of the user's foot.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the non-compressible force transmitter is further positioned adjacent to a pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing.4. The system ...

DIGITAL MANOMETRY FINGER-MOUNTABLE SENSOR DEVICE

A probe system includes a finger-mountable housing having a distal end and a proximal receptacle end. The proximal receptacle end defines an opening to receive a finger. The probe system also includes a probe assembly disposed on or within the finger-mountable housing and having at least a first sensor. The first sensor is positioned to measure a physical characteristic of a first tissue when the finger-mountable housing and probe assembly are inserted in a rectum of the patient. 1. A probe system comprising:a finger-mountable housing having a distal end and a proximal receptacle end, wherein the proximal receptacle end defines an opening to receive a finger; anda probe assembly disposed on or within the finger-mountable housing and having at least a first sensor, wherein the first sensor is positioned to measure a physical characteristic of a first tissue when the finger-mountable housing and probe assembly are inserted in a rectum of the patient.2. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the distal end of the finger-mountable housing has a tactile region for providing a sense of touch for the finger.3. The probe system of claim 2 , wherein the tactile region is an opening in the finger-mountable housing.4. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an EMG sensor.5. The probe system of claim 4 , wherein the EMG sensor is located at the distal end of the finger-mountable housing.6. The probe system of claim 4 , wherein the EMG sensor comprises two pairs of electrodes arranged in a double differential configuration.7. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an inertial sensor configured to measure at least one selected from the group consisting of i) acceleration of the first tissue and ii) velocity of the first tissue.8. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an intrarectal pressure sensor located at the distal end of the finger-mountable housing.9. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an anal ...

MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SLOTTED MEMORY METAL TUBE

A series of medical instruments can be made with the use of shape memory tube with a transformation temperature that is above or below ambient temperature. In the first case, the material behaves with the shape memory effect and in the second case the behavior is superelastic. The wall of the tube has been provided with a plurality of slots in specific places, often near or at the distal end of the instrument, and in specific arrangements which allow local variations in diameter, shape, and/or length. These variations can either be caused by the memory effect during temperature change or by superelastic behavior during change of the mechanical influences on the memory metal by the surrounding material. 1. A medical instrument comprising:at least one memory metal tube programmed for memory effect or superelasticity and having in at least one section thereof a plurality of slots such that the slotted section is capable of expansion and contraction, said memory metal tube having an expandable section that is substantially filled by an elastically deformable polymer, which upon expansion in a tubular cavity plugs the cavity; anda delivery tube that surrounds at least the slotted section of the memory metal tube during delivery and which is partially removed from surrounding the slotted section of the memory metal tube by a relative longitudinal movement between the respective tubes.2. The instrument of being a retrieval basket for retrieving particles to be removed from the human body.3. The instrument of being a dilator to enlarge the diameter of collapsed or obstructed ducts claim 1 , veins claim 1 , arteries or other cavities in the human body.4. The instrument of being a reaming tool to cut parts off the wall of a cavity by rotational movement around the longitudinal axis of the instrument.5. The instrument of being an expansion tool that is expandable at a distal end to enlarge a body cavity.6. The instrument of wherein the slots in the memory metal tube extend to ...

PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A device for detecting rhinitis in a human subject includes an inflatable member that, in a first state, is configured to be introducible into the nasal cavity of the human subject; an expansion member configured to expand the inflatable member to an expanded, second state within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against the tissue of the nasal cavity, and a pressure sensing member configured to measure a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity. A system for detecting rhinitis and methods for analyzing tissue response pressure, detecting rhinitis, predicting the efficacy of a planned rhinitis treatment and evaluating the efficacy of a previous rhinitis treatment are provided. 1. A method for detecting rhinitis , comprising:introducing an inflatable member into a nasal cavity of a human subject;expanding the inflatable member within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against a tissue of the nasal cavity;measuring a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity over a period of time to create a measured pressure curve; andanalyzing the measured pressure curve to detect rhinitis.2. A method for evaluating the efficacy of a previously performed rhinitis treatment , comprising:introducing an inflatable member into a nasal cavity of a human subject;expanding the inflatable member within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against a tissue of the nasal cavity;measuring a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity over a period of time to create a measured pressure curve; andanalyzing the measured pressure curve to evaluate the efficacy of the previous rhinitis treatment.3. A method for predicting the efficacy of a rhinitis treatment , comprising:introducing an inflatable member into a nasal cavity of a human subject;expanding the inflatable member within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against ...

Robotic Exoskeleton for Limb Movement

This invention relates to a robotic exoskeleton comprising mechanical linkages that couple to one or more selected joints of a limb of a subject. The robotic exoskeleton may be provided with means for obtaining data respecting angular position, torque, and/or acceleration of at least one of the joints or the links of the mechanical linkages, and may be used for assessing, studying, diagnosing a deficit, and/or treating an impairment in sensorimotor function of a limb of a subject. 125-. (canceled)26. A method for assessing , studying , or assessing and studying sensorimotor function of a limb of a subject , comprising:coupling a virtual joint of a first mechanical linkage to a first selected joint of the limb of the subject;wherein an axis of the virtual joint is not located on the first mechanical linkage;wherein the first mechanical linkage is not located on or along an axis of the coupled first selected joint of the limb;wherein the first mechanical linkage includes a second joint that is not located on an axis of the first selected joint of the limb when the limb is coupled to the linkage; andwherein the first mechanical linkage includes at least two links that couple the virtual joint to the second joint of the mechanical linkage;the method further comprising:engaging the limb of the subject in a task;obtaining data relating to at least one of angular position, torque, and acceleration of at least one joint or link of the mechanical linkage, the data corresponding to at least one of angular position, torque, and acceleration of one or more joints of the limb during the task; andusing the data to assess, study, or assess and study sensorimotor function of the limb of the subject.27. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:coupling a second mechanical linkage to a second selected joint of the limb, the second mechanical linkage including links for coupling the second mechanical linkage to the second selected joint, with at least one joint having articulation ...

ORTHOTIC DEVICE SENSOR

A general-purpose force sensor, which can be used with an orthotic device, is provided utilizing both resistive and capacitive techniques for improved accuracy and reliability compared to either type of sensor alone. The system can detect internal fault conditions and continues to operate correctly despite the failure of one of the sensors. The sensor can be self-calibrating to give accurate readings despite changes in the physical properties of the sensing elements over time. 1. A sensor for measuring force , comprising:a first capacitive layer assembly having a capacitance that varies with the force applied to the sensor;a second capacitive layer assembly having a capacitance that varies with the force applied to the sensor; anda resistive layer disposed between the first capacitive layer assembly and the second capacitive layer assembly, the resistive layer having a resistance that varies with the force applied to the sensor.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first capacitive layer assembly includes a first conductive layer claim 1 , a first ground layer and a first capacitive layer disposed between the first conductive layer and first ground layer claim 1 , and wherein the second capacitive layer assembly includes a second conductive layer claim 1 , a second ground layer and a second capacitive layer disposed between the second conductive layer and second ground layer.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the resistive layer is adjacent to both the first conductive layer and second conductive layer.4. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the conductive layers are made of a conductive fabric or ink.5. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the capacitive layer assemblies and resistive layer are integrally formed in a fabric sock.6. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the capacitive layer assemblies and resistive layer are integrally formed in a fabric glove.7. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising an external surface having anti-microbial properties.8. The sensor of claim ...

Devices and systems to size a luminal organ

Devices and systems to size a luminal organ. At least some embodiments include a catheter comprising an outer elongate tube, an inner elongate tube disposed within the outer elongate tube, a proximal balloon attached to the outer elongate tube, a distal balloon having a first end attached to the outer elongate tube and a second end attached to the inner elongate tube, electrodes positioned on the outer elongate tube, and a pressure transducer positioned on the outer elongate tube.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE THICKNESS OF ORTHOTICS NEEDED TO CORRECT FOR DIFFERENCES IN LEG LENGTH

The present invention is a system, method, and apparatus that relates to providing a quick measurement the difference, if any, of a person's left and right leg lengths, in order to determine the correct thickness of an orthotic insert for the left and/or right shoes in order to provide correction and alignment of a person's skeletal frame. 1. A method for providing a quick , accurate measurement the difference , if any , of a person's left and right leg lengths , in order to determine the correct thickness of an orthotic insert for the left shoe and right shoe , in order to provide a better alignment of a person's skeletal frame , the method comprised of:weighing a person's weight bearing through both their left foot, and simultaneously and independently their weight bearing through their right foot;changing the height from a neutral position between a person's left and right feet during said simultaneous and independent weight measurements, such that said weights approach a same numeric value as an indication that said person's center of gravity now bears nearly equally through both their left and right legs.2. A method for providing a quick , accurate measurement the difference , if any , of a person's left and right leg lengths , in order to determine the correct thickness of an orthotic insert for the left shoe and right shoe , in order to provide a better alignment of a person's skeletal frame , the method comprised of the following steps:step 1) placing a shim of minimum thickness under a person's left foot;step 2) said person subjectively determines if their center of gravity now bears nearly equally through both their left and right legs;step 3) record said subjective results;step 4) repeat said steps 1, 2, and 3 as many times as necessary with the next increasing thickness of shim, in order to receive subjective feedback that clearly indicates which shim makes a person feel in best alignment;step 5) placing a shim of minimum thickness under a person's right ...

METHODS FOR MEASURING BODY ORIFICE

A device for measuring an expanded internal orifice of a patient includes an orifice-expanding device, a pressure measuring device, and a size-measuring device. The size-measuring device measures a dimension of the orifice after it has been expanded by the orifice-expanding device. 1. A method of sizing a heart valve annulus for implant of a prosthetic heart valve , comprising:accessing a patient's heart valve annulus;placing an orifice-expanding device of a sizing apparatus into the orifice, the orifice-expanding device having a plurality of expanding portions distributed around a distal end of the sizing apparatus;radially expanding the orifice-expanding device to cause it to exert a desired outward radial pressure against the annulus and cause the annulus to expand; anddetermining a dimension of the expanded annulus while the orifice-expanding device is in the expanded annulus without using a calculation based on the pressure exerted by the orifice-expanding device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the act of determining a dimension of the expanded annulus comprises reading visual indicia on the sizing apparatus.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sizing apparatus comprising an elongated shaft connected to a proximal handle claim 2 , and the visual indicia is located on the handle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annulus is the aortic valve annulus claim 1 , and the target physiological blood pressure is the physiological pressure experienced by the aortic valve annulus during systole.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annulus is the aortic valve annulus claim 1 , and the target physiological blood pressure is at least 120 mmHg.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the orifice-expanding device comprises a non-cylindrical outer surface that generally corresponds to the shape of the annulus.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sizing apparatus includes a mechanical linkage between a proximal handle and the expanding portions for radially displacing the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOME HEALTH CARE MONITORING

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

MOTILITY MANOMETER PRIMING MANIFOLD SYSTEM WITH ICON-BASED USER INTERFACE AND WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

A catheter includes a distal distension balloon and circumferentially arranged motility measurement balloons proximal of the distension balloon. A manifold includes balloon ports each configured to fluidly couple to a motility measurement balloon, pressure transducer ports, and a priming port. A port selector is coupled to the manifold and movable between different positions. Each port selector position causes the manifold to establish different fluidic couplings between the respective motility balloon, pressure transducer, and priming ports. A pressure sensing device includes pressure transducers each fluidly coupled to one of the pressure transducer ports. The pressure sensing device is configured to coordinate calibration of the pressure transducers at atmospheric pressure with the port selector in a first position and motility balloon pressure measurements with the port selector in a third position. Priming of the motility measurement balloons is implemented by moving the port selector to a second position. 1. A system , comprising:a catheter comprising a distal distension balloon and a plurality of circumferentially arranged motility measurement balloons proximal of the distension balloon; a plurality of balloon ports each configured to fluidly couple to one of the motility measurement balloons;', 'a plurality of pressure transducer ports; and', 'a priming port;, 'a manifold comprisinga port selector coupled to the manifold and movable between different positions, each of the different port selector positions causing the manifold to establish different fluidic couplings between the respective motility balloon, pressure transducer, and priming ports; anda pressure sensing device comprising a plurality of pressure transducers each fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of pressure transducer ports, the pressure sensing device configured to coordinate calibration of the pressure transducers at atmospheric pressure with the port selector in a first position and ...

DISPOSABLE DUAL TIPPED EAR CURETTE INCORPORATING DEPTH MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

A disposable dual ended ear curette incorporates specialized tip configurations and a depth measurement system. The ear curette may comprise a central handle portion; a first tip extending from one end of the handle portion and including an annular array of projections; and a second tip extending from an opposed end of the handle portion and including a blade member having a first lateral scraping edge on one edge of the blade member positioned adjacent a concave surface of the blade member, and a second lateral scraping edge on an opposed edge of the blade member. The ear curette may further include a sequence of spaced, visible measurement indicia on each tip, configured to provide an operator with a visual indication of the depth of operation of the associated tip in a patient's ear. 1. An ear curette comprising:a central handle portion;a first tip extending from one end of the handle portion and including an annular array of projections; anda second tip extending from an opposed end of the handle portion and including a blade member having a first lateral scraping edge on one edge of the blade member positioned adjacent a concave surface of the blade member, and a second lateral scraping edge on an opposed edge of the blade member.2. The ear curette of wherein the first tip includes a ring member extending along plane and wherein the annular array of projections extend from the ring member substantially perpendicular to the plane.3. The ear curette of wherein the annular array of projections extend from one side of the ring member claim 2 , and wherein a side of ring member opposed from the annular array of projections includes an annular scraping edge.4. (canceled)5. The ear curette of wherein the annular array of projections extend from one side of the ring member and wherein each projection is formed of one of i) an arc segment projection generally conforming to the radii of the portion of the ring member from which it extends claim 2 , ii) a frusto-conical ...

SENSORS, INTERFACES AND SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR DATA COLLECTION AND INTEGRATED REMOTE MONITORING OF CONDITIONS AT OR NEAR BODY SURFACES

Sensing devices including flexible and stretchable fabric-based pressure sensors, may be associated with or incorporated in garments intended to be worn against a body surface (directly or indirectly), or may be associated with other types of flexible substrates, such as sheet-like materials, bandages and other materials that contact the body (directly or indirectly), and may be provided as independently positionable sensor components. Systems and methods for storing, communicating, processing, analyzing and displaying data collected by sensor components for remote monitoring of conditions at body surfaces, or within the body, are also disclosed. Sensors and sensor systems provide substantially real-time feedback relating to current body conditions and may provide notifications or alerts to users, caretakers and/or clinicians, enabling early intervention when conditions indicate intervention is appropriate. 1. A sensing device comprising an electrically conductive sensor; at least two electrically conductive leads connected to the sensor; at least one electrically conductive trace connected to each of the conductive leads; and at least one signal transfer terminal electrically connected to each of the conductive traces; wherein the sensor , the conductive leads , the conductive traces , and the signal transfer terminals are associated with a flexible , non-electrically conductive substrate.2. The sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive sensor comprises an electrically conductive fabric.3. The sensing device of claim 2 , additionally comprising at least one additional non-fabric sensor.4. The sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive sensor is capable of sensing force exerted on the sensor.5. The sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is non-silicon-based.6. The sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a flexible fabric having a conductive coating.7. The sensing device of claim 6 , wherein the flexible fabric is ...

Methods and Assessment Scales for Measuring Wrinkle Severity

This invention provides devices, methods, and assessment scales for assessing the severity of wrinkles. Wrinkle assessment using the devices, methods, and assessment scales of the invention can be performed in a clinical setting for the purpose of simply characterizing a wrinkle, or as part of a treatment regimen that varies according to the severity of the wrinkle. Thus, this invention also provides methods of reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and kits comprising for evaluating and treating wrinkles. 1. An assessment scale for assessing wrinkle severity , the assessment scale comprisinga plurality of levels, wherein each level corresponds to a different degree of wrinkle severity, andwherein each degree of wrinkle severity is defined based on a combination of at least two measured physical characteristics of a wrinkle.2. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein each degree of wrinkle severity is defined based on a combination of two measured physical characteristics of a wrinkle.3. The assessment scale according to claim 2 , wherein the two measured physical characteristics are wrinkle length and wrinkle depth.4. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein one of the at least two measured physical characteristics of a wrinkle is wrinkle length.5. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein one of the at least two measured physical characteristics of a wrinkle is wrinkle depth.6. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein each level in the assessment scale is represented by text claim 1 , images claim 1 , or a combination thereof describing a magnitude of each of the at least two measured physical characteristics.7. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein the assessment scale is in tabular form.8. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein the assessment scale is stored electronically.9. The assessment scale according to claim 1 , wherein the wrinkle is selected from the group consisting of a lateral ...

ENERGY AWARE SENSOR MANAGEMENT FOR WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION

In some aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infection. In some aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods useful for identifying antiviral compounds. 1. A method of inhibiting viral infection of a cell comprising contacting the cell with a PLA2G16 inhibitor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the virus is a Picornavirus.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Picornavirus is an enterovirus.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Picornavirus is a coxsackievirus.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Picornavirus is a hepatovirus.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Picornavirus is a rhinovirus.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell is a vertebrate cell.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell is a mammalian cell.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell is a human cell.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits expression of PLA2G16.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits enzymatic activity of PLA2G16.12. A method of treating a viral infection in a subject claim 1 , the method comprising administering a PLA2G16 inhibitor to a subject in need of treatment for a viral infection.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the viral infection is a Picornavirus infection.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the Picornavirus is an enterovirus.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the Picornavirus is a coxsackievirus.16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the Picornavirus is a hepatovirus.17. The method of claim 13 , wherein the Picornavirus is a rhinovirus.18. The method of claim 12 , wherein the subject is a vertebrate.19. The method of claim 12 , wherein the subject is a mammal.20. The method of claim 12 , wherein the subject is human.21. The method of claim 12 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits expression of PLA2G16.22. The method of claim 12 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits enzymatic activity of PLA2G16.23. A method of identifying a candidate antiviral compound comprising steps of: ...

OUTSOLE SHEET FOR GAIT DIAGNOSIS, AND FOOTWEAR SYSTEM FOR GAIT DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE SYSTEM FOR GAIT POSTURE DIAGNOSIS USING SAME

A shoes system for walk diagnosis using an insole sheet for walk diagnosis includes shoes for walk diagnosis including a PCB installation groove having a stepped groove at one upper side of an insole to mount a system for detecting a gait, a cover attached onto the insole, a pressure detection sheet placed on the cover to generate a switching signal corresponding to a pressure applied by a walker, and a circuit unit that is installed in the PCB installation groove, is connected to a connecting unit of the pressure detection sheet, accumulates and manages signals detected from the connecting part for each time slot, supplies wireless power to the system, and wirelessly transmits data corresponding to walk information, and a charging stage including a mounting panel for mounting the shoes for walk diagnosis. 1. An insole sheet for walk diagnosis for use in shoes for collecting walk information of a walker , wherein a pressure detection sheet having a film shape is formed to have a structure corresponding to the insole , a plurality of switching units are arranged on a surface of the pressure detection sheet , a circuit pattern for recognizing an electrical connection between the plurality of switching units is formed , and a connecting unit is extended to an inner side of the pressure detection sheet to aggregate the circuit pattern.2. The insole sheet for walk diagnosis of claim 1 , wherein the pressure detection sheet includes a first sheet contacting an inner bottom of the shoe and a second sheet contacting a body of a user claim 1 , wherein a contact switch and a pattern are formed between the first and second sheets at a position corresponding to the switching unit claim 1 , and a bonding sheet chemically bonded between the first and second sheets is provided to induce physical restoration force of the contact switch.3. The insole sheet for walk diagnosis of claim 2 , wherein a projection for providing restoration force of the second sheet is formed at an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING LIVING TISSUE

Disclosed herein is a system for evaluating living tissue comprising a probe device having a probe, an actuator adapted to displace the probe in accordance with a programmed displacement profile, and force sensors that measure deflection of the probe at each position of the probe while the probe is in contact with the tissue. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising contacting a sample with a probe device having a probe, an actuator adapted to displace the probe in accordance with a programmed displacement profile, and force sensors that measure deflection of the probe at each position of the probe while the probe is in contact with the sample; measuring the deflection of the probe at each position of the probe at each point of contact with the sample; and determining whether any tissue present on the sample is a living tissue. 1. A system for evaluating living tissue comprising: a probe,', 'an actuator adapted to displace the probe in accordance with a programmed displacement profile, and', 'force sensors that measure deflection of the probe at each position of the probe while the probe is in contact with the tissue., 'a probe device having'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe is a glass rod having a round tip.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a coarse movement actuator and a fine movement actuator.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the coarse movement actuator comprises micrometer stages and the fine movement actuator comprises piezoelectric stages.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the force sensors are high-resolution capacitive sensors.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the force sensors include a capacitive sensor that senses deflection of the probe in a normal direction and a capacitive sensor that senses deflection of the probe in a lateral direction.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe is moved in a normal direction relative to the tissue.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe is moved in a lateral direction ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSORIZED USER INTERFACE

A system and method for is provided for operation of an orthopedic system. The system includes a load sensor for converting an applied pressure associated with a force load on an anatomical joint, and an ultrasonic device for creating a low-power short-range ultrasonic sensing field within proximity of the load sensing unit for assessing alignment. The system can adjust a strength and range of the ultrasonic sensing field according to position. It can report audible and visual information associated with the force load and alignment. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A medical system for generating quantitative measurements on the muscular-skeletal system , comprising:a load sensing device configured to couple to the muscular-skeletal system to measure a load magnitude and a position of load applied thereto;a surgical navigation device configured to measure muscular-skeletal alignment; anda remote system having a display configured to wirelessly couple to the surgical navigation device and the load sensing device where the remote system is configured to receive quantitative measurement data from the load sensing device and the surgical navigation device and where the remote system is configured to display load magnitude, position of load, and alignment data.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a detector unit coupled to the remote system for receiving visual claim 1 , audio claim 1 , or motion queues from within a surgical field.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surgical navigation device performs the steps of:emitting a plurality of ultrasonic pulses from a plurality of ultrasonic transmitters on a wand of the surgical navigation device configured to transmit the ultrasonic pulses;capturing the ultrasonic pulses from a plurality of microphones on a receiver of the surgical navigation device;digitally sampling and storing a history of received ultrasonic waveforms in a memory of the receiver;estimating from the stored ultrasonic waveforms a time of ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING VASCULAR BODILY LUMEN INFORMATION AND GUIDING MEDICAL DEVICES

Methods and systems for determining information about a vascular bodily lumen are described. An exemplary method includes generating an electrical signal, delivering the electrical signal to a plurality of excitation elements in the vicinity of the vascular bodily lumen, measuring a responsive electrical signal from a plurality of sensing elements in response to the delivered electrical signal, and determining a lumen dimension. Specific embodiments include generating a multiple frequency electrical signal. Another embodiment includes measuring a plurality of responsive signals at a plurality of frequencies. Still other embodiments include using spatial diversity of the excitation elements. Yet other embodiments use method for calibration and de-embedding of such measurements to determine the lumen dimensions. Diagnostic devices incorporating the method are also disclosed, including guide wires, catheters and implants. The methods and systems described herein are advantageous as they do not include injecting a second fluid for the measurements. 1generating a multiple-frequency electrical signal at a plurality of frequencies;delivering the multiple frequency electrical signal to a plurality of excitation elements in the vicinity of the vascular bodily lumen;measuring an electrical signal from a plurality of sensing elements at least two of the plurality of frequencies in response to the delivered signal;determining a lumen dimension using the measured electrical signal at the at least two frequencies, wherein determining the lumen dimension comprises comparing the measured electrical signal with a modeled electrical signal to determine lumen dimensions.. A method of determining information about a vascular bodily lumen, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/305,610 filed Nov. 28, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,374,689 issued Feb. 12, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/159,298 filed Jun. 13, ...

Measurement device for the muscular-skeletal system having alignment features

A measurement device suitable to measure a load applied by the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement device can be a prosthetic component having an articular surface for measuring parameters of a joint in extension or flexion. A first and second support structure forms an enclosure having load-bearing surfaces. The first support structure includes at least one alignment feature extending from a surface. The second support structure includes a corresponding opening for receiving the alignment feature. The first and second support structures include a peripheral channel and corresponding flange to support sealing of the enclosure. Interior to the enclosure is the measurement system. The alignment feature couples through and aligns a first load plate, a sensor array, and a second load plate to surfaces of the first and second support structures. The sensor array is coupled to electronic circuitry in the enclosure via a unitary circuit board.

ULTRA-WIDE ANGLE ZOOM PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME IN-SITU SURGICAL METROLOGY

A surgical instrument includes an elongate tubular member and a metrology system mounted on the elongate tubular member. The metrology system includes a mask, a zoom lens assembly, and a light element. The mask includes patterns to be projected on a surgical site of interest to measure dimensions thereof. The zoom lens assembly includes a plurality of lens elements. At least one lens element of the plurality of lens elements is movable relative to each other. The light element propagates light beams through the mask and the zoom lens assembly to project the patterns of the mask on the surgical site of interest. 1. A surgical instrument comprising:an elongate tubular member; and a mask including patterns to be projected on a surgical site of interest to measure dimensions thereof;', 'a zoom lens assembly including a plurality of lens elements, at least one lens element of the plurality of lens elements movable relative to each other;', 'a light element for propagating light beams through the mask and the zoom lens assembly to project the patterns of the mask onto the surgical site of interest., 'a metrology system mounted on the elongate tubular member, the metrology system including2. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the elongate tubular member includes a finger extending distally from a distal end portion of the elongate tubular member claim 1 , the finger configured and adapted to engage a target surgical site.3. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the zoom lens assembly has an optical magnification power of at least ten.4. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the light element is a collimated emitter.5. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , the patterns of the mask are semi-transparent.6. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the patterns of the mask are a series of uniformly spaced concentric circles.7. The surgical instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the handle member ...

Cervical Sizing Devices and Related Kits and Methods

This disclosure relates to cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods. In some aspects, a cervical sizing device includes an elongate arm and a member positioned at a distal end region of the elongate arm. The cervical sizing device can be used to determine an approximate size of a cervix when the member is brought into contact with an outer surface of the cervix. 1. A cervical sizing device , comprising:first and second elongate arms that are pivotable about a pivot point relative to one another;first and second cervix contact members positioned at distal end regions of the first and second elongate arms, respectively, such that the first and second cervix contact members can be moved toward or away from one another as the elongate arms are pivoted about the pivot point relative to one another, the first and second cervix contact members being arcuate members that are sized to approximately conform to an outer surface of a cervix; anda measurement device positioned in a proximal portion of the cervical sizing device, wherein the measurement device indicates an approximate size of the cervix when the cervix contact members are brought into contact with opposed outer surface regions of the cervix.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The cervical sizing device of claim 1 , wherein the measurement device comprises first and second members that extend from the first and second elongate arms claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and are configured to overlap one another as the first and second elongate arms are pivoted about the pivot point.5. The cervical sizing device of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the members of the measurement device comprises a measurement scale that can be used to determine the approximate size of the cervix when the cervix contact members are brought into contact with the opposing outer surface regions of the cervix.6. The cervical sizing device of claim 5 , wherein the measurement device comprises a series of detents that allow the first and ...

Accurate dilation reader

Apparatus that provides accurate readings and measurements of the dilation of an expectant mother's cervix during pregnancy—during and/or before the onset of labor. The apparatus envisioned by the present invention includes a speculum, control panel, prongs used to make contact with the birth canal walls, a tensile device which may be used to calculate the cervical dilation, a video camera and light source for viewing within the birth canal. The accuracy of measurements obtained by the apparatus properly indicate the expectant mother's progression of labor. Monitors may also be used in conjunction with the apparatus for viewing and measuring the cervical dilation. Additionally, processors may also be used to assist in further analysis and cervical dilation measurement.

User interface related to a surgical provisional

Systems and methods for presenting force information related to a provisional is disclosed. A user interface may be provided for presenting objects on a display related to a knee joint, the user interface including a representation of an area of the knee joint for presentment on the display and a force center indicator for presentment on the display. The user interface providing an indication of when a position of the force center indicator corresponds to a desired position of the force center indicator.

TIBIAL PROSTHESIS SYSTEMS, KITS, AND METHODS

Systems for determining force balance on a knee joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. A system can include a tibial prosthesis. The tibial prosthesis can include a bearing component, a base component, and a shim component. The bearing component can have a superior articulating surface and an inferior surface. The bearing component can include a top portion, a bottom portion, a frame disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a plurality of sensors disposed between the frame and the bottom portion. The frame can have a plurality of apertures corresponding in size or shape to the plurality of sensors. The base component can have a superior surface and an inferior surface. The shim component can be configured to be slidable between the inferior surface of the bearing component and the superior surface of the base component in an anterior to posterior direction. 1. A system for determining force balance on a knee joint during a surgical procedure , the system comprising:a tibial prosthesis including a bearing component, a base component, and a shim component,the bearing component, having a superior articulating surface and an inferior surface, and comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, a frame disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a plurality of sensors disposed between the frame and the bottom portion, the frame having a plurality of apertures corresponding in a size or shape to the plurality of sensors,the base component having a superior surface and an inferior surface, andthe shim component configured to be slidable between the inferior surface of the bearing component and the superior surface of the base component in an anterior/posterior direction.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors is positioned on a plate disposed between the frame and the bottom portion.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensors occupies a substantial portion of the plate such that the sensors ...

ELECTRONIC PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE QUANTIFICATION SYSTEM

Systems and related methods for measuring pelvic organ prolapse are disclosed. A plurality of positioning devices, such as RFID tags, ultrasound reflectors or magnetic field sensors, which may be active or passive, and which are preferably disposable, are set at predetermined positions within the patient and their relative positions recorded with one or more corresponding external receiving devices fixed to the patient while the patient is in a relaxed state. The patient is then instructed to perform an action (such as a valsalva maneuver) that causes the positioning devices to move and their movement relative to their initial recorded positions is measured. 1. A device for measuring pelvic organ prolapse comprising:a) at least one extracorporeal positioning receiver;b) at least positioning device capable of being attached to an internal surface of a vaginal cavity of a subject, the positioning device cooperative with the positioning receiver to generate corresponding positioning information; andd) a computing system operative to receive the positioning information and compute movement of the positioning device with respect to the vaginal cavity.2. The device of wherein the extracorporeal positioning receiver is at least one ultrasound receiver claim 1 , the positioning device is an ultrasound reflector claim 1 , and the device further includes at least one extracorporeal ultrasound transmitter.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said at least one extracorporeal ultrasound transmitter is adopted to be placed on the abdomen or the medial aspect of thigh of the subject.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein said at least one ultrasound transmitter includes a transducer array.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein said at least one reflector includes a material selected from the group consisting of metal claim 2 , plastic claim 2 , water and air.6. The device of wherein the extracorporeal positioning receiver is at least one RFID receiver claim 1 , the positioning device is an ...

METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE INTEGRITY OF A UTERINE CAVITY

Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO.sub.2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate. If the flow rate drops to zero or close to zero, this indicates that the uterine cavity is intact and not perforated. If the flow rate does not drop to zero or close to zero, this indicates that a fluid flow is leaking through a perforation in the uterine cavity into the uterine cavity or escaping around an occlusion balloon that occludes the cervical canal. 1. (canceled)2. A method for evaluating a patient's uterus comprising:introducing a probe through a cervical canal into a uterine cavity of the patient;expanding an expandable fluid-tight wall carried by the probe;introducing a flow of a fluid into the uterine cavity through an open termination of a passageway in the probe, wherein the fluid comprises a gas, andmeasuring a flow rate of the fluid being introduced, wherein a measured flow rate which drops to a level, below a predetermined minimum level indicates that the uterus is non-perforated.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the expanded fluid-tight wall is configured to contact tissue in the uterine cavity.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the expanded fluid-tight wall is configured to contact tissue in the cervical canal.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the expanding step expands first and second expandable fluid-tight walls carried by the probe.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first and second expandable fluid-tight walls are expanded independently.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising generating a signal responsive to the flow rate not dropping or dropping below the predetermined level to thereby characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non- ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF PARAMETERS OF MECHANICAL STRESS STATE AND BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SOFT BIOLOGICAL TISSUE

A device and a method for simultaneous recording, in real time, parameters characterising the mechanical tension, elasticity, dynamical stiffness, creepability and mechanical stress of soft biological tissue are provided. By means of the myometer, a constant external pre-pressure is created, independently of the device's position, between the tissue and the testing end of the device. Next, the tissue is subjected to a short-term external dynamic influence. A mechanical change in the shape of the tissue and its mechanical response are registered as a graph of the tissue's oscillations. For calculating the parameters, a time span on the graph is used which involves an oscillation period from the beginning to the end of the effect on the tissue plus its subsequent first 1.5 self-oscillation period. This enables recording and data-processing to be carried out simultaneously as well as statistically significant estimates to be made in real time. 1. A device for simultaneous measurement of the parameters characterising a mechanical stress , an elasticity , a dynamic stiffness , a creepability and a mechanical stress relaxation time of soft biological tissue , comprisinga body, a processor and controller for managing the measuring process and calculating the parameters, a testing end movable along an axis, a drive of the testing end comprising a movable frame and a solenoid, and position sensors for the moving frame, and a sensor of movement of the testing end,wherein the drive of the testing end is operable in translational motion, the drive having the same direction as the axis of the testing end, the drive of the testing end being operable without mechanical friction, and being supported by elastic elements.2. A method for simultaneous measuring , in real time , of the parameters characterising soft biological tissue's mechanical stress , elasticity , dynamic stiffness , creepability and mechanical stress relaxation time , comprising the following stages:A. on the ...

Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Foot Arch Deterioration

A method and apparatus for helping corrective footwear professionals determine a need for corrective footwear comprises using an electronic scanner to determine a first area of the sole of the foot in contact with the scanning equipment within an area of interest and a second area of the sole of the foot not in contact with the scanning equipment within an area of interest. The percentage of the first area to the sum of the first and second areas is used to calculate a pronation/stability index. The pronation/stability index may be used by the corrective footwear professionals to determine the need for corrective footwear.

Femoral Sizing Devices and Procedures for Use in Knee Surgery

The present invention is directed to a femoral sizing device that can be used in knee surgery and to techniques in which this device may prove useful.

VALVE APERTURE SIZING DEVICES AND METHODS

Valve aperture sizing devices and methods. In an exemplary method to size a valve aperture, the method comprises introducing at least part of a first device into a luminal organ at a valve aperture, the first device having a balloon positioned thereon, inflating the balloon within the valve aperture until a point of apposition is achieved, and obtaining a first valve aperture measurement based upon the point of apposition. 1. A method to size a valve aperture , comprising:introducing at least part of a first device into a luminal organ at a valve aperture, the first device having a balloon positioned thereon;inflating the balloon within the valve aperture until a point of apposition is achieved; andobtaining a first valve aperture measurement based upon the point of apposition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting a stent valve based upon the first valve aperture measurement.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:positioning the stent valve upon the balloon;re-introducing the at least part of the first device into the luminal organ; andre-inflating the balloon to place the stent valve within the luminal organ.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of re-introducing is performed to re-introduce the at least part of the first device into the luminal organ at or near the valve aperture claim 3 , and wherein the step of re-inflating is performed to place the stent valve within the luminal organ at or near the valve aperture.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:positioning the stent valve around at least part of a second device;introducing the at least part of the second device into the luminal organ; andpositioning the stent valve within the luminal organ using the second device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first device is configured as a catheter having a lumen therethrough and defining a suction/infusion port so that the lumen is in communication with the balloon claim 1 , and wherein the step of inflating is performed ...

Dynamically adjustable orthotic device

An orthotic device comprises a flexible support structure comprising at least one surface for contacting a body part of a user, a plurality of pressure sensors configured for coupling to a microcontroller, and a plurality of displacement regions. Each region defines a portion of said flexible support structure, wherein each portion includes at least one sensor disposed on or below the at least one surface and at least one electrically deformable unit. Each unit comprises at least one electroactive material and is configured for coupling to the microcontroller and to a power source. The device is dynamically adjustable to change its shape and support properties, when an electrical voltage is applied to the electroactive material under the control of a microcontroller.

Analysing Seating Using Pressure Sensors

A pressure sensor measures the surface pressure distribution of a body supported by a surface, for example a person sitting on an automotive seating. In one approach, a pressure mapping system presents this pressure data in the form of a pressure map. The pressure map can be aligned to an image of the automotive seating including measurement zones of interest. The measurement zones of interest are mapped onto a human body model, which may include various body zones. In this way, the pressure distribution on different body zones can be visualized and interpreted to assess the performance of the automotive seating. 1. A computer-implemented method for analyzing automotive seating comprising a computer system automatically performing the steps of:displaying a seating image;providing a user interface to allow the user to graphically locate anchor points on the displayed seating image;receiving a location of the anchor points on a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor having an array of individual pressure sensing elements used to measure pressures on the seating;accessing a pressure map of the pressures measured by the pressure sensor;determining a mapping of locations on the pressure map to locations on the seating, based on the location of the anchor points on the pressure sensor and on the seating image; andcalculating performance metrics for the seating, based on the pressure map and the mapping of the pressure map to the seating.2. The method of wherein the seating is divided into seating zones; and the step of calculating performance metrics for the seating comprises calculating performance metrics for the seating zones.3. The method of further comprising:accessing a mapping of the seating to a human body model; andcalculating performance metrics for the human body model, based on the performance metrics calculated for the seating and on the mapping of the seating to the human body model.4. The method of wherein the seating is divided into seating zones claim 3 , ...

Endoscope apparatus and medical system

An endoscope apparatus includes: a light source apparatus that emits light in a wavelength band including a first wavelength band for exciting a first fluorescent substance and a second wavelength band; an image pickup section that picks up an image of first fluorescence emitted when the first fluorescent substance is excited and an image of second fluorescence emitted when a second fluorescent substance provided on a treatment instrument is excited, to generate a fluorescence image; an information storing section that stores shape information including information on a shape of the second fluorescent substance; and an operation section that performs an operation to estimate an actual size of a region in which the first fluorescence is generated, based on a scaling factor calculated based on the shape information and a size of a draw region of the second fluorescence, and a size of a draw region of the first fluorescence.

Apparatus, System and Method For Objectifying and Accessing Skin Conditions

A new method of rapidly objectifying and accessing an acne situation using numerical data and a scale measuring the severity of a particular skin condition and charted over time to allow easy identification of progress of the treatment therefor. The apparatus or software program which is also copyright protected, can be used to both numerically diagnose severity of a skin condition and to chart progress. The software apparatus can also be embeddable to other health related sites as an application to use on their site and a marketing tool. The application can be applied to anything visible on the skin such as bumps, dry patches, dark marks, cuts, scabs, scars or anything visible and useful for counting and objectifying the number or severity of the affliction.

Method and system for measuring anatomical dimensions from a digital photograph on a mobile device

A mobile, hand-held communication device with a digital touch screen display and a camera for acquiring an image of the human body is programmed to function as a digital anthropometer. The user digitizes anatomical landmarks on the displayed image to quickly obtain linear measurements which are used with a known morphological relationship to make an anatomical prediction for clothing measurement, body composition and postural displacement with accuracy and without external equipment.

PELVIC DIGITIZER DEVICE WITH INERTIAL SENSOR UNIT AND METHOD

A pelvic digitizer device comprises a body comprising: a shaft having a tooling end and a handle end with a handle for being manipulated. A visual guide is oriented in a reference plane of the digitizer device. A cup is connected to the tooling end and adapted to be received in an acetabulum of a patient. An inertial sensor unit is connected to the body, the inertial sensor unit having a preset orientation aligned with the reference plane. 1. A pelvic digitizer device comprising: a shaft having a tooling end and a handle end with a handle for being manipulated;', 'a visual guide oriented in a reference plane of the digitizer device;', 'a cup connected to the tooling end and adapted to be received in an acetabulum of a patient; and, 'a body comprisingan inertial sensor unit connected to the body, the inertial sensor unit having a preset orientation aligned with the reference plane.2. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 1 , wherein the visual guide is a light source adapted to produce a line in the reference plane.3. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 2 , wherein the line and the shaft lie in the reference plane.4. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 1 , wherein the visual guide is a rod connected to the handle.5. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 4 , wherein the rod is generally transverse to the shaft claim 4 , and the rod and shaft lie in the reference plane.6. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 1 , further comprising a receptacle in the body for releasably receiving the inertial sensor unit in such a way that the preset orientation of the inertial sensor unit is aligned with the reference plane.7. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 1 , wherein the preset orientation of the inertial sensor unit comprises an angle between an acetabulum line and a medio-lateral axis of the patient.8. The pelvic digitizer device according to claim 1 , further comprising a stopper adjacent to a rim of the cup claim ...

VASCULAR LOCATOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A VESSEL

A vessel locator apparatus () having a locator housing, and an elongated cavity defined in the locator housing, is described. The vessel locator apparatus include a superelastic wire (46) positioned at least partially in the elongated cavity, the superelastic having a proximal end and a distal end. The superelastic wire may have an elongated portion extending in a substantially longitudinal direction and a distal locator portion having an original shape configuration. The original shape configuration of distal locator portion may include a first curved segment, a second curved segment, an intermediate segment extending between the first curved segment and the second curved segment, and an end segment extending between the second curved segment and the distal end of the superelastic wire. A method of locating a vessel, such as a blood vessel, using a vessel locator apparatus is also described. 1. A vessel locator apparatus , comprising: an elongated portion extending in a substantially longitudinal direction;', a first curved segment;', 'a second curved segment;', 'an intermediate segment extending between the first curved segment and the second curved segment;', 'an end segment extending between the second curved segment and the distal end of the superelastic wire;, 'a distal locator portion comprising, 'wherein the elongated portion of the superelastic wire extends from the distal locator portion toward the proximal end of the superelastic wire., 'a superelastic wire having a proximal end and a distal end, the superelastic wire comprising2. The vessel locator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the distal end of the superelastic wire comprises a rounded tip.3. The vessel locator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate segment and the end segment are substantially parallel.4. The vessel locator apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the distal locator portion further comprises a transition segment extending between the first curved segment and the elongated portion of ...

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD

An endoscope apparatus and a measuring method measure a subject using a pattern projection image obtained by projecting a fringe pattern onto a subject. The endoscope apparatus includes an elongated insertion section, an imaging section at a tip portion of the insertion section to acquire the image of a subject, an illumination section at the tip portion of the insertion section to emit the illumination light that illuminates an observation visual field of the imaging section, and a pattern projection section at the tip portion of the insertion section to project a fringe pattern onto the subject. A tip surface of the insertion section includes an objective optical system that forms the image of the subject on the imaging section, one or more illumination windows through which illumination light is emitted, and one projection window through which a fringe pattern is projected onto the subject from the pattern projection section. 1. An endoscope apparatus that measures a subject using a pattern projection image of the subject on which a light and dark pattern of light is projected , the endoscope apparatus comprising:an insertion section;an imaging section that is provided at a tip portion of the insertion section to acquire the image of the subject;an illumination section that emits illumination light that illuminates an observation visual field of the imaging section; anda pattern projection section that projects the light and dark pattern onto the subject,wherein a tip surface of the insertion section is provided with:an objective optical system that forms the image of the subject on the imaging section;one or more illumination window through which the illumination light is emitted; anda projection window through which the light and dark pattern is projected onto the subject from the pattern projection section;the pattern projection section includes a pattern generator which generates the light and dark pattern; andthe light and dark pattern is a pattern with an ...

Method and device for real time mechanical imaging of prostate

The present invention relates to a method for real time mechanical imaging of a prostate with a transrectal probe. In the method, generating a composite two- and three-dimensional prostate mechanical image from a plurality of partial mechanical images extracted from pressure response data and a probe orientation data starts with examining the prostate by pressing a probe head pressure sensor array against it at various overlapping locations. Merging of partial mechanical images together is accomplished by analyzing an overlap between each subsequent and previous partial mechanical image. Finding the prostate is assisted with a supplemental pressure response data indicating the location of a sphincter known to be about 4-5 cm away from the prostate. Data processing is improved by including probe orientation data to further increase the accuracy and sensitivity of the method. The probe is equipped with a two-dimensional head pressure sensor array, a supplemental shaft sensor array and orientation tracking sensors including a three-axis magnetic sensor and a two-axis accelerometer sensor for calculating elevation, rotation and azimuth angles of the probe.

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING METHOD, BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SET AND FLEXIBLE MEASURING ELEMENT THEREOF

A flexible measuring element for use with plural blood pressure measuring cuffs is provided. The flexible measuring element includes a flexible body, an identification block distribution region, and an indicating part. The identification block distribution region is disposed on the flexible body. The identification block distribution region includes at least two different identification blocks matching corresponding identification signs of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs. When the flexible body is wrapped around an animal limb by a user, the indicating part lies within a specified identification block of the at least two identification blocks for prompting the user to select a specified blood pressure measuring cuff corresponding to the specified identification block. 2. The flexible measuring element according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs has a connecting tube claim 1 , wherein each of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs is in communication with a blood pressure monitor through the connecting tube.3. The flexible measuring element according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs have different wrapping lengths claim 1 , wherein according to the wrapping lengths of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs in an ascending order claim 1 , the identification signs of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs are arranged in a specified identification sign distribution sequence claim 1 , and the identification blocks of the identification block distribution region are arranged in a specified identification block distribution sequence claim 1 , wherein the specified identification block distribution sequence is identical to the specified identification sign distribution sequence.4. The flexible measuring element according to claim 3 , wherein each of the plural blood pressure measuring cuffs comprises a first coupling part claim 3 , a second coupling part claim 3 , an ...

ORTHOPEDIC MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A device for orthopedic measurements includes a main housing, a center member, a measurement indicator, and a flexible member. The main housing has a proximal end with a top opening and a distal end with a side opening, and defines a longitudinal axis and includes a main housing cavity. The center member is disposed along the longitudinal axis within the main housing cavity. The measurement indicator is operatively connected to the center member, and is configured and adapted to display a measurement of a distance. The flexible member is threaded through the main housing cavity, and includes a first end and an opposed second end with an eyelet disposed proximate the side opening of the main housing. The eyelet is configured to be drawn away from the main housing, extending the flexible member outward with respect to the side opening to display a measurement on the measurement indicator. 1. A device for orthopedic measurements , comprisinga main housing having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a top opening and the distal end having a side opening, wherein the main housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes a main housing cavity;a center member disposed along the longitudinal axis within the main housing cavity, wherein the center member is configured and adapted to move along the longitudinal axis relative to the main housing;a measurement indicator operatively connected to the center member, configured and adapted to display a measurement of a distance; anda flexible member including a first end and an opposed second end, the second end having an eyelet, wherein the flexible member is threaded through the main housing cavity and wherein the eyelet is disposed proximate the side opening of the main housing and is configured and adapted to be drawn away from the main housing extending the flexible member outward with respect to the side opening to display a measurement on the measurement indicator.2. A device for orthopedic measurements ...

STRAIN MONITORING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

A system for monitoring strain as an indicator of biological conditions, such as spinal fusion, glucose levels, spinal loading, and heart rate. The system includes an inter-digitated capacitor sensor, and RF transmitter, and an associated antenna, all of which are microminiature or microscopic in size and can be implanted in a biological host such as a human or animal. An inductively coupled power supply is also employed to avoid the need for implantation of chemical batteries. Power is provided to the sensor and transmitter, and data is transmitted from the sensor, when an external receiving device, such as a handheld RF ID type receiver, is placed proximate the location of the implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply. The implanted sensor, transmitter and inductively coupled power supply can be left in place permanently or removed when desired. 1. An apparatus for sensing strain , comprising:a sensor;said sensor comprising an inter-digitated area variation capacitor;wherein said sensor comprises a plurality of free-standing inter-digitated fingers; and wherein lateral movement of the inter-digitated fingers produces a change in capacitance detected by said sensor;a transmitter;said transmitter coupled to said sensor;an antenna;said antenna coupled to said transmitter;wherein said sensor, said transmitter, and said antenna are adapted for implantation in a biological host;wherein the sensor is configured to be coupled to an internal body member of the host;wherein said sensor, said transmitter, and said antenna are adapted for monitoring said change in capacitance to measure a characteristic of loading on said body member; anda receiver subsystem configured to interface with an antenna and output a strain value to a user;wherein the receiver subsystem contains a power supply and is external to the host.2. An apparatus as recited in :wherein said body member comprises a first bone segment.3. An apparatus as recited in :wherein said sensor ...

DEVICE FOR HEIGHT MEASUREMENT

A device for measuring the body height of a person. In the area of an inner border of a building room at least one emitter for emitting a primary signal and at least one sensor for picking up a measuring signal are arranged. The emitter, as well as the sensor, is coupled to a control device. The control device is coupled to a display device. 19-. (canceled)10. A device for measuring body height of a person , comprising: at least one emitter for generating a primary signal; at least one sensor for picking up a measuring signal , the emitter and the sensor being arranged in an area of an inner border of a building room; a control device , the emitter as well as the sensor being coupled to the control device; and a display device coupled to the control device.11. The device according to claim 10 , further comprising a scale for measuring weight of the person to be measured.12. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the control device is constructed for evaluating a reference measurement which takes into consideration a distance of the sensor from a surface on which the person to be measured stands.13. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the sensor is arranged in the area of a ceiling of the room.14. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the sensor is arranged in the area of a wall of the room.15. The device according to claim 10 , further comprising a support on which the sensor is mounted.16. The device according to claim 10 , further comprising a projector for projecting a location marking for the person to be measured.17. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the sensor is over at least portions thereof formed by at least one camera.18. The device according to claim 17 , wherein a lateral triangulation is realized. The invention relates to a device for measuring the height of the body of a person.For measuring the body height of a person, frequently so-called height measuring rods are used which, for example, are provided in a self-supporting ...

Method Of Sizing Internal Body Structure, And Mechanism And System For Same

Sizing an internal body structure in a patient includes guiding a sizing mechanism via a wire guide to a target location within the internal body structure, inflating a balloon of the sizing mechanism at the target location, and injecting a contrast fluid into the internal body structure. The inflated balloon blocks a flow of the injected contrast fluid to indicate that a size of the inflated balloon is accordant with a size of the body structure. Related apparatus is also disclosed. 1. A method of sizing an internal body structure in a patient comprising the steps of:guiding a sizing mechanism via a wire guide to a target location within the internal body structure;inflating a balloon of the sizing mechanism at the target location via an inflation fluid;injecting a contrast fluid into the internal body structure; andblocking a flow of the injected contrast fluid through the body structure at the target location via the inflated balloon, to indicate via an imaging device that a size of the inflated balloon is accordant with a size of the body structure at the target location.2. The method of wherein the step of guiding includes sliding a one-piece elongate body of the sizing mechanism attached to the balloon in a proximal to distal direction over the wire guide.3. The method of wherein the step of injecting includes injecting the contrast fluid from the one-piece elongate body into the body structure at a location proximal to the balloon.4. The method of wherein the size of the inflated balloon includes an outer diameter dimension claim 1 , and the size of the body structure includes an inner diameter dimension defined by an inner wall of the body structure.5. The method of further comprising a step of forming a seal between the balloon and the inner wall via the inflating of the balloon.6. The method of wherein the step of forming a seal further includes forming the seal via conforming a shape of the balloon to a non-circular shape defined by the inner wall of the ...

POSTUROGRAPHIC SYSTEM USING A BALANCE BOARD

A stabilometric system is provided that uses a balance platform to detect problems in the vestibular system via data capture, data visualization and mathematical analysis of data, the system having means for data capture that obtain customized records and store data resulting from the readings of the sensors of the balance platform, means for displaying the data obtained using stabilometric tests on a screen that is controlled by a computer, and means for processing the data obtained from the measurements. 1. A stabilometric system using a balance platform to detect an abnormality in the vestibular system of a person standing on the balance platform , comprising:means for capturing data relative to weight distribution of the person on the balance platform over time via one or more sensors located at the balance platform;means for displaying the captured data on a screen that is controlled by a computer; andmeans for processing the captured data to determine the abnormality in the vestibular system.2. The stabilometric system according to claim 1 , wherein the balance platform comprises:a Wii balance board that supports a maximum weight of 150 Kg,a plurality of pressure sensors; anda Bluetooth configured to communicate with the means for processing the captured data.3. The stabilometric system according to claim 1 , wherein the data displayed on the screen controlled by computer are represented in at least one of a statistical and a graphical way.4. The stabilometric system according to claim 1 , wherein the means for processing the captured data comprise means for determining the abnormality in the vestibular system based on the weight distribution of the person in the stability and posture of the person.5. A method of detecting an abnormality in the vestibular system of a person standing on a balance platform claim 1 , comprising:capturing data relative to weight distribution of the person on the balance platform over time via one or more sensors located at the ...

Gait analysis system and methods

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

LOAD-DETECTING ORTHOSIS

A loading-detecting orthosis includes a sensor that generates sensor signals and that has sensor elements in pressure areas. The loading-detecting orthosis further includes sensor signal-evaluating electronics that are designed to indicate critical loading. The sensor signal-evaluating electronics are designed to ascertain characteristic values regarding pressure loading events detected at least per pressure area by way of the sensor elements, to form a sum value into which the characteristic values are incorporated by amount in weighted form such that at least three different weights are used, and to generate an alert signal when the sum value exceeds a certain amount. 110-. (canceled)11. A loading-detecting orthosis comprising:a sensor; andsensor signal-evaluating electronics; the sensor includes sensor elements in a plurality of pressure areas and configured to generate sensor signals; and', ascertaining characteristic values regarding pressure loading events detected, at least per pressure area of the plurality of pressure areas, by way of the sensor elements;', 'weighting the characteristic values using at least three different weights to form weighted characteristic values;', 'forming a sum value based on the weighted characteristic values; and', 'generating an alert signal when the sum value exceeds a stipulated amount., 'the sensor signal-evaluating electronics are configured to indicate critical loading by performing the following], 'wherein12. The loading-detecting orthosis of claim 11 , wherein the sensor signal-evaluating electronics are furthermore designed such that characteristic values are classified through comparison with a multiplicity of threshold values claim 11 , and the weighting is performed based on the classification such that greater weightings are obtained as the characteristic values become larger.13. The loading-detecting orthosis of claim 12 , wherein the classification is performed to obtain a single classified characteristic value ...

MECHANICAL FUSE FOR SURGICAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS

Devices and methods for tissue and graft procedures are provided that are designed to fail under a certain amount of force, providing sensory feedback that a particular activity may be providing too much stress on a surgical implant. For example, a surgical implant can include a sacrificial element in the form of a filament designed to break when a certain threshold value of force is met or exceeded, while a second filament that has the ability to withstand higher values of force, is able to maintain the repair after the first filament fails. In other embodiments, the sacrificial element includes a filament engagement mechanism associated with a suture anchor configured to fail at a threshold value of force, and a second filament engagement mechanism of the anchor can maintain the repair after the first one fails. Many implants configurations are provided, as are various surgical methods incorporating sacrificial elements. 1. A surgical implant , comprising:an implantable body having at least one passageway extending at least partially therethrough;a repair filament disposed in the at least one passageway of the implantable body, the repair filament forming a repair loop configured to connect the implantable body and a tissue, the repair filament having a first maximum load-bearing capacity; anda sacrificial element associated with at least one of the implantable body and the repair filament, the sacrificial element being configured to carry an applied load of at least one of the repair filament and the tissue, the sacrificial element having a second maximum load-bearing capacity that is lower than the first maximum load-bearing capacity of the repair filament such that the sacrificial element is configured to produce sensory feedback in response to the applied load of the at least one of the repair filament and the tissue exceeding the second maximum load-bearing capacity.2. The surgical implant of claim 1 , wherein the sacrificial element comprises a sacrificial ...

PERIPHERAL SENSORY AND SUPERSENSORY REPLACEMENT SYSTEM

A sensor-based quantification and analysis system includes an input device including a plurality of sensors that generate an input based on a force. The input device also includes a transmission device that transmits force information based on the input. The system also includes an output device that receives the force information. A processing unit selects, for each of the plurality of sensors, one of a plurality of levels of a likelihood of tissue damage based on the force and a predetermined time period. Further, the output device includes a display that presents or logs the one of the plurality of levels of the likelihood of tissue damage for each of the plurality of sensors. 1. A sensor-based quantification and analysis system , comprising: a plurality of sensors, each sensor for generating an input based on a force; and', 'a transmission device for transmitting force information based on the inputs;, 'an input device including'}a processing unit for receiving the force information and selecting, based on the force information, one of a plurality of levels of a sensation; andan output device including a stimulator for presenting the level of the sensation and the location of the sensors via a stimulus, to provide a neuroplastic effect.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the input device includes a sensor for sensing supersensory data;the transmission device is configured for transmitting supersensory information based on the supersensory data; andthe processing unit is configured for receiving the supersensory information and selecting the level of the sensation based on the force information and the supersensory information.3. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe input device includes a temperature sensor for generating a temperature input based on a temperature;the transmission device is configured for transmitting temperature information based on the temperature input; andthe processing unit is configured for receiving the temperature information and selecting ...

VAGINAL CANAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE

The Vaginal Canal Measurement Device is the only product of its kind to give an accurate evaluation of women's vaginal opening without the need for doctor to patient contact or guessing. The Vaginal Canal Measurement Device is uniquely designed to be a single-use product, to minimize exposure to bacteria. 1. A vaginal canal measurement device for single as well as multiple uses , said device comprising:a prong vaginal insert;a scale in a selected one of millimeter, centimeters and inches said scale connected to said prong vaginal insert.2. The vaginal canal measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein said device measures cervical expansion accurately and to measure the canal for vaginal tightening.3. The vaginal canal measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein said device comprises a disposable probe.4. The vaginal canal measurement device according to claim 2 , wherein said device is designed to be inserted into the vaginal canal closed and once inside the tool independently and gently opens causing the scale to slide and give an exact measurement reading.5. The vaginal canal measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein said device is designed to measure the width and depth of the vaginal canal.6. The vaginal canal measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein said device is a one-time use sterile item that reduces chances of infections caused by penetrations of the canal.7. The vaginal canal measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein said device measures a woman's pelvic cavity during the process of labor in order to ensure a dilation of ten centimeters claim 1 , as recommended claim 1 , to reduce the risk of injuries that can occur to both the mother and baby. The present invention is a medical device. More specifically, the present invention is a vaginal canal measurement device for single as well as multiple uses.There are currently no feasible products on the market that facilitates measuring the diameter size of the vaginal canal. ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS BASED ON THE TISSUE STIFFNESS

The present disclosure includes a medical device which can assist in detecting tissue properties. For example, the present disclosure includes a medical device which can detect biological properties associated with the health of a patient and the tissue being examined, as well as cancerous tissue for detecting cancer in a patient. In addition, the medical device of the present disclosure can be used for collecting the data needed to create a predictive model and imaging of the biological tissue being examined. 1. A medical device comprising:a glove body configured to fit over a hand of a user and at least one force sensor secured to at least one fingertip of the glove body on an exterior surface of the glove body;a displacement assessment sensor configured to collect data indicating displacement of the at least one fingertip as the at least one fingertip is pressed against the tissue of a patient wherein the displacement assessment sensor comprises a circumferential pressure sensor array located along the at least one fingertip of the glove body and comprised of a plurality of pressure sensors positioned a defined distance apart in a circumferential arrangement on the at least one fingertip of the glove, such that in use as the at least one fingertip is pressed against the tissue of a patient, more pressure sensors come into contact with the body of the patient indicative of an amount of the displacement;a processor configured to process data indicating a displacement of at least one fingertip as the at least one fingertip is pressed against the tissue of the patient obtained by the displacement assessment sensor and the at least one force sensor to determine an elastic modulus of the tissue, anda camera coupled to the glove body for capturing an image of the fingertip pressed against the tissue.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensors include at least one of:piezoelectric transducers and resistive transducers.3. The medical device of claim 1 ...

Intra-Operative Heart Size Measuring Tool

A heart size measuring tool includes a tubular body, a flexible measuring cord having length indicia, a measuring cord support mechanism movable between retracted and extended states with respect to the body, and an actuating mechanism to move the measuring cord support mechanism. When in the retracted state the measuring cord support mechanism is positioned within the tubular body with the measuring cord in a collapsed position. When the measuring cord support mechanism is in the extended state the measuring cord extends around a portion of a heart to be measured. A scale on the body can be used in connection with the indicia on the measurement cord to provide a reading of the heart size. 1inserting into a patient's body through a minimally invasive access port a heart measurement tool having a measurement device movable between extended and retracted states;positioning a distal end portion of the heart measurement tool adjacent to an apex of the patient's heart while the measurement device is in the retracted state;actuating the measurement tool to move the measurement device to the extended state around at least a portion of the patient's heart;determining the heart size measurement using the measurement device in the extended state; andactuating the measurement tool to move the measurement device to the retracted state; withdrawing the measurement tool from the patient's body.. A method for measuring a size of a patient's heart in connection with the implantation of a therapeutic device surrounding at least a portion of the heart, including: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/223,973 filed Jul. 29, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/698,689 filed Apr. 28, 2015 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,427,318 issued Aug. 30, 2016), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/261,173, filed on Jun. 29, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,044,169 issued Jun. 2, 2015), which is a United States national stage ...

FLUOROSCOPY-INDEPENDENT, ENDOVASCULAR AORTIC OCCLUSION SYSTEM

A system for deploying and selectively inflating a thoracic aortic balloon at a desired location within the thoracic aorta for resuscitative aortic occlusion, inferior to the left subclavian artery, without the aid of fluoroscopy is described. Using CT imaging data, a distance between readily identifiable and consistently located external landmarks of torso extent is measured. Next, using the same data, a second distance from the femoral artery to a desired aortic occlusion location inferior to the left subclavian artery is determined. A correlation between the external measure of torso extent and the desired intra-arterial (i.e. endovascular) distance within the torso is made. Using a nomogram, a calibrated endovascular resuscitative thoracic aortic occlusion system can be positioned to this desired location on any injured individual with end-stage shock and impending cardiovascular collapse or death without the aid of fluoroscopy for delivery or balloon inflation. 157-. (canceled)58. A vessel occlusion system for occluding a target blood vessel of a patient at a predetermined location to reduce blood flow to the patient's extremities , the system comprising:a balloon shaft including a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, the proximal end portion including a port, the balloon shaft also including pre-calibrated length indicia on an external surface;an occlusion balloon connected to the distal end portion, the port being in fluid communication with the occlusion balloon;a balloon inflation lumen extending along a length of the balloon shaft, the balloon inflation lumen being in fluid communication with the balloon and the port;a curved tip at the distal end, the curved tip configured to limit perforation of vessels as the balloon shaft is advanced through blood vessels of the patient toward and through the target blood vessel; anda nomogram correlating a first distance between at least two externally identifiable anatomic landmarks of humans of a pool of ...

Device and Method for Normalizing Implant Strain Readings to Assess Bone Healing

A device and method for treating a bone includes a bone plate including first and second portions joined to one another via a connecting portion, a rigidity of the connecting portion being less than rigidities of each of the first and second portions in combination with a first sensor mounted on the first portion measuring strain on the first portion and a second sensor mounted on the second portion measuring strain on the second portion. 116-. (canceled)17. A method , comprising:coupling a bone plate to a portion of bone with a first sensor of the bone plate positioned over a fracture site and a second sensor positioned over a healthy portion of the bone;measuring a strain on a first portion of the bone plate including the first sensor;measuring a strain on a second portion of the bone plate including the second sensor; anddetermining a ratio of the strain measured by the first sensor to the strain measured by the second sensor to normalize an effect of loads on the bone and determine a level of healing of the bone.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first and second portions are connected via a connecting portion which has a rigidity less than each of the first and second portions to reduce a level of strain transmitted between the first and second portions.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the bone plate has a length along a longitudinal axis thereof and a width transverse thereto claim 18 , the connecting portion having a width smaller than widths of the first and second portions.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the connecting portion is formed as a frangible link designed to fail when a torsion to which it is subjected exceeds a predetermined level.21. The method of claim 17 , wherein each of the first and second sensors is one of a MEM sensor claim 17 , a strain gauge and a powered chip connected to a printed circuit board.22. The device of claim 17 , wherein the first sensor includes a passively powered chip.23. The device of claim 17 , wherein ...

PROVISIONAL TIBIAL PROSTHESIS SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a provisional tibial prosthesis system for a set of prosthetic knee joints for implantation in a natural knee, the provisional tibial prosthesis system including a bearing component and a bearing support, the spacing of the bearing component from the bearing support is adjustable to allow for representation of a variety of different sized final tibial prostheses. In this system, only one provisional bearing component corresponding to each level of constraint is needed and shims are used to adjust the spacing of the bearing component from the beating support. The shims are slidably insertable between the bearing component and the bearing support in an anterior/posterior direction to allow for adjustment of the spacing of the bearing component from the bearing support. The number of provisional components needed during knee surgery is reduced and adjustment of the system only requires the knee joint to be distracted by a distance equal to the height of a particular shim. 1. (canceled)2. A tibial prosthesis system for implantation on a resected surface of a proximal tibia , the tibial prosthesis system comprising:a bearing component having a superior surface and an inferior surface;a base component having a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein the base component having a protrusion extending from the superior surface and configured to mate with a recess in the bearing component, the protrusion having a first feature configured to couple with a second feature of the bearing component when the protrusion is inserted into the recess to prevent significant relative movement between the bearing component and the base component in a medial/lateral direction and an anterior/posterior direction, and wherein the first feature and the second feature are configured to allow the bearing component to be movable relative to the base component in a proximal/distal direction; anda shim component insertable between the inferior surface of ...

Sensor-Based Athletic Activity Measurements

Determining pace or speed based on sensor data may include determining an amount of contact time a user's foot has with a workout surface such as the ground. Contact time may be determined by identifying samples in the sensor data that correspond to various events such as a heelstrike, a toe-off and a subsequent heelstrike. In one example, these events may be identified by determining a sequence of three sample values (e.g., a triplet) that exceeds corresponding thresholds. The validity of an identified triplet (e.g., heelstrike, toe-off and heelstrike) may be confirmed by determining whether a difference between a last event sample and a middle event sample is greater than a difference between the middle event sample and an initial event sample. Once confirmed, a contact time may be determined from the triplet. A linear or non-linear relationship may then be applied to the contact time to determine a speed or pace. 1. A method comprising:receiving a sensor output signal from a foot-based sensor device, wherein the sensor output signal comprises a plurality of samples;determining a sample rate corresponding to the sensor output signal;calculating a primary peak window size for identifying a first heelstrike event, wherein the primary peak window size is based on a ratio between a default sample rate and the sample rate corresponding to the sensor output signal;determining a sample shift amount for searching for a first toe-off event;determining a window width for searching for the first toe-off event;identifying the first toe-off event from a first toe-off search window, wherein the first toe-off search window starts at a current sample shifted by the sample shift amount and extends a sample amount corresponding to the window width;analyzing a plurality of heelstrike events and toe-off events to determine a performance metric, wherein the plurality of heelstrike events and toe-off events includes the first heelstrike event and the first toe-off event; andresponsive ...

SENSOR ARRAY FOR CONSOLIDATED FORCE MEASUREMENT

A method includes the steps of providing a number of force consolidators between an object and a surface, providing a number of force sensors, each in a different one of the force consolidators, measuring an output of the force sensors, and processing the output of the force sensors to determine a total force exerted between the object and the surface. The force consolidators are each configured to reduce a portion of a surface area of the object into a consolidated surface area such that forces exerted on the portion of the surface area are concentrated in the consolidated surface area. By using the force consolidators along with the force sensors, the total force exerted by the object on the surface may be easily measured using off-the-shelf force sensor technologies. 1. A method comprising:providing a plurality of force consolidators between an object and a surface, wherein each one of the plurality of force consolidators is configured to reduce a portion of a surface area of the object into a consolidated surface area at the surface such that forces exerted on the portion of the surface area are concentrated in the consolidated surface area;providing a plurality of force sensors, each one of the plurality of force sensors located between the object and the surface in a different one of the plurality of force consolidators;measuring an output of each one of the plurality of force sensors; andprocessing the output of each one of the plurality of force sensors to determine a total force exerted between the object and the surface.2. The method of wherein:each one of the plurality of force consolidators comprises an upper force consolidator layer and a lower force consolidator layer; andeach one of the plurality of force sensors is sandwiched between the upper force consolidator layer and the lower force consolidator layer of the one of the plurality of force consolidators in which it is provided.3. The method of wherein each one of the plurality of force sensors ...

METHODS OF LOCATING AND TRACKING ROBOTIC INSTRUMENTS IN ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS

In one embodiment of the invention, a method is disclosed to locate a robotic instrument in the field of view of a camera. The method includes capturing sequential images in a field of view of a camera. The sequential images are correlated between successive views. The method further includes receiving a kinematic datum to provide an approximate location of the robotic instrument and then analyzing the sequential images in response to the approximate location of the robotic instrument. An additional method for robotic systems is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method for indicating tool entrance into the field of view of a camera. 125-. (canceled)27. The robotic system of claim 26 , whereinthe tissue comprises a tumor;the first point is on a first external surface of the tumor;the second point is on a second external surface of the tumor; andthe comparing determines a diameter of the tumor.28. The robotic system of claim 26 , whereinthe tissue comprises an organ;the first point is on a first external surface of the organ;the second point is on a second external surface of the organ; andthe comparing determines a diameter of the organ.29. The robotic system of claim 26 , wherein the processor is programmed to:process sensor data of the first robotic tool by using the tool tracking system to generate the kinematics derived position information of the first robotic tool; andprocess sensor data of the second robotic tool by using the tool tracking system to generate the kinematics derived position information of the second robotic tool.30. The robotic system of claim 26 , further comprising:an image capture device for capturing a sequence of images of the first robotic tool and the second robotic tool at a surgical site;wherein the processor is programmed to process the sequence of images of the first robotic tool and the second robotic tool at the surgical site by using the tool tracking system to generate the image derived position information of the first and ...

COVERED HEART VALVE SIZER

A heart valve sizer and sizer cover are provided for determining the size of a heart valve annulus. The valve sizer can include a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, a sizing element coupled to the distal end of the shaft, the sizing element being movable between a first retracted position and a second expanded position, and a sizer cover. The sizer cover can be formed from a continuous sheet of material configured to surround at least a portion of the sizing element of the heart valve sizer so as to guard against entanglement of the sizing element with structures of a human heart. 1. A heart valve sizer , comprising:a handle;a shaft extending distally from the handle to a distal end;a distal sizing element coupled to the distal end of the shaft, the sizing element being size-adjustable between a first, radially-retracted configuration and a second, radially-expanded configuration; anda sizer cover having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being associated with the shaft, and the distal end extending distally around at least a portion of the sizing element so as to provide a guard against entanglement of the sizing element with structures of a human heart.2. The heart valve sizer of claim 1 , wherein the sizer cover comprises an elastomeric material configured to expand and contract in response to conversion of the sizing element between its first claim 1 , radially-retracted configuration and its second claim 1 , radially-expanded configuration.3. The heart valve sizer of claim 3 , wherein the distal end of the sizer cover is pleated.4. The heart valve sizer of claim 1 , wherein the sizer cover comprises a woven basket made of shape-memory alloy wires configured to expand and contract in response to conversion of the sizing element between its first claim 1 , radially-retracted configuration and its second claim 1 , radially-expanded configuration.5. The heart valve sizer of claim 4 , further comprising a cap positioned at a distal ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SIZING AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE

A method for selecting size of an orthotic for a foot is described, where the method comprises collecting certain measurements for a foot, such as a length lcorresponding to a distance from a proximal point of the heel to a base of a metatarsal head and, optionally, a width w corresponding to a distance from the medial edge of the foot at approximately the base of the first metatarsal head to the lateral edge of the foot at approximately the base of the fifth metatarsal head, and, optionally, a height h corresponding to the height of the lateral foot arch relative to ground. The height h is measured, in some cases, with the foot in an adjusted or restored condition. The measurements are used to recommend or to select a size of an orthotic product. 1. A method for selecting size of a foot orthotic , comprising:{'sub': '1', 'determining a length lcorresponding to a distance from a back of a heel to approximately a base of a metatarsal head of a foot;'}determining a height h of a lateral arch of the foot, the height h corresponding to a distance between a surface on which the foot is placed to a plantar surface of the foot approximately at an intersection defined by a lateral cuneiform bone, a navicular bone and a cuboid bone;{'sub': '1', 'selecting a foot orthotic size based on length land height h.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the length lis taken as the distance from the back of the heel to the base of the first metatarsal head.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the length lis taken as the distance from the back of the heel to the base to the base of the fifth metatarsal head.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the length lis taken from a most proximal point of the base of the heel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a height h comprises determining the height h corresponding to a distance between a surface on which the foot is placed to a plantar surface of the foot in an area lateral to the intersection of the lateral cuneiform claim 1 , navicular ...

BIOIMPEDANCE CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT

Apparatus is disclosed for measuring the circumference of a limb of an individual, e.g., the individual's arm and/or calf. The apparatus uses one or more magnetic strips which surround the limb and contain magnetic coding of length information. Tension is applied to the magnetic strip by a tensioning assembly, which can be a pressure cuff or a stepping motor, and a magnetic read head reads the magnetic coding of length information from the strip. When used in a bioimpedance analysis procedure, the length information can be used to convert measured voltage differences into normalized bioimpedance values, e.g., resistivity values. 1. Apparatus for measuring the circumference of a limb of an individual comprising:(a) one or more magnetic strips, each of which, during use of the apparatus, surrounds the limb and each of which, along its length, comprises magnetic coding of length information;(b) a magnetic read head for each magnetic strip for reading the magnetic coding of length information from the strip; and(c) a tensioning assembly for setting the tension of the one or more magnetic strips.2. The apparatus of wherein the apparatus comprises two current-injecting electrodes and two voltage-measuring electrodes.3. The apparatus of further comprising a tension sensor for each magnetic strip.4. The apparatus of wherein the tensioning assembly comprises a pressure cuff.5. The apparatus of wherein the pressure cuff comprises a plurality of inflatable air stripes.6. The apparatus of wherein the inflatable air stripes are separately inflatable.7. The apparatus of wherein the pressure cuff comprises two current-injecting electrodes and two voltage-measuring electrodes.8. The apparatus of wherein the apparatus comprises a handle-shaped housing which has a middle portion and two side portions which extend away from the middle portion claim 1 , each side portion having a bottom which contacts the limb during use of the apparatus.9. The apparatus of wherein a magnetic strip is ...

METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESING THE QUALITY OF BALANCE

A method, device, and system for assessing the quality of balance, the device comprising a plate for receiving the feet of a subject and mounted on a plurality of pressure sensors measuring vertical forces applied to the plate, wherein the method comprises the following steps: measuring, by the pressure sensors thereof, vertical forces applied to the plate, at least before and while the subject mounts the device; calculating, according to the measured values, parameters that are relevant for the assessment, including at least one parameter relating to at least one slowdown in the rise of the values measured by the pressure sensors thereof when the subject mounts the device. 1131013. A method for assessing the balance of a subject , comprising at least one device including a plate () for receiving the feet of the subject and mounted on a plurality of pressure sensors () measuring vertical forces applied on the plate () when the subject mounts the device , and the method comprising:{'b': 51', '10', '13', '1, 'measuring (), with the pressure sensors (), vertical forces applied on the plate () at least when the subject mounts the device (), and'}{'b': 53', '10', '1, 'calculating () from these measured values, relevant parameters for the assessment, comprising at least one parameter relative to at least one slowdown in the rise of the values measured by the pressure sensors () when the subject mounts the device ().'}25310. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step () for calculating the parameters relating to at least one slowdown claim 1 , relates to at least one sigmoid (S) and/or at least one peak (P) in the rise of the values measured by the pressure sensors () claim 1 , when the subject mounts the device.35353010. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step for calculating () the relevant parameters for the assessment includes a step () claim 1 , for calculating the sum of the values measured by each of the pressure sensors ().450121535311. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FALL DETECTION

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

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE DEGREE OF OPENING OF THE CERVIX PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF LABOUR

A balloon catheter () of apparatus () for monitoring ripening of a cervix () in a female subject prior to the onset of labour in a pregnancy comprises a cervix engaging balloon located distally on a catheter (). The balloon () is located in the cervix () and inflated with air by a syringe () to a pressure of approximately 80 mmHg. As the cervix () commences to ripen an opening () extending through the cervix () increases in volume thus resulting in a fall in pressure in the cervix engaging balloon (). A microprocessor () in a housing on the catheter () monitors the pressure in the balloon at predetermined time intervals and determines the volume of the opening () extending through the cervix () from a look-up table. A communications module () in the housing transmits a signal at the end of each predefined time period indicative of the state of the cervix () for reception by a smart mobile phone which is configured by an app to display a representation of the current state of the cervix (). 1169-. (canceled)170. Apparatus for monitoring the degree of opening of the cervix in a female mammal , the apparatus comprising an inflatable first balloon configured for locating in the cervix , a pressure sensing means for monitoring a pressure indicative of the pressure of a compressible inflating medium in the first balloon , and a means for determining the degree of opening of the cervix from the pressure of the inflating medium monitored by the pressure sensing means , and for producing a signal indicative of the degree of opening of the cervix.171. Apparatus as claimed in in which the first balloon is of length to extend through the length of the cervix.172. Apparatus as claimed in in which a retaining means is provided for retaining the inflating medium in the first balloon after it has been inflated in the cervix to a first predefined pressure claim 170 , and preferably claim 170 , the retaining means comprises a first valve claim 170 , and preferably claim 170 , the ...

AIRWAY SIZING APPARATUS

An airway sizing apparatus () for determining a cross-sectional length () of an airway () of a subject () comprising: a guide rod assembly () including one or more control members () and a distal scale (); a collar assembly () disposed on the guide rod assembly, configured to radially expand and contract with activation of the one or more control members; wherein the collar assembly includes a collar indicator member () that moves linearly on the distal scale to indicate the cross-sectional length of the airway. 1. An airway sizing apparatus for determining a cross-sectional length of an airway of a subject , the airway sizing comprising:a guide rod assembly including one or more control members and a distal scale;a collar assembly including one or more wires disposed on or in the guide rod assembly, the one or more wires configured to radially expand and contract with activation of the one or more control members;wherein the collar assembly includes a collar indicator member that moves linearly on the distal scale to indicate the cross-sectional length of the airway.2. The airway sizing apparatus of further comprising:the one or more control members including a locking member configured to allow the collar assembly to only radially expand and remain in a radially expanded position until the locking member is unlocked.3. The airway sizing apparatus of further comprising:a transducer disposed near a distal end of the guide rod assembly, the transducer configured to produce an electronic signal corresponding to a position of the collar indicator member which is correlated to the cross-sectional length of the airway and communicate the position to a graphical user interface disposed outside the subject.4. The airway sizing apparatus of further comprising:the distal scale comprising a color-coded scale with three or more colors, each color corresponding to a discrete cross-sectional length value of the airway.5. The airway sizing apparatus of further comprising:a ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING INFLAMMATION AND/OR FIBROSIS

A method for evaluating a gastrointestinal tract of a subject may comprise using a sensor located in the subject to obtain data regarding qualities of a tissue of the gastrointestinal tract; using the obtained data, determining a measure of perfusion of blood in the tissue; using the obtained data, determining a measure of thickness of the tissue; using the measure of perfusion and the measure of thickness, determining a measure of inflammation of the tissue; and using one or more of the measure of perfusion, the measure of thickness, and the measure of inflammation, classifying a state of the tissue. 1. A method for evaluating a gastrointestinal tract of a subject , the method comprising:using a sensor located in the subject to obtain data regarding qualities of a tissue of the gastrointestinal tract;using the obtained data, determining a measure of perfusion of blood in the tissue;using the obtained data, determining a measure of thickness of the tissue;using the measure of perfusion and the measure of thickness, determining a measure of inflammation of the tissue; andusing one or more of the measure of perfusion, the measure of thickness, and the measure of inflammation, classifying a state of the tissue.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein classifying a state of the tissue includes classifying a fibrotic attribute of the tissue.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is an optical sensor located in a lumen of the gastrointestinal tract.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the measure of perfusion is a perfusion index claim 3 , wherein the perfusion index is a ratio of an amount of pulsatile light received by the sensor to an amount of total light received by the sensor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a measure of inflammation comprises:applying a first function to the measure of perfusion; andapplying a second function to the measure of thickness.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein determining a measure of inflammation further comprises adding ...

Sensor Assembly, Method, and Device for Monitoring Shear Force and Pressure on a Structure

Shear force and pressure on a structure are simultaneously monitored using signals received from sensors with antennas on the structure. For example, sensors and systems for monitoring shear force and pressure have applications including ulcer prevention associated with structures including shoes, prosthetics, wheel-chairs, and beds of bed-bound patients. 1. An antenna sensor assembly , comprising:a first structure and a second structure, wherein the first structure is connected to and spaced apart from the second structure by an intermediate structure;wherein the intermediate structure is configured to allow the first structure to displace laterally relative to the second structure in a first direction in response to a shear force;the first structure comprising a reflector, wherein the reflector comprises a reflector area; andthe second structure comprising a patch antenna wherein, the patch antenna comprises an antenna area that radiates an electromagnetic wave;wherein an overlapping area is a portion of the antenna area that is overlapped by the reflector area; andwherein the patch antenna and the reflector are configured such that resonant frequencies of the antenna sensor assembly are based on a position of the reflector with respect to the patch antenna; and.wherein lateral displacement of the first structure relative to the second structure in response to a shear force shifts a lateral position of the reflector relative to the patch antenna and thereby changes a size of the overlapping area.2. The antenna sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the resonant frequencies of the antenna sensor assembly are based on the overlapping area.3. The antenna sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate structure is configured to allow the first structure to displace vertically relative to the second structure.4. The antenna sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the patch antenna includes a radiation patch.5. The antenna sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...