145results about "Humidity sensors" patented technology

Embodiments include a method of diagnosing gastroparesis or suspected gastroparesis, the method comprising: obtaining data representing a time series of readings from gas sensing apparatus housed within a ingestible capsule device orally ingested by a subjected; processing the readings to detect one or more gastroparesis indicator spikes in the CO2 concentration with respect to time; based on the detected one or more gastroparesis indicator spikes in the CO2 concentration with respect to time, diagnosing gastroparesis or suspected gastroparesis.

A system for monitoring a subject in a physical space, the system including: a plurality of sensors for detecting movements of the subject in the physical space; a data processing system configured to: receive from the sensors signals representing detected movements of the subject in the physical space, process the received signals to determine corresponding movements of the subject in the physical space, and select an action from a plurality of predefined actions, based on the detected movement; and one or more output devices for outputting a prompt based on the selected predefined action for the subject.

Infusion devices and related medical devices, patient data management systems, and methods are provided for monitoring a physiological condition of a patient. An exemplary method of monitoring a physiological condition of a patient involves obtaining current measurement data for the physiological condition of the patient provided by a sensing arrangement, obtaining a user input indicative of one or more future events associated with the patient, and in response to the user input, determining a prediction of the physiological condition of the patient in the future based at least in part on the current measurement data and the one or more future events using one or more prediction models associated with the patient, and displaying a graphical representation of the prediction on a display device.

The application discloses a wearable urinary incontinence monitoring system based on multi-modal sensor fusion and relates to the technical field of urinary incontinence monitoring, and solves the problems that the existing urinary incontinence monitoring cannot be carried out in daily life and has poor monitoring precision, and the scheme points comprise a sensing diaper, a signal acquisition front end, a user mobile terminal and a cloud management platform; the sensing diaper is used for collecting user urine leakage signals through a sensor; the signal acquisition front end is used for collecting user activity signals through the sensor, pre-processing the user urine leakage signals and the user activity signals to obtain user data and forwarding; the user mobile terminal is used for carrying out urine leakage frequency monitoring and user behavior activity monitoring through the user data to obtain a monitoring report, and uploading the monitoring report and the user data to the cloud management platform; the cloud management platform is used for establishing an electronic case through the monitoring report and the user data, and delivering analysis results to the user mobile terminal; and the monitoring precision can be improved through temperature data and pH data.

Systems and methods for patient monitoring and repositioning are provided. The system includes a mattress with a cell array and a base board array to receive the cell array. The cell array includes a plurality of individually height- adjustable cells each having sensor surface configured to sense at least one biomarker of the patient while lying on the mattress. The system also includes a main unit in communication with each cell of the cell array through the base board array. The main unit is configured to receive data from each of the cells, including measurements of the at least one biomarker, and independently control a height of each of the cells.

The present disclosure relates to a strip-like element configured to be fixedly or detachably provided to an absorbent hygiene article, such as a diaper, either internally or externally. The strip-like element comprises at least one sensing element for acquiring information related to excretion in the hygiene article, such as a diaper, the sensing element having a capacitive electrode, a signal line and a ground element, such as a ground electrode and / or a ground line. The capacitive electrode and the ground element are for measuring impedance. The capacitive electrode is electrically connected to the signal line. The sensing element further comprises a shielding member arranged between the signal line and the ground element. The strip-like element is configured to cause the potential of the shielding member to oscillate in synchronism with the potential of the signal line.

According to an aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method (200) of determining a concentration of glucose in blood of a subject, the method comprising: acquiring (202) first measurement data indicative of a response resulting from an interaction of an electromagnetic (EM) signal with blood of the subject in a body part of the subject; acquiring (204) second measurement data indicative of at least one parameter associated with the subject; and inferring (206) a concentration of glucose in the blood of the subject from the first measurement data and the second measurement data using a predictive model, the predictive model having been trained to infer a concentration of glucose in the blood of the subject from the first measurement data and the second measurement data.

A drowsiness estimation information correction device includes: a drowsiness estimation information acquisition unit that acquires drowsiness estimation information that is based on an eyelid movement of a subject; and a drowsiness estimation information correction unit that calculates corrected drowsiness estimation information obtained by correcting the drowsiness estimation information with humidity information indicating humidity in a surrounding environment of the subject.

The invention relates to a portable device (200) which is designed to be carried on the body of a child (300), said child being a baby or a small child. The device comprises: one or more sensors (412, 414, 416) for detecting multiple vital parameters of the child, wherein the vital parameters at least comprise the heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate; analysis software (408) which is configured so as to predict at least one current or future physiological state of the child as a function of the heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate measured by the sensors; and an interface (403, 404) for transmitting the prediction result relating to the at least one physiological state to a mobile telecommunication device (302) of a user and / or to a server computer system.

A patient interface comprises one or more electronic components for monitoring, diagnosing and / or treating a patient, the one or more electronic components being provided in, or on, one or more of a plenum chamber, a seal-forming structure and a positioning and stabilising structure of the patient interface; wherein the patient interface comprises and / or is communicable with a power system for powering the one or more electronic components.

The invention relates to a medical system (15) comprising a medical instrument (16), preferably an electromedical instrument (17) or electrosurgical instrument (18). At least one magnetic field sensor (30), which is preferably in the form of a quantum magnetometer or an NVCD sensor, is provided on a tool part (19) of the instrument. Each magnetic field sensor (30) is designed to detect a magnetic field (38) emanating from the electromedical instrument (17) and / or from a biological tissue (20) and to provide a corresponding sensor signal (S), preferably an optical sensor signal (Sopt), which can be evaluated by means of an evaluation device (35). The evaluation device (35) determines at least one operating parameter (EP). The at least one operating parameter (EP) describes the biological tissue (20) and / or the effect generated by the medical instrument (16) or the tool part (19) on the biological tissue (20). For example, an operating parameter (EP) can describe the tissue type, a temporal and / or local change in the tissue, or the current temperature (T) or a local and / or temporal change in the temperature (T) of the biological tissue (20). Such operating parameters (EP) can be monitored very dynamically by measuring the magnetic field.

The present disclosure relates to an intelligent internet of things (IoT) monitoring system, and in particular to techniques (e.g., systems, methods, computer program products storing code or instructions executable by one or more processors) for the implementation of an IoT solution to manage urinary incontinence. Some aspects are directed to the concept of a management platform that allows for end users such as health care providers, caretakers, or medical personnel to manage and monitor one or more subjects through one or more client devices using a network of sensors and IoT devices. Other aspects are directed the concept of a data analysis system configured to train and deploy one or more prediction models for analysis and tracking metrics of health or wellbeing for the one or more subjects.

An apparatus (30) for controlling an electroencephalography, EEG, measurement, comprises interface circuitry (32) configured to receive an input signal comprising information indicative of a behavior of a user based on an output signal of a sensor. Further, the apparatus (30) comprises processing circuitry (34) configured to detect a possible disturbance of the EEG measurement based on the received input signal and to trigger an output to the user to inform the user about the possible disturbance of the EEG measurement.

The present invention relates to a measuring device for bio-diffused substances, the measuring device comprising a measuring chamber, a sensor, and an evaluation device, wherein the measuring chamber has at least one top opening for discharge and a bottom opening for direct or indirect contact with a living body, the area of ​​the top opening being smaller than that of the bottom opening, the measuring chamber further comprising at least one third opening for forming a bottom-open structure in the measuring chamber during measurement, the sensor located in the peripheral wall of the measuring chamber and used to measure the concentration of a substance diffused from a living body, and the evaluation device being coupled to the sensor.

The system and associated method includes a durable component, an indicator component including an indicator zone with at least one colorimetric analyte sensing element, at least one moisture sensor, and a fluid collection reservoir. The durable component houses at least one spectrophotometer, a computing system, and a means for electronic communication between the computing system and at least one external device. The indicator component includes at least one colorimetric analyte sensing element and a fluid transfer layer in fluid communication with the indicator zone, and is arranged and configured for attachment to the durable component. Additionally, the moisture sensor is arranged and configured to communicate the presence of moisture to initiate a predetermined delay in measuring the concentration of the at least one analyte. The fluid collection reservoir is releasable from at least one of the indicator component and the durable component at a predetermined break point for clinical analysis.

In one embodiment, there is provided a device for performing a plurality of respiratory diagnostic tests, comprising: a housing, a sensor assembly, and control circuitry configured to receive signals from the sensor assembly; wherein the device has a first configuration in which the device is configured to perform a first respiratory diagnostic test and a second configuration in which the device is configured to perform a second respiratory diagnostic test, wherein in the first configuration an airflow channel is defined through the device housing, the sensor assembly being configured to measure at least a first property of air in the airflow channel during the first respiratory diagnostic test, and wherein in the second configuration the airflow channel is modified relative to the first configuration, the sensor assembly being used to measure at least a second property of air in the airflow channel during the second respiratory diagnostic test. In another embodiment there is provided a stand-alone device is designed for performing an impulse oscillometry test.

The system comprises an intracavity device with an insertable portion having on its outer surface a sensor module which comprises at least a sensor of temperature, humidity or both; a second group of sensors comprising at least a volume sensor, a pressure sensor or both, wherein the fluid flows through the volume and / or pressure sensors; a fluid insufflation module; and a monitoring and control of the homeostasis module connected to the sensor module and to the second group of sensors and which comprises a processing unit.The method comprises insufflating fluid into the cavity, to maintain a working volume and maintain the homeostasis of the cavity in a continuous manner, in particular the distensibility, temperature and humidity.

A monitor device for coupling to a sensor assembly of an ostomy appliance is disclosed. The monitor device comprises a housing, a processor arranged in said housing, and an appliance interface configured for coupling the monitor device to the sensor assembly. The appliance interface comprises a plurality of terminals for connecting with a plurality of electrodes of the sensor assembly. Further, the monitor device comprises a three-axis accelerometer configured to generate a position signal. Further, a method for determining a rotational offset of a sensor assembly relative to an ostomy and a system comprising a monitor device and a sensor assembly is disclosed.

The invention relates to a PCB (2) for a clip (1) for attachment to an absorbent article (4), comprising a battery module (26), an impedance and electrochemical sensing module (21), a gas sensing module (22), a motion and position sensing module (23), and a temperature sensing module (24) to obtain a first, second, third, and fourth measurement signal, and a main control unit (29) to control the modules (21, 22, 23, 24) and to determine an output based on the measurement signals, the main control unit (29) comprising a communication unit to exchange the measurement signals and / or output with an external device and / or server by means of an RF module, gateway, and WPAN protocol, and / or serial data transmission.The PCB (2) comprises conductive pads (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36), with the first and second conductive pads (31, 32) for impedance measurement, the third and fourth conductive pads (33, 34) for charging the battery module (26), the first and fifth conductive pads (31, 35) for detecting the attachment of the absorbent article (4), and the fifth and sixth conductive pads (35, 36) for serial data transmission and impedance measurement, or comprises conductive pads (31, 32, 33, 34) with the first and second conductive pads (31, 32) for impedance measurement, attachment detection, and serial data transmission, and the third and fourth conductive pads (33, 34) for charging. The invention further relates to a clip (1) with the PCB (2).

Systems, devices, and methods of the present application relate to the diagnostic measurement of condition for pressure ulcers. Preferred embodiments utilize pressure measurements at body locations to determine a diagnostic pressure ulcer value. A pressure sensor device generates patient pressure data that is processed by a data processor which utilizes a diagnostic function to determine the diagnostic value that indicates whether corrective action is needed to prevent pressure ulcer formation. One or more sensor devices can be attached to a patient to measure to transmit data for further processing.

A pulse wave transit time measurement device includes a neck band, a pair of electrocardiographic electrodes detecting an electrocardiographic signal, a photoplethysmographic sensor detecting a pulse wave signal, and a pulse wave transit time calculator calculating a pulse wave transit time based on a peak time difference between the electrocardiographic signal detected by the electrocardiographic electrodes and the pulse wave signal detected by the photoplethysmographic sensor. The photoplethysmographic sensor is positioned in or substantially in a central region of the neck band at a location at which the photoplethysmographic sensor is in contact with a neck of a user at or near a midline of the neck on the backside when the neck band is worn around the neck of the user.

A method for adjusting heart rate measurement accuracy of a wearable device includes: obtaining, by a data module, a plurality of pieces of data including user activity data, user information, and environment conditions related to a user from a plurality of data sources; determining a skin attribute of the user based on the obtained plurality of pieces of data; emitting, by a transmitter module, infrared (IR) radiation and visible light at an intensity level for measuring a heart rate of the user; receiving, by a receiver module, scattered IR radiation resulting from interaction of the transmitted IR radiation and the transmitted visible light based on a skin condition of the user and the environment conditions; determining, by a correlation module, a scattered radiation vector based on the scattered IR radiation; determining, by a detection module, a wavelength of the visible light to be adjusted based on the scattered radiation vector; and adjusting, by the transmitter module, the wavelength of the visible light.

Disclosed are methods and devices that are useful for determining exhaled breath temperature (EBT). A device for determining EBT comprises a conduit defining an air passage, a heat collector inside it, a mouthpiece associated with the conduit such that exhaled air directed into the air passage by the mouthpiece can exchange heat with the heat collector, a temperature determiner configured to determine a temperature of the heat collector, and a controller for receiving the temperature of the heat collector, and for calculating a temperature indicative of the temperature of the exhaled air.

System for eye tracking during sleep and in altered states of consciousness comprising an eye tracking device including a wearable eye mask comprising an eye mask casing with a form fit border configured for placing over a person's eyes, the eye mask casing and form fit border being opaque configured to prevent light from entering inside of the eye mask casing when worn in a form fit manner by the wearer, an electronic control and communications system and power source for transmission and reception of data with a computing system, a humidifier mounted on an inner side of the eye mask casing, eye tracking sensors mounted on an inner side of a front panel of the eye mask casing, and an infrared illumination source mounted on an inner side of the eye mask casing and configured to illuminate a position of the eyes of a person wearing the eye tracking device

The physiological monitor may assess the degree of muscular, musculoskeletal, and / or biomechanical strain experienced by a user during strength training, for example, using motion patterns detected by a wearable monitor during strength training activities. Quantifying the strain experienced can be advantageously used to provide coaching recommendations, update daily strain metrics, or take other countermeasures.

The invention relates to a device for acting on at least parts of the body of a user, in particular with medical-cosmetic radiation and / or by mechanical influence, comprising means for acting on the human body, which have adjustable operating parameters, and a controller, which is connected to the means for acting and sets the operating parameters. A device for acting on at least parts of the body of a user, which device can be set to the needs of the user, in particular even during operation, is provided according to the invention in that at least one microphone is provided, by means of which voice inputs of the user for controlling the operating parameters can be captured, and in that the microphone is connected to an evaluation unit, which converts voice inputs captured by the microphone into control commands for the means for acting.

The present disclosure relates to a strip element configured to be internally or externally, fixedly or removably provided to an absorbent hygiene article, such as a diaper. The strip element comprises at least one sensing element for obtaining excretion-related information in a hygiene article such as a diaper, the sensing element having a capacitor electrode, a signal line, and a ground element such as a ground electrode and / or ground line. The capacitor electrode and the ground element are for measuring an impedance. The capacitor electrode is electrically connected to the signal line. The sensing element further comprises a shielding component provided between the signal line and the ground element. The strip element is configured such that an electric potential of the shielding component synchronously oscillates with an electric potential of the signal line.

A respiratory assistance device is configured to provide a flow of gas. The apparatus has: a flow generator operable to generate a flow of gas; a breathing catheter; a mouthpiece attachment for respiratory training connected to the respiratory catheter; and a controller. The controller is configured to control the flow of gas delivered to the mouthpiece attachment to control aerodynamic resistance provided at the mouthpiece attachment when a user performs one or more steps of respiratory training. The respiratory training may include normal breathing, tidal breathing, maximum ventilation breathing, halitus, fixed positive expiratory pressure (PEP)-resistant breathing, oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP)-resistant breathing, slow deep inspiration, and / or labial breathing.

According to an aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method (200) of determining a concentration of glucose in a subject's blood, the method comprising: acquiring (202) first measurement data indicative of a response resulting from an electromagnetic (EM) signal interacting with the subject's blood in a body part of the subject; acquiring (204) second measurement data indicative of at least one parameter associated with the subject; and using (206) a predictive model to infer a concentration of glucose in the subject's blood from the first measurement data and the second measurement data, the predictive model having been trained to infer a concentration of glucose in the subject's blood from the first measurement data and the second measurement data.