301results about "Humidity sensors" patented technology

A wearable device consists of a smart band and a display unit. The smart band comprises a microbial biosensor, a particulate matter sensor, an enviro sensor, a physiological sensor, a biofluid sensor, a biokinetics sensor, a lifestyle sensor, and a single board computer. The microbial biosensor detects, measures, and monitors microorganisms, and a sterilizer kills pathogens. The particulate matter sensor detects, measures, and monitors a set of suspended particles in the surrounding air. The enviro sensor monitors environmental conditions surrounding the user. The biofluid sensor detects, measures, and monitors biological fluid parameters of the user. The physiological sensor detects, measures, and monitors physiological parameters of the user. The biokinetics sensor detects, measures, and monitors physical activities of the user. The lifestyle sensor detects, measures, and monitors healthy lifestyle activities of the user. The wearable device allows for continuous monitoring of user health for accurate clinical outcomes and wellness programs.

A wearable electronic device, a system and methods of monitoring with a wearable electronic device. The device includes a hybrid wireless communication module with wireless communication sub-modules to selectively acquire location data from both indoor and outdoor sources, as well as a wireless communication sub-module to selectively transmit an LPWAN signal to provide location information based on the acquired data. The device may also include one or more sensors to collect one or more of environmental data, activity data and physiological data. The device may transmit some or all of its acquired data to a larger system, including a cloud-based server to, in addition to providing location-based data, be used as a part of a predictive health care protocol to correlate changes in acquired data to salient indicators of the health of a wearer of the device. In one form, the predictive health care protocol uses a machine learning model.

Infusion devices and related medical devices, patient data management systems, and methods are provided for monitoring a physiological condition of a patient. An exemplary infusion device includes an actuation arrangement operable to deliver fluid to a user, a communications interface to receive measurement data indicative of a physiological condition of the user, a sensing arrangement to obtain contextual measurement data, and a control system coupled to the actuation arrangement, the communications interface and the sensing arrangement to determine a command for autonomously operating the actuation arrangement in a manner that is influenced by the measurement data and the contextual measurement data and autonomously operate the actuation arrangement in accordance with the command to deliver the fluid to the user.

A mask apparatus that is configured to prevent airborne pathogens from reaching an individual by actively mitigating airborne droplets that have a pathogen. In one example, the mask apparatus comprises a sensor device, a mitigator device, and a controller. The sensor device comprises an aerosol detector that is configured to perform a light measurement of an airborne aerosol droplet in an area proximate to the wearable apparatus. The mitigator device is configured to initiate a mitigation action directed at the airborne aerosol droplet. The controller is data communication with the sensor device and the mitigator device. The controller is configured to determine that the airborne aerosol droplet has a pathogen based at least in part on the light measurement captured by the sensor device and cause the mitigator device to initiate the mitigation action based on the airborne aerosol droplet having the pathogen.

A program causes a computer to perform processing of: acquiring an endoscopic image obtained by capturing a subject using an endoscope; extracting region-of-interest information from the acquired endoscopic image; acquiring a three-dimensional medical image obtained by capturing an inside of a body of the subject using at least one of X-ray CT, X-ray cone beam CT, MRI-CT, and an ultrasonic diagnostic device; deriving position information in a coordinate system of the three-dimensional medical image specified by the region-of-interest information and the three-dimensional medical image; and storing the region-of-interest information and the three-dimensional medical image in association with each other based on the derived position information and a capturing time point of each of the endoscopic image and the three-dimensional medical image.

A mobile edge computing system, a communication network and a method of using a mobile edge computing device. The mobile edge computing system includes a communication module that establishes signal communication over numerous wireless communication protocols at least one of which uses a low power wide area network protocol. A logic device is made up of a distributed set of processing units including both a central processing unit and one or more processors configured for performing machine learning operations the latter of which include one or more of a graphical processor unit and a tensor processing unit. When the system receives event data that has been acquired by one or more of the communication module and a sensor, the system executes a trained machine learning model and conveys, using the low power wide area network protocol, an output that has been produced by the trained machine learning model.

The present disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a flexible element, and a sensing element adjacent to the flexible element and configured to detect a biosignal. The electronic device also includes an active component in the flexible element and electrically connected with the sensing element. A method of manufacturing an electronic device is also disclosed.

A wearable electronic device, a system and methods of monitoring with a wearable electronic device. The device includes a hybrid wireless communication module with wireless communication sub-modules to selectively acquire location data from both indoor and outdoor sources, as well as a wireless communication sub-module to selectively transmit an LPWAN signal to provide location information based on the acquired data. The device may also include one or more sensors to collect one or more of environmental data, activity data and physiological data. The device may transmit some or all of its acquired data to a larger system, including a cloud-based server to, in addition to providing location-based data, be used as a part of a predictive health care protocol to correlate changes in acquired data to salient indicators of the health of a wearer of the device. In one form, the predictive health care protocol uses a machine learning model.

The invention relates to the technical field of baby nursing, and provides an obstetrical baby cleaning and nursing system which comprises a sensor module, a cleaning control module, a cleaning execution module and a power management module. The sensor module is used for collecting physiological data such as humidity, temperature, pressure and conductivity of baby skin; the cleaning control module is used for performing data fusion and analysis on the physiological parameters and combining a multi-level judgment mechanism to determine whether cleaning operation needs to be performed or not; the cleaning execution module executes a corresponding cleaning task according to an instruction of the cleaning control module, and it is guaranteed that the cleaning process is completed smoothly; when cleaning is needed, the path planning module is responsible for planning a cleaning path of the cleaning equipment and optimizing the cleaning path by analyzing the distribution condition of humidity and pressure; and the power management module provides stable power support for the whole system to ensure normal operation of each module.

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.

Provided are a wireless ultrasound probe and a control method thereof, and in particular, a wireless ultrasound probe and a control method thereof, the wireless ultrasound probe including a battery circuit, a switching circuit, a pulse circuit, a transducer, a capacitor, and a discharge module, wherein the switching circuit is configured to generate a high voltage used by the pulse circuit to output a transmission signal and store the high voltage in the capacitor, and the discharge module is configured to detect whether a first event has occurred that causes damage to the wireless ultrasound probe due to the high voltage stored in the capacitor, and in response to detecting the first event, start a discharge operation for discharging the high voltage stored in the capacitor.

Embodiments may relate to an intelligent patient monitoring system, which may include a weight support device, a computer, and a display. The weight support device supports a patient and includes a sensor grid layer with a plurality of sensors to measure pressure data. The computer predicts a pressure injury outcome and / or a fall outcome based on the pressure data. The pressure injury outcome includes a prediction of risk of the patient developing a pressure injury. The fall outcome includes a prediction of risk of the patient experiencing a fall. The computer may utilize a machine learning model to determine either or both outcomes. The display presents a notification generated based on the pressure injury outcome or fall outcome. The notification indicates that an adjustment of a positioning of the patient is needed to aid in the prevention of the pressure injury or the fall.

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.

Garments or footwear with active temperature control include one or more heating or cooling elements, one or more batteries, and one or more power receivers. Circuitry of the garment of footwear is configured to control the delivery of power to the one or more heating or cooling elements to heat or cool one or more portions of the garment associated with the one or more heating or cooling elements.

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.

A head-mounted display system includes a head-mounted display unit a display that, in use, is held in an operational position over a user's face. The head-mounted display system further comprises a flow generator configured to generate a flow of air, and an air guide arrangement coupled to the flow generator to enable the flow generator to direct air to, or draw air from, one or more selected areas in proximity of the head-mounted display system.

The present invention relates to an access management system that determines whether to approve a user's authentication request for a management space based on biometric data measured by multiple smart wearable devices. The system includes a smart mask with a temperature sensor, a fan system for air circulation, and an external indicator for fan status, as well as a wireless headset with an additional temperature sensor. The management server verifies authentication conditions using biometric data and public database authentication data. The fan system dynamically adjusts airflow based on the user's biometric and environmental data, while the external indicator provides real-time feedback. The system enhances accuracy by incorporating body temperature correction from the wireless headset and calculating a comprehensive health score. By eliminating manual QR code scanning and improving body temperature measurement accuracy, the invention enhances authentication efficiency, user convenience, and access security while enabling continuous biometric monitoring.

A system for monitoring medical conditions including pressure ulcers, pressure-induced ischemia and related medical conditions comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect one or more patient characteristic including at least position, orientation, temperature, acceleration, moisture, resistance, stress, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygenation, a host for processing the data received from the sensors together with historical patient data to develop an assessment of patient condition and suggested course of treatment, including either suspending or adjusting turn schedule based on various types of patient movement. The sensor can include bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers, as well as resistive, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and other sensing devices, depending on whether the sensor is located on the patient or the support surface, and for what purpose.

Introduced are a bed device system and methods for: gathering human biological signals, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyzing the gathered human biological signals; and controlling the bed device system, e.g., a temperature of the bed device, based on the analysis.

Sensor arrangements for a user monitoring system and methods of making thereof are described herein. In one variation, the method comprises providing an interconnected array of bases. For each base, the method includes applying a conductive material to a recessed portion in the base to form at least one conductive region. At least one sensor can be coupled to the at least one conductive region. A conductive member can be coupled to the at least one conductive region. An encapsulating material can be dispensed onto the base, thereby encapsulating the at least one sensor and at least a portion of the conductive member in the recessed portion.

A body composition detection method and a device (100) are provided. The device (100) includes a housing (2), a support layer, and at least one detector (101, 102, 103, or 104). The detector (101, 102, 103, or 104) includes an impedance measurement assembly and a dehumidification assembly. The support layer includes a processor. Both the impedance measurement assembly and the dehumidification assembly are electrically connected to the processor. The impedance measurement assembly, the dehumidification assembly, and the processor are all disposed inside the housing (2). The impedance measurement assembly is embedded on an upper surface of the housing (2). An upper surface of the impedance measurement assembly is flush with or higher than the upper surface of the housing (2). The upper surface of the impedance measurement assembly is in contact with a human body during measurement. Because moisture on a body surface greatly affects body impedance measurement, the dehumidification assembly removes the moisture on the body surface before body impedance is measured, and measurement is performed after the body surface is dried. This can improve accuracy of the body impedance measurement, and further can improve accuracy for detecting a body composition by using the body impedance.

The present invention relates to a portable breath gas and volatile substance analyzer, which includes a breath input part for inputting breath into the analyzer by blowing, a breath delivery part connected to the breath input part, a breath storage part connected to the breath delivery part, a sensor provided in the breath storage part for detecting breath, and a microcontroller connected to the sensor, and the microcontroller is used to receive breath data from the sensor to analyze data of gases and volatile substances.

The invention relates to a hygiene device, having a material body, which covers a region in the intended positioned state, and in particular has multiple plies (a, b, c) of material, in particular moisture absorption material, which is made of a plastic material, wood, paper, and / or granular material, wherein the hygiene device has at least one sensor (4) for measuring a parameter. It is proposed that the hygiene device has at least one transmitter module (5) on or in the material of the material body, the at least one sensor (4) is integrated in the transmitter module (5), and the transmitter module (5) is designed for the contactless transmission of sensor data of the at least one sensor (4) and without its own electrical energy source.

Systems and methods for determining the impact of air resistance on the power being produced by a body motion are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes measuring positions and orientations of a portion of the body in motion. The method further includes measuring pressure experienced by the portion of the body in motion. The motion further includes calculating a static pressure based on the measured pressures and correlated position and orientation measurements. The method further includes calculating a maximum pressure and calculating an air induced power exerted on the body in motion.

A biosensor includes a periodic crystalline structure first layer, and an amorphous crystalline structure second layer. The first and second layers are formed from a biocompatible silicone having a Young's Modulus E between 0.4 and 2.0 MPa. The biosensor has a pressure dependent NIR resonance peak shift of less than 15 nm over a field of view of 40°, and has an optical pressure sensitivity of between 0.38 and 2.6 nm / mm Hg. The biosensor may be formed by forming a 3D crystalline structure having a periodic amorphous crystalline first layer and an amorphous crystalline second layer. Voids of the 3D crystalline structure are filled with the biocompatible silicone / polydimethylsiloxane a material. The 3D crystalline structure is removed to form an inverse structure having a first volume of an amorphous arrangement of voids and a second volume of a periodic arrangement of voids.

This wearable device may comprise: a memory for storing instructions; a first sensor and a second sensor; a display; and at least one processor. When executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, the instructions can cause the wearable device to: use the first sensor to obtain first data about the pressure between the wearable device and a user body part on which the wearable device is worn; use the second sensor to obtain second data used for measuring at least one from among temperature, humidity and active oxygen of the body part; determine, on the basis of the length of time during which the wearable device is worn on the body part, the first data and the second data, whether the skin of the body part could be damaged; and, on the basis of the determination the skin could be damaged, display a visual object for guiding the release of the wearable device from the body part.

A monitor device (6) 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 (540) 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.