224results about "Humidity sensors" patented technology

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 present invention relates to a power assistance device for assisting biomechanical function of a subject, wherein the power assistance device comprises: an actuation system adapted to be positioned at a first predetermined position on the subject, wherein the actuation system comprises a first actuator; wherein the power assistance device further comprises: a first securing point adapted to be positioned at a second predetermined position on the subject; and an elongate member, wherein a first end of the elongate member is coupled to the actuation system and a second end of the elongate member is coupled to the first securing point, and wherein, in use, actuation of the first actuator adjusts the tension of the elongate member to give biomechanical movement in 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 system, device and method for automatically and remotely acquiring sensor data from a wearable patch mounted on a patient. An example device implemented as a wearable patch includes a sensor assembly comprising a plurality of sensors configured to detect a corresponding plurality of sensory modalities and generate electrical signals representing the sensory modalities. A signal converter receives the electrical signals from the plurality of sensors and converts the signals to sensor data signals comprising a data representation of at least one of the electrical signals. A communications interface communicates the sensor data signals to a sensor data processing 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.

Embodiments include a method for detecting small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), the method including obtaining data representing a time series of readings from gas sensor hardware contained within an ingestible capsule device ingested by a subject, identifying the data corresponding to timing of transit through the small intestine, and determining whether the data indicates the presence of SIBO.

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 invention discloses a medical oral cavity detection device which comprises a probe, a handle, a sensor module, a data acquisition module, a signal processing module, a health state judgment module, a user interaction module, a data storage and transmission module and a power module. The surface of the probe is coated with a PTFE microporous membrane for water vapor to permeate into the probe and obstruct saliva and bacteria, the data acquisition module is used for reading original data of the sensor module in real time, and the signal processing module is used for performing signal processing on the original data and outputting a stable and reliable real-time humidity value. The health state judgment module judges whether the oral humidity is in a health range or not based on historical data and a real-time humidity value, and the user interaction module pushes health suggestions through a display screen or a mobile terminal APP according to a judgment result.

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.