30 results about "Daily events" patented technology

A system and method for providing closed loop infusion formulation delivery which accurately calculates a delivery amount based on a sensed biological state by adjusting an algorithm's programmable control parameters. The algorithm calculates a delivery amount having proportional, derivative, and basal rate components. The control parameters may be adjusted in real time to compensate for changes in a sensed biological state that may result from daily events. Safety limits on the delivery amount may be included in the algorithm. The algorithm may be executed by a computing element within a process controller for controlling closed loop infusion formulation delivery. The biological state is sensed by a sensing device which provides a signal to the controller. The controller calculates an infusion formulation delivery amount based on the signal and sends commands to an infusion formulation delivery device which delivers an amount of infusion formulation determined by the commands.

A computerized system for scheduling at least one daily activity of a user. One or more sensors are attached to the body of the user which monitor one or more physiological parameters of the body Physiological data is produced representative of the one or more physiological parameters during a time period. A processing unit attached to memory, is programmed for the scheduling of activities based on the physiological data and on previously stored values. The scheduled activities preferably include eating of a meal, exercise or rest of the user. Physiological parameters include skin temperature and/or heart rate. When the scheduled daily activity is eating of a meal, the processing unit is preferably programmed to recommend to the user to eat the meal during a portion of the time period when the skin temperature is rising or when the heart rate is falling.

A pressure sensitive Display Pad having embedded dual functionality such as operating as a mouse for pointer navigation and an array of Virtual Programmable Applications Buttons for selection on the computing device and displaying applications such as a calculator, currency converter, daily event calendar, etc. The device is an improvement to existing resistive and capacitive touch pads that eliminates the need for additional dedicated mechanical buttons for launching utility applications. An exemplary embodiment is disclosed in the context of a laptop computer wherein the Display Pad performs the pointing and selection functions of existing laptop touchpads, and additionally provides for fixed or programmable pressure sensitive application functions using virtual buttons on the touchpad which can launch utility applications associated with those buttons, either on the computer screen or on the Display Pad display or both.

For Parkinson's patients to function at their best, their medications need to be optimally adjusted to the diurnal variation of symptoms. For this to occur, it is important for the managing clinician to have an accurate picture of how the patient's bradykinesia/hypokinesia and dyskinesia and the patient's perception of movement state fluctuate throughout the normal daily activities. The present invention uses wearable accelerometers coupled with computer implemented learning and statistical analysis techniques in order to classify the movement states of Parkinson's patients and to provide a timeline of how the patients fluctuate throughout the day.

Apparatus and method for refining subject activity classification for the recognition of daily activities of a subject, and a system for recognizing daily activities using the same. The refining apparatus improves the correctness of subject activity classification using daily activities of a subject, activation time information of sensors mounted on objects associated with the daily activities of the subject, and the suitability of a continuous activity pattern in relation to the daily activities. This improves the correctness of subject activity classification that becomes basic information in daily activity analysis.

Various methods and systems to manage diabetes of a subject using data relating to patterns to provide insight into how a patient's daily activities impact glycemic control of the subject. These patterns help to identify very specific areas of glycemic excursions, enable patients and HCPs to more easily identify patterns of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in order to take steps to improve glycemic control of the person with diabetes.

Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with force dampening resistance elements, which may be fluid filled rotary dampers. The garment provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.

A system for improving either or both the physical well-being and physical performance of a person, such as in day-to-day activities or sports-related activities. The person's skeletal and muscular characteristics are assessed relative to such things as flexibility, movement, and strength, and the person's performance characteristics relating to an optimized performance of a task or a sports-related activity (e.g. golf swing) are determined. By matching the differences in the person's physical characteristics and performance characteristics, an optimized physical remedial course can be initiated, as well as a remedial course in improving the physical performance related more to learned defects in performance.

Embodiments of the present invention provide blood flow sensors that can be used for measurement of various physiological parameters under a wide array of conditions. In some embodiments, the blood flow sensor can be implanted into a blood vessel and left in place indefinitely and will unobtrusively measure and record data as the patient engages in regular daily activities. The data can later be read out by a clinician using a suitable interface. In other embodiments, the data is collected and analyzed within a data collection device implanted in or attached to the patient's body, and the collection device can report to the patient on an ongoing basis or in the form of alerts issued when conditions requiring medical intervention are detected.

A handheld device used to assist a user in performing daily activities and in being socially active. The device can also be used to assist in monitoring dietary, medication, and supplement intakes, pain and stress levels, vitals, exercise, sleep quality, and other aspects of better living. The device can be personalized to monitor specific diseases or chronic conditions, and can provide access to specific environmental data that can be used to support better living.

A system and methodology for human behavior modification or maintenance implemented by electronic two way communication between a host computing device with software adapted to the task, and a user. The system employs collected data regarding user identity, availability, and behavior, and generates a customized program of sequential events during identified user available time segments on a plurality of days. The events are constantly re-allotted to the available time in given daily time segments through a feedback acknowledgment from the user subsequent to communications sent to the user about an event. This results in a constantly updated program based on user responses which continually adjusts for the remaining time in the time segment on any day during the program. The program is customizable by user input requests such as exclusion of time during the daily time segments, front loading or rear loading of daily events, program day extensions or reductions, starting a program day earlier than the regularly scheduled time, inserting plateaus to repeat days in a program, and backsetting or forwardsetting within a program profile. A shaping function may be employed to further customize the program.

The invention provides a statistical evaluation method for intermediate data of paroxysmal conditions of children's absence epilepsy. The method employs easy wearable electroencephalogram electrodes and wristbands that are easy to be accepted by children because the electroencephalogram electrodes and the wristbands are of concealment and are convenient to be worn by the children. In the method, not only the electroencephalogram is used for analyzing the paroxysm of the epilepsy, but also wireless motion nodes are introduced in combination with the children's features to more precisely detect the paroxysmal process and the paroxysmal number. Without affecting the children's daily activities or hurting the children patient, the system is suitable to be worn at home and applicable to a long-term measurement. The objectivity is better when wearing the system for a longer period. By this method, the daily paroxysmal information of the children patient can be statistically accumulated, thereby providing an auxiliary basis for the family members to understand the illness condition as well as for the doctors to further understand the illness condition, due to the fact that whether the statistic of the paroxysmal number is accurate also provides a great reference to the therapeutic process of the children patient.

A project management scheduling method applies critical path scheduling to separate the duration of each activity of the project into a group of segmented time segments attached to each other. The computer implemented method converts all activity relationships into finish-to-start between time segments without lead or lag times and corrects float and critical path calculations. Additional time segments representing daily events having either a positive or negative effect on time segment duration can be inputted and the project schedule adjusted accordingly. The method can also be employed in the conversion of existing critical path method scheduling systems.

Because there is no fundamental treatment for Down's syndrome, and participation in society is the ultimate goal, the present invention provides a remedy and method for treating Down's syndrome that improve congenital delayed psychomotor development, and promote improvement in the performance of daily activities and socialization. The present invention is directed to a therapeutic agent for Down's syndrome that contains an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, a therapeutic agent for improving mental retardation in Down's syndrome, and an agent for improving daily activities of patients. Specifically, the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is donepezil hydrochloride. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a therapeutic agent for Down's syndrome, a therapeutic agent for improving mental retardation in Down's syndrome, and an agent for improving daily activities of patients with an IQ of 48 or lower and/or patients aged 36 or younger.