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20080200777 | ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING SKIN TEXTURE - Acoustic systems and methods for evaluating skin texture are disclosed. An acoustic system comprises an acoustic isolation box containing: 1) a guiding device having a sound generator attached thereto, 2) and means for capturing sound. | 08-21-2008 |
20080200778 | Massage Apparatus - The adjustable massage apparatus has a massage effect of which is based on the suction effect created in connection with the treatment head of the apparatus. The treatment head of the apparatus has a surface which comes into contact with the skin, a frame, and a low-pressure chamber, associated with the surface for creating a low-pressure suction in order to lift the skin. The apparatus has a sensor for measuring characteristics of skin tissue, and elements to automatically adjust the low-pressure suction to the desired value, on the basis of the obtained measurements. | 08-21-2008 |
20080208017 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring a Sedated Patient - A method and an apparatus for monitoring a sedated patient, the method comprising the steps of providing a skin conductance signal measured at an area of the patient's skin, establishing the existence of at least one fluctuation peak in the skin conductance signal through a time interval, providing a width value of said fluctuation peak in the skin conductance signal through said time interval, and comparing the width value with a reference value. If said width value is larger than the reference value, an output signal is provided which indicates the state of awakening in the patient. If the width value is less than the reference value, an output signal is provided which indicates the state of pain in the patient. | 08-28-2008 |
20080214907 | Quantitative Analysis Of Skin Characteristics - Skin characteristics are analyzed. A device acquires a digital image of an area of skin of a user. A processor quantitatively analyzes the digital image to determine a characteristic of all or part of the area of skin which is indicative of a skin condition of interest. Depending on the results of the quantitative analysis, the processor provides information to the user about the area of skin relative to the condition of interest. The information provided to the user is not necessarily sufficient for a definitive medical diagnosis and may include an indication to the user as to whether a knowledgeable person should evaluate the area of skin. | 09-04-2008 |
20080214908 | Method and Apparatus For Monitoring the Sedation Level of a Sedated Patient - A method and an apparatus for monitoring the sedation level of a sedated patient during anaesthesia, in particular during a pre-surgical phase. The method comprises the steps of providing a skin conductance signal measured at an area of the patient's skin, calculating a derivative signal of said conductance signal with respect to time, and establishing said sedation level based on said derivative signal. | 09-04-2008 |
20080221405 | Method for assessing subsurface irritation of skin - A method for determining skin irritation is provided. The method uses a source of cross-polarized light to illuminate and area of skin. The cross-polarized light is used to detect subsurface indicators of skin irritation such as erythema, inflammation, dryness, or innervation. The subsurface indicator is then assigned a score. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221406 | Method and apparatus for estimating water reserves - A system and method are provided for a water reserve index. The method includes determining a lean water fraction of tissue for at least one tissue site and determining skin thickness for the at least one tissue site. The lean water fraction and skin thickness are combined to produce a water reserve estimate. | 09-11-2008 |
20080234558 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING A CLINICAL ASSESSMENT - The invention provides method and systems for performing clinical assessment of a patient that includes determining of a base clinical assessment for the patient by generating information on a clinical rating scale. At least one objective signal is recorded, and each objective signal involves an indicator corresponding to the state of the patient or the state of the patient's environment. Each objective signal is analyzed for generating a corresponding rating on the clinical rating scale. The clinical assessment of the patient may be provided by combining the information from the base clinical assessment with the information generated from analysis of each objective signal. In an embodiment, the clinical assessment may be based exclusively on information generated by analysis of each objective signal. The methods for performing clinical assessment of a patient may also be provided as computer program products having computer readable instructions embodied therein. | 09-25-2008 |
20080275315 | Pigmentary Deposition Portion Remote Diagnosis System - A major object of this invention is to provide a remote diagnosis apparatus, a remote diagnosis system, a user terminal, a program, a diagnosis program, and a storage for easily diagnosing a pigmentary deposition portion. A user of the system picks up the skin having benign nevus pigmentosus that might be melanoma through a dermoscope using a portable telephone with a camera to which the dermoscope is attached by means of an adapter, accesses to the Internet using an Internet connection function of the portable telephone, and sends the picked up skin image to the remote diagnosis apparatus. After receiving the skin image, the remote diagnosis apparatus uses the melanoma diagnosis program to examine the skin image for melanoma and a disease stage of melanoma if there is melanoma and then sends a result to the user. | 11-06-2008 |
20080275316 | SKIN IMPEDANCE MATCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SKIN/ELECTRODE INTERFACE - The present invention relates to a system for measuring the input impedance of a skin/electrode interface and selectively modifying the input impedance of the monitoring circuit to match the measured input impedance. More particularly, a simplified method for correcting for input impedance mismatch between electronic monitoring circuitry and the skin/electrode interface. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an input impedance measuring circuit will interface with a microprocessor and a reconfigurable switch network to select the input impedance of the electronic monitoring circuitry, thus eliminating the impedance sensitivity of EMG or EKG instruments. | 11-06-2008 |
20080306361 | Optical screening device - An optical screening device for detecting abnormal skin tissue indicative of disease including a handle having an elongated stem adapted for holding the optical screening device in one hand and a head for housing an array of light emitting diodes with each diode in the array being spaced apart to form a given geometry with each diode selected to emit light in a wavelength range between 340 nm to 470 nm; a high pass filter supported by said handle in close proximity to said array of light emitting diodes with the filter being of a size to provide a defined viewable area for visibly detecting irradiated light reflected from skin tissue under observation and adapted to block light at least below 380 nm; and a source of electrical power for energizing said array of light emitting diodes. | 12-11-2008 |
20080319283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING SKIN TEXTURE - Among various methods, apparatuses, and media, a number of methods are provided for measuring skin surface texture. One such method includes illuminating an area of skin with polarized light, and obtaining a measurement of light returned by the illuminated area of skin in a first and a second waveband. The method includes processing the measurement of light in the first waveband to determine an estimated expected level of light in the second waveband returned by the illuminated area of skin utilising a model of the interaction of light with at least one chromophore in the skin. A measurement of the surface texture of the imaged illuminated area of skin can be determined on the basis of a difference between the estimated and actual levels of light in said second waveband returned by the illuminated area of skin. | 12-25-2008 |
20090054744 | SKIN STATE ANALYZING METHOD, SKIN STATE ANALYZING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING SKIN STATE ANALYZING PROGRAM - A skin state analyzing method for analyzing the skin state of an examinee using an image of the skin of the examinee includes an analyzing step of analyzing at least one of texture/pores, spots, skin tone, and sebum of the skin from the image, a storing step of storing the image and an analysis result obtained from the analyzing step in association with skin examination date/time information and examinee information, a display screen generating step of generating a screen displaying the image and the analysis result of the examinee stored in the storing step, and an output step of outputting the information generated in the display screen generating step. | 02-26-2009 |
20090093692 | Methods and instruments for measuring tissue mechanical properties - Method and instrument for characterizing a material using a test probe constructed for insertion into the material, optionally with a reference probe constructed either for insertion into the material or to contact another material without insertion. The test probe is inserted at least a microdistance into the material (i) together with insertion of the reference probe into the material, (ii) with the reference probe contacting another material, or (iii) without a reference probe, and then withdrawn. The material property is determined by measuring an interaction of the test probe with the material, which may be related to the insertion of the test probe into the material, the movement of the test probe in the material, and/or the withdrawal of the test probe from the material. | 04-09-2009 |
20090118600 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SKIN DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS - A system and method for documentation and analysis of dermatological aspects of a human body. The system has a predetermined arrangement of at least three image sensors selected from visible light sensors, ultraviolet (UV) light sensors, infrared (IR) sensors. Each of the image sensors has an effective normalized focal length of from about 8 to about 28 millimeters, an aperture stepped-down to at least f/4 or higher F-stop, and a shutter exposure length of no longer than about 125 milliseconds. Output from the image sensors provide a single relatively high resolution image of a skin surface of the human body obtained from a distance of at least about 0.1 meters. A data collection and processing system is integrated with the image sensors to provide storage, analysis, and output of in-situ dermatological information to a system operator. | 05-07-2009 |
20090143653 | MINIATURE DEVICE FOR ANALYZING PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SKIN - A chip card for analyzing physicochemical properties of a cutaneous surface includes at least one body sensor which can deliver a signal representing a measurement of a physicochemical property of the cutaneous surface, and a processing unit used to treat signals delivered by the body sensor and an optional environment sensor and to then store signals in a storage unit on the card. An electrical energy source on the card provides electrical power to the body sensor and the processing unit. | 06-04-2009 |
20090156910 | Noninvasive glucose monitor and method - An instrument and method for determining the current blood glucose level of an individual by noninvasive measurement of the current electrical capacitance of the outer surface of the skin of such individual and comparing that current capacitance level to stored data of previously determined capacitance levels of the skin and their associated blood glucose levels of that individual for determining the blood glucose level associated with the currently determined capacitance level. | 06-18-2009 |
20090177051 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SUB-DRESSING WOUND ANALYSIS AND THERAPY - Thus, systems and methods providing sub-dressing wound analysis and therapy are provided. One embodiment of the invention may include a treatment system including a wound dressing comprising perforations. The system may also include a light receptor and an excitation light source. When the wound dressing is deployed on a wound, the light source may provide light that propagates through the wound and is detectable via the perforations. Furthermore, the light receptor may be configured to receive the transmitted light. The transmitted light may include information relating to the viability of tissue within the wound. | 07-09-2009 |
20090203975 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING HEEL PAIN OF A PATIENT - A method and tool for treating heel pain of a patient. The method includes determining a medical procedure to be performed on the patient based on the number of etiologies, the time span, and the severity of the patient's heel pain. The medical procedure performed may include collecting and processing a sample of the patient's blood to retrieve growth factors therefrom, excising degenerative tissue of the patient's plantar fascia, injecting the patient's growth factors into the patient's plantar fascia, and applying an electrical acoustic shockwave treatment to the patient's plantar fascia. The tool includes a trocar and a rasp configured to be received in the trocar. The rasp includes a file defined at a distal end and configured to extend through an opening of the trocar. | 08-13-2009 |
20090209833 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF ANOMALIES IN IMAGES - Methods and apparatus for detecting anomalies in images according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an optical How system. The optical flow system may receive image data for a first image and a second image and generate How vectors corresponding to differences between the first image and the second image. An analyzer may be coupled to the optical flow system and analyze the flow vectors to identify anomalies in the second image. | 08-20-2009 |
20100016686 | HAND-HELD ELECTRIC FIELD IMAGER FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY OF MAMMALIAN SKIN AND OTHER EPITHELIAL STRUCTURES - The present invention provides a hand-held, noninvasive diagnostic device for measuring the electric fields in mammalian skin and other epithelial structures. The device includes an outer housing that contacts the skin, providing stability and allowing the device to move along with minor movement of the skin. Recessed within the outer housing is a probe that acts as a sensor to measure the electric field in the skin through an aperture in the bottom surface of the outer housing. By applying a series of known voltages while the probe is vibrating, the skin's local surface potential can be measured and the lateral electric field can be calculated from the spatial distribution of surface potential measurements. Active feedback is used to maintain a constant distance between the probe and the skin surface. | 01-21-2010 |
20100145168 | Method for assessing endothelial function - The system assesses the endothelial function of a subject. Particularly, peripheral tissue perfusion measurements taken in a subject are compared to reference perfusion data and the comparison yields the assessment of endothelial function. The reference may be data indicative of peripheral tissue perfusion in a healthy person. Also, peripheral tissue perfusion measurements taken in a subject when perfusion is in an unperturbed state (the reference) can be compared to perfusion measurements taken promptly after a challenge to normal or unperturbed tissue perfusion of the subject. | 06-10-2010 |
20100160747 | SELECTION OF PREFERRED SAMPLING LOCATION ON HAND VIA MINIMIZATION OF SAMPLING ERROR, AND OPTICAL ALIGNMENT FOR REPEATABLY SAMPLING TISSUE - The present invention relates to measurements of material properties by determination of the response of a sample to incident radiation, and more specifically to the measurement of analytes such as glucose or alcohol in human tissue. The invention is particularly useful in connection with noncontact optical sampling of skin. Some example embodiments of the invention provide for selection of preferred sampling locations responsive to optically-determined characteristics of the tissue. Some example embodiments of the invention provide for precise and repeatable alignment of the tissue based on optically-determined characteristics of the tissue. | 06-24-2010 |
20100185064 | SKIN ANALYSIS METHODS - The present invention generally relates to a skin care device comprising an electromagnetic radiation source capable of directing incident electromagnetic radiation to a location on the skin of a user, a radiation detector for measuring various parameters of radiation re-emitted from the location and a skin condition analysis module coupled to the detector, the analysis module capable of generating a skin condition assessment in real-time, based partly on at least one of RGB analysis and diffused reflectance analysis of the radiation parameters. In accordance with the described embodiments of the present technique, the device provides a mirror or a reflecting surface for capturing an image of desired body part and gets product recommendations. The recommended products are brought up on to the screen of the mirror to facilitate the consumer to choose there from. The device may be further connected to a computer and a database to get desired results for the consumer. | 07-22-2010 |
20100191077 | Method and System for Rapidly and Passively Identifying Changes in Number of Open Pores in the Skin of an Individual - In one aspect, there is disclosed a system and method for rapidly and passively identifying changes in the number of open pores in the skin of an individual in response to a stimulus without contacting the individual. This is accomplished by using a thermal camera that is sensitive in the mid-wave or long-wave infrared (3-5 or 8-14 μmeters) to observe and/or count the number of skin pores opening in response to questions being asked of the individual. | 07-29-2010 |
20100198026 | PORTABLE MEASURING APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD FOR DETECTING SUNBURN - A portable measuring apparatus for detecting sunburn is provided. The portable measuring apparatus includes a display module and a processing device coupled to the display module. The display module includes a light-emitting device emitting red, green and blue light to illuminate skin of a user, and a sensing device receiving and measuring reflected red, green and blue light from the skin of the user in response to the emitted red, green and blue light, respectively. The processing device obtains red, green and blue reflectance according to the reflected red, green and blue light, generates a sunburn index according to the red, green and blue reflectance and displays the sunburn index on the display module, wherein the sunburn index indicates onset of sunburn for the user. | 08-05-2010 |
20100228106 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING CHANGES IN SKIN PARAMETERS - In a system for measuring changes in skin parameters of living beings on a skin surface to be examined as a function of the residence time of a substance, comprising at least one measuring apparatus for measuring the skin parameters, it is provided that the measuring apparatus is coupled with at least one dispenser means which when operated dispenses a substance associated with this dispenser means and applicable on the skin surface to be examined, the measuring apparatus recording in a memory the time of actuation of the dispenser means and the time of the at least one measurement of the skin parameters for the detection of the residence time of the substance, as well as the skin parameters measured which are associated with the time of measurement. | 09-09-2010 |
20100228107 | Method for Assessing Adhesion of Soils or Exudates to the Skin - Method of assessing the adhesion of soils or exudates to the skin. The method may allow for an assessment of the amount of artificial bowel movement remaining on the skin following treatment with a lotion. | 09-09-2010 |
20100249545 | REMOTE DELIVERY AND MONITORING OF HEALTH CARE - Various embodiments for providing remote delivery and monitoring of health care are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for providing unmanned medical care in remote areas to a patient is provided. A container is adapted for transport using a standardized shipping mechanism. The container is adapted to provide remote delivery of health care. In an additional embodiment, a portable apparatus for dermatological monitoring is provided. An imaging device is integrated into a housing. The imaging device is adapted to obtain a digital, high-resolution image of a patient. In still another embodiment, a portable apparatus for orthopedic monitoring of a patient is provided. A housing is adapted for one of positioning adjacent to and positioning within an orthopedic cast. A diagnostic biomedical device integrated into the housing. The diagnostic biomedical device is adapted for obtaining an orthopedic image of a portion of the patient treated with the orthopedic cast. | 09-30-2010 |
20100261984 | Physiology sensing apparatus with navigation capability - A physiology sensing apparatus with navigation capability is disclosed, which integrates therein a GPS module, a magnetic sensor, an inertial sensing module, and a bio sensing module so as to acquire signals relating to a user's coordinate position, physical condition, body movement, and so on, and then the acquired signals can be purified by filter devices so as to reduce the interference of noise, thereafter, processes the filtered signal by a signal processor and an alarming device so as to simultaneously obtain the information of user's location, physical condition, and whether the user is in danger or having an accident. | 10-14-2010 |
20100261985 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING HYDRATION LEVELS FROM SKIN TURGOR - A method and apparatus for determining patient hydration levels is disclosed. The method includes measuring a skin turgor. Suction measurements are performed, wherein the distance between an ultrasound transducer and the skin surface is measured over time. | 10-14-2010 |
20100286493 | Skin laxity measurement system - A skin laxity measurement system which provides a skin laxity measurement tool and methods of measuring skin laxity. | 11-11-2010 |
20110028804 | Use of Heat Sensitive Color Changing Formula to Detect and Prevent the Onset of Decubitus Ulcers - A method for diagnosing the onset of necrosis, decubiti, and/or decubitus ulcers in the skin of a patient. Included is a topical product accessed in liquid form and applied to the skin. The product displays thermochromic temperature change when the product comes into contact with human skin tissue to identify body parts at risk for tissue necrosis by the color differences. | 02-03-2011 |
20110082352 | Confocal Raman Spectroscopy for Dermatological Studies - Use of Confocal Raman Spectroscopy (CRS) for dermatological studies, including a method for determining the thickness of the Stratum Corneum (SC) on a test area of the skin, and to a method for quantifying the effectiveness of a skin care composition. The methods can be carried in vitro (either artificial skin or a sample of skin) or in vivo (directly on the human skin of a person). | 04-07-2011 |
20110152640 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS - In varying embodiments, a method and system of utilizing health care products is disclosed. The method and system employ a uniquely configured device for measuring a biometric component of the human body. Based on this measured biometric component, health care products can be selectively used that are best suited for the measured biometric component. Consequently, health care products can be utilized in a more precise and accurate fashion. An aspect of the invention is a method for utilizing health care products. The method comprises using a sensory device to measure a biometric component and applying one of a plurality of health care products based on the measured biometric component. | 06-23-2011 |
20110184257 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE SKIN - A device for determining and/or monitoring the moisture content of the skin of a person or an animal, in particular for detecting dehydration in an elderly person or a person requiring care, as well as a corresponding method and use of such a device. | 07-28-2011 |
20110213223 | ECHOGRAM DETECTION OF SKIN CONDITIONS - Technologies adapted for using acoustic pulses to diagnose skin conditions are disclosed. A series of acoustic pulses may be directed at a skin through the speaker of a device. Acoustic reflections may be received at a microphone. The reflections may be sampled and stored as echogram data. The echogram may be analyzed to identify potential skin conditions. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213224 | Back-aid skin inspection and complexion treatment device - The invention provides a tool for improved self inspection of surface skin abnormalities of the human back. The Back-Aid device also enables one to treat complexion issues, precisely apply medicines or sunscreen, and monitor would healing by themselves. The device consists of a computer web-cam strategically mounted to a handle of rigid material which provides for easy manipulation over desired areas of the back. The images captured by the web-cam are displayed on a computer screen in which photo's and video's of images can be e-mailed to a doctor of the operators choice. | 09-01-2011 |
20110257492 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE STATE OF A SKIN DISORDER USING NEAR INFRARED (NIR) SPECTROSCOPY - The invention relates to a non-invasive method for determining the state of a skin disorder using Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy as well as a system and an apparatus therefor. | 10-20-2011 |
20110282166 | System and Method for Efficient Coherence Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Endoscopic and Intravascular Imaging and Multimodal Imaging - A fiber-delivered probe suitable for CARS imaging of thick tissues is practical. The disclosed design is based on two advances. First, a major problem in CARS probe design is the presence of a very strong anti-Stokes component in silica delivery fibers generated through a FWM process. Without proper spectral filtering, this component affects the CARS image from the tissue sample. The illustrated embodiments of the invention efficiently suppress this spurious anti-Stokes component through the use of a separate fiber for excitation delivery and for signal detection, which allows the incorporation of dichroic optics for anti-Stokes rejection. Second, the detection of backscattered CARS radiation from the sample is optimized by using a large core multi mode fiber in the detection channel. This scheme produces high quality CARS images free of detector aperture effects. Miniaturization of this fiber-delivered probe results in a practical handheld probe for clinical CARS imaging. | 11-17-2011 |
20110288385 | METHOD FOR MEASURING SKIN HYDRATION - The methods of this invention relate to means for measuring skin hydration. The methods of this invention utilize at least two wavelengths filtered by at least two polarizers to create digital images of skin treated with personal care products. The methods are useful for demonstrating the efficacy of skin care products intended to increase skin hydration and/or protect the skin from dehydration, even when such dehydration is not apparent to the naked eye. | 11-24-2011 |
20110295087 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION SENSOR, ELECTRIC APPARATUS USING THEREOF AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD - A biological information detection sensor is provided by which it is possible to integrate multiple detection means, and it is possible to measure the biological information that is necessary in accordance with the usage state of the sensor used by the user while avoiding redundant information. The biological information detection sensor includes: a skin condition detection portion measuring at least one of a capacitance and an electric resistance change between engaged comb electrodes; a smell component detection portion measuring an electric resistance in accordance with objects absorbed on a selective sensitive membrane which is formed on a portion of the engaged comb electrodes; a temperature detection portion measuring an ambient temperature based on an electromotive force generated by a thermocouple which is formed by using at least two kinds of metallic materials and which is formed on a portion of the engaged comb electrodes; a switching means SW which compares the electromotive force generated by the thermocouple due to changes of the ambient temperature to a predetermined threshold, detects a contact state with an object having a heat source such as a biological body based on a comparison result and conducts switching operation of ON and OFF of the skin condition detection portion and the smell component detection portion based on the contact state. | 12-01-2011 |
20110301441 | ANALYTIC METHODS OF TISSUE EVALUATION - The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for (i) skin assessment based on the utilization of bioimpedance and fractional calculus and implementation of methods for skin hydration assessment based on the utilization of bioimpedance and fractional calculus and systems thereof, (ii) an Opto-Magnetic method based on RGB and gray images data as “cone-rods” principles with enhanced qualitative and quantitative parameters for analyzing water based on Opto-Magnetic properties of light-matter interaction and systems thereof, and (iii) imaging and analyzing skin based on the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation and implementation of an Opto-Magnetic method with enhanced qualitative and quantitative parameters for imaging and analyzing skin based on Opto-Magnetic properties of light-matter interaction and systems thereof. | 12-08-2011 |
20120022343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING DECEPTION BY MEASURING BRAIN ACTIVITY - Methods for determining whether the brain activity of a human subject in response to a stimulus of interest or question of interest is characteristic of a state of interest, such as a deceptive state or a truthful state, are disclosed. Some methods include the use of control questions, including truthful control questions and deceptive control questions, to provide bases for comparison for responses to stimuli of interest or questions of interest. In some methods, brain maps are generated and compared. Also disclosed are systems for detecting deception by measuring brain activity. | 01-26-2012 |
20120041282 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF SKIN, SCALP AND HAIR - An apparatus, method and computer program product for evaluating a user's skin, scalp and hair condition utilizes skin, scalp or hair analysis transducers whose analog output is converted into an audio signal for improved reliability. Diagnostic reports may be generated at the point of use in a shop or in the home of the user by way of a personal computer or mobile device. Recommendations for the use of specific products relevant to the user's skin, scalp or hair condition may be offered. | 02-16-2012 |
20120041283 | DEVICE FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF SKIN OR HAIR - A hand-held device for evaluating skin or hair condition which includes a housing, a hydration meter, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The hydration meter is supported within the housing and has an external surface portion contactable against skin or hair to measure moisture content. At least one of the LEDs both emits and absorbs light. Advantageously the LEDs include a red, a blue, a green and two infrared wavelength light emitters. | 02-16-2012 |
20120041284 | CAMERA DEVICE FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF SKIN OR HAIR - A hand-held device for evaluating skin or hair condition which includes a housing, a hydration meter, and a camera supported within the housing. The hydration meter has a surface portion contactable against skin or hair to measure moisture content. The camera receives images through a tunnel terminating at a light transparent window at a front end of the housing. The window is surrounded by the external surface of the hydration meter. | 02-16-2012 |
20120108920 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS - An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathable tape and capable of electrically coupling to a skin of the patient. A printed circuit board is connected to the breathable tape to support the printed circuit board with the breathable tape when the tape is adhered to the patient. Electronic components electrically are connected to the printed circuit board and coupled to the at least one electrode to measure physiologic signals of the patient. A breathable cover and/or an electronics housing is disposed over the circuit board and electronic components and connected to at least one of the electronics components, the printed circuit board or the breathable tape. | 05-03-2012 |
20120157800 | DERMATOLOGY IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical imaging system that allows collection of current and patient provided historic photographs to compare with current photographs, correct for photographic variables, and provide a directly comparable lesion outline and color map for direct comparison and diagnosis. | 06-21-2012 |
20120172685 | SYSTEM FOR ANALYSING THE SKIN AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system for analyzing at least one characteristic of the skin ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120253143 | METHOD OF MEASURING A SKIN AGENT TRANSFERRED TO SKIN - A method for measuring an amount of a skin agent transferred from an absorbent structure to an area of skin. An absorbent structure that includes a skin agent is provided and is applied to an area of skin. A portion of the skin agent transfers from the absorbent article to the area of skin. The absorbent article is removed and an extracting medium comprising an extraction component that does not irritate the skin is placed in the area of skin from which the absorbent structure was removed. The extracting medium is removed and the amount of skin agent extracted by the extracting medium is measured. | 10-04-2012 |
20120323090 | AMBIENT SENSING OF PATIENT DISCOMFORT - Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable storage media for monitoring and managing patient discomfort are provided. Inputs are received from ambient sensors located in a clinical care room. Based on a determination that the inputs exceed predetermined thresholds, it is determined that the patient is experiencing discomfort. Various measures are automatically initiated to help diminish the patient's discomfort. The measures include aromatherapy, visual relaxation therapy, audio therapy, and automatic administration of pain relief. | 12-20-2012 |
20130018236 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A PHOTOCOSMETIC DEVICE - Photocosmetic device for use in medical or non-medical environments (e.g., a home, barbershop, or spa), which can be used for a variety of tissue treatments. Radiation is delivered to the tissue via optical systems designed to pattern the radiation and project the radiation to a particular depth. The device has a variety of cooling systems including phase change cooling solids and liquids to cool treated skin and the radiation sources. Contact sensors and motion sensor may be used to enhance treatment. The device may be modular to facilitate manufacture and replacement of parts. | 01-17-2013 |
20130041235 | Flexible and Stretchable Electronic Systems for Epidermal Electronics - Provided herein are skin-mounted biomedical devices and methods of making and using biomedical devices for sensing and actuation applications. For example, flexible and/or stretchable biomedical devices are provided, including electronic devices useful for establishing conformal contact with the skin of a subject. Devices disclosed herein can comprise a plurality of sensing and/or actuating devices provided as part of a skin-mounted flexible or stretchable electronic circuit. | 02-14-2013 |
20130066170 | SENSING MOISTURE LEVEL OF HUMAN SKIN - A human skin moisture measuring device having an interdigitated resistive sensor formed on a plate-like transparent support is described, with a face designed to be placed into contact with the skin to be subjected to the moisture degree measurement. The device further comprises image sensing means turned towards the opposite face of the support and a lighting device arranged sideways relative to the support to direct the light radiation in the support at a prefixed angle. Means for processing the signal coming from the interdigitated resistive sensor and from the image sensing means give as output a value of the measured moisture degree that is normalized with respect to the actual surface of contact between skin and sensor. | 03-14-2013 |
20130123587 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS - A handheld, conforming capacitive sensing apparatus configured to measure Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor the formation of pressure ulcers. The device incorporates an array of electrodes which are excited to measure and scan SEM in a programmable and multiplexed manner by a battery-less RF-powered chip. The scanning operation is initiated by an interrogator which excites a coil embedded in the apparatus and provides the needed energy burst to support the scanning/reading operation. Each electrode measures the equivalent sub-epidermal capacitance corresponding and representing the moisture content. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123588 | Method and Apparatus for Estimating Water Reserves - A system and method are provided for a water reserve index. The method includes determining a lean water fraction of tissue for at least one tissue site and determining skin thickness for the at least one tissue site. The lean water fraction and skin thickness are combined to produce a water reserve estimate. | 05-16-2013 |
20130204101 | Apparatus and Method for Detecting Skin Cancer Using THz Radiation - An apparatus is configured to detect skin cancer using THz radiation. A high frequency source generates a high-frequency signal. A power splitter divides the high-frequency signal between a transmission branch and a reception branch. A first frequency multiplier multiplies the frequency of the high-frequency signal. A transmission antenna emits the multiplied high-frequency signal as THz radiation. A frequency generator generates a low-frequency signal. A mixer mixes the high-frequency and low-frequency signals to generate a mixed-frequency signal. A second frequency multiplier multiplies the mixed-frequency signal. A reception antenna device receives the THz radiation and generates a THz signal. The mixing device mixes the THz signal with multiplied mixed-frequency signal to generate a measurement signal. The evaluation device evaluates the measurement signal. | 08-08-2013 |
20130237779 | Systems and Methods to Mitigate the Effects of Skin Moisture on a Percutaneous Infrared Signal - A system and method include a sensor overlying a target area of epidermis to aid in diagnosing subcutaneous fluid leakage. The system includes an antiperspirant and an adhesive coupling the sensor and epidermis. The antiperspirant mitigates moisture content variation of the target area, which the inventors discovered is a source of unreliable indications that an infiltration or extravasation event has occurred. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245399 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SKIN MOISTURE - A skin moisture measuring apparatus that measures moisture in a testee's skin includes an earphone plug that is connected to an earphone port of a smart device and connects the skin moisture measuring apparatus to the smart device; an oscillation signal generation unit that generates an oscillation signal; and a sensor unit that includes two or more contact portions exposed to the outside to be in direct with the testee's skin, modifies the oscillation signal depending on an electrical resistance corresponding to a moisture content in the testee's skin and formed between the two or more contact portions, and generates a measurement signal. In the skin moisture measuring apparatus, the sensor unit transmits the measurement signal to the smart device through the earphone plug. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245400 | ABNORMAL SKIN AREA CALCULATING SYSTEM AND CALCULATING METHOD THEREOF - An abnormal skin area calculating system and a calculating method thereof are provided. The system includes an image capture module, a database, a skin analysis module, and a numerical calculation module. The database pre-stores at least one abnormal skin analysis data. The skin analysis module analyzes and marks an abnormal skin area in a skin image by using the skin analysis data. The numerical calculation module calculates a pixel area of the abnormal skin area graph, and calculates an actual skin area of a human body corresponding to the abnormal skin area graph with an area calibration parameter. The area calibration parameter is pre-stored in the database, or is generated by the numerical calculation module in calculating a transformation relation between a presented calibration length unit and a pixel distance unit according to a calibration object graph in the skin image. | 09-19-2013 |
20130261411 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Hydration Levels From Skin Turgor - A method and apparatus for determining patient hydration levels is disclosed. The method includes measuring a skin turgor. | 10-03-2013 |
20130303864 | CLIP-STYLE MEDICAL SENSOR AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - A clip-style pulse sensor may be adapted to apply limited, even pressure to a patient's tissue. A clip-style sensor is provided that reduces motion artifacts by exerting limited, uniform pressure to the patient tissue to reduce tissue exsanguination. Further, such a sensor provides a secure fit while avoiding discomfort for the wearer. | 11-14-2013 |
20130331665 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS BODY FLUID MONITORING - An adherent device to monitor a tissue hydration of a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least four electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Impedance circuitry is coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a tissue resistance of the patient, where the circuitry is configured to determine the tissue hydration in response to tissue resistance. The circuitry may comprise a processor system and the tissue resistance may correspond to a change in patient body fluid. The impedance circuitry is configured to measure the hydration signal using at least one low measurement frequency, which may be in the range of 0 to 10 kHz. Multiple measurement frequencies may be used and the hydration signal may include a tissue reactance measurement. | 12-12-2013 |
20140066727 | SPACER ATTACHMENT FOR A DERMATOSCOPE - The spacer attachment for a dermatoscope comprises an outer sleeve ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140066728 | System for Measuring Skin Hydration - A system for measuring skin hydration at a measurement site with a independent measurement probe and a portable data processing system. Wireless communications enable the transfer of commands and data between the probe and portable data processing system. The portable data processing system can comprise a wireless tablet or smartphone. The portable data processing system provides input functions and output functions on its display and includes a camera for imaging the measurement site. | 03-06-2014 |
20140081095 | Device for Evaluating Condition of Skin or Hair - The present invention relates to a device for evaluating condition on skin or hair. The device provides one extension supporting a hydration meter suitable for measuring hydration values in areas difficult to measure (e.g., skin in scalp area) and; a separate extension supporting a camera for capturing images of an area of skin or hair and transferring said image to computer. Data from these sources are evaluated and scored. The multiple data points are used to provide a highly targeted product best suited for each individual consumer. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088380 | Systems and Methods for Real Time Multispectral Imaging - Multispectral filter arrays and methods of making and using the arrays are described herein. Multispectral imaging systems and methods of making and using the systems are also described. A multispectral filter array includes a mosaic of light sensitive elements that includes a first element sensitive to a first narrow spectral region, a second element sensitive to a second narrow spectral region, and a third element sensitive to a third narrow spectral region. A multispectral imaging system includes an illumination system having at least three lighting elements, each of which are configured to transmit light at a different wavelength, and the multispectral filter array. | 03-27-2014 |
20140121479 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS - The present invention pertains to a device and method for imaging of a human foot including a transmissive sheet with an upper surface configured to accommodate a sole of the foot, a light source positioned below the sheet for emitting light toward the sheet, and an optical path controller in the sheet or coupled to the sheet for altering a path of the light causing internal reflection of the light toward a predetermined region of the foot. The image can be analyzed for a predetermined characteristic associated with a human patient, and determination made whether the characteristic in the image matches the patient. Brightness in the image can be analyzed for tissue moisture information. | 05-01-2014 |
20140171759 | NONINVASIVE DETERMINATION OF INTRAVASCULAR AND EXCTRAVASCULAR HYDRATION USING NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY - An apparatus and method for non-invasive determination of hydration, hydration state, total body water, or water concentration by quantitative spectroscopy. The system includes subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectroscopy, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance, and calibration transfer. The subsystems include an illumination subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a spectrometer subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, a computing subsystem, and a calibration subsystem. | 06-19-2014 |
20140200419 | OPTICAL DETECTION OF CAROTENOID-RELATED COMPOUNDS IN HUMAN BONE AND SURROUNDING TISSUES - The present invention is directed to measuring the levels of carotenoids and other similar chemical compounds that are present in varying degrees in human bone and surrounding tissues. The invention permits non-contact, quantitative measurements of carotenoid levels of tissues, exposed during surgery, from a safe distance. Light reflected from an exposed bone or surrounding tissue is captured and processed to accurately quantify the carotenoid content of the bone or tissue. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206957 | METHOD AND OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING CONCENTRATIONS OF COMPONENTS IN TISSUE - A method and an optical system for evaluating the spatial distribution of the concentrations of components in tissue are disclosed. The novel detecting probe included in the optical system comprises plural optical fiber sets, each optical fiber set respectively comprises at least one source optical fiber and at least one detector optical fiber, the source optical fiber connects with the multi-wavelength light source, the source optical fiber delivers light from the multi-wavelength light source onto a tested tissue; and the angle between one optical fiber set and another optical fiber set is greater than 0° and less than and not equal to 180°. Through the optical system of the present invention, the spatial distribution of the concentrations of components such as water, hemoglobin, melanin, lipid, and collagen in the tested tissue can be derived by an equation (I) defined in the present specification. | 07-24-2014 |
20140288397 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS - A handheld, conforming capacitive sensing apparatus configured to measure Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor the formation of pressure ulcers. The device incorporates an array of electrodes which are excited to measure and scan SEM in a programmable and multiplexed manner by a battery-less RF-powered chip. The scanning operation is initiated by an interrogator which excites a coil embedded in the apparatus and provides the needed energy burst to support the scanning/reading operation. Each electrode measures the equivalent sub-epidermal capacitance corresponding and representing the moisture content. | 09-25-2014 |
20140296662 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE STATE OF HYDRATION OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY - A method for detecting the state of hydration of a human or animal body includes carrying out impedance measurements on a body surface of the human or animal body. At least one bipole measurement and at least one quadrupole measurement are carried out and evaluated during the method. | 10-02-2014 |
20140336478 | OPTICAL SENSOR DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING UNIT FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATIONS, CHEMICAL SATURATIONS AND BIOPHYSICAL PARAMETERS - Optical sensor devices, image processing devices, methods and computer readable code computer-readable storage media for detecting biophysical parameters, chemical concentrations, chemical saturations, vital signs and physiological information such as a malignant condition are provided. In some embodiments, the optical sensor includes an array of photodetectors, where each photodetector is configured to detect a spectrum of light. In some embodiments, the image processing device receives a live still or video electronic image, or alternatively, the electronic image is provided from an electronic storage media. Exemplary physiological parameters include but are not limited to a pulse rate, a biophysical or physiological property of skin, a cardiovascular property, a property related to an organ such as the liver or the kidneys, and a temperature fluctuation. In some embodiments, the physiological parameter is indicative of a malady including but not limited to an autoimmune disease, a cancer, a nutritional deficiency, a malgiantn condition of bone marrow, a present of an infectious microbe such as a fungus, a present of hepatitis, and a cardiovascular disorder a pulmonary disorder. Exemplary chemical concentrations include but are not limited to a chemical saturation, a pH level, a pH level in blood vessels such as capillarys or in skin, a glucose level such as a blood glucose level, a urea nitrogen level such as a blood urea nitrogen level, a CO2 level such as a blood CO2 level or a CO2 saturation level, and an oxygen level such as a blood oxygen level or a blood oxygen saturation level. In some embodiments, the biophysical parameter, physiological parameter or chemical concentration is obtained from reflecting light from tissue from a mammalian subject. Alternatively one or more of these parameters are detected from a food item such as food tissue, a consumable beverage such as an alcoholic beverage, a dairy product, wine, a baked good, a fruit and a vegetable. Exemplary parameters related to food items include but are not limited to a parameter indicative of cooking or spoilage, a pH, a concentration of an antioxidant, and a concentration of an anti-inflammatory agent. | 11-13-2014 |
20150094548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A HYDRATION LEVEL OF A TISSUE REGION - In accordance with one aspect of the present technique, a method is disclosed. The method includes applying a mechanical perturbation to a tissue region using a displacement device. The method further includes calculating a compression impedance of the tissue region in response to applying the mechanical perturbation. The method further includes retracting the displacement device and calculating a retraction impedance of the tissue region in response to retracting the displacement device. The method also includes determining a hydration level of the tissue region based on at least one of the compression impedance and the retraction impedances. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094549 | Volumetric Induction Phase Shift Detection System for Determining Tissue Water Content Properties - A method and apparatus of determining the condition of a bulk tissue sample, by: positioning a bulk tissue sample between a pair of induction coils (or antennae); passing a spectrum of alternating current (or voltage) through a first of the induction coils (or antennae); measuring spectrum of alternating current (or voltage) produced in the second of the induction coils (or antennae); and comparing the phase shift between the spectrum of alternating currents (or voltages) in the first and second induction coils (or antennae), thereby determining the condition of the bulk tissue sample. | 04-02-2015 |
20150099947 | SKIN YOUTHFULNESS INDEX, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a Skin Youthfulness Index and methods of determining the same. The present invention also relates to methods of determining an apparent age of a subject and to methods for measuring an improvement of facial skin characteristics following a treatment by comparing the Skin Youthfulness Index values before and after the treatment. | 04-09-2015 |
20150105635 | Skin Evaluation Method and Skin Evaluation Device - A profile of optical reflectance relative to a depth within a depth range from an epidermis to an upper layer of a dermis is created based on a coherence signal obtained by optical coherence tomography, an evaluation index is determined by calculating a difference between reflectance at a local minimum point and reflectance at a second local maximum point from the created profile, and skin conditions are evaluated based on the evaluation index. | 04-16-2015 |
20150112162 | Fall Prediction Assessment - Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable mediums for fall prediction assessment are provided. In a particular embodiment, a fall prediction controller is configured to compare a hydration indicator associated with a person to a hydration threshold and based on a result of the comparison of the hydration indicator to the hydration threshold, generate a fall prediction assessment of the patient. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112163 | FALL PREDICTION ASSESSMENT - Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable mediums for fall prediction assessment are provided. In a particular embodiment, a fall prediction profile generator is configured to identify, based on health status data associated with a patient, a hydration threshold for the patient. The fall prediction profile generator is also configured to store the identified hydration threshold as part of a hydration profile associated with the patient and provide the hydration profile to a fall prediction controller to generate a fall prediction assessment of the patient based on the hydration profile and a current hydration indicator associated with the patient. | 04-23-2015 |
20150126827 | COVERING CAP AND MEASURING DEVICE - A covering cap, in particular for placing on a skin analyzer, contains an end wall bounded by a circumferential edge, and a circumferential wall adjoining the circumferential edge of the end wall. At least one part of the covering cap has a thickness that is less than a thickness of the circumferential wall in a portion of the circumferential wall that lies in the region or end of the circumferential wall remote from the end wall. The end wall is of a gas-permeable configuration. | 05-07-2015 |
20150133750 | VAGINAL BIOMECHANICS ANALYZER - The present invention includes a device and method for measuring skin elasticity that comprises: a probe, wherein the probe comprises one or more holes, a vacuum source, a pressure sensor, and one or more proximity sensors aligned about the one or more holes; and a processor for recording the deformation of the skin using a control unit comprising a microcontroller connected to the proximity and the pressure sensors, wherein the proximity sensor and the processor is adapted to automatically initiate a test when the sensor is positioned at a pre-determined distance from the skin, wherein a vacuum in the probe is capable of pulling skin into the one or more holes and the proximity sensor is capable of measuring an amount of skin drawn into the one or more holes to determine an elasticity of the skin. | 05-14-2015 |
20150148623 | Hydration Monitoring Sensor And Method For Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Occupancy Sensors, And Wearables - An improved sensor ( | 05-28-2015 |
20150148624 | Method For Detecting Physiology At Distance Or During Movement For Mobile Devices, Illumination, Security, Occupancy Sensors, And Wearables - An improved sensor ( | 05-28-2015 |
20150148625 | Respiratory Monitoring Sensor And Method For Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Occupancy Sensors, And Wearables - An improved sensor ( | 05-28-2015 |
20150297129 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC READING OF AN ALLERGY - A system and method for automatic reading skin for an allergy to a substance, includes a consumer electronics device that acquires images of skin; a consumable member having a surface divided into elementary areas, each elementary area with a different possible allergenic substance; and a palette that, when applied against each elementary area brings the depositing part into contact with the skin thereby depositing the corresponding possible allergenic substance on or under the skin, where an image processing operation of the image of the skin taken by the consumer electronics device localizes the location that each depositing part has deposited the possible allergenic substance during the application and provides information in relation with a sensitivity of the skin, as indicated by a visible reaction, to the possible allergenic substance at each localized location. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297130 | METHOD FOR DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN MALIGNANT AND BENIGN TISSUE LESIONS - An embodiment of the present invention includes a method for discriminating between benign and malignant tissue lesions. The method includes the steps of using a plurality of maps of physiology and morphology parameters generated from reflectance measurements and morphology parameters generated from reflectance measurements. The method also includes calculating entropies and cross entropies of the plurality of maps, and calculating a plurality of morphology parameters. Further, the method includes assigning a weight to each entropy and a weight to a logarithm of each entropy, a weight to each cross entropy and a weight to a logarithm of each cross entropy, and a weight to each morphology parameter and a weight to a logarithm of each morphology parameter. The method further includes computing a diagnostic index, defining a cost function, defining a proper threshold value for a diagnostic index and solving an optimization problem to determine a set of weights from the assigned weights to maximize specificity for 100% sensitivity. Further, the method uses calculations, the cost function and the diagnostic index to determine whether the tissue lesion is benign or malignant. | 10-22-2015 |
20150313532 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND QUANTIFYING SUN EXPOSURE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and system for managing pre- and in-sun exposure of skin. The method comprises during pre-sun exposure phase, inputting a location information of a user, and other contextual ambient information therefor, thereby facilitating determination of the UV level thereof, determining a baseline information in connection with the skin in a part of the day from at least one of midnight and dawn to noon, scanning at least one most predictably susceptible zone of one or more zones of the skin predictably susceptible to sun exposure, determining the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) level for a sunscreen for use by the user based on one or more quantifiable qualitative and quantitative parameters therefor, recommending the determined SPF level for the sunscreen for use by the user thereby facilitating search, identification and selection of one or more sunscreen products, solutions and regimens by the user, during in-sun exposure phase, at least one of determining whether or not the UV index of the location is confined in at least one of one or more predetermined ranges and reminding the user to scan the skin at one or more predetermined intervals depending upon the confinement of the determined UV index or level in at least one of the one or more predetermined ranges. | 11-05-2015 |
20150335279 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING SKIN MOISTURE - Technologies are generally described for measuring skin moisture using a skin moisture measuring device. Example devices and systems described herein may include one or more of an elongated enclosure, an inlet, a moisture sensor, and/or a cooling unit. The inlet may be arranged at a first end of the elongated enclosure, and may be configured to be in contact with skin and receive moisture transpiring from the skin. The moisture sensor may be arranged between the first end and a second end inside the elongated enclosure, and configured to detect an amount of the moisture. Further, the cooling unit may be arranged at the second end of the elongated enclosure, and configured to cool and condense the moisture. The cooling unit may be controlled to maintain a substantially constant temperature difference between a first temperature proximate the moisture sensor and a second temperature proximate the cooling unit. | 11-26-2015 |
20150362412 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING STATE OF HORNY LAYER AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING HORNY LAYER IMPROVEMENT EFFECT OF COSMETIC PREPARATION - The invention relates to providing a method for more conveniently evaluating stratum corneum condition. A stratum corneum sheet is contacted with a solution of a water-soluble dye, and the staining intensity or fluorescence intensity is measured to allow convenient evaluation of the stratum corneum condition. There is further provided a method for evaluating the ameliorating effect of a cosmetic or cosmetic treatment on the stratum corneum, by implementing the method for evaluating stratum corneum condition using a water-soluble dye according to the invention. | 12-17-2015 |
20150366499 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS - A handheld, conforming capacitive sensing apparatus configured to measure Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor the formation of pressure ulcers. The device incorporates an array of electrodes which are excited to measure and scan SEM in a programmable and multiplexed manner by a battery-less RF-powered chip. The scanning operation is initiated by an interrogator which excites a coil embedded in the apparatus and provides the needed energy burst to support the scanning/reading operation. Each electrode measures the equivalent sub-epidermal capacitance corresponding and representing the moisture content. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374277 | ACNE IMAGING METHODS AND APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus are described for detecting acne, particularly in its earliest stages before any humanly visible or palpable manifestations thereof have emerged. An arrangement is described in which a green fluorescence image of an area of skin illuminated with blue light is captured and processed to detect the presence of microcomedones. The captured green fluorescence image is corrected for the non-uniform distribution of excitation light on the surface of the illuminated area of skin. Fluorescent spots are then detected in the corrected image. The subset of fluorescent spots having an intensity lower than an intensity threshold and an area smaller than an area threshold are selected as representative of candidate microcomedones. The subset can be further refined by eliminating fluorescent spots that have irregular shapes, are associated with inflammation, or exhibit comedone features. Additional filtering can be applied by selecting those spots whose locations correspond to those of pores. A dermatoscope with a blue illumination source and a green-filtered viewer allows live imaging of skin spots indicative of acne, including microcomedones not otherwise visible with the naked eye. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374293 | BABY FOOT STRAP - A baby foot strap comprises a strap with an opening for a heel and a flange that wraps over the top of the foot, and at least one sensor attached to an interior of the strap, so as to monitor one or more desired health parameters of the baby. | 12-31-2015 |
20160007879 | MULTIFREQUENCY SIGNAL PROCESSING CLASSIFIERS FOR DETERMINING A TISSUE CONDITION | 01-14-2016 |
20160038076 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A PROPERTY OF A TISSUE - The invention relates to an apparatus for determining a property of a tissue, particularly cancer of cervical tissue. A light providing unit ( | 02-11-2016 |
20160051180 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NONINVASIVELY MEASURING BIO-ANALYTE AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING METABOLIC SYNDROME - An apparatus for noninvasively measuring a bio-analyte including a metering device configured to obtain at least one of light and electrical information representative of an amount of fibrous protein from skin of a subject; and a processor configured to determine information representative of an amount an analyte present in blood of the subject based on the obtained information representative of an amount of the fibrous protein. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051181 | METHOD FOR MEASURING FLUSHING AND USE FOR ASSESSING TREATMENTS - A method is described that makes it possible to measure flushing, particularly in the context of the study of rosacea, and to distinguish normal flushing from pathological flushing. Also described, is the use of said method to study the effect of drug candidates, particularly against rosacea. The method can include: a) subjecting the subject to a flushing inducing stimulus; b) measuring the inflow of blood in the face of the subject during a time period covering the flushing; and c) calculating entropy of the inflow of blood. | 02-25-2016 |
20160100789 | COMPUTER-AIDED DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-AIDED DIAGNOSIS METHOD - Disclosed herein is a computer-aided diagnosis system and a computer-aided diagnosis method. This method includes the step of performing a principal component analysis to acquire an effect of light and shade portions from a color image of skin to serves as a first principal component. This method performs the principal component analysis further to acquire a second principal component and a third principal component, and the second and third principal components contain color variability. The third principal component is correlated with a skin cancer and serves as a main indicator of variegated colors for malignancy diagnosis. | 04-14-2016 |
20160100790 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SKIN ASSESSMENT AND EARLY DETECTION OF A LATENT PATHOGENIC BIO-SIGNAL ANOMALY - The present invention relates to systems and methods for early detection, assessment, monitoring and prevention of pathophysiological conditions originating and/or emanating from skin or localized tissues, including but not limited to acute or chronic episodes of soft tissue pathology, wound, injury, dermatological or rheumatoid condition where bio-signal patterns, biomarkers or other identifiable elements or references would deviate from baseline. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and systems specially designed and adapted for early detection of a latent pathogenic bio-signal anomaly using multiple aggregated sensors before the anomaly would otherwise be detectable. | 04-14-2016 |
20160120458 | SKIN GAS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND SKIN GAS MEASUREMENT METHOD - A skin gas measurement device includes a skin gas collecting unit that includes a skin gas collecting space having an opening that is to be attached to a skin surface, a porous material that is for adsorbing and concentrating a skin gas component that is emitted from the skin surface into the skin gas collecting space and that allows the adsorbed skin gas component to be desorbed at a relatively low temperature, and a heater for heating the porous material; and a skin gas measurement unit for measuring the skin gas component that is desorbed from the heated porous material. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128577 | System for Measuring Skin Hydration - A system for measuring skin hydration at a measurement site with a independent measurement probe and a portable data processing system. Wireless communications enable the transfer of commands and data between the probe and portable data processing system. The portable data processing system can comprise a wireless tablet or smartphone. The portable data processing system provides input functions and output functions on its display and includes a camera for imaging the measurement site. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135730 | SKIN FUNCTION EVALUATION DEVICE AND SKIN EVALUATION METHOD - An evaluation method for determining a skin sensory evaluation value from an image, including: acquiring an image of an area including skin of a subject; extracting a skin region from the image; calculating at least two characteristic indices representing characteristics of the image of the skin region; and determining a skin sensory evaluation value based on the calculated at least two characteristic indices. | 05-19-2016 |
20160143595 | ACNE-AFFECTED SKIN DETERMINATION METHOD AND ACNE-AFFECTED SKIN DETERMINATION DEVICE - There is provided a acne-affected skin determination method including: setting an upper region and a lower region so as to vertically divide the face of a subject into two regions; acquiring a measurement value of the amount of moisture in the lower region; acquiring a measurement value of the amount of moisture in the upper region; calculating a target moisture value indicating the level of the amounts of moisture distributed in one of the upper region or the lower region and a reference moisture value indicating the level of the amounts of moisture distributed in a reference region including the other of the upper region and the lower region, based on the measurement values of the amounts of moisture in the upper region and the lower region; obtaining the degree of change in moisture of the target moisture value with respect to the reference moisture value; and determining the ease of generation of acne in the face of the subject based on the obtained degree of change in moisture. | 05-26-2016 |
20160157786 | RANDOM FOREST BASED ERYTHEMA GRADING FOR PSORIASIS - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for erythema grading for psoriasis. In one embodiment, the method comprises generating Skellam distribution statistics related to differences between readout voltages for one or more psoriasis regions for a patient and a normal skin region for the patient; and generating an erythema grading classification for erythema regions in psoriasis using the Skellam distribution statistics as feature vectors. | 06-09-2016 |
20160174871 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS | 06-23-2016 |
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20180020956 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING UNIT SPECTRUM, AND WEARABLE DEVICE | 01-25-2018 |
20180020970 | SPECTRUM ACQUISITION APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-25-2018 |
20190142333 | STRATEGIC TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCER USING SUB-EPIDERMAL MOISTURE VALUES | 05-16-2019 |
20220133216 | AUTOMATIC EARLY WARNING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESSURE SORE PRONE PART OF HUMAN BODY - An automatic early warning method and system is for a pressure ulcer prone part of a human body. The method includes: constructing a matrix diagram by using marks with variable states; receiving a pressure signal from a pressure sensor matrix laid in an area that a body of a patient is frequently in contact with; corresponding each miniature ultra-thin dynamic pressure sensor contained in the pressure sensor matrix to each mark in the matrix diagram respectively; after receiving a pressure signal indicating that the pressure at a part in contact with the patient, sensed by the pressure sensor matrix, is greater than or equal to a critical value, changing the state of the marks in the matrix diagram, corresponding to the miniature ultra-thin dynamic pressure sensors in the pressure sensor matrix sensing that the pressure is greater than or equal to the critical value, into an early warning state. | 05-05-2022 |