23rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 55 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110137098 | PROCESS FOR ISOMERIZING A SATURATED HYDROCARBON - A process for isomerizing a saturated hydrocarbon, by performing the isomerization in the presence of a superacidic ionic liquid comprising an organic cation and an inorganic anion, where the anion is a superacidic aluminum trichloride-Lewis base adduct, and of an olefin. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137099 | Aromatic alkylation process - In a process for the alkylation of aromatic compounds an aromatic compound; an alkylating agent; hydrogen, an inert gas or a mixture there; and steam is contacted with a shape-selective zeolite catalyst in a reactor. Hydrogen, an inert gas or a mixture thereof is introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 200° C., the alkylating agent is introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 480° C. and the aromatic compound may be introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 200° C. or about 480° C. and steam may be introduced into the reactor which is at a temperature of about 200° C. or about 480° C. This process is applicable for toluene methylation with a shape-selective catalyst of an aluminosilicate zeolite, such as ZSM-5 which has been modified with phosphorus, to produce para-xylene (p-xylene). | 2011-06-09 |
20110137100 | OLEFIN OLIGOMERIZATION METHOD INVOLVING A CATALYTIC SYSTEM BASED ON ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES AND A POROUS SOLID - The present invention relates to a method of oligomerizing olefins M selectively to oligomers M | 2011-06-09 |
20110137101 | Process for the Production of Propylene - A process for catalyst regeneration is presented. The process regenerates a catalyst in a paraffin dehydrogenation process, where the reaction is endothermic. The regeneration process provides the heat for the process through heating the catalyst and removes the need for a charge heater to the dehydrogenation reactor, which in turn eliminates high temperature thermal residence time which eliminates thermal cracking of the feed and improves the overall product selectivity. In addition, plot area, equipment costs and operating complexity are reduced. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137102 | STEREOTACTIC INTRACRANIAL TARGET LOCALIZATION GUIDANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods of intracranial target localization using non-radiological direct surface imaging of one or more of the upper teeth. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137103 | BRACHYTHERAPY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USING THEM - Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137104 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPRESSION TREATMENT USING NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of depression. Described are methods and devices to treat depression that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of depression. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137105 | Portable magnetic field stimulator - The portable magnetic field stimulator of the present invention has a microcontroller which sets sinusoidal wave or pulse voltage signals of different frequency, intensity, duty cycle through a manipulation interface, and inputs the signals to a pulse type voltage/current conversion circuit or sinusoidal wave type voltage/current conversion circuit. Finally, the current is transported to the stimulating coil to produce sinusoidal wave or pulse wave magnetic field having direct current level with frequency 1˜2 kHz and with magnetic flux 1˜300 Gauss. Thereby, not only the variation of frequency can be controlled but also the other subtle parameters such as duty cycle, multi wave form switching are also able to be manipulated and set, and different stimulating wave form of sinusoidal wave or pulse can also be produced. In addition, it can be applied in diversified symptoms. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137106 | Magnetic clip for ear acupuncture points - A magnetic clip for ear acupuncture points comprises a first clip body and a second clip body. An insulation cap is provided on one side of the first clip body, and then a first magnetic body is accommodated between the first clip body and the insulation cap. The second clip body is provided with a second magnetic body. The first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are coupled with lead wires respectively which in turn are both connected to an electric stimulator. The first magnetic body and the second magnetic body can sandwich the ear to be treated between them by magnetic force which is used simultaneously to conduct magnetic therapy on ear acupuncture points. The electric stimulator can also send electric current to the magnetic bodies through the lead wires, so as to conduct electric therapy via the stimulating probe. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137107 | HEART SUPPORT DEVICE - A heart support device for pulsatile delivery of blood comprising a first and a second ventricle and a pump. Both ventricles comprises a fluid chamber and a blood-conveying chamber, wherein each fluid chamber can be filled with a fluid or emptied by way of the pump in such a way that an expansion or contraction of the fluid chamber occurs. In an expansion of the fluid chamber of a ventricle, a compression of the blood-conveying chamber of the same ventricle takes place, wherein a rigid pressure plate is disposed between a fluid chamber and the respective blood-conveying chamber, said pressure plate being able to move in the direction of the respective blood-conveying chamber. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137108 | SENSORLESS FLOW ESTIMATION FOR IMPLANTED VENTRICLE ASSIST DEVICE - A method of estimating the blood flow rate of a heart ventricle assist device which is positioned externally of, or implanted in, a patient. The assist device comprises a blood pump having a rapidly rotating, electrically powered impeller, and comprises briefly interrupting power to the impeller to cause its rotation to slow. From this, blood viscosity can be estimated, which viscosity is used to obtain real time, estimated blood flow rates and pressure heads. Apparatus for accomplishing this is disclosed. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137109 | IMPLANTABLE MICROPHONE FOR HEARING SYSTEMS - An implantable microphone for use in hearing systems includes a housing having a back wall. The back wall has a recess (e.g., blind hole) configured to be coupled to an auditory ossicle. The implantable microphone also includes a membrane coupled to a top portion of the housing and a vibration sensor adjacent to the membrane. The membrane is configured to move in response to movement from the auditory ossicle, and the vibration sensor is configured to measure the movement of the membrane and to convert the measurement into an electrical signal. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137110 | CALMING DEVICE | 2011-06-09 |
20110137111 | SYSTEMS METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REHABILITATION OF AUDITORY SYSTEM DISORDERS - Systems, methods and apparatuses for auditory system disorder rehabilitation by providing a stimulus to the auditory system of an individual experiencing an auditory disorder, tinnitus, conditions of reduced tolerance of loud sounds, or combinations thereof comprising, for example, a playback device and a method and apparatus for modifying an audio signal. The methods may include allowing a user to select an audio source (for example, a music track or the audio output of a television program) and modifying the audio with a spectral modified signal to create a spectrally modified audio. The spectrally modified audio can then be output by the playback device or other means for listening by the user. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137112 | GASTRIC BAND WITH ELECTRIC STIMULATION - Apparatus and methods for stimulating one or more nerves by incorporating a gastric band system and an electrical stimulation component. Stimulation electrodes on the gastric band may be used to stimulate the vagal nerve and/or splanchnic nerve, which may inhibit the patient's appetite and/or control obesity. The gastric band may have an inflatable member for adjusting a stoma size. The stimulation electrodes may be mounted on the inflatable member. The system may include a controller including a pressure sensor for monitoring the hydraulic pressure within the inflatable inner member and for controlling the stimulation component. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137113 | Method for Supporting Vaginal Cuff - Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the vaginal cuff and connect to sacral anatomy such as the sacrum or the uterosacral ligaments. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137115 | TREATMENT INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE - This treatment instrument ( | 2011-06-09 |
20110137116 | Endoscopic Surgical Instrument With Color-Coded Working Parts - An endoscopic surgical instrument includes an insertion portion adapted to be inserted into a body, the insertion portion having a proximal end extending outside the body during use and a distal end located within the body during use, a working part attached to the distal end of the insertion portion, the working part being disposed within the body during use, and a handle portion attached to the proximal end of the insertion portion, the handle portion being disposed outside of the body during use, the handle portion being actuatable to actuate the working part via a force transmission member. The working part is a member of one of a plurality of subsets of working parts, members of each subset of working parts being visually distinguishable from members of each other subset of working parts by color. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137117 | Miniaturized Imaging Device Including GRIN Lens Optically Coupled to SSID - A miniaturized imaging device and method of viewing small luminal cavities are described. The imaging device can be used as part of a catheter, and can include a solid state imaging device (SSID) including an imaging array, and a graduated refractive index (GRIN) lens optically coupled to the imaging array of the SSID. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137118 | MEDICAL INSPECTION DEVICE - An improved medical inspection device comprises a hand-held module, a display module, coupled to the hand-held module, a first circuit module electrically connected to the display module, and an inspection module. The display module includes an image display module, settled on a first surface of the display module, for displaying a video signal received by the display module. The inspection module is detachably coupled to the display module and comprises an inspection portion arranged at a front end of the inspection module. The inspection portion comprises a lens for taking an image of an external target object, an image sensing unit for receiving the image taken by the lens and converting the image into a video signal, a light source for emitting and projecting a light onto the target object, and a second circuit module configured to be capable of being electrically connected to the first circuit module and transmit the video signal from the image sensing unit to the display module. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137119 | Lubricant Supplying Device for the Everting Tube Drive of an Endoscope - A lubricant supplying device of an endoscope everting tube drive comprises a drive tube everted at least once to thus form an outer and an inner tube portion. Inside the inner tube portion an endoscope shaft is mounted in an axially displaceable manner. In addition a drive device is provided which encompasses the drive tube everted at least once or the inner tube portion thereof so as to apply a driving force for an advancing movement of the endoscope shaft onto the inner tube portion, the drive means being in fluid connection with a lubricant supplying line and a lubricant discharge line for introducing a lubricant via the drive device into the drive tube everted at least once and/or for discharging it. The lubricant supply line and the lubricant discharge are connected to the drive device in two locations thereof diametrically opposite with respect to the endoscope shaft. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137120 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - The endoscope applicator according to the present invention allows lubricant to be supplied uniformly to the entire inner surface of the endoscope applicator without increasing the diameter of the endoscope applicator because the lubricant supply path is laid on the outer surface of the endoscope applicator extending from the base end portion to the tip portion of the endoscope applicator and a plurality of openings are formed in the lubricant supply path and endoscope applicator at predetermined intervals in such a way that their opening areas of the opening increase from the base end portion to the tip portion. Moreover, the endoscope apparatus according to the present invention can improve the maneuverability of the insert portion and applicator during pull-in operation. Furthermore, the endoscope apparatus according to the present invention makes it possible to determine pull-out force quantitatively. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137121 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - The endoscope applicator according to the present invention allows lubricant to be supplied uniformly to the entire inner surface of the endoscope applicator without increasing the diameter of the endoscope applicator because the lubricant supply path is laid on the outer surface of the endoscope applicator extending from the base end portion to the tip portion of the endoscope applicator and a plurality of openings are formed in the lubricant supply path and endoscope applicator at predetermined intervals in such a way that their opening areas of the opening increase from the base end portion to the tip portion. Moreover, the endoscope apparatus according to the present invention can improve the maneuverability of the insert portion and applicator during pull-in operation. Furthermore, the endoscope apparatus according to the present invention makes it possible to determine pull-out force quantitatively. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137122 | MEDICAL CONTROL SYSTEM - In a medical control system, when motors are in a stopped state according to the determination based on an amount of change in an instruction value, the disturbance characteristics is set at high sensitivity in order to keep the detection capability of a disturbance observer section in an enhanced state during a period to the drive start time of the motors, and when the motors are brought into an operating state, a gain of a controller is returned to a normal setting value to maintain the excellent follow-up characteristics. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137123 | ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT TOOL - The present invention relates to a flex-knife that enables a technique such as tissue excision to be carried out more easily, and is provided with: a rod-shaped high frequency knife which is endoscopically inserted into a body cavity and is for performing cutting procedures; a wire, the high frequency knife connected to the front end thereof; a sheath consisting of an insulating material, into which the wire is inserted; a main body, the back end of the sheath being connected thereto; and a slider to which the back end of the wire is fixed and which is disposed to the main body to enable sliding in the axial direction; wherein the high frequency knife has a large diameter part at its distal end, the large diameter part having an outer diameter that is larger than the inner diameter of the sheath. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137124 | OPTICAL IMAGING CATHETER FOR ABERRATION BALANCING - An Optical imaging catheter that balances optical aberrations and allows recording of high quality optical images while relaxing the requirement of a fluid occupying the space between the prism and the inner sheath of the catheter. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137125 | ADJUSTABLE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - Herein are described components and use of an adjustable device delivery system including an adjustable internal door which allows angled deployment of medical devices, non-medical devices and electromagnetic radiation. In one embodiment, a slotted outer cannula is used with an inner drive cannula to guide the motion of an adjustable interior door that allows delivery of devices, such as medical instruments, at user-defined angles. The invention also provides device delivery systems that permit withdrawal of the adjustable device delivery system without disruption of a device placed therewith. The device delivery systems of the invention are provided having a steering system that permits exact control of the angle of the adjustable internal door while providing support against longitudinal forces. Also provided are embodiments of the devices of the invention comprising a locking system that provides frictional resistance to overcome unwanted displacement of the door angle and drive system when, for example, manipulation of the device delivery system during its use increases the forces applied to the door surface. The invention further provides methods for using the device delivery systems provided herein for delivering or receiving electromagnetic waves by deflection or reflection of such radiation by the adjustable internal door. The invention also provides methods for steering a device or device delivery system within a confined space. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137126 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes a light source operable to generate coherent incident light, and a plurality of imaging optical fibres that are arranged in a fibre bundle, arranged to receive light at a proximal end of the fibre bundle, and arranged to transmit light to a distal end of the fibre bundle. The endoscope further includes a spatial light phase modulator between the light source and the fibre bundle, and arranged to receive the incident light from the light source and to adjust the relative phase of the incident light entering each of the plurality of imaging optical fibres. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137127 | Dual screen intubation system - A system and method are disclosed for using a laryngoscope blade with a camera and an endotracheal intubation device with a camera to enable simultaneous viewing of images from the two cameras on a display means such as an LCD display screen. The system enables accurate insertion and placement of an endotracheal tube in a patient with less risk to the patient. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137128 | ATRIAL LIFT RETRACTOR - A retractor includes a retractor support and an elongated retractor blade. The retractor blade has a first, closed position in which ends of the blade are positioned proximal to the support and a second, open position in which ends of the blade are positioned distal to the support. The retractor support has structure for engaging the retractor blade. A handle extends from the retractor support. A method of retracting tissue is also disclosed. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137129 | LAPAROSCOPIC SCAFFOLD ASSEMBLY - A scaffold assembly includes an instrument pod and a plurality of actuable movers. The instrument pod may include one or more instruments operably coupled thereto. The instrument pod is inserted through a tissue tract into the body cavity. Each actuatable mover includes an insertion member extending therefrom therefrom for insertion within tissue. Each mover has one or more lines removably attachable to the instrument pod that are configured to move the instrument pod between different positions relative to each mover upon the actuation of one or more of the movers to move the instrument pod within the body cavity. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137130 | Posterior Lumbar Retractor System - A retractor system includes a frame and first and second retractor blades. The frame includes first and second securement features. At least one of the first and second securement features is movable with respect to the frame when the at least one of the first and second securement features is mounted to the frame. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portions of the first and second retractor blades are configured to be secured proximate to the first and second securement features respectively, such that the first and second retractor blades may be positioned in a first position wherein the first and second retractor blades are laterally opposed. A movement of the at least one securement feature that is movable with respect the frame adjusts the angle of at least one of the retractor blades, wherein the at least one of the retractor blades may be adjusted between a first angle less than 90 degrees to horizontal and second angle greater than 90 degrees to horizontal. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137131 | RISK FACTORS AND PREDICTION OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - Biomarkers and methods are disclosed for diagnosing the risk of a myocardial infarction in an individual by measuring the levels of a set of biomarkers in a sample from an individual. A risk score is calculated for the individual by weighting the measured levels of the biomarkers. The risk score then is used to identify whether the individual is likely to experience a myocardial infarction. In addition, kits are disclosed that include a set of reagents for specifically measuring biomarker levels in a sample from an individual. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137132 | Mammography Information System - A method and system for analyzing and retrieving tissue abnormality tracking data, providing a tool for a radiologist that includes a report summarizing the statistical frequency of diagnosed patients, both locally and nationally, with tissue region-of-interest classifications similar to the tissue images taken of the anatomy of an individual patient. In one embodiment, a computer aided diagnostic program can suggest region-of-interest attributes and classifications for user review. In one embodiment, user can select a seed area for computer aided diagnostic program analysis, the CAD analysis can suggest region-of-interest attributes and classifications. In yet another embodiment, the region-of-interest abnormality attributes suggested by the computer aided diagnostic program can be stored and compared with the user selected abnormality attributes and classifications. In one embodiment the images are of human breast tissue. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137133 | MONITORING VITAL PARAMETERS OF A PATIENT USING A BODY SENSOR NETWORK - The invention relates to a method of monitoring a plurality of vital parameters of a patient | 2011-06-09 |
20110137134 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTERING AN ANAESTHETIC - A method and system for objectively scoring intra-operative pain during general anaesthesia based on the patient's mean arterial pressure and heart rate. The index is used for closed-loop control of the intra-operative analgesia through adjustment of the drug infusion level according to fuzzy logic. It is further displayed along with other components of anaesthesia and important patient data on a monitoring display for presentation to medical staff. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137135 | Context Aware Physiological Monitoring - To make home patient care more successful, a machine may enable context aware physiological monitoring at home. For example, in one embodiment, the machine only allows the physiological monitor measurements to be made when the patient has proven that the patient has not undergone strenuous activity in a period preceding the measurement. That activity may skew the measurement and make the measurement unreliable. Without the machine information, the clinician may be unaware of the physical activity because the patient is not present in his or her office and could misdiagnose or misprescribe based on incorrect information. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137136 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING WHEN A PATIENT UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS IS AT INCREASED RISK OF DEATH - The invention is directed to a method of identifying a patient undergoing periodic hemodialysis treatments at increased risk for death that includes determining at least one of the patient's clinical or biochemical parameters, including systolic blood pressure, serum albumin concentration level, body weight, body temperature, serum bicarbonate concentration level, serum potassium concentration level, serum calcium concentration level, hemoglobin concentration level, serum phosphorus concentration level, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, equilibrated normalized protein catabolic rate (enPCR), equilibrated fractional clearance of total body water by dialysis and residual kidney function (eKdrt/V), EPO resistance index, transferrin saturation index, serum ferritin concentration level, serum creatinine concentration level, platelet count, Aspartat-Aminotransferase level, and Alanin-Aminotransferase level at periodic hemodialysis treatments, and identifying a patient as having an increased risk for death if the patient has a significant change in the rate of change of at least one of the patient's clinical or biochemical parameters. The invention is also directed to a method of identifying an increased mortality risk factor for a patient undergoing periodic hemodialysis treatment. The method includes analyzing data of deceased patients that were previously undergoing periodic hemodialysis treatments by performing a longitudinal analysis backwards in time of changes in a clinical or biochemical parameter the patients, and identifying a significant change in the rate of decline or the rate of increase in a clinical or biochemical parameter before death of the patients. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137137 | SENSING DEVICE OF EMOTION SIGNAL AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a sensing device of an emotion signal and a method thereof capable of recognizing and analyzing the change in emotion by collecting at least one of the bio signals and peripheral environmental signals, guiding the state of emotion to a user, and sharing emotion information with authorized persons and communicating it between them. The sensing device of the emotion signal according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a sensing signal processor that senses a plurality of bio signals and peripheral environment signals of a user; an emotion signal processor that generates emotion signals representing the emotional state of the user for each of the sensed bio signals and collects the emotion signals to generate an emotion index; and an emotion signal communication unit that optionally transmits the emotion signals and the emotion index to external authorized devices. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137138 | Patient Management Device, System And Method - A portable apparatus for managing a plurality of events related to a patient and for recording and storing input data related to said events is disclosed. The portable apparatus comprises a man machine user interface; a timer unit; a control unit, arranged to provide an invitation to the patient as an instruction via the interface to perform a motion exercise, upon a trigger from the timer unit or upon a patient self initiation. In an embodiment the apparatus comprises a sensor to record measurements related to said motion exercise. Further, a storage unit is arranged to retrievably store patient input data and said measurements. This enables diagnosing a degree of a neurological disease or an effect of a medication on said neurological disease. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137139 | POST-OPERATIVE BACTERIA TEST STRIP SPOOL AND METHOD - A method for testing body fluids is disclosed. The method includes providing a media-dispensing apparatus, placing at least the distal opening of the elongated tubular member adjacent body fluid (e.g., near a patient's abdomen) or adjacent a medical device such that a portion of the media strip contacts body fluid or the medical device, and advancing the media strip such that the portion of the media strip that contacted the body fluid or the medical device advances at least through the second lumen. Additionally, the step of cutting the media strip with a cutting instrument is also disclosed. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137140 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Measuring Flow and Pressure within a Vessel - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, system and method can be provided to measure a flow of fluid within an anatomical structure. For example, it is possible to use at least one first probe arrangement structured to be insertable into a vessel and configured to direct at least one radiation to at least one portion of the anatomical structure. Further, it is possible to provide at least one second arrangement which configured to detect an interference between a first radiation provided from the fluid via the probe arrangement and second a second radiation provided from a reference path as a function of wavelength thereof. Further, at least one third arrangement can be provided which is configured to determine at least one characteristic of the fluid as a function of the interference. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137141 | Wireless Monitoring of Multiple Vital Signs - Devices, systems and methods are presented for monitoring a plurality of vital statistics, sending the statistics over a communications network, and generating real-time feedback for the user. A device includes a microcontroller, a transceiver, a plurality of logic units, a plurality of transducers, and a plurality of sensors. The sensors measure a plurality of vital statistics for a user. Alerts are communicated to the user via a speaker. Audio signals are detected via a microphone and processed by the logic. The transceiver enables wireless communication, directly or across a network. The transceiver further communicates with a wireless communication device. The plurality of health sensors includes a thermometer, a pulse oximeter, and a blood glucose meter. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137142 | Hermetic Implantable Sensor - At least one conductor is formed at a preselected location on a substrate made of a first insulating material having a high temperature resistance. The conductor is made from a solidified electrically conductive thick film material. A coating made of a second insulating material is formed over the substrate to hermetically seal at least a portion of the conductor. An exposed distal region of the conductor provides a detection electrode. The conductor has a reduced porosity that inhibits migration of fluid or constituents thereof through the conductor. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137143 | SENSOR WITH FINE NEEDLE HAVING CHANNEL FORMED THEREIN - This sensor with a fine needle having a channel formed therein includes a fine needle portion of resin provided with a channel for sucking body fluid, a liquid sump portion, connected with the channel, pooling the body fluid, a sensor portion for detecting a specific component contained in the body fluid pooled in the liquid sump portion, a cover portion, in which the sensor portion is arranged, arranged to cover the liquid sump portion and an air hole connected with the channel formed in the fine needle portion through the liquid sump portion. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137144 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING INCLUDING BIO-MEDICAL UNITS - An article of clothing includes a clothing fabric and a plurality of bio-medical units integrated into the clothing fabric. A bio-medical includes a power harvesting module, a communication module, a processing module, a functional module, a die, and an IC package. The die supports the power harvesting module, the processing module, the communication module, and the functional module. The IC package houses the die and includes a mechanism for adhering to the clothing fabric. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137145 | METHOD FOR COMBINING HIGHLY PERMEABLE PARTS OF A MAGNETIC SHIELD - An inventive magnetic filling material for bridging interspaces in magnetic shields for shielding static or low-frequency magnetic fields. The magnetic filling material comprises at least one matrix material and at least one magnetic component embedded into the matrix material. The magnetic component has magnetically shielding properties. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137146 | Method for Non-Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography - A method for non-contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (“MRA”) that has a short scan time and is insensitive to patient motion is provided. More particularly, the method provides significant arterial conspicuity and substantial venous signal suppression. A two-dimensional single shot acquisition is employed and timed to occur a specific time period after the occurrence of an R-wave in a contemporaneously recorded electrocardiogram. In this manner, k-space data is acquired that is substantially insensitive to variations in arterial flow velocity, or heart rate, and that further substantially suppresses unwanted venous signal in a prescribed imaging slice. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137147 | MINIMUM TIME FEEDBACK CONTROL OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF THERMAL THERAPIES - A thermal treatment control system including an imaging device for specifying the geometry and/or location of the treatment target, a thermal energy element for applying a thermal treatment for the heating or cooling of a target tissue for therapeutic purposes, a thermal energy detecting element for detecting a measured tissue response to the thermal treatment and a feedback controller for a real-time modification of the intensity and spatial distribution of the thermal dose in order to achieve therapeutic efficacy over a minimum or reduced treatment time while satisfying treatment constraints imposed to limit damage to normal tissues. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137148 | Method and device comprising fused ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging - A device and method for concurrently obtaining ultrasound and MRI image data are disclosed. A probe member comprises ultrasound imaging means at a first predetermined position on the probe member and an MRI coil at a second predetermined position on the probe member. An MRI imaging system having an MRI pulse sequence comprising an MRI image data acquisition period and an MRI pulse sequence time gap generates an MRI image data set. An ultrasound image data set is acquired only during the MRI pulse sequence time gap in which the operation of the ultrasound imaging means does not interfere with the MRI imaging operation. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137149 | NERVE TREATMENT SYSTEM - A method of treatment includes delivering an agent into a patient, and providing energy inside the patient so that the energy can interact with the agent to treat a nerve. A system for treatment includes a source of agent for delivery into a patient, and an energy source for providing energy inside the patient so that the energy can interact with the agent to treat a nerve. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137150 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETERMINING LUMEN OCCLUSION - Embodiments of the present invention describe methods of determining the occlusion of body lumens and apparatuses for doing so. In one particular embodiment, the occlusion of the fallopian tubes by an intrafallopian contraceptive device may be confirmed by contrast enhanced ultrasonography (also known as stimulated acoustic emission hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography). In these embodiments a contrast agent containing microbubbles is used. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137151 | REDUCTION OF CATHETER ELECTRODE LOADING - A method for position sensing includes inserting a probe having a first probe-electrode and a second probe-electrode into a body of a subject, and coupling body-surface electrodes to a surface of the body. Currents passing between the first probe-electrode and the body-surface electrodes are measured, using first circuitry coupled to at least the first probe-electrode and having a first electrical ground, and position coordinates of the probe are determined responsively to the measured currents. Second circuitry, having a second electrical ground, is coupled to at least the second probe-electrode, and the first electrical ground is isolated from the second electrical ground. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING COMPONENTS OF A SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a surgical navigation system is provided with a transmitter assembly that includes at least one coil for creating an electromagnetic field in the vicinity of a surgical operation. The surgical navigation system also includes a cooling unit thermally coupled to the transmitter assembly for dissipating heat generated by the transmitter assembly and a receiver assembly that includes at least one coil configured to generate signals induced by the field. The surgical navigation system further includes electronic circuitry coupled to and communicating with the transmitter assembly and the receiver assembly for calculating at least a position of the receiver coil. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137153 | PROBE DATA MAPPING USING CONTACT INFORMATION - A method of mapping includes receiving inputs measured by a probe at respective locations inside a body cavity of a subject. At each of the respective locations, a respective contact quality between the probe and a tissue in the body cavity is measured. The inputs for which the respective contact quality is outside a defined range are rejected, and a map of the body cavity is created using the inputs that are not rejected. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137154 | MAGNETIC PROBE APPARATUS - A system and method for locating magnetic material. In one embodiment the system includes a magnetic probe; a power module in electrical communication with the magnetic probe to supply current to the magnetic probe; a sense module in electrical communication with the magnetic probe to receive signals from the magnetic probe; and a processing module in electrical communication with the power module and the sense module. The processing module generates a waveform that controls the supply of current from the power module and receives a signal from the sense module that indicates the presence of magnetic material. The magnetic probe is constructed from a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion of substantially 10 | 2011-06-09 |
20110137155 | DELIVERY DEVICE FOR LOCALIZED DELIVERY OF A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - Therapeutic agent delivery devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target location as well as methods for determining the location of a lesion on a vessel wall are disclosed. Various embodiments disclose an expandable member comprising a drug delivery matrix for selectively delivering a therapeutic agent to a lesion on a vessel wall. The drug delivery matrix may comprise one or more sensors and an electroactive polymer for releasing the therapeutic agent. Other embodiments disclose an expandable member comprising a plurality of radially-expanding flexible walls forming a plurality of channels for selectively delivering therapeutic agent to a target area adjacent one or more of the channels. Detecting a lesion may comprise using a plurality of Hall effect sensors disposed on a distal end of a catheter. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137156 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR IMAGE MANAGEMENT IN IMAGE-GUIDED MEDICAL PROCEDURES - Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image management in image-guided medical procedures. Some embodiments herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound transducers or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets and allow the operator to control the presentation of regions of interest. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quick calibration of surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137157 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - This invention concerns the acquisition of diagnosis information data effective for diagnosing eye disease independently of the eye state. An image processing apparatus for processing a tomogram of an eye includes a unit configured to determine an eye feature based on the tomogram and thus determine the eye state, a unit configured to detect, from the tomogram, a detection target to be used to calculate diagnosis information data quantitatively representing the determined eye state, and a unit configured to calculate the diagnosis information data using position information of the detection target. In accordance with the eye state, the detection unit changes the detection target or an algorithm to be used to detect the detection target. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137158 | Radiation Treatment Planning and Delivery for Moving Targets in the Heart - Method and systems are disclosed for radiating a moving target inside a heart. The method includes acquiring sequential volumetric representations of an area of the heart and defining a target tissue region and/or a radiation sensitive structure region in 3D for a first of the representations. The target tissue region and/or radiation sensitive structure region are identified for another of the representations by an analysis of the area of the heart from the first representation and the other representation. Radiation beams to the target tissue region are fired in response to the identified target tissue region and/or radiation sensitive structure region from the other representation. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137159 | Device And Method For Positioning A Target Volume In A Radiation Therapy Apparatus - A device is provided for positioning a target volume, such as a phantom or a patient, in a radiation therapy apparatus. The apparatus directs a radiation beam towards the target. The apparatus can include a target support whereon the target is immobilized, a two dimensional radiation detector fixed with fixations means in a known geometric relationship to the target support, the radiation detector being capable of detecting the position of intersection of the radiation beam with the detector, and correcting means for correcting the relative position of the beam and the target support, based on the detected intersection position. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137160 | Power Injector with Decay Constant Functionality - A power injector ( | 2011-06-09 |
20110137161 | Power Injector with Keep Vein Open Functionality - Disclosed are systems and methods for power injectors incorporating a keep vein open functionality that is operable when an injection protocol ( | 2011-06-09 |
20110137162 | Power Injector with Syringe Communication Logic - A power injector ( | 2011-06-09 |
20110137163 | Hybrid Micro Guide Catheter - A hybrid microguide catheter and method for making and using the same. The catheter may include a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The tubular members may be arranged so that the second tubular member extends distally beyond the first tubular member. Alternatively, the catheter may include a tubular body having a first opening and a second opening. The first opening may be positioned along the tubular body a distance from the second opening. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137164 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ACQUIRE AND MANAGE TIMED COUNTS - A method and a system to acquire and manage timed counts are provided. The timed counts are captured by a gamma probe. For example, a system to acquire the timed counts may comprise a timed counts receiver to receive timed counts during a session of a medical procedure in which the timed counts are captured. A database stores the timed counts in memory during the session of the medical procedure. The database is accessible to generate a user interface during the session or a report based on the stored timed counts. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137165 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING - In an ultrasound imaging system (UIS), an image capturing arrangement (ICA) captures a sequence of ultrasound images (IMS) of a body (BDY) while an object (NDL) is introduced into the body. A displacement detector (DD) generates a map of displacement indications (DM) from the sequence of ultrasound images. A displacement indication relates to a particular portion of the body and indicates a displacement that the portion has undergone. An object locator (OL) provides an indication (OLI) relating to the location of the object in the body on the basis of the map of displacement indications. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137166 | TRANSDUCER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING SONO-ELASTOGRAPHICAL DATA AND ULTRASONIC DATA OF A MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a transducer arrangement, particularly a transducer arrangement for acquiring tissue information, a method for using a transducer arrangement for acquiring tissue information and a glove which comprises a transducer arrangement. The transducer arrangement | 2011-06-09 |
20110137167 | Device for Therapeutic Treatment - Device for therapeutic treatment, comprising: an acoustic transducer ( | 2011-06-09 |
20110137168 | PROVIDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGE BASED ON A SUB REGION OF INTEREST IN AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - Embodiments for providing a three-dimensional ( | 2011-06-09 |
20110137169 | MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, A MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - A medical image processing apparatus that acquires a medical image and additional information associated with the medical image. The medical image processing apparatus reduces a display size of the medical image using a first size-reduction rate, and reduces a display size of the additional information using a second size-reduction rate. The medical image processes apparatus then combines the size-reduced medical image and the size-reduced additional information into a thumbnail composite image, and displays the thumbnail composite image. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137170 | Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus - The present disclosure relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus transmits an ultrasound signal to a diagnosis target and receives the reflected ultrasound signal from the diagnosis target to generate an ultrasound image. The ultrasound image to be displayed on a screen is divided into plural division regions, and filtering is performed for the respective division regions based on blood-flow information at plural division positions on the diagnosis target corresponding to the respective division regions to provide the filtered result as the ultrasound image. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137171 | PROVIDING AN ULTRASOUND SPATIAL COMPOUND IMAGE IN AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - Embodiments for providing an ultrasound spatial compound image are disclosed. In one embodiment, by way of non-limiting example, an ultrasound system comprises: an ultrasound data acquisition unit configured to transmit and receive ultrasound signals to and from a target object to output first ultrasound data and a plurality of sets of second ultrasound data corresponding to a region of interest (ROI); a user input unit configured to receive input information for defining the ROI; and a processing unit in communication with the ultrasound data acquisition unit and the user input unit, the processing unit being configured to form volume data based on the plurality of sets of second ultrasound data, compare the first ultrasound data with the volume data to detect geometric information therein, form a two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound image based on the first ultrasound data, and a first three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound image and a second 3D ultrasound data based on the volume data in consideration of the geometric information, and perform a spatial compound upon the 2D ultrasound image, the first 3D ultrasound image and the second 3D ultrasound image based on the geometric information to form an ultrasound spatial compound image. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137172 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN AMOUNT OF URINE IN A BLADDER - Disclosed an apparatus for measuring an amount of urine in a bladder using ultrasonic signals. The apparatus is comprising: a transducer; a switch for selecting one of operational modes, which include a preliminary scan mode and a scan mode; a transducer drive unit for driving the transducer; and a central control unit for operating according to the operational mode to provide an amount of urine in the bladder. The central control unit in the preliminary scan mode acquires the ultrasonic signals for a single scan plane from the transducer, generates a 2-dimensional B-Mode ultrasonic image using the acquired ultrasonic signals, and displays the B-Mode ultrasonic image. The central control unit in the scan mode acquires ultrasonic signals for a plurality of scan planes from the transducer, measures an amount of urine in the bladder using the acquired ultrasonic signals, and provides the amount of urine. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137173 | Method and Apparatus for Hemodynamic Monitoring Using Combined Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Measurement - Combined blood flow and blood pressure measurements are used for the calculation of central vascular blood flow parameters. Blood flow measurements may be made simultaneously with arterial pressure measured either centrally or peripherally and central venous pressure for the monitoring of human subjects. A combined blood flow and blood pressure measurement device for hemodynamic monitoring may include a Doppler ultrasound probe utilizing a continuous wave or pulse wave ultrasound beam for the measurement of blood flow in the aorta, combined with arterial pressure measurement, or signal input from a suitable pressure transducer system from one of either the radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis or femoral artery. The ultrasound probe may comprise either an esophageal or suprasternal ultrasound probe, while the blood pressure measurement may be either an electronic transducer blood pressure sphygmomanometer on the arm, or a finger cot infrared light optical pulse detector. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137174 | ULTRASOUND COLOR DOPPLER IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTERING CLUTTER SIGNAL OF THE SAME - Disclosed is an ultrasound color Doppler image system. The ultrasound color Doppler image system includes a calculation unit that calculates a mean value associated with an I/Q signal corresponding to a pixel of a color image in an ultrasound image and generates a multiplication value using the calculated mean value; a comparison unit that compares the generated multiplication value with the mean value; and a masking unit that performs masking of the pixel based on a comparison result, and, the calculation unit calculates the mean value of the I/Q signal for each frame, selects a reference mean value based on scales of the calculated mean values, and generates the multiplication value by multiplying the selected reference mean value and a scale factor. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137175 | TRACKED ULTRASOUND VESSEL IMAGING - A medical imaging apparatus, such as including a processor circuit, can be used to construct a first image of a plane parallel to the surface of an ultrasonic imaging transducer, the plane corresponding to a locus at a specified depth within a first region of tissue. The apparatus can obtain information about a location of a vessel in the first image, then obtain, from a second region of tissue, imaging information corresponding to loci in planes parallel to the surface of the transducer, the planes at depths automatically determined at least in part using the obtained information about the location of the vessel in the first image. In an example, the apparatus can automatically determine an adjusted depth corresponding to the location of the vessel in the second region, and construct a second image of a plane corresponding to the adjusted depth within the tissue. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137176 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER FINGER PROBE - Finger probe for use in ultrasonic imaging includes a housing and a matrix array arranged within the housing to produce ultrasound beams and which includes a plurality of independently-addressable transducer elements. A finger clip is coupled to the housing and arranged to accommodate an operator's finger. A control unit is coupled to the transducer elements to provide planar and volumetric scanning capabilities. A system and method for ultrasonically interrogating a patient's body part and for producing ultrasound images based on the interrogation using a finger-mounted ultrasound probe are also disclosed. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137177 | OPTICAL-COMBINED IMAGING METHOD, OPTICAL-COMBINED IMAGING APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An optical-combined imaging method which improves image quality and shortens the time for imaging includes: a structure identification step (S | 2011-06-09 |
20110137178 | Devices and methods for imaging particular cells including eosinophils - An exemplary embodiment of apparatus and method according to the present disclosure can be provided. For example, using at least one first arrangement, it is possible to direct at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to at least one portion of tissue within a body. Using at least one second arrangement, it is possible to receive at least one second electro-magnetic radiation provided from the portion, which is based on the first electro-magnetic radiation. Further, using at least one third arrangement, it is possible to differentiate at least one particular cell which is eosinophil, mast cell, basophil, monocyte and/or nutrophil from other cells in the portion based on the second electro-magnetic radiation. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137179 | DIFFERENTIAL LASER-INDUCED PERTURBATION (DLIP) FOR BIOIMAGING AND CHEMICAL SENSING - Methods for imaging or optical sensing of a material are provided. A first fluorescent image or optical signal of a material can be recorded, the material can be perturbed, and then a second fluorescent image or optical signal of the material can be recorded. The two fluorescent images or signals can be subtracted to give a differential image or optical signal. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137180 | Systems and Methods for Fitting a Cochlear Implant System to a Patient Based on Stapedius Displacement - An exemplary system includes an implantable cochlear stimulator configured to be implanted within a patient, a sound processor communicatively coupled to the implantable cochlear stimulator and configured to direct the implantable cochlear stimulator to generate and apply electrical stimulation to one or more stimulation sites within a cochlea of the patient, and a displacement sensor assembly configured to measure a displacement of the stapedius of the patient that occurs in response to the application of the electrical stimulation and transmit displacement data representative of the measured displacement to the sound processor. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137181 | Heart pulse detector - A heart pulse detector includes a light emitting diode for emitting a short pulse light toward body tissue and a photo sensor for receiving light signal modulated by blood pulse flow through body tissue. The output current of photo sensor is charging a capacitor during pulse light and is discharging the same capacitor during no pulse light for same period of pulse light. The ambient light signal is then cancelled out from the detected light signal. The light current signal is transferred to a voltage signal after sample and hold procession. Finally heart pulse signal is detected out from the voltage signal without the interference of ambient light. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137182 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSING INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE - Provided are methods for noninvasively assessing intracranial pressure (“ICP”) based on optic nerve sheath diameter (“ONSD”) and a blood velocity metric, such as pulsatility or resistivity index. Also provided are related devices and systems for performing the claimed methods. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137183 | EVALUATE AORTIC BLOOD PRESSURE WAVEFORM USING AN ADAPTIVE PERIPHERAL PRESSURE TRANSFER FUNCTION - The invention relates to method for reconstructing an aortic blood pressure waveform of a person from a peripheral blood pressure waveform of the person comprising the steps of determining at least one pre-selected parameter of the peripheral blood pressure waveform, reconstructing the aortic blood pressure waveform from the peripheral blood pressure waveform using a pressure transfer function having at least one adjustable characteristics, wherein said adjustable characteristics is determined using the at least one pre-selected parameter of the peripheral blood pressure waveform. The invention further relates to a device for reconstructing an aortic blood pressure waveform from a peripheral blood pressure waveform and a computer program product. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137184 | PRESSURE SENSING - A high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) is disclosed capable of performing as a pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the subject pressure sensor can be used for the detection of body fluid pressure. A piezoelectric, biocompatible film can be used to provide a pressure sensing functionalized gate surface for the HEMT. Embodiments of the disclosed sensor can be integrated with a wireless transmitter for constant pressure monitoring. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137185 | Saddle Faced Small Animal Sensor Clip - A noninvasive photoplethysmographic sensor platform for small animals provides a spring biased sensor clip, wherein at least one side of the sensor clip is provided with a saddle faced clip face member. The saddle shape of the clip face member may have a hinge end, toward the hinge of the clip, which is longer in the longitudinal direction of the clip and shorter in depth than the distal end. The shorter distal end side (measured longitudinally) of this saddle shape facilitates the ability to align the transmitted and received light with the bone, while the overall saddle shape of the facing provides a physical grip to capture enough tissue to prevent the clip from relocating over time while it is attached to the limb. The shorter hinge end side (depth-wise) also allows the clip to close when it is fully assembled. The edges of the saddle shaped clip are preferably rounded off to prevent the contusions of the tissue that may result from long-term contact. This saddle faced feature works well on only one side of the clip. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137186 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE BLOOD FLOW OF A BODY TISSUE - A device for measuring the blood flow of a body tissue comprises a catheter having a catheter head for the insertion into the inside of a body tissue and a center piece having a light emission surface, out of which an optical conductor leads, and having a reflection surface, which is disposed opposite of the light emission surface and oriented obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the optical conductor. The optical conductor is disposed such that an emitted light beam is directed at the reflection surface, the emitted light beam can be deflected at the reflection surface and reflected into the body tissue, and a reflected light beam can be reflected out of the body tissue at the reflection surface and fed into the optical conductor. The catheter head is divided into an insertion region and a connecting region, wherein the insertion region comprises a plurality of recesses on the surface thereof. In the direction of the connecting region, the insertion region has an increasing diameter. The recesses are provided in the insertion region such that webs are formed in the direction of the connecting region between the recesses along the surface of the catheter head. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137187 | IMPLANTABLE SENSOR FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGIC INFORMATION - An implantable sensor is provided that includes a piezopolymer sensor element including a body having a plurality of layers of a piezopolymer, and an attachment device configured to hold the piezopolymer sensor element in direct contact with at least one of a bodily fluid and bodily tissue such that the piezopolymer sensor element is configured to bend in response to motion of the at least one of bodily fluid and bodily tissue. A pair of electrodes is attached to the piezopolymer sensor element and the electrodes are configured to collect an electrical charge that is generated within the piezopolymer sensor element due to the bending of the piezopolymer sensor element. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137188 | SLEEP ASSISTANT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a system for sleeping assistance which comprises an electrocardiogram collector, a heartbeat recognition device, a frequency domain analysis device and a nerve active judgment device. Frequency spectrum and heartbeat rate analysis are made by the measured electrocardiogram to find out what nerve actives effect sleeping and to give corresponding feedback. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137189 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL SENSING SYSTEM WITHOUT TIME AND PLACE CONTRAINT AND ITS METHOD - A physiological signal sensing system and a physiological signal sensing method applied in any time and place are disclosed. The present invention is used by applying wireless transmitting electrocardiogram (ECG) data and contactless charging so as to achieve the purpose of sensing physiological signals without any time and place constraints. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137190 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING P-WAVES IN THE SURFACE ECG SIGNAL - The invention provides an ECG system and apparatus for detecting P-waves even in the patients with arrhythmia. The system is capable of obtaining sufficient data from eight leads and to display an ECG construct with marked or emphasized P-waves. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137191 | Method and Apparatus in Connection with Exercise - An apparatus in connection with a fitness exercise of a person, including means for processing multidimensional electrocardiographic data of the person, the multidimensional electrocardiographic data comprising at least two spatially separately measured electrocardiographic signal components, means for forming a vectorcardiographic measure on the basis of the multidimensional electrocardiographic data, and means for applying the vectorcardiographic measure in determination of a fitness exercise related parameter. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137192 | Arrhythmia Discrimination using ECG's Sensed from Multiple Implanted Electrodes - Cardiac monitoring and/or stimulation methods and systems provide for monitoring, diagnosing, defibrillation and pacing therapies, or a combination of these capabilities, including cardiac systems incorporating or cooperating with neuro-stimulating devices, drug pumps, or other therapies. Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to implantable medical devices employing automated cardiac activation sequence monitoring and/or tracking for arrhythmia discrimination. Embodiments of the invention are directed to devices and methods involving sensing a plurality of composite cardiac signals using a plurality of implantable electrodes. A source separation is performed using the sensed plurality of composite cardiac signals and the separation produces one or more cardiac signal vectors associated with one or more cardiac activation sequences that is indicative of ischemia. A change of the one or more cardiac signal vectors is detected using the one or more cardiac signal vectors. Cardiac arrhythmias are discriminated using the one or more cardiac signal vectors. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137193 | CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF RISK BURDEN FOR SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH RISK STRATIFICATION - System and method for assessing a likelihood of a patient to experience a cardiac arrhythmia. A biological sensor is configured to sense biological parameters of the patient. A processor is coupled to the biological sensor and is configured to determine the likelihood of the patient experiencing a cardiac arrhythmia based, at least in part, on a combination of the biological parameters, the combination dynamically weighting each of the plurality of biological parameters based on another one of the plurality of biological parameters. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137194 | RR INTERVAL BASED BEAT REJECTION FOR A CARDIAC MONITOR - Disclosed is a system for the detection of cardiac events (a guardian system) that includes an implanted device called a cardiosaver, a physician's programmer and an external alarm system. The system is designed to provide early detection of cardiac events such as acute myocardial infarction or exercise induced myocardial ischemia caused by an increased heart rate or exertion. The system can also alert the patient with a less urgent alarm if a heart arrhythmia is detected. Using one or more detection algorithms, the cardiosaver can detect a change in the patient's electrogram that is indicative of a cardiac event within five minutes after it occurs and then automatically warn the patient that the event is occurring. To provide this warning, the guardian system includes an internal alarm sub-system (internal alarm means) within the cardiosaver and/or an external alarm system (external alarm means). If the guardian system is put into a pacemaker, the algorithm can utilize a different analysis of the electrogram depending on whether or not the pacemaker is actually pacing the heart. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137195 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Respiratory Activity - A method of monitoring respiratory activity includes obtaining a respiration sound signal. The respiration sound signal is processed to identify a frequency component corresponding to respiration, and an amplitude related parameter of the component is measured. If the measured parameter is in an indeterminate region then a temporal domain related parameter of the identified frequency component is measured. An apparatus for monitoring respiratory activity is also disclosed. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137196 | QUANTITATIVE MOTOR FUNCTION EVALUATION SYSTEM - The system of the present invention includes (a) means for displaying image information including a target image and a cursor image for tracking the target image; (b) means used when the subject moves the cursor image; (c) means for detecting the state of tracking the target image by the cursor image; (d) means for detecting the muscle active state of the subject using the means (b); (e) means for analyzing the tracking state detected by the means (c) and the muscle active state detected by the means (d); and (f) means for evaluating the motor function of the subject by using results of analysis obtained by the means (e) as indexes. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137197 | Implantable Device Employing Movement Sensing for Detecting Sleep-Related Disorders - Methods and systems for evaluating a pathological condition include acquiring movement information, such as electromyogram (EMG) information, and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) information, and detecting the presence of a pathological condition using both movement and SDB information. Methods may involve sensing physiological signals including at least muscle movement signals. Sleep-related disorders are detected using the sensed physiological signals, the sleep-related disorders including at least an involuntary muscle movement disorder and sleep-disordered breathing. Methods and systems also provide for detecting and treating a sleep-related disorder using movement and SDB information. Cardiac, respiratory, nerve stimulation, drug, or a combination of such therapies may be delivered to treat a detected or diagnosed pathological condition. | 2011-06-09 |
20110137198 | TRUNK WIDTH MEASURING UNIT AND VISCERAL FAT MEASURING DEVICE - To provide a trunk width measuring unit capable of improving reliability of measurement precision, and a visceral fat measuring device. The trunk width measuring unit is provided with a first contact portion to be brought into contact with an upper surface of a trunk of a user in a supine position, a second contact portion to be brought into contact with one of side surfaces of the trunk, a third contact portion to be brought into contact with the other side surface of the trunk, and a trunk width calculating unit for calculating vertical width and horizontal width of the trunk from height from an upper surface of a bed to a contact position of the first contact portion and a distance between the second contact portion and the third contact portion. | 2011-06-09 |