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20080200783 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF SKIN PERFUSION FOR INDIRECT GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT - A method and apparatus for noninvasive glucose measurement measures glucose indirectly from the natural response of tissue to variations in analyte concentration. The indirect measurement method utilizes factors affected by or correlated with the concentration of glucose, such as refractive index, electrolyte distribution or tissue scattering. Measurement reliability is greatly improved by stabilizing optical properties of the tissue at the measurement site, thus blood perfusion rates at the sample site are regulated. Perfusion is monitored and stabilized by spectroscopically measuring a control parameter, such as skin temperature, that directly affects perfusion. The control parameter is maintained in a range about a set point, thus stabilizing perfusion. Skin temperature is controlled using a variety of means, including the use of active heating and cooling elements, passive devices, such as thermal wraps, and through the use of a heated coupling medium having favorable heat transfer properties. | 08-21-2008 |
20080319382 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING A CHANNELED SAMPLE PROBE TO TISSUE - Sampling is controlled in order to enhance analyte concentration estimation derived from noninvasive sampling. More particularly, sampling is controlled using controlled fluid delivery to a region between a tip of a sample probe and a tissue measurement site. The controlled fluid delivery enhances coverage of a skin sample site with the thin layer of fluid. Delivery of contact fluid is controlled in terms of spatial delivery, volume, thickness, distribution, temperature, and/or pressure. | 12-25-2008 |
20090036759 | COLLAPSIBLE NONINVASIVE ANALYZER METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention relates generally to a noninvasive spectroscopic based analyzer. More particularly, a collapsible spectrometer and or deployable subject interface for an analyzer, such as a noninvasive glucose concentration analyzer, is described. | 02-05-2009 |
20090098587 | METHOD OF SCREENING FOR DISORDERS OF GLUCOSE METABOLISM - A method of screening for disorders of glucose metabolism such as impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes allows prevention, or early detection and treatment of diabetic complications such as cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, and other disorders of the major organs and systems. A mathematical algorithm evaluates the shape of a subject's glucose profile and classifies the profile into one of several predefined clusters, each cluster corresponding either to a normal condition or one of several abnormal conditions. The series of blood glucose values making up the glucose tolerance curve may be measured using any glucose analyzer including: invasive, minimally invasive and noninvasive types. The method is executed on a processing device programmed to perform the steps of the method. Depending on the outcome of the screening, a subject may be provided with additional information concerning their condition and/or counseled to consult further with their health care provider. | 04-16-2009 |
20090105669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SUBJECTS SUFFERING FROM CONTRACTURE - A method and apparatus for cleaning a subject suffering from contracture provides a threaded and flexible cleaning tool for insertion between muscles joints or body parts suffering from contracture requiring no prying open of joints or minimally prying open of joints in order to facilitate cleaning of body parts otherwise obstructed by the contracture. | 04-23-2009 |
20090318786 | CHANNELED TISSUE SAMPLE PROBE METHOD AND APPARATUS - Sampling is controlled in order to enhance analyte concentration estimation derived from noninvasive sampling. More particularly, sampling is controlled using controlled fluid delivery to a region between a tip of a sample probe and a tissue measurement site. The controlled fluid delivery enhances coverage of a skin sample site with the thin layer of fluid. Delivery of contact fluid is controlled in terms of spatial delivery, volume, thickness, distribution, temperature, and/or pressure. | 12-24-2009 |
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20090035740 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE CONTROLLED INTERACTIVE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION - The present invention relates to systems and methods for training, testing and/or certifying one or more subjects (e.g., at the same time (e.g., in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR))). In particular, the present invention relates to remote bi-directional communications (e.g., data delivery, acquisition, and/or maintenance). For example, the present invention provides communication between a handheld AED simulation device (e.g., comprising a processor) and one or more simulation devices (e.g., a mannequin (e.g., comprising a processor and/or one or more sensors) connected thereto and/or components (e.g., controls and/or sensors) associated therewith. The present invention also provides a system configured to relay information (e.g., instructions and/or performance data) between one or more processors (e.g., housed on a personal computer or other device) and one or more additional processors (e.g., housed on a simulation device (e.g., a mannequin comprising one or more sensors (e.g., hall effect sensors and/or switch sensors associated therewith). | 02-05-2009 |