Abstract:
The invention relates to heart measurement and heart monitoring, in particular the measurement of mechanical heart activity, and includes a method and apparatus to using doppler radar to transmit an electromagnetic signal of a certain frequency into, and detect a reflected signal from out of, the chest of the individual, to processing the detected signal to produce an output signal representing the rate of change of the doppler signal associated with the reflected signal and to identify from the output signal a group of at least one characteristic point of the output signal, and further to calculate at least one parameter representative of heart activity, this calculation based on the at least one identified characteristic point. The apparatus provides a system for monitoring which is particularly suitable for use in the home and which does not require repeated use of impedance cardiograms which are inappropriate for use by untrained personnel.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for automatic customization of a service to a user by a remote host (32') by means of a telematic communication (40), said remote host comprising storage means (47) for storing a background information about the user, said method comprising the steps of initiating a trigger information (39) at a user's site upon an occurrence of an event corresponding to a need of the user, acquiring a context information (36) about the user at the user's site, combining the trigger information (39) with the context information (36) in a specific message, sending the specific message to the remote host by means of the telematic communication, receiving the specific message by the remote host, processing of said trigger information by the remote host in combination with the background information (47) according to a prestored user identification (45), processing said context information (43) by the remote host, putting forward a service offer to the user based on a combination of said trigger information (41), said background information (47) and said context information (43).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a magnetic induction tomography system and method for studying the electromagnetic properties of an object. In order to provide a high resolution MIT technique without the need of increasing the number of coils, a magnetic induction tomography system (1) for studying the electromagnetic properties of an object (2) is suggested, the system comprising one or more generator coils (4) adapted for generating a primary magnetic field, said primary magnetic field inducing an eddy current in the object (2), one or more sensor coils (5) adapted for sensing a secondary magnetic field, said secondary magnetic field being generated as a result of said eddy current, and means (6, 7, 8, 9) for providing a relative movement between one or more generator coils (4) and/or one or more sensor coils (5) on the one hand and the object (2) to be studied on the other hand.
Abstract:
An electrophysiological device comprises a lead-off detector in the form of an electrical impedance detector and further a path from a supply voltage to a second voltage. The path comprises segments having electrical impedances, at least one of which is to be ascertained, and a measuring vertex. The electrical impedance detector further comprises a discriminator connected to the measuring vertex and arranged to evaluate an electrical measuring signal observed at the measuring vertex.
Abstract:
Doppler radar sensor (3) is used for generating a reference or target signal (S R , S T ), which can be used for positioning of measuring sensors (2) for acquiring a vital parameter of a subject (5). With the invention a simple and reliable technique for positioning sensors (2) is provided. Furthermore a simple and reliable technique for reproducing the position of sensors (2) is provided.
Abstract translation:多普勒雷达传感器(3)用于生成参考或目标信号(S R SUB>,S T SUB>),可用于测量传感器(2) 获取对象的生命参数(5)。 通过本发明提供了用于定位传感器(2)的简单且可靠的技术。 此外还提供了用于再现传感器(2)的位置的简单且可靠的技术。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a patient monitoring system for monitoring cardio pulmonary performance or the like by means of capacitive measurement. Further the invention relates to a method for monitoring cardio pulmonary performance or the like by means of a capacitive measurement. In order to provide a reliable technique for monitoring cardio pulmonary performance or the like, which technique is particularly suitable for home use, a patient monitoring system (1) for monitoring cardio pulmonary performance or the like by means of capacitive measurement is suggested, said system (1) comprising a number of electrodes (2) arranged in the form of a matrix (3), said electrodes (2) being adapted to be integrated with a bed (4) or the like, each electrode (2) being individually selectable, means (5) for determining a number of electrodes (2) depending on the position of the patient on the bed (4) or the like, said means (5) being adapted to determine the number of electrodes (2) by determining the capacitance of a number of electrodes (2), and means (5) for selecting a number of said determined electrodes (2) for carrying out a capacitive measurement.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a mobile electronic device for acquisition of medical data of a user. The mobile electronic device is preferably implemented as an electronic otoscope and serves to acquire otoscope images indicating for example ear infections and tonsillitis. The mobile electronic device is adapted to transmit acquired medical data to a service center by making use of conventional communication devices. In response to a request, the user receives appropriate medical assistance from the service center. Since the mobile electronic device has implemented a billing module, the user not necessarily has to register with the service center. A huge variety of different payment models applies allowing for a universal usage of the mobile electronic device for various scenarios related to child care or medical assistance during travel and holiday. The mobile electronic device is ideally suited for universal medical precaution and medical assistance.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for sensing HO activity, and in particular blood glucose level based on an analyte level determination, the analyte being carboxyhemoglobin. In a preferred embodiment, HO activity and/or blood glucose level are extrapolated from Hb-CO level by determining an intermediate CO level. The apparatus and method are preferably non invasive.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the area of rehabilitation for patients with motor disabilities, especially for hemiplegic patients. With the present invention a long term, e.g. day and night, patient activity monitoring can be established in a home environment. A core idea of the invention is to evaluate the functional use of a limb by determining the synchronicity of the patient's movements depending on the movement's cyclicity. With this approach a reliable assessment of limb usage can be made based on the daily living activities of the patient. With the present invention the progress of rehabilitation can be monitored and guidance can be provided to therapists and patients about the state of the rehabilitation process. It further makes them aware of a lack of limb usage.
Abstract:
The present application relates to a user- friendly monitoring system with an improved measurement quality that is suitable for home use. A monitoring system for monitoring a physiological activity of a recipient is provided, the system comprising at least one dry electrode (1) having a working surface (5) that is to be brought into a contact with the recipient's skin, wherein the at least one electrode comprises a flexible conductive shell (2) that is to be integrated into a textile or a garment (6) and an electronic circuit (13) embedded in the shell. The invention is preferably used in the field of personal health care for continuous monitoring of electro -physiological parameters outside hospitals at maximum comfort.