公开(公告)号：MX9709580A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-28

申请号：MX9709580

申请日：1997-12-05

Applicant: CHROMATICS COLOR SCIENCES INT

Inventor： MACFARLANE DARBY ,  MACFARLANE DAVID KENNETH ,  BILLMEYER FRED W JR

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/103 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01J03/50 ,  A61B05/103

Abstract: Un método y aparato para determinar la condicion de un sujeto de prueba en base al color utilizando un instrumento de medicion de color, para detectar el cambio de un factor de color indicativo de una condicion tal como una enfermedad, daño, envejecimiento, etc.. Puede detectarse una condicion médica tal como la hiperbilirubinemia, que afecta el color de la piel. Uno valora los factores de color tal como Hunter b y L en el color de la piel de los sujetos. Para rangos predeterminados de un factor de color, en particular L, los cambios en el otro factor de color, por ejemplo Hunter b, arriba de los niveles predeterminados, son indicativos de la condicion médica. En muchos casos, una sola medicion de los factores de color, puede utilizarse como una advertencia de la probabilidad de la condicion médica o contaminada, si el rango ordinario de los factores de color se conoce para individuos saludables, con coloracion de la piel similar a aquellas del sujeto de prueba. Aun si no existe medicion de línea basal y el color del sujeto de prueba es tal, que una sola lectura de uno o dos factores de color no advierten de la posible presencia de la condicion médica o contaminacion, las lecturas secuenciales pueden indicar la presencia o ausencia de la condicion en base a los cambios en el factor de color medido, o carecer de cambios. Las técnicas de medicion de color se aplican a un amplio rango de sujetos de prueba biologica (por ejemplo cabello, dientes, tejido, excreciones, alimentos, suelo, animales, plantas).

公开(公告)号：MX9801867A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-30

申请号：MX9801867

申请日：1998-03-09

Applicant: KATIMS JEFFERSON JACOB

Inventor： KATIMS JEFFERSON JACOB

IPC: A61B10/00 ,  A61B5/103 ,  A61N1/36 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A61B05/0484 ,  A61B05/103

Abstract: El umbral de percepcion de corriente alterna constante o umbral de percepcion de dolor de corriente para propositos de determinar la normalidad o anormalidad o la terapia correspondiente relacionada o terapia de fármaco o monitoreo de regeneracion nerviosa o integridad funcional se determinan y registran cuantitativamente, comprendiendo las etapas de: colocar específicamente electrodos sobre el paciente de acuerdo con una prueba predeterminada, que activa una fuente de energía, utilizar un estimulador digital operado por micro controlador integral, que monitorea las respuestas y calcula el valor de umbral y lo registra después de la aplicacion de una corriente constante que tiene relacion con la frecuencia, la forma de onda, la intensidad, la duracion de la presentacion, y el tamaño del electrodo, calcular y registrar los datos que pueden ser determinantes o no determinantes conforme se producen mediante la unidad operada por micro controlador integrado.

公开(公告)号：WO1997043954A1

公开(公告)日：1997-11-27

申请号：PCT/US1997008641

申请日：1997-05-21

Applicant: BRUX CARE L.L.C. ,  WEINSTEIN, Lee ,  DEVLIN, Thomas, E. ,  ULRICH, Karl, T. ,  BURNS, Clay, A.

Inventor： BRUX CARE L.L.C.

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: B29C41/36 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B5/4557 ,  A61B5/486 ,  A61F5/56 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B29C41/003 ,  B29C41/16 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B22F3/008 ,  B22F3/22

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the treatment of bruxism through biofeedback is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus consists of electronics (M1) mounted in a light-weight headband (HB1) which may be worn comfortably by a user during sleep or while awake. Electrodes (E) within the headband pick up surface EMG voltage signals indicative of bruxism, and biofeedback is provided to the user through an earphone (SK).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过生物反馈治疗磨牙症的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该装置由安装在重量轻的头带（HB1）中的电子装置（M1）组成，可在睡眠期间或唤醒期间由使用者舒适地佩戴。 头带拾取表面中的电极（E）表示磨牙症的EMG电压信号，并且通过耳机（SK）向用户提供生物反馈。

公开(公告)号：WO1997042871A1

公开(公告)日：1997-11-20

申请号：PCT/US1996006693

申请日：1996-05-10

Applicant: CARDIOVASCULAR CONCEPTS, INC.

Inventor： CARDIOVASCULAR CONCEPTS, INC. ,  MURPHY, Richard

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1076

Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for determining cross-sectional dimensions of body lumens, such as the diameter of a blood vessel. According to one exemplary method, the diameter of a blood vessel is measured by first inflating a balloon catheter (10) within the lumen until the balloon (20) diameter matches the lumen diameter. The balloon (20) includes at least one measurement element (26) which indicates the expanded balloon cross-sectional area, circumference or diameter.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于确定体腔的横截面尺寸的方法和装置，例如血管的直径。 根据一个示例性方法，通过首先使管腔内的球囊导管（10）膨胀直到球囊（20）直径与管腔直径相匹配来测量血管的直径。 球囊（20）包括至少一个测量元件（26），其指示膨胀的气囊横截面积，圆周或直径。

公开(公告)号：WO1997032521A1

公开(公告)日：1997-09-12

申请号：PCT/US1997002824

申请日：1997-02-25

Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Inventor： ABBOTT LABORATORIES ,  OOSTA, Gary, M. ,  ELSTROM, Tuan, A. ,  SHAIN, Eric, B. ,  SCHAPIRA, Thomas, G.

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1495 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/442 ,  A61B5/443

Abstract: A process of calibrating an individual in preparation for the non-invasive measurement of a biological compound across the skin of that individual using non-ionizing radiation is provided. The process includes determining the contribution of one or more skin parameters to the absorption and transmittance data and correcting the subsequent non-invasive measurement of the biological compound for the contribution of the parameter(s).

Abstract translation: 提供了使用非电离辐射来校准个体以准备对该个体的皮肤进行的非侵入式测量生物化合物的过程。 该过程包括确定一个或多个皮肤参数对吸收和透射率数据的贡献，并校正生物化合物的后续非侵入​​性测量以用于参数的贡献。

公开(公告)号：WO1997025922A1

公开(公告)日：1997-07-24

申请号：PCT/US1997000233

申请日：1997-01-02

Applicant: HYGEIA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC.

Inventor： HYGEIA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC. ,  ROSENBERG, Ethan

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/4356 ,  A61B5/04002 ,  A61B5/04485 ,  A61B5/04882 ,  A61B5/7257

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting an onset of true labor in a pregnant mammal. In accordance with a method of this invention the following steps are executed: (a) detected electrical signals from a succession of muscular contractions associated with labor; (b) determining a spectral content of the electrical signals for each contraction; (c) determining a discriminant ( delta ) from the determined spectral content for each contraction so as to provide a set of discriminants, individual ones of the set of discriminants being associated with an individual one of the contractions; and (d) indicating a beginning of true labor when a slope of at least two discriminants of the set of discriminants exceeds a first threshold value and when a magnitude of a last determined discriminant exceeds a second threshold value. The onset of true labor can also be indicated when a value of a critical determinant exceeds a threshold value, the value of the critical determinant being obtained from a combination of the slope of at least two discriminants of the set of discriminants and a magnitude of a last determined discriminant.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测怀孕哺乳动物中真实劳动发生的系统和方法。 根据本发明的方法，执行以下步骤：（a）从与劳动有关的一系列肌肉收缩中检测出电信号; （b）确定每个收缩的电信号的频谱含量; （c）从每个收缩的确定的频谱内容中确定判别式（delta），以便提供一组歧视，所述一组歧视的个体与所述收缩中的个体之一相关联; 以及（d）指示当所述鉴别集合的至少两个识别符的斜率超过第一阈值并且当最后确定的判别式的幅度超过第二阈值时开始真实劳动。 当关键决定因素的值超过阈值时，也可以指示真实劳动的开始，关键决定因素的值是从所述鉴别集合的至少两个歧视者的斜率和 最后确定判别。

公开(公告)号：WO1997009929A1

公开(公告)日：1997-03-20

申请号：PCT/US1996014698

申请日：1996-09-10

Applicant: INTEGRATED SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： INTEGRATED SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC. ,  MITTELSTADT, Brent, D.

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: A61F2/46 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61F2/30942 ,  A61F2/3662 ,  A61F2/4657 ,  A61F2002/2825 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/30945 ,  A61F2002/30948 ,  A61F2002/30952 ,  A61F2002/4632 ,  A61F2002/4633 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H20/40 ,  G16H30/40 ,  Y10S128/92 ,  Y10S128/922

Abstract: A method and system (10) for transforming the image (16) of a long bone into a system coordinate space such as robotics system coordinate space, comprises identifying in the image data set directional coordinates representing bone axis and at least one positional coordinate on the bone surface. Corresponding coordinates in the actual bone immobilized in the robotics or other system space are then determined by contacting a probe (32), such as a probe at the end of a manipulatable arm (28) on a robot (26), to corresponding locations in the actual bone. The coordinates within the image data set are then registered with the actual coordinates within the immobilized bone to produce a transfer function that can be used to transform the image data set to the coordinate system space.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将长骨的图像（16）变换成诸如机器人系统坐标空间的系统坐标空间的方法和系统（10），包括在图像数据集中识别代表骨轴的方向坐标和至少一个位置坐标 骨表面。 然后通过使诸如位于机器人（26）上的可操纵臂（28）的端部处的探针的探头（32）接触到位于机器人或其他系统空间中的实际骨骼中的对应坐标， 实际的骨头。 然后，图像数据集中的坐标与固定骨内的实际坐标一起记录，以产生可用于将图像数据集转换为坐标系空间的传递函数。

公开(公告)号：WO1997007738A1

公开(公告)日：1997-03-06

申请号：PCT/US1996013757

申请日：1996-08-28

Applicant: UROMED CORPORATION

Inventor： UROMED CORPORATION ,  COULTER, Christopher, C. ,  WISNOSKY, Carl, J. ,  FELICE, Leo, C. ,  VENTRES, Thomas, E., Jr. ,  GRIGORIEV, Victor, E.

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1076

Abstract: There is presented a urethral measuring device (1) for determining the length of a human urethra, the measuring device comprising a member having an expandable portion (6) at a first end, and adapted to receive fluid from an external source at a second end (6). The member includes graduations (8) arranged such that the graduations are located a pre-specified distance from the expandable portion. In certain embodiments, the graduations also are located at least "x" distance from the meatus of the urethra when the device is inserted and in an operative position. The measuring device further includes a collar (10) slidably disposed and movable on the member and is used as a pointer against the graduations to measure the length of the urethra. There is further presented a method for determining the length of a urethra, utilizing the aforesaid device.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于确定人尿道长度的尿道测量装置（1），所述测量装置包括在第一端处具有可膨胀部分（6）并且适于在第二端从外部源接收流体的构件 （6）。 该构件包括布置成使得刻度位于距可扩张部分的预定距离的刻度（8）。 在某些实施例中，当装置被插入并处于操作位置时，刻度也位于与尿道口至少“x”的距离处。 所述测量装置还包括可滑动地设置并可在所述构件上移动的套环（10），并用作针对所述刻度的指针以测量所述尿道的长度。 还提出了利用上述装置确定尿道长度的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO1996038086A1

公开(公告)日：1996-12-05

申请号：PCT/US1996008231

申请日：1996-05-31

Applicant: CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES

Inventor： CHILDRENS HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES ,  FORSTEIN, Micah, Aaron

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: H04N7/002 ,  A61B5/1036 ,  H04N5/45

Abstract: A video pedobarograph system (20) for providing a real time, qualitative display of dynamic relative pressure measurements includes a plurality of force sensors, a substantially rigid support structure (28) and video pedobarograph electronics (44). The force sensors generate dynamic relative pressure signals and are positioned within a force sensor matrix structure (26). The substantially rigid support structure (28) includes a substantially planar surface (30) to which the sensor matrix structure (26) is fixedly secured. The video pedobarograph electronics (44) include a video sync stripper (48) and control logic (52). The video sync stripper (48) strips a video sync signal from a composite video signal received by the video pedobarograph electronics (44). The control logic (52) maps the dynamic relative pressure signals to the composite video in response to the video sync signal to generate a mapped composite video signal providing a qualitative display of the dynamic relative pressure signals within a predetermined portion of an overall video image generated from the mapped composite video signal.

Abstract translation: 用于提供动态相对压力测量值的实时定性显示的视频手写操作系统（20）包括多个力传感器，基本上刚性的支撑结构（28）和视频脚手架电子设备（44）。 力传感器产生动态相对压力信号并且位于力传感器矩阵结构（26）内。 基本上刚性的支撑结构（28）包括基本平坦的表面（30），传感器矩阵结构（26）固定地固定到该表面上。 视频手写操作电子设备（44）包括视频同步移除器（48）和控制逻辑（52）。 视频同步移除器（48）从由视频手写输入电路（44）接收的复合视频信号中剥离视频同步信号。 控制逻辑（52）响应于视频同步信号将动态相对压力信号映射到复合视频，以产生映射的复合视频信号，其提供在产生的整个视频图像的预定部分内的动态相对压力信号的定性显示 从映射的复合视频信号。

公开(公告)号：WO1996008201A1

公开(公告)日：1996-03-21

申请号：PCT/US1995011547

申请日：1995-09-13

Applicant: CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

Inventor： CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER ,  VARI, Sandor, G. ,  MAAREK, Jean-Michel, I.

IPC: A61B05/103

CPC classification number: A61B5/445 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0075

Abstract: A burn evaluation apparatus (30) and related method, that allows a surgeon to make a quick evaluation of the extend and depth of a skin burn injury by employing induced ultraviolet or blue light fluorescence spectroscopy and visible and infrared reflectance spectroscopy. The apparatus (30) monitors the condition of the structural and metabolic constituents in the injured skin (2). The apparatus (30) includes a plurality of light sources (32-42), a sensor (44), a microprocessor (46), and several optical fiber bundles (48-54). The light sources emit excitation light at predetermined wavelengths, and when each is activated, the sensor (44) measures the amount return light received within several wavelength bands of interest. A side fiber bundel (54) spaced about a centimeter from a main fiber bundle assists in detecting tissue water below the burn area. By optically evaluating the skin at the burn site, the apparatus (30) prevents the unnecessary removal of viable skin that will heal spontaneously within a few weeks, thereby reducing the amount of skin that must be surgically grafted.

Abstract translation: 一种烧伤评价装置（30）及其相关方法，其允许外科医生通过使用诱导紫外或蓝光荧光光谱和可见光和红外反射光谱法快速评估皮肤烧伤的延长和深度。 装置（30）监测受伤皮肤（2）中结构和代谢成分的状况。 装置（30）包括多个光源（32-42），传感器（44），微处理器（46）和多个光纤束（48-54）。 光源发射预定波长的激发光，并且当每个激发光被激活时，传感器（44）测量在感兴趣的几个波长带内接收的返回光量。 与主纤维束隔开约一厘米的侧纤维束（54）有助于检测烧伤区域下面的组织水。 通过光学评估烧伤部位的皮肤，装置（30）防止在几周内自发愈合的活皮肤不必要的去除，从而减少必须手术移植的皮肤的量。