Abstract:
A cardiopulmonary resuscitation monitoring apparatus includes: a detecting unit configured to obtain a detection signal of a timing of chest compression during execution of cardiopulmonary resuscitation; a pulse oximeter configured to detect a change of a blood volume at the timing of the chest compression based on the detection signal, and configured to obtain an oxygen saturation from the change of the blood volume; an evaluating unit configured to perform evaluation related to the cardiopulmonary resuscitation based on the oxygen saturation; and an outputting unit configured to perform an outputting operation in accordance with a result of the evaluation.
Abstract:
Various pelvic relaxing systems provide various stimuli to various portions of a pelvic structure including a clitoris, G spot, and other intravaginal portions defined inside or around a vaginal cavity. Such a system includes a body member with at least one unit (or part) capable of engaging with at least one portion of the structure, and at least one input unit for receiving user inputs and controlling an actuator member for providing various stimuli to various portions of the structure through various units (or parts) of the body member, without requiring an user to manipulate different switches or buttons during use. Various methods are presented to provide stimuli to various portions of the structure through various units of the body member without requiring the user to manipulate different switches or buttons. Various processes are presented to provide the above system and various members or units thereof.
Abstract:
A device and method coupled to a therapy garment to apply pressure and repetitive compression forces to a body of a person has a positive air pulse generator and a user programmable time, frequency and pressure controller operable to regulate the duration of operation, frequency of the air pulses and a selected air pressure applied to the body of a person. The air pulse generator has rigid displacers that are angularly moved with crank power transmissions to draw air into the air pulse generator and discharge air pressure pulses to the therapy garment.
Abstract:
A method of analyzing a physiological (e.g., an ECG) signal during application of chest compressions. The method includes acquiring a physiological signal during application of chest compressions; acquiring the output of a sensor from which information on the velocity of chest compressions can be determined; and using the information on the velocity to reduce at least one signal artifact in the physiological signal resulting from the chest compressions.
Abstract:
A system and method by which movements desired by a user of a lower extremity orthotic is determined and a control system automatically regulates the sequential operation of powered lower extremity orthotic components to enable the user, having mobility disorders, to walk, as well as perform other common mobility tasks which involve leg movements, perhaps with the use of a gait aid.
Abstract:
A linear actuator is disclosed, that comprises a stator containing more than one coil, a mover containing more than one magnet, each said magnet separated from the adjacent magnet by a spacer, a power supply operable to provide current to said coils of said stator, at least one magnetic flux sensor, and a controller operable to control the relative motion between said stator and said mover, the controller comprising a module to measure the magnetic flux observed by the sensor and use that as feedback to control the motion of the mover relative to the stator. In a preferred embodiment, this linear actuator is used in a sexual appliance with user control over the linear actuator motion profiles.
Abstract:
A robot for gait training includes a walking-assist robot (100) to be put on legs of a walking trainee; a treadmill (200; a load-hoist (300) for supporting the body of the walking trainee; and a controller (400). The controller (400) includes an input unit (410) for receiving or inputting information or commands, and a speed, angle and rotational force of each joint required for training of the walking trainee, an information storage device for selectively storing the information and commands received through the input unit (410), a control unit for controlling the walking-assist robot (100), the treadmill (200) and the load hoist (300) according to the information or commands input through the input unit (410) or transmitted from the information storage device, and a monitor (420) for displaying the information transmitted from the walking-assist robot (100), the treadmill (200), the load hoist (300) and the information storage device.
Abstract:
A skin treatment device combines an RF treatment arrangement with a mechanical massage arrangement, preferably with the massage device in the form of an annular massage head encircling and rotating around the RF applicator. Also disclosed are configurations with a liquid dispenser for delivering a liquid to the skin under the device. According to one option, the skin contact surface of the RF applicator itself is provided in part by a rolling ball liquid applicator.
Abstract:
A portable, self-contained compression device is wearable by a person for applying intermittent compression on a limb of the person. The compression device comprises a sleeve having a longitudinal axis and adapted for placement on the limb. The device includes an actuator assembly on the sleeve comprising a flexible shaft operably connected to the sleeve and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The shaft is flexible to allow for conformance of the shaft to the limb when the sleeve is on the limb. The actuator assembly also comprises an actuator for rotating the flexible shaft in a first direction to constrict the sleeve to apply compression on the limb and for rotating the flexible shaft or allowing the flexible shaft to rotate in a second direction to relax constriction of the sleeve to relieve compression on the limb. Springs or elastic sections may be used to impart sequential, gradient compression on the limb.
Abstract:
A device that supports a motion for restoring an inclination angle of a body to a reference direction is provided. A balance device comprises a sensor, at least one flywheel, and a controller. The sensor is configured to detect an inclination angle of the body with respect to the reference direction. The at least one flywheel is arranged on the balance device so that an axis of the flywheel is non-parallel to a yaw axis of the body when the balance device is attached to a user. The yaw axis of the body corresponds to a longitudinal direction of the body. In addition, the yaw axis coincides with the reference direction when the user stands erect. The controller is configured to change a rotation rate of the flywheel based on an inclination angle detected by the sensor.