Active Acoustic Pressure Mapping System
    81.
    发明申请
    Active Acoustic Pressure Mapping System 有权
    主动声压测绘系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150185898A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:US14419257

    申请日:2013-08-01

    Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining that a pressure field is applied on a structure. A plurality of acoustic waves are generated within the structure using at least one wave generator and a plurality of measurements of the acoustic waves is taken using at least one wave sensor. A pressure field applied to a surface of the structure is determined by processing at least two of the plurality of measurements. The wave generator and the wave sensor may be piezoelectric elements, which may alternate between acting as the wave generator and the wave sensor. Processing the measurements may comprise obtaining a differential measurement value and comparing the value to a threshold. Determining that the pressure field is applied may comprise processing the measurements using a model based on acoustic wave propagation or experimental results. The processing may provide a mapping of the pressure field of an object on the structure.

    Abstract translation: 用于确定在结构上施加压力场的方法和装置。 使用至少一个波发生器在结构内产生多个声波,并且使用至少一个波传感器采用声波的多个测量。 通过处理多个测量中的至少两个来确定施加到结构的表面的压力场。 波发生器和波传感器可以是压电元件,其可以作为波发生器和波传感器之间交替。 处理测量可以包括获得差分测量值并将该值与阈值进行比较。 确定压力场的应用可以包括使用基于声波传播或实验结果的模型处理测量。 处理可以提供对象在结构上的压力场的映射。

    METHOD FOR MONITORING AN ACTIVITY OF A COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED USER AND DEVICE THEREFORE
    83.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR MONITORING AN ACTIVITY OF A COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED USER AND DEVICE THEREFORE 审中-公开
    用于监控受到严格限制的用户的活动的方法及其设备

    公开(公告)号:US20150099245A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-09

    申请号:US14502125

    申请日:2014-09-30

    CPC classification number: A61B5/1118 A61B5/1036 A61B5/16 A61B5/6887

    Abstract: The method for monitoring an activity of a cognitively impaired user using a device having a body resting on a plurality of support areas and loadable by the cognitively impaired user, generally comprises the step of measuring a plurality of force values exerted by a weight of a load to corresponding ones of the support areas; the step of obtaining a state of an activity of the cognitively impaired user based on the measured values; and the step of generating a signal indicative of the state of the activity. The state of the activity typically can be a given step in a recipe to be cooked on a smart stove in order to assist a cognitively impaired person in the completion of a cooking activity.

    Abstract translation: 使用具有搁置在多个支撑区域上并由认知受损的用户加载的身体的装置来监测认知受损的使用者的活动的方法通常包括测量由负载的重量施加的多个力值的步骤 对应的支援区域; 基于测量值获得认知受损用户的活动状态的步骤; 以及产生指示活动状态的信号的步骤。 活动的状态通常可以是在智能炉上烹饪的食谱中的给定步骤,以帮助认知受损的人完成烹饪活动。

    Sensor prosthetic for improved balance control
    84.
    发明授权
    Sensor prosthetic for improved balance control 有权
    传感器假肢用于改善平衡控制

    公开(公告)号:US08974402B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US10511023

    申请日:2003-04-14

    Abstract: A feedback device for measuring balance related information, and for producing a stimulation of the skin that encodes that information in a way that is useful to the wearer of the device. At least one sensor detects balance information and transmits at least one balance information signal to a signal processing subsystem. The signal processing subsystem converts the received balance information signal into at least one stimulation control signal. The signal processing subsystem then transmits the stimulation control signal to at least one stimulator, which provides stimulation to a wearer of the device reflecting the stimulation control signal received from the signal processing subsystem.

    Abstract translation: 用于测量平衡相关信息的反馈装置,以及用于以对装置的佩戴者有用的方式产生编码该信息的皮肤的刺激。 至少一个传感器检测平衡信息并将至少一个平衡信息信号发送到信号处理子系统。 信号处理子系统将接收到的平衡信息信号转换成至少一个刺激控制信号。 信号处理子系统然后将刺激控制信号发送到至少一个刺激器,该刺激器向装置的穿戴者提供反射从信号处理子系统接收到的刺激控制信号的刺激。

    Spinal distraction tool for load and position measurement
    86.
    发明授权
    Spinal distraction tool for load and position measurement 有权
    用于负载和位置测量的脊柱牵引工具

    公开(公告)号:US08945133B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13243762

    申请日:2011-09-23

    Abstract: A spine alignment system is provided to assess load forces on the vertebra in conjunction with overall spinal alignment. The system includes a spine instrument having an electronic assembly and a sensorized head. The sensorized head can be inserted between vertebra and report vertebral conditions such as force, pressure, orientation and edge loading. A GUI is therewith provided to show where the spine instrument is positioned relative to vertebral bodies as the instrument is placed in the inter-vetebral space. The system can distract vertebrae to a first height and measure the load applied by the spine region. The GUI can indicate that the load is outside a predetermined range. The spine region can be distracted to a second height where the load is measured within the predetermined load range.

    Abstract translation: 提供脊柱对准系统以评估椎骨上的负荷力与整体脊柱对准结合。 该系统包括具有电子组件和传感头的脊柱仪器。 传感头可插入椎骨和报告椎体条件如力,压力,方位和边缘负荷之间。 其中提供了GUI,以便当仪器被放置在脑间空间中时显示脊柱仪器相对于椎体位于何处。 系统可以将椎骨分散到第一高度,并测量脊柱区域施加的负荷。 GUI可以指示负载在预定范围之外。 脊柱区域可以分散到在预定负载范围内测量负载的第二高度。

    THERAPY CONTROL FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM
    87.
    发明申请
    THERAPY CONTROL FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM 审中-公开
    患者支持系统的治疗控制

    公开(公告)号:US20150013073A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-15

    申请号:US14499371

    申请日:2014-09-29

    Abstract: Patient support systems and, more particularly, patient support systems designed to reduce the risk of developing pressure sores by a patient are disclosed. A control unit is provided that operates a pump for setting and maintaining the inflation of the patient support system. The control unit is configured to receive a weight of a patient (either automatically from an integrated weighing device or as input by a caregiver) using the patient support system. The control unit then operates the pump to fill and maintain the patient support system to a predetermined pressure based upon an electronically stored pressure versus weight model accessible to the control unit, where the pressure versus weight model is set to avoid bottom-out and overpressure conditions for the patient having the weight.

    Abstract translation: 公开了患者支撑系统,更具体地,公开了旨在减少由患者产生压疮的风险的患者支撑系统。 提供控制单元,其操作用于设置和维持患者支撑系统的充气的泵。 控制单元被配置为使用患者支持系统接收患者的重量(自动地从集成称重装置或由护理者输入)。 控制单元然后操作泵,以基于控制单元可访问的电子存储的压力对重量模型来将患者支撑系统填充并保持到预定压力,其中设定压力对重量模型以避免底部和超压状况 对于具有体重的患者。

    Sensors, interfaces and sensor systems for data collection and integrated remote monitoring of conditions at or near body surfaces
    88.
    发明授权
    Sensors, interfaces and sensor systems for data collection and integrated remote monitoring of conditions at or near body surfaces 有权
    传感器,接口和传感器系统,用于数据收集和集体远程监测身体表面或附近的状况

    公开(公告)号:US08925392B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-06

    申请号:US13753456

    申请日:2013-01-29

    Applicant: Heapsylon LLC

    Abstract: Sensing devices including flexible and stretchable fabric-based pressure sensors, may be associated with or incorporated in garments intended to be worn against a body surface (directly or indirectly), or may be associated with other types of flexible substrates, such as sheet-like materials, bandages and other materials that contact the body (directly or indirectly), and may be provided as independently positionable sensor components. Systems and methods for storing, communicating, processing, analyzing and displaying data collected by sensor components for remote monitoring of conditions at body surfaces, or within the body, are also disclosed. Sensors and sensor systems provide substantially real-time feedback relating to current body conditions and may provide notifications or alerts to users, caretakers and/or clinicians, enabling early intervention when conditions indicate intervention is appropriate.

    Abstract translation: 包括柔性和可拉伸的基于织物的压力传感器的感测装置可以与意图穿戴在身体表面(直接或间接)上的衣服相关联或并入其中,或者可以与其它类型的柔性基底相关联,例如片状 材料,绷带和与身体直接或间接接触的其他材料,并可作为独立定位的传感器部件提供。 还公开了用于存储,通信,处理,分析和显示由传感器组件收集的用于远程监测身体表面或身体内的状况的数据的系统和方法。 传感器和传感器系统提供与当前身体状况相关的实质性实时反馈,并且可以向用户,照顾者和/或临床医师提供通知或警报,以使得当条件指示干预是适当的时候的早期干预。

    COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING DYNAMIC BONE QUALITY
    89.
    发明申请
    COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING DYNAMIC BONE QUALITY 审中-公开
    用于评估动态骨质量的计算机系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140378788A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-25

    申请号:US14484193

    申请日:2014-09-11

    Abstract: A computer system for assessing dynamic bone quality is provided, including a memory that stores executable instructions, a central processing unit (CPU) capable of accessing the memory and executing the instructions to provide an output, and a receiver for receiving data input and transmitting it to the CPU, wherein the receiver is operably connected to: (1) a plurality of accelerometers, each accelerometer adapted to contact an exterior surface of a human subject at a load-bearing anatomical site and to receive input from each point of contact including acceleration response data; and (2) a force plate adapted to receive input including vertical ground reaction force data provided by a heel strike on the force plate, wherein the CPU executes the instructions to process the input data transmitted from the receiver to provide the output as a bone damping value. A method for assessing dynamic bone quality is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于评估动态骨质量的计算机系统,包括存储可执行指令的存储器,能够访问存储器并执行指令以提供输出的中央处理单元(CPU),以及用于接收数据输入和发送的接收器 其中所述接收器可操作地连接到:(1)多个加速度计,每个加速度计适于在承载解剖位置处接触人类受试者的外表面并且从每个接触点接收包括加速度的输入 响应数据; 和(2)适于接收包括由力板上的脚跟打击提供的垂直地面反作用力数据的输入的力板,其中CPU执行指令以处理从接收器发送的输入数据,以将输出提供为骨阻尼 值。 还提供了一种评估动态骨质量的方法。

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