公开(公告)号：US20160192716A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14661831

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A41D1/00 ,  A42B3/04 ,  A41D20/00 ,  A42B1/12 ,  A41D1/04 ,  A41B11/00

CPC classification number: A41D1/002 ,  A41B1/00 ,  A42B3/0433 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02405 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/4809 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B2560/0242 ,  A61B2560/0443 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/015 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04B2001/3855 ,  H04B2001/3861

Abstract: An apparatus selectively attaches a physiologic sensor pod to an article of apparel or clothing, wherein the sensor pod includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a peripheral surface, and a groove extending around the peripheral surface. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an elastic ring having an inner circumference slightly smaller than an outer circumference of the groove in the outer circumference of the sensor pod. The apparatus can also include a slit extending from an outer circumference of the elastic ring toward, but not all the way to, the inner circumference of ring, wherein a portion of fabric is insertable into the slit, at which point, a peripheral portion of the elastic ring can be sewn or otherwise attached to the fabric. In another embodiment, the adaptor includes a support ring adapted to be sewn to the elastic ring with a portion of fabric therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种装置将生理传感器盒选择性地附接到服装或衣物上，其中传感器盒包括具有顶表面，底表面，外周表面和围绕外围表面延伸的凹槽的壳体。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括弹性环，其具有比传感器盒的外周中的凹槽的外圆周略小的内圆周。 该装置还可以包括从弹性环的外圆周向环形内圆周延伸的缝隙，但并不一直延伸到环的内周，其中织物的一部分可插入狭缝中，此时， 弹性环可以缝合或以其他方式附着到织物上。 在另一个实施例中，适配器包括适于被缝合到弹性环的支撑环，其间具有一部分织物。

公开(公告)号：US20130053696A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13220162

申请日：2011-08-29

Applicant: Mark Allan Hasegawa-Johnson

Inventor： Mark Allan Hasegawa-Johnson

IPC: A61B8/02

CPC classification number: A61B8/02 ,  A61B8/065 ,  A61B8/4227 ,  A61B8/462 ,  A61B8/488 ,  A61B8/5223

Abstract: A heart rate of a subject is determined using a probabilistic segmental model. Reflections of ultrasound signals from the subject, for instance, are down modulated to an audio band and velocity samples are obtained. For a signal analysis window of the samples, e.g., 25 msec. of samples, features of the samples are obtained. Based on the features, a first set of probabilities is obtained for different candidate current heartbeat periods. A second set of probabilities is determined based on combinations of different previous heartbeat periods. One of the candidate current heartbeat periods is determined to be most probable, based on the first and second sets of probabilities.

Abstract translation: 使用概率分段模型确定受试者的心率。 例如，来自受试者的超声信号的反射被下调到音频带并获得速度样本。 对于样本的信号分析窗口，例如25毫秒。 的样品，获得样品的特征。 基于特征，获得针对不同候选当前心跳周期的第一组概率。 基于不同的以前心跳周期的组合来确定第二组概率。 基于第一组和第二组概率，将候选的当前心跳周期中的一个确定为最有可能。

公开(公告)号：US08121672B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12139190

申请日：2008-06-13

Applicant: Bill Lau ,  Thomas Ying-Ching Lo

Inventor： Bill Lau ,  Thomas Ying-Ching Lo

IPC: A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/02444 ,  A61B5/681 ,  H01L23/60 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Electro static discharge (ESD) protection is provided for electronic devices with integrated circuits, such as for example heart rate monitors. The ESD protection protects against voltage accumulation and discharge through device external parts that are connected to internal device circuitry. The ESD protection isolates the internal device circuitry and provides a low impedance path over which electro static charges and any transient voltages in the device may discharge. The integrated circuits, electrical components, and other parts protected from ESD may be connected to monitor circuitry and be externally exposed, such as sensing or measurement parts exposed outside the device. The external parts may include a sensing case back, sensing push-buttons, or other components that provide a signal to or are otherwise in communication with the internal device circuitry.

Abstract translation: 为具有集成电路的电子设备（例如心率监测器）提供静电放电（ESD）保护。 ESD保护通过连接到内部器件电路的器件外部部件防止电压累积和放电。 ESD保护隔离内部器件电路，并提供低阻抗路径，静电电荷和器件中的任何瞬态电压可以放电。 集成电路，电气元件以及其他不受ESD保护的部件可能连接到监视器电路并被外部暴露，例如暴露在设备外部的感测或测量部件。 外部部件可以包括感测壳背，感测按钮或向内部设备电路提供信号或以其他方式通信的其他组件。

公开(公告)号：US08073533B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12873488

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Chor Kuen Eddy Hui ,  Thomas Ying-Ching Lo

Inventor： Chor Kuen Eddy Hui ,  Thomas Ying-Ching Lo

IPC: A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/681

Abstract: A heart rate monitor determines a heart rate for a primary subject by reducing noise and cross-talk from unwanted signal transmission sources. A set of pulse peaks having about the same amplitude and an amplitude greater than any other set of peaks are processed to determine a subject's heart rate, while data having an amplitude below that of the set of peaks is ignored. To retrieve enough data to determine a peak amplitude, the signal having heart rate information is sampled at a frequency higher than a normal sampling frequency. In some embodiments, if no data is received for a set time period which is in or above the range, the threshold resets to zero under an assumption that the primary subject is no longer within transmitting range.

Abstract translation: 心率监测器通过减少来自不想要的信号传输源的噪声和串扰来确定主要受试者的心率。 处理具有大约相同幅度和幅度大于任何其它峰值集合的一组脉冲峰值以确定受试者的心率，而忽略具有低于该组峰值的幅度的数据。 为了检索足够的数据以确定峰值幅度，具有高于正常采样频率的频率的具有心率信息的信号被采样。 在一些实施例中，如果在等于或高于该范围的设定时间周期内没有接收到数据，则在假设主要被摄体不在发送范围内的情况下，阈值复位为零。

公开(公告)号：US07798970B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US10990794

申请日：2004-11-17

Applicant: Thomas Ying-Ching Lo ,  Rong Jong Chang

Inventor： Thomas Ying-Ching Lo ,  Rong Jong Chang

IPC: A61B8/14

CPC classification number: A61B8/02 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/4227 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/4472 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  G10K11/004

Abstract: An ultrasonic monitor implemented on a PCB includes a gel pad comprised of a gel layer and a membrane layer. Ultrasonic signals are transmitted between the ultrasonic monitor and a living subject through the gel pad. An air gap is formed in the PCB underneath transducer elements to provide for more efficient signal transmission. These features provide for a low power, low cost, more efficient ultrasonic monitor. The entire ultrasonic monitor may be encapsulated in plastic, a gel, or both to provide water resistant properties.

Abstract translation: 在PCB上实现的超声波监测器包括由凝胶层和膜层组成的凝胶垫。 超声波信号通过凝胶垫在超声波监测器和活体之间传播。 在传感器元件下面的PCB中形成气隙，以提供更有效的信号传输。 这些功能提供低功耗，低成本，更高效的超声波监视器。 整个超声波监测器可以封装在塑料，凝胶或两者中以提供防水性能。

公开(公告)号：US07547282B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US10758608

申请日：2004-01-14

Applicant: Thomas Ying-Ching Lo ,  Tolentino Escorcio ,  Ron Jong Chang

Inventor： Thomas Ying-Ching Lo ,  Tolentino Escorcio ,  Ron Jong Chang

IPC: A61B8/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B8/02 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/4472

Abstract: The invention provides an ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, including a module with at least one source of ultrasonic energy, a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein the gel pad is positioned in direct contact between the module and the living subject; an ultrasonic energy detector and associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种超声波监测器，用于测量活体中的脉搏值，包括具有至少一个超声能量源的模块，由聚合物组成的凝胶垫和约50至约95重量％的超声导电稀释剂 ，其中所述凝胶垫定位成在所述模块和所述活体之间直接接触; 超声波能量检测器和相关联的硬件和软件，用于检测，计算和显示所测量的速率值的读数。

公开(公告)号：US20040167409A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10758608

申请日：2004-01-14

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Ying-Ching Lo ,  Tolentino Escorcio ,  Ron Jong Chang

IPC: A61B005/02

CPC classification number: A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B8/02 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/4472

Abstract: The invention provides an ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, including a module with at least one source of ultrasonic energy, a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein the gel pad is positioned in direct contact between the module and the living subject; an ultrasonic energy detector and associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种超声波监测器，用于测量活体中的脉搏值，包括具有至少一个超声能量源的模块，由聚合物组成的凝胶垫和约50至约95重量％的超声导电稀释剂 ，其中所述凝胶垫定位成在所述模块和所述活体之间直接接触; 超声波能量检测器和相关联的硬件和软件，用于检测，计算和显示所测量的速率值的读数。

公开(公告)号：US20040138568A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-15

申请号：US10346296

申请日：2003-01-15

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Ying-Ching Lo ,  Tolentino Escorcio

IPC: A61B008/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B8/02 ,  A61B8/4281 ,  A61B8/4472

Abstract: The invention provides an ultrasonic monitor for measuring pulse rate values in a living subject, including a module with at least one source of ultrasonic energy, a gel pad comprised of a polymer and from about 50 to about 95% by weight of an ultrasound conductive diluent, wherein the gel pad is positioned in direct contact between the module and the living subject; an ultrasonic energy detector and associated hardware and software for detecting, calculating and displaying a readout of the measured rate values.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种超声波监测器，用于测量活体中的脉搏值，包括具有至少一个超声能量源的模块，由聚合物组成的凝胶垫和约50至约95重量％的超声导电稀释剂 ，其中所述凝胶垫定位成在所述模块和所述活体之间直接接触; 超声波能量检测器和相关联的硬件和软件，用于检测，计算和显示所测量的速率值的读数。

公开(公告)号：US20220143462A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17319293

申请日：2021-05-13

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Lino Velo

IPC: A63B24/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A01K15/02

Abstract: Automated systems and methods are presented for determining the physiological response of human or suitable animal subjects to physical exertion. The methods and systems can include monitoring sensors that capture the motion of the subject along with corresponding physiological data, and can track such motion for the duration of a period of physical exertion. The system is able to acquire an initial stream of physiological data from the subject during a range of physical exertion activities that are representative of the events intended to be monitored with the proposed method and system, enabling a corresponding dynamic physiological response model to be created. The motion tracking system and physiological response model can then be used to predict the physiological response to physical exertion events under a prescribed framework, including applications during real-time event monitoring.

公开(公告)号：US09872619B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14661883

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: Salutron, Inc.

Inventor： Yong Jin Lee

IPC: A61B5/0428 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024

CPC classification number: A61B5/0006 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/02405 ,  A61B5/02416 ,  A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/04085 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/6804 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/6823 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A61B2562/04

Abstract: A physiologic sensor pod comprises a housing, and first and second electrodes on a bottom surface of the housing and spaced apart from one another. Within the housing is a battery, a battery charging circuit, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor circuit powered by the battery and adapted to sense an ECG signal, and a reset detection circuit. The battery charging circuit is adapted to charge the battery when the first and second electrodes of the physiologic sensor pod are placed in contact with first and second electrical contacts of a charging unit. The ECG sensor circuit is adapted to obtain an ECG signal while the first and second electrodes are placed against a user's chest. The reset detection circuit is adapted to output a reset signal, which causes the physiologic sensor pod to be reset, when a voltage between the first and second electrodes is greater than a reset threshold level.