Patent classifications
A61B5/0531
Device and method for sensing signals from a body
A kit for transmitting and sensing signals comprises: a multi-connection cable having a plurality of cable connectors at a distal end of the cable for establishing electrical communication between each of the cable connectors and a system for measuring bioimpedance that is connectable to a proximal end of the cable, and a plurality of devices for transmitting and sensing signals. Each device comprises a non-conductive substrate adherable to a skin of a subject, a first and a second electrical contacts printed on the substrate, and a disposable connector. Each disposable connector is connectable to a compatible cable connector of the cable in a manner that a combined thickness of the disposable connector and the compatible cable connector, once connected, is less than 4 mm.
Device and method for sensing signals from a body
A kit for transmitting and sensing signals comprises: a multi-connection cable having a plurality of cable connectors at a distal end of the cable for establishing electrical communication between each of the cable connectors and a system for measuring bioimpedance that is connectable to a proximal end of the cable, and a plurality of devices for transmitting and sensing signals. Each device comprises a non-conductive substrate adherable to a skin of a subject, a first and a second electrical contacts printed on the substrate, and a disposable connector. Each disposable connector is connectable to a compatible cable connector of the cable in a manner that a combined thickness of the disposable connector and the compatible cable connector, once connected, is less than 4 mm.
SWEAT SENSOR AND SWEAT SENSING SYSTEM
A sweat sensor, includes a sweat-guiding electrode layer including an insulating layer, a conductive electrode provided in the insulating layer, and a first through hole, wherein the first through hole goes through the insulating layer and the conductive electrode; an adhesive layer provided on the insulating layer, wherein the adhesive layer is provided with a second through hole communicated with the first through hole; and a water-absorbing diffusion layer provided on the adhesive layer, wherein the water-absorbing diffusion layer covers the second through hole. A sweat sensing system is further provided with a plurality of sweat sensors. The sweat sensor simultaneously and continuously detects a sweat volume and an electrolyte concentration in real time, and prevents the mixture of old and new sweat from interfering with the detection of the electrolyte concentration.
HAND STIMULATION DEVICE TO FACILITATE THE INVOCATION OF A MEDITATIVE STATE
A hand stimulation device that includes a housing defining an interior plenum and having a top portion and a bottom portion; a pair of drive electrodes structured and arranged in a first region of the top portion; a pair of sense electrodes structured and arranged in a second region of the top portion; a processing device disposed within the interior plenum and in communication with each of the pair of drive electrodes and the pair of sense electrodes; at least one sensing device adapted to measure and collect biometric data about the user; and at least one motor that is adapted to generate at least one of tactile feedback and a haptic pattern to a user.
Brain activity tracking during electronic gaming
An illustrative system includes a brain interface system configured to be worn by a user and to output brain activity data representative of brain activity of the user while the user concurrently plays an electronic game and a computing device configured to obtain the brain activity data and modify, based on the brain activity data, an attribute of the electronic game.
Systems and methods for calibrating wearables based on impedance levels of users' skin surfaces
The disclosed wearable may include (1) a plurality of electrodes dimensioned to interface with a skin surface of a user of an artificial reality system, wherein the electrodes are spaced a known distance from one another, (2) a signal generator communicatively coupled to one of the electrodes, wherein the signal generator injects a test signal into the skin surface of the user via the one of the electrodes, (3) at least one sensor communicatively coupled to another one of the electrodes, wherein the sensor measures the test signal as received by the another one of the electrodes, and (4) at least one processing device communicatively coupled to the sensor, wherein the processing device determines a current impedance of the skin surface based at least in part on the known distance and the measurement of the test signal. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed.
METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT USING NUCLEAR SPIN RESONANCES
The invention relates to a method for adjusting an apparatus for treatment using nuclear magnetic resonances. The chronotype of the user is determined. The apparatus is adjusted on the basis of this determination.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
The present disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a flexible element, and a sensing element adjacent to the flexible element and configured to detect a biosignal. The electronic device also includes an active component in the flexible element and electrically connected with the sensing element. A method of manufacturing an electronic device is also disclosed.
Component analyzing apparatus and component analyzing method, and impedance measuring apparatus
A component analyzing apparatus is provided. The component analyzing apparatus includes: an impedance measurer including: a plurality of electrodes having an electrode width that is determined based on an effective measurement depth for analyzing a component of an analyte and a gap between two electrodes among the plurality of electrodes, and an electrode controller configured to apply a first current to a first electrode and a second electrode among the plurality of electrodes and configured to measure impedance based on a voltage between a third electrode and a fourth electrode; and a processor configured to analyze the component of the analyte based on the impedance measured by the electrode controller.
Component analyzing apparatus and component analyzing method, and impedance measuring apparatus
A component analyzing apparatus is provided. The component analyzing apparatus includes: an impedance measurer including: a plurality of electrodes having an electrode width that is determined based on an effective measurement depth for analyzing a component of an analyte and a gap between two electrodes among the plurality of electrodes, and an electrode controller configured to apply a first current to a first electrode and a second electrode among the plurality of electrodes and configured to measure impedance based on a voltage between a third electrode and a fourth electrode; and a processor configured to analyze the component of the analyte based on the impedance measured by the electrode controller.