Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Methods for achieving relatively constant sensor application pressure are disclosed.

Embodiments of devices and methods for evaluating tissue are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for measuring a characteristic of a tissue may include passing a current through the tissue, measuring a signal corresponding to the voltage resulting from passing the current through the tissue, analyzing current passed through the tissue and resulting voltage to determine the electrical characteristics of the tissue; and analyzing the electrical characteristics of the tissue to determine a status of the tissue. Methods for achieving relatively constant sensor application pressure are disclosed.

Methods and apparatus for detection of tissue damage in users using a PPE device for an extended period of time are disclosed.

Methods and apparatus for detection of tissue damage in users using a PPE device for an extended period of time are disclosed.

A purpose of the disclosure is to provide a measurement device for human bodies that can encourage a person who is reluctant to measure body composition to use the device. A measurement device has: an electric resistance value acquisition unit for acquiring an electric resistance value of one or more parts of a body of a person to be measured; and a type determination unit for using the electric resistance value to determine a type representing a physical characteristic of the person to be measured from one or more predetermined points of view.

A purpose of the disclosure is to provide a measurement device for human bodies that can encourage a person who is reluctant to measure body composition to use the device. A measurement device has: an electric resistance value acquisition unit for acquiring an electric resistance value of one or more parts of a body of a person to be measured; and a type determination unit for using the electric resistance value to determine a type representing a physical characteristic of the person to be measured from one or more predetermined points of view.

A body composition analysis system having image scanning function includes an image capturing device, a body composition analyzer having a stand platform with two first electrode sets, two handrails and a calculating unit electrically connected with the image capturing device, and a control panel. Each handrail has a telescopic rod and a handle having a second electrode set. An end of each telescopic rod is pivotably attached to the stand platform. Each handle is disposed at another end of each telescopic rod. The calculating unit includes a body shape module database and a calculational logic, receives resistance and reactance measured by the first and second electrode sets and image data obtained by the image capturing device, and after comparing the image data with the body shape module database, calculates by the calculational logic to obtain a body composition data to be shown on the control panel.

A body composition analysis system having image scanning function includes an image capturing device, a body composition analyzer having a stand platform with two first electrode sets, two handrails and a calculating unit electrically connected with the image capturing device, and a control panel. Each handrail has a telescopic rod and a handle having a second electrode set. An end of each telescopic rod is pivotably attached to the stand platform. Each handle is disposed at another end of each telescopic rod. The calculating unit includes a body shape module database and a calculational logic, receives resistance and reactance measured by the first and second electrode sets and image data obtained by the image capturing device, and after comparing the image data with the body shape module database, calculates by the calculational logic to obtain a body composition data to be shown on the control panel.

The present invention relates to a system, method and corresponding computer program for milk ejection reflex (MER) determination, the system comprising a breast shield arrangement (1) for a breast pump (2) configured to be attached on a first breast of a female, a physiological sensor unit (4) for receiving a physiological reception signal from the second breast, which is opposite to the first breast, wherein the physiological reception signal is indicative of fluid contents in the second breast, and wherein the system is configured to determine a milk ejection reflex based on a change in fluid contents in the second breast. It finds particular application during and in connection with breastfeeding and allows for direct detection of the beginning of the milk flow in the breast, i.e. the occurrence of the MER, without delay and with a high degree of precision.

The present invention relates to a system, method and corresponding computer program for milk ejection reflex (MER) determination, the system comprising a breast shield arrangement (1) for a breast pump (2) configured to be attached on a first breast of a female, a physiological sensor unit (4) for receiving a physiological reception signal from the second breast, which is opposite to the first breast, wherein the physiological reception signal is indicative of fluid contents in the second breast, and wherein the system is configured to determine a milk ejection reflex based on a change in fluid contents in the second breast. It finds particular application during and in connection with breastfeeding and allows for direct detection of the beginning of the milk flow in the breast, i.e. the occurrence of the MER, without delay and with a high degree of precision.