Described herein is an apparatus for monitoring various physiological parameters of a user. The apparatus may be in the form of a commode, so as to allow a user to obtain e.g., an ECG measurement while they are using the commode. The apparatus may comprise an electrode assembly comprising a set of electrodes to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) by sensing an electrical signal corresponding to heart activity of a user when in contact with skin of the user and output the electrical signal. The apparatus may further comprise a converter assembly to convert the electrical signal to a modulated signal, and a transmitter to transmit the modulated signal. The apparatus may transmit the modulated signal to a computing device which may receive the modulated signal and determine whether the electrical signal indicates that the user is experiencing a heart condition.

Described herein is an apparatus for monitoring various physiological parameters of a user. The apparatus may be in the form of a commode, so as to allow a user to obtain e.g., an ECG measurement while they are using the commode. The apparatus may comprise an electrode assembly comprising a set of electrodes to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) by sensing an electrical signal corresponding to heart activity of a user when in contact with skin of the user and output the electrical signal. The apparatus may further comprise a converter assembly to convert the electrical signal to a modulated signal, and a transmitter to transmit the modulated signal. The apparatus may transmit the modulated signal to a computing device which may receive the modulated signal and determine whether the electrical signal indicates that the user is experiencing a heart condition.

An oral ECG device in the shape of a digital thermometer for recording an ECG and temperature of an individual comprises: a mouthpiece further comprising a temperature sensor; the mouthpiece insertable into an individual's mouth; a body further comprising a proximal electrode and a distal electrode for recording Lead-I of an ECG, the proximal and distal electrodes are holdable by left and right hands of the individual; each hand being in an electric contact with one of the proximal and distal electrodes; and a microcontroller preprogrammed for processing electric signals from the temperature sensor, proximal electrode and distal electrode. The proximal and distal electrodes are holdable by left and right hands in either orientation and the temperature sensor is positioned within individual's mouth in a contemporaneous manner.

A bio-electrode composition contains: (A) a polymer compound containing a repeating unit-a having a structure selected from the group consisting of salts of ammonium, sodium, potassium, and silver formed with any of fluorosulfonic acid, fluorosulfonimide, and N-carbonyl-fluorosulfonamide; and (B) a silicone compound having a polyglycerin structure. This bio-electrode composition is able to form a living body contact layer for a bio-electrode which enable quick signal collection after attachment to skin.

A bio-electrode composition contains: (A) a polymer compound containing a repeating unit-a having a structure selected from the group consisting of salts of ammonium, sodium, potassium, and silver formed with any of fluorosulfonic acid, fluorosulfonimide, and N-carbonyl-fluorosulfonamide; and (B) a silicone compound having a polyglycerin structure. This bio-electrode composition is able to form a living body contact layer for a bio-electrode which enable quick signal collection after attachment to skin.

A seat assembly with an adjustable head restraint assembly capable of being adjusted based on an approximate stature or spatial location of an occupant in the seat assembly. A seat assembly may include a sensor in the seat to detect if an occupant is present. The sensor may include a plurality of bladders and pressure sensors, a radar system, or a neuro-monitoring sensor. The sensor may send a signal to a controller indicating the presence of an occupant. The controller may approximate the size and/or spatial location of the occupant and send an adjustment signal to the head restraint adjustment mechanism to adjust the head restraint assembly to an in-use position. The controller may determine that an occupant is not present and send an adjustment signal to the head restraint adjustment mechanism to adjust the head restraint assembly to a non-use position.

Systems and methods are provided for wirelessly obtaining a physiological signal from a patient. In one embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of sensors spaced apart from one another and adapted to measure physiological signals from a patient, and a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit the physiological signals measured by the plurality of sensors to a computing device. In this way, a fabric cover with the plurality of sensors and the communication module integrated therein may be washable and/or disposable while also enabling acquisition of an ECG signal and/or heart rate for neonatal or infant care applications.

A sensor system for measuring blood perfusion, blood temperature, and thermal resistance using heat transfer and temperature measurements. The system uses a heat flux sensor, temperature sensor and electric resistance heater with a data analysis device using measurements before, during and after the thermal event provided by the heater.

A body impedance analysis, BIA, system comprising a host and an accessory device connectable to the host device via a data cable. A first and a second electrode are arranged on an outside of the accessory device and a third and a fourth electrode are arranged on an outside of the host device. A BIA circuitry is connected to the third and the fourth electrode and connectable to the first and the second electrode via the data cable. The BIA circuitry is configured to drive an alternating current through the body via the first and the third electrode, to sense a voltage indicative of a body impedance via the second and the fourth electrode and to determine the body impedance depending on the sensed voltage.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring device embedded into the construct of a controller (e.g., video game controller, steering wheel etc.) to monitor a user's heart health and diagnose various conditions (e.g., AFib, tachycardia, bradycardia, etc.). The controller may comprise a set of electrodes including electrodes to contact the user's hands and one or more electrodes on the back of the controller that can be used to contact the user's extremities as a 3rd contact point to provide additional leads for higher accuracy ECG sensing. The set of electrodes may be positioned at locations on the controller where the user's hands are relatively stable, thus minimizing motion artifacts caused by muscular movement (thereby allowing for signal stability and longevity).