Patent classifications
A61B5/398
CONCENTRATION DEGREE MEASUREMENT DEVICE, CONCENTRATION DEGREE MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
A concentration degree measurement device includes: a concentration degree obtainer that obtains a degree of concentration of a person; a drowsiness degree obtainer that obtains a degree of drowsiness of the person; a corrector that corrects the degree of concentration, based on the degree of drowsiness; an outputter that outputs a corrected degree of concentration indicating the degree of concentration corrected by the corrector; a determiner that determines a factor for the corrected degree of concentration, based on the degree of drowsiness and the corrected degree of concentration; and a controller that controls an electronic device, based on a result of the determination by the determiner, the electronic device inducing the person to wake up or concentrate.
Method and system for acquiring biosignals in the presence of HF interference
The present invention, herein is a method and apparatus that significantly limits the effect of high frequency (“HF”) interferences on acquired electro-physiological signals, such as the EEG and EMG. Preferably, this method comprises of two separate electronic circuitries and steps or electronics for processing the signals. One circuit is used to block the transmission of HF interferences to the instrumentation amplifiers. It is comprised of a front-end active filter, a low frequency electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) shield, and an isolation barrier interface which isolates the patient from earth ground. The second circuit is used to measure the difference in potential between the two isolated sides of the isolation barrier. This so-called “cross-barrier” voltage is directly representative of the interference level that the instrumentation amplifier is subjected to. This circuit is used to confirm that the acquired signals are not corrupted by the interference.
Method and system for acquiring biosignals in the presence of HF interference
The present invention, herein is a method and apparatus that significantly limits the effect of high frequency (“HF”) interferences on acquired electro-physiological signals, such as the EEG and EMG. Preferably, this method comprises of two separate electronic circuitries and steps or electronics for processing the signals. One circuit is used to block the transmission of HF interferences to the instrumentation amplifiers. It is comprised of a front-end active filter, a low frequency electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) shield, and an isolation barrier interface which isolates the patient from earth ground. The second circuit is used to measure the difference in potential between the two isolated sides of the isolation barrier. This so-called “cross-barrier” voltage is directly representative of the interference level that the instrumentation amplifier is subjected to. This circuit is used to confirm that the acquired signals are not corrupted by the interference.
Oculomotor Testing Devices and Methods Using Add-On Structures for a Mobile Device
A system for the administration of oculomotor tests with a mobile device is disclosed. The system includes: a cradle having a cavity configured to receive the mobile device therein; at least one light and at least one light sensor arranged on the cradle; an elongated light bar attachable to and electrically connectable to the cradle; and a stand including: an elongated frame configured to rest flat on a horizontal surface, the elongated frame comprising a first end, a second end, and a long axis defined between the first and second ends; a chin rest arranged at the first end; and a cradle support arranged at the second end and supporting the cradle thereon. The system facilitates the self-administration of a full stack of oculomotor tests.
Oculomotor Testing Devices and Methods Using Add-On Structures for a Mobile Device
A system for the administration of oculomotor tests with a mobile device is disclosed. The system includes: a cradle having a cavity configured to receive the mobile device therein; at least one light and at least one light sensor arranged on the cradle; an elongated light bar attachable to and electrically connectable to the cradle; and a stand including: an elongated frame configured to rest flat on a horizontal surface, the elongated frame comprising a first end, a second end, and a long axis defined between the first and second ends; a chin rest arranged at the first end; and a cradle support arranged at the second end and supporting the cradle thereon. The system facilitates the self-administration of a full stack of oculomotor tests.
Augmented reality display system for evaluation and modification of neurological conditions, including visual processing and perception conditions
In some embodiments, a display system comprising a head-mountable, augmented reality display is configured to perform a neurological analysis and to provide a perception aid based on an environmental trigger associated with the neurological condition. Performing the neurological analysis may include determining a reaction to a stimulus by receiving data from the one or more inwardly-directed sensors; and identifying a neurological condition associated with the reaction. In some embodiments, the perception aid may include a reminder, an alert, or virtual content that changes a property, e.g. a color, of a real object. The augmented reality display may be configured to display virtual content by outputting light with variable wavefront divergence, and to provide an accommodation-vergence mismatch of less than 0.5 diopters, including less than 0.25 diopters.
System for in-home and remote signal and sleep analysis
The present invention provides a method of conducting a sleep analysis by collecting physiologic and kinetic data from a subject, preferably via a wireless in-home data acquisition system, while the subject attempts to sleep at home. The sleep analysis, including clinical and research sleep studies and cardiorespiratory studies, can be used in the diagnosis of sleeping disorders and other diseases or conditions with sleep signatures, such as Parkinson's, epilepsy, chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or other neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, or muscular disorders. The method of the present invention can also be used to determine if environmental factors at the subject's home are preventing restorative sleep.
System for in-home and remote signal and sleep analysis
The present invention provides a method of conducting a sleep analysis by collecting physiologic and kinetic data from a subject, preferably via a wireless in-home data acquisition system, while the subject attempts to sleep at home. The sleep analysis, including clinical and research sleep studies and cardiorespiratory studies, can be used in the diagnosis of sleeping disorders and other diseases or conditions with sleep signatures, such as Parkinson's, epilepsy, chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or other neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, or muscular disorders. The method of the present invention can also be used to determine if environmental factors at the subject's home are preventing restorative sleep.
BIOSIGNAL MEASUREMENT APPARATUS
A biosignal measurement apparatus is used by being affixed on a living body. The apparatus includes an affixed part that is a sheet, in which a signal-acquiring section of multiple electrodes and wiring connected to each of the electrodes are formed, and which can be freely expanded, contracted and bent and is adhesive; and a substrate that is connected to the wiring and on which a signal-processing circuit for wirelessly transmitting biosignals obtained through the wiring is mounted.
The signal-acquiring section is exposed on the surface of the affixed part and the affixed part and the substrate are stacked so that the back surface of the affixed part faces the substrate.
Wirelessly loaded impedance sensor for self-test
An apparatus with a built-in self-test includes a sensor electrode, an impedance sensor coupled to the sensor electrode to measure a test impedance of the sensor electrode as influenced by an external load, a secondary electrode disposed adjacent to the sensor electrode to inductively couple with the sensor electrode and influence the external load on the sensor electrode, a first switch coupled to the secondary electrode to selectively change a second impedance of the secondary electrode, and a controller coupled to the impedance sensor and the first switch. The controller includes logic for adjusting the first switch to wirelessly load the sensor electrode with the secondary electrode in a predetermined impedance state, measuring the test impedance with the impedance sensor while the secondary electrode is in the predetermined impedance state, and comparing the measured test impedance against a threshold impedance range to perform a self-test.