Patent classifications
A61B5/398
Intraoperative monitoring of neuromuscular function with soft, tissue-mounted wireless devices
The provided systems, methods and devices describe lightweight, wireless tissue monitoring devices that are capable of establishing conformal contact due to the flexibility or bendability of the device. The described systems and devices are useful, for example, for skin-mounted intraoperative monitoring of nerve-muscle activity. The present systems and methods are versatile and may be used for a variety of tissues (e.g. skin, organs, muscles, nerves, etc.) to measure a variety of different parameters (e.g. electric signals, electric potentials, electromyography, movement, vibration, acoustic signals, response to various stimuli, etc.).
VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED PORTABLE NYSTAGMOGRAPHY DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTIC TEST METHOD USING SAME
There is provided a VR-based portable nystagmus test apparatus that provides both a three-dimensional stereoscopic image and a voice to a subject such that efficiency and accuracy of a follow-up examination can be enhanced. The VR-based portable nystagmus test apparatus can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of an examination by inducing the subject to make a correct motion, during the examination on the subject who wears the VR-based portable nystagmus test apparatus.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION
Biometric information about a person may be collected and analyzed to gain insight into the person's physical and/or emotional conditions. The collection and analysis may be performed using a uniquely designed sensing device that includes multiple sets of sensors configured to collect EEG, EOG, EMG, EDA, and/or PPG signals from the person's head and/or facial areas. The sensing device may include a multi-layered facepad and may be coupled to a VR/AR headset and/or a scalp engagement apparatus to monitor the person's physiological and/or neural reactions to audio/visual stimuli.
APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE FOR OCULAR SURFACE POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to ocular surface potential difference (OSPD) measurement, and in particular, to the devices, methods, and design principles allowing for such measurement and the use of the measured OSPD in various research and clinical settings.
APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE FOR OCULAR SURFACE POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to ocular surface potential difference (OSPD) measurement, and in particular, to the devices, methods, and design principles allowing for such measurement and the use of the measured OSPD in various research and clinical settings.
DEVICE FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL RECORDING FROM THE EYE
The present disclosure provides electroretinography devices configured to detect biopotential signals from an eye of a subject. In some embodiments, the device is configured to prevent the subject's eyelids from closing over the device when placed in contact with the anterior surface of the subject's eye. In some embodiments, the device has a Young's modulus of no more than about 50 MPa. In some embodiments, the device includes a diffusing or refracting element configured to scatter, focus or diverge incident light. In other embodiments, the device includes a void through which incident light can enter the subject's eye without passing through any portion of the device.
DEVICE FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL RECORDING FROM THE EYE
The present disclosure provides electroretinography devices configured to detect biopotential signals from an eye of a subject. In some embodiments, the device is configured to prevent the subject's eyelids from closing over the device when placed in contact with the anterior surface of the subject's eye. In some embodiments, the device has a Young's modulus of no more than about 50 MPa. In some embodiments, the device includes a diffusing or refracting element configured to scatter, focus or diverge incident light. In other embodiments, the device includes a void through which incident light can enter the subject's eye without passing through any portion of the device.
PATCH SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND ENHANCING SLEEP AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ALIGNMENT
Disclosed are novel compositions, devices, patches, systems and methods that are useful for estimating, determining, modulating and/or improving the sleep/wake and/or circadian phase of a subject (e.g., a human subject) by the dispensing of measured quantities of agents to a subject or into an environment of the subject and the continuous monitoring and/or tracking of the subject's consciousness (e.g., sleep/wake) patterns. In certain aspects, the compositions, devices, patches, systems and methods disclosed herein are capable of delivering one or more agents to a subject in response to measured consciousness patterns estimations and circadian phase estimations, thereby aligning the subject's circadian biology to the external environment and improving the quality and duration of sleep.
PLANAR WAVEGUIDE APPARATUS WITH DIFFRACTION ELEMENT(S) AND SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME
A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.
PLANAR WAVEGUIDE APPARATUS WITH DIFFRACTION ELEMENT(S) AND SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME
A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.