A61B5/14553

Apparatus for finding a functional tissue area in a tissue region

The invention is directed to an apparatus for finding a functional tissue area in a tissue region. The apparatus has a measurement illuminating device suitable for emitting measurement illumination to the tissue region and a camera which can capture light reflected by the tissue region. The camera has a green channel and/or a blue channel wherein there is a change in an optical property of the light reflected by the tissue region during the stimulation thereof which is undertaken at least intermittently. An evaluation unit captures the change in the optical property only by a signal of the green channel and/or of the blue channel of the camera. A display unit can display an output signal of the evaluation unit for the functional tissue area in the tissue region.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEUROMODULATION OF NEURONAL CIRCUITS USING TRANSCRANIAL FOCUSED MICROWAVE PULSES

Embodiments provide for systems and methods for modulating activity of a live neuronal circuit within the brain of a mammal. In one example, a method comprises applying a focused microwave pulse to a focal spot corresponding to the live neuronal circuit, while simultaneously monitoring a brain image produced by a brain imaging system. In this way, the focused microwave pulse may be used to transiently modulate the function of the live neuronal circuit, as guided by anatomical and functional information provided via the brain imaging system, useful for both research purposes and for treating psychiatric, neurological and neuroendocrine disorders.

Method, system, and apparatus for cranial anatomy evaluation
09795362 · 2017-10-24 ·

Embodiments of portable cranial anatomy injury evaluation systems, apparatus, and methods are described generally herein where the system and apparatus may include multiple signal generation devices including photonic, acoustic, and electrical signals. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Method for Storing Data of Photoelectrically Synchronous Brain Activity Recording
20170290524 · 2017-10-12 ·

A method for storing data of photoelectrically synchronous brain activity recording, said method comprising: generating data when a photoelectrically synchronous brain activity detection system is operating; generating from said data a data storage file comprising a basic information data segment, a near-infrared spectrum data segment and a brain electrical activity data segment, and sequentially storing said data segments into a .neg file in binary form according to the above order. The method can store comprehensive test information, flexibly configure the near-infrared and brain electrical measurement information, and realize synchronous storage of near-infrared data and brain electrical data and maintain file version compatibility.

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS INCLUDING LIGHT SOURCE, IMAGE SENSOR, AND CONTROL CIRCUIT
20170289468 · 2017-10-05 ·

An image pickup apparatus includes: a first light source which, in operation, emits first pulsed light to project a first image of a first pattern at a first position in a predetermined region of a subject, and emits second pulsed light to project a second image of a second pattern at a second position, different from the first position, in the predetermined region of the subject; an image sensor including multiple pixels each including a photodetector that, in operation, converts received light into a signal charge, and a first accumulator and a second accumulator each of which, in operation, accumulates the signal charge; and a control circuit which, in operation, controls the first light source and the image sensor.

Population cohort-linked avatar

Avatars, computer program products, devices and systems are described that relate to at least one cohort-linked avatar comprising at least one avatar attribute that is at least partly based on an association of at least one physiologic activity of at least one member of a population cohort with at least one mental state.

Magnetic electrical connector for patient monitors
09775545 · 2017-10-03 · ·

The present disclosure relates to an electrical connector for providing signal isolation between various components of a physiological monitoring system. In an embodiment, the electrical connector is placed between a sensor and associated monitoring system and includes a physical barrier and inductive components.

System and method for storing and providing patient-related data
09775547 · 2017-10-03 · ·

According to various embodiments, a regional oximetry sensor may include a light emitting element configured to emit light, a light detector configured to receive the light, and a memory device configured to store a baseline. The baseline stored by the memory device enables a regional oximetry monitor to display the baseline on a display of the regional oximetry monitor.

LIGHT MEASURING APPARATUS
20170276602 · 2017-09-28 · ·

An optical measurement device 100 comprises a apparatus main element 1 including a light emission aperture 11, a light emission probe element 2 that includes the optical fibers 21 and transmits a light the other end 21b of the optical fibers 21 attached and detached relative the light emission aperture 11, and a light block element 6 that blocks the light irradiated from the light emission aperture 11 under the condition in which the light emission probe element 2 installed to the apparatus main element 1 is detached from the light emission aperture 11.

NOVEL PULSE OXIMETER PROBES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Provided according to embodiments of the invention are photoplethysmography probes designed for use on a user's nasal alar. Methods of using such photoplethysmography probes are also provided herein.