A61B5/313

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PELVIC FLOOR FEEDBACK AND NEUROMODULATION

A computer-implemented method for pelvic floor feedback. The method includes capturing a strength of action potentials via wireless sensors, the wireless sensors positioned proximate to a pelvic floor of a user. The method also includes transmitting the strength of the action potentials to a mobile device. The method also includes recording the strength of the action potentials on the mobile device.

ELECTRONIC DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR SLEEVE FOR FES, NMES, AND/OR EMG READOUT, AND SLEEVE INCLUDING SAME

A device for functional electrical stimulation (FES), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and/or in receiving electromyography (EMG) signals includes a sleeve and electrodes. The sleeve is sized and shaped to be worn on a human arm, and comprises a stretchable fabric The electrodes are secured with the sleeve and positioned to contact skin of the human arm when the sleeve is worn on the human arm. An electronic circuit is configured to operate the electrodes. The electronic circuit includes relays connecting the electrodes with a stimulator for performing FES or NMES, and EMG readout circuitry connecting the electrodes with an EMG amplifier. The relays are closed during FES or NMES to connect the stimulator with the electrodes. The relays are open during EMG readout to isolate the stimulator from the EMG amplifier.

ELECTRONIC DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR SLEEVE FOR FES, NMES, AND/OR EMG READOUT, AND SLEEVE INCLUDING SAME

A device for functional electrical stimulation (FES), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and/or in receiving electromyography (EMG) signals includes a sleeve and electrodes. The sleeve is sized and shaped to be worn on a human arm, and comprises a stretchable fabric The electrodes are secured with the sleeve and positioned to contact skin of the human arm when the sleeve is worn on the human arm. An electronic circuit is configured to operate the electrodes. The electronic circuit includes relays connecting the electrodes with a stimulator for performing FES or NMES, and EMG readout circuitry connecting the electrodes with an EMG amplifier. The relays are closed during FES or NMES to connect the stimulator with the electrodes. The relays are open during EMG readout to isolate the stimulator from the EMG amplifier.

Portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis

A portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis is configured for use in a home environment to restore volitionally controlled grasp functions for a subject with a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The neuro-orthosis may include: a wearable sleeve with electrodes; electronics for operating the wearable sleeve to perform functional electrical stimulation (FES) and electromyography (EMG), the electronics configured for mounting on a wheelchair; and a controller configured for mounting on a wheelchair. The controller controls the electronics to read EMG via the sleeve, decode the read EMG to determine an intent of the user, and operate the electronics to apply FES via the sleeve to implement the intent of the user. The neuro-orthosis may restore hand function. The controller may include a display arranged to be viewed by the subject, for example mounted on an articulated arm attached to the wheelchair.

Portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis

A portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis is configured for use in a home environment to restore volitionally controlled grasp functions for a subject with a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The neuro-orthosis may include: a wearable sleeve with electrodes; electronics for operating the wearable sleeve to perform functional electrical stimulation (FES) and electromyography (EMG), the electronics configured for mounting on a wheelchair; and a controller configured for mounting on a wheelchair. The controller controls the electronics to read EMG via the sleeve, decode the read EMG to determine an intent of the user, and operate the electronics to apply FES via the sleeve to implement the intent of the user. The neuro-orthosis may restore hand function. The controller may include a display arranged to be viewed by the subject, for example mounted on an articulated arm attached to the wheelchair.

SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITS AND METHODS

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a signal processing circuit and a signal processing method. The signal processing circuit may include a control circuit, a switch circuit, an analog circuit, and at least two signal acquisition circuits. The at least two signal acquisition circuits may be configured to acquire at least two-channel target signals. The switch circuit may be configured to control conduction between the at least two signal acquisition circuits and the analog circuit, so that the target signal acquired by a part of the at least two signal acquisition circuits may be transmitted to the analog circuit at the same time. The analog circuit may be configured to process the received target signal. The control circuit may be configured to receive the processed target signal and sample the processed target signal.

PORTABLE AND WEARABLE HAND-GRASP NEURO-ORTHOSIS

A portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis is configured for use in a home environment to restore volitionally controlled grasp functions for a subject with a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The neuro-orthosis may include: a wearable sleeve with electrodes; electronics for operating the wearable sleeve to perform functional electrical stimulation (FES) and electromyography (EMG), the electronics configured for mounting on a wheelchair; and a controller configured for mounting on a wheelchair. The controller controls the electronics to read EMG via the sleeve, decode the read EMG to determine an intent of the user, and operate the electronics to apply FES via the sleeve to implement the intent of the user. The neuro-orthosis may restore hand function. The controller may include a display arranged to be viewed by the subject, for example mounted on an articulated arm attached to the wheelchair.

INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND PROCESSING ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC SIGNALS

An integrated system for detecting and processing electromyographic signals, for controlling an actuator, comprising at least a mechanical moving means and configured to carry out at least movements as a function of at least an input signal, comprising: a controller or control module, at least an electrode module configured to acquire, amplify, convert and process electromyographic signals, a supplying module, the controller, the at least one electrode module and the supplying module being connected in parallel on the same bus, and the electrode module comprising also at least a sensor configured to detect a signal on the skin deriving from the muscle contraction, amplification means of the signal, analog/digital conversion means, configured to convert the analog signal in digital signal, amplified by said amplification means, electronic means on which computer programs or electrode firmware are loaded, configured to process the signal acquired by said at least one sensor.

INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND PROCESSING ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC SIGNALS

An integrated system for detecting and processing electromyographic signals, for controlling an actuator, comprising at least a mechanical moving means and configured to carry out at least movements as a function of at least an input signal, comprising: a controller or control module, at least an electrode module configured to acquire, amplify, convert and process electromyographic signals, a supplying module, the controller, the at least one electrode module and the supplying module being connected in parallel on the same bus, and the electrode module comprising also at least a sensor configured to detect a signal on the skin deriving from the muscle contraction, amplification means of the signal, analog/digital conversion means, configured to convert the analog signal in digital signal, amplified by said amplification means, electronic means on which computer programs or electrode firmware are loaded, configured to process the signal acquired by said at least one sensor.

BIO-SIGNAL APPARATUS, OPERATION METHOD OF BIO-SIGNAL APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BIO-SIGNAL APPARATUS
20230355153 · 2023-11-09 ·

A bio-signal apparatus comprises a first connection part, a second connection part and a seal. The first connection part comprises a sheet, which carries a patch electrode structure and comprises electrodes for reception of a bio-signal from a body of a mammal and first electrical connectors, the first electrical connectors being electrically connected with the electrodes. The second connection part comprises counterpart electrical connectors, and the first electrical connectors and the counterpart electrical connectors being repeatedly attachable and releasable with each other for transferring the bio-signal therethrough to data processing. The seal seals an interface of the first connection part and the second connection part against dust and moisture, and the seal surrounds the first electrical connectors and the electrical counterpart electrical connectors in a continuous manner.