The present invention is directed to a sensor device detecting movement of mouth or tongue associated with bruxism and/or sleep apnea. The present invention is also directed to a system for treating sleep apnea in a patient in need thereof, comprising a sensing component and a stimulation component, the sensing component comprising one or more wireless sensors for collecting one or more vital signs of the patient and/or tongue muscle movements of the patient, the sensing component being in wireless communication with a control system, and wherein the stimulation component comprises (i) an implantable body configured to deliver energy to one of a nerve or muscle, and (ii) a wearable appliance inductively coupled to the implanted body, the wearable portion configured to receive signals from the control system, wherein the sensing component comprises the sensor device of the present invention.

A transparent orthodontic appliance remote monitoring system comprises a clear aligner 100 worn on teeth for orthodontic treatment; a contact sensor module 200 installed inside the clear aligner 100 to detect wearing of the clear aligner 100 on teeth through contact therewith; a user terminal 300 that receives a signal from the contact sensor module 200 and calculates a wearing time of the clear aligner 100 from the received signal using an application, and a server computer 400 for sharing information calculated in the user terminal 300 to a clinic in charge, wherein the clear aligner 100 has a tooth insertion groove 120 into which the teeth are inserted, wherein a mounting groove 140 for mounting the contact sensor module 200 is formed on an inner surface of the tooth insertion groove 120, wherein the mounting groove 140 is formed to correspond to a tooth of the teeth with the least displacement between before and after the orthodontic treatment.

Intraoral electronic sensing for health monitoring is disclosed. Wireless connectivity is provided between a processor and a wireless transmitting device. The wireless transmitting device is embedded in an intraoral sensing interface for use in a person. Sensors are coupled to the wireless transmitting device, wherein the sensors are attached to the intraoral sensing interface. The sensors include a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to detect cardiac activity, a breathing sensor to detect pulmonary function, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor to detect three-dimensional motion, and a temperature sensor to monitor body temperature. Further sensors include an electroencephalogram sensor to detect brain activity. Health data about the person is provided to a receiving device, based on data from one or more of the PPG sensor, the breathing sensor, the IMU sensor, and the temperature sensor. The health data is provided using the wireless connectivity.

This invention relates to a breath indicator that is receivable by a part of a breathing assistance apparatus that supplies gas to a patient. The indicator comprises an elongate body having a gas sampling end and an attachment end. The attachment end is adapted to attach to a part of a breathing assistance apparatus and for locating the gas sampling end. The gas sampling end is to be located in a region where gas from the patient is to be exhaled. The gas sampling end being in communication with a sensor comprising a detector material changeable between a first visual indicator state relating to an inhalation phase of the patient, and a second visual indicator state relating to an exhalation phase of the patient. The detector material is capable of changing between the visual indicator states at a sufficient rate to substantially correspond with the inhalation and exhalation phases of the patient.

Assessment of cognitive function affected by brain injuries is achieved. This included, but is not limited to, assessment of cognitive function affected by brain injuries, for example injuries sustained during sporting activities. A virtual reality system is used to apply controlled cognitive loading to the subject, via a series of distinct test types which in combination apply an increasing cognitive load over time. Results are optionally assessed in conjunction with data from an instrumented mouthguard and/or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model.

A thin form of an electrical connector for creating a detachable connection between two circuit elements is disclosed. When the connector is employed, only an outer electrode present on a portion of the connector is exposed to the ambient environment and the rest of the electronics of both the connector and of a device into which the device is integrated can be insulated from the ambient environment. The parts of the connector can create a small three-dimensional interlock structure to seal off contact area and to facilitate electrical contacts between two circuit elements. The connector structure is flexible, allowing the connector to be embedded into a curved surface of a device that can use the electrode exposed to the environment to obtain data regarding the environment.

Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) are disclosed comprising an upper splint, a lower splint, and at least one sensor, wherein the sensor measures a biological or biophysical aspect of a patient. Methods of using the devices are also disclosed.

A micro, single piece, tubeless, cordless, directly inserted oral, nasal or hybrid sleep apnea treatment/anti-snoring device having controlled positive air-flow using a vibrationally isolated micro-blower to maintain an individual's upper airway unobstructed (pharynx area) with or without lower jaw, mandibular advancement is disclosed.

The present invention provides non-invasive intraoral devices and methods for the detection of intraoral acid exposure, methods of making said devices, and their use in the diagnosis of disorders such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

Technology is adapted to facilitate user-specific calibration of instrumented mouthguard devices, including calibration methods for instrumented mouthguard devices. For example, this includes processes by which instrumented mouthguards, which include components such as accelerometer modules that enable monitoring of head movements of a mouthguard wearer, are calibrated for use by specific individuals. While some embodiments will be described herein with particular reference to those applications, it will be appreciated that the present disclosure is not limited to such a field of use, and is applicable in broader contexts.