Herein is disclosed a sensor for noninvasive measurement of the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) in the skin of a human. The sensor comprises a housing, a gas measuring chamber for measuring gases, at least one chimney for communication of gases diffusing through the skin to the gas measuring chamber, a broad band light source transmitting light into the gas measuring chamber and a detector system comprising a first and a second photodetector. The first photodetector detects light at a wavelength wherein CO2 absorbs light and the second photodetector acts as a zero reference detector by measuring light in a freeband where no gases absorb light.

The invention provides a new method for monitoring and analysing cardiovascular functions and equipment implementing the method. The portable equipment described and measurement analysis method operating in it, allowing continuous monitoring over time of cardiac functions and vascular resistance by electrical impedance and mechanical methods with electrocardiogram (ECG) by assessing changes in the carotid pulse wave form, carotid wave amplitude level, cardiac contraction, heart rate variability. A new device (a piece of equipment described), a part of which is fitted in outer ear canals and is designed for measuring the electrical head tissue impedance and ear air pressure parameters. The method and equipment provide the possibility to measure, process, synchronize and analyse cardiovascular activity parameters of three types and thereby obtain information about the cardiovascular activity status and its variation over time, which could not be obtained by measuring and analysing these parameters separately.

A non-invasive continuous blood sugar level monitoring apparatus integrated with real-time health support system. The blood sugar levels and other vital physiological information of the user can also be tracked wirelessly through the apparatus. The apparatus has an integrated real-time alert and reminder feature for notifying the user during medication and unusual physiological conditions. An automated diet and lifestyle recommendation solution is integrated into the device to help the user maintain healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. The low-powered telemetry device is used for communicating the stored physiological information of the user and the computed results between the network of devices.

A non-invasive continuous blood sugar level monitoring apparatus integrated with a real-time health support system. The blood sugar levels and other vital physiological information of the user can also be tracked wirelessly through the apparatus. The apparatus has an integrated real-time alert and reminder feature for notifying the user during medication and unusual physiological conditions. An automated diet and lifestyle recommendation solution is integrated into the device to help the user maintain healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. The low-powered the telemetry device is used for communicating the stored physiological information of the user and the computed results between the network of devices.

A pulse wave is detected chronologically. Time-frequency analysis is performed on the detected pulse wave to determine a power spectrum for each time. Local maximum points are determined for each one of the power spectra determined for the respective times. For each one of the power spectra determined for the respective times, a certain number of largest values of the determined local maximum points are extracted as pulse rate candidates for that time. A pulse rate candidate is compared with a pulse rate candidate for the preceding time to determine a difference in frequency between them, and pulse rates for which the determined difference in frequency is equal to or greater than a preset reference value are eliminated from the candidates.

An animal wellness notification system includes an attachment body configured to securely engage with an ear of the animal; an elongated temperature probe secured to the attachment body and configured to extend within the ear of the animal; a housing secured to the attachment body; a computer disposed within the housing and operably associated with the temperature probe; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, the notification device being configured to provide notice if a temperature of the animal goes beyond a determined threshold.

An animal wellness notification system includes an attachment body configured to securely engage with an ear of the animal; an elongated temperature probe secured to the attachment body and configured to extend within the ear of the animal; a housing secured to the attachment body; a power module electrically connect to and configured to provide power to (or recharge) at least one other element of the animal wellness notification system; a computer disposed within the housing and operably associated with the temperature probe; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, the notification device being configured to provide notice if a temperature of the animal goes beyond a determined threshold.

An overdose of opioids can cause the user to stop breathing, resulting in death. A physiological monitoring system monitors respiration based on oxygen saturation readings from a fingertip pulse oximeter in communication with a smart mobile device and sends opioid monitoring information from the smart mobile device to an opioid overdose monitoring service. The opioid overdose monitoring service notifies a first set of contacts when the opioid monitoring information.

An overdose of opioids can cause the user to stop breathing, resulting in death. A physiological monitoring system monitors respiration based on oxygen saturation readings from a fingertip pulse oximeter in communication with a smart mobile device and sends opioid monitoring information from the smart mobile device to an opioid overdose monitoring service. The opioid overdose monitoring service notifies a first set of contacts when the opioid monitoring information.

A light source unit emits beam light of a wavelength that is absorbed by glucose. A light application control unit gives multiple-application of the beam light emitted by the light source unit to a site of measurement. A detection unit detects each of a plurality of photoacoustic signals that are generated at the site of measurement due to the multiple-application of the beam light by the light application control unit. A processing unit averages the plurality of photoacoustic signals detected by the detection unit.