A device includes an EMG processing application operable with a processing module to receive an output signal from EMG testing, wherein the output signal represents electrical activity of at least one muscle. The EMG processing application is operable to process the output signal to detect at least one type of waveform of a plurality of types of waveforms from the output signal and display the detected at least one type of waveform.

A system and method for quantitatively assessing a press fit value (and provide a mechanism to evaluate optimal quantitative values) of any implant/bone interface regardless the variables involved including bone site preparation, material properties of bone and implant, implant geometry and coefficient of friction of the implant-bone interface without requiring a visual positional assessment of a depth of insertion. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements.

A system and method for providing a set of anatomical subdermal tags configured to form part of a local positioning system (in contrast to an operating room-wide global reference system) used in obscured visualization/localization of anatomical structures, locations, and components, as well as visualization/localization/orientation of implant(s) into referenced anatomical structures.

Joint analysis probe (100). The probe (100) includes a frame (102). The probe (100) also includes a microphone (106) embedded into the frame (102) and configured to measure sounds (108) from a joint (162) of a subject (160) in a non-contact manner. The probe (100) also includes a raised rim (104) around the microphone (106) configured and positioned to be in contact with the subject (160) when the microphone (106) measures the sounds (108) from the joint (162), whereby the raised rim (104) attenuates an ambient noise (110) captured by the microphone (106).

A new non-invasive tool for cartilage assessment, exercise and sports management, and prevention of osteoarthritis is provided. In various embodiments, cartilage condition is assessed using audible signals from joints. Assessment test results are used to provide feedback regarding joint stress and friction that is related to physiological or pathological loads. Data obtained from audible signals are processed to provide an index that can be interpreted by a user or third parties. The index is useful as a baseline for exercise practices, training routines, wellness programs, or rehabilitation protocols.

A bio-vibration device for use by a user having a finger for sensing vibration signals in an individual includes a finger coupler device, a vibration sensor and a communications circuit. The vibration sensor is affixed to the finger coupler device and is configured to be pressed against a selected site of the individual so as to sense a vibration signal therefrom. The communications circuit is responsive to the vibration sensor and is configured to transmit the vibration signal to a remote device.

A system and method for automatically analyzing heart failure in a patient, including collecting physiological data from a patient using at least a first sensor and a second sensor to collect two or more sensor measurements, and calculating a first composite value based on at least a first sensor measurement wherein the first composite value is an indication of a likelihood that the patient's heart failure status has changed. If the first composite value is outside of a first specified range, then a second composite value is calculated based on at least a second sensor measurement, wherein the second composite value is an indication of a likelihood that the patient's heart failure status has changed. If the second composite value is outside of a second specified range, then an alert of change in heart failure status is generated.

Described is a device comprising a transducer; a mounting assembly coupled to the transducer and configured to mount the transducer adjacent to or in contact with a portion of a user's body; the transducer configured to transmit an acoustic signal to a portion of the user's body and detect a reflected acoustic signal; and a processor in electronic communication with the transducer, the processor configured to determine a physiological parameter based on the reflected acoustic signal. Also described is a system using the device for determining a physiological parameter of a user.

A system, method, and computer program product for allowing any surgeon, including those surgeons who perform a fewer number of a replacement procedure as compared to a more experienced surgeon who performs a greater number of procedures, to provide an improved likelihood of a favorable outcome approaching, if not exceeding, a likelihood of a favorable outcome as performed by a very experienced surgeon with the replacement procedure, such as by understanding the prosthesis installation environment (e.g., cup/cavity interface) and to provide intelligent and interactive tools and methods to standardize the installation process and provide feedback regarding a quality of insertion/installation. Force sensing is included to aid in quantifying installation of an implant, particularly a cup into a pelvic bone.

The present embodiment provides a method for calculating food intake comprising, an operation of detecting a biometric reaction of a food intake target; an operation of specifying a biometric trait which identifies the food intake target based on the biometric reaction; an operation of obtaining unit food intake which is an amount of food that the food intake target consumes in one swallow, based on the biometric trait; an operation of measuring the number of swallows of the food intake target; and an operation of calculating total food intake which is a total amount of food consumed by the food intake target from the unit food intake and the number of swallows; wherein the biometric reaction and the unit food intake varies depending on the biometric trait.