Patent classifications
A61B5/2415
ENHANCED HUMAN ACTIVITY RECOGNITION
The present disclosure is directed to a device with enhanced human activity recognition. The device detects a human activity using one more motion sensors, and enhances the detected human activity depending on whether the device is in an indoor environment or an outdoor environment. The device utilizes one or more electrostatic charge sensors to determine whether the device is in an indoor environment or an outdoor environment. The device may also exclude gyroscope data when performing human activity recognition, and instead utilize electrostatic charge variation data in conjunction with acceleration data to perform human activity recognition.
ENHANCED HUMAN ACTIVITY RECOGNITION
The present disclosure is directed to a device with enhanced human activity recognition. The device detects a human activity using one more motion sensors, and enhances the detected human activity depending on whether the device is in an indoor environment or an outdoor environment. The device utilizes one or more electrostatic charge sensors to determine whether the device is in an indoor environment or an outdoor environment.
EYE-TRACKING USING EMBEDDED ELECTRODES IN A WEARABLE DEVICE
A wearable device assembly is described for determining eye-tracking information of a user using generated biopotential signals on the head of the user. The eye tracking system monitors biopotential signals generated on a head of a user using electrodes that are mounted on a device that is coupled to the head of the user. The system determines eye-tracking information for the user based on the monitored biopotential signals using a machine learning model. The system performs at least one action based in part on the determined eye-tracking information.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOPERATIVE INVASIVE AND NONINVASIVE BRAIN STIMULATION
Methods and systems for optimizing invasive and noninvasive brain stimulation are described herein. In a particular embodiment, methods and systems for a combinatorial, iterative approach to modify behavior are presented wherein deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other brain stimulation therapies are implemented in combination with monitoring the brain activity of an individual to optimize the effectiveness of the combinatorial approach to modify behavior. Methods described herein are iterative and systems described herein are utilized in iterative fashion. In a particular embodiment, modifying behavior provides a therapy for an individual in need thereof.
Non-invasive systems and methods to detect cortical spreading depression for the detection and assessment of brain injury and concussion
The present invention provides systems and methods for detection and diagnosis of concussion and/or acute neurologic injury comprising a portable headwear-based electrode array and computerized control system to automatically and accurately detect cortical spreading depression and acute neurological injury-based peri-infarct depolarization (CSD/PID). The portable headwear-based electrode system is applied to a patient or athlete, and is capable of performing an assessment automatically and with minimal user input. The user display indicates the presence of CSD/PID, gauges its severity and location, and stores the information for future use by medical professionals. The systems and methods of the invention use an instrumented DC-coupled electrode/amplifier array which performs real-time data analysis using unique algorithms to produce a voltage intensity-map revealing the temporally propagating wave depressed voltage across the scalp that originates from a CSD/PID on the brain surface.
CATHETER FOR CARDIAC AND RENAL NERVE SENSING AND MEDIATION
An electrophysiology catheter includes: a catheter with a movable catheter tip; electrodes provided on or in an electrode region in a most distal portion of the catheter tip; sensing and amplification circuitry communicated with the electrodes, the sensing and amplification circuitry communicated with digitizing circuitry disposed in a circuitry region in a least distal portion of the catheter tip for locally sensing tissue-based electrophysiological signals and for bidirectionally communicating digital data signals to and from the circuitry; a flexible bending region of the catheter tip between the most and least distal portions of the catheter tip; a flexible sheath communicated to the sensing and amplification circuitry and digitizing circuitry for transmission of signals thereon; and a handle communicated with the sheath for bidirectionally communicating signals through the sheath between the catheter tip and external mapping station, and for controlling movement of the catheter tip.
Electrochemical sensor having symmetrically distributed analyte sensitive areas
The present invention provides an electrochemical sensor that employs multiple electrode areas that are exposed for contact with a body fluid, e.g., when the sensor is inserted subcutaneously into a patient's skin. The exposed electrode areas are arranged symmetrically, such that a symmetrical potential distribution is produced when an AC signal is applied to the sensor. The sensors in accordance with these teachings can advantageously be used with AC signals to determine characteristics of the sensor and thus improve sensor performance. These teachings also provide a biocompatible sensor with multiple reference electrode areas that are exposed for contact with body fluid.
DEVICE FOR WOUND CARE
The present invention relates to electro-therapy of wounds. Specifically, a device for applying electro-therapy to a wound is provided. The device of the invention is useful for treating any kind of wound, and is especially useful for facilitating the healing of chronic wounds.
Methods and apparatus for electro-meridian diagnostics
A current sensor may take measurements of electrical currents that flow between two limbs of a patient through at least a portion of the patient's torso. The current measurements may be taken during a single diagnostic session while the patient holds a ground electrode in a hand of one limb and a probe electrode is sequentially placed at different locations on the distal portions of other limbs. Each of the measurement locations may be an acupuncture point. An electrical current state for the diagnostic session may be calculated. This state may consist of current ranges for one or more electrical currents that are measured during the session. A lookup table may be employed to determine one or more medical conditions that are indicated by the current state. Alternatively, a trained machine learning model may predict, based on the measured currents, one or more medical conditions.
Biosignal acquisition method and algorithms for wearable devices
Apparatus, including a set of N electrodes (22), configured to be located in proximity to an epidermis (24) of a subject, and to acquire signals generated by electric sources within the subject. The apparatus also includes a set of M channels, configured to transfer the signals, where M is less than N, and a switch (40), configured to select, repetitively and randomly, M signals from the N electrodes and to direct the M signals to the M channels. The apparatus further includes a processor (28), configured to activate the switch, and to receive and analyze the M signals from the M channels so as to determine respective positions of the electric sources within the subject.