A61B5/297

Wearable Nystagmus Detection Devices and Methods for Using the Same

Wearable nystagmus detection devices are provided. The wearable device comprises first and second sensors configured to sense eye movement of the subject, and circuitry operably coupled to the sensors and configured to detect horizontal and vertical eye movements based on signals from the first and second sensors and/or a transmitter configured to transmit signals sensed by the first and second sensors to remote circuitry configured to receive signals transmitted by the transmitter and to detect horizontal and vertical eye movement based on signals from the first and second sensors. Also provided are systems and kits that include the devices, as well as methods for using devices and systems to monitor eye movement of a subject. The devices, systems, methods and kits find use in a variety of different applications.

Wearable Nystagmus Detection Devices and Methods for Using the Same

Wearable nystagmus detection devices are provided. The wearable device comprises first and second sensors configured to sense eye movement of the subject, and circuitry operably coupled to the sensors and configured to detect horizontal and vertical eye movements based on signals from the first and second sensors and/or a transmitter configured to transmit signals sensed by the first and second sensors to remote circuitry configured to receive signals transmitted by the transmitter and to detect horizontal and vertical eye movement based on signals from the first and second sensors. Also provided are systems and kits that include the devices, as well as methods for using devices and systems to monitor eye movement of a subject. The devices, systems, methods and kits find use in a variety of different applications.

LIGHT SHIELDING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRORETINOGRAM AND METHOD OF SHIELDING AT LEAST ONE EYE FROM INCIDENT LIGHT

A light shielding system configured to shield at least one eye of a patient from incident light for an electroretinogram includes a substantially lighttight shielding box enclosing an inner space arranged to receive a handheld Ganzfeld stimulator, which box is mountable over the at least one eye of the patient; the box including at least one sleeve extending into the box to allow manipulation of the Ganzfeld stimulator.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAPPING MUSCULAR ACTIVATION

A system for determining muscle activation comprises a set of electrode adherable to a skin of a subject, and a processor in communication with the electrodes. The processor has a circuit configured for receiving locations of the electrodes and electrical signals detected by the electrodes, analyzing the signals to identify a section of an active muscle, identifying locations of at least a segment of active muscles and activation patterns of the active muscles based on the identified section, and constructing a displayable map of the locations and the activation patterns, wherein patterns corresponding to different active muscles are distinguishable on the map.

SUBSTANCE CONCENTRATION MEASURING DEVICE, SUBSTANCE CONCENTRATION MEASURING METHOD AND HUMAN CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM

A substance concentration measuring device, for measuring a substance concentration for a target substance in blood of a subject, comprising: a processing circuit; and a plurality of electrodes. At least two of the electrodes touches the subject when the subject wears the substance concentration measuring device, thereby the processing circuit can acquire at least one physiological signal caused by an eye of the subject. The processing circuit computes a voltage value or a voltage difference of the physiological signal, and computes the substance concentration according to the voltage value or the voltage difference. A human condition monitoring system comprising the substance concentration measuring device is also disclosed.

SUBSTANCE CONCENTRATION MEASURING DEVICE, SUBSTANCE CONCENTRATION MEASURING METHOD AND HUMAN CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM

A substance concentration measuring device, for measuring a substance concentration for a target substance in blood of a subject, comprising: a processing circuit; and a plurality of electrodes. At least two of the electrodes touches the subject when the subject wears the substance concentration measuring device, thereby the processing circuit can acquire at least one physiological signal caused by an eye of the subject. The processing circuit computes a voltage value or a voltage difference of the physiological signal, and computes the substance concentration according to the voltage value or the voltage difference. A human condition monitoring system comprising the substance concentration measuring device is also disclosed.

MAXILLARY AND MANDIBULAR DEVICES THAT INCREASE THE SMALLEST CONCENTRIC AIRWAY CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF A USER FOR IMPROVEMENTS DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
20230000665 · 2023-01-05 ·

Methods of lowering heart rate during physical activity for a user in need of an increase in their smallest concentric airway cross-sectional area include providing the person with a mandibular repositioning device having a maxillary tooth covering having a driver flange protruding laterally outward on a right and left side proximate a backmost teeth mold and a mandibular tooth covering having a protrusive flange extending cranially therefrom positioned to have a posterior side engaged with the anterior side of each driver flange. The anterior side of each driver flange has a convex curvature, and the posterior side of each protrusive flange has a concave-to-convex curvature from its base toward its most cranial point and a convex portion of the concave-to convex curvature engages the convex curvature of the driver flange in a rest position, and downward movement of the mandibular piece moves the user's mandible forward as well.

MAXILLARY AND MANDIBULAR DEVICES THAT INCREASE THE SMALLEST CONCENTRIC AIRWAY CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF A USER FOR IMPROVEMENTS DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
20230000665 · 2023-01-05 ·

Methods of lowering heart rate during physical activity for a user in need of an increase in their smallest concentric airway cross-sectional area include providing the person with a mandibular repositioning device having a maxillary tooth covering having a driver flange protruding laterally outward on a right and left side proximate a backmost teeth mold and a mandibular tooth covering having a protrusive flange extending cranially therefrom positioned to have a posterior side engaged with the anterior side of each driver flange. The anterior side of each driver flange has a convex curvature, and the posterior side of each protrusive flange has a concave-to-convex curvature from its base toward its most cranial point and a convex portion of the concave-to convex curvature engages the convex curvature of the driver flange in a rest position, and downward movement of the mandibular piece moves the user's mandible forward as well.

CONTROL OF PARAMETERS OF HEARING INSTRUMENT BASED ON EAR CANAL DEFORMATION AND CONCHA EMG SIGNALS
20220394396 · 2022-12-08 ·

A processing system obtains a deformation signal generated by a deformation sensor. The deformation signal is indicative of a deformation of an outer ear of a user of a hearing instrument. Additionally, the processing system obtains an EMG signal generated by an electrode in a concha of the user, wherein the electrode is configured to detect activity of an intrinsic auricular muscle of the user. Furthermore, the processing system generates information regarding an auditory attention state of the user based on the deformation signal and the EMG signal. The processing system controls, based on the information regarding the auditory attention state of the user, the parameter of the audio system.

CONTROL OF PARAMETERS OF HEARING INSTRUMENT BASED ON EAR CANAL DEFORMATION AND CONCHA EMG SIGNALS
20220394396 · 2022-12-08 ·

A processing system obtains a deformation signal generated by a deformation sensor. The deformation signal is indicative of a deformation of an outer ear of a user of a hearing instrument. Additionally, the processing system obtains an EMG signal generated by an electrode in a concha of the user, wherein the electrode is configured to detect activity of an intrinsic auricular muscle of the user. Furthermore, the processing system generates information regarding an auditory attention state of the user based on the deformation signal and the EMG signal. The processing system controls, based on the information regarding the auditory attention state of the user, the parameter of the audio system.