A processing subsystem generates perceived images from information bearing nerve impulses that are transmitted from a subject's eye(s) to a visual processing region of the subject's brain along one or more nerves in response to the subject viewing a real-world scene. The processing subsystem generates display images based on the perceived images, and controls a display device to display the display images to the subject. In certain embodiments, the processing subsystem generates the display images by manipulating or modifying the perceived images to include virtual images, and provides a type of virtual pointing on the display images that is used to invoke one or more actions.

An artificial tongue is provided. The artificial tongue includes tongue tissue formed by a bioprinting process, an antenna embedded within the tongue tissue and configured to wirelessly receive power from an external device, a processor embedded within the tongue tissue and operatively coupled to the antenna, and a piezoelectric element embedded within the tongue tissue and operatively coupled to the processor. The piezoelectric element is configured to deform in response to an applied electric bias, and the processor is configured to cause the electric bias to be applied to the piezoelectric element based on the power received by the antenna.

Embodiments herein relate to devices and methods for assessing pulmonary status using optical oxygenation sensing. In an embodiment, an oxygenation monitoring device can be included having a first optical emitter, wherein the first optical emitter can be configured to emit light at a first wavelength from 100 nanometers (nm) to 2000 nm. The oxygenation monitoring device and further include a first optical detector, wherein the first optical detector can be configured to detect incident light. The device can be configured so that emitted light from the first optical emitter propagates through a lung tissue and detected incident light can be used to determine an oxygenation status of the lung tissue. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Embodiments herein relate to devices and methods for assessing pulmonary congestion using optical sensing techniques. In an embodiment, a pulmonary congestion monitoring device can be included having a first optical emitter, wherein the first optical emitter can be configured to emit light at a first wavelength, such as at a near-infrared wavelength or an ultraviolet wavelength. The monitoring device can also include a first optical detector configured to detect incident light. The first optical emitter and the first optical detector can be separated by a distance of 1 centimeters (cm) to 10 cm. The monitoring device can be configured so that the light from the first optical emitter propagates through at least one of a lung tissue and an airway tissue. The monitoring device can also be configured to use detected incident light to determine a congestion status of the lung tissue. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Casings for retaining adapter connector modules and implantable electrical devices, and adapter assemblies for retaining implantable medical devices, include first and second opposing plates spaced apart by a gap configured to retain the devices such that sides of the devices are in confronting engagement with the first and second plates when placed the device is held in the gap. The first and second plates may be biased towards one another to assist in retaining the device in the gap. The device and adapter connector module may be arranged such that their thicknesses do not overlap. For example, the device and adapter connector module may be arranged such that a bottom perimeter edge of the adapter connector module abuts or is spaced apart from a top perimeter edge of the device.

Systems and methods are provided for identifying and locating a plurality of reflector markers implanted within a target tissue region within a patient's body. A probe is provided that is activated to transmit electromagnetic signals into the patient's body, receive reflected signals from the patient's body, and in synchronization with transmitting the electromagnetic signals, deliver light pulses into the patient's body. The markers reflector tags modulate reflected signals from the respective markers based on orthogonal code sequences opening and closing respective switches of the markers to modulate the reflective properties of the markers. The probe processes the return signals to separate the reflected signals based at least in part on the code sequences to identify and locate each of the plurality of reflector tags substantially simultaneously.

A system for diagnosing and quantifying an organ prolapse includes a first manometry catheter configured for insertion within a first organ of the pelvic floor. The first manometry catheter includes an inflatable balloon configured to support a series of first sensors disposed along a length thereof and operably coupled to an image display for displaying a first image thereon relating to the first organ. One or more additional manometry catheters are configured for insertion within one or more respective additional organs. The additional manometry catheters include inflatable balloons configured to support corresponding additional sensors along a length thereof. The additional sensors are operably coupled to the image display for displaying one or more additional images thereon relating to the one or more additional organs. The first image and the one or more additional images being simultaneously displayed on the image display for diagnostic and quantification purposes.

A computer implemented system and method include one or more processors configured to receive a plurality of electrocardiogram (ECG) signals from one or more subcutaneous implantable medical devices (IMDs) and combine at least two of the plurality of ECG signals to form a first composite ECG signal.

Methods based on providing monitoring services and access to information to caregivers, patients with implanted pressure sensors and distributors.

Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for luminal network navigation. Some aspects relate to incorporating respiratory frequency and/or magnitude into a navigation system to implement patient safety measures. Some aspects relate to identifying, and compensating for, motion caused by patient respiration in order to provide a more accurate identification of the position of an instrument within a luminal network.