Abstract

A method of generating a blood pressure estimation for a subject includes receiving real-time PPG data from a PPG sensor attached to the subject, and generating a blood pressure estimation for the subject via an adaptive predictive model using the real time PPG data. The method includes receiving a real-time measurement of blood pressure via a blood pressure monitoring device attached to the subject and, in response to receiving the real-time measurement of blood pressure, updating one or more parameters of the model in real-time to improve blood pressure estimation accuracy of the model. The method may also include detecting whether the generated blood pressure estimation is above or below a threshold and, in response to determining that the generated biometric estimation is above or below the threshold, receiving a real-time measurement of blood pressure and then updating the parameters of the model to improve blood pressure estimation accuracy of the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A method of generating a blood glucose estimation for a subject includes receiving real-time PPG data from a PPG sensor attached to the subject, and generating a blood glucose estimation for the subject via an adaptive predictive model using the real time PPG data. The method includes receiving a real-time measurement of blood glucose via a blood glucose monitoring device attached to the subject and, in response to receiving the real-time measurement of blood glucose, updating one or more parameters of the model in real-time to improve blood glucose estimation accuracy of the model. The method may also include detecting whether the generated blood glucose estimation is above or below a threshold and, in response to determining that the generated blood glucose estimation is above or below the threshold, receiving a real-time measurement of blood glucose and then updating the parameters of the model to improve blood glucose estimation accuracy of the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

Abstract

A method of generating a biometric estimation for a subject includes receiving real-time PPG data from a PPG sensor attached to the subject, and generating a biometric estimation for the subject via an adaptive predictive model using the real time PPG data. The method includes receiving a measurement of the biometric via a biometric monitoring device and, in response to receiving the measurement of the biometric, updating one or more parameters of the model in real-time to improve biometric estimation accuracy of the model. The method may also include detecting whether the generated biometric estimation is above or below a threshold and, in response to determining that the generated biometric estimation is above or below the threshold, receiving a measurement of the biometric and then updating the parameters of the model to improve biometric estimation accuracy of the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Goods & Services

Downloadable mobile software applications for use in blood pressure management and hypertension treatment; Downloadable software for use in blood pressure management and hypertension treatment. Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices. Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the fields of health and wellness. Providing health information and advice via a website and computer applications; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications.

Goods & Services

(1) Downloadable mobile software applications for use in blood pressure management and hypertension treatment; Downloadable software for use in blood pressure management and hypertension treatment. (2) Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices. (1) Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications.

Abstract

A wearable monitoring device includes a band configured to at least partially encircle a portion of the body of a subject and at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector attached to the band. The band includes a generally cylindrical outer body portion and a generally cylindrical inner body portion secured together in concentric relationship. The inner body portion includes light transmissive material and has outer and inner surfaces. A layer of cladding material is near the inner body portion inner surface, and a plurality of windows are formed in the cladding material that each serve as a light-guiding interface to the body of the subject. The plurality of windows are circumferentially spaced apart from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• A61B 5/369 - Electroencephalography [EEG]
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

Goods & Services

(1) Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors

Goods & Services

(1) Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, and photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices.

Goods & Services

(1) Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloudbased servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multifunctional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information (1) Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications (2) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely therapeutic information and medical treatment plans

Goods & Services

Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, and photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices.

Abstract

A method of presenting data from a remote sensor that is monitoring a subject includes obtaining a data stream from the remote sensor, wherein the data stream includes a sensor metric, a metric identifier, dynamically updated integrity information about an accuracy of the sensor metric, and a diagnostic assessment of a health condition of the subject, and then displaying, via a display associated with the client device, the diagnostic assessment of the health condition of the subject, a metric statistic associated with the diagnostic assessment, and a recommendation as to an action to be taken by the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/022 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skin; Ophthaldynamometers
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely, electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that communicate data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information. Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices. Education services, namely, providing educational information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Education services, namely providing educational information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications. Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support. Telehealth, remote care, and virtual health care services, provided by health care professionals; providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely, electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that communicate data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information. Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices. Education services, namely, providing educational information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Education services, namely providing educational information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications. Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support. Telehealth, remote care, and virtual health care services, provided by health care professionals; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications.

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely, electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that communicate data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information. Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices. Education services, namely, providing educational information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Education services, namely providing educational information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications. Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support. Telehealth, remote care, and virtual health care services, provided by health care professionals; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications.

Goods & Services

(1) Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely, electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information (2) Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices (1) Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications (2) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans (3) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support; Telehealth, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, providing users with access to health care professionals

Goods & Services

(1) Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely, electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information (2) Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices (1) Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications (2) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans (3) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support; Telehealth, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, providing users with access to health care professionals

Goods & Services

(1) Computer hardware, software, firmware, and sensors for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic devices, namely, body-worn electronic devices, namely, electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information (2) Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices (1) Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the fields of health and wellness; Providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications (2) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans (3) Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support; Telehealth, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, providing users with access to health care professionals

Goods & Services

Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in blood pressure management and hypertension treatment; Downloadable software for use in blood pressure management and hypertension treatment Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the field of education regarding health and wellness Providing health information, namely, providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing health information, namely, providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications

Goods & Services

Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, and photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, and photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors

Goods & Services

Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, downloadable software and, firmware, and biometric sensors, namely, electronic sensors, inertial sensors, and optical sensors, for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic sensors with embedded software for optical sensing and inertial sensing of a person, namely, body-worn optical sensing devices and inertial sensing devices , in the nature of electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, with optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and physical activity information Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the field of education regarding blood pressure conditions and treatments Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans Providing health information, namely, providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing health information, namely, providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, downloadable software and firmware, and biometric sensors, namely, electronic sensors, inertial sensors, and optical sensors, for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic sensors with embedded software for optical sensing and inertial sensing of a person, namely, body-worn optical sensing devices and inertial sensing devices in the nature of electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, namely, optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and physical activity information Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors, configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the field of education regarding health and wellness Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support Telemedicine services, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, provision of medical services to users by health care professionals via the internet or telecommunication networks; Providing health information, namely, providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing health information, namely, providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, downloadable software and firmware, and biometric sensors, namely, electronic sensors, inertial sensors, and optical sensors, for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic sensors with embedded software for optical sensing and inertial sensing of a person, namely, body-worn optical sensing devices and inertial sensing devices in the nature of electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, namely, optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and physical activity information Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors, configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the field of education regarding health and wellness Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support Telemedicine services, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, provision of medical services to users by health care professionals via the internet or telecommunication networks; Providing health information, namely, providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing health information, namely, providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, downloadable software and, firmware, and biometric sensors, namely, electronic sensors, inertial sensors, and optical sensors, for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic sensors with embedded software for optical sensing and inertial sensing of a person, namely, body-worn optical sensing devices and inertial sensing devices in the nature of electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, namely, optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and physical activity information Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors, configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the field of education regarding health and wellness Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support Telemedicine services, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, provision of medical services to users by health care professionals via the internet or telecommunication networks; Providing health information, namely, providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing health information, namely, providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications

Goods & Services

Computer hardware, downloadable software and firmware, and biometric sensors, namely, electronic sensors, inertial sensors, and optical sensors, for sensing physical activity, physiological, and environmental data, not for medical use, and used to monitor, process, and gather information about the health, fitness, and wellness of the sensor user; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and generating health, fitness, and wellness reports and assessments; Wearable electronic sensors with embedded software for optical sensing and inertial sensing of a person, namely, body-worn optical sensing devices and inertial sensing devices in the nature of electronic devices worn on the head, torso, limbs, and extremities, and electronic devices configured to be integrated within wearable items made by others that are comprised of software that communicates data to a user and to personal digital assistants, smart phones, personal computers, computational systems, and cloud-based servers through computer and electronic communication networks; Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, namely, optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and physical activity information Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors; Medical and health monitors and sensors, namely, blood pressure monitors and sensors, heart rate monitors and sensors, cardiac output monitors and sensors, pulse rate monitors and sensors, electrocardiography (ECG) monitors and sensors, photoplethysmography (PPG) monitors and sensors and respiratory monitors and sensors, configured to communicate wirelessly with other devices Education services, namely, providing information and advice in the field of education regarding health and wellness Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to engage in remote health monitoring; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to review health data and health information; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software that allows users to access health, medical, and wellness information and resources, and that provides access to advice related to health care and wellness, namely, therapeutic information and medical treatment plans; Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for use by medical professionals and medical patients and which features health, medical and wellness information via electronic biometric monitoring and other devices that can be accessed for purposes of monitoring and diagnosing medical conditions, care management education and support Telemedicine services, remote care, and virtual health care services, namely, provision of medical services to users by health care professionals via the internet or telecommunication networks; Providing health information, namely, providing information and advice on health and wellness via a website and computer applications; Providing health information, namely, providing therapeutic information and medical treatment plans via a website and computer applications

Abstract

A biometric waveform analysis system includes a wearable device having a sensor system and that is configured to be worn on a body of a subject, a metric output generator in communication with the sensor system, a waveform analysis engine in communication with the sensor system, and a control processor configured to control the sensor system, the metric output generator, and the waveform analysis engine. The sensor system includes one or more physiological sensors and motion sensors. The metric output generator includes logic that extracts at least one physiological parameter from the physiological data signal and extracts at least one motion parameter from the motion data signal. The waveform analysis engine includes waveform capture logic, normalization logic, contextual logic, and physiological assessment logic. The waveform capture logic receives the physiological data signal from the sensor system and separates the physiological data signal into a plurality of individual physiological waveforms.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/318 - Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG]
• A61B 7/00 - Instruments for auscultation
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A method of generating a blood pressure estimation for a subject includes receiving real-time PPG data from a PPG sensor attached to the subject, and generating a blood pressure estimation for the subject via an adaptive predictive model using the real time PPG data. The method includes receiving a real-time measurement of blood pressure via a blood pressure monitoring device attached to the subject and, in response to receiving the real-time measurement of blood pressure, updating one or more parameters of the model in real-time to improve blood pressure estimation accuracy of the model. The method may also include detecting whether the generated blood pressure estimation is above or below a threshold and, in response to determining that the generated biometric estimation is above or below the threshold, receiving a real-time measurement of blood pressure and then updating the parameters of the model to improve blood pressure estimation accuracy of the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

Abstract

A method of generating a biometric estimation for a subject includes receiving real- time PPG data from a PPG sensor attached to the subject, and generating a biometric estimation for the subject via an adaptive predictive model using the real time PPG data. The method includes receiving a measurement of the biometric via a biometric monitoring device and, in response to receiving the measurement of the biometric, updating one or more parameters of the model in real-time to improve biometric estimation accuracy of the model. The method may also include detecting whether the generated biometric estimation is above or below a threshold and, in response to determining that the generated biometric estimation is above or below the threshold, receiving a measurement of the biometric and then updating the parameters of the model to improve biometric estimation accuracy of the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate

Abstract

A method of generating a blood glucose estimation for a subject includes receiving real-time PPG data from a PPG sensor attached to the subject, and generating a blood glucose estimation for the subject via an adaptive predictive model using the real time PPG data. The method includes receiving a real-time measurement of blood glucose via a blood glucose monitoring device attached to the subject and, in response to receiving the real-time measurement of blood glucose, updating one or more parameters of the model in real-time to improve blood glucose estimation accuracy of the model. The method may also include detecting whether the generated blood glucose estimation is above or below a threshold and, in response to determining that the generated blood glucose estimation is above or below the threshold, receiving a real-time measurement of blood glucose and then updating the parameters of the model to improve blood glucose estimation accuracy of the model.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/0245 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate using sensing means generating electric signals
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

A wearable device collects a plurality of photoplethysmography (PPG) waveforms from a PPG sensor in the wearable device and collects inertial data associated with subject motion from an inertial sensor in the wearable device. The wearable device processes the inertial data in an assessment processor of the wearable device to determine a data integrity of the plurality of PPG waveforms and, responsive to the determined data integrity, processes the plurality of PPG waveforms in the assessment processor using a neural network comprising thousands of coefficients to generate an assessment of the subject blood pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

Abstract

An earpiece module includes a plurality of sensor regions, each sensor region contoured to matingly engage a respective different region of an ear of a subject, and each sensor region including an electrode. The earpiece module is configured to detect or measure physiological information about the subject from the different ear regions via the respective electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• A61B 5/369 - Electroencephalography [EEG]
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing

Abstract

Systems and methods for presenting sensor data are provided and include collecting physiological data and meta data from a subject via a sensor system, wherein the sensor system comprises a sensor element, a signal processor, and memory in communication with the signal processor. The subject meta data is processed by the signal processor to determine metric features, the metric features are processed by the signal processor to determine a subject-specific metric statistic for the subject, and the physiological data is processed by the signal processor to generate a sensor metric. The sensor metric is then presented for display via a display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/022 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skin; Ophthaldynamometers
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

Abstract

A method of producing subject-specific metric statistics includes collecting physiological data and meta data from a subject via a sensor system. The sensor system includes at least one sensor element, at least one signal processor, and memory in communication with the at least one signal processor. The collected data is processed via the at least one signal processor to determine a plurality of metric features from the collected data. The plurality of metric features are processed using one or more data clustering techniques via the at least one signal processor to generate at least one subject-specific metric statistic and at least one sensor metric. The at least one subject-specific metric statistic and the at least one sensor metric may be displayed via a display associated with a client device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G16H 50/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics

Abstract

A wearable device includes a housing with a window and an electronic module supported by the housing. The electronic module includes a photoplethysmography sensor, a motion sensor, and a signal processor that processes signals from the motion sensor and signals from the photoplethysmography sensor. The signal processor is configured to remove frequency bands from the photoplethysmography sensor signals that are outside of a range of interest using a band-pass filter to produce pre-conditioned signals, and to further process the pre-conditioned signals using the motion sensor signals to reduce motion artifacts from footsteps during subject running. The device includes non-air light transmissive material in optical communication with the photoplethysmography sensor and the window that serves as a light guide for the photoplethysmography sensor. The window optically exposes the photoplethysmography sensor to a body of a subject wearing the device via the non-air light transmissive material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• A61B 5/369 - Electroencephalography [EEG]
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A biometric waveform analysis system includes a wearable device having a sensor system and that is configured to be worn on a body of a subject, a metric output generator in communication with the sensor system, a waveform analysis engine in communication with the sensor system, and a control processor configured to control the sensor system, the metric output generator, and the waveform analysis engine. The sensor system includes one or more physiological sensors and motion sensors. The metric output generator includes logic that extracts at least one physiological parameter from the physiological data signal and extracts at least one motion parameter from the motion data signal. The waveform analysis engine includes waveform capture logic, normalization logic, contextual logic, and physiological assessment logic. The waveform capture logic receives the physiological data signal from the sensor system and separates the physiological data signal into a plurality of individual physiological waveforms.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof
• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

Abstract

A method of identifying a best one of a plurality of photoplethysmography channels of a PPG sensor, wherein the PPG sensor includes at least one optical detector and a plurality of optical emitters that define the plurality of PPG channels, includes sensing PPG data from each of the plurality of PPG channels; processing the PPG data from each PPG channel, via the processor, to generate a plurality of PPG parameters; processing the PPG parameters, via a probabilistic model, to identify a best one io of the plurality of PPG channels.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

An optical sensor module includes a housing, first and second optical emitters within the housing, and an optical detector within the housing that is positioned between the first and second optical emitters. The housing includes respective first and second windows of optically transparent material that overlie the first and second optical emitters, and also includes a third window of optically transparent material that overlies the optical detector. The third window includes opposite first and second ends and opposite first and second sides, and at least one of the first and second sides is curved inwardly. Both of the first and second sides of the third window may be curved inwardly such that the third window has an hourglass shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A wearable device includes a ring-shaped housing having a central opening and defining an annular interior volume. The housing is configured to be worn within an ear of a subject such that the subject's ear canal is exposed by the central opening. At least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector are supported within the housing. The housing includes at least one window through which light can be delivered from the at least one optical emitter to the ear, and through which light from the ear can be delivered to the at least one optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor

Abstract

A wearable device collects a plurality of photoplethysmography (PPG) waveforms from a PPG sensor in the wearable device and collects inertial data associated with subject motion from an inertial sensor in the wearable device. The wearable device processes the inertial data in an assessment processor of the wearable device to determine a data integrity of the plurality of PPG waveforms and, responsive to the determined data integrity, processes the plurality of PPG waveforms in the assessment processor using a neural network comprising thousands of coefficients to generate an assessment of the subject blood pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/352 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus; Estimating R-R interval
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A method of producing subject-specific metric statistics includes collecting physiological data and meta data from a subject via a sensor system. The sensor system includes at least one sensor element, at least one signal processor, and memory in communication with the at least one signal processor. The collected data is processed via the at least one signal processor to determine a plurality of metric features from the collected data. The plurality of metric features are processed using one or more data clustering techniques via the at least one signal processor to generate at least one subject-specific metric statistic and at least one sensor metric. The at least one subject-specific metric statistic and the at least one sensor metric may be displayed via a display associated with a client device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/022 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skin; Ophthaldynamometers
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

Abstract

A hearing aid module includes an elongated housing, an optical sensor module within the housing, an audio driver positioned within the housing adjacent the optical sensor module, and first and second light guides positioned near the audio driver. The module has a rectangular configuration with opposite first and second sides, opposite third and fourth sides, and opposite first and second ends. The first and second sides each include an opening. An ear tip is coupled to the housing first end and is configured to retain the module within the auditory canal. The first light guide guides light from an optical emitter through the opening in the housing first side and into skin of the auditory canal in a non-line of sight manner. The second light guide collects light from the skin of the auditory canal and directs the collected light to an optical detector in a non-line of sight manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• H04R 25/02 - Deaf-aid sets adapted to be supported entirely by ear
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

A client device includes a display and a processor configured to obtain a data stream from a remote sensor via a communication protocol. The remote sensor is a physiological sensor monitoring a subject and/or an environmental sensor monitoring an environment in a vicinity of the subject, and the data stream includes a sensor metric, a metric identifier, and dynamically updated integrity information about the sensor metric. The processor is also configured to identify a statistical distribution function associated with the remote sensor via a function selector associated with the communication protocol, and display, via the display, the sensor metric with statistical information about the sensor metric using the identified statistical distribution function.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/022 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skin; Ophthaldynamometers
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

Abstract

A sensor head assembly includes a body member having an internal passage. An optical source is secured to the body member at a first location, and an optical detector is secured to the body member at a second location. An audio driver is secured to the body member. An ear gel configured to be inserted within an ear canal is attached to the body member and has at least a portion thereof transparent to one or more wavelengths of light. A first light guide is secured to an inner surface of the ear gel via a respective first end, and a second light guide is secured to the inner surface of the ear gel via a respective first end. A second end of the first light guide is in optical communication with the optical source, a second end of the second light guide is in optical communication with the optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 25/02 - Deaf-aid sets adapted to be supported entirely by ear
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow

Abstract

The methods and apparatuses presented herein determine and/or improve the quality of one or more physiological assessment parameters, e.g., response-recovery rate, based on biometric signal(s) and/or motion signal(s) respectively output by one or more biometric and/or motion sensors. The disclosed methods and apparatuses also estimate a user's stride length based on a motion signal and a determined type of user motion, e.g., walking or running. The speed of the user may then be estimated based on the estimated stride length.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

An ear gel module for an earpiece includes an ear gel having opposite inner and outer surfaces and first and second light guides each having respective opposite first and second ends. The first end of the first light guide is secured to the inner surface of the ear gel, and the first end of the second light guide is secured to the inner surface of the ear gel in adjacent spaced-apart relationship with the third light guide first end. The second ends of the first and second light guides are configured to be attached to and in optical communication with respective light guides extending from a sensor module within the earpiece when the ear gel module is attached to the earpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/68 -
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/72 -
• G02B 6/10 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor

Abstract

A wearable device includes at least one physiological sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from a subject over a period of time when the wearable device is worn by the subject, and a processor coupled to the sensor. The processor is configured to detect respective peaks in a physiological waveform representing the physiological information, compute probabilities for the respective peaks based on predetermined data indicative of one or more conditions, select a subset of the respective peaks based on the probabilities thereof as representing more accurate physiological information for the subject, and generate a physiological assessment of the subject based on the subset of the respective peaks that was selected. Related signal processing devices, methods of operation, and computer program products are also discussed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof

Abstract

The methods and apparatuses presented herein determine and/or improve the quality of one or more physiological assessment parameters, e.g., response-recovery rate, based on biometric signal(s) and/or motion signal(s) respectively output by one or more biometric and/or motion sensors. The disclosed methods and apparatuses also estimate a user's stride length based on a motion signal and a determined type of user motion, e.g., walking or running. The speed of the user may then be estimated based on the estimated stride length.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 90/70 - Cleaning devices specially adapted for surgical instruments
• A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

An ear-worn device includes a speaker, an optical emitter, an optical detector, a processor, and a housing configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, wherein the housing encloses the speaker, optical emitter, optical detector, and processor. The housing includes at least one window that exposes the optical emitter and optical detector to the ear of the subject, and the housing includes at least one aperture through which sound from the speaker can pass. Light transmissive material is located between the optical emitter and the at least one window and is configured to deliver light emitted from the optical emitter to an ear region of the subject at one or more predetermined locations. Light transmissive material is positioned between the optical detector and the at least one window and is configured to collect light external to the housing and deliver the collected light to the optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0215 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by means inserted into the body
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/1459 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A wearable audio device includes a housing configured to be positioned at an ear of a subject, a speaker and a chipset within the housing. The chipset includes a plurality of sensor elements, at least one signal processor, at least one digital bus, power regulating circuitry, and at least one wireless transmitter. The sensor elements include at least one optical emitter, at least one optical detector, and at least one noise source. The chipset is positioned within the housing such that the at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector are in optical communication with the ear via a window in the housing. The at least one signal processor includes sensor signal conditioning algorithms configured to process signals from the sensor elements to generate physiological assessment information about the subject. The at least one wireless transmitter is configured to communicate the physiological assessment information to a remote device.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A headset includes a housing defining an audio cavity, a speaker located within the audio cavity, and first and second sensor modules within the housing in spaced-apart, angled relationship to each other. The housing includes an aperture through which sound from the speaker can pass, and the first and second sensor modules are on opposing sides of a direction from the speaker to the aperture. The first sensor module is configured to direct electromagnetic radiation at a first target region of an ear of a person wearing the headset and to detect a first energy response signal therefrom that is associated with one or more physiological metrics of the subject, and the second sensor module is configured to direct electromagnetic radiation at a second target region of the ear and to detect a second energy response signal therefrom that is associated with the one or more physiological metrics.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
• A61B 8/02 - Measuring pulse or heart rate
• A61B 8/04 - Measuring blood pressure
• A61B 8/06 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus includes a housing that is configured to be attached to a body of a subject. The housing includes a sensor region that is configured to contact a selected area of the body of the subject when the housing is attached to the body of the subject. The sensor region is contoured to matingly engage the selected body area. The apparatus includes at least one physiological sensor that is associated with the sensor region and that detects and/or measures physiological information from the subject and/or at least one environmental sensor associated with the sensor region that is configured to detect and/or measure environmental information. The sensor region contour stabilizes the physiological and/or environmental sensor(s) relative to the selected body area such that subject motion does not impact detection and/or measurement efforts of the sensor(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• A61B 5/369 - Electroencephalography [EEG]
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A wearable device includes a housing with a window and an electronic module supported by the housing. The electronic module includes a photoplethysmography sensor, a motion sensor, and a signal processor that processes signals from the motion sensor and signals from the photoplethysmography sensor. The signal processor is configured to remove frequency bands from the photoplethysmography sensor signals that are outside of a range of interest using a band-pass filter to produce pre-conditioned signals, and to further process the pre-conditioned signals using the motion sensor signals to reduce motion artifacts from footsteps during subject running. The device includes non-air light transmissive material in optical communication with the photoplethysmography sensor and the window that serves as a light guide for the photoplethysmography sensor. The window optically exposes the photoplethysmography sensor to a body of a subject wearing the device via the non-air light transmissive material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A system includes a sensor configured to sense physiological information from a subject, and a signal processor configured to process signals from the sensor into a serial data stream of physiological information and sensor performance information. An electronic device having a display is configured to receive the serial data stream and display the physiological information simultaneously with the sensor performance information via the display.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 11/20 - Drawing from basic elements, e.g. lines or circles
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/022 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skin; Ophthaldynamometers
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

Abstract

A light-guiding earpiece configured to be worn by a subject includes a base comprising a speaker and at least one optical detector, a housing extending outwardly from the base that is configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, and a flexible optical emitter configured to be conformable to at least a portion of the earpiece. The housing encloses the speaker and comprises at least one aperture through which sound from the speaker can pass. The flexible optical emitter may be integrally formed within the housing, and the housing may include translucent material that forms a light-guiding region through which light from the flexible optical emitter can pass. The optical detector may be a flexible optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A cover is configured to be removably attached to and at least partially cover a hearing aid earpiece. The removable cover includes light transmissive material in at least one portion thereof that is configured to guide light from at least one optical emitter associated with the hearing aid earpiece to a region of a body of a subject wearing the hearing aid earpiece and/or guide light from the body of the subject to at least one optical detector associated with the hearing aid earpiece. The removable cover may include at least one alignment member that facilitates stability of the hearing aid earpiece when inserted within an ear of the subject. The removable cover may include at least one lens region, at least one light diffusion region, and/or at least one luminescence region in optical communication with the light transmissive material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for monitoring a subject are described. A monitoring device configured to be attached to a body of a subject includes a sensor that is configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject and at least one motion sensor configured to detect and/or measure subject motion information. The physiological sensor and motion sensor are in communication with a processor that is configured to receive and analyze signals produced by the physiological sensor and motion sensor. The processor is configured to process motion sensor signals to identify an activity characteristic of the subject. Once an activity characteristic is identified, the processor is configured to select a noise reference in response to identification of the activity characteristic of the subject, and then process physiological sensor signals using the noise reference to generate an output signal having reduced noise relative to the physiological sensor signal, to produce physiological information about the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus

Abstract

A headphone system comprising a physiological sensor and a method of fitting a headphone system comprising a physiological sensor to a user is provided. The headphone system comprises a headphone having a speaker, a physiological sensor configured to be positioned for measuring physiological data, and a processor connected to the physiological sensor to receive the measured physiological data and process the measured physiological data to output physiological information and a fitting parameter. An application program is associated with the headphone, and is configured to receive the physiological information and the fitting parameter. The application program may evaluate at least the fitting parameter to indicate to a user whether the headphone is properly positioned, and issue a first notification in dependence on the evaluation of the fitting parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor

Abstract

A wearable device for detecting and/or measuring physiological information from a subject includes a housing, at least one optical emitter supported by the housing, at least one optical detector supported by the housing, a first light guide supported by the housing, a second light guide supported by the housing, a motion sensor supported by the housing, and a processor supported by the housing. The processor is configured to calculate footsteps, distinguish footsteps from heart beats, and to remove footstep motion artifacts from signals produced by the at least one optical detector. Also, the processor is configured to process signals produced by the at least one optical detector to determine subject heart rate and to produce integrity data about the subject heart rate. The process is further configured to generate a multiplexed output serial data string comprising the subject heart rate and the integrity data.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0215 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by means inserted into the body
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/1459 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

Physiological signal processing systems include a photoplethysmograph (PPG) sensor that is configured to generate a physiological waveform, and an inertial sensor that is configured to generate a motion signal. A physiological metric extractor is configured to extract a physiological metric from the physiological waveform that is generated by the PPG sensor. The physiological metric extractor includes an averager that has an impulse response that is responsive to the strength of the motion signal. Related methods are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

The methods and apparatuses presented herein determine and/or improve the quality of one or more physiological assessment parameters, e.g., response-recovery rate, based on biometric signal(s) and/or motion signal(s) respectively output by one or more biometric and/or motion sensors. The disclosed methods and apparatuses also estimate a user's stride length based on a motion signal and a determined type of user motion, e.g., walking or running. The speed of the user may then be estimated based on the estimated stride length.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A physiological signal processing system/method for a physiological waveform that includes a cardiovascular signal component provides a first variable high pass filter that is responsive to the physiological waveform, and to a first corner frequency that is applied. A second variable high pass filter is responsive to a noise reference waveform from a noise reference sensor and is configured to high pass filter the noise reference waveform in response to a second corner frequency that is applied. A heart rate metric extractor is responsive to the variable high pass filters and is configured to extract a heart rate metric from the physiological waveform that is high pass filtered. A corner frequency adjuster is responsive to the heart rate metric extractor and is configured to determine the corner frequencies that are applied to the variable high pass filters, based on the heart rate metric that was extracted.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A headphone system comprising a physiological sensor and a method of fitting a headphone system comprising a physiological sensor to a user is provided. The headphone system comprises a headphone having a speaker, a physiological sensor configured to be positioned for measuring physiological data, and a processor connected to the physiological sensor to receive the measured physiological data and process the measured physiological data to output physiological information and a fitting parameter. An application program is associated with the headphone, and is configured to receive the physiological information and the fitting parameter. The application program may evaluate at least the fitting parameter to indicate to a user whether the headphone is properly positioned, and issue a first notification in dependence on the evaluation of the fitting parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor

Abstract

A system includes a sensor configured to sense physiological information from a subject, and a signal processor configured to process signals from the sensor into a serial data stream of physiological information and sensor performance information. An electronic device having a display is configured to receive the serial data stream and display the physiological information simultaneously with the sensor performance information via the display.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for monitoring a subject are described. A monitoring device configured to be attached to a body of a subject includes a sensor that is configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject and a motion sensor configured to detect and/or measure subject motion information. The physiological sensor and motion sensor are in communication with a processor that is configured to receive and analyze signals produced by the physiological sensor and motion sensor. The processor is configured to process motion sensor signals to identify an activity characteristic of the subject. Once an activity characteristic is determined, the processor is configured to select a biometric signal extraction algorithm or circuit in response to the activity characteristic of the subject, and then process physiological sensor signals via the biometric signal extraction algorithm or circuit to produce physiological information about the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described for facilitating the extraction of cleaner biometric signals from biometric monitors. A motion reference signal is generated independently from a biometric signal and then the motion reference signal is used to remove motion artifacts from the biometric signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A method of controlling a biometric parameter, such as heart rate and/or breathing rate, of a subject engaged in an activity includes sensing the biometric parameter via a monitoring device worn by the subject, determining frequency characteristics of the biometric parameter, and presenting to the subject musical audio having a tempo correlated to the frequency characteristics of the biometric parameter. The tempo of the musical audio presented to the subject may be changed in order to cause a change in the biometric parameter. A method of modulating heart rate of a subject engaged in an activity includes sensing a breathing rate of the subject via a monitoring device worn by the subject, and then presenting to the subject musical audio having a tempo selected to change the breathing rate by an amount sufficient to cause a change in the heart rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate

Abstract

A wearable device includes a housing, at least one optical emitter supported by the housing, wherein the at least one optical emitter is configured to generate modulated light, at least one optical detector supported by the housing, and a tip removably secured to the housing. The tip includes first and second portions, wherein the first portion directs light along a first path from the at least one optical emitter to a body of a subject wearing the device, and wherein the second portion directs light from the body of the subject to the optical detector along a second path that is different from the first path. The device may also include an analog-to-digital converter, a motion sensor, and a processor. The processor executes a first filter that attenuates sunlight noise and a second filter that attenuates motion artifacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 8/02 - Measuring pulse or heart rate
• A61B 8/04 - Measuring blood pressure
• A61B 8/06 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value

Abstract

The methods and apparatuses presented herein determine and/or improve the quality of one or more physiological assessment parameters, e.g., response-recovery rate, based on biometric signal(s) and/or motion signal(s) respectively output by one or more biometric and/or motion sensors. The disclosed methods and apparatuses also estimate a user's stride length based on a motion signal and a determined type of user motion, e.g., walking or running. The speed of the user may then be estimated based on the estimated stride length.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/0456 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

An earpiece configured to be positioned within an ear canal of a subject includes a housing, a sensor assembly disposed within the housing, and a cover removably secured to a free end of the housing. The sensor assembly includes at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector. The cover includes at least one light guide configured to guide light from the at least one optical emitter and/or guide light from the ear of the subject to the at least one optical detector. The cover also includes a plurality of stabilizing members extending outwardly from an outer surface of the cover adjacent the at least one light guide. The earpiece may also include at least one ear support fitting associated with the housing that is configured to stabilize the earpiece within the ear canal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

An optical adapter is configured to be removably secured to a wearable monitoring device. The monitoring device includes a housing having a portion with a biometric sensor that is wearably positionable adjacent the skin of a subject. The biometric sensor includes an optical emitter and an optical detector. The optical adapter includes a base that is configured to be removably secured to the housing portion. The optical adapter includes a first light guide extending outwardly from the base that is in optical communication with the optical emitter when the base is secured to the housing portion, and a second light guide extending outwardly from the base that is in optical communication with the optical detector when the base is secured to the housing portion. The optical adapter also includes a plurality of stabilizing members extending outwardly from the base.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

A sensor module includes a housing and a sensor assembly disposed within the housing. The sensor assembly includes a base having at least one energy emitter and at least one energy detector, and a guide layer overlying the base in face-to-face relationship. The guide layer has at least one protrusion extending outwardly to accommodate the at least one energy emitter, and a plurality of outwardly extending stabilizing members. The housing has at least one first opening through which the at least one protrusion extends, and a plurality of second openings through which the stabilizing members extend. Some of the stabilizing members have an outwardly extending length that is greater than an outwardly extending length of the at least one protrusion. Some of the stabilizing members are substantially cylindrical and have a circular cross-sectional profile, and some of the stabilizing members are partially cylindrical and have a partially circular cross-sectional profile.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

A method of generating a data string containing physiological and motion-related information includes sensing physical activity of a subject via at least one motion sensor attached to the subject, sensing physiological information from the subject via at least one photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor attached to the subject, and processing signals from the at least one motion sensor and signals from the at least one PPG sensor into a serial data string of physiological information and motion-related information. A plurality of subject physiological parameters can be extracted from the physiological information, and a plurality of subject physical activity parameters can be extracted from the motion-related information. The serial data string is parsed out such that an application-specific interface can utilize the physiological information and motion-related information for an application that generates statistical relationships between subject physiological parameters and subject physical activity parameters in the physiological information and motion-related information.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Goods & Services

Multi-functional electronic devices, namely, small multi-functional electronic sensor packs configured to be integrated within human wearable items, including optical sensing electronics, inertial sensing electronics, and signal processing hardware, sold as a unit, for sensing physiological, environmental, and/or physical activity information

Abstract

A wearable biometric monitoring device is configured to assess the biometric signal quality of one or more sensors associated with the monitoring device, determine how the user should adjust the device to improve the biometric fit, and instruct the user to wear the biometric monitoring device a certain way. Communicating instructions to a user may include instructing the user to execute a testing regimen while wearing the biometric monitoring device. The testing regimen facilitates an estimation of a signal quality that can be used to provide feedback to the user that he/she needs to adjust the device to improve the biometric fit and the biometric signal quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate

Abstract

An optical sensor module for detecting and/or measuring physiological information that can be integrated into a wearable device, such as a headset, a wristband, a ring, etc., includes a housing supporting an optical source and an optical detector. The housing overlies the optical source and optical detector and includes a first light guide comprising light transmissive material in optical communication with the optical source and a second light guide comprising light transmissive material in optical communication with the optical detector. The first and second light guides define respective first and second axial directions that are outwardly diverging. When the sensor module is in use and placed adjacent the skin of a user, light rays emanating from the optical source and directed into the skin of the user cannot overlap with light rays returning through the skin of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure

Abstract

A monitoring device configured to be attached to a body of a subject includes a sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject, and a processor coupled to the sensor that is configured to receive and analyze signals produced by the sensor. The processor is configured to change signal analysis frequency and/or sensor interrogation power in response to detecting a change in subject activity, a change in subject stress level, a change in environmental conditions, a change in time, and/or a change in location of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes

Abstract

A monitoring device configured to be attached to a subject includes a sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information and a processor coupled to the sensor. The sensor includes at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector. The processor receives and analyzes signals produced by the sensor, and the processor changes wavelength of light emitted by the at least one optical emitter in response to detecting a change in subject activity. For example, the processor instructs the at least one optical emitter to emit shorter wavelength light in response to detecting an increase in subject activity, and the processor instructs the at least one optical emitter to emit longer wavelength light in response to detecting an decrease in subject activity. Detecting a change in subject activity may include detecting a change in at least one subject vital sign and/or subject motion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes

Abstract

A monitoring device configured to be attached to a body of a subject includes a sensor configured to detect and/or measure physiological information from the subject, and at least one actuator that is configured to adjust the stability of the monitoring device relative to the subject body in response to the sensor detecting a change in subject activity, a change in environmental conditions, a change in time, and/or a change in location of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus includes a housing that is configured to be attached to a body of a subject. The housing includes a sensor region that is configured to contact a selected area of the body of the subject when the housing is attached to the body of the subject. The sensor region is contoured to matingly engage the selected body area. The apparatus includes at least one physiological sensor that is associated with the sensor region and that detects and/or measures physiological information from the subject and/or at least one environmental sensor associated with the sensor region that is configured to detect and/or measure environmental information. The sensor region contour stabilizes the physiological and/or environmental sensor(s) relative to the selected body area such that subject motion does not impact detection and/or measurement efforts of the sensor(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• A61B 5/369 - Electroencephalography [EEG]
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are presented for removing motion artifacts from physiological signals produced by a physiological sensor of a wearable device, wherein the physiological sensor includes at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector. Light emitted by the at least one optical emitter that is scattered by a body of a subject wearing the device is detected, and a physiological information signal therefrom is produced via the at least one optical detector. Light emitted by the at least one optical emitter that is scattered by a light regulating region of the wearable device is detected, and a motion noise information signal is produced via the at least one optical detector. The physiological information signal and the motion noise information signal are processed via at least one processor associated with the wearable device to at least partially remove unwanted motion artifacts from the physiological information signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

The methods and apparatuses presented herein determine and/or improve the quality of one or more physiological assessment parameters, e.g., response-recovery rate, based on biometric signal(s) and/or motion signal(s) respectively output by one or more biometric and/or motion sensors. The disclosed methods and apparatuses also estimate a user's stride length based on a motion signal and a determined type of user motion, e.g., walking or running. The speed of the user may then be estimated based on the estimated stride length.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

Abstract

A headphone system comprising a physiological sensor and a method of fitting a headphone system comprising a physiological sensor to a user is provided. The headphone system comprises a headphone having a speaker, a physiological sensor configured to be positioned for measuring physiological data, and a processor connected to the physiological sensor to receive the measured physiological data and process the measured physiological data to output physiological information and a fitting parameter. An application program is associated with the headphone, and is configured to receive the physiological information and the fitting parameter. The application program may evaluate at least the fitting parameter to indicate to a user whether the headphone is properly positioned, and issue a first notification in dependence on the evaluation of the fitting parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements

Abstract

2max, heart rate variability, respiration rate, and blood gas/analyte level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

An earbud cover is configured to be removably attached to, and at least partially cover, an audio earbud. The removable earbud cover includes at least one light guide configured to guide light from at least one optical emitter associated with the audio earbud to a region of a body of a subject wearing the audio earbud and/or guide light from the body of the subject to at least one optical detector associated with the audio earbud. The removable earbud cover may include at least one alignment member that facilitates stability of the audio earbud when inserted within an ear of the subject. The removable earbud cover may include at least one lens region, at least one light diffusion region, and/or at least one luminescence region in optical communication with the at least one light guide.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

Monitoring apparatus and methods are provided for assessing a physiological condition of a subject. At least two types of physiological information are detected from a subject via a portable monitoring device associated with the subject, and an assessment of a physiological condition of the subject is made using the at least two types of physiological information, wherein each type of physiological information is individually insufficient to make the physiological condition assessment. Environmental information from a vicinity of a subject also may be detected, and an assessment of a physiological condition of the subject may be made using the environmental information in combination with the physiological information. Exemplary physiological information may include subject heart rate, subject activity level, subject tympanic membrane temperature, and subject breathing rate. Exemplary environmental information may include humidity level information in the vicinity of the subject. An exemplary physiological condition assessment may be subject hydration level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A monitoring device configured to be attached to the ear of a person includes a base, an earbud housing extending outwardly from the base that is configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, and a cover surrounding the earbud housing. The base includes a speaker, an optical emitter, and an optical detector. The cover includes light transmissive material that is in optical communication with the optical emitter and the optical detector and serves as a light guide to deliver light from the optical emitter into the ear canal of the subject wearing the device at one or more predetermined locations and to collect light external to the earbud housing and deliver the collected light to the optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0215 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by means inserted into the body
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/1459 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A method of generating a data string containing physiological and motion-related information includes sensing physical activity of a subject via at least one motion sensor attached to the subject, sensing physiological information from the subject via at least one photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor attached to the subject, and processing signals from the at least one motion sensor and signals from the at least one PPG sensor into a serial data string of physiological information and motion-related information. A plurality of subject physiological parameters can be extracted from the physiological information, and a plurality of subject physical activity parameters can be extracted from the motion-related information. The serial data string is parsed out such that an application-specific interface can utilize the physiological information and motion-related information for an application that generates statistical relationships between subject physiological parameters and subject physical activity parameters in the physiological information and motion-related information.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A monitoring device configured to be attached to the ear of a person includes a base, an earbud housing extending outwardly from the base that is configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, and a cover surrounding the earbud housing. The base includes a speaker, an optical emitter, and an optical detector. The cover includes light transmissive material that is in optical communication with the optical emitter and the optical detector and serves as a light guide to deliver light from the optical emitter into the ear canal of the subject wearing the device at one or more predetermined locations and to collect light external to the earbud housing and deliver the collected light to the optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/0215 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by means inserted into the body
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/1459 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

2max, heart rate variability, respiration rate, and blood gas/analyte level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus includes a housing that is configured to be attached to a body of a subject. The housing includes a sensor region that is configured to contact a selected area of the body of the subject when the housing is attached to the body of the subject. The sensor region is contoured to matingly engage the selected body area. The apparatus includes at least one physiological sensor that is associated with the sensor region and that detects and/or measures physiological information from the subject and/or at least one environmental sensor associated with the sensor region that is configured to detect and/or measure environmental information. The sensor region contour stabilizes the physiological and/or environmental sensor(s) relative to the selected body area such that subject motion does not impact detection and/or measurement efforts of the sensor(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

Abstract

A method of monitoring a subject includes attaching a sensor module having at least one optical emitter and detector to a body of the subject, delivering light from the at least one optical emitter into the body of the subject via a first light guide that is in optical communication with the at least one optical emitter, and collecting light from the body of the subject via a second light guide that is in optical communication with the at least one optical detector. The first light guide has a proximal end optically coupled to the at least one optical emitter and delivers light from the at least one optical emitter via a distal end thereof. The second light guide has a proximal end optically coupled to the at least one optical detector and collects light from the body of the subject via the distal end thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs

Abstract

A method of monitoring a subject includes positioning an earbud within an ear of the subject, wherein the earbud housing encloses at least one optical emitter and at least one optical detector, and wherein light transmissive material is external to the housing and in optical communication with the at least one optical emitter and detector via at least one window in the housing. Light is delivered from the at least one optical emitter through the at least one window and into an ear region of the subject via the light transmissive material, and light external to the housing is collected and delivered through the at least one window to the at least one optical detector via the light transmissive material. Motion of the subject is measured via a motion sensor, and signals produced by the at least one optical detector are processed to selectively remove effects from subject motion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times

Abstract

A method of monitoring a subject via an earbud module includes positioning the earbud module within an ear of the subject such that a sensor region thereof matingly engages a region of the ear at the intersection of the anti tragus and acoustic meatus and is oriented in a direction away from the ear canal. Physiological information is then detected and/or measured via the optical sensor. The optical sensor includes an optical emitter and an optical detector, and detecting and/or measuring physiological information about the subject includes directing optical energy at the ear region via the optical emitter and detecting optical energy absorbed, scattered, and/or reflected by the ear region via the optical detector. Environmental information in a vicinity of the subject may be monitored via an environmental sensor associated with the earbud module and subject motion may be monitored via a motion sensor associated with the earbud module.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts

Abstract

A monitoring device includes a biasing element having opposite first and second end portions, an earbud attached to the biasing element first end portion, and a sensing element attached to the biasing element second end portion. The earbud has a first mass, and the sensing element has a second mass that is less than the first mass. The biasing element is configured to urge the sensing element into contact with a portion of the ear when the earbud is inserted into the ear. The biasing element decouples motion of the earbud from the sensing element. The sensing element includes at least one energy emitter configured to direct energy at a target region of the ear and at least one detector configured to detect an energy response signal from the target region or a region adjacent the target region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0285 - Measuring phase velocity of blood waves
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters

Abstract

A monitoring device includes a sensor band configured to be secured around an appendage of a subject, and a sensing element movably secured to the sensor band via a biasing element. The sensor band has a first mass, and the sensing element has a second mass that is less than the first mass. The biasing element is configured to urge the sensing element into contact with a portion of the appendage, and the biasing element decouples motion of the band from the sensing element. A monitoring device includes a band that is configured to be secured around an appendage of a subject. One or more biasing elements extend outwardly from the band inner surface and are configured to contact the appendage. A sensing element is secured to the band inner surface. The one or more biasing elements decouples motion of the band from the sensing element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof

Abstract

The method and apparatus disclosed herein determine a user cadence from the output of an inertial sensor mounted to or proximate the user's body. In general, the disclosed cadence measurement system determines the user cadence based on frequency measurements acquired from an inertial signal output by the inertial sensor. More particularly, a cadence measurement system determines a user cadence from an inertial signal generated by an inertial sensor, where the inertial signal comprises one or more frequency components. The cadence measurement system determines a peak frequency of the inertial signal, where the peak frequency corresponds to the frequency component of the inertial signal having the largest amplitude. After applying the peak frequency to one or more frequency threshold comparisons, the cadence measurement system determines the user cadence based on the peak frequency and the frequency threshold comparison(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 22/00 - Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers

Abstract

2max, heart rate variability, respiration rate, and blood gas/analyte level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times

Abstract

A monitoring device configured to be attached to the ear of a person includes a base, an earbud housing extending outwardly from the base that is configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, and a cover surrounding the earbud housing. The base includes a speaker, an optical emitter, and an optical detector. The cover includes light transmissive material that is in optical communication with the optical emitter and the optical detector and serves as a light guide to deliver light from the optical emitter into the ear canal of the subject wearing the device at one or more predetermined locations and to collect light external to the earbud housing and deliver the collected light to the optical detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor

Abstract

A method of generating a data string containing physiological and motion-related information includes sensing physical activity of a subject via at least one motion sensor attached to the subject, sensing physiological information from the subject via at least one photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor attached to the subject, and processing signals from the at least one motion sensor and signals from the at least one PPG sensor into a serial data string of physiological information and motion-related information. A plurality of subject physiological parameters can be extracted from the physiological information, and a plurality of subject physical activity parameters can be extracted from the motion-related information. The serial data string is parsed out such that an application-specific interface can utilize the physiological information and motion-related information for an application that generates statistical relationships between subject physiological parameters and subject physical activity parameters in the physiological information and motion-related information.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/0476 - Electroencephalography
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times

Abstract

A monitoring apparatus includes a housing that is configured to be attached to a body of a subject. The housing includes a sensor region that is configured to contact a selected area of the body of the subject when the housing is attached to the body of the subject. The sensor region is contoured to matingly engage the selected body area. The apparatus includes at least one physiological sensor that is associated with the sensor region and that detects and/or measures physiological information from the subject and/or at least one environmental sensor associated with the sensor region that is configured to detect and/or measure environmental information. The sensor region contour stabilizes the physiological and/or environmental sensor(s) relative to the selected body area such that subject motion does not impact detection and/or measurement efforts of the sensor(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
• G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• A61B 5/369 - Electroencephalography [EEG]
• H04R 1/10 - Earpieces; Attachments therefor
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• A61B 5/021 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
• A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
• A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
• A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
• H04R 1/02 - Casings; Cabinets; Mountings therein
• G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
• G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
• G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
• G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
• A61B 5/0295 - Measuring blood flow using plethysmography, i.e. measuring the variations in the volume of a body part as modified by the circulation of blood therethrough, e.g. impedance plethysmography
• A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity