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Methods of making garments having stretchable and conductive ink

InactiveUS20140318699A1Stable and continuous positioningRobust detectionPrinted circuit manufactureResistor manufactureAdhesiveSolvent
Methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns. Described herein are method of making garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing.
Owner:L I F E

Systems, devices and methods for preventing, detecting and treating pressure-induced ischemia, pressure ulcers, and other conditions

A system for monitoring medical conditions including pressure ulcers, pressure-induced ischemia and related medical conditions comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect one or more patient characteristic including at least position, orientation, temperature, acceleration, moisture, resistance, stress, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygenation, a host for processing the data received from the sensors together with historical patient data to develop an assessment of patient condition and suggested course of treatment. In some embodiments, the system can further include a support surface having one or more sensors incorporated therein either in addition to sensors affixed to the patient or as an alternative thereof. The support surface is, in some embodiments, capable of responding to commands from the host for assisting in implementing a course of action for patient treatment. The sensor can include bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers, as well as resistive, inductive, capactive, magnetic and other sensing devices, depending on whether the sensor is located on the patient or the support surface, and for what purpose.
Owner:LEAF HEALTHCARE

Action Detection and Activity Classification

Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like.
Owner:NIKE INC

Wireless patient monitoring systems and methods

A patient monitoring system to help manage a patient that is at risk of forming one or more pressure ulcers is disclosed. The system includes a patient-worn wireless sensor that senses the patient's orientation and wirelessly transmits information indicative of the sensed orientation to a patient monitor. The patient monitor receives, stores, and processes the transmitted information. It also displays and transmits information indicative of the patient's orientation to help caregivers manage the patient's risk of formation of one or more pressure ulcers. The system can identify the present orientation of the patient and determine how long the patient has been in the present orientation. If the patient remains in an orientation beyond a predefined duration, the system can notify the patient and / or caretakers that the patient is due to be repositioned.
Owner:MASIMO CORP

Appendage Mountable Electronic Devices COnformable to Surfaces

Disclosed are appendage mountable electronic systems and related methods for covering and conforming to an appendage surface. A flexible or stretchable substrate has an inner surface for receiving an appendage, including an appendage having a curved surface, and an opposed outer surface that is accessible to external surfaces. A stretchable or flexible electronic device is supported by the substrate inner and / or outer surface, depending on the application of interest. The electronic device in combination with the substrate provides a net bending stiffness to facilitate conformal contact between the inner surface and a surface of the appendage provided within the enclosure. In an aspect, the system is capable of surface flipping without adversely impacting electronic device functionality, such as electronic devices comprising arrays of sensors, actuators, or both sensors and actuators.
Owner:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF ILLINOIS

Garments having stretchable and conductive ink

Methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns. Described herein are method of making garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing.
Owner:L I F E

Product, method and system for monitoring physiological function and posture

An article for detecting physiological function and posture status is disclosed. The article touches body directly or indirectly; wherein at least a group of non-posture physiological sensors are configured on this object and at least a switch, tension sensor, pressure sensor or pressure applicator are coupled with or touch this object; the switch, tension sensor, pressure sensor or pressure applicator are configured on a different or the same object with the physiological sensors, or divided into two parts that contact each other while external force applied; the non-posture physiological sensors sense the physiological function and posture status of the user.
Owner:MING YOUNG BIOMEDICAL CORP

Wireless monitoring system of diaper wetness, motion, temperature and sound

A self-contained, reusable sensing device attached to a diaper, comprising conductivity sensors (S1, S2, S3 and S4), a capacitive sensor (CS), a motion sensor (MS), a microphone (MIC) and a temperature sensor (TS). The output of each said sensors is analyzed by a microcontroller(MC1). Said microcontroller output enters a wireless transmitter, which relays to a remotely monitored pager. Pager display shows visually and by sound the stream of data coming from said pager wireless receiver.
Owner:CRETU PETRA EUGEN

Wearable device assembly having solder mask

A wrist-worn device monitors movements of a user. A curvilinear body of the wrist-worn device includes a plurality of flex areas, and an internal spine member of the wrist-worn device extends through the curvilinear body. A flexible circuit member is wrapped around and connected to the spine member. The flexible circuit member interconnects a controller and one or more sensors of a sensor assembly within the body. A solder mask applied to the flexible circuit member includes a curvilinear edge that distributes stress caused by flexing of the flexible circuit member.
Owner:NIKE INC

Wearable device assembly having antenna

A wrist-worn device monitors movements of a user. A sensor assembly of the wrist-worn device is configured to detect movement of the user and generate sensor data based on the movement detected. A controller connected to the sensor assembly obtains movement data based on the sensor data. An antenna connected to the controller is configured to operate at a desired frequency when a wrist of the user is received by the device such that the movement data is wirelessly transmittable from the wrist-worn device to an electronic device. The antenna may exhibit a different design and configuration depending on the size of the wrist-worn device.
Owner:NIKE INC

Patient data management systems and conversational interaction methods

Infusion devices and related medical devices, patient data management systems, and methods are provided for monitoring a physiological condition of a patient. An exemplary method of querying a database involves receiving an input query from a client device, identifying a logical layer of a plurality of different logical layers of the database for searching based at least in part on the input query, generating a query statement for searching the identified logical layer of the plurality of different logical layers of the database based at least in part on the input query, querying the identified logical layer of the database using the query statement to obtain result data, and providing a search result influenced by the result data.
Owner:MEDTRONIC MIMIMED INC

Devices, Systems, and Methods for Preventing, Detecting, and Treating Pressure-Induced Ischemia, Pressure Ulcers, and Other Conditions

ActiveUS20170027498A1Improved and reliable methodOptimize surface pressurePhysical therapies and activitiesMechanical/radiation/invasive therapiesAccelerometerPatient characteristics
A system for monitoring medical conditions including pressure ulcers, pressure-induced ischemia and related medical conditions comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect one or more patient characteristic including at least position, orientation, temperature, acceleration, moisture, resistance, stress, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygenation, a host for processing the data received from the sensors together with historical patient data to develop an assessment of patient condition and suggested course of treatment, including either suspending or adjusting turn schedule based on various types of patient movement. The sensor can include one or more of bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers, magnetometers and altimeters as well as resistive, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and other sensing devices, depending on whether the sensor is located on the patient or the support surface, and for what purpose. In some embodiments, the sensor can be self-contained in that it can detect orientation and suggest repositioning independent of a host.
Owner:LEAF HEALTHCARE

Flexible Electrode for Detecting Changes in Temperature, Humidity, and Sodium Ion Concentration in Sweat

The present invention includes a flexible sensor suitable for contact with skin comprising: a nanocomposite; and a top layer; where the sensor provides in-situ detection in sweat or other aqueous body fluids at the skin surface of at least one physiological parameter selected from the group consisting of a physiological salt component, temperature, moisture, humidity, or combinations thereof. The present invention further includes a method of fabricating a flexible sensor suitable for contact with skin comprising: electrospinning at least one polyamide-producing monomer to form a non-conductive polyamide substrate; attaching at least one plurality of conductive nanoscale attachments, wherein the nanoscale attachments are selected from nanotubes, nanoparticles, or combinations thereof, to form an intermediate layer; and functionalizing the intermediate layer to form a top layer.
Owner:THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Portable device for personal breath quality and dehydration monitoring

InactiveUS20160150995A1Humidity sensorsVaccination/ovulation diagnosticsEngineeringDehydration monitoring
Disclosed is a breath quality analysis device having a housing, a sensor, and a mouthpiece. The housing includes an inlet opening, one or more outlet openings, and an inner cavity. The inner cavity defines a path between the inlet opening and the one or more outlet openings. The sensor is disposed inside the inner cavity of the housing. The mouthpiece is coupled to the inlet opening of the housing and includes a blower configured to draw air into the inner cavity of the housing.
Owner:BREATHOMETER

Calibrated Systems, Devices and Methods for Preventing, Detecting, and Treating Pressure-Induced Ischemia, Pressure Ulcers, and Other Conditions

A system for monitoring medical conditions including pressure ulcers, pressure-induced ischemia and related medical conditions comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect one or more patient characteristic including at least position, orientation, temperature, acceleration, moisture, resistance, stress, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygenation, a host for processing the data received from the sensors together with historical patient data to develop an assessment of patient condition and suggested course of treatment. In some embodiments, the system can further include a support surface having one or more sensors incorporated therein either in addition to sensors affixed to the patient or as an alternative thereof. The sensor can include bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers, as well as resistive, inductive, capactive, magnetic and other sensing devices, depending on whether the sensor is located on the patient or the support surface, and for what purpose. Compensation for errors introduced because of chest angle or slope can be automatically performed.
Owner:LEAF HEALTHCARE

System and method for monitoring human water loss through expiration and perspiration

A method and apparatus for determining and reporting water loss by a subject through expiration and perspiration. The reported water loss can be for a particular period of exercise or activity performance. The temperature and humidity of ambient air, e.g., as inhaled into the subject's lungs, and other factors including the temperature and humidity of the air exhaled, breath volume, and respiration rate, each of which may be measured, though some can be estimated on the basis of heart rate, exertion level, or recognized activities. Perspiration rate can also be measured and included. Monitoring for pulmonary hemorrhage or hemoptysis can also be incorporated.
Owner:OUTWATER CHRISTOPHER SCOTT +1

In-Ear Utility Device Having Sensors

An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
Owner:SMARTEAR INC

Methods, Devices, and Systems Which Determine a Parameter Value of an Object or an Environment From a Voltage Reading Associated With a Common Mode Signal of a Balanced Circuit

A method for determining a value of a parameter of an object or an environment includes positioning a device having a balanced circuit in or on an object or within a particular environment, wherein the balanced circuit comprises elements which are operationally sensitive to changes in a parameter of the object or the environment. The method further includes measuring a common mode signal of the balanced circuit and determining, from the common mode signal, a value of the parameter. An exemplary implementation of the method includes determining temperature using a resistive sensor having a Wheatstone bridge circuit with two variable resistors and two fixed resistors. Embodiments of systems and devices configured to employ such methods are provided, particularly medical probes, electronic signal monitoring devices, and systems employing such devices.
Owner:MILLAR INSTR

Flexible electrode for detecting changes in temperature, humidity, and sodium ion concentration in sweat

The present invention includes a flexible sensor suitable for contact with skin comprising: a nanocomposite; and a top layer; where the sensor provides in-situ detection in sweat or other aqueous body fluids at the skin surface of at least one physiological parameter selected from the group consisting of a physiological salt component, temperature, moisture, humidity, or combinations thereof. The present invention further includes a method of fabricating a flexible sensor suitable for contact with skin comprising: electrospinning at least one polyamide-producing monomer to form a non-conductive polyamide substrate; attaching at least one plurality of conductive nanoscale attachments, wherein the nanoscale attachments are selected from nanotubes, nanoparticles, or combinations thereof, to form an intermediate layer; and functionalizing the intermediate layer to form a top layer.
Owner:THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Dual-Function Active Matrix Sensor Array

A method is provided for making multiple environmental measurements using a single sensing element. Each sensing element (sensel) includes a thin-film transistor (TFT) and a passive element. Typically, a plurality of sensels is provided arranged into an array. In response to an electrical stimulus, an electrical measurement is supplied that is responsive to a change in TFT electrical characteristic correlated to a first environmental condition, as well as a change in a characteristic of the passive element correlated to a second environmental condition. When the sensels are formed in an array, a plurality of electrical measurements is supplied corresponding plurality of locations on a monitored surface. Some exemplary environmental conditions include temperature, pressure, moisture, chemicals, oxygen, solution pH, salinity, and shear. The method determines the first environmental condition independent of the second environmental condition, while determining the second environmental condition independent of the first environmental condition.
Owner:SHARP KK

Electronic apparatus control using a breathing assistance apparatus

A breathing gases supply apparatus 1 can comprise a blower 103 / 105 and breathing circuit for delivering breathing gases to a patient. The apparatus also can comprise a first controller 109, the controller 109 configured to receive input from at least one sensor 110-112 indicative of patient breathing, and a transmitter 201 configured to communicate with the controller 109 and transmit control signals to an electronic apparatus 203. The controller 109 can be configured to determine sleep in a patient based on the occurrence of a breathing pattern indicative of sleep, detected from the input received from the sensor 110-112 and upon determining sleep, operate the transmitter 201 to send a control signal to control an electronic apparatus 203.
Owner:FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD

Device for evaluating condition of skin or hair

A hand-held device for evaluating skin or hair condition which includes a housing, a hydration meter, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The hydration meter is supported within the housing and has an external surface portion contactable against skin or hair to measure moisture content. At least one of the LEDs both emits and absorbs light. Advantageously the LEDs include a red, a blue, a green and two infrared wavelength light emitters.
Owner:CONOPCO INC D B A UNILEVER

Wearable biometric device and method of performing biometric measurements

A wearable biometric device includes a biometric sensor system adapted to measure a predetermined physiological property of a user's body at two or more different locations at the body surface and to provide for each such location an associated primary signal indicative of said measured physiological property. The device also includes a detector system adapted to detect a level of coupling of the biometric sensor system with the body at each of the locations and to provide for each of the locations an associated secondary signal indicative of said detected level of coupling and also includes a signal processing unit adapted to generate an output signal indicative of said physiological property as a function of the primary and secondary signals.
Owner:DIALOG SEMICON UK

Child paper diaper with urine detection function and trace element detection method

The invention discloses a child paper diaper with a urine detection function. The child paper diaper comprises a urine isolating layer, an absorption core layer and an outer-layer paper diaper body from inside to outside; a urine detection device is arranged between the urine isolating layer and the absorption core layer; the urine isolating layer is provided with an uncovering end embedded into a clamping sleeve arranged in the absorption core layer; the urine detection device comprises a detection circuit and detection test paper; the detection test paper comprises the trace element detection test paper, the antibiotic detection test paper and the urine routine detection test paper and is formed by splicing a plurality of test paper with different detection items, and each color recognition block corresponds to a detection result of each test paper. The invention further discloses a trace element detection method. The child paper diaper is simple in structure and low in cost and can achieve the urine detection function to obtain child health information and conduct long-term healthy state monitoring on a child by being combined with a mobile terminal to be used.
Owner:BABY CARE DEV TECH CORP
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