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The invention provides a system for measuring vital signs from a patient that includes: 1) a first adhesive patch featuring a first electrode that measures a first electrical signal from the patient; 2) a second adhesive patch featuring a second electrode that measures a second electrical signal from the patient; 3) a third adhesive patch, in electrical communication with the first and second adhesive patches, featuring an optical system that measures an optical waveform from the patient; and 4) a controller that receives and processes the first and second electrical signals and the optical waveform to determine the patient's vital signs.

A negative pressure (i.e., vacuum or suction) wound healing device and system incorporating the device. The device of the present disclosure is smaller, lighter, portable, and overall more manageable by both the user and the medical personnel than the conventional systems. The device could be readily worn by the user.

A system for interacting with a physical entity includes a user-wearable terminal and a mobile station. The user-wearable terminal is capable of automatically receiving a selection of a physical entity as at least a portion of a user wearing the terminal moves into proximity with the entity thereby moving the terminal into proximity with the entity. The terminal includes a first short-range communication element for receiving information from the entity at least partially over an air interface. In addition, the terminal includes a second short-range communication element for transferring input data to the mobile station at least partially over an air interface, where the input data is based upon the information related to the entity. The mobile station, upon receiving the input data, is capable of performing at least one action based upon the input data.

The invention provides a method for monitoring a patient, comprising the following steps: 1) outfitting the patient with a ambulatory blood pressure monitor that features an optical system for measuring blood pressure without using a cuff, and a wireless system configured to send and receive information sent from an Internet-based system through a wireless network; 2) sending from the Internet-based system to the ambulatory blood pressure monitor a signal that indicates a blood pressure level; 3) comparing a blood pressure value measured with the ambulatory blood pressure monitor to the blood pressure level; and 4) generating a signal in response to the comparing step.

A brain wave detecting apparatus includes a plurality of brain wave detecting portions that are arranged on a side surface of a head and detect brain waves of the head, a selecting portion selecting one of the plurality of brain wave detecting portions on the basis of brain wave signals transmitted from the plurality of brain wave detecting portions, and a transmitting portion transmitting information about the brain wave signal transmitted from said one of the plurality of brain wave detecting portions.

The present invention relates to systems, devices and methods for acquiring, measuring, monitoring, processing and analyzing physiological signals. More particularly, the present invention relates to using physiological signals to determine a subject's response to various conditions, variables or constraints. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to monitoring the subject's external body motion and / or environmental factors and determining the amount of pain a subject is suffering as a result of the motion and factors. Still more particularly, the present invention relates to a system, device and methods of quantifying a subject's pain to provide an objective measurement of the subject's pain. The present invention further relates to establishing and improving pain management protocols and therapy or treatment for the subject's pain based on the quantified pain measurement.

A hairpiece having a barrette having a plurality of elongated hair strands extending therefrom, for enhancing and augmenting the appearance of the existing hair of a wearer. The plurality of hairs which comprise the hairpiece extend from both the horizontal portions and a diagonal portion of a z-shaped track, thereby providing a hairpiece having a more realistic, contoured look. The hairpiece is particularly well suited for use by individuals who have experienced extreme hair loss from chemotherapy. The plurality of hairs of the hairpiece may be flat ironed, crimped, braided, or worn in a ponytail or other styles according to the aesthetic preferences of the wearer. The hairs of the hairpiece are human hairs, and may be shampooed, styled, and conditioned in the same manner as the wearer's own hair.

The present invention relates to a system (1) for estimating cardiovascular fitness of a person, comprising a heart rate monitor (10) for acquiring a heart rate signal including information about the heart rate of the person, an activity monitor (20) for acquiring an activity signal indicative of physical activity of the person, a classifier (30) for classifying the activity of the person based on the acquired activity signal, a selector (40) for selecting one or more heart rate features obtained from the acquired heart rate signal based on the acquired heart rate signal and the classification of the activity for use in an estimation of the cardiovascular fitness of the person, and an estimator (50) for estimating the cardiovascular fitness of the person based on the one or more selected heart rate features.

A wearable battery set is provided. The wearable battery set comprises a buckle and a flexible battery unit. The buckle has a control circuit. The flexible battery is disposed on the side of the buckle and connects to the control circuit electrically. The flexible battery unit is adapted to be bent into a ring, and the buckle is configured to keep the flexible battery unit in the ring form so that the wearable battery set can be worn by a user. The control circuit of the buckle is configured to control the output power of the flexible battery unit so that the wearable battery set is able to provide the output power to an electronic device via the control circuit of the buckle.

The present invention is directed to an exercise and training device for runners and provides a means to train them to stay in the most efficient position for optimum muscle use and to improve speed and lateral quickness. The device comprises an upper thigh strap, a foot stirrup and a length of resilient elastic material adjustably secured therebetween and adjusted to maintain the user's knee at a 90° angle during running.

A device for holding a badge and an identification card includes a first strip of material constructed of leather. The first strip of material is shaped to include first and second generally oval-shaped portions which are connected through a neck. The first portion is shaped to include a pair of openings through which the badge can be pinned. A second strip of material constructed of leather is sewn onto the first strip of material along three sides so as to define a generally rectangular-shaped pocket for receiving the identification card, the first strip of material being shaped to include a centered window to display the identification card when disposed within the pocket. The first strip of material can be folded about the neck to form a closed loop. A pair of complementary fasteners are mounted onto the first strip of material to retain the device in its closed loop configuration.

There is provided a walking assistance device equipped with an assisting force generator disposed on a side of each of a hip joint and a knee joint, comprising: a hip support member (1) having an attachment means (hip drive source mount 9) capable of repeatedly attaching and detaching a hip joint assisting force generator (hip joint actuator 10); a lower leg support member (2) having an attachment means (knee drive source mount 27) capable of repeatedly attaching and detaching a knee joint assisting force generator (knee joint actuator 26); and a drive unit (3) formed by integrally joining the hip joint assisting force generator and the knee joint assisting force generator via a link bar (25), wherein after the hip support member and the lower leg support member are fitted on a user's body, the assisting force generators of the drive unit are connected to the corresponding attachment means.

A breast cup is described herein which is made from a stretchable material for compressing the breast during x-ray imaging. The breast cup is constructed preferably of a fabric having elastomeric yarns to allow it to be easily worn during radiation and afterwards removed with minimal effort. The stretchable qualities provide the needed compression throughout the cup, yet is not unduly uncomfortable while worn.

An assist device includes a body wearing unit and an actuator unit. The actuator unit includes an output link configured to pivot about a joint of an assist target body part and to be attached to the assist target body part; an actuator including an output shaft configured to generate an assist torque via the output link; a torque determination unit configured to determine a combined torque obtained by combining a user torque and the assist torque from the output shaft, the user torque being input from the output link when the user causes the assist target body part to pivot; a correction unit configured to calculate a correction amount for the determined combined torque; and a pivot angle control unit configured to control a pivot angle of the output shaft based on the determined combined torque and the calculated correction amount.

The present invention is directed to an exercise and training device for runners and provides a means to train them to stay in the most efficient position for optimum muscle use and to improve speed and lateral quickness. The device comprises an upper thigh strap, a foot stirrup and a length of resilient elastic material adjustably secured therebetween and adjusted to maintain the user's knee at a 90° angle during running.

A support device for a vehicle child seat belt tightens the shoulders and the abdominal area of a child using the existing vehicle seat belt as it is in a state where the vest type support device is easily worn on the body of the child, and which includes a cushion body for fastening the entire front face of the body of the child and an auxiliary belt for preventing the child from upwardly or downwardly escaping from the seat belt. The vehicle child seat belt support device includes: a shock-preventing cushion body formed to surround a child's body and having a seat belt receiving part formed on a front face thereof in such a fashion that the seat belt is detachably accommodated in the seat belt receiving part; and a separation-preventing auxiliary belt for supporting the back of the child so as to prevent the shock-preventing cushion body from being separated from the child's body, the separation-preventing auxiliary belt having an end joined to one side of an upper portion of the cushion body and the other end joined to one side of a lower portion of the cushion body.

In a virtual image display device, since the frame section has the support section for detachably fixing the auxiliary mounting member, which is disposed adjacent to the optical members, on the observer side of the optical members, by providing a variety of functions such as an optical function to the auxiliary mounting member, the usefulness of the virtual image display device can be enhanced. Specifically, in the case of, for example, providing the auxiliary mounting member with a diopter correction function, it is possible for any observers with a variety of levels of vision to observe the image obtained by the video display element in a good condition without blur without using eyeglasses.

A disposable diaper comprising a fluid-permeable topsheet, a fluid-impermeable backsheet and a fluid-retentive absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, the disposable diaper being formed in a substantially vertically elongated configuration and having a stomach side, a back side and a crotch region positioned between the stomach side and the back side, wherein a second absorbent core is disposed at an outside region of each opposite side edge of the absorbent core at the crotch region along a longitudinal direction of the diaper, and an elastic member is disposed at the region where the second absorbent core is disposed along a longitudinal direction of the diaper.

The present invention is helpful in improving stability of repeated measurement and can be applied with high reliability for operations of devices for measurement based on brain functions. A module 801 (a sampler) receives measurement data at each of the measuring points based on information of cerebral blood amount sent from an input unit. The information data accumulated in this sampler are processed by filtering at a secondary agent 803 and a tertiary agent 804 and are analyzed. The synthesizer 802 integrates output information of each agent by weighted linear sum and transmits the data as an output data 602 to the device and operates the device.

The present invention is helpful in improving stability of repeated measurement and can be applied with high reliability for operations of devices for measurement based on brain functions. A module 801 (a sampler) receives measurement data at each of the measuring points based on information of cerebral blood amount sent from an input unit. The information data accumulated in this sampler are processed by filtering at a secondary agent 803 and a tertiary agent 804 and are analyzed. The synthesizer 802 integrates output information of each agent by weighted linear sum and transmits the data as an output data 602 to the device and operates the device.

A pacifier securing device for securing a pacifier in an infant's mouth is provided. The pacifier securing device includes first and second supports that are attached on one end to a pacifier and on another end to a hat. The size, color and decorative accents on the hat are customizable based on age, size and preference of the wearer. The hat is constructed of any material approved for use in manufacturing apparel for infants. The first and second supports are constructed of any stretchy material that is approved for use in manufacturing apparel for infants. The length and width of the first and second supports varies depending on the age and size wearer as well the desired tautness of the supports. The first and second supports may be configured as one continuous elongate piece or one substantially v-shaped piece.

A reinforcing bar binding machine is provided with: a guide tube for guiding a wire from a wire reel mounted on a binding machine body; a curl guide; a wire cutting mechanism disposed between the guide tube and the curl guide; a first guide pin that is disposed at an end portion of the guide tube or in a vicinity of the end portion of the guide tube, and guides an outer side surface which is an outer side of a wire curve; a second guide pin that is disposed at the end portion of the guide tube or in a vicinity of the end portion of the guide tube, and guides an inner side surface which is an inner side of the wire curve; and a third guide pin that is disposed inside of the curl guide and guides the outer side surface. The wire is brought into contact with the first guide pin, the second guide pin, and the third guide pin, when the wire is fed around a reinforcing bar.