Abstract:
A modular stethoscope includes a first module including a chestpiece and a first tubing disposed in fluid communication with and connected to the chestpiece. The chestpiece is configured to transmit acoustic waves through the first tubing. The modular stethoscope further includes a second module detachably connected to the first module. The second module includes a second tubing and a headset disposed in fluid communication with the second tubing. The modular stethoscope further includes a tube connector fluidly disposed between the first tubing of the first module and the second tubing of the second module. The tube connector is detachably connected to the first tubing of the first module. The tube connector includes a first part, a second part, and a quick coupling member configured to detachably and scalably connect the first part to the second part to acoustically couple the first tubing to the second tubing.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a stethoscope that includes a chestpiece having an inside surface and an outside surface. A portion of the inside surface forms a bell and a portion of the outside surface is electrically conductive. The stethoscope includes a plurality of sensors and a speaker that communicatively coupled to a first sensor. The stethoscope also includes a controller circuit that is configured to receive a plurality of sensor readings from the plurality of sensors. The controller circuit can determine a noise profile based on the plurality of sensor readings and a first volume output through the speaker, determine whether a noise profile threshold is met by the noise profile; and reduce volume output through the speaker from the first volume to a second volume based on the noise profile threshold being met.
Abstract:
In general, techniques and systems for detecting acoustic signals and generating phonocardiograms are described. In one example, a system may include an acoustic sensor configured to detect an acoustic signal from a heart of a patient. The system may also include a sensing module configured to detect an electrical signal from the heart of the patient via two or more electrodes and at least one processor configured to generate a composite phonocardiogram based the acoustic signal and the electrical signal detected over a plurality of cardiac cycles of the heart, wherein the composite phonocardiogram is generated for a representative cardiac cycle. The system may be provided in a single device or multiple devices configured to transmit information between the devices.
Abstract:
An auscultation device having a headset, a chest piece, and tubing connecting the chest piece to the headset. At least one connector disposed in the tubing between the headset and the chest piece and the at least one connector comprising a first female connector portion and a second male connector portion. The first female connector portion having a receiving cavity and a collar which is slidable and used to lock the first and second portions together, and the second male connector portion having a through hole, a compressible O-ring, and a latching ring collar.
Abstract:
A ring-shaped cushion for a hearing protector or audio headset. The cushion has a circumferential contact pad for sealing on a wearer's head and an attachment for sealing with an earmuff. The cushion further has a sound insulation tube that inwardly defines an inner space. The sound insulation tube extends between the contact pad and the attachment. The cushion has a ventilation passage that extends entirely through the cushion between an inlet opening in the contact pad and an area outside of the inner space. The cushion may further include one or more physiological sensors to monitor the health of a wearer.
Abstract:
In general, techniques and systems for detecting acoustic signals and generating phonocardiograms are described. In one example, a system may include an acoustic sensor configured to detect an acoustic signal from a heart of a patient. The system may also include a sensing module configured to detect an electrical signal from the heart of the patient via two or more electrodes and at least one processor configured to generate a composite phonocardiogram based the acoustic signal and the electrical signal detected over a plurality of cardiac cycles of the heart, wherein the composite phonocardiogram is generated for a representative cardiac cycle. The system may be provided in a single device or multiple devices configured to transmit information between the devices.
Abstract:
An auscultation device having a chest piece with a sound output aperture in fluid communication with a diaphragm on a bottom surface of the chest piece. A digital stethoscope component with a sound input aperture and a connector fluidly connecting the sound output aperture to the sound input aperture. The connector is designed such that the auscultation device is free standing on a horizontal surface.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an ergonomic chestpiece for a stethoscope. The chestpiece includes a bottom surface which is generally planar and adapted to be placed near the patient for receiving auscultatory sounds. The chestpiece includes a raised center portion defining first and second lateral indented gripping surfaces, the raised center portion having a top surface opposite the bottom surface. The chestpiece includes a stem portion extending distally from the raised center portion. The first lateral indented gripping surface is defined by a first wall comprising a first concave surface arcuate about a first axis and the second lateral indented gripping surface is defined by a second wall comprising a second concave surface arcuate about a second axis. The first axis and the second axis form a V-shape comprising an apex oriented in a direction of the stem portion.
Abstract:
At least some aspects of the present disclosure direct to systems and methods for monitoring a physiological condition with a plurality of sensors. The system includes a wireless adaptor device and a wireless sensor device. The wireless adaptor device is configured to transmit wireless identification of the wireless adaptor device to the wireless sensor device via a NFC communication. The wireless sensor device is configured establish a wireless communication with the wireless adaptor device using the wireless identification of the wireless adaptor device. The wireless sensor device is further configured to transmit sensor signals to the wireless adaptor device via the established wireless communication.