Abstract:
A biofeedback system capable of obtaining a real-time EEG response "in the field", i.e. while a user is performing an activity in a real-world (non-clinical) setting, and capable of transforming the EEG response into a meaningful indicator of current mental state, and presenting that indicator to the user, e.g. in a form able to improve their performance of the activity. The system comprises a wearable sensor incorporated into headgear worn by the user during participation in an activity. A central processing unit is arranged to receive an EEG signal transmitted from the wearable sensor, and filter and analyse the EEG signal to generate output data that is indicative of mental state information for the user.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device to evaluate the activity and to assess the occupational exposure of the office worker. The device monitors the physical movement and activity of the carrier and evaluates the risk factors of the physical work environment. Occupational parameters are monitored by air temperature sensor, humidity sensor, light intensity sensor, air quality sensor and human activity is monitored by heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerator, skin surface temperature sensor and skin conductivity sensor. The parameters measured by the sensors are compared with the normative parameters and the carrier will be alerted if the normative parameters have been exceeded.
Abstract:
A smart animal garment (1), such as a horse blanket (1), for an animal (5) in which the garment (1) can extend around the chest area (8a), shoulders (27) and towards the hindquarters of the animal (5) and is fitted with sensors (3) for monitoring the health and wellbeing of the animal (5) and the data parameters detected by the sensors (3) are communicable to a stable mounted communications hub (6) via a monitor (4) located for example at the chest portion (8a) of the garment (1).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kleidungsstück (13) zum Bekleiden eines Oberkörpers einer Person, aufweisend eine in das Kleidungsstück (13) integrierte Sensoreinrichtung (20, 27), die dazu eingerichtet ist, zumindest ein Körpersignal (23) in zumindest einem Erfassungsbereich der Sensoreinrichtung (20, 27) zu erfassen. Die Erfindung sieht vor, dass das Kleidungsstück (13) ein elastisches Band (19) aufweist, das dazu eingerichtet ist, in einer vorbestimmten Trageposition des Kleidungsstücks (13) den Oberkörper zu umspannen, wobei der jeweilige Erfassungsbereich jeweils an einer Bandinnenseite (22) des Bands (19) angeordnet ist. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein System (S) umfassend ein Kraftfahrzeug (10) und das Kleidungsstück (13). Schließlich betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Bewerten mehrerer Kraftfahrzeuge (10) mittels zumindest eines Kleidungsstücks (13) der genannten Art.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of polymer gel products are described herein. A support pad comprising a viscoelastic polymer based gel substrate having a selected thickness and flexibility, and at least one sensor embedded within the gel substrate proximal to the surface of the support pad that is adjacent to the portion of the user's body. A method of embedding at least one sensor into a viscoelastic polymer gel substrate. An impact dissipating pad insertable into a body protection apparatus and comprising a viscoelastic polymer based gel substrate having a selected thickness and first and second surfaces. A compression wrap comprising a gel band that is stretchable and a backing member adjacent to the gel band, wherein the backing member is stretchable in a similar manner as the gel band. An anti-vibration glove comprising at least one gel material disposed in the glove to cover at least a portion of the user's hand.
Abstract:
The proposed invention relates to a mobile device and methods for acquisition of biophysiological signals for the purpose of assessing mental states. The said mobile device is embedded into wireless headset that comprises headphones. The mobile device comprises sensors for biophysiological signal acquisition, including, but not limited to, electroencephalographic (EEG) signals, pulse oximetry, heart rate, body temperature and electrodermal activity. Furthermore, the device also measures environmental factors, including, but not limited to, ambient light and sound from the environment. The mobile device administers sound and visual stimuli to the user. The said biophysiological signals, after being processed, are used to assess mental states of the user (emotional states and cognitive processes). Furthermore, the intensity of the said mental states can be maintained at the same level, enhanced or weakened or fully modified using visual or sound stimuli. The device is designed so that it maintains the ergonomics and compactness of the device, so that it can be generally accepted as an everyday consumer device.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described that relate to a plurality of sensors configured to measure a physiological parameter. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors may be removably attached to an exterior surface of a living body. A controller may be configured to receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors. The sensor data may be indicative of the physiological parameter. The controller may correlate the sensor data to provide correlated data that is indicative of the physiological parameter. Based at least on the correlated data, the controller may determine a health state. The controller may further provide an indication based on the determined health state.
Abstract:
Provided are mechanisms and processes for more effectively monitoring infants to enhance caregiving and infant development. In one example, a platform receives measurement data from numerous infant monitoring systems corresponding to different infants in disparate locations and having different ages and developmental levels. Each of the infant monitoring systems includes an infant monitoring device and an infant monitoring hub. The platform analyzes the measurement data to generate a developmental model reflecting a range of characteristics corresponding to the numerous infants. The developmental model, which is customizable for individual infants, is sent to a first infant monitoring system.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described that may provide audio information about an environment around a wearable device. Such audio information may be correlated with other biometric data to provide physiological information, e.g. regarding a wearer of the wearable device. For example, an illustrative method includes receiving an audio signal via a microphone of a wearable device and rectifying the audio signal with a peak detector. The method further includes amplifying the rectified signal with a logarithmic amplifier and causing an analog to digital converter (ADC) to sample the logarithmic signal. The method also includes causing the ADC to convert the sampled logarithmic signal to a digital output and storing the digital output in a memory of the wearable device. In some embodiments, the method includes transmitting the digital output to a computing device, which may correlate the digital output with other biometric data.
Abstract:
One or more sensors are configured for detection of characteristics of moving objects and living subjects for human identification or authentication. One or more processors, such as in a system of sensors or that control a sensor, may be configured to process signals from the one or more sensors to identify a person. The processing may include evaluating features from the signals such as breathing rate, respiration depth, degree of movement and heart rate etc. The sensors may be radio frequency non-contact sensors with automated detection control to change detection control parameters based on the identification of living beings, such as to avoid sensor interference.