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Electronic systems and apparatus for sensing, acquiring, recording, processing, storing, analyzing, transmitting and streaming physiological data; electronic systems and apparatus for sensing, acquiring, recording, processing, storing, analyzing, transmitting physiological data including electroencephalography (EEG) data, electromyographic (EMG) data, electrocardiographic (ECG) data, photoplethysmography (PPG) data, acoustic data, respiratory data, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data, movement data, temperature data and skin conductance data; wearable electronic devices for measuring physiological signals; wearable physiological-signal sensors and data-acquisition units, for sensing, acquiring, recording, processing, storing, analyzing and transmitting physiological data including electroencephalography (EEG) data, electromyographic (EMG) data, electrocardiographic (ECG) data, photoplethysmography (PPG) data, acoustic data, respiratory data, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data, movement data, temperature data and skin conductance data; wearable sensor bands, patches, or earpieces for measuring physiological signals; wearable sensor bands, patches, or earpieces for measuring physiological signal data including electroencephalography (EEG) data, electromyographic (EMG) data, electrocardiographic (ECG) data, photoplethysmography (PPG) data, acoustic data, respiratory data, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data, movement data, temperature data and skin conductance data; computer hardware and downloadable software for monitoring, analyzing, and displaying physiological data; signal processing units, data acquisition systems, and wireless transmitters for physiological signals; downloadable software for receiving, monitoring, storing, analyzing, visualizing, transmitting and streaming, physiological data including electroencephalography (EEG)data, electromyographic (EMG) data, electrocardiographic (ECG) data, photoplethysmography (PPG) data, acoustic data, respiratory data, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data, movement data, temperature data and skin conductance data; downloadable mobile software for creating, recording, managing, and exporting user questionnaires and diaries related to physiological monitoring sessions; communication hubs and relay devices for wireless transmission and streaming of physiological signals to external systems; software for enabling interactive data review, annotation, scoring, and hybrid manual/automated analysis of physiological data for research and diagnostic purposes; software for study management, including participant data tracking, metadata management, and study protocol administration. Medical systems, apparatus and instruments for the acquisition, recording, processing, storing, transmitting or streaming of physiological signal data for diagnostic, monitoring and screening purposes, including electroencephalography (EEG) data, electromyographic (EMG) data, electrocardiographic (ECG) data, photoplethysmography (PPG) data, acoustic data, respiratory data, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data, movement data, temperature data, biometric signal data and skin conductance data; wearable medical systems, apparatus and instruments for the acquisition, recording, processing, storing, transmitting or streaming of physiological signals for diagnostic, monitoring and screening purposes use, including electroencephalography (EEG) data, electromyographic (EMG) data, electrocardiographic (ECG) data, photoplethysmography (PPG) data, acoustic data, respiratory data, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data, movement data, temperature data and skin conductance data; medical devices and sensors for monitoring heart rate, pulse, brain waves, respiration, oxygen, motion, electrocardiogram and glucose; medical accessories for wearable monitoring devices, namely reusable and disposable electrode arrays, adhesive patches, sensor bands and earpieces for physiological signal acquisition; physiological signal sensors for medical use, namely photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, temperature sensors, and stethoscope microphones analyte sensors; medical hubs and relay devices for wireless transmission and streaming of physiological signals to external systems; medical alert systems for generating or supporting alerts to patients or healthcare personnel based on physiological signal monitoring; electromyography and stimulation sensors for medical use; wearable monitors and sensors used to measure biometric data for medical use; wearable monitors and sensors used to measure monitoring heart rate, pulse, brain waves, respiration, oxygen, motion, electrocardiogram and glucose; medical testing apparatus for non-invasive physiological monitoring including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic indications and activities; wearable medical testing systems for non-invasive physiological electroencephalography monitoring including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic indications and activities applicable to including epilepsy, sleep disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, migraine, depression, stress, and hypoglycemia. Scientific and technological services, namely, design and development of wearable neurotechnology and biosensing systems; research and development consultancy in the fields of medical devices, physiological monitoring systems, sensor integrations, and medical algorithms, including hardware and software development for third parties; cloud-based data storage and management for physiological data monitoring, including electrophysiological, cardiovascular, respiratory, temperature, acoustic, and movement data, accessible via web-based interfaces; cloud-based software for physiological signal processing, signal quality analysis, data synchronization, event detection, and data annotation, including epilepsy and sleep disorder analysis; providing online non-downloadable software for enabling interactive data review, annotation, scoring, and hybrid manual/automated analysis of physiological data for research and diagnostic purposes; providing online non-downloadable software for study management, including participant data tracking, metadata management, and study protocol administration; software as a service (SaaS) for processing, analyzing, and visualizing physiological signals, including automated data processing and algorithmic analysis for neurological, cardiovascular, and general patient monitoring purposes; providing cloud-based platform for the collection, storage, processing, quality analysis and remote access to physiological data; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for monitoring of physiological parameters including vital signs monitoring; software for remote patient monitoring, including data transmission, data visualization, and communication between patients and healthcare providers; research and development services in the fields of neuroscience, biosensing, and wearable technology; cloud-based systems for data analysis, pattern recognition, and alert generation based on physiological data, including neurological, cardiovascular, and metabolic indicators; remote neurological assessment services using electroencephalography (EEG) and other physiological signal data for research purposes. Medical and health monitoring services using wearable neurotechnology and biosensing devices including teal-time and retrospective data analysis; remote neurological assessment services using electroencephalography (EEG) and other physiological signal data for clinical purposes; providing health information based on analysis of brain activity, cardiovascular, and respiratory parameters; telemedicine services utilizing wearable devices for real-time monitoring of neurophysiological and physiological conditions; Health wellness and neurofeedback services based on brainwave and biometric signal interpretation; Medical data annotation and scoring services for physiological data, excluding medical and diagnostic purposes, provided as a non-software-based service for research, academic, or data analysis purposes; telemedicine and remote patient monitoring services utilizing wearable neurotechnology and biosensing devices for real-time and retrospective acquisition, transmission, analysis, and interpretation of physiological data and conditions; medical data interpretation services for physiological monitoring data, including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyographic (EMG), electrocardiographic (ECG), photoplethysmographic (PPG), and other physiological signals; manual review, annotation, and scoring of physiological data to support clinical diagnostics, including hybrid manual/automated scoring for epilepsy, sleep disorders, and neurological assessments; medical reporting services, including preparation of diagnostic reports based on physiological monitoring data and data annotation outcomes; consultation services in the field of physiological monitoring data interpretation, including analysis of neurological, cardiovascular, and metabolic indicators; clinical support services for long-term patient monitoring, including seizure detection, sleep analysis, and other condition-specific assessments.
Medical apparatus and instruments for diagnostic use, namely, apparatus for medical diagnostic testing and recording in the field of brainwaves; Medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring brain activity; Medical diagnostic apparatus for detecting brain waves
A61M 21/02 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia
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The invention relates to an electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, for example EEG, on a skin surface. The electrode comprises a coating comprising iridium oxide, where the coating has a nanostructured surface pattern providing for a capillary and hydrophilic effect when in use.
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
An ear device for arrangement at an ear of a person and provided with at least two electrodes for having skin contact and detecting a bioelectrical signal when in use, the ear device includes a deformable ear canal part adapted to be arranged in an ear canal of the person, and an external ear part adapted to be arranged at the ear external to the ear canal and being provided with at least one external ear electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, the external ear part includes at least one bendable arm which is connected to the ear canal part and is adapted to exert a pressure such that the at least one external ear electrode is pressed against the skin when in use.
Electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, for example EEG, on a skin surface. The electrode comprises a coating comprising iridium oxide, where the coating has a nanostructured surface pattern providing for a capillary and hydrophilic effect when in use. The electrtrode can be used in a ear device for arrangement at an ear of a person.
An ear plug for arrangement in an ear canal includes at least two electrodes for detecting an EEG signal from a skin surface when the ear plug is arranged in the ear canal. The ear plug further includes a housing having an outer wall made from a resilient material, and a signal acquisition circuit. The electrodes are provided with a skin contact part arranged on an outside surface of the housing and connected through the outer wall of the housing to a supporting member on the inner part of the housing. The skin contact part and the supporting member are arranged for clamping the outer wall.
A wearable EEG monitor for continuously monitoring the EEG of a user through capacitive coupling to an ear canal of a user includes an ear insert (1) for positioning within the human ear canal, having at least two capacitive electrodes (16) for recording a signal. The electrodes are coated with a dielectricum for electrical insulation. The electrodes are connected to an amplifier (17). The amplifier has an input impedance matched to the impedance of the electrodes. The invention further provides a method of monitoring brain waves.
An ear device for arrangement at an ear of a person and provided with at least two electrodes for having skin contact and detecting a bioelectrical signal when in use, the ear device comprises a deformable ear canal part adapted to be arranged in an ear canal of the person, and an external ear part adapted to be arranged at the ear external to the ear canal and being provided with at least one external ear electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, the external ear part comprises at least one bendable arm which is connected to the ear canal part and is adapted to exert a pressure such that the at least one external ear electrode is pressed against the skin when in use.
An EEG monitor adapted for being arranged in the ear region of a person and including a housing (11) holding a power supply (25) and an EEG signal processor (10). The EEG monitor (5) includes an EEG sensing part (12) having EEG electrodes (17). The EEG sensing part (12) is adapted for arrangement subcutaneously at the scalp or in the ear canal of the person, and the housing (11) is individually shaped to fit behind or above an ear of the person and into the cleft between a pinna and the skull of the person.
An EEG monitor (1) including electrodes (17) adapted for capturing EEG signals and a signal processing part (11) which is adapted for analyzing and classifying the EEG signals captured. The signal processing part (11) is adapted for identifying electrical signals captured by the electrodes (17) that are derived from muscular activity related to the process of chewing.
A system for adjusting blood glucose level including an insulin delivery device configured to release insulin into the body of a person, and an EEG monitor having an EEG sensing part including EEG electrodes. The EEG monitor can be arranged in the ear region of the person with the EEG sensing part arranged subcutaneously at the scalp or arranged in the ear canal. The EEG monitor includes an EEG signal processor arranged at the ear and adapted for identifying onset of hypoglycemia. The system further includes a wireless link between the EEG monitor and the insulin delivery device. The EEG monitor is configured to submit a warning signal to the insulin delivery device if an upcoming onset of hypoglycemia is identified. The warning message will cause the insulin delivery device to restrict insulin delivery for a predetermined time, and a warning is provided to the person or to a caregiver.
An EEG monitor (2) having an implantable part (3) with EEG electrodes (7) and a non- implantable external part (5) comprising a power supply (25). The implantable part is adapted for arrangement at the head of a person, and is wirelessly connected to the external part through an inductive link (6) for transfer of EEG related data. The inductive link comprises an internal coil (10) connected with the implantable part (3) and an external coil (11) connected with the external part (5). The internal coil extends in a first plane and the external coil is adapted to be arranged such that it extends in a second plane, where an angle between the first and the second plane is less than 45 degrees when the EEG monitor is in use. An area defined by the internal coil (10) is larger than an area defined by the external coil (11), and at least 25 % of the area spanned by the external coil overlaps the area spanned by the internal coil.
An ear plug (1) for arrangement in an ear canal comprises at least two electrodes (3) for detecting an EEG signal from a skin surface when the ear plug is arranged in the ear canal. The ear plug further comprises a housing having an outer wall (2) made from a resilient material, and a signal acquisition circuit (23). The electrodes (3) are provided with a skin contact part (4) arranged on an outside surface of the housing and connected through the outer wall (2) of the housing to a supporting member (5) on the inner part of the housing. The skin contact part (4) and the supporting member (5) are arranged for clamping the outer wall (2).
An EEG monitor adapted for being arranged in the ear region of a person and comprising a housing (11) holding a power supply (25) and an EEG signal processor (10). The EEG monitor (5) comprises an EEG sensing part (12) having EEG electrodes (17). The EEG sensing part (12) is adapted for arrangement subcutaneously at the scalp or in the ear canal of the person, and the housing (11) is individually shaped to fit behind or above an ear of the person and into the cleft between a pinna and the skull of the person.
An ear plug (200), and a method of producing an ear plug, which includes a shell (206) with at least one electrode (201-205) adapted for measuring brain wave signals, the electrode (201-205) being connected to a processor for processing the measured signals, wherein the contours of the outer surface of the ear plug (200) and the electrode (201-205) are individually matched to at least part of the ear canal and the concha of the user.
An EEG monitor (1) comprising electrodes (17) adapted for capturing EEG signals and a signal processing part (11) which is adapted for analyzing and classifying the EEG signals captured. The signal processing part (11) is adapted for identifying electrical signals captured by the electrodes (17) that are derived from muscular activity related to the process of chewing.
A system for adjusting the blood glucose level of a person comprising an insulin delivery device (2) configured to release insulin into the body of a person, as well as an EEG monitor (1) having an EEG sensing part (12) comprising EEG electrodes (17). The EEG monitor is adapted for being arranged in the ear region of the person with the EEG sensing part arranged subcutaneously at the scalp or arranged in the ear canal. The EEG monitor comprises an EEG signal processor (11) arranged at the ear and adapted for identifying onset of hypoglycemia. The system further comprises a wireless communication link (6) between the EEG monitor and the insulin delivery device. The EEG monitor is configured to submit a warning signal to the insulin delivery device if an upcoming onset of hypoglycemia is identified by the EEG signal processor. The warning message will cause the insulin delivery device to restrict the insulin delivery for a predetermined time period, and a warning is provided to said person or to a caregiver.
An active electrode has an electrode for sensing an electric potential and generating an input signal, and a shield placed near said electrode but being electric insulated from the electrode. An integrated amplifier (10) has an input connected to the at least one electrode for receiving the input signal, and providing a buffered path outputting a buffered output signal. The shield being connected to said output of the integrated amplifier to actively drive the electrical potential of said shield, thereby providing an active shielding of said electrode. The buffered path includes a first mixer (11) in front of the integrated amplifier for frequency shifting the input signal from a basic frequency range to a higher frequency range, and a second mixer (12) on the output of the integrated amplifier for frequency shifting the amplified signal from said higher frequency range back to said basic frequency range. The active electrode may be used for recording EEG signals.
H03F 3/393 - DC amplifiers with modulator at input and demodulator at outputModulators or demodulators specially adapted for use in such amplifiers with semiconductor devices only with field-effect devices
A system and a method for providing a network connection for a computer device (21) to a wearable EEG monitoring module (1) having a gateway to the Internet (16), and comprising a patient record server (25) accessible over the Internet, and providing an electronic patient medical database (26), each patient record including a unique identity for an associated wearable EEG monitoring module; a control server (19) providing an EEG module connection register (19a) including the unique identity of EEG monitoring modules associated with current connection information; and a network connection handling element (43) being adapted for detecting the presence of a wireless connection between the wearable EEG monitoring module (1) and the gateway, and for uploading current connection information to the control server (19). The control server (19) is adapted for updating the connection information in the EEG module connection register (19a) when receiving communicated Connection information, and for providing the current connection information to a computer device (21) upon request. The computer device (21) is adapted for establishing a direct connection to the wearable EEG monitoring module (1) based on the current Connection Information Requested from the control server (19). The invention further provides a wearable EEG monitoring module (1) and a computer-readable storage medium.
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Electrode and leakage current testing in an EEG monitor with an implantable part
A personal wearable EEG monitor comprising an implantable electrode part with at least two electrodes (2,3) for measuring an EEG signal of a person. The electrode part comprises an electronic circuit arranged in a housing (1) with each electrode arranged external to the housing. The electrode part comprises a testing circuit for testing functionality of the electrode part. The testing circuit comprises a capacitor (9) coupled in serial connection to at least one of the electrodes, and a test signal generator for providing a test signal. The EEG monitor is adapted for analyzing the signal resulting from the signal generator for identification of faults in the electrode part. The invention further provides a method for detecting a leak current in an implanted EEG monitor part.
A personal wearable monitor for monitoring a bio-electrical signal from a person. The monitor is adapted for detecting an upcoming seizure, and for providing an acoustical information signal. The said monitor is provided with a first speaker (13) for providing the information signal, and a second speaker (14) adapted for functioning as a microphone in testing if said first speaker is capable of providing a sound. The second speaker is also a back-up speaker. The monitor is adapted for providing a notification in the event that the second speaker (14) does not detect the generated sound from the first speaker (13).
An ECG monitor comprising an electrode part 1 adapted for subcutaneous implantation and an external part 2 to be carried by a person implanted with the electrode part. The electrode part is provided with at least two electrode areas 6 for detecting an ECG signal when in use, and said electrode part 1 is connected to said external part 2 through a wireless link when in use, said wireless link being adapted for transferring data representing said detected ECG signal to said external part and being adapted for transferring power from said external part to said electrode part.
A wearable EEG monitor for continuously monitoring the EEG of a user through capacitive coupling to an ear canal of a user comprises an ear insert (1) for positioning within the human ear canal, comprising at least two capacitive electrodes (16) for recording a signal. The electrodes are coated with a dielectricum for electrical insulation. The electrodes are connected to an amplifier (17). The amplifier has an input impedance matched to the impedance of the electrodes. The invention further provides a method of monitoring brain waves.
A personal hearing aid (1) is adapted to be carried at the head of a person. The hearing aid comprises an EEG sensor part having electrodes (3) for measuring EEG responses from said person. The hearing aid comprises an EEG signal analyzer (5, 5′) adapted for having an EEG signal transferred from the EEG sensor part, and adapted for monitoring the EEG response. The hearing aid (1) further comprises EEG stimuli controlling means adapted for performing at least one of the following: providing a stimulus to the person, requesting the person to perform a stimuli creating act, or identifying a stimuli creating ambient sound. The hearing aid comprises EEG response detection means for identifying an induced response from the EEG response caused by the stimuli, and a classifier for deciding based on said induced response if the electrodes receive EEG responses. The invention further provides a method of adjusting a hearing aid.
A personal wearable EEG monitor (1) is adapted to be carried at the head of a person. The EEG monitor comprises an EEG sensor part having skin surface electrodes (3) for measuring EEG signals from said person. The EEG monitor comprises an EEG signal analyzer (5, 5′) adapted for monitoring and analyzing the EEG signal. The EEG monitor (1) performs at least one of the following: providing a stimulus to the person, requesting the person to perform a stimuli creating act, or identifying a stimuli creating ambient sound. The EEG monitor comprises means for identifying an induced response from the EEG signal caused by the stimuli, and a classifier for deciding whether the skin surface electrodes receive EEG signals. The invention further provides a method of monitoring EEG signals of a person.
A system (100) for bi-hemispheric brain wave measurements including a first device (102) and a second device (103), wherein at least said first device (102) is adapted to be worn in or at a first ear of a person subject to the measurements and wherein the first (102) and second (103) device exchange data using a wireless link (104). The invention also provides a method for measuring a bi-hemispherical brain wave signal.
In a monitoring device consisting of a reader and a data carrier, the reader (100) comprises a control unit (101), a memory (102), a digital signal generator (103), an output driver (104), resonance capacitors (105, 107) and a transmitter coil (106). The digital signal generator (103) is adapted for supplying a digital bit sequence selected among, at least two, bit sequences stored in the memory (102) whereby the strength of the magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil (106) can be varied dependent on the bit sequence selected by the control unit (101). The invention further provides a method of controlling the strength of a magnetic field generated by the reader of the monitoring device.
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
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In a monitoring device including a reader and a data carrier, the data carrier includes a receiver coil (201), a resonator capacitor (202), rectifier means (203), a modulation capacitor (206), an energy storage capacitor (204), three modulation switches (209, 210, 211) and data processing means. The modulation capacitor (206), the energy storage capacitor (204), the data processing means and the three modulation switches (209, 210, 211) are arranged such that, in a first configuration, the modulation capacitor (206) and the energy storage capacitor (204) are coupled in parallel and, in a second configuration, the modulation capacitor (206) and the energy storage capacitor (204) are coupled in series. The invention further provides a method of operating a data carrier in such a monitoring device.
A personal wearable EEG monitor comprises a base part (1) having signal processing means (23), and an electrode part (2) with at least two electrodes (11, 12) for measuring an EEG signal of a person. The electrode part (2) comprises means for converting the EEG signal into a digital signal. The EEG monitor comprises a databus for transferring data between the base part (1) and the electrode part (2) and for providing power from one part to the other. The databus is adapted for application of two electrical wires. The invention further provides a method for communicating between two parts of an EEG monitor.
A system for remote surveillance of an EEG signal of a person susceptible of having a hypoglycemic seizure comprises an EEG sensor part with electrodes for measuring one or more EEG signals from the person, and a processing unit adapted to be arranged at the ear of said person. EEG signal processing means is adapted for analyzing the EEG signal, for identifying or predicting a hypoglycemic seizure in the person. The system comprises a first connection between the EEG sensor part and the processing unit, adapted for transmitting an EEG signal from the implantable EEG sensor to the processing unit. The system comprises an external part adapted to receive wirelessly an alarm from the processing part, where the external part is adapted to forward an alarm to a care-giver. The invention further provides a method of EEG surveillance.
A portable monitoring device comprises a hearing aid having a housing, a microphone (24), an acoustic signal processing means (43), and an acoustic output transducer (33). The portable monitoring device further comprises an EEG monitoring system arranged at least partly in said housing, and comprising a measuring unit (3) having electrodes (12) arranged external to the housing. The EEG monitoring system comprises a processing unit (42) for analyzing the EEG signal for identifying or predicting specific biological incidences, such as a seizure, in said person, decision means for deciding, based on said analyzed EEG signal, when an alarm or information must be provided to said person, and means for providing said alarm or information through said output transducer (33). The invention further provides a method of monitoring an EEG signal of a hearing impaired person.
A method of alerting a person using an EEG assembly (201) comprises the steps of automatically alerting said person of an incidence, manipulating an external device for establishing a wireless connection between the EEG assembly (201) and the external device (202), wirelessly transmitting from the EEG assembly (201) and to the external device (202) a data message holding information identifying the incidence that triggered the alert of the person carrying the EEG assembly, and providing information related to the incidence that triggered the alert of said person using presentation means in the external device (202). The invention also relates to an apparatus operating according to the method.
G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof
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)
An ear plug (200) comprises a shell (206) with at least two electrodes (201-205) adapted for measuring brain wave signals, said electrodes (201-205) being connected with means for processing the measured signals, wherein the contours of the outer surface of the ear plug (200) and the electrodes (201-205) are individually matched to at least part of the ear canal and the concha of the user. The invention further provides a method for producing an ear plug.
A hearing aid comprises an amplifier (303, 309, 317), an input transducer (301), an output transducer (824) and a signal processing device (825). The amplifier (303, 309, 317) and the signal processing device (825) are connected. The hearing aid further comprises at least two electrodes (201-205) adapted for detecting electrical signals such as brain waves, the at least two electrodes (201-205) being connected to a differential amplifier (303, 309, 317), which in turn is connected to the signal processing device, and means for modifying the operation of said hearing aid in dependence of the detected signals. The invention further provides a method for adaptation of a hearing aid.
An EEG monitoring apparatus (2) adapted to be carried continuously by a person being monitored comprises means adapted for measuring at least one EEG signal from the person carrying the apparatus and a signal processing means for analysing said at least one EEG signal and adapted to identify or predict predetermined biological incidents in said person based on said analysis. The EEG monitoring apparatus (2) further comprises a decision means adapted to decide when information is to be presented to said person and a message selection means for selecting a voice message providing said person with information, as well as an acoustic transducer adapted for presenting the selected voice message to the person. The invention also provides a method for presenting voice messages.
An EEG monitoring system (2) adapted to be carried continuously by a person to be monitored comprises electrodes for measuring at least one EEG signal from the person carrying the EEG monitoring system (2). The system also comprises signal processing means adapted to receive, process and analyze the EEG signal. Furthermore the system comprises data logging means adapted to log data relating to said EEG signal and a memory for storing said data relating to said EEG signal. A method of using the monitoring system is also provided.
The present invention includes a method and device for warning of hypoglycaemic attacks, which is a big problem for especially diabetics, who are in insulin treatment. It is estimated that about 1 million people have a decreased quality of life as a result of hypoglycaemic attacks. The invention collects EEG signals from people, who must be supervised and analyses these in order to detect characteristic changes in the EEG signals, which occurs in advance of a hypoglycaemic attack. In a preferred embodiment the EEG signals are collected with subcutaneously placed electrodes and the signals are lead via wires drawn under the person's skin to a similar subcutaneously placed signal processing unit. The signal processing analyses the EEG signals and when the pre-seizure characteristics signal changes are detected, a warning signal is given to the person from an alarm giver build into the signal processing unit, e.g. in form of a vibrator. When a person detects a warning signal, the person can prevent the hypoglycaemic attack by e.g. consuming a sugary food.
A personal wearable EEG monitor comprising an implantable electrode part with at least two electrodes for measuring an EEG signal of a person. The electrode part comprises an electronic circuit arranged in a housing with each electrode arranged external to the housing. The electronic circuit is adapted for receiving an analogue EEG signal from the electrodes and is provided with an analogue to digital converter for converting the analogue EEG signal into a digital signal. The electrode part comprises a testing circuit for testing functionality of the electrode part. The testing circuit comprises a capacitor coupled in serial connection to at least one of the electrodes. The test circuit also comprises a test signal generator for providing a test signal, where the test signal generator is adapted for being coupled between the electrodes and the electronic circuit during a testing period, wherein said EEG monitor is adapted for analyzing the signal resulting from the signal generator for identification of faults in the electrode part.
A personal wearable monitor for monitoring a bio-electrical signal from a person. The monitor is adapted for detecting a condition of an upcoming seizure, and for providing an acoustical information signal. The monitor is provided with a first speaker (13) for providing the information signal, and a second speaker (14) is adapted for functioning as a microphone in testing if said first speaker is capable of providing a sound. The second speaker is also a back-up speaker. The monitor is adapted for providing a notification in the event that the second speaker (14) does not detect the generated sound from the first speaker (13).
A system for adjusting blood glucose level comprising an insulin delivery device configured to release insulin into a body, and an EEG monitor having an EEG sensing part comprising EEG electrodes. The EEG monitor adapted for being arranged in the ear region with the EEG sensing part arranged subcutaneously at the scalp or arranged in the ear canal. The EEG monitor comprises an EEG signal processor arranged at the ear and adapted for identifying onset of hypoglycemia. The system further comprises a wireless communication link between the EEG monitor and the insulin delivery device. The EEG monitor is configured to submit a warning signal to the insulin delivery device if an upcoming onset of hypoglycemia is identified by the EEG signal processor. The warning message causes the insulin delivery device to restrict the insulin delivery for a predetermined period, and a warning is provided to said person or a caregiver.
84065942AbstractAn EEG monitor and a system for adjusting the blood glucose level of a person are provided. The EEG monitor comprises electrodes adapted for capturing EEG signals and a signal processing part adapted for analyzing and classifying the captured EEG signals. The signalprocessing part is adapted for identifying electrical signals captured by the electrodes that are derived from muscular activity related to the process of chewing. The signal processing part is further adapted for identifying an upcoming onset of hypoglycemia and for providing an alarm when such an upcoming onset of hypoglycemia has been identified.CA 2978781 2018-10-25
An ear plug (1) for arrangement in an ear canal comprises at least two electrodes (3) for detecting an EEG signal from a skin surface when the ear plug is arranged in the ear canal. The ear plug further comprises a housing having an outer wall (2) made from a resilient material, and a signal acquisition circuit (23). The electrodes (3) are provided with a skin contact part (4) arranged on an outside surface of the housing and connected through the outer wall (2) of the housing to a supporting member (5) on the inner part of the housing. The skin contact part (4) and the supporting member (5) are arranged for clamping the outer wall (2).
An EEG monitoring apparatus adapted to be carried continuously by a person being monitored comprises means adapted for measuring at least one EEG signal from the person carrying the apparatus and a signal processing means for analysing said at least one EEG signal and adapted to identify or predict predetermined biological incidents in said person based on said analysis. The EEG monitoring apparatus further comprises a decision means adapted to decide when information is to be presented to said person and a message selection means for selecting a voice message providing said person with information, as well as an acoustic transducer adapted for presenting the selected voice message to the person. The invention also provides a method for presenting voice messages.
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AN EEG MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AN EEG
An EEG monitoring system adapted to be carried continuously by a person to be monitored comprises electrodes for measuring at least one EEG signal from the person carrying the EEG monitoring system. The system also comprises signal processing means adapted to receive, process and analyze the EEG signal.Furthermore the system comprises data logging means adapted to log data relating to said EEG signal and a memory for storing said data relating to said EEG signal. A method of using the monitoring system is also provided.
A hearing aid comprises an amplifier, an input transducer, an output transducer and a signal processing device. The amplifier and the signal processing device are connected. The hearing aid further comprises at least two electrodes adapted for detecting electrical signals such as brain waves, the at least two electrodes being connected to a differential amplifier, which in turn is connected to the signal processing device, and means for modifying the operation of said hearing aid in dependence of the detected signals. The invention further provides a method for adaptation of a hearing aid.
A portable monitoring device comprises a hearing aid having a housing, at least one microphone for receiving ambient sound, acoustic signal processing means for processing a signal from the microphone, and an acoustic output transducer. The monitoring device further comprises an EEG monitoring system for monitoring EEG signals of a person using the portable monitoring device, said EEG monitoring system being arranged at least partly in said housing, said EEG monitoring system comprising a measuring unit having electrodes for measuring one or more EEG signals from the person carrying the EEG monitor, said electrodes being arranged external to the housing or at the outer surface of the housing. The monitoring system is adapted for, based on the EEG signal, identifying or predicting specific biological incidences, such as a seizure, in said person, and for providing an alarm through said output transducer. The invention further provides a method of monitoring an EEG signal.
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A PORTABLE EEG MONITOR SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
A system for remote surveillance of an EEG signal of a person susceptible of having a hypoglycemic seizure comprises an EEG sensor part with electrodes for measuring one or more EEG signals from the person, and a processing unit adapted to be removable arranged at the ear of said person, and having EEG signal processing
means for analyzing the EEG signal, where the signal processing means are adapted for, based on the EEG signal, identifying or predicting a hypoglycemic seizure in the person. The system comprises a first connection between the EEG sensor part and the processing unit, adapted for transmitting an EEG signal from the implantable EEG sensor to the processing unit. The system comprises an external part adapted to receive wirelessly an alarm from the processing part, where the external part is adapted to forward an alarm to a care-giver. The invention further provides a method of EEG surveillance.
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PERSONAL EEG MONITORING DEVICE WITH ELECTRODE VALIDATION
A personal wearable EEG monitor (1) is adapted to be carried at the head of a person. The EEG monitor comprises an EEG sensor part having skin surface electrodes (3) for measuring EEG signals from said person. The EEG monitor comprises an EEG signal analyzer (5, 5') adapted for having an EEG signal transferred from the EEG sensor part, and adapted for monitoring the EEG signal. The EEG monitor (1) further comprises EEG stimuli controlling means adapted for performing at least one of the following: providing a stimulus to the person, requesting the person to perform a stimuli creating act, or identifying a stimuli creating ambient sound. The EEG monitor comprises EEG response detection means for identifying an induced response from the EEG signal caused by the stimuli, and a classifier for deciding based on said induced response if the skin surface electrodes receive EEG signals.
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A TWO PART EEG MONITOR WITH DATABUS AND METHOD OF COMMUNICATING BETWEEN THE PARTS
A personal wearable EEG monitor comprises a base part having signal processing means, and an electrode part with at least two electrodes for measuring an EEG signal of a person. The electrode part comprises means for converting the EEG signal into a digital signal. The EEG monitor comprises a databus for transferring data between the base part and the electrode part and for providing power from one part to the other. The databus is adapted for application of two electrical wires. The invention further provides a method for communicating between two parts of an EEG monitor.
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AN INPUT CONVERTER FOR AN EEG MONITORING SYSTEM, SIGNAL CONVERSION METHOD AND MONITORING SYSTEM
In order to minimize noise and current consumption in an EEG monitoring system which can be continuously carried by a person to be monitored, an input converter for an EEG monitoring system is devised. The analog-to-digital converter of the input converter has an input stage, an output stage, and a feedback loop, and the input stage comprises an amplifier (QA) and an integrator (RLF). A voltage transformer (IT) is placed in the input converter upstream of input stage. The transformation ratio of the voltage transformer (IT) has a transformation ratio such that it provides an output voltage larger than the input voltage, thereby multiplying the signal voltage for the input stage by a fixed factor. The voltage transformer (IT) is a switched-capacitor voltage transformer having at least two capacitors (Cx, Cy, Ci). The invention further provides a method of converting an analog signal, and an EEG monitoring system comprising the input converter.
An ear plug comprises a shell with at least two electrodes adapted for measuring brain wave signals, said electrodes being connected with means for processing the measured signals, wherein the contours of the outer surface of the ear plug and the electrodes are individually matched to at least part of the ear canal and the concha of the user. The invention further provides a method for producing an ear plug.
In a monitoring device including a reader and a data carrier, the data carrier includes a receiver coil (201, 409), a resonator capacitor (202, 402), rectifier means (203, 403), a modulation capacitor (206, 406), an energy-storage capacitor (204, 404), three modulation switches (209, 210, 211), and data processing means. The modulation capacitor (206, 406), the energy storage capacitor (204, 404), the data processing means and the three modulation switches (209, 210, 211), are arranged such that, in a first configuration, the modulation capacitor (206, 406) and the energy storage capacitor (204, 404), are coupled in parallel and, in a second configuration, the modulation capacitor (206, 406) and the energy storage capacitor (204, 404) are coupled in series. A method of operating a data carrier in such a monitoring device is also provided.
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MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION IN A MONITORING DEVICE
In a monitoring device consisting of a reader and a data carrier, the reader comprises a control unit, a memory, a digital signal generator, an output driver, resonance capacitors and a transmitter coil. The digital signal generator is adapted for supplying a digital bit sequence selected among, at least two, bit sequences stored in the memory whereby the strength of the magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil can be varied dependent on the bit sequence selected by the control unit. The invention further provides a method of controlling the strength of a magnetic field generated by the reader of the monitoring device.
A wearable EEG monitor for continuously monitoring the EEG of a user through capacitive coupling to an ear canal of a user comprises an ear insert for positioning within the human ear canal, comprising at least two capacitive electrodes for recording a signal. The electrodes are coated with a dielectricum for electrical insulation. The electrodes are connected to an amplifier. The amplifier has an input impedance matched to the impedance of the electrodes. The invention further provides a method of monitoring brain waves.
An ECG monitor comprising an electrode part 1 adapted for subcutaneous implantation and an external part 2 to be carried by a person implanted with the electrode part. The electrode part is provided with at least two electrode areas 6 for detecting an ECG signal when in use, and said electrode part 1 is connected to said external part 2 through a wireless link when in use, said wireless link being adapted for transferring data representing said detected ECG signal to said external part and being adapted for transferring power from said external part to said electrode part.
A system and a method for providing a network connection for a computer device (21) to a wearable EEG monitoring module (1) having a gateway to the Internet (16), and comprising a patient record server (25) accessible over the Internet, and providing an electronic patient medical database (26), each patient record including a unique identity for an associated wearable EEG monitoring module; a control server (19) providing an EEG module connection register (19a) including the unique identity of EEG monitoring modules associated with current connection information; and a network connection handling element (43) being adapted for detecting the presence of a wireless connection between the wearable EEG monitoring module (1) and the gateway, and for uploading current connection information to the control server (19). The control server (19) is adapted for updating the connection information in the EEG module connection register (19a) when receiving communicated Connection information, and for providing the current connection information to a computer device (21) upon request. The computer device (21) is adapted for establishing a direct connection to the wearable EEG monitoring module (1) based on the current Connection Information Requested from the control server (19). The invention further provides a wearable EEG monitoring module (1) and a computer-readable storage medium.
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An active electrode has an electrode for sensing an electric potential and generating an input signal, and a shield placed near said electrode but being electric insulated from the electrode. An integrated amplifier (10) has an input connected to the at least one electrode for receiving the input signal, and providing a buffered path outputting a buffered output signal. The shield being connected to said output of the integrated amplifier to actively drive the electrical potential of said shield, thereby providing an active shielding of said electrode. The buffered path includes a first mixer (11) in front of the integrated amplifier for frequency shifting the input signal from a basic frequency range to a higher frequency range, and a second mixer (12) on the output of the integrated amplifier for frequency shifting the amplified signal from said higher frequency range back to said basic frequency range. The active electrode may be used for recording EEG signals.
An EEG monitor adapted for being arranged in the ear region of a person and comprising a housing (11) holding a power supply (25) and an EEG signal processor (10). The EEG monitor (5) comprises an EEG sensing part (12) having EEG electrodes (17). The EEG sensing part (12) is adapted for arrangement subcutaneously at the scalp or in the ear canal of the person, and the housing (11) is individually shaped to fit behind or above an ear of the person and into the cleft between a pinna and the skull of the person.
An ear device for arrangement at an ear of a person and provided with at least two electrodes for having skin contact and detecting a bioelectrical signal when in use, the ear device comprises a deformable ear canal part adapted to be arranged in an ear canal of the person, and an external ear part adapted to be arranged at the ear external to the ear canal and being provided with at least one external ear electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, the external ear part comprises at least one bendable arm which is connected to the ear canal part and is adapted to exert a pressure such that the at least one external ear electrode is pressed against the skin when in use.
Electrode for detecting a bioelectrical signal, for example EEG, on a skin surface. The electrode comprises a coating comprising iridium oxide, where the coating has a nanostructured surface pattern providing for a capillary and hydrophilic effect when in use. The electrtrode can be used in a ear device for arrangement at an ear of a person.
