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| 20120108920 | ADHERENT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSORS An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathab... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120109300 | SKIN SUBSTITUTE MEMBRANE, MOLD, AND METHOD OF EVALUATING EXTERNAL PREPARATION FOR SKIN A skin substitute membrane includes a surface on one side including a groove-shaped depressed portion and a planar portion, the depressed portion having a cross section having a chamfered V-letter shape, the surface having an arithmetic mean roughness Sa of more than or... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120041284 | CAMERA 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 camera supported within the housing. The hydration meter has a surface portion contactable against skin or hair to measure moisture content. The camera receives i... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120041283 | 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 hai... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120041282 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING CONDITION OF SKIN, SCALP AND HAIR An apparatus, method and computer program product for evaluating a user's skin, scalp and hair condition utilizes skin, scalp or hair analysis transducers whose analog output is converted into an audio signal for improved reliability. Diagnostic reports may be generated... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120022343 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING DECEPTION BY MEASURING BRAIN ACTIVITY Methods for determining whether the brain activity of a human subject in response to a stimulus of interest or question of interest is characteristic of a state of interest, such as a deceptive state or a truthful state, are disclosed. Some methods include the use of co... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110301441 | ANALYTIC METHODS OF TISSUE EVALUATION The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for (i) skin assessment based on the utilization of bioimpedance and fractional calculus and implementation of methods for skin hydration assessment based on the utilization of bioimpedance and fractional ca... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110295087 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION SENSOR, ELECTRIC APPARATUS USING THEREOF AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD A biological information detection sensor is provided by which it is possible to integrate multiple detection means, and it is possible to measure the biological information that is necessary in accordance with the usage state of the sensor used by the user while avoidi... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110288385 | METHOD FOR MEASURING SKIN HYDRATION The methods of this invention relate to means for measuring skin hydration. The methods of this invention utilize at least two wavelengths filtered by at least two polarizers to create digital images of skin treated with personal care products. The methods are useful fo... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110282166 | System and Method for Efficient Coherence Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering Endoscopic and Intravascular Imaging and Multimodal Imaging A fiber-delivered probe suitable for CARS imaging of thick tissues is practical. The disclosed design is based on two advances. First, a major problem in CARS probe design is the presence of a very strong anti-Stokes component in silica delivery fibers generated through... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110262014 | ABNORMAL SKIN AREA CALCULATING SYSTEM AND CALCULATING METHOD THEREOF An abnormal skin area calculating system and a calculating method thereof are provided. The system includes an image capture module, a database, a skin analysis module, and a numerical calculation module. The database pre-stores at least one abnormal skin analysis data.... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110257492 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE STATE OF A SKIN DISORDER USING NEAR INFRARED (NIR) SPECTROSCOPY The invention relates to a non-invasive method for determining the state of a skin disorder using Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy as well as a system and an apparatus therefor.... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110213224 | Back-aid skin inspection and complexion treatment device The invention provides a tool for improved self inspection of surface skin abnormalities of the human back. The Back-Aid device also enables one to treat complexion issues, precisely apply medicines or sunscreen, and monitor would healing by themselves. The device consi... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110213223 | ECHOGRAM DETECTION OF SKIN CONDITIONS Technologies adapted for using acoustic pulses to diagnose skin conditions are disclosed. A series of acoustic pulses may be directed at a skin through the speaker of a device. Acoustic reflections may be received at a microphone. The reflections may be sampled and stor... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110184257 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE SKIN A device for determining and/or monitoring the moisture content of the skin of a person or an animal, in particular for detecting dehydration in an elderly person or a person requiring care, as well as a corresponding method and use of such a device.... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110152640 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS In varying embodiments, a method and system of utilizing health care products is disclosed. The method and system employ a uniquely configured device for measuring a biometric component of the human body. Based on this measured biometric component, health care products ... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110082352 | Confocal Raman Spectroscopy for Dermatological Studies Use of Confocal Raman Spectroscopy (CRS) for dermatological studies, including a method for determining the thickness of the Stratum Corneum (SC) on a test area of the skin, and to a method for quantifying the effectiveness of a skin care composition. The methods can be... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110071369 | SPOT OR RASH TESTER A spot or rash tester for meningitis (10) comprises a first transparent testing region (12) having a first profile and a second transparent testing region (14) having a second profile. The first profile is different to the second profile.... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110028804 | Use of Heat Sensitive Color Changing Formula to Detect and Prevent the Onset of Decubitus Ulcers A method for diagnosing the onset of necrosis, decubiti, and/or decubitus ulcers in the skin of a patient. Included is a topical product accessed in liquid form and applied to the skin. The product displays thermochromic temperature change when the product comes into co... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20100286493 | Skin laxity measurement system A skin laxity measurement system which provides a skin laxity measurement tool and methods of measuring skin laxity.... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100271470 | METHOD AND APARRATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING A PERSON'S SKIN IMPERFECTIONS A method of characterizing a person's skin imperfections uses a digital color image-taking device to take at least one digital image of an area of skin including at least one imperfection to be characterized. An apparatus for characterizing the imperfections of the skin... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100261984 | Physiology sensing apparatus with navigation capability A physiology sensing apparatus with navigation capability is disclosed, which integrates therein a GPS module, a magnetic sensor, an inertial sensing module, and a bio sensing module so as to acquire signals relating to a user's coordinate position, physical condition, ... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100261985 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING HYDRATION LEVELS FROM SKIN TURGOR A method and apparatus for determining patient hydration levels is disclosed. The method includes measuring a skin turgor. Suction measurements are performed, wherein the distance between an ultrasound transducer and the skin surface is measured over time.... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100228106 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING CHANGES IN SKIN PARAMETERS In a system for measuring changes in skin parameters of living beings on a skin surface to be examined as a function of the residence time of a substance, comprising at least one measuring apparatus for measuring the skin parameters, it is provided that the measuring ap... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100228107 | Method for Assessing Adhesion of Soils or Exudates to the Skin Method of assessing the adhesion of soils or exudates to the skin. The method may allow for an assessment of the amount of artificial bowel movement remaining on the skin following treatment with a lotion.... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100198026 | PORTABLE MEASURING APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD FOR DETECTING SUNBURN A portable measuring apparatus for detecting sunburn is provided. The portable measuring apparatus includes a display module and a processing device coupled to the display module. The display module includes a light-emitting device emitting red, green and blue light to ... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100191077 | Method and System for Rapidly and Passively Identifying Changes in Number of Open Pores in the Skin of an Individual In one aspect, there is disclosed a system and method for rapidly and passively identifying changes in the number of open pores in the skin of an individual in response to a stimulus without contacting the individual. This is accomplished by using a thermal camera that ... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100185064 | SKIN ANALYSIS METHODS The present invention generally relates to a skin care device comprising an electromagnetic radiation source capable of directing incident electromagnetic radiation to a location on the skin of a user, a radiation detector for measuring various parameters of radiation r... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100145168 | Method for assessing endothelial function The system assesses the endothelial function of a subject. Particularly, peripheral tissue perfusion measurements taken in a subject are compared to reference perfusion data and the comparison yields the assessment of endothelial function. The reference may be data indi... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100016686 | HAND-HELD ELECTRIC FIELD IMAGER FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY OF MAMMALIAN SKIN AND OTHER EPITHELIAL STRUCTURES The present invention provides a hand-held, noninvasive diagnostic device for measuring the electric fields in mammalian skin and other epithelial structures. The device includes an outer housing that contacts the skin, providing stability and allowing the device to mov... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090227850 | Malignancy detection apparatus A system for detecting skin and sub-surface malignancies, the system comprising: an infra-red sensor positionable adjacent the skin, at a given distance above the skin, to detect infra-red radiation emanating from the skin and a suspect lesion therein, means for travers... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090220415 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION OF SKIN CANCER Methods and compositions are provided for the analysis of skin surfaces to determine the presence of neoplastic tissue. In the methods of the invention, a composition comprising a florescent probe that binds to a specific neoplasia associated marker is applied topically... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090209833 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF ANOMALIES IN IMAGES Methods and apparatus for detecting anomalies in images according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an optical How system. The optical flow system may receive image data for a first image and a second image and generate How vectors ... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090203975 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING HEEL PAIN OF A PATIENT A method and tool for treating heel pain of a patient. The method includes determining a medical procedure to be performed on the patient based on the number of etiologies, the time span, and the severity of the patient's heel pain. The medical procedure performed may i... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090177051 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SUB-DRESSING WOUND ANALYSIS AND THERAPY Thus, systems and methods providing sub-dressing wound analysis and therapy are provided. One embodiment of the invention may include a treatment system including a wound dressing comprising perforations. The system may also include a light receptor and an excitation li... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090163783 | Medical sensor and technique for using the same Embodiments disclosed may include a sensor which may be adapted to provide information related to its position on a patient's tissue. A sensor may be provided with tissue contact sensors which may relay a signal related to the sensor's proper placement adjacent a patien... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090156910 | Noninvasive glucose monitor and method An instrument and method for determining the current blood glucose level of an individual by noninvasive measurement of the current electrical capacitance of the outer surface of the skin of such individual and comparing that current capacitance level to stored data of ... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090143653 | MINIATURE DEVICE FOR ANALYZING PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SKIN A chip card for analyzing physicochemical properties of a cutaneous surface includes at least one body sensor which can deliver a signal representing a measurement of a physicochemical property of the cutaneous surface, and a processing unit used to treat signals delive... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090118600 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SKIN DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS A system and method for documentation and analysis of dermatological aspects of a human body. The system has a predetermined arrangement of at least three image sensors selected from visible light sensors, ultraviolet (UV) light sensors, infrared (IR) sensors. Each of t... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090093692 | Methods and instruments for measuring tissue mechanical properties Method and instrument for characterizing a material using a test probe constructed for insertion into the material, optionally with a reference probe constructed either for insertion into the material or to contact another material without insertion. The test probe is i... | 04/09/2009 |
