An apparatus comprises at least one processing device comprising a processor coupled to a memory. The at least one processing device is configured to select physiologic data to be visualized, the selected physiologic data comprising a given set of one or more physiologic parameters collected from a given set of one or more subjects over a given period of time. The at least one processing device is also configured to determine a plot type for visualization of the selected physiologic data, the plot type being determined based at least in part on a repetitiveness of the selected physiologic data over a plurality of time segments in the given period of time. The at least one processing device is further configured to generate a visualization of the selected physiologic data utilizing the determined plot type, and to output the generated visualization of the selected physiologic data via an interactive graphical user interface.
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VISUALIZING PHYSIOLOGIC DATA OBTAINED FROM SUBJECTS
An apparatus comprises at least one processing device comprising a processor coupled to a memory. The at least one processing device is configured to select physiologic data to be visualized, the selected physiologic data comprising a given set of one or more physiologic parameters collected from a given set of one or more subjects over a given period of time. The at least one processing device is also configured to determine a plot type for visualization of the selected physiologic data, the plot type being determined based at least in part on a repetitiveness of the selected physiologic data over a plurality of time segments in the given period of time. The at least one processing device is further configured to generate a visualization of the selected physiologic data utilizing the determined plot type, and to output the generated visualization of the selected physiologic data via an interactive graphical user interface.
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring and processing physiological signals (e.g., electrocardiogram signals) to detect and predict for possible dysfunction of an anatomical feature (e.g., cardiac dysfunction) or otherwise predict a likelihood of future cardiac dysfunction of the individual. For example, a system comprises a plurality of sensors, a physiological signal processing system, and a feature analysis system. The sensors are configured to monitor physiological signals from an individual that has undergone a medical procedure on an anatomical feature. The physiological signal processing system is configured to analyze the physiological signals and extract features from the physiological signals which are indicative of a function of the anatomical feature. The feature analysis system is configured to analyze the extracted features and predict a risk of the individual developing a post-procedural dysfunction of the anatomical feature as a result of the medical procedure on the anatomical feature.
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MONITORING PHYSIOLOGIC PARAMETERS FOR TIMING FEEDBACK TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE OF A SUBJECT DURING AN ACTIVITY
A method includes monitoring first and second sets of physiologic parameters from at least one site on a subject utilizing at least one sensing device, identifying first and second events related to the first and second sets of physiologic parameters, generating first and second timestamps for the first and second events, determining a timing for providing feedback to the subject relative to the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust one or more characteristics of the subject during an activity, and providing one or more feedback signals to the subject in accordance with the determined timing utilizing at least one stimulating device. Adjusting one or more characteristics of the subject during the activity may include enhancing cardio-pulmonary performance of the subject during the activity, providing biomechanical enhancement of movement of at least a portion of the subject during the activity, or both.
A method includes obtaining monitoring data recorded by first and second devices, the first and second devices being attached to the subject at different first and second sties, respectively. The monitoring data comprises signals associated with at least one physiological parameter of the subject. The method also includes extracting one or more features of the signals recorded by the first and second devices during a transitionary period when the first and second devices simultaneously monitor the at least one physiological parameter of the subject. The method further includes generating at least one correlation parameter by analyzing the extracted features of the signals recorded by the first and second devices for at least a portion of the transitionary period, the at least one correlation parameter when applied to signals recorded by the second device at least partially compensating for relative changes in signals recorded by the first and second devices.
Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.
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A method includes forming a film, forming a first pattern of two or more vias at least partially through the film, attaching the film to a first support structure, the first support structure comprising an adhesive layer formed over a first carrier, wherein attaching the film to the first support structure comprises bonding a first surface of the film to the adhesive layer of the first support structure, wherein the film is stretchable in at least a first direction along the first surface, and wherein the first carrier maintains the first pattern of vias within a given threshold distortion following a given process conducted after attaching the film to the first support structure.
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A method includes receiving monitoring data from at least one sensing device coupled to a subject and analyzing the monitoring data to identify one or more physiologic parameters of the subject. The method also includes providing signaling to at least one stimulating device in response to the identified physiologic parameters, the signaling comprising instructions to apply a stimulus to the subject. The method further includes receiving additional monitoring data from the at least one sensing device, analyzing the additional monitoring data to identify one or more changes in the one or more physiologic parameters of the subject after application of the stimulus to the subject, and providing additional signaling to the at least one stimulating device, the additional signaling comprising instructions to modify the stimulus applied to the subject based on the identified changes in the one or more physiologic parameters.
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A medical device comprises a control system, processing modules, and a wire bundle connecting the control system to the processing modules, the wire bundle comprising control lines and data lines. Each processing module is coupled to a respective set of sensors arranged to interface with a biological tissue site, the sensors being configured to capture analog physiological signals generated from the biological tissue site. The control system is configured to generate a control signal on the control lines to initiate a data collection cycle by the processing modules. In response to the control signal, each processing module is configured to perform a respective data collection process which comprises (i) capturing and processing an analog physiological signal on each enabled sensor to generate a data sample for each analog physiological signal captured on each enabled sensor, and (ii) outputting data samples to the control system on the data lines.
A carrying case comprises at least one processing device comprising a processor coupled to a memory, at least one network interface, and a housing comprising at least one compartment, the at least one compartment comprising at least one mount configured for attachment of one or more devices utilized in physiologic monitoring of a subject. The at least one processing device is configured to utilize the at least one network interface to establish a first network connection to a body area network comprising the one or more devices, to utilize the at least one network interface to establish a second network connection to a remote server, to receive monitored physiologic data from the one or more devices over the first network connection, and to send the monitored physiologic data to the remote server over the second network connection.
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A method includes obtaining monitoring data recorded by first and second devices, the first and second devices being attached to the subject at different first and second sties, respectively. The monitoring data comprises signals associated with at least one physiological parameter of the subject. The method also includes extracting one or more features of the signals recorded by the first and second devices during a transitionary period when the first and second devices simultaneously monitor the at least one physiological parameter of the subject. The method further includes generating at least one correlation parameter by analyzing the extracted features of the signals recorded by the first and second devices for at least a portion of the transitionary period, the at least one correlation parameter when applied to signals recorded by the second device at least partially compensating for relative changes in signals recorded by the first and second devices.
A method includes forming a film, forming a first pattern of two or more vias at least partially through the film, attaching the film to a first support structure, the first support structure comprising an adhesive layer formed over a first carrier, wherein attaching the film to the first support structure comprises bonding a first surface of the film to the adhesive layer of the first support structure, wherein the film is stretchable in at least a first direction along the first surface, and wherein the first carrier maintains the first pattern of vias within a given threshold distortion following a given process conducted after attaching the film to the first support structure.
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MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF PHYSIOLOGIC PARAMETERS OF A SUBJECT
A method includes receiving monitoring data from at least one sensing device coupled to a subject and analyzing the monitoring data to identify one or more physiologic parameters of the subject. The method also includes providing signaling to at least one stimulating device in response to the identified physiologic parameters, the signaling comprising instructions to apply a stimulus to the subject. The method further includes receiving additional monitoring data from the at least one sensing device, analyzing the additional monitoring data to identify one or more changes in the one or more physiologic parameters of the subject after application of the stimulus to the subject, and providing additional signaling to the at least one stimulating device, the additional signaling comprising instructions to modify the stimulus applied to the subject based on the identified changes in the one or more physiologic parameters.
(1) Medical devices, namely, wearable electrophysiologic activity recording devices used to monitor physiologic and physical signals from a user and to collect physiologic data of the user.
Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.
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Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.
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Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.
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Systems and methods for monitoring and/or assessing metabolic and/or cardiopulmonary parameters of a subject are disclosed. Systems and methods for high speed monitoring of metabolic parameters of a subject in a substantially unrestricted setting are disclosed. Further disclosed are wearable systems and methods for substantially unobtrusive monitoring of a breath stream from a subject. Also disclosed are wearable systems and methods for real-time monitoring of the respiratory function and/or one or more disease states of a subject. Data systems to coordinate simultaneous monitoring of one or more metabolic and/or cardiopulmonary parameters of a plurality of subjects are also disclosed.
