There is provided methods of preparing aqueous silk fibroin from recycled silk textiles. The methods can include removing dye from recycled silk textiles prior to preparing the aqueous silk fibroin. The method can include pre-treating the recycled silk with a dye removal agent, optionally in the presence of heat, dissolving the textile, dialyzing the dissolved textile, and optionally centrifuging the dialyzed solution. There is also provided a two-step process that utilizes heat and pressure incubation of the textile with dye removal solution prior to dissolving the textile. As a result of the provided methods, an aqueous silk fibroin product is produced that can be colorless or have a desired level of coloration for downstream usage.
Disclosed are a continuum robot, a hub assembly, a supporter, and methods of use thereof, with the hub including a distal end, a proximal end, a plurality of clamp rods extending between the distal end and the proximal end, and a supporter. In a disengaged state, the supporter is spaced apart from the proximal end of the hub. In an engaged state, at least a part of each clamp rod of the plurality of clamp rods extends from the proximal end through the supporter.
An image processing apparatus and method according the present disclosure is provided and includes one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors that, upon executing the instructions, are configured to obtain one or more video sources of video data, specify a layout identifying positions within a frame that the obtained video sources are to be positioned, generate an output video stream based on the specified layout using pixel mappings for a target output frame to be displayed on a display of a computing device, provide the output video stream as an input to one or more buffers, and for every frame of the output video stream exiting the one or more buffers, dynamically render the output video stream frames from the one or more buffer, wherein each frame output in the specified layout.
The present patent application aims to teach imaging apparatus, methods, and systems for providing a laser safety bypass for at least one optical probe in the apparatus, wherein the bypass interface for connection with a bypass, which when connected, disables the laser interlock.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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APPARATUS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LASER SAFETY INTERLOCK FOR CATHETER
The present patent application aims to teach imaging apparatus, methods, and systems for providing a laser safety interlock for at least one optical probe in the apparatus. The interlock mechanism ensures the lasers are off when the optical probe is not spinning to reduce the laser hazard.
A system and method that provides navigation guidance for intraluminal procedures comprises: a catheter configured to be inserted into a lumen receive an actuating force from an actuator; and a tracking system configured to acquire position and orientation of the catheter with respect a lumen. A processor in communication with the actuator and the tracking system is configured to: register a position and/or orientation of the catheter tip with respect to a reference target, and generate one or more satellite targets in a region of interest surrounding the reference target. A display screen displays a virtual representation of the distal end of the catheter, and a virtual representation of the one or more satellite targets, as navigation guidance. A user is able to determine how to align the catheter tip with the one or more satellite targets to perform an intraluminal procedure.
The present disclosure relates to methods, devices and systems for thermal cycling of a microfluidic cartridge comprising a transparent heat sink and/or a flexible thermal spreader to seal one or more channels on the microfluidic cartridge.
An image processing method and apparatus is disclosed and includes obtaining a plurality of images of an image capture region captured by a plurality of image capture devices location at different positions around the image capture region, generating a predetermined number of gaussians using the plurality of captured images based on points in a 3D representation of the image capture region, generating an initial number splats for the given scene, wherein each splat includes certain number of the predetermined gaussians, optimizing the number of splats using at least one optimization parameter, compressing the number of optimized splats into a file; and transmitting the compressed filed to at least one external apparatus that decompresses and displays the compressed file to view, one the external apparatus, the 3D image of the image capture region.
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H04N 21/2347 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs involving video stream encryption
H04N 21/435 - Processing of additional data, e.g. decrypting of additional data or reconstructing software from modules extracted from the transport stream
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AUTONOMOUS DRIVING OR NAVIGATION FOR A CONTINUUM ROBOT OR ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing navigation planning, autonomous driving/navigation, movement detection, and/or control for a continuum robot are provided herein. Examples of such planning, autonomous navigation, movement detection, and/or control include, but are not limited to, navigation planning and/or autonomous navigation of one or more portions of a continuum robot towards a particular target, movement detection of the continuum robot, Follow-The-Leader smoothing, and/or state change(s) for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve reduced mental and physical burden and improved ease of use.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
Disclosed are methods and devices for air purification using photocatalytic oxidation that include an air purification device that includes an inlet; a first chamber including at least one first emitter and at least one filter media, with the at least one first emitter configured to irradiate at least a surface of the at least one filter media; a second chamber configured to receive air from the first chamber, with the second chamber including at least one second emitter; at least one plate provided in the second chamber; and an exhaust formed on the second side of the second chamber, with the at least one second emitter being configured to irradiate at least a portion of the at least one plate, and with the second chamber being configured to induce cyclonic air flow therein.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
An apparatus and method is provided that generates a hand model for use in training a gesture recognition model that recognizes a hand gesture in a video data stream. The apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors that, upon execution of the instructions stored in memory, are configured identify digit vectors of a hand captured in video data by an image capture apparatus, normalize each identified digit, generate a feature matrix by determining a feature associated with each normalized identified digit with respect to each other normalized identified digits, flatten the generated feature matrix into a feature vector representing a state of the hand skeleton, and train a machine learning model based on the flattened feature matrix.
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
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Apparatus, Methods and Systems for Fail Safe in Optical Coherence Tomography
Apparatus, methods and systems relating to fluorescence imaging, and more particularly, to reducing or eliminating injuries by a catheter in fluorescence spectroscopy systems, as well as optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems.
Some embodiments of a system comprise a cleaning-fluid-supply reservoir that is configured to store cleaning fluid; one or more cleaning-fluid-supply conduits that are configured to convey cleaning fluid from the console to a printhead; a first pump that is configured to supply cleaning fluid from the cleaning-fluid-supply reservoir to the one or more cleaning-fluid-supply conduits; a cleaning-fluid-collection reservoir; a fluid collector, wherein the fluid collector is detached from the cleaning-fluid-collection reservoir and is moveable independent of the cleaning-fluid-collection reservoir; a cleaning-fluid return conduit that is configured to convey liquid from the fluid collector to the cleaning-fluid-collection reservoir; one or more printhead-communication cables that are configured to connect to a printhead and supply electrical signals to the printhead; one or more memories; and one or more processors that are in communication with the one or more memories.
Method and system for generating predicted trajectories for navigating a catheter through a lumen, the system including: a steerable catheter including a proximal end, a distal end, a catheter tip, and a tool channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end; an imaging device disposed within the steerable catheter; a console including a system controller, a display controller, and a display; and a navigation module configured to: receive preoperative data and multiple consecutive images from the imaging device from the system controller, and output information based on the received preoperative data and the multiple consecutive images, the information including at least one of: a location, a direction, or a recommended trajectory for navigating the catheter through the lumen.
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
Provided are an apparatus and method for use of same, the apparatus including a bendable body including a hollow extending a length thereof, with the hollow having a wall formed about at least a part thereof; and at least one support wire extending in the hollow. A distal end of the at least one support wire is anchored to the wall, with proximal portions of the at least one support wire being slideably situated in the hollow. At the proximal end of the bendable body, a proximal end of the at least one support wire is attached to at least one of a spring and a force controller. The at least one support wire provides a restoring force to prevent kinking of the bendable body.
There is provided a valve design for use in a microfluidic cartridge and a method of filling a microfluidic cartridge wherein a reaction chamber can be sealed such that the accidental entrapment of air at the sealing interface is prevented.
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Downloadable application programming interface (API) software; downloadable software for use in controlling cameras; downloadable software for creating, managing, and switching custom video scenes; downloadable software for processing images; downloadable software for audio processing; downloadable software for image correction; downloadable software for ingesting, processing, and distributing video streams and digital assets; downloadable software for managing cloud-native applications; downloadable software for 3D volumetric video capture; downloadable software for enabling spatial computing experiences; downloadable software for video aggregation; downloadable software for video distribution; downloadable computer software and components for use in third-party hardware for camera control and imaging intelligence; downloadable middleware for software application integration; downloadable software for the design, development, and deployment of workflow orchestration; downloadable software featuring technology in the nature of a visual collaboration platform to allow users to collaborate with one another in real-time; downloadable modular software suite for use in building custom visual solutions; downloadable computer server software for aggregation, processing, synchronization, and secure distribution of multiple video streams and digital assets Application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software; non-downloadable software for use in controlling cameras; non-downloadable software for creating, managing, and switching custom video scenes; non-downloadable software for processing images; non-downloadable software for audio processing; non-downloadable software for image correction; non-downloadable software for ingesting, processing, and distributing video streams and digital assets; non-downloadable software for managing cloud-native applications; non-downloadable software for 3D volumetric video capture; non-downloadable software for enabling spatial computing experiences; non-downloadable software for video aggregation; non-downloadable software for video distribution; non-downloadable computer software and components for use in third-party hardware for camera control and imaging intelligence; non-downloadable middleware for software application integration; non-downloadable software featuring technology in the nature of a visual collaboration platform to allow users to collaborate with one another in real-time; non-downloadable modular software suite for use in building custom visual solutions; non-downloadable computer server software for aggregation, processing, synchronization, and secure distribution of multiple video streams and digital assets; Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for data analytics; Non-downloadable software for volumetric video capture; Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for creating and integrating computer models; Platform as a service (PAAS) services featuring computer software platforms for building specialized frontend frameworks for user interfaces; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring non-downloadable, cloud-hosted, fully managed software for the design, development, and deployment of workflow orchestration
An optical connection system comprises a fiber optic connector, a fiber optic adapter, and a guide sleeve. The guide sleeve is coupleable with the fiber optic adapter and includes a plurality of flexible members configured to guide the fiber optic connector into the fiber optic adapter to engage the fiber optic connector with the fiber optic adapter.
Disclosed is a catheter, a method for operation and a method of fabrication thereof. The catheter includes a proximal section, a distal section, a main lumen, and at least one subsidiary lumen with a pattern provided along a longitudinal length of at least one portion of the distal section, the pattern being cut into at least part of a circumference of the distal section to vary bendability of the distal section.
One or more devices, systems, methods and storage mediums for performing calibration (ex vivo and/or in vivo), sheath detection, and/or performing intravascular imaging and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) while detecting and/or characterizing one or more tissues are provided. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, capsules and needles (e.g., a biopsy needle). Preferably, the intravascular imaging devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums involve calibration and/or sheath detection feature(s) and/or include or involve a method, such as, but not limited to, using one or more images to detect and/or characterize the one or more tissues and/or to perform coregistration. Calibrated (ex vivo and/or in vivo) catheters or probes, devices, or systems may be used for improved imaging.
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Downloadable application programming interface (API) software; downloadable software for use in controlling cameras; downloadable software for creating, managing, and switching custom video scenes; downloadable software for processing images; downloadable software for audio processing; downloadable software for image correction; downloadable software for ingesting, processing, and distributing video streams and digital assets; downloadable software for managing cloud-native applications; downloadable software for 3D volumetric video capture; downloadable software for enabling spatial computing experiences; downloadable software for video aggregation; downloadable software for video distribution; downloadable computer software and components for use in third-party hardware for camera control and imaging intelligence; downloadable middleware for software application integration; downloadable software for the design, development, and deployment of workflow orchestration; downloadable software featuring technology in the nature of a visual collaboration platform to allow users to collaborate with one another in real-time; downloadable modular software suite for use in building custom visual solutions; downloadable computer server software for aggregation, processing, synchronization, and secure distribution of multiple video streams and digital assets Application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software; non-downloadable software for use in controlling cameras; non-downloadable software for creating, managing, and switching custom video scenes; non-downloadable software for processing images; non-downloadable software for audio processing; non-downloadable software for image correction; non-downloadable software for ingesting, processing, and distributing video streams and digital assets; non-downloadable software for managing cloud-native applications; non-downloadable software for 3D volumetric video capture; non-downloadable software for enabling spatial computing experiences; non-downloadable software for video aggregation; non-downloadable software for video distribution; non-downloadable computer software and components for use in third-party hardware for camera control and imaging intelligence; non-downloadable middleware for software application integration; non-downloadable software featuring technology in the nature of a visual collaboration platform to allow users to collaborate with one another in real-time; non-downloadable modular software suite for use in building custom visual solutions; non-downloadable computer server software for aggregation, processing, synchronization, and secure distribution of multiple video streams and digital assets; Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for data analytics; Non-downloadable software for volumetric video capture; Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for creating and integrating computer models; Platform as a service (PAAS) services featuring computer software platforms for building specialized frontend frameworks for user interfaces; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring non-downloadable, cloud-hosted, fully managed software for the design, development, and deployment of workflow orchestration
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FRACTIONAL FLOW RESERVE CALCULATION METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND STORAGE MEDIUMS
One or more devices, systems, methods and storage mediums for optical imaging medical devices, such as, but not limited to, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), single mode OCT, and/or multi-modal OCT apparatuses and systems, and methods and storage mediums for use with same, for viewing, controlling, updating, and emphasizing one or more imaging modalities and/or for calculating one or more Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) values or measurements are provided herein. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, and endoscopes. Techniques provided herein improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and achieve imaging devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden, that cost less, and that improve ease of use.
An apparatus and method of controlling a display of a client device connected to an online communication session is provided and includes receiving, at a communication server from a client device, display control information assets that identify a display format and content streams being displayed on the client device operating in a first communication mode, distributing, by the communication server, the provided control information to at least one other client device determined to be operating in the first communication mode, and using, by the at least one other client device operating in the first communication mode, the distributed control information to obtain content streams and cause a user interface on the at least one other client device to have a same format and same content as the client device.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
A purpose is to provide a protein crosslinking agent which can be easily used. A protein crosslinking agent for a protein having a β-sheet structure is provided, comprising a structural unit derived from one selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol, polyamine, polyamide, polyester and polyether, and a group containing an aromatic ring, wherein the group containing an aromatic ring has at least one selected from the group consisting of a benzothiazole group, a benzoxazole group, a benzimidazole group and a naphthylazo group, each of which may have a substituent.
C09J 189/00 - Adhesives based on proteinsAdhesives based on derivatives thereof
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C08F 8/34 - Introducing sulfur atoms or sulfur-containing groups
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
C09J 5/00 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers
A purpose is to impart a function a protein having a β-sheet structure by using a material having a small molecular size. A modifying reagent for a protein having a β-sheet structure is provided, comprising a structure derived from a biomolecule and a group containing an aromatic ring, wherein the group containing the aromatic ring may has at least one selected from the group consisting of a benzothiazole group, a benzoxazole group, a benzimidazole group, and a naphthylazo group, each may have a substituent, the structure derived from the biomolecule includes a structure derived from one selected from a group consisting of an enzyme, an antibody, an antigen, a peptide, a polynucleotide, an oligonucleotide, a ligand, an enzyme substrate, a biotin, and a catecholamine.
A server is provided and comprises one or more processors; and one or more memories storing instructions that, when executed, configures the one or more processors, to receive a series of images including at least one user captured by an image capture apparatus and provide a user interface that enables initiation of an online meeting in response to detecting, in the received series of images, that one of the at least one users has performed a predetermined gesture indicative of the user being physically present in a particular space.
An image processing apparatus for determining the aspect of ratio of a planar rectangular region located in three dimensions is provided and is configured to capture a two-dimensional projection of the planar rectangular region located in three dimensions, determine four corners of the rectangular region in the two-dimensional projection, estimate an aspect ratio of the planar rectangular region located in three dimensions based on the four corners of the rectangular region in the two-dimensional projection, and render, via a graphical user display, a rendered rectangular form of the two-dimensional projection of the planar rectangular region located in three dimensions corrected for geometric projection distortions in a rectangular form on the graphical user display, wherein the rendered rectangular form has the estimated aspect ratio.
An image processing apparatus is provided and is configured to generate a second corrected image by using an average first corrected images, extracting one or more regions of the average first corrected images indicative of motion in the exacted image data; combining the extracted one or more regions with the first corrected image; generate a binary mask of the second corrected image, the binary mask having a region indicative of motion replaced using an average of a predetermined number of binary masks; generate a filtered image based on the binary mask of the second corrected image and the second corrected image; generate a third corrected image by performing second image correction processing on the filtered image; and perform blending processing that combines the third corrected image with the first corrected image to generate a final corrected image.
According to the present disclosure, a method and apparatus for automatically laying out buttons in a user interface corresponding to regions in a provided template includes obtaining a template, determining connected regions in the template to be associated with a set of user actions, determining locations of user interface buttons to be shown to the user for each respective connected region, associating the user interface buttons with a set of user actions, drawing the user interface buttons over the template as a user interface, and rendering the user interface.
One or more devices, systems, methods and storage mediums for performing photo-bleaching and/or performing intravascular imaging and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) while detecting and/or characterizing one or more tissues are provided. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, capsules and needles (e.g., a biopsy needle). Preferably, the intravascular imaging devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums involve photo-bleaching feature(s) and/or include or involve a method, such as, but not limited to, using one or more images to detect and/or characterize the one or more tissues and/or to perform coregistration. Photo-bleached devices or systems may be used for improved imaging, including for fluorescence devices or systems.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 90/30 - Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
Provided are a molded body containing fibroin and method for manufacture thereof. The molded body includes a first region located at a surface of the molded body, and a second region located at least 0.1 mm beneath the surface of the molded body, with a degree of crystallization of the molded body at the first region being at least 60%, and the degree of crystallization of the molded body at the second region being between 35% and 50%.
C08L 89/00 - Compositions of proteinsCompositions of derivatives thereof
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D01F 4/02 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of proteinsManufacture thereof from fibroin
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DEVICE FOR AUTONOMOUS LITHOTRIPSY AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS THEREFOR
THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventor
Athanasiou, Lampros
King, Franklin
Hata, Nobuhiko
Kobayashi, Satoshi
Masaki, Fumitaro
Wollin, Daniel Arthur
Abstract
Disclosed are a device and a method of autonomous stone ablation during laser lithotripsy, the method including inserting a catheter into a lumen; navigating the catheter through the lumen along an insertion trajectory; obtaining at least one image of an object within the lumen; segmenting the at least one image; determining a size of the object; and in response to the size exceeding or being equal to a predetermined size: defining a region of lasing of the object, aligning a tip of the catheter with the region of lasing, and performing lithotripsy.
A61B 18/24 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser the beam being directed along or through a flexible conduit, e.g. an optical fibreHand-pieces therefor with a catheter
A61B 18/26 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser the beam being directed along or through a flexible conduit, e.g. an optical fibreHand-pieces therefor for producing a shock wave, e.g. laser lithotripsy
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventor
Masaki, Fumitaro
Kato, Takahisa
Hata, Nobuhiko
Kobayashi, Satoshi
King, Franklin
Ninni, Brian
Wollin, Daniel Arthur
Kibel, Adam Stuart
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for steering a continuum robot through an anatomy, including receiving an identification of a first target location; inserting the continuum robot into the anatomy; steering, during a first navigation, the continuum robot along a first path toward the first target location; storing, in a memory, location data of a plurality of points along the first path; receiving a selection of at least two points of the plurality of points; editing location data of the selected at least two points; and steering, during a second navigation, the continuum robot along a second path toward a second target location, with the second path differing from the first path based on the edit of the location data of the selected at least two points.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventor
Masaki, Fumitaro
Kato, Takahisa
Ninni, Brian
Hata, Nobuhiko
King, Franklin
Abstract
Examples of autonomous navigation, movement detection, and/or control include, but are not limited to, autonomous navigation of one or more portions of a continuum robot towards a particular target, movement detection of the continuum robot, Follow-The-Leader smoothing, and/or state change(s) for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
Provided is a lactic acid sensor exhibiting high sensitivity with a small amount of an enzyme, wherein deactivation of lactate oxidase on a support is prevented. The lactic acid sensor comprises an insulating substrate, an electrode formed on the insulating substrate, and a reagent layer formed on at least part of the electrode, wherein the reagent layer includes lactate oxidase, fibroin, and a support.
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
A catheter kit includes a catheter unit and a catheter case. The catheter unit includes a linear member, a frame guiding the linear member, a first bendable portion that bends when a first linear member of the linear member is driven, and an intermediate portion that supports between the first bendable portion and the frame. An accommodation space that accommodates the catheter unit is provided in the catheter case. A restriction portion is provided in the accommodation space, the restriction portion is used to, when the catheter unit and a base unit including a driving source that drives the linear member are coupled to each other, calibrate a coupled state between the linear member and the driving source.
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing robotic control and/or using force and/or force difference determination(s) to estimate/determine exerted force by using wire force information are provided herein. Examples include, but are not limited to, use with a continuum robot or catheter having at least one independently manipulatable, bendable section for advancement through a passage, without contacting fragile element(s) within the passage, where one or more driving wires of the catheter have force(s) and/or force difference(s) to be determined/estimated. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for bronchial or other medical applications. Techniques provided herein also improve processing, imaging, and catheter control efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
Disclosed are an apparatus and method for medical applications and, more particularly, a hub attachment collar applicable for safe disconnect of guide tools and devices used in medical procedures, including in robotic medical procedures, with such guide tools and devices including catheters, cameras, and endoscopes.
Disclosed are a robotic apparatus, a catheter and method for use, with a push-pull assembly that includes a pusher hypotube with a distal end extending towards the continuum robot, a proximal end extending towards the controller, and a hollow extending through at least a part of a longitudinal length thereof; a support sleeve with a proximal end slidably maintained within the hollow; and a driving wire with a proximal end affixed to the pusher hypotube and a portion extending through the support sleeve. A deformable member may be positioned within a portion of the hollow that surrounds at least a portion of the driving wire, with the deformable member maintaining at least one of a uniform inner diameter and/or a uniform outer diameter when compressed. The deformable member may be formed of metal with a predetermined pattern that surrounds at least at part of the hub hypotube.
An apparatus including a controller; a bendable device 200 having one or more bending segments, each bending segment being controlled by one or more control wires; and a modular actuator assembly with a plurality of modular actuator elements and a base, wherein each modular actuator element is removably attached to the base and is configured to drive a single control wire.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC POLYMERS, AND MOLDED BODIES, AND MOLDS FOR MOLDING OF THE ORGANIC POLYMERS
The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a molded body with sufficient strength by heating and pressurizing in a mold, and to provide a molded body. Therefore, a method for molding an organic polymer, including externally heating the organic polymer, applying ultrasonic waves to the organic polymer, and pressurizing the organic polymer, wherein the start of the application to the organic polymer is performed after the start of the heating is provided.
The present disclosure relates to a fibroin molding method and a molded body provided therefrom, that enables easy release from a mold even in the case of a complicated mold shape. In the provided method, fibroin film is heated and pressurized inside a mold and is then heat-treated outside the mold.
An apparatus can include an actuator configured to move a wire along a longitudinal direction, a tractor that is connected to the wire and is configured to move the wire along the longitudinal direction, a driving unit, a first arm connected to the driving unit that drives the first arm to the longitudinal direction, a board connected to the first arm, a second arm connected to the wire, a plurality of sensors that can include at least a first sensor and a second sensor arranged at a different position from each other along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, at least one positional sensor configured to detect light from the board, a support member configured to support at least one positional sensor, and a breakaway mechanism that can include a breakaway connector configured to connect and disconnect the first arm and the second arm.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
46.
MULTI-LAYER OUTER COVER FOR BENDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
The present disclosure relates to a bendable medical device with a skeleton structure, driving wires, and a multi-layer outer cover. This multi-layer cover includes, from an interior face to an exterior face: an inner polymer tube which contacts the skeleton structure, a mesh tubular structure comprising a mesh which covers the inner polymer tube, and an outer polymer tube which contacts the mesh tubular structure.
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing robotic control and/or for manufacturing and/or using a catheter having a tip are provided herein. Examples of such control, catheter manufacturing and use include, but are not limited to, correction of one or more sections or portions of a continuum robot as the continuum robot is moved. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for bronchial or other medical applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing, imaging, and catheter control efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
Disclosed are a robotic apparatus, a catheter and method for use, with a push-pull assembly that includes a pusher hypotube with a distal end extending towards the continuum robot, a proximal end extending towards the controller, and a hollow extending through at least a part of a longitudinal length thereof; a support sleeve with a proximal end slidably maintained within the hollow; and a driving wire with a proximal end affixed to the pusher hypotube and a portion extending through the support sleeve. A deformable member may be positioned within a portion of the hollow that surrounds at least a portion of the driving wire, with the deformable member maintaining at least one of a uniform inner diameter and/or a uniform outer diameter when compressed. The deformable member may be formed of metal with a predetermined pattern that surrounds at least at part of the hub hypotube.
Disclosed are a robotic apparatus, a catheter and a continuum robot hub for use with same, and a methods for use and manufacture. The continuum robot hub includes a distal end, a proximal end, a section extending from the distal end to the proximal end, and a plurality of hub guide channels that each extend across a distal pitch diameter change and a proximal pitch diameter change along an exterior surface of the section. The distal pitch diameter change extends from the distal end along a first length of the hub, and the proximal pitch diameter change extends from a proximal end of the distal pitch diameter change along a second length of the hub.
Disclosed are an apparatus and method for medical applications and, more particularly, a hub attachment collar applicable for safe disconnect of guide tools and devices used in medical procedures, including in robotic medical procedures, with such guide tools and devices including catheters, cameras, and endoscopes.
An apparatus includes a controller; a bendable device having one or more bending segments, each bending segment being configured to bend, rotate, or translate by pulling or pushing a set of drive wires; an actuator device having a plurality of driving portions, each drive wire being connected to a driving portion, each driving portion having a driving source connected to a force sensor configured to detect force of the drive wire and generate an analog force signal in response to the detected force; one or more ADC, wherein the analog force signals of the set of drive wires are generated and communicated to a single ADC configured to convert the analog force signals to digital force signals, the digital force signals being serially communicated to the controller, wherein the controller drives the driving sources based on the digital force signals.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
G01L 5/22 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
Disclosed are a multi-part body for supporting a plurality of longitudinal members for operation of a continuum robot, the body including a first part, a first plurality of nodes formed on or through the first part and surrounding a longitudinal axis; a second part; a second plurality of nodes formed on or through the second part and surrounding the longitudinal axis; and grooves formed along a longitudinal axis by joining the first part to the second part and aligning the first plurality of nodes with the second plurality of nodes.
Provided herein is a robot apparatus, system and method of use. The robot system may comprise a bendable body having a plurality of steerable segments, a display, and a controller, where the controller controls actuation of the steerable segments based on an input data. The controller may provide a display that provides information to the user about the various bending modes, and the controller may change the bending mode based on information from the bendable body.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
A61B 10/04 - Endoscopic instruments, e.g. catheter-type instruments
54.
Flexible PCB Camera for Bendable Medical Apparatus
A flexible PCB camera and a printed circuit board having an active portion, a flexible portion and a connection portion, wherein the flexible portion is located between the active portion and the connection portion, wherein the flexible PCB camera and the printed circuit board are configured to be inserted into the hollow chamber of an articulated medical device for traversing and capturing images through a hollow core of an apparatus that is capable of large degrees of maneuverability through small spaces of a patient to reach a target and illumination of the target for image sensor capture.
A continuum robot having independently manipulateable bendable section for advancing the robot through a passage, without contacting fragile elements within the passage, wherein the robot incorporates a system, method and apparatus for transitioning between modes for ease of use by a physician, as well as a transitional park mode for ensuring correct manipulation of the continuum robot.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
An articulated medical device having a hollow core, wherein the device is capable of maneuvering through cavities to reach a target with minimal invasiveness, and once the medical device has reached the target, allowing a medical tool to be guided through the hollow cavity for facilitating medical procedures, including endoscopes, cameras, and catheters, at the target.
An apparatus includes a bendable body including at least a distal bending portion and a proximal bending portion, a first driving mechanism for bending the distal bending portion, a second driving mechanism for bending the proximal bending portion, a controller that controls the first driving mechanism to bend the distal bending portion and controls the second driving mechanism to bend the proximal bending portion, and a receiving unit that receives a command on an amount of bending of part or all of the bending portions. The controller is configured to switch between first control for bending only the distal bending portion according to the command received by the receiving unit and second control for bending the distal bending portion and the proximal bending portion so that the distal bending portion and the proximal bending portion have constant curvature according to the command received by the receiving unit.
The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a molded article with improved molding ability of fibroin, wherein the process comprises placing a powder containing a fibroin and a compound having two or more functional groups of a guanidyl group or an amino group and having carbon chains of three to six carbons between the functional groups into a mold, and compressing the powder in the mold with a piston.
The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a molded article in which the molding ability of a protein is improved. Also provided is a composition for molding consisting of at least a mixture of a protein and a pyrolytic water discharge substance is compressed to produce a molded article.
A medical apparatus (100) includes a medical device (108) with bending sections and a distal end, at least one imaging device (110) at the distal end, at least one sensor (112), and at least one processor (201) which performs receiving input data input data from user input, the imaging device (110), the sensor (112), or combinations thereof, determining a bending plane and a bending angle of the distal end of the medical device (108), predicting location movement and position of the bending sections based on input data, displaying an image view based on the input data and displaying the predicted location movement and position of the bending sections on the image view.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
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METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANIPULATING A MEDICAL DEVICE
A continuum robot having at least two independently manipulatable bendable section for advancing the robot through a passage, without contacting fragile elements within the passage, wherein the robot incorporates a system, method and apparatus including a ‘relax mode’ capable of relaxing at least one of the bendable sections, allowing the bendable section to conform to the surrounding anatomy.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A breakaway apparatus (100) according to some embodiments can include an actuator, a medical device, and a breakaway connection coupling the actuator and the medical device, the breakaway connection having an actuator portion on the actuator and a medical device portion on the medical device. The actuator portion can include an actuator support (110), an actuator side ferromagnetic block (116), and a slider element (126). The medical device portion can include a medical device support, a medical device side ferromagnetic block, and a slider element. At least one of the actuator side ferromagnetic block and the medical device side ferromagnetic block includes a magnet, and the actuator is coupled to the medical device by a magnetic coupling force. The actuator will decouple from the medical device when a decoupling force is greater than a predetermined amount.
THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventor
Masaki, Fumitaro
Ninni, Brian
King, Franklin
Hata, Nobuhiko
Abstract
A system for, display controller connected to, and a method of, operating a robotic catheter system which is configured to manipulate a catheter having one or more bending segments along the catheter's length and a catheter tip at the distal end thereof, and which includes an actuator unit coupled to the bending segments via one or more drive wires arranged along a wall of the catheter. The method comprising: inserting at least part of the catheter into a lumen along an insertion trajectory that spans from an insertion point to a target; causing the actuator unit to actuate at least one of the one or more drive wires to align the catheter tip with the target; determining the position and/or orientation of the catheter tip with respect to the target; and displaying information about an accuracy of alignment between the catheter tip with respect to the target.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
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TISSUE CHARACTERIZATION IN ONE OR MORE IMAGES, SUCH AS IN INTRAVASCULAR IMAGES, USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
e.g.e.g., a biopsy needle). Preferably, the intravascular imaging devices, systems methods and storage mediums include or involve a method, such as, but not limited to, using one image, such as a carpet view, to detect and/or characterize the one or more tissues and/or to perform coregistration. Examples of identified or detected tissues include calcium, lipids, and other types of tissue.
The device 1 includes a main body drive portion (300) including a plurality of driving sources (M11 to M33), a base unit (200) including a coupling device (21) connected to the main body drive portion, a bendable unit (100) detachably attached to the base unit, and a detection unit configured to detect the coupling portions. In the above configuration, the driving sources are driven, and coupling is detected by sensors.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A continuum robot having at least two independently manipulateable bendable section for advancing the robot through a passage, without contacting fragile elements within the passage, wherein the robot incorporates a system, method and apparatus for rapid removal of the catheter in emergency situations. The continuum robot including a first bending section having a distal end and a proximal end wherein the first bending section is bent by at least one wire; a driver that drives the at least one wire; and a controller that controls a driving amount of the wire, wherein, the driver further comprises a safe mode that disengages the driver from the at least one wire.
A robotic catheter system and methods for implementing corrective actions during use thereof. A method comprises: providing a catheter that has one or more bendable segments and a catheter tip, inserting the catheter into a bodily lumen and navigating the catheter through the lumen along an insertion trajectory while an actuation unit applies an actuation force to the one or more bendable segments; recording a navigation parameter in relation to the insertion trajectory while the catheter is moved through the lumen, displaying, on a display, a graphical representation of the navigation parameter relative to a threshold value indicative of a location along the insertion trajectory where a navigation error of the catheter can occur or has occurred; and outputting to the display an interactive user-guide showing one or more than one corrective actions that can be taken to correct and/or prevent the navigation error.
One or more devices, systems, methods and storage mediums for performing intravascular imaging and/or optical coherence tomography (OCT) while detecting and/or characterizing one or more tissues are provided. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, capsules and needles (e.g., a biopsy needle). Preferably, the intravascular imaging devices, systems methods and storage mediums include or involve a method, such as, but not limited to, using one image, such as a carpet view, to detect and/or characterize the one or more tissues and/or to perform coregistration. Examples of identified or detected tissues include calcium, lipids, and other types of tissue.
Provided are an imaging optical system and measurement device for guiding light reflected from a retina to at least one imaging device, the system and device having a first polarization-selective diffractive (PSD) optical element and a second PSD optical element, with the retina, the first PSD optical element, and the second optical PSD element are positioned along an optical path. When emitted by the first PSD optical element, the light is diffracted by a first diffraction angle and, when emitted by the second PSD optical element, the light is diffracted by a second diffraction angle that is opposite to the first angle.
Provided are a measuring device and an illumination device that may include a light source, one or more optical elements configured to polarize light from the light source, at least one imaging element, and an optical system configured to form an image of a retina illuminated by light polarized by the one or more optical elements, wherein the image is formed in the at least one imaging element. Light polarized by the one or more optical elements may include at least a first illumination light with a first polarization state and a second illumination light with a second polarization state, and at least a part of an illumination region of the first illumination light and an illumination region of the second illumination light are different.
A61B 3/12 - Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients perceptions or reactions for looking at the eye fundus, e.g. ophthalmoscopes
A61B 3/14 - Arrangements specially adapted for eye photography
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable cloud-based visual intelligence software platform for use with large scale cultivators in monitoring and analyzing the health and growth of crops
72.
ELECTROCONDUCTIVE FILM, SENSOR DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTROCONDUCTIVE FILM
Provided are a fibroin film having an electroconductive wiring pattern with high fixability, a sensor device, and a biological sensor device. Specifically, provided is an electroconductive film including: a base material containing fibroin; and electroconductive wiring containing a plurality of electroconductive particles, wherein the electroconductive wiring includes: a permeation portion formed of the electroconductive particles in a permeation layer in which the electroconductive particles have permeated the base material; and a non-permeation portion formed of the electroconductive particles prevented from permeating the base material.
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums using artificial intelligence application(s) using an apparatus or system that uses and/or controls one or more imaging modalities, such as, but not limited to, angiography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Multi-modality OCT, near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF), OCT-NIRF, near-infrared auto-fluorescence (NIRAF), OCT-NIRAF, etc. are provided herein. Examples of AI applications discussed herein, include, but are not limited to, using one or more of: AI coregistration, AI marker detection, deep or machine learning, computer vision or image recognition task(s), keypoint detection, feature extraction, model training, input data preparation techniques, input mapping to the model, post-processing, and/or interpretation of output data, one or more types of machine learning models (including, but not limited to, segmentation, regression, combining or repeating regression and/or segmentation), marker detection success rates, and/or coregistration success rates to improve or optimize marker detection and/or coregistration.
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
A61B 6/12 - Arrangements for detecting or locating foreign bodies
A61B 6/46 - Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient
A61B 6/50 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
There is provided a navigation system, a medical system, a method of use, and media for using in navigation of a bendable medical device. The system and method comprises a display device and a controller, where the controller is configured to display on the display device an image of a biological lumen imaged from the distal end of a bendable medical device; and a representation of an airway structure. The representation of the airway structure includes: a navigation path through at least a portion of the airways; and a guidance reference plane located perpendicular to navigation path and located at an insertion depth of the distal end of the bendable medical device.
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing robotic control, correction, adjustment, and/or smoothing for a continuum robot are provided herein. Examples of such control, correction, adjustment, and/or smoothing include, but are not limited to, correction of one or more sections or portions of a continuum robot as the continuum robot is moved, state transition(s) or change(s), and path smoothing for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
An apparatus that communicates with an image capture apparatus configured to capture video data is provided. The apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors that, upon execution of the instructions stored in the one or more memories, are configured to receive video data from the image capture apparatus, identify at least one subject in the received video data that is in a predetermined pose, identify a first position on the subject identified as being in the predetermined pose, generate a pose region surrounding the identified subject having the identified first position, generate a search region that includes a portion of the identified subject proximate to the first position, search within the search region for a gesture being performed by the one or more subjects, and execute a processing operation corresponding to the detected gesture.
G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a patternLocating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
G06V 20/40 - ScenesScene-specific elements in video content
G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
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MEDICAL APPARATUS WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing robotic control and/or using support structure for avoiding/reducing buckling are provided herein. Examples include, but are not limited to, use with a continuum robot or catheter having at least one independently manipulatable, bendable section for advancement through a passage, without contacting fragile element(s) within the passage, where one or more driving wires of the robot or catheter have a support structure for driving wire kink/buckling prevention. The support structure may extend from a hub to the bendable section(s). Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for bronchial or other medical applications. Techniques provided herein also improve processing, imaging, and catheter control efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
Provided is a method whereby a biological sample can be stained with a staining solution discharged by an inkjet system. Provided is a staining method characterized by comprising a step for discharging a liquid composition containing water, a surfactant, and at least one selected from a ligand protein having specificity to a target in a biological sample, and an amino acid and its salts from a liquid discharge head of an inkjet system and applying the liquid composition to the biological sample.
Disclosed are methods and devices for air purification using photocatalytic oxidation that include an air purification device that includes an inlet; a first chamber including at least one first emitter and at least one filter media, with the at least one first emitter configured to irradiate at least a surface of the at least one filter media; a second chamber configured to receive air from the first chamber, with the second chamber including at least one second emitter; at least one plate provided in the second chamber; and an exhaust formed on the second side of the second chamber, with the at least one second emitter being configured to irradiate at least a portion of the at least one plate, and with the second chamber being configured to induce cyclonic air flow therein.
Disclosed are a molded body and method for manufacture of same, with the molded body including fibroin having high impact strength and flexural properties, the molded body being capable of maintaining impact strength and flexural properties over a long period of time, with the molded body including 80 parts or more by weight of fibroin, with the fibroin including fibrous fibroin and non-fibrous fibroin.
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B29C 70/12 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of short length, e.g. in the form of a mat
B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
Provided herein is a robot apparatus, system and method of use. The robot system may comprise a bendable body having a plurality of steerable segments and a controller, where the controller controls actuation of the steerable segments based on an input data. In some embodiments, the input data is at least one of: a target bend, or a data representation of target bend. In some embodiments, the input data of operation mode may be the selection of a Distributed bending mode, wherein the controller is configured to move the at least one proximal drive wire and the at least one distal drive wire simultaneously.
Disclosed are a molded body and method for manufacture of same, with the molded body including fibroin having high impact strength and flexural properties, the molded body being capable of maintaining impact strength and flexural properties over a long period of time, with the molded body including 80 parts or more by weight of fibroin, with the fibroin including fibrous fibroin and non-fibrous fibroin.
An apparatus and control method is provided and controls the issuance of a meeting invitation for an online meeting which allows for meetings to be established and initiated more smoothly. Accordingly the apparatus and method includes receiving a captured video from a camera capturing a meeting room, detecting one or more face regions from the captured video of the meeting room, searching for email addresses corresponding to each of the one or more face regions, obtaining time information regarding the online meeting to be held, and performing control for sending a meeting invitation created based on the time information regarding the online meeting to email addresses corresponding to each of the one or more face regions detected from the captured video of the meeting room.
A steerable device has a hub body; a drive wire with a proximal end extending from the hub body; a support sleeve attached to the drive wire, wherein the support sleeve covers the drive wire at the proximal end to the hub body; an insulated clamp rod with a proximal end and a distal end, and having a bore in the distal end that does not extend to the proximal end; a support sleeve is bonded into the bore; and an actuator having an actuator clamp, wherein, when the actuator clamp engages the clamp rod, a length from the distal end of the clamp rod to the actuator clamp is equal to or greater than a predetermined creepage distance, and wherein, when the actuator clamp engages the clamp rod, the proximal end of the support sleeve does not overlap with the distal end of the actuator clamp.
An apparatus including an articulated medical device having a hollow core, capable of large degrees of maneuverability through small cavities to reach a target with minimal invasiveness, an insertion stage configured to move the articulated medical device along an insertion direction, an arm to support the insertion stage, wherein the arm has at least one height change joint to change a height of the insertion stage, and a support platform, wherein the arm can include a plurality of arm joint locks. The apparatus is capable of manual and robotic manipulation.
A system for starting multi online meeting having a client, a server, a first meeting control apparatus associated with a first room, and a second meeting control apparatus associated with a second room. The client requests, to the server, to add another meeting control apparatus to the online meeting which the first meeting control apparatus joins. The server provides access information to the second meeting control apparatus to the client in response to the request from the client. The accesses the second meeting control apparatus based on the access information provided by the server and send the meeting ID to the second meeting control apparatus so that the second meeting control apparatus can join the online meeting. The second meeting control performs a verification process to check if a person is in the second room or not. The second meeting control apparatus joins the online meeting and sends an image captured by an image capture apparatus in the second room to the server after the verification process is passed.
An apparatus is provided that includes at least one memory storing instructions and at least one processor that, upon execution of the instructions stored in at least the one memory, is configured to access to a server to inquire status information of an online meeting with a meeting ID, receive the status information which shows if the online meeting is running or not from the server, select a room for starting the online meeting in a case where the online meeting is not running, receive access information to a meeting control apparatus corresponding to the selected room, and send the meeting ID to the meeting control apparatus so that the meeting control apparatus performs a verification process to check if a person is in the selected room or not to start the online meeting with the meeting ID.
An apparatus is provided and connects to a first server. The apparatus receives a first video stream of a captured image captured by a first camera connected to the first server and receives a second video stream of a part of the captured image captured by the first camera. A participant ID is assigned to the first video stream and a virtual participant ID is assigned to the second video stream.
An apparatus and control method for controlling an online meeting is provided for receiving, from a camera, a captured video of the meeting room, transmitting, via a first server, the captured video of the meeting room to an online meeting client, specifying an ROI (Region Of Interest) in the meeting room, controlling an optical zoom magnification of the camera for capturing a still image of the ROI in the meeting room, and transmitting, via a second server that is different from the first server processing the captured video of the meeting room, the still image that the camera captures after the control for the optical zoom magnification to the online meeting client.
An image processing apparatus is provided and includes one or more processors and one or more memories storing instructions that, when executed, configures the one or more processors, to receive a captured video from a camera capturing a meeting room, extract and store a predefined region of the video as extracted image data, generate a first corrected image by performing first image correction processing on the extracted image data to correct noise and generate a binary mask of the first corrected image, generate a filtered image based on the binary mask of the first corrected image and the first corrected image, generate a second corrected image by performing second image correction processing on the filtered image; and perform blending processing that combines the second corrected image with the first corrected image to generate a final corrected image.
A control apparatus for determining an amount of zoom to be applied in an image frame is provided and incudes identifying an imaging target in an image being captured by an image capture device, determining, based on a current imaging condition, an amount of zoom applied by the image capture device ensuring the imaging target is substantially centered in an image frame, modifying the determined zoom amount in response to a determination that that the determined zoom amount would cause the image capture device to exceed a directional movement limit, providing a control command to the image capture device that controls the image capture device to obtain an image of the imaging target using one of the determined amount of zoom or the modified zoom amount, and controlling the image capture device to capture an image of the imaging target at the zoom level included in the control command.
An articulated medical device having a hollow core, capable of large degrees of maneuverability through small cavities to reach a target with minimal invasiveness, wherein the medical device is capable of manual and robotic manipulation.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
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(1) Cameras, digital cameras, camera lenses, electronic viewfinder for cameras, camera lens adapters, camera lens hoods, camera lens filters, camera flashes, wireless photo and video transmitters for cameras, GPS receivers for cameras, wireless remotes for cameras, camcorders, digital colour printers, inkjet consumer printers, photo printers, portable printers, professional printers, inkjet business printers, copiers, laser consumer printers, laser business printers (1) Retail, wholesale and online sale of cameras, digital cameras, camera lenses, electronic viewfinder for cameras, camera lens adapters, camera lens hoods, camera lens filters, camera flashes, wireless photo and video transmitters for cameras, GPS receivers for cameras, wireless remotes for cameras, camcorders, digital colour printers, inkjet consumer printers, photo printers, portable printers, professional printers, inkjet business printers, copiers, laser consumer printers, laser business printers
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ROBOTIC CATHETER WITH DISTAL GUIDE RING WITH NOTCH
A steerable medical instrument, such as a catheter or endoscope, comprises a tubular body having non-steerable section and steerable sections arranged from a proximal end to a distal end thereof. The tubular body defines a tool channel and a plurality of wire conduits formed along the wall of the tubular body. The steerable section includes wire-guiding members arranged in lengthwise direction alternated with void regions.
Examples of such autonomous navigation, movement detection, and/or control include, but are not limited to, autonomous navigation of one or more portions of a continuum robot towards a particular target, movement detection of the continuum robot, Follow-The-Leader smoothing, and/or state change(s) for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
96.
AUTONOMOUS PLANNING AND NAVIGATION OF A CONTINUUM ROBOT WITH VOICE INPUT
Examples of such autonomous navigation, movement detection, and/or control include, but are not limited to, autonomous navigation of one or more portions of a continuum robot towards a particular target, movement detection of the continuum robot, Follow-The-Leader smoothing, and/or state change(s) for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
97.
DEVICE MOVEMENT DETECTION AND NAVIGATION PLANNING AND/OR AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION FOR A CONTINUUM ROBOT OR ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing navigation planning, autonomous navigation, movement detection, and/or control for a continuum robot are provided herein. Examples of such planning, autonomous navigation, movement detection, and/or control include, but are not limited to, navigation planning and/or autonomous navigation of one or more portions of a continuum robot towards a particular target, movement detection of the continuum robot, Follow-The-Leader smoothing, and/or state change(s) for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve reduced mental and physical burden and improved ease of use.
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(1) Cameras; digital cameras; camera lenses; electronic viewfinder for cameras; camera lens adapters; camera lens hoods; camera lens filters; camera flashes; wireless photo and video transmitters for cameras; GPS receivers for cameras; wireless remotes for cameras; camcorders; digital colour printers, inkjet Consumer printers, Photo Printers, Portable Printers, Professional Printers, Inkjet Business printers, Copiers, Laser Consumer, Laser Business printers (1) Retail, wholesale and online sale of cameras, digital cameras, camera lenses, electronic viewfinder for cameras, camera lens adapters, camera lens hoods, camera lens filters, camera flashes, wireless file transmitters for cameras, GPS receivers for cameras, wireless remotes for cameras, camcorders, digital colour printers, inkjet Consumer printers, Photo Printers, Portable Printers, Professional Printers, Inkjet Business printers, Copiers, Laser Consumer, Laser Business printers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
(1) Cameras; digital cameras; camera lenses; electronic viewfinder for cameras; camera lens adapters; camera lens hoods; camera lens filters; camera flashes; wireless photo and video transmitters for cameras; GPS receivers for cameras; wireless remotes for cameras; camcorders; digital colour printers, inkjet Consumer printers, Photo Printers, Portable Printers, Professional Printers, Inkjet Business printers, Copiers, Laser Consumer, Laser Business printers (1) Retail, wholesale and online sale of cameras, digital cameras, camera lenses, electronic viewfinder for cameras, camera lens adapters, camera lens hoods, camera lens filters, camera flashes, wireless file transmitters for cameras, GPS receivers for cameras, wireless remotes for cameras, camcorders, digital colour printers, inkjet Consumer printers, Photo Printers, Portable Printers, Professional Printers, Inkjet Business printers, Copiers, Laser Consumer, Laser Business printers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
(1) Cameras; digital cameras; camera lenses; electronic viewfinder for cameras; camera lens adapters; camera lens hoods; camera lens filters; camera flashes; wireless photo and video transmitters for cameras; GPS receivers for cameras; wireless remotes for cameras; camcorders; digital colour printers, inkjet Consumer printers, Photo Printers, Portable Printers, Professional Printers, Inkjet Business printers, Copiers, Laser Consumer, Laser Business printers (1) Retail, wholesale and online sale of cameras, digital cameras, camera lenses, electronic viewfinder for cameras, camera lens adapters, camera lens hoods, camera lens filters, camera flashes, wireless file transmitters for cameras, GPS receivers for cameras, wireless remotes for cameras, camcorders, digital colour printers, inkjet Consumer printers, Photo Printers, Portable Printers, Professional Printers, Inkjet Business printers, Copiers, Laser Consumer, Laser Business printers
