University of Michigan

Steven E Harte

Grant H Kruger

Daniel Clauw

Nikhil Theyyunni

Torben K Becker

Bradley Plummer

Ross Kessler

Matthew Tafoya

Chelsea Tafoya

A fully automated ultrasound apparatus includes a sensor or probe which can be initially manually attached to a side of the neck of a patient, an ultrasound interface to control the sensor and periodically acquire raw ultrasound data, a signal and image processing system to autonomously convert the raw ultrasound data into a measurement that is useful to physicians, and a display to relay the current measurements and measurement history to provide data trends. The sensor can include one or more ultrasound transducers built into a housing. A disposable component can serve to secure the sensor to the neck of the patient and to provide a coupling medium between the sensor and the skin of the patient.

Automated ultrasound apparatus and methods to non-invasively monitor fluid responsiveness

A computer-controlled sensory testing system is disclosed that can be used to further pain research and aid in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of pain syndromes. The system includes actuators to deliver pressure/deformation (strain), auditory, olfactory, and other stimuli to a subject. The system includes software to control the delivery of the stimuli. The system is further operable to receive feedback regarding the stimuli received.

Multimodal automated sensory testing system

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Livonia, MI, United States of America

Steven E Harte