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The invention is directed to a method and a device for determining the blood pressure, in which a pressure sensor is applied to an individual's limb to detect the blood pressure prevailing in said limb. According to the present invention, the orientation of the limb is detected by means of an orientation sensing unit, and the detected blood pressure is corrected in an evaluating unit in response to the limb's detected orientation.
1. A method of measuring blood pressure, comprising the steps of:
placing a sphygmomanometer on a subject's wrist;
detecting a wrist orientation while measuring blood pressure; and
evaluating the accuracy of the measured blood pressure based upon the detected wrist orientation.
2. The method of
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9. A wrist sphygmomanometer comprising:
an orientation sensor;
a blood pressure sensor; and
an evaluating unit configured to process signals received from the orientation sensor while processing signals from the blood pressure sensor and configured to evaluate the accuracy of a blood pressure measurement.
10. The wrist sphygmomanometer of
11. The wrist sphygmomanometer of
12. The wrist sphygmomanometer of
13. The wrist sphygmomanometer of
14. A method of measuring blood pressure, comprising the steps of:
placing a sphygmomanometer on a subject's wrist;
detecting a wrist orientation while measuring blood pressure.
evaluating the accuracy of the measured blood pressure based upon the detected wrist orientation; and
displaying an indication of the accuracy of the blood pressure measurement.
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The present application is a continuation of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/582,471, filed on Aug. 15, 2000, which claims priority to PCT/EP98/08429, filed Dec. 23, 1998 and German Patent Application No. 197 57 974.4, filed Dec. 24, 1997.
This invention relates to a method of determining the blood pressure, in which a pressure sensor is applied to an individual's limb to detect the blood pressure prevailing in said limb and also the orientation of said limb by means of an orientation sensing unit provided in a housing of a blood pressure measuring device. The present invention further relates to a blood pressure measuring device having a pressure sensor for generating a pressure signal, an application unit for applying the pressure sensor to an individual's limb, and an evaluation unit for evaluating the pressure signal, with an orientation sensing unit arranged within a housing of the blood pressure measuring device being provided for sensing the orientation of the limb.
Blood pressure measurements taken from an individual's wrist or finger frequently suffer from lack of measurement accuracy and insufficient repeatability. This is attributable to the high measuring sensitivity with respect to variations in the measurement position, that is, the particular position of an individual's wrist joint or finger relative to the position of the heart. To obtain accurate measurement results, known measuring devices require that the measurement be performed at heart level. However, as a rule this requirement is satisfied only by approximation, being considered restricting and impractical by persons subject to the blood pressure measurement. Therefore the measurements invariably have an inherent inaccuracy. In cases where the measurement site deviates from the heart level, the hydrostatic pressure differential corrupts the measurement result by around 0.78 mm Hg/cm. Hence an improper position during a measurement cycle introduces a systematic error. Moreover, any temporary, rather accidental variation of the position which is caused, for example, by trembling or an arm movement, may introduce a second dynamic error referred to as motion artifact, making it considerably more difficult, if not impossible, to perform the algorithmic evaluation of the actual measured quantity.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,779,626 it has been proposed providing for compensation of the hydrostatic component of the blood pressure during a blood pressure measurement on a subject's finger by means of a device providing a counterpressure corresponding to the hydrostatic pressure component. To accomplish this, a fluid reservoir connected by means of a tube with the blood pressure measuring device applied to the finger is attached to the subject's chest at heart level. In this arrangement, the pressure sensor of the measuring device is constructed as a differential pressure sensor measuring the pressure differential between the blood pressure in the finger and the fluid pressure at the end of the tube. Obviously, however, this blood pressure measuring device is awkward to handle and requires complicated manipulations for application. In addition, the tube routed along the subject's body impedes that particular subject's freedom of movement.
DE 296 12 412 U1 describes a blood pressure measuring device which is to be applied to an individual's wrist and has a pendulum arranged in the housing of the blood pressure measuring device. The outside of the pendulum is provided with a color scale, causing a specified color to be visible in dependence on the position in which the individual's arm is bent. In this arrangement manipulation is rendered difficult in that, among other reasons, it is first necessary for the pendulum to die out before a readout can be obtained.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method and a device for determining the blood pressure which affords ease of handling while providing at the same time a high measurement accuracy and sufficient repeatability of the blood pressure measurement.
With regard to the process, this object is accomplished by the present invention in a method of the type initially referred to in that the orientation sensing unit delivers an electrical signal responsive to the detected orientation of the individual's limb, and that this electrical signal is further processed. Owing to the electrical detection of the limb's orientation, a wide variety of further processing options of the electrical signal are possible, affording optimal handling and enhancing the accuracy of blood pressure measurement. The movable component provided in the orientation sensing unit which is, for example, constructed in the manner of a pendulum has a specific natural frequency of oscillation determining a period of oscillation. Depending on the type of movement the patient performs, the orientation sensing unit thus generates an oscillation amplitude of varying magnitude which initially builds up to maximum while requiring a certain time for dying out. Owing to the electrical further processing of the measurement signal, it is thus possible to integrate this signal over time or form an average over the period, so that the signal is attenuated significantly, ultimately enabling it to be read or further utilized because smaller excursions and a shorter dying-out period of the movable element in the orientation sensing unit are produced. Hence this solves a problem which may arise particularly in a very compact orientation sensing unit provided within a housing of a blood pressure measuring device. Further options for further processing the electrical signal will be described hereinafter.
Preferably the detected blood pressure is corrected in an evaluating unit in response to the detected orientation of the individual's limb. With a predetermined alignment of the human body, in particular an upright position of the upper part of the body, the sensing unit is capable of detecting the absolute orientation of the limb in the space, thereby enabling the position of the limb relative to the heart to be determined. Correspondingly, the actual blood pressure measured in the limb may be corrected in response to an electrical orientation signal of the sensing unit, enabling the blood pressure prevailing at heart level to be determined.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the angular position of the subject's limb, in particular the forearm, is detected by means of an inclination sensor, and the detected blood pressure is corrected in response to said angular position. It is in particular possible to detect the inclination of the forearm relative to the horizontal or vertical, which, with the elbow in a predetermined position, for example, a position in which it rests against the upper part of the body, is a measure of the wrist height and hence of the hydrostatic component of the blood pressure in the wrist.
To enable the signals to be processed in simple manner, it is preferable to detect the orientation of the subject's limb and the blood pressure in said limb one after the other. This enables the orientation and the pressure signal to be processed in succession with sufficient accuracy.
According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the orientation of the subject's limb is detected simultaneously with the pressure measurement. This enables the accuracy of measurement to be enhanced because the correction of the sensed blood pressure can invariably be performed on the basis of the limb's particular position.
In an advantageous further aspect of the present invention, it is possible to detect, while the pressure measurement is being taken, a motion, in particular an acceleration of the limb on which the blood pressure is being measured. The detected blood pressure is then corrected in accordance with the detected motion. This enables temporary position changes as caused by trembling during the measurement to be detected. By calculating from the measured position changes back to the corresponding pressure fluctuations, the effect of motion artifacts may be diminished. It is preferable to detect the limb's orientation and motion continuously.
With regard to the device, the object referred to in the foregoing is accomplished by the invention in a blood pressure measuring device of the type initially referred to in that the orientation sensing unit is capable of delivering, for further processing, an electrical signal responsive to the limb's orientation. This enables oscillations in the orientation sensing unit to be adjusted to accurately specified attenuation characteristics without the disadvantage of having to provide for an elaborate mechanical damping which, to be accurate, requires high manufacturing precision.
The evaluating unit preferably comprises a correcting unit for correcting the pressure signal in response to the detected orientation. The orientation sensing unit produces an electrical signal which corresponds to the orientation and is processed in the correcting unit for correcting the pressure signal.
Advantageously, the orientation sensing unit comprises an inclination sensor which detects the inclination of the individual's limb to which the pressure sensor is applied or the inclination of the application unit which corresponds to the limb's inclination. It is preferable for the inclination sensor to be constructed so that it detects the limb's absolute inclination, that is, the angle relative to the horizontal or vertical. The angle of inclination is a measure of the limb's position.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, provision may be made for a motion sensing unit for detecting a motion, in particular an acceleration of the individual's limb, an electrical motion signal being produced for subsequent processing in the evaluating unit. The motion signal enables the degree of motor activity of the particular individual to be determined. In this way an assessment can be made as to whether the patient is generally in a condition of adequate rest and a meaningful measurement is at all possible.
If the likelihood of an insufficiently accurate result is great, the measurement may then be prevented from taking place, or at least an indication of the low informative value of the measurement may be provided on a display device. Advantageously, the detected pressure signal may be corrected in the correcting unit of the evaluating unit in response to the electrical motion signal.
Preferably, the motion sensing unit comprises the inclination sensor and a differentiating unit connected thereto, which forms the first or second derivative of the inclination signal with respect to time and provides the computed signal as motion signal.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the orientation sensing unit and the pressure sensor are connected to the evaluating unit via a timing unit. The timing unit which provides for time-responsive transmission of the respective signal to the evaluating unit may be configured as a switching device or multiplexer.
Connected between the switching device and the evaluating unit is at least one analog-to-digital converter. To be able to detect the orientation of the limb simultaneously with the pressure measurement, it is preferable to provide two analog-to-digital converters.
Conveniently, the blood pressure measuring device comprises a storage unit for the storage of reference data. The reference data may be used for adapting the correction values for the pressure signal to the particular user. For example, different reference data records may be stored to accommodate different user sizes.
The pressure measurement may be generally taken from different limbs, for example, on a finger. Preferably, however, the application unit for applying the pressure sensor is constructed to fit an individual's wrist. Determining the pressure on the wrist allows a high accuracy of measurement, in addition to enabling the orientation to be sensed in simple manner.
Embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail in the following with reference to the accompanying drawing. In the drawing,
The blood pressure measuring device illustrated in
Via an amplifier and analog-to-digital converter 3, the pressure sensor 2 is connected to an evaluating unit 4 which is configured as a microcontroller and for the algorithmic evaluation of the electrical signal of the pressure sensor.
The blood pressure measuring device further comprises an inclination sensor 5 which is likewise connected via the amplifier and analog-to-digital converter 3 to the evaluating unit 4. The inclination sensor 5 detects the inclination of the cuff 1 and hence of the individuals wrist or forearm relative to the horizontal, that is, the inclination sensor 5 provides an electrical signal which corresponds to the wrist's angle of inclination u relative to the horizontal (see
To be able to adapt the blood pressure measuring device to various marginal conditions, in particular various users, provision is made for a reference value storage 7 which is connected to or contained in the evaluating unit 4. The individual marginal conditions of the measurement which influence the positioning of the blood pressure measuring device and hence the measurement result and include, for example, the arm length or the position of the heart, differ among individual users. Therefore, a reference measurement is taken at heart level once, and the results, in particular the detected angle of inclination uref and the signal voltage dependent on this angle, together with calibration data, if any, of the inclination sensor 5, are stored in the reference storage 7 to serve as correcting data for any subsequent blood pressure measurement. The correction of the respective blood pressure measurement results from the measured angle of inclination u as follows:
Pkorr=Pmass−k (1−sin u/sin uref), where Pkorr and Pmass are the corrected and, respectively, measured pressure values, u is the angle measured relative to the horizontal position of the blood pressure measuring device, and uref is the reference angle determined once, equally relative to the horizontal position, with the device placed at heart level. The multiplier k is a constant coefficient required for calibration. In accordance with this relationship it is possible to correct the actual measured pressure by the hydrostatic differential pressure and determine the blood pressure prevailing at heart level. A position-related systematic error is thereby prevented from occurring.
The sequence of process steps during a blood pressure determination will be explained in more detail in the following with reference to
Once the user has occupied the proper position, the inclination sensor 5 first operates to determine the angle of inclination u of the blood pressure measuring device. The timing element 6 passes the signal of the inclination sensor on to the amplifier and analog-to-digital converter 3 for evaluation by the evaluating unit 4. In a subsequent process step the correction factor is determined by which the actual measured blood pressure then needs to be corrected. In a further process step the blood pressure prevailing in the wrist is then determined. To this end, the timing element 6 passes the signal of the pressure sensor 2 on to the evaluating unit. Subsequently the actual detected blood pressure is corrected by the previously determined correction value. The corrected blood pressure measurement result is then indicated on the display of the blood pressure measuring device.
Alternatively, it is also possible to control the avoidance of position-related errors via the display of the blood pressure measuring device by user interaction. To this end, the user keeps receiving information on the display of the blood pressure measuring device until after the device is moved within a predetermined angular tolerance range about the reference angle and hence occupies a position in which the blood pressure measurement value is no longer in need of correction or a correction is necessary. In a further embodiment, the information on the display is used for prompting the user to adopt the optimal measurement position at the start of and/or during the pressure measurement cycle. For example, the display produces an arrow pointing in upward and downward direction, with either only the up or the down arrow being indicated or flashing when the user is required to move his wrist, with the blood pressure measuring device attached thereto, in upward or downward direction to reach the proper position for measurement. Another user-prompt in the form of a red light for a poor measurement position and/or a green light for a correct measurement position or, alternatively, an audible warning signal produced in the presence of a poor measurement position may also be contemplated as an alternative. Preferably the signal indicative of a correct/incorrect measurement position is displayed on the electronic indicating device (LCD, for example) only prior to the measurement cycle. Alternatively, other instants of time (for example, also during the measurement cycle as in the case of a variation of the measurement position) may be programmed for providing the indication. Because the inclination sensor delivers an electrical signal, limiting the electronic display of the measurement position to specified instants of time, rather than continuously which may irritate the user, poses no problem.
Conversely, in a further embodiment a concrete validation of the measurement results with regard to the detected measurement position is made in a measurement value storage. Thus it is indicated, for example, subsequent to the measurement, whether the measurement result should be disregarded because of an improper measurement position or a movement during the measurement cycle, or whether position-related errors have been compensated for or corrected or eliminated.
It will be appreciated that the embodiments represented in the two preceding paragraphs may be used in combination with the first and also the second embodiment described in the following.
A second embodiment of a blood pressure measuring device of the present invention is illustrated in
To detect a motion or acceleration of the wrist, the evaluating unit 4 comprises a differentiating unit by means of which the derivative, with respect to time, of the signal of the inclination sensor 5, which then corresponds to the motion or (angular) velocity, and the derivative of the derivative with respect to time, which then corresponds to the (angular) acceleration, are determinable.
The sequence of process steps of the method of determining the blood pressure, which may be executed with the device of
From the particular motion (speed) or acceleration of the wrist it is initially determined whether the user is generally in a state of sufficient rest enabling a meaningful measurement to be taken. If an elevated degree of motor activity is established enabling only an unrepresentative blood pressure measurement result to be obtained, the measurement will not take place or the display device will provide an indication of the low informative value of the measurement. It will be understood that this construction of the blood pressure measuring device and this display procedure indicating a low informative value of the measurement due to an unsuitable angular position of the limb to which the blood pressure measuring device is attached or due to particular detected motions which would severely corrupt the measurement result, may be implemented independently of the other correcting and indicating capabilities or in any desired combination. Stopping the measurement or providing an indication of its low informative value may take place before and/or during or after the measurement cycle.
Moreover, the measured blood pressure is corrected by means of the detected motion (speed) and acceleration. Temporary position changes such as brief movements or trembling of the wrist while the blood pressure measurement is being taken primarily enter as fluctuations in the output signal of the pressure sensor. By computing the measured position changes back to the corresponding pressure fluctuation it is possible to diminish the effect of the motion artifacts.
The measurement signal produced by the inclination sensor 5 is further processed preferably electronically, so that attenuated oscillatory characteristics of the movable element in the inclination sensor, including smaller oscillation amplitudes and a shorter dying out period than when generated mechanically, are obtained electronically by filtering, integrating or averaging over the period of the movable element in the pressure sensor. In contrast to mechanical damping systems, this enables optimal attenuation characteristics (also non linear ones) to be adjusted, independent of the manufacturing quality of the movable element in the pressure sensor. This further affords a significantly improved readability of the measured signal on the display device.
The display device on which the processed measurement result of the inclination sensor is indicated is the same device indicating also the blood pressure measurement values and, where applicable, the pulse rate. The device involved is an electronic indicating device of the type including an LCD, ST, STN, TFT or similar display, for example. For example, any type of display is generally usable which is also utilized in connection with indicating devices of portable computers. Since the readability of the visual output of these indicating devices is known to depend on the viewing angle relative to the indicating device, a further embodiment may provide for the measurement result of the inclination sensor to be used in addition or exclusively for adapting the electronic indicating device to the viewing angle in an adapting device, because as a rule a relationship exists between the possible angles of inclination on the wrist and the possible viewing angles relative to the blood pressure measuring device with indicating device on the wrist.
The result of the described zero measurement of the pressure sensor 2 may also be stored in the reference value storage 7, making it necessary to perform a specific calibration only once for each operator and enter only the operator at a later time.
The term pressure sensor as used in the present application is understood to include generally sensors which provide a pressure signal from which the blood pressure prevailing in the human limb can be determined. It may also include an optical sensor, for example, an infrared sensor, which is capable of detecting the pulse rate optically, hence enabling the cuff internal pressure to be detected from the variation of the signal with time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars by a mile,
I. D. Miller "ian_miller6" (Solihull) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials 10th Anniversary Editions) (Hardcover)
I'm normally reluctant to give 5 stars as overusage makes truly classic books difficult to differentiate, particularly when the book is part of an all-too-common trilogy. However I had no qualms about doing it here.
The Subtle Knife develops the main character Lyra from her adventures and early path to maturity in the Northern Lights and introduces her key comrade Will, as they battle together against and with forces they do not understand.
The story line is tight, well structured and flows at a remarkable pace. The way in which Pullman brings modern theories of Physics into an adventure story is quite an achievement.
A wonderful read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sinister as you like,
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This review is from: The Subtle Knife: Adult Edition (His Dark Materials) (Paperback)
When the three parts of a trilogy form such a unity as in His Dark Materials it is perhaps a bit rash to compare them too closely but, like Star Wars, the middle is the best. Although perhaps lacking some of the darkness and sheer imaginative verve of the Amber Spyglass The Subtle Knife still delivers more overall. This is the most sinister book of the three and the most satisfying. The canvass is much more expansive then the Northern Lights but does not yet lose it self somewhat in the infinite splendour of the last book.
This is also our first introduction to Will, who provides an excellent foil for Lyra and is a wholly darker and more complex character. It is through Will and his discovery of the eponymous knife that the plot takes shape and that all the ideas of the whole trilogy finally come to be hung. The fact that Pullman's big ideas are still subsumed and mysterious also sets this book above its successor. The section in the Torre degli Angeli is the most gloriously sinister of the trilogy. The hatred of the children Paulo and Angelica, though almost incidental to the plot, gives a real bite to the central section of the book that is more disturbing then the metaphysical terrors of the Amber Spyglass.
Like Empire Strikes Back though the end is necessarily weak. I was lucky enough to have the next volume to hand and so could just plough straight on. Otherwise this leaves you hanging in mid air with many loose threads still flapping around. That said there is a denouement of sorts when Will finally meets his father, again just like Empire, but that doesn't go all together as expected.
102 of 108 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Harry Potter? Yes!,
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Let's just get this clear - I will read anything. I am never not in the middle of reading a book. Whenever I know I'm nearly at the end of one book, I go out and buy another. I can't stand not having a book to read. Let's get another thing clear - I'm only thirteen, so adults reading this might not want to read my opinion - that's fine by me. Ok.
I have all the Harry Potter books, and my friend recommended Northern Lights to me because she said it was like a girl power equivalent to Harry Potter. I thought that sounded pretty cool, so I gave it a go. I realised that it is nothing like Harry Potter at all! Harry Potter is a *normal* boy in *our* world doing *normal* stuff with a twist of magic. The "His Dark Materials" trilogy is set mainly in *fantasy* worlds, but I suppose that you could say Lyra is kind of normal. Apart from the fact that she has a little Daemon called Pantalaimon. In fact, to her a daemon is normal - apparently seeing somebody without a daemon is like seeing somebody without a head - that's the kind of thing that makes this trilogy good.
This particular book is better than Northern Lights, in my opinion. There's a boy and a girl (Lyra and Will). They both come from different worlds - but they're kind of like parallel universes - there is an Oxford in Lyra's world, but it has certain features that are different, such as the aforementioned daemons and a certain Jordan College, which is not at the *real* Oxford Uni. Then there's ANOTHER world which is totally different. Things called spectres haunt and drown the souls of the adults, but the kids are unaffected. How creepy? And you can hear angels - and there are witches... It's all very creepy, which is v. cool.
I would recommend this to anybody who enjoyed Harry Potter, but thinks they are growing out of him. There are some really clever twists, and it deals with emotions and tragedy a lot more than Harry Potter does. I don't know why Philip Pullman isn't getting the coverage that J. K. Rowling is. In my opinion he's a much much better writer. It amazes me how he can know exactly how a little girl actually feels - and the books are so imaginative, you'd think he comes from Lyra's world!
And one more thing - look out for some seriously wicked names - Lyra Belacqua (or Silvertongue as she has now been christened) is a lot more exciting than Harry Potter, or Cornelius Fudge.
Ok, I hope you read it, cos I can't begin to tell you how good it is - you really need to see it to believe it!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reading adventure,
Clementine Vella "Clem" (kirkwall, Orkney) - See all my reviews
First of all, I'd like to say -- I ADORE Philip Pullman!! He is one of the best authors, especially when it comes to children's books....
Lyra has crossed the bridge leading to another world. She comes to Citagazze, a strange place where 'Specters' keep the adult inhabitants in constant fear of having the pleasure of life and your soul "eaten"
It is also about Will, with his scared beloved mother, and about his father, who has disappeared. Strange men searches for a map Will knows about, but hasn't found yet (it is hidden in his house) But when he does, he must flee. He meets Lyra in Citagazze, and they become companions.
In this new adventure about Lyra, and about Will, and about Dust, many new -- and old -- characters are involved. It is about Lord Asriel's war against The Athority - God - and about Mrs Coulter's many sides. But mostly, about Lyra and her adventures. I promise, this book, the whole trilogy, is many times WORTH its awards. Undoubtadly, this is the best book ever written suited for children.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is just as good, if not better than Northern Lights!,
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When I finished the prequel to this book, I knew that I must get this. I hoped that this would be as good as "Northern Lights". I was not let down. The end of Northern Lights finished at a real cliff-hanger... The book begins with an unknown character to us, Will taking his mother to see a neibour. Will as you will notice lives in a very different world to Lyra's. One that I think we will all be familyar with. Soon Will climbs trough a magic window and is taken to a different world... Soon he meets up with Lyra Silvertounge a girl with a destiny. Lyra is amazed when she steps into the Oxford that she doesnt know, and is amazed by all the cars and lorrys. They are soon launched into a thrilling quest against good and evil, and discover the mystery of the legendery subtle life. Like its prequel this ends at a real cliff hanger, but to find out what that cliff hanger is..... You will have to read the book yourself. This is why I award this astonishing book 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Northern Lights,
Catrin Williams "catwilliams7" (Stoke on Trent) - See all my reviews
I really enjoyed Northern lights and couldn't see how Pullman would be able to make the sequel much better, but I'm glad to say he did. I thought The Subtle Knife was far better.
Unlike some reviewers I really enjoyed the fact that the novel focuses on Will, and other characters, rather than just solely Lyra. Although I like Lyra I don't think she's enough of a character to hold a whole series on her own so I really enjoyed this aspect of it.
One of the things that irritated me slightly in Northern Lights was Lyra's ability to solve everything immediately and not to get anything wrong. This is somewhat rectified in The Subtle Knife where both Will and Lyra make mistakes, making them far more rounded, and less irritating characters I thought!
I loved the idea of being able to enter and leave other worlds and I can't wait to read The Amber Spyglass to see how Pullman develops this idea further. The idea that characters in one world can be different characters in another was also intriguing, and adds to the level of unsureness (is that a word?) that is throughout the series.
I'd recommend this series to teenagers and maybe more mature, but younger, children- although start with Northern Lights first as otherwise you'll be totally confused!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Phillip Pullmans the Subtle Knife,by Tanya Baker 13years old,
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Phillp Pullmans the Subtle Knife is an excellent sequel to his first book Northern Lights.
I found it very easy to get into and interesting right from the start. In this book another few characters are introduced such as Will who comes from our world and John Parry also from our world. It also enters another world where the people are haunted by strange things- a bit like ghost.
I found the ending rather disappointing because not all of the mysteries were explained but I suppose that is what makes you long for the next book which I am going to read as soon as Amazon send it to me!
I would recommend this book for children aged 11-14 because some of the concepts are pretty hard to grasp. Such as the idea of the spectres who haunt people and feed on "demons". To us this sounds very weird and sinister but demons in this book are not evil in any way but completely different beings to our understandings of demons.
So as you can see-in the world of this book many things are different to our world so younger children may not be able to understand it as well as 12-14 year olds.
Thanks and get the book-its really great!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait,
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I picked up Northern Lights (the first book of the trilogy) in a book shop about 7 or 8 months ago, and ever since then I have been hooked. I went on to read thism the Subtle Knife, and have been impatiantly awaiting the arrival of the Amber Spyglass for, oh it seems like years. The books are Harry Potter for older readers, with all of the mystery and adventure of JK Rowling - and a lot more of the same, as well as deceit, wickedness and a plot with no tangles in it - you never get caught up. I am fighting against myself over whether to buy the new book in hardback, so i can read it as quickly as possible, or whether to wait and have all three in a matching set. Arrggghh...decisions! I lent the first two books to loads of my friends and everyone I know loved them! So many people have read and re-read them that they are decidedly tattered and dog-eared - but i still can't stop reading them! Admittedly, Northern Lights is better than the Subtle Knife, because of the pure fantasy (whereas Subtle Knife is set partly in our own world, and partly in Lyra's and Cittagazze, Northern Lights is set entirely in Lyra's world - a distrted mirror view of our own) but both books leave you wanting more. Probably the best books for anyone of any agte from about 13.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read,
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I can say without any doubt, that Northern Lights, together with the other two books in the trilogy (The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass)are the best books I have ever read. (And I have read quite a lot!)
Each day, I couldn't wait to get on the tube and read the continuing adventure of Lyra et al.
It is enchanting from start to finish. And for my mind makes anything else you read afterwards seem highly inferior.
You are taken completely out of yourself. Yet you are also able to ponder the wider meanings of it all. And with so many twists and turns, Pullman as a writer is always several steps ahead of where you think things are going.
From the moment I finished the last page of the last book in the trilogy, (yesterday) I wanted to pick up Northern lights and read them all again. I cannot imagine anyone not liking these books. Even for those who have not read fantasy novels before. They are original, profound, gripping and simply breathtaking in places.
Frankly I envy anyone reading this trilogy for the first time!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Book II in 'His Dark Materials' Trilogy,
By A Customer
Those of you who have read Phillip Pullman's triumph 'Northern Lights' will not be disappointed with it's sequel'The Subtle Knife'.
Following on from where we left off, Lyra Silvertongue is now joined by Will, a young boy from our world. Together they enter an altogether new dimension, Cittagazze, only to find evil there in the form of the Spectres.... Once in posession of the Subtle Knife and with the witches to guide them, they realise that the fate of worlds is in their hands. Lyra's thirst for knowledge of 'Dust' and Will's quest to find his long lost father will soon have you gripped.
We also see the return of Pantalaimon, Lee Scoresby, Mrs Coulter and Lord Asriel alongside new and exciting characters!
Phillip Pullman's writing is complex and entralling, this novel had me continually guessing what could possibly happen next! Pullman paints landscapes with beautiful colours, rich in detail and shows immense imagination. His characters are fully rounded with complete personalities that never falter.
Now Lyra and Will have realised that they hold destiny in their hands... This trilogy is concluded with 'The Amber Spyglass' in spectacular fashion!
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The New York Museum of Natural History receives their pilfered gem collection back...ground down to dust. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in Dance of Death, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, FBI Agent Pendergast, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison. To quell the PR nightmare of the gem fiasco, the museum decides to reopen the Tomb of Senef. An astounding Egyptian temple, it was a popular museum exhibit until the 1930s, when it was quietly closed. But when the tomb is unsealed in preparation for its gala reopening, the killings — and whispers of an ancient curse — begin again. And the catastrophic opening itself sets the stage for the final battle between the two brothers: an epic clash from which only one will emerge alive.
"Bestsellers Preston and Child have come up with another gripping, action-packed page-turner in this concluding volume to a trilogy pitting their Holmesian hero, FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast, against his Mycroft-turned-Moriarty — his younger brother, Diogenes. Picking up shortly after the events of 2005's Dance of Death, the book opens with the arrival of a package of fine dust at the Museum of Natural History; Diogenes has returned the diamonds he stole earlier. Meanwhile, Aloysius is in prison, having been framed for a number of murders. As his friends plot to spring him, his adversary lays the groundwork for a crowning criminal achievement. A mysterious benefactor funds the restoration of an ancient Egyptian tomb at the museum, but the work is beset by the mayhem Preston and Child's readers have come to expect — gory murders and suggestions of the supernatural. This entry, tying up many loose ends from its predecessors, is less likely to work as well for first-time readers, but followers of Aloysius Pendergast's previous exploits will find it a satisfying read with a tantalizing, ominous twist at the end. 10-city author tour. (June)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Brazenly convoluted, swift-going....[A] really good show. Fast, punchy and relentlessly action-packed." Kirkus Reviews
"Preston and Child's Pendergast series...ends in grand style with this intense and shocking conclusion....Preston and Child have truly saved the best for last. Every story thread thrills, and the novel seems too short, despite the large page count." Library Journal
"[A] sprawling finale....Fortunately, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child toil like a pharaoh's slaves to build action set pieces so ingenious we forget how contrived they are. (Grade: B)" Entertainment Weekly
"[Preston and Child] propel the story forward with great skill and without ever leaving readers with a shred of disinterest or boredom. This is not merely quality writing, this is quality storytelling." BookReporter.com
Continuing the breathtaking story begun in the New York Times bestseller Dance of Death, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child present the ultimate showdown between good and evil — set against the backdrop of an ancient Egyptian curse.
An FBI agent, rotting away in a high-security prison for a murder he did not commit...
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Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child are the coauthors of numerous bestselling novels, among them The Relic, Dance of Death, Brimstone, Still Life with Crows, The Cabinet of Curiosities, Mount Dragon, Reliquary, and Riptide.
Douglas Preston worked for the American Museum of Natural History, is a regular contributor to the New Yorker, and in 1989 retraced Coronado's thousand-mile odyssey on horseback. He lives in Maine.
Lincoln Child is a former book editor at St. Martin's Press and has published numerous short-story anthologies. He lives in Convent Station, New Jersey.
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The Apache attack helicopter is one of the world's most awesome weapons systems. Deployed for the first time in Afghanistan, it has already passed into legend. The only thing more incredible than the Apache itself are the pilots who fly her. For the first time, Apache Dawn tells their story—and their baptism of fire in the unforgiving battle of Helmand province.
Their call sign was "Ugly"—and there was no better word for the grueling hundred-day deployment they endured. Day after day, four of England's Army Air Corps' finest pilots flew right into the heart of battle, testing their aircraft to the very limit. Apache Dawn takes the reader with them on a series of unrelenting and brutally intense combat missions, from daring, edge-of-the-seat rescues to dramatic close-air support in the white heat of battle.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have anointed Jackie Battle as their feature back moving forward.Chiefs offensive coordinator Bill Muir made the announcement as the Chiefs prepare for a Sunday afternoon battle with the Oakland Raiders.Battle was given the edge over Dexter McCluster for the primary tailback role vacated by the season-ending injury to Jamaal Charles.Battle, 28, has 29 carries for 156 yards and four receptions for 23 yards in five games so far this season. He's still looking for his first touchdown.
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Last week: 5 (-1) Record: 7-3 Right now, this is one of 6 upper echelon teams right now. They could be higher, but I'm putting Atlanta ahead of them because they won head-to-head and have a 2 game better record than them, but I think if these teams were to have a rematch this week, I'd probably pick Denver. Denver only moves down because I was incredibly impressed Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers were previously below the Broncos. Still, I'm very, very impressed with this team right now and would not be shocked in the least if they won the Super Bowl. Studs RT Orlando Franklin: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 45 pass block snaps, run blocked for 10 yards on 4 attempts LG Zane Beadles: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 45 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards on 3 attempts ROLB Von Miller: 3 sacks and 7 quarterback hurries on 38 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist, 5 stops CB Chris Harris: Allowed 2 catches for 22 yards on 5 attempts, 4 solo tackles, 3 stops LOLB Wesley Woodyard:...
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Camping , Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Performing arts , Playing cards , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Bowling, Dancing, Other types of exercise, Swimming, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I have Dogs
Actually my mom's dogs, but I will always call them mine. I also love cats, and will probably have them both in my future.
Samabalatte, Yardhouse, Settabello, DW Bistro for brunch, Town Square, Tivoli (View Wine Bar, Market) Downtown (Park, Laundry Room, Commonwealth, Vanguard, Cocktail room etc.)
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
I like to watch TV series on Netflix, here are some: SOA, Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, Friday Night Lights. I also have a passion for photography. Amazing moments in life if captured well create stronger lasting memories for future generations.
Going to live sporting events. Watching sports, march madness. Want to understand more about football...so I am going to figure out how to create a fantasy team...where to start? Hiking, Bingo, Movies, Game night.
Instead of Last Read, how about favorites: Eat to Live, The Secret, Life of Pi, Feel the Fear and Do it anyway, Law of Attraction Made Simple, Tipping Point, Tuesdays with Morrie, 1984, (more will be added when I recall them).
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I am a friendly, warm person that is passionate about living life to the fullest and having fun. I love traveling to places I have never been to and value all the excitement that comes along with travel; experiencing new cultures, new people, tasting different foods, and getting a new perspective on life. I love spending time with my family and hold my friendships sacred. I enjoy staying active through crossfit, sports, and getting outdoors. I am always looking for a new health trend or ways to stay fit. I love to snowboard in the winter in VT and out west but also love my summers too either paddle boarding, hiking or just laying on the beach in Montauk. I consider myself a very active and outdoorsy person, but I also crave those days or nights of just lounging around and watching a movie as well. I am an easy-going girl that loves to laugh out loud (at myself a lot of the time) and not take life too seriously. I am looking for an honest, kind and respectful man that I can have fun with, laugh together with and enjoy everything that life has to offer - Someone that can ultimately become my everything... I have moved back to NY to be closer to my family after living in San Francisco for about 4 years. Even though I miss the west coast, it feels great to be "home" and explore NYC once again...
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If you still haven't picked one up then, well, you're in a dwindling minority and you're really missing out. But whether you're finally taking the plunge, or you're looking to upgrade, finding the right phone is never easy. There's so much choice and a lot to learn about smartphone tech.
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Standard smartphone screens range from 3.5 inches up to around 5.5 inches, and are mostly button-less. You'll see the odd keyboard-toting exception to the touchscreen rule, but largely the physical key is dying, except for power and volume.
We're hoping a new world of flexibility (as in screens that can bend) will unlock new form factors, but this is definitely the age of the rectangle when it comes to phones.
Beyond the basic shape there's a sliding scale of hardware that dictates the price. Cheaper generally means a poorer performance, but not necessarily too bad that you shouldn't be thinking of purchase.
Smartphones are all-rounders and they're designed for everyone.
If you want something bigger, but not as big as a tablet, then you can find some giant phones pushing beyond 5-inch to go all the way up to 7-inch screens, where tablets officially start.
To be a true phablet a device should combine features of a phone and a tablet. The most successful example is the Galaxy Note series with its handy stylus (although Samsung prefers 'S Pen') and range of software features to take advantage of that extra space.
If you're more interested in the other features of a smartphone, beyond calls and communication, then super-sized phones and phablets could be right up your street.
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Some people just want a phone to make calls. You can pick up basic mobile phones for £30 and they'll suit luddites who need a phone.
There are also still a number of feature phones available that attempt to emulate smartphones and fail badly.
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Screen size and resolution
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The general trend has been towards larger screens and 5 inches is common for flagship Android smartphones.
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Processor and RAM
A fast multi-core processor will be able to handle all the latest games. If it's backed up by a decent amount of RAM then you'll be able to switch in and out of apps quickly and efficiently.
Generally speaking higher is better, but some manufacturers get more from the hardware than others. A quad core processor can make lighter work of video recording, dual core devices will largely be better on the battery.
For RAM always look for at least 1GB - anything less (unless you're paying peanuts and don't care) will garner you a sluggish handset)
The obvious choices are Android and iOS. Both platforms are slick, easy to get to grips with, and have huge libraries of apps to buy and download.
Windows Phone is a distant, but credible third, with some nice customisation options and a reasonable choice of apps. We can't really recommend BlackBerry any more - although if it does stage a remarkable turnaround, we'll let you know.
You'll be surprised how quickly your smartphone fills up with new apps and games to enjoy, photos and videos, and various other bits and pieces.
It's rarely a smart move to take the lowest option in terms of storage, and you'll find that microSD cards and cloud storage options are no match for more internal storage.
As a rule of thumb go for 16GB unless you're adamant that you'll never download an app or two or listen to music - in which case, question if you really need a smartphone.
Making sure there's a microSD slot will also give you peace of mind for the future - it won't help with app space but will offer a good spot for movies, music and photos in the future.
Trust us: storage fills up faster than you might think.
For most of us our smartphone is also our main camera, so you'll want to think carefully about how your prospective purchase handles photos and videos.
Don't just check the megapixel count. Higher is not necessarily better. You also want to think about low-light performance, shutter speed, and a host of other settings.
If it's a vital factor for you then make sure you compare the quality of shots on different phones before you decide.