Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of imaging for non-invasive and non-contact measurement of respiration rates and body temperature. The invention uses a combination of visible imaging, thermal imaging, and machine learning to monitor respiration rate and body temperature. One of the embodiments of the invention allows the invention to be mounted on an articulating arm for use in hospital settings. Another embodiment of the invention allows the invention to be easily portable for use in mobile applications. Further embodiments allow the system to be used remotely making it very applicable for use in isolation or for remote locations.

Abstract: A drawing unit with a segment reciprocating die for drawing metal segments comprises a tensioning device arranged to advance a shaped specimen through an array of dies that create a shaped orifice with the spacing formed between the dies. These dies segments act under the influence of a powered unit to move in a reciprocating motion that causes the spacings between segments to increase and decrease synchronously thereby shaping the metal segments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the instruction and evaluation of electronic circuits. The embodiments disclosed include a circuit instruction device comprised of a at least one control unit, an input/output device, and a bread board with a plurality of sensors. The components are configured to allow the device to read a file that will instruct the user as to the electronic circuit that is to be built and evaluate the performance of the circuit. The device is capable of providing complex digital and analog inputs over time as well as record outputs from the user's circuits over time to correlate the outputs to the inputs provided by the device. This device can be updated with new lessons/courses by way of an SD card and; thereby, is programmable. The device can be used in on-site residential educational environments as well as in remote educational environments.

Abstract: WAN is a child friendly educational card game that can be used to teach the concepts of trigonometric functions and identities or can be played as a simple card game by anyone over seven years old. The game uses all six basic trigonometric functions and their squares. These trigonometric functions are represented by various shapes and colors on the cards. Mathematical operations are determined by how the cards are placed. The game is played by creating card hands representing functions and operations that equal the number one. These card hands are called WAN hands.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for joining two materials, and a system for accomplishing the same. The method for joining two materials, in this aspect, includes placing an article including two dissimilar materials within a waveguide structure, the article located between a microwave source and reflective surface of the waveguide structure. The method for joining the two materials, in this aspect, further includes subjecting the article to microwaves from the microwave source while changing a relative position of the article with respect to the reflective surface to dynamically change a microwave field distribution within the waveguide and join the two dissimilar materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for joining two materials, and a system for accomplishing the same. The method for joining two materials, in this aspect, includes placing an article including two dissimilar materials within a waveguide structure, the article located between a microwave source and reflective surface of the waveguide structure. The method for joining the two materials, in this aspect, further includes subjecting the article to microwaves from the microwave source while changing a relative position of the article with respect to the reflective surface to dynamically change a microwave field distribution within the waveguide and join the two dissimilar materials.