Abstract: A microfluidic device capable of trapping contents in a manner suitable for high-throughput imaging is described herein. The microfluidic device may include one or more trapping devices, with each trapping device having a plurality of trapping channels. The trapping channels may be configured to receive contents via an inlet channel that connects a sample reservoir to the trapping channels via fluid communication. The trapping channels are shaped such that contents within the trapping channels are positioned for optimal imaging purposes. The trapping channels are also connect to at least one exit channel via fluid communication. The fluid, and contents within the fluid, maybe controlled via hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: A driving simulation system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes simulated controls, a display control input, and a video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming to operate a driving simulation. The driving simulation includes driving rules. The module further including programming to monitor performance of the driver during the driving simulation and compare the performance of the driver to the driving rules. The module further includes programming to generate an untextualized feedback regarding performance of the driver relative to the driving rules, monitor an input by the driver to the display control input, and selectively display the untextualized feedback to the driver based upon the input by the driver to the display control input. The selective display is operable to enable private viewing of the untextualized feedback by the driver.

Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes driving rules. The programming is further configured to monitor performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compare the performance of the driver to the driving rules, and while the driving simulation is still in operation, provide untextualized feedback to the driver regarding performance of the driver.

Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes combined driving rules including generic driving rules configured to universal driving standards and local standard operating procedures for a particular locale. The programming further monitors performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compares the performance of the driver to the combined driving rules, and provide feedback to the driver.

Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes driving rules. The programming is further configured to monitor performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compare the performance of the driver to the driving rules, and while the driving simulation is still in operation, provide untextualized feedback to the driver regarding performance of the driver.

Abstract: A driving simulation system is configured to train a driver. The system includes a simulated driver cockpit which includes a steering wheel and at least one video display providing a simulated driving environment to the driver. The system further includes a computerized simulation control module including programming configured to operate a driving simulation through the simulated driver cockpit. The driving simulation includes combined driving rules including generic driving rules configured to universal driving standards and local standard operating procedures for a particular locale. The programming further monitors performance of the driver during the driving simulation, compares the performance of the driver to the combined driving rules, and provide feedback to the driver.

Abstract: A spirometer having a housing with an elongated flow chamber open at one end, a pressure sensing end opposite the open end and an outlet passageway intercepting the flow chamber at an angle ? and proximate the pressure sensing end. A differential pressure sensor is coupled to the pressure sensing end from a port at an angle ? to an axis of the flow chamber. The angle ? is substantially greater than 0° but substantially less than 180° while the angle ? may range from 90° to 180°, such that a significantly increased measured air pressure results over that measured when ?=180° and ?=90°.

Abstract: A spirometer having a housing with an elongated flow chamber open at one end, a pressure sensing end opposite the open end and an outlet passageway intercepting the flow chamber at an angle &agr; and proximate the pressure sensing end. A differential pressure sensor is coupled to the pressure sensing end from a port at an angle &bgr; to an axis of the flow chamber. The angle &agr; is substantially greater than 0° but substantially less than 180° while the angle &bgr; may range from 90° to 180°, such that a significantly increased measured air pressure results over that measured when &agr;=180° and &bgr;=90°.