Abstract: One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's breathing, including monitoring of tidal volume, chest expansion distance, breathing rate, etc. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: An actuator includes two abutment elements and an adjusting device for changing their spacing in a translational displacement direction. A support element is provided between the abutment elements, a drive motor is supported by the support element, a first spindle nut is rotatably supported by the support element, a second spindle nut is rotatably supported by the support element, a first spindle engages the first spindle nut and is connected to one abutment element, and a second spindle engages the second spindle nut and is connected to the other abutment element. Two limit switches are mounted on a switch support on the support element and spaced apart from each other in the translational displacement direction. A first limit switch actuating element is attached to one of the abutment elements, and a second limit switch actuating element is attached to one of the spindles.

Abstract: An actuator includes two abutment elements and an adjusting device for changing their spacing in a translational displacement direction. A support element is provided between the abutment elements, a drive motor is supported by the support element, a first spindle nut is rotatably supported by the support element, a second spindle nut is rotatably supported by the support element, a first spindle engages the first spindle nut and is connected to one abutment element, and a second spindle engages the second spindle nut and is connected to the other abutment element. Two limit switches are mounted on a switch support on the support element and spaced apart from each other in the translational displacement direction. A first limit switch actuating element is attached to one of the abutment elements, and a second limit switch actuating element is attached to one of the spindles.

Abstract: A computer-based system and method are provided for assessing extrinsic and intrinsic work characteristics of people, and storing such data for evaluation of user pre-defined groups' Workstyles and using the Workstyles and additional survey data to develop design implications for the workspace in which such groups will work in an office environment. The Workstyles encompass multiple types of Workstyles which describe characteristics of where and how individual employees work, how much control they have over their work, and what kind of work they do. The design implications provide design guidance, which are expressed in relative terms and provide suggested guidance as to the development of the individual workspaces (workstations) for a group but do not dictate the specific design thereof.

Abstract: A method of automatically sorting and placing parts for inspection is described which includes orienting the parts within a feeder and delivering the oriented parts from the feeder to an escapement. Once the parts are delivered, they are advanced from the escapement, one at a time, down a ramp, and caught by a resilient material. The parts are then transferred ring from the resilient material to a parts fixture and positioned for inspection in the parts fixture within ±0.001 inch in a vertical direction and within 0.002 inches in x and y directions, x and y defining a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A method of automatically sorting and placing parts for inspection is described which includes orienting the parts within a feeder and delivering the oriented parts from the feeder to an escapement. Once the parts are delivered, they are advanced from the escapement, one at a time, down a ramp, and caught by a resilient material. The parts are then transferred ring from the resilient material to a parts fixture and positioned for inspection in the parts fixture within ±0.001 inch in a vertical direction and within 0.002 inches in x and y directions, x and y defining a horizontal plane.