Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

Abstract: A sterilization system includes a vessel defining a chamber configured to receive one or more materials, a hydrogen peroxide solution positioned within the chamber, and a nonreactive fiber matrix positioned within the chamber, wherein evacuation of the chamber causes vaporization of the hydrogen peroxide in the hydrogen peroxide solution to disinfect the materials positioned in the chamber

Abstract: A sterilization system includes a controller, a transformer including a primary side in communication with the controller and secondary side, an ozone generator in communication with the secondary side of the transformer and the controller, and a power source in communication with the controller, wherein the ozone generator ionizes atmospheric oxygen through the application of corona discharge.

Abstract: A computer system includes processor hardware and memory hardware storing instructions for execution by the processor hardware. The instructions include, in response to receiving a first script from a user device, compiling the first script, generating an image representation of the compiled first script, and determining an estimated runtime of the first script using a machine learning algorithm. The instructions include transmitting the estimated runtime for display on a display of the user device, categorizing the estimated runtime, and transmitting the first script to a queue based on the categorization. The instructions include, in response to the first script reaching a front of the queue, executing the first script on a server of the plurality of servers that corresponds to the queue. The instructions include, in response to the first script being executed, transforming the display of the user device according to instructions of the first script.

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, an imaging system, a topography processor, an image sensor, and a mobile communication device. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern reflected off a cornea of a subject. The imaging system is coupled to an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. A topography processor is coupled to the image sensor to process the image of the reflected illumination pattern. The mobile communications device includes a display, the mobile communications device is operatively coupled to the image sensor. The mobile communications device includes a mobile communications device (MCD) processor. A housing at least partially encloses one or more of the illumination system, the imaging system, or the topography processor.

Abstract: A method to perform automatic corneal topography or tomography difference mapping includes receiving one or more corneal topography or tomography data files and/or a corneal image for an examined patient from a corneal topography or tomography system; receiving personal identification parameters from captured user personal data communicated from the corneal topography or tomography system; and comparing received patient identification parameters to existing patient identification parameters in a database to identify if there are existing topography or tomography data files for a same patient in the database. The method may further include retrieving a prior topography or tomography data file for the patient from the database; and performing difference mapping by comparing the received topography or tomography data files to the prior topography or tomography data file retrieved from the database to generate a topography or tomography difference map.

Abstract: A method to perform automatic corneal topography or tomography difference mapping includes receiving one or more corneal topography or tomography data files and/or a corneal image for an examined patient from a corneal topography or tomography system; receiving personal identification parameters from captured user personal data communicated from the corneal topography or tomography system; and comparing received patient identification parameters to existing patient identification parameters in a database to identify if there are existing topography or tomography data files for a same patient in the database. The method may further include retrieving a prior topography or tomography data file for the patient from the database; and performing difference mapping by comparing the received topography or tomography data files to the prior topography or tomography data file retrieved from the database to generate a topography or tomography difference map.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a coupler to a railroad car, the apparatus comprising a plurality of actuable coupler locking tabs adapted to engage with a knuckle on said coupler.

Abstract: A mobile communication device-based corneal topography system includes an illumination system, a mobile communication device and a corneal topography optical housing. The illumination system is configured to generate an illumination pattern and to generate reflections of the illumination pattern off a cornea of a subject, wherein the illumination system is aligned along an axis of centers of the illumination pattern. The mobile communication device includes an image sensor to capture an image of the reflected illumination pattern. The corneal topography optical housing is coupled to the illumination system and the mobile communication device, wherein the corneal topography optical housing supports and aligns the illumination system with the image sensor of the mobile communication device. The corneal topography optical housing includes an imaging system coupled to the image sensor.

Abstract: A process for making cerium-containing nanoparticles with biocompatible stabilizers is described, wherein an aqueous reaction mixture comprising cerous ion, citric acid, a stabilizer (chelator) selected from the group consisting of nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, and an oxidant, is provided, followed by a heating step to effectively form the nanoparticles. These biocompatible nanoparticles can be used to treat oxidative stress related diseases and events, such as ischemic stroke.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that certain non-naturally occurring, non-peptide amide compounds and amide derivatives, such as oxalamides, ureas, and acrylamides, are useful flavor or taste modifiers, such as a flavoring or flavoring agents and flavor or taste enhancer, more particularly, savory (the “umami” taste of monosodium glutamate) or sweet taste modifiers, savory or sweet flavoring agents and savory or sweet flavor enhancers, for food, beverages, and other comestible or orally administered medicinal products or compositions.

Abstract: An example method may retrieve a markup language document from an electronic storage device. The markup language document may define a component of an interactive media application and a plurality of resolution dependent parameter sets for the component. The method may continue and determine, using at least one processor, a current resolution of a display device of a playback device and select, using the at least one processor, a parameter set of the plurality of resolution dependent parameter sets for the component based on the current resolution and device. The method may also apply, using the at least one processor, the parameter set to the component; and present, using the at least one processor, the component as part of the interactive media application on the playback device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that certain non-naturally occurring, non-peptide amide compounds and amide derivatives, such as oxalamides, ureas, and acrylamides, are useful flavor or taste modifiers, such as a flavoring or flavoring agents and flavor or taste enhancer, more particularly, savory (the “umami” taste of monosodium glutamate) or sweet taste modifiers,—savory or sweet flavoring agents and savory or sweet flavor enhancers, for food, beverages, and other comestible or orally administered medicinal products or compositions.

Abstract: A method of making stable aqueous dispersions and concentrates of cobalt oxide nanoparticles is described, wherein a reaction mixture comprising cobalt(II) ion, a carboxylic acid, a base, an oxidant and water is formed, and in which cobalt oxide nanoparticles are formed. Cobalt oxide nanoparticles ranging in average crystallite size from about 4 nm to 15 nm are described. The cobalt oxide nanoparticles may be isolated and redispersed to form stable, homogeneous, aqueous dispersions of cobalt oxide nanoparticles containing from about 1 to about 20 weight percent cobalt oxide.

Abstract: A method for transferring patient-related data stored on a smartphone to diagnostic medical equipment utilizing near-field communications (NFC) includes downloading a protected health information (PHI) transfer software application onto the smartphone; initiating search for NFC-capable devices in adjacent areas to the smartphone; establishing a communication session between the smartphone and any found NFC-capable device; initiating data transfer protocol and transferring patient's PHI from smartphone to the found NFC-capable device; and closing the communication session and the PHI transfer software application. The method further includes verifying accuracy of a patient's PHI before initiating the data transfer protocol.

Abstract: A device and methods in the device including at least one flexible annular member coupled to at least one hook element which can be worn by a person to couple one or more containers to the hook element to reduce effort in transport of the containers.