Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.

Abstract: A head-mounted respiratory assistance apparatus configured to provide a respiratory gases stream to a user. The head-mounted respiratory assistance has a main body securable to the head of a user and a blower unit that is operable to generate a pressurised gases stream from a supply of gases from the surrounding atmosphere. A patient interface is provided on the main body that has a gases inlet which is fluidly connected to the blower unit and which is configured to deliver the pressurised gases to the user's nose and/or mouth.

Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-heated humidification device comprising a wick; a chamber for holding water in contact with the wick; and a gas inlet to the chamber, wherein the chamber and wick are configured to humidify gas passing through or over the wick at ambient conditions. The device may be modular and attachable to a flow generator. The device may comprise dual gas circuits and a control system for controlling the gas flow through the gas circuits in order to control the humidity of the gas output.

Abstract: A lightweight impeller is provided for use in a pressurised gas source for a CPAP or other breathing assistance apparatus. The impeller can be shroudless or otherwise lightweight.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus has a pressurised gases source featuring a lightweight impeller with a plastic shaft. The impeller is shroudless. The plastic shaft is supported within the stator by a bearing structure. A resilient motor mount couples the statos and the housing and provide compliance and/or damping for the motor.

Abstract: The operational parameters of a respiratory apparatus can be controlled through the use of a user interface located on a separate or separable mobile computing device. Sensors or features located on the mobile computing apparatus can be used to adjust the operation parameters or therapy of the respiratory apparatus or otherwise improve the compliance of a patient utilizing the respiratory apparatus.

Abstract: A lightweight impeller is provided for use in a pressurised gas source for a CPAP or other breathing assistance apparatus. The impeller can be shroudless or otherwise lightweight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-heated humidification device comprising a wick; a chamber for holding water in contact with the wick; and a gas inlet to the chamber, wherein the chamber and wick are configured to humidify gas passing through or over the wick at ambient conditions. The device may be modular and attachable to a flow generator. The device may comprise dual gas circuits and a control system for controlling the gas flow through the gas circuits in order to control the humidity of the gas output.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus has a pressurised gases source featuring a lightweight impeller with a plastic shaft. The impeller is shroudless. The plastic shaft is supported within the stator by a bearing structure. The resilient motor mount couples the stator and the housing and provides compliance and/or damping for the motor.

Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.

Abstract: The operational parameters of a respiratory apparatus can be controlled through the use of a user interface located on a separate or separable mobile computing device. Sensors or features located on the mobile computing apparatus can be used to adjust the operation parameters or therapy of the respiratory apparatus or otherwise improve the compliance of a patient utilizing the respiratory apparatus.

Abstract: A spiking retina microscope comprising microscope optics and a neuromorphic imaging sensor. The microscope optics are configured to direct a magnified image of a specimen onto the neuromorphic imaging sensor. The neuromorphic imaging sensor comprises a plurality of sensor elements that are configured to generate spike signals in response to integrated light from the magnified image reaching a threshold. The spike signals may be processed by a processor unit to generate a result, such as tracking biological particles in a specimen comprising biological material.

Abstract: An aspect of authenticating a user via a processing system includes receiving, at an input device of the processing system, an input gesture corresponding to an explicit assertion of user intent with respect to a function to be performed on the processing system; and simultaneously authorizing and authenticating the user, with respect to the function, from data acquired from the input gesture.

Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.

Abstract: A method for simulating a random walk using spiking neuromorphic hardware is provided. The method comprises receiving, by a buffer count neuron, spiking inputs from upstream mesh nodes, wherein the inputs include information packets comprising information associated with a simulation of a random walk process. A buffer generator neuron generates spikes until the buffer count reaches a first predefined threshold, after which it sends buffer spiking outputs to a spike count neuron. The spike count neuron counts the buffer spiking outputs, and a spike generator neuron generates spikes until the spike count neuron reaches a second specified threshold. The spike generator neuron then sends counter spiking outputs to a probability neuron, which selects downstream mesh nodes to receive the counter spiking outputs, wherein the spiking outputs include updated information packets. The probability neuron then sends the spiking outputs to the selected downstream nodes.

Abstract: Described herein is a humidifier comprising: a gas flow path, and a heater in the gas flow path. The heater comprises a heater element, and a heat conductor in thermal contact with the heating element. The heat conductor is foraminous.

Abstract: A spiking retina microscope comprising microscope optics and a neuromorphic imaging sensor. The microscope optics are configured to direct a magnified image of a specimen onto the neuromorphic imaging sensor. The neuromorphic imaging sensor comprises a plurality of sensor elements that are configured to generate spike signals in response to integrated light from the magnified image reaching a threshold. The spike signals may be processed by a processor unit to generate a result, such as tracking biological particles in a specimen comprising biological material.

Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.

Abstract: Data related to the adherence of a patient to a therapy regime can be collected from multiple medical devices, each of which may have an incomplete data set with data entries associated with times. Each incomplete data set represents a portion of a complete data set. The data sets can be integrated to create a complete data set with data entries from each incomplete data set being arranged in a temporal sequence with respect to one another. A report may be generated, the report having the data entries of the complete data set or a function of the data entries of the complete data set.