Abstract: Described herein are variations of a cortisol monitoring system, including a cortisol monitoring device. For example, a cortisol monitoring device may include a skin-penetrating microneedle array for use in measuring cortisol, such as in a continuous manner. The microneedle array may include, for example, at least one microneedle comprising a working electrode comprising a cortisol-sensing aptamer that selectively and reversibly binds to cortisol. The microneedle array may include, for example, at least one microneedle including a tapered distal portion having an insulated distal apex, and an electrode on a surface of the tapered distal portion located proximal to the insulated distal apex. At least some of the microneedles may be electrically isolated such that one or more electrodes is individually addressable.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes portion having a port configured to receive a power cord input, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, an electrical contact configured to engage a charging contact of the earbud, an electrical connection configured to engage the port with a power input port of the mobile device, and an electrical connection configured to engage the port with the electrical contact of the earbud.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes one or more sidewalls configured to at least partially cover a face of a mobile electronic device, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, and an electrical connection such as a coil configured to engage with a power source and the earbud. When the earbud is positioned within the aperture and the power source is engaged with the electrical coil, the electrical connection will charge the earbud. An additional electrical connection may simultaneously charge the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device automatically receives an electrical charge from a proximate case that is equipped with a backup battery for the mobile device. The mobile device executes programming instructions that instruct its processor, when the mobile device is positioned proximate to the case, to identify a first trigger value and monitor a parameter of the mobile device to determine when the parameter reaches the first trigger value. Upon determining that the parameter reaches the first trigger value, the mobile device issue a command to cause a controller of the case to cause the case battery to discharge energy to the mobile device. The mobile device may also identify a second trigger value and issue a command to cause the controller to cause the case battery to stop discharging energy to the mobile device when the second trigger value is reached.

Abstract: Two wireless earbuds include controllers, receivers, transmitters and firmware. One earbud establishes a primary wireless communication connection to an electronic device such as a smart phone, and a secondary wireless communication connection to a second earbud. Power monitors, signal strength monitors, synchronized clocks, and power management hardware and/or software may trigger a switching condition to occur. Each switching condition causes the reversal of the roles of the first and second earbuds so as to increase the operating life of the paired earbuds before they need to be recharged by balancing their respective power consumption when in use. Each switching condition may also cause the reversal of the roles of the first and second earbuds so as to avoid the disconnection of communication with the electronic device and/or evenly distribute battery usage.

Abstract: A wearable electronic band configured to contain a plug to engage a power source, and one or more earbud charging receptacles. The band also contains its own rechargeable battery electrically connected to the receptacles and a power source, such as an external source or an induction coil.

Abstract: A dock for charging one or more earbuds includes a housing configured to receive the earbuds and recharge them via an extendable plug, induction coil, or other components. The dock also contains its own rechargeable battery that electrically connects to both the electrical transfer components and the earbud charging contacts. Thus, the earbuds may be charged by an external power source when connected to or in inductive proximity to it, and by the battery when not connected to or in range of the power source.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes one or more sidewalls configured to at least partially cover a face of a mobile electronic device, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, and an electrical connection such as a coil configured to engage with a power source and the earbud. When the earbud is positioned within the aperture and the power source is engaged with the electrical coil, the electrical connection will charge the earbud. An additional electrical connection may simultaneously charge the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A wearable electronic band configured to contain a plug to engage a power source, and one or more earbud charging receptacles. The band also contains its own rechargeable battery electrically connected to the receptacles and a power source, such as an external source or an induction coil.

Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device includes an aperture configured to receive one or more earbuds, a portion configured to receive power from a power source, and circuitry configured to simultaneously charge the one or more earbuds and the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device includes an aperture configured to receive one or more earbuds, a portion configured to receive power from a power source, and circuitry configured to simultaneously charge the one or more earbuds and the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device includes a portion configured to receive power via induction charging, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, and circuitry configured to simultaneously charge the earbud and the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes portion having a port configured to receive a power cord input, an aperture configured to receive an earbud, an electrical contact configured to engage a charging contact of the earbud, an electrical connection configured to engage the port with a power input port of the mobile device, and an electrical connection configured to engage the port with the electrical contact of the earbud.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a rear panel, a plurality of walls extending around the rear panel, a base portion having a jack configured to receive a power cord input, a first aperture configured to receive a first earbud, a first electrical contact of the first aperture configured to engage a first corresponding charging contact of the first earbud, a second aperture configured to receive a second earbud, a second electrical contact of the second aperture configured to engage a second corresponding charging contact of the second earbud, a first electrical connection configured to engage the jack with a power input port of the mobile device, and a second electrical connection configured to engage the jack with the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.

Abstract: An apparatus and method by which an image is projected to pupils of a viewer. Preferably, the image covers only areas occupied by the pupils and tracks the areas occupied by the pupils such as to provide continuous display of the imagery to a viewer. The method is to dynamically control the direction of light into sub-apertures selected by a tracking device. By imaging selectively into the sub-apertures where the pupils are temporally located instead of imaging into a generally large area, the disclosed apparatus is power efficient and exclusive because the projected images are covert. This method is applicable to most biocular displays, for instance, but not limited to “see through” systems, which overlay imagery over real world scenes and where geometrically precise projection is critical. In one embodiment, the pupil scan apparatus is combined with a retinal scan apparatus to provide security. In this manner, only an authorized user of the apparatus can operate it.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a wireless network includes, at a device including a communication interface coupling the device to a wireless network, monitoring messages transmitted between the communication interface and the wireless network, and outputting monitoring data associated with the monitored messages from the device.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a wireless network includes, at a device including a communication interface coupling the device to a wireless network, monitoring messages transmitted between the communication interface and the wireless network, and outputting monitoring data associated with the monitored messages from the device.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a wireless network includes, at a device including a communication interface coupling the device to a wireless network, monitoring messages transmitted between the communication interface and the wireless network, and outputting monitoring data associated with the monitored messages from the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method by which an image is projected to pupils of a viewer. Preferably, the image covers only areas occupied by the pupils and tracks the areas occupied by the pupils such as to provide continuous display of the imagery to a viewer. The method is to dynamically control the direction of light into sub-apertures selected by a tracking device. By imaging selectively into the sub-apertures where the pupils are temporally located instead of imaging into a generally large area, the disclosed apparatus is power efficient and exclusive because the projected images are covert. This method is applicable to most biocular displays, for instance, but not limited to “see through” systems, which overlay imagery over real world scenes and where geometrically precise projection is critical. In one embodiment, the pupil scan apparatus is combined with a retinal scan apparatus to provide security. In this manner, only an authorized user of the apparatus can operate it.

Abstract: An aviation vision apparatus. Its purpose assists a pilot's ability to fly an aircraft by providing increased visibility. The apparatus features an uncooled IR sensor for vision enhancement. An integrated window assembly is provided which permits the sensor to obtain its imagery. The apparatus also has an integrated aerodynamic enclosure. The apparatus features electronics responsible for window assembly window control functions and IR sensor control. The apparatus is a single line replaceable unit that receives control commands from the aircraft's head-down display or other control modules. The unit also provides for the video display.