Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide tools and facilities for definition and population of segments to facilitate automated data analysis and automated experimentation based on user interaction with web pages, web sites, and other user interfaces, as well as for carrying out automated tasks related to users who can be partitioned into well-defined segments. Embodiments of the present invention provide a segment-definition language (“SDL”) that allows users and developers to abstractly define segments in a data-independent manner. The SDL provides many operators and constructs for creating and defining segments. SDL-based subsystem components execute SDL segment definitions to assemble segments on behalf of application programs.

Abstract: A uterine manipulator device for injecting a visualisation fluid into the uterine cavity of a female via the cervix. The device comprises an elongate body, a tanaculum for gripping the cervix and an inflatable bladder for forming a fluid-resistant seal with the cervix. The elongate body has a conduit along which visualisation fluid can be conveyed to the uterus and a conduit for air, having an outlet opening, which is connectable to a pressurized air supply. The bladder is mounted on the elongate body over the outlet opening, surrounding the elongate body and sealed to the elongate body at opposite ends of the bladder. The bladder includes an outer sealing element which, upon inflation, forms a fluid-tight seal with the cervix, and an inner sleeve which fits over the opening preventing a return flow of air, yet allowing pressurized air into the bladder for inflating it.

Abstract: A uterine manipulator device 10 for injecting a visualisation fluid into the uterine cavity of a female via the cervix. The device 10 comprises an elongate body 12, a tanaculum for gripping the cervix and an inflatable bladder 20 for forming a fluid-resistant seal with the cervix. The elongate body has a conduit 35 along which visualisation fluid can be conveyed to the uterus and a conduit 37 for air, having an outlet opening 44, which is connectable to a pressurized air supply. The bladder is mounted on the elongate body over the outlet opening 44, surrounding the elongate body and sealed to the elongate body at opposite ends of the bladder. The bladder includes an outer sealing element 52 which, upon inflation, forms a fluid-tight seal with the cervix, and an inner sleeve 54 which fits over the opening 44 preventing a return flow of air, yet allowing pressurized air into the bladder for inflating it.

Abstract: The operation of multimedia applications, such as Macromedia's Flash, embedded within a web page and downloaded by a visitor computer is tracked by using data mining code operating within the multimedia application, or by such code in conjunction with an interface within the web page. Each operation of the web page triggers a URL page request to a data tracking server that is coupled over a wide area network to the visitor computer and to the server from which the web page is downloaded. An example of such a trigger is a getURL command which, when activated, can be used to track such items as multimedia functions used within the multimedia application, pages viewed, scenes viewed, etc. The URL page request includes within the request data that is compiled by the data mining code at the visitor computer and arranged so that the raw data can be reconstituted at the data tracking server and compiled into reports accessible to the web page operator.