Abstract: A multi-parameter patient monitoring device rack can dock a plurality of patient monitor modules and can communicate with a separate display unit. A signal processing unit can be incorporated into the device rack. A graphics processing unit can be attached to the display unit. The device rack and the graphic display unit can have improved heat dissipation and drip-proof features. The multi-parameter patient monitoring device rack can provide interchangeability and versatility to a multi-parameter patient monitoring system by allowing use of different display units and monitoring of different combinations of parameters. A dual-use patient monitor module can have its own display unit configured for displaying one or more parameters when used as a stand-alone device, and can be docked into the device rack when a handle on the module is folded down.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for generating and authenticating use of a voucher associated with a resource in a distributed network. A distribution authentication system, like that described herein, is configured to generate a resource voucher based on a resource distribution from a transferor account to a recipient account, the resource voucher comprising an expiration period; receive a request for a voucher distribution; and authenticate, in response to receiving the request for the voucher distribution, whether the voucher distribution has met the expiration period, wherein, in the instance where the voucher distribution has met the expiration period, automatically redistribute the resource distribution to the transferor account.

Abstract: A random clinical trial (RCT) management system is disclosed. The system includes a user interface, including a configuration interface configured to receive user input defining parameters for a randomized clinical trial and a dashboard interface configured to output results of the randomized clinical trial. The system includes an analysis engine configured to analyze data from a plurality of educational modules associated with a learning management system (LMS) course, including a control educational module and at least one variation educational module correlated to the control educational module Analyzing is performed based on user input received at the configuration interface. The analysis engine randomly assigns students interacting with the learning management system to one of the educational modules and reports analysis results to the dashboard interface. The system includes a communications interface configured to be coupled to an LMS.

Abstract: A particle size sensor for metallic powder includes a microwave cavity or waveguide, the microwave cavity or waveguide including a microwave source for generating microwaves within the microwave cavity or waveguide, a microwave receiver for detecting microwaves generated within the cavity or waveguide, a sample insertion point for receiving a sample of the metallic powder and an analyser arranged to determine a particle size for the metallic powder from receiver signals generated by the receiver.

Abstract: On-the-go fingerprint scanners and methods of capturing fingerprints on-the-go are disclosed. In some aspects, the on-the-go fingerprint scanner can include a scanning area and a beam break sensor disposed coincident to the scanning area such that the beam break sensor detects when an object passes through the scanning area. The scanner can also include at least one hand camera configured to capture a video image of the scanning area such that when the beam break sensor detects that an object has passed through the scanning area, the hand camera detects whether the object is a human hand and the location of any fingers on said hand, and at least one fingerprint camera configured to receive the location of any fingers within the scanning area from the hand camera and capture a high-resolution image of at least a portion of any of said fingers passing through the scanning area.

Abstract: On-the-go fingerprint scanners and methods of capturing fingerprints on-the-go are disclosed. In some aspects, the on-the-go fingerprint scanner can include a scanning area and a beam break sensor disposed coincident to the scanning area such that the beam break sensor detects when an object passes through the scanning area. The scanner can also include at least one hand camera configured to capture a video image of the scanning area such that when the beam break sensor detects that an object has passed through the scanning area, the hand camera detects whether the object is a human hand and the location of any fingers on said hand, and at least one fingerprint camera configured to receive the location of any fingers within the scanning area from the hand camera and capture a high-resolution image of at least a portion of any of said fingers passing through the scanning area.

Abstract: On-the-go fingerprint scanners and methods of capturing fingerprints on-the-go are disclosed. In some aspects, the on-the-go fingerprint scanner can include a scanning area and a beam break sensor disposed coincident to the scanning area such that the beam break sensor detects when an object passes through the scanning area. The scanner can also include at least one hand camera configured to capture a video image of the scanning area such that when the beam break sensor detects that an object has passed through the scanning area, the hand camera detects whether the object is a human hand and the location of any fingers on said hand, and at least one fingerprint camera configured to receive the location of any fingers within the scanning area from the hand camera and capture a high-resolution image of at least a portion of any of said fingers passing through the scanning area.

Abstract: A method and system for showing a user his position in a set geographic area in which all parts of the geographic area are visible on a display at all times, and in which the user's position is shown as moveable relative to the set geographic area. The method and system utilize a positioning system (such as GPS) on the user and a display visible to the user to track and display the user's movement. In some versions the user defines the geographic area by positioning himself at the edges of the area. In other versions the user marks the geographic area on a map or chart on the display. In this way the user will always know his position relative to the same boundaries, without the need for zooming or scrolling the display.

Abstract: The present invention in several embodiments is a system that allows users to charge the battery of their cell phone without having to utilize traditional means. The present invention gives cell phone users the opportunity to charge their phone's battery utilizing a wireless router or other RF source. This product may virtually eliminate calls being ruined or dropped because of a dying battery. Using this innovative item, multiple consumers will be able to charge their cell phones at the same time. Anyone can use Charging While Wireless to keep their cell phone battery full without having to waste time plugging in the device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel method, computer program product, and system for determining a spatial location of a target object from the selection of points in multiple images that correspond to the object location within the images. In one aspect, the method includes collecting location and orientation information of one or more image sensors producing the images; the collected location and orientation information is then used to determine the spatial location of the target object.

Abstract: A method and system for showing a user his position in a set geographic area in which all parts of the geographic area are visible on a display at all times, and in which the user's position is shown as moveable relative to the set geographic area. The method and system utilize a positioning system (such as GPS) on the user and a display visible to the user to track and display the user's movement. In some versions the user defines the geographic area by positioning himself at the edges of the area. In other versions the user marks the geographic area on a map or chart on the display. In this way the user will always know his position relative to the same boundaries, without the need for zooming or scrolling the display.

Abstract: A system engaging users with internet advertisement areas using interesting content is presented. Areas normally devoted to internet advertisements are periodically replaced with engaging content. In one embodiment, RSS web feeds are used to obtain recent and summarized bits of engaging content to place in the advertising areas. In yet another embodiment, hybrid mixes of engaging content and advertisements are displayed. In this manner, internet viewers remain engaged with the areas on an internet web page that are normally devoted to internet advertisements.

Abstract: A method and system for flexibly transferring data from one or more data sources to one or more data destinations within an information network where each of the one or more data sources have data in a particular source format and each of the one or more data destinations have data in the same or another particular destination format using a parameter database that includes parameters to control the transfer of data, a scheduler that initiates the transfer of data, and a data loader in communications with the parameter database and scheduler that, upon initiation by the scheduler, extracts data from the one or more data sources, manipulates the extracted source data into one or more destination formats associated with the one or more data destinations, and inserts the data into one or more data destinations according to the parameters within the parameter database.

Abstract: A method and a system for using an electronic funds transaction point of sale (EFTPOS) payment system to provide products and services to a point of sale location without compromising the security of payment processing by the EFTPOS payment system. In one example embodiment, the EFTPOS terminal arrangement is coupled to a first vendor data processing system (DPS) hosting a first application and is coupled to a financial institution DPS hosting a second application, wherein the terminal arrangement hosts one or more payment applications and one or more non-payment applications. The method includes accessing the first application at the first vendor DPS via the non-payment application of the EFTPOS terminal arrangement and selecting a product via the non-payment application and offered by the first application on the first vendor DPS.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide a database version control system are disclosed. An illustrated example method comprises receiving a request to modify a first table of a database, inserting an entry in a second table in response to the request, storing information reflecting the modification in the second table, modifying the first table according to the request, and storing a unique identifier associated with the record in the second table.

Abstract: A method and system for flexibly transferring data from one or more data sources to one or more data destinations within an information network where each of the one or more data sources have data in a particular source format and each of the one or more data destinations have data in the same or another particular destination format using a parameter database that includes parameters to control the transfer of data, a scheduler that initiates the transfer of data, and a data loader in communications with the parameter database and scheduler that, upon initiation by the scheduler, extracts data from the one or more data sources, manipulates the extracted source data into one or more destination formats associated with the one or more data destinations, and inserts the data into one or more data destinations according to the parameters within the parameter database.

Abstract: A pressure relief device comprises an unimpregnated graphite membrane having a gas impermeable coating.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for providing products and services to current electronic funds transaction point of sale (EFTPOS) terminals without compromising the security of payment processing nor having to replace all of the EFTPOS terminals in the EFTPOS system. In one example embodiment, an electronic finds transaction point of sale (EFTPOS) arrangement is configured and arranged for communication via a first secure channel with a financial application hosted by a data processing system of a financial institution. The arrangement is also configured for communication via a second non-secure channel with a vendor application hosted by a data processing system of a vendor and is coupled to a plurality of EFTPOS terminals. The EFTPOS arrangement includes a proxy server configured and arranged to be coupled to the plurality of EFTPOS terminals and to receive sets of data from the vendor application via the non-secure channel.

Abstract: A method and a system for using an electronic funds transaction point of sale (EFTPOS) payment system to provide products and services to a point of sale location without compromising the security of payment processing by the EFTPOS payment system. In one example embodiment, the EFTPOS terminal arrangement is coupled to a first vendor data processing system (DPS) hosting a first application and is coupled to a financial institution DPS hosting a second application, wherein the terminal arrangement hosts one or more payment applications and one or more non-payment applications. The method includes accessing the first application at the first vendor DPS via the non-payment application of the EFTPOS terminal arrangement and selecting a product via the non-payment application and offered by the first application on the first vendor DPS.

Abstract: A pressure relief device comprises an unimpregnated graphite membrane having a gas impermeable coating.