Abstract: The invention provides a fluid management system (1) for providing fluid from a fluid source (20) to the body of a patient. The fluid management system (1) includes a compressible chamber (10). A fluid conduit (30) is in fluid communication with the fluid source (20) and with an interior of the compressible chamber (10). A bypass conduit (40) has an inlet end (43) in fluid communication with the fluid source (20) and an outlet end (44) for providing fluid to a trocar (70). The bypass conduit 40 passes either through or around the compressible chamber (10). A first one way valve (80) can admit fluid from the fluid conduit (30) into the interior of the compressible chamber (10). A second one way valve (90) can admit fluid within the interior of the compressible chamber (10) into the bypass conduit (40).

Abstract: The invention provides a fluid management system (1) for providing fluid from a fluid source (20) to the body of a patient. The fluid management system (1) includes a compressible chamber (10). A fluid conduit (30) is in fluid communication with the fluid source (20) and with an interior of the compressible chamber (10). A bypass conduit (40) has an inlet end (43) in fluid communication with the fluid source (20) and an outlet end (44) for providing fluid to a trocar (70). The bypass conduit 40 passes either through or around the compressible chamber (10). A first one way valve (80) can admit fluid from the fluid conduit (30) into the interior of the compressible chamber (10). A second one way valve (90) can admit fluid within the interior of the compressible chamber (10) into the bypass conduit (40).

Abstract: Systems and methods which implement cooperative techniques at wireless network access points to provide interference mitigation are shown. Embodiments utilize cooperative antenna beam adaptation techniques wherein antenna beam selection, selective antenna beam transmission power, and/or antenna beam null selection is implemented based upon the communication environment created by a plurality of access points. Additionally or alternatively, embodiments utilize cooperative antenna beam isolation techniques wherein narrow channel filters are implemented with respect to antenna beam signals and/or shielding is provided between various antenna beams based upon the communication environment created by a plurality of access points.

Abstract: A system and process for making non-continuous articles with patterned microstructures. The articles are of high quality and may be used in flat panel display applications. The system and process use a casting roll with a pattern on the surface of the casting roll for patterning a non-continuous microstructure on a surface of the substrate, and a coating device that is adapted to apply a coating to the surface of the substrate in a non-continuous manner so that areas of the substrate that are coated by the coating device correspond to the casting roll pattern.

Abstract: A method for displaying information regarding an object includes displaying a first axis associated with a first attribute of an object and a second axis associated with a second attribute of the object, the first axis and the second axis defining a plot region, the object being a file or a folder, and displaying a graphic representing a third attribute of the object, the graphic plotted in the plot region such that a first position of the graphic relative to the first axis corresponds to a value of the first attribute of the object, and a second position of the graphic relative to the second axis corresponds to a value of the second attribute of the object. A method for displaying content comprising displaying information associated with a file stored in a memory, wherein the information is so displayed such that the information appears printed on a curved surface.

Abstract: A user interface for displaying files includes a first column for displaying identifiers of files, and a first filter button associated with the first column, wherein the first filter button is selectable for allowing a user to filter the identifiers of files in the first column. A method for displaying information regarding files stored in a memory includes displaying identifiers of files in a first column, and providing a first filter button associated with the first column, wherein the first filter button is selectable for allowing a user to filter the identifiers of files in the first column. A user interface includes a first address field displaying a first address associated with a first navigation operation, a first window displaying content associated with the first navigation operation, and a second address field displaying a second address associated with a second navigation operation.

Abstract: A method for displaying an object includes displaying an identifier of an object, and displaying a graphic associated with the identifier, the graphic indicating that the object is accessible from a plurality of folders. A method for storing an object such that the object is accessible from a plurality of locations includes creating an object to be stored, associating the object with a first location from which the object can be retrieved, associating the object with a second location from which the object can be retrieved, and storing the object in a memory.

Abstract: A user interface for displaying information includes a region for displaying information regarding one or more files that are stored in a memory, and a navigation map located adjacent the region, the navigation map displaying a graphic associated with information being displayed in the region, the graphic representing a quantity of the displayed information and a quantity of non-displayed information in the region. A method for locating an object stored in a memory includes providing a navigation tool displaying a plurality of folders, wherein a first folder and a second folder can be selected from the plurality of folders, and simultaneously displaying at least some content from the first folder and at least some content from the second folders in response to a selection of the first and the second folders.

Abstract: A method of carrying out a business process includes obtaining an entity model representative of an entity to which a task associated with said business process can be assigned, obtaining a work model representative of a task to be assigned to said entity, and assigning said task to said entity based on said entity model and said work model to thereby carry out said business process. A method for optimizing a business process includes collecting a first set of data associated with an execution of a first business process model representative of a first business process, searching a data base for a second business process model representative of a second business process, and comparing said first set of data with a second set of data associated with said second business process.

Abstract: A method for determining the location of a mobile unit tags uplink signals received at separate antennas with corresponding antenna tags. All of the uplink signals are combined into a single combined signal, which may be transmitted to a base station. One or more signal parts are selected from the combined signal, and these selected parts are decoded to determine their corresponding antenna tags. A location algorithm is applied to the decoded signal parts to determine a location of the mobile unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the health of a compressor having at least one sensor operatively coupled to the compressor for monitoring at least one compressor parameter, a processor system embodying a stall precursor detection algorithm, the processor system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the processor system computing stall precursors. A comparator is provided to compare the stall precursors with predetermined baseline data, and a controller operatively coupled to the comparator initiates corrective actions to prevent a compressor surge and stall if the stall precursors deviate from the baseline data, the baseline data representing predetermined level of compressor operability.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the health of a compressor including at least one sensor operatively coupled to measure the dynamic pressure of gases flowing through the compressor, a processing system coupled to at least one sensor, the processor system recording and processing the measurements made by at least one sensor. The apparatus further includes a comparator that compares the sensor measurements with predetermined baseline values, and a real-time controller coupled to the comparator, the controller initiating corrective actions to prevent a compressor surge if the sensor measurements deviate from the predetermined baseline values.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the health of a compressor having at least one sensor operatively coupled to the compressor for monitoring at least one compressor parameter, a processor system embodying a stall precursor detection algorithm, the processor system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the processor system computing stall precursors. A comparator is provided to compare the stall precursors with predetermined baseline data, and a controller operatively coupled to the comparator initiates corrective actions to prevent a compressor surge and stall if the stall precursors deviate from the baseline data, the baseline data representing predetermined level of compressor operability.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for monitoring and controlling a compressor including (a) monitoring at least one compressor parameter; (b) storing data indicative of the monitored parameter in a database system; (c) processing the collected data using a stall precursor detection algorithm to determine a stall precursor; (d) comparing the stall precursor with at least one of a corresponding average compressor value, and a corresponding unit specific value to determine the level of compressor operability, and (e) if the stall precursor varies from at least one of the average compressor value and the unit specific value, performing corrective actions to vary the level of compressor operability to prevent a surge condition.

Abstract: A compressor is disclosed having a characteristic modifier, such as air injection, adapted to modify an operating characteristic of the compressor in order to reduce the bandwidth and rate limit requirements of the compressor. The compressor includes an actuator, such as a bleed valve, whose bandwidth and rate limit parameters meet the corresponding reduced requirements of the compressor. The actuator is adapted to stabilize the compressor with respect to a likely condition in the compressor which would tend to make the compressor operate in a less stable manner. This makes it possible to stabilize the compressor using a more readily available actuator having lower bandwidth and rate limit parameters.