Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method that can comprise, via an Ethernet Channel Service Unit (ECSU), providing a packet conversion between a Serial Wide Area Network (WAN) protocol and an Ethernet network protocol. The ECSU can be adapted to provide access to a network service between a first device adapted to communicate using an Ethernet protocol via the Ethernet network and a second device adapted to communicate using a serial protocol via the Serial WAN.

Abstract: The present invention provides a quality assurance system and method that generates a quality assurance (QA) scorecard for clinicians that participate in a radiological-based medical imaging study using digital imaging technologies. According to one embodiment, client computers, servers, imaging devices, databases, and/or other components may be coupled to provided a unified data collection system. According to one embodiment, systems and methods are provided that analyze various parameters that are derived from the unified data collection system to calculate a QA score for the clinician. The QA score provides a combined subjective and objective feedback system that includes performance evaluations from other users, including radiologists, technologists and patients. According to one embodiment, the feedback may be provided in real-time.

Abstract: An automated teleconferencing control system and method reduces conference call setup time by simultaneously out dialing to multiple conferees through a plurality of parallel telecommunications resources. The teleconferencing control system includes the feature of automatically gathering statistics of each connection attempt, as well as many other call aspects, using these statistics to automatically improve the efficiency of subsequent conference call initiations. Gathered statistics are also used to automatically configure the system to cause all of the conferees to be connected to a conference call at substantially the same time. The selection of which telecommunications resources are used for contacting each target conferee is made based on criteria that include the telephone number or Internet address of the target conferee's telephone.

Abstract: Included herein are systems and methods for associating information related to a first communication and information related to a second communication. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving a first communication, the first communication being associated with a first communications protocol; and associating the received first communication with a communication thread. Additionally embodiments of the method include receiving a second communication, the second communication associated with a second communications protocol, wherein the first communications protocol is different than the second communications protocol; and associating the second communication with the communication thread. Other methods and devices are also provided.

Abstract: A separation container is provided that includes a first container for storing a first substance, a second container for storing a second substance, and a frame structurally located at a periphery of the first cavity and the second cavity that supports an elastic membrane interdisposed between the first cavity and the second cavity to provide a tension seal. The elastic membrane can be completely retracted to allow the first substance to combine with the second substance responsive to a force applied to the separation container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for providing facility-based aerial displays to field personnel in support of repairing outside network facilities. The invention relates to a method and system for displaying a series of selected frames to generate a display of surroundings within the vicinity of a cable break. Frames are selected and manipulated in accordance with a significance level which accepts or rejects the frame and in accordance with a set of display parameters selected by a dispatcher. The aerial display is compiled and displayed to support the assessment of the surroundings to be encountered by a repair crew.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for merging of instant messaging (IM) chat sessions. At least one embodiment includes a communication method configured for establishing an instant messaging (IM) chat session between a first sender and a recipient. Some embodiments include receiving an IM message from a second sender to the recipient and establishing an IM chat room between the recipient, the first sender, and the second sender.

Abstract: Method for carbamate condensation of a carbon dioxide/ammonia gaseous phase in a liquid phase in a condensation unit of the so-called submerged type comprising a heat exchange tube bundle having a predetermined number of tubes intended for carbamate condensation, wherein the gaseous phase and the liquid phase are fed contemporaneously and independently to each of the tubes intended for condensation.

Abstract: A bioelectricity impedance measuring device includes a contact surface capable of being placed on a part of the body, a gripper which is formed to be easily grasped by a single hand, and electrodes on the contact surface. In addition, the bioelectricity impedance measuring device further includes a malnutrition measuring device which measures malnutrition. An operation and control device measures Phase angle theta and/or an RcXc ratio, and measures a nutrient state. The malnutrition measuring device measures the state of malnutrition from a value of Phase angle theta. A display shows the results of measurement with a bar classified by display of a color. In addition, the operation and control device further measures muscular volume. The operation and control device, by being capable of being provided data or regression, can also measure muscular volume for a child aged 5 or younger or an adult aged 60 or older.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for measuring an object for measurement, comprising at least one reference structure for the definition of an object coordinate system, fixed with relation to the object, by means of a measuring system, which comprises at least one sensor system for recording a contour of the object for measuring in a measurement coordinate system. According to the invention, the object for measurement is placed in a measuring position in the recording region of the sensor system, the position of the object coordinate system is fixed by means of the reference structure, the object coordinate system is linked to the measurement coordinate system, the sensor system is turned about a rotation axis relative to the object for measurement, in order to determine contour data and a processing of the contour data carried out in an analytical unit, taking into account the position of the object coordinate system. The invention further relates to an application for contour determination.

Abstract: A bus buffer can include a data buffer and a clock signal buffer. The data buffer for can include two symmetrical buffer circuits with an output signal that can follow the input voltage to provide bi-directional buffer action for a data path of the bus buffer. The clock buffer can operate in a forward or reverse direction, where the signal direction for the clock signal path in the bus buffer can be controlled with a direction input. The bus buffer can also include an enable circuit for enabling the data path and the clock signal path.

Abstract: A magnetic core for a current transformer, and a current transformer and a watt hour meter used thereof, which is preferred the detection of a alternate current with a large asymmetrical waveform and a alternate current which a direct current is superimposed are realized. A magnetic core for a current transformer comprising the composition represented by the general formula: Fe100-x-a-y-cMxCuaM?yX?c (atomic %), wherein M is at least one element selected from Co and Ni, M? is at least one element selected from V, Ti, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, X? is at least one element selected from Si and B, and x, a, y, and c meets the composition of 3?x?50, 0.1?a?3, 1?y?10, 2?c?30, and also 7?y+c?30, and an alloy comprising a crystal grain consisting of at least a part or all of the composition with a mean particle size of less than or equal to 50 nm.

Abstract: A device and method for providing simple access to subscriber selected applications that reside in a telephone network. A programmable communication device that includes programmable push buttons operable for providing a user one button access to voice based and text based applications. A storage register is associated with each of the programmable push button and is operable for storing a directory number, such as a telephone number and a server address. The communication device includes a unique programming permission code for security purposes, such as restricting the use/reprogramming of the push buttons. A method of programming device push buttons including entering the programming permission code and selected advanced application information into the device. The method of programming may be done remotely or manually using various provisioning techniques.

Abstract: Power supply switches are disposed on respective side walls of a casing of a radiation detecting cassette, which are held out of contact with a patient when a radiation image of the patient is captured. When a surgeon or a radiological technician turns one of the power supply switches on or off, a battery starts or stops supplying electric power to a radiation detector, a cassette controller, and a transceiver.

Abstract: The present invention provides a quality assurance system and method that generates a quality assurance (QA) scorecard for administrators that oversee use of digital devices in a radiological-based medical imaging study. According to one embodiment, client computers, servers, imaging devices, databases, and/or other components may be coupled to provided a unified data collection system. According to one embodiment, systems and methods are provided that analyze various parameters that are derived from the unified data collection system to calculate a QA score for analysis by administrators. The QA score provides a combined subjective and objective feedback system that includes performance evaluations from other users, including clinicians, radiologists, technologists and patients. According to one embodiment, the feedback may be provided in real-time.