Abstract: A system for obtaining and outputting real time blood glucose values or one or more indicators related thereto is described. The system comprises a sensor for obtaining blood glucose data from an individual in real time. The system includes an analyzer for comparing in a first comparison some or all of the blood glucose data obtained in real time and for generating an indicator in real time when the analyzer in comparing some or all of the blood glucose data identifies blood glucose data as unacceptable, the indicator provided as output on the user interface in real time.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for normalizing path length in an optical system for non-invasive glucose concentration. A method arrangement includes providing an optical energy source spaced from a first photo-detector by a sensing area; transmitting energy from the optical energy source onto the first photo-detector; storing a first reading corresponding to the light intensity observed by the first photo-detector; subsequently, introducing a container of solution including an optically active substance into the sampling area; transmitting energy from the optical energy source through the container in the sampling area and onto the first photo-detector; storing a second reading corresponding to the light intensity observed by the first photo-detector; determining a ratio of the first reading to the second reading; and determining a path length L by computing L=ln(ratio)/? where ? is an absorption constant of the optical energy in the solution and container. Additional arrangements are disclosed.

Abstract: A glucose sensor comprising an optical energy source having an emitter with an emission pattern; a first polarizer intersecting the emission pattern; a second polarizer spaced a distance from the first polarizer and intersecting the emission pattern, the second polarizer rotated relative to the first polarizer by a first rotational amount ?; a first optical detector intersecting the emission pattern; a second optical detector positioned proximal to the second polarizer, the first polarizer and the second polarizer being positioned between the optical energy source and the second optical detector, the second optical detector intersecting the emission pattern; a compensating circuit coupled to the second optical detector; and a subtractor circuit coupled to the compensating circuit and the first optical detector.

Abstract: An information sorting decision aid which aids a decisionmaker through the second stage of decision-making of choosing from a large variety of similar products through the use of a graphical preference mechanism together with locally executed recommendation and display logic. A novel combination of a user interface comprising several sliders with Rackham's hypothesis and with a novel weighted matching algorithm to rank products is presented. Each product or service is given a score based on how well its feature strengths match the needs of a user of a system of the invention as expressed by the positions of the sliders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for testing a conductor element (20) applicable to locating a continuity defect of the conductor element, the conductor element having, relative to a reference conductor, an insulation resistance and a leak capacitance. According to the present invention, the method comprises a step of injecting into the conductor element at least two currents (i1, i2) of different frequencies by means of a current or voltage generator (23), one terminal of which is connected to the reference conductor, at least one step of measuring the amplitudes of currents at one measuring point (Pi) chosen along the conductor element, and a step of calculating the imaginary part of currents and/or calculating the leak capacitance of the conductor element downstream from the measuring point (P1).

Abstract: Method for locating an insulation fault (Rd) in the screen (SCR) of a cable relative to the ground, the screen being electrically accessible at least at one point of origin (Po) and at one terminal point (Pe). A current is injected between the point of origin (Po) and the terminal point (Pe) of the screen (SCR), by a current or voltage generator (21) that is insulated from the ground, a first electric voltage (U1) is measured at the point of origin (Po), in reference to the ground, and a second electric voltage (U, U2) is measured at the terminal point (Pe). The ratio between the first (U1) and the second (U, U2) voltages measured is representative of the relative position (Pdr) of the insulation fault between the point of origin (Po) and the terminal point (Pe).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring the electrical characteristics of a telecommunication cable (10) comprising a bundle of electric wires (11) conveying a service voltage (U) delivered by equipment (15) referenced to ground, arranged in an insulating sheath comprising a conductive screen (12). According to the present invention, the method comprises one step of measuring the insulation resistance (Riso) of the screen (12) relative to the ground, one step of measuring the electric potential (Pe) of the screen (12) relative to the ground, and one step of determining a global insulation resistance (Ri) of the bundle of electric wires (11) relative to the conductive screen (12), using the result of the measurements of the insulation resistance (Riso) and of the electric potential (Pe) of the screen. Application to characterising or to maintaining telecommunication cables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for testing a conductor element (20) applicable to locating, a continuity defect of the conductor element, the conductor element having, relative to a reference conductor, an insulation resistance and a leak capacitance. According to the present invention, the method comprises a step of injecting into the conductor element at least two currents (i1, i2) of different frequencies by means of a current or voltage generator (23), one terminal of which is connected to the reference conductor, at least one step of measuring the amplitudes of currents at one measuring point (Pi) chosen along the conductor element, and a step of calculating the imaginary part of currents and/or calculating the leak capacitance of the conductor element downstream from the measuring point (P1).

Abstract: Device for verifying the tightness of a network of cables with metal sheathing or metal part. This device comprises a central measurement unit (UC) connected to rack units (UBo1, UB2) controlling the assemblies of cables of the network (C1, C2) to which they are connected via terminal boards. The assemblies are disconnected from ground at the head of the network of the assembly of cables (C1, C2) and the insulation resistance with respect to ground of this assembly of cables is measured. The resistance is compared with an adjustable standard resistance. The electrochemical couple generated by a lack of tightness, which is associated with an alarm is also measured. The rack unit (UBo1) at the head of the network is associated with at least one rack unit (UBe1) located at the end of the cable or assembly of cables (C1) in which signals are detected and analyzed.

Abstract: A finger nail retainer and tweezer for use with a conventional nail clipper. The retainer and tweezer is used with a conventional nail clipper having a pair of elongated cutting blades fastened together at a rear end and having cutting blades at a forward end. The retainer and tweezer is made of spring steel and is of a generally V-shaped construction fitting over the pair of cutting blades and covering the space therebetween to retain nail clippings. The retainer and tweezer when removed from the nail clipper can be squeezed together and serve a particularly advantageous function as a tweezer. The retainer is simply adapted to be fitted over the nail clipper by inturned bottom flanges on the arms and inturned guide elements spaced above the flange elements to bit over the opposed sides of the bottom cutter blade while permitting the movement of the uppermost cutter blade. The flange form a narrow throat at the rear and an enlarged opening receiving a key ring.