Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system of designing failure modes of a product is provided. The method comprises: decomposing systems of the product into subsystems based on information stored in a database; receiving through a user interface a failure mode for at least one of the subsystems; adding at least one requirement to the subsystem to address the failure mode; implementing the at least one requirement; validating the implementation at a subsystem level, a system level and a product level; and outputting results of the validating to a configuration system.

Abstract: An electronic flight test card for testing a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) design is provided. The flight test card comprises: a module comprising a list of tests to be performed, each test linked to a requirement for a system or subsystem of the UAV; an interface for communicating with the UAV; a storage medium with a data log for storing the test results captured by the interface; a display module for displaying test items; and an output for exporting the data log to a configuration system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable vacuum connector device 100. The connector device can be attached to various surfaces such as surfaces of CT scanner or other medical equipment by means of vacuum cups or connectors 102. The vacuum connector device 100 has a connection structure 101 such as a rail to which a portable medical device can be attached via its connection feature 202, e.g. a hook. Accordingly, the connector device 100 makes may make it easier to let the portable medical device follow the patient as the patient is moved from location to location. An air pressure sensor 104 is provided for monitoring the vacuum level and for enabling generation of an alarm via an external monitoring device such as the portable medical device 201.

Abstract: The personal data interchange (PDI) device of this invention is based upon a USB flash memory card interface and a simple direct connection operating feature for information transfer. This device may have the physical appearance of a 1-inch plastic cube or another geometric fob design to be attached to a person's key chain, purse, etc. The device may be configured to accept its owner's personal information in a standard electronic business card (vCard) format. The business version of the device has both a USB plug and USB receptacle. The male version of the device has a USB plug and the female version of the device has a USB receptacle plus a USB adapter. When a USB plug or USB receptacle is properly interfaced to an appropriate gender connector on a companion device, PC, PDA, or a smart phone, a person's information would be automatically transferred to the said devices.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a signal that includes a plurality of cycles and generating a map that maps motion phases to the signal based on both an amplitude and a slope of the signal. A system includes a processor that identifies a set of motion signal timestamps, for a plurality of motion cycles in a motion signal indicative of cyclic motion of a moving object, based on a predetermined motion phase of interest and a phase-to-amplitude/slope mapping, wherein the set of motion signal timestamps correspond to a common signal amplitude. A method include identifying a peak of a plurality of peaks in a motion cycle of a noisy cyclic signal having irregular periodicity, wherein the peak corresponds to a point lying between two points with amplitudes below a predetermined threshold, comparing points before and after the peak with the peak, and identifying the peak as a local maximum when the peak is greater than the points.

Abstract: A weapon may include a translatable recoil mass and two translatable counterweights disposed on opposite sides of the recoil mass. Each counterweight may have a mass that is substantially one-half a mass of the recoil mass. A pair of racks may be fixed to respective ones of the counterweights and a second pair of racks may be fixed to opposites sides of the recoil mass. Pinions may engage the counterweight and recoil mass racks. A receiver may be fixed with respect to the recoil mass and the pair of counterweights. The directions of translation of the recoil mass are substantially opposite directions of translation of the two counterweights.

Abstract: A broadband waveguide incorporates various reflection suppression techniques to reduce reflections in signals communicated thereby. The waveguide includes one or more filaments that each include a first and second end. A first matrix may be configured proximate the first end(s) while a second matrix may be configured proximate an intermediate location between the first and second ends. A damping material may cover a portion of the filament(s) that extends from the second matrix to the second end(s) (including the second end(s) themselves) and/or the second end(s) of the filament(s) is/are shaped to at least partially suppress reflections of the signal therefrom. When configured with multiple filaments, at least two of the filaments may have differing lengths that extend from the second matrix and also operate to at least partially suppress reflections of a signal.

Abstract: Data corresponding to biological tissue or lesions imaged in a remote location are communicated automatically to a central location, where the data are analyzed using data and algorithms stored securely at the central location. A result of the analysis is communicated from the central location to the remote location. Payment to an entity associated with the central location is made for each image or set of images.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for accounting for dark current in the output of an imaging array is presented. A dark current monitor on the monolithic semiconductor imaging array is provided. The dark current monitor may be darkened pixels of the imaging array, darkened pixels of another array, or a temperature monitor and associated circuitry necessary to calculate relative dark current from the monitored temperature.

Abstract: A face of a tooth is illuminated with light obtained from an injection laser with a defined coherence, wherein the illuminating light impinging on the face of the tooth has less than the defined coherence. Light propagating from the illuminated face and scattered until it exits from another face of the tooth is captured to form an image of the other face of the tooth.

Abstract: A transparent guard positioned between the boom swing control of a backhoe and a person standing outside the operator station prevents unintentional manipulation of the control by that person.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an optical system in a reproducible position with respect to a tooth in a mouth is presented. The apparatus has a body with a light source attached to a prong by a spring, and the prong contacts the proximal surface of the tooth.

Abstract: A set of lens elements is assembled to form a lens by adjusting a first and a second lens element in a spaced apart optical relationship with respect to each other, then affixing the two elements in the spaced apart optical relationship by affixing a lens element holder to at least the second lens element. Further lens elements are assembled in turn and affixed in spaced apart optical relationship to the preceding lens elements to form a finished lens.

Abstract: An means for blocking light reflected from the surface of a tooth from the imaging system while imaging light transilluminated through the tooth is presented.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for uniform illumination of an object is presented. A plurality of light sources is adjusted relative to a base in order to give a defined illumination pattern with respect to the base. Then, the light sources are rigidly affixed to the base.

Abstract: A Vehicle Locator Device for helping people to find their parked vehicle in a parking lot or garage during the nighttime. Some advantages that this invention has over other inventions are that you will no longer have to listen to the annoying and piercing sounds of a panic button to find your vehicle. Another advantage to this invention is that finding your vehicle will be as simple as pressing a remote controlled key chain and looking for a bright beam of light that will be shining above your vehicle.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for uniform illumination of an object is presented. A plurality of light sources is adjusted relative to a base in order to give a defined illumination pattern with respect to the base. Then, the light sources are rigidly affixed to the base.

Abstract: An elastomeric locator held against a proximal surface of the tooth and against the gum holds a light source and imaging optics in a reproducible position for imaging a tooth in vivo.