Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing paper forms includes accepting a filled-in paper form conforming to a template at a computer system having a local memory, wherein the template is not stored in the local memory. Identification information is extracted from the filled-in paper form using the computer system. The identification information indicates a network address of a remote storage location external to the computer system, in which the template is stored. The template is retrieved responsively to the identification information by communication with the remote storage location via a wide area network (WAN). The filled-in paper form is processed responsively to the retrieved template.

Abstract: A method and system predicts changes of physiological/pathological states in a patient, based on sampling, processing and analyzing a plurality of aggregated noisy biomedical signals. A reference database of raw data streams or features is generated by aggregating one or more raw data streams. The features are derived from the raw data streams and represent physiological/pathological states. Each feature consists of biomedical signals of a plurality of patients, wherein several patients have one or more of the physiological/pathological states. A path, which is an individual dynamics, between physiological/pathological states is obtained according to their order of appearance. Then, a prediction of being in physiological/pathological states, or transitions to physiological/pathological states in the patient, is obtained by comparing the individual dynamics with known dynamics, obtained from prior knowledge.

Abstract: A method for processing forms in a computer system includes receiving from a human operator a design of a unified from template including data fields and respective attributes. Paper forms and electronic forms (e-forms) are automatically produced based on the unified form template. Filled-in paper forms and filled-in e-forms are accepted from the clients of the computer system, the filled-in forms including data items filled into the respective data fields by the clients. The data items are extracted from the filled-in paper forms and the filled-in e-forms responsively to the unified form template.

Abstract: Self-contained apparatus for storing, distributing, and playing of digital content. The present invention is of a media for commercial distribution of music and video, which is also capable of playing the digital content stored therein, thus eliminating the need for a separate player. This enables copyright owners to distribute digital copies of their original work in a safe and cost-effective way. Media according to the present invention contains a single legal copy of the content in compressed digital format for lifetime replay, but output is analog only and does not enable a digital copy of the content. There is added convenience for the consumer, who needs only the media instead of both the media and a player. The apparatus can be connected directly to headphones or to an amplifying device or PC. Video versions of the present invention can be connected directly to a television set.

Abstract: A method for diagnosis of a sleep-related condition of a patient having a thorax. The method includes receiving physiological signals from sensors coupled to the thorax of the patient, and analyzing the physiological signals, independently of any electroencephalogram (EEG) or electro-oculogram (EOG) signals, in order to identify sleep stages of the patient.

Abstract: A method and system predicts changes of physiological/pathological states in a patient, based on sampling, processing and analyzing a plurality of aggregated noisy biomedical signals. A reference database of raw data streams or features is generated by aggregating one or more raw data streams. The features are derived from the raw data streams and represent physiological/pathological states. Each feature consists of biomedical signals of a plurality of patients, wherein several patients have one or more of the physiological/pathological states. A path, which is an individual dynamics, between physiological/pathological states is obtained according to their order of appearance. Then, a prediction of being in physiological/pathological states, or transitions to physiological/pathological states in the patient, is obtained by comparing the individual dynamics with known dynamics, obtained from prior knowledge.

Abstract: A compact interface device for use with a communication apparatus, e.g. a cellular phone is described. The interface device enables a user to make a telephone call through a voice command to any other communication apparatus. The interface device includes an adapter having a controller circuit triggered by a switch, in order to (i) dial a predetermined number associated with a remote service provider, and (ii) terminate the connection; a speaker for reproducing incoming signals of the phone call; and a microphone for receiving audio signals generated by the user. According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of making a telephone call through a voice command by using the interface device.

Abstract: Methods and systems that (a) adaptively segment a raw data stream(s) of different type biomedical signals; (b) assign attribute values to each segment; (c) determine an attribute domain based on a point corresponding to said segment attribute value; (d) generate a cluster set(s) in said attribute domain that includes a combination of points; (e) obtain a probability of order of appearance of each cluster point, according to its property value; (f) use said probability to update each point's property value; (g) repeat (d) through (f) while varying combinations of points in clusters according to their most updated property values and points derived from additional raw data stream adaptive segmentations; (h) associate at least one updated cluster with a normal/abnormal physiological state based on reference clusters in said domain; and (i) obtain the change probability between normal/abnormal physiological states using said probability of the order of appearance.