Abstract: A lid for inactivating or otherwise deterring use of a medication in a medication container is disclosed. The lid has a body that is configured to be secured to the medication container. A receptacle has a deterrent composition therein. A sharp object is movable from a first position that is spaced from the receptacle to a second position in which the sharp object punctures the receptacle. A controller is operable to: initiate a timer having a set duration; and cause the sharp object to move from the first position to the second position upon expiration of the set duration of the timer. A compression assembly applies a pressure to the receptacle so that, when the sharp object moves from the first position to the second position to puncture the receptacle, the compression assembly facilitates flow of the deterrent composition from the receptacle.

Abstract: A track for a roller coaster is provided. The track includes a plurality of layers that are each constructed from a plurality of layer segments prefabricated with an automated precision cutting device.

Abstract: A generator comprising an interface and a control circuit is disclosed. The interface is to electrically couple to an ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising a switch. The switch is configurable between a first switch state and a second switch state. The control circuit is to provide a continuous drive signal to the ultrasonic surgical instrument based on the switch being in the first switch state. The control circuit is to provide a pulsed drive signal to the ultrasonic surgical instrument based on the switch being in the second switch state.

Abstract: An example system includes two objects each having a known dimension and positioned spaced apart by a known distance, and a fixture having an opening for receiving an imaging device and for holding the two objects in a field of view of the imaging device such that the field of view of the imaging device originates from a point normal to a surface of the base. The fixture holds the imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged and controls an amount of incident light on the imaging device. An example method of determining image scaling includes holding an imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged, and positioning the two objects in the field of view of the imaging device such that the field of view of the imaging device originates from a point normal to a line formed by the known distance.

Abstract: An example fixture includes a hollow elongate section having a first end and a second end, and the first end has an opening for receiving a lens portion of an imaging device and the second end is structurally configured to brace against a surface of an object being imaged. The hollow elongate section is configured to hold the lens portion of the imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged and to control an amount of incident light on the lens portion. Example methods of configuring an imaging device for capturing images of an object include holding, via a fixture, a lens portion of an imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged, controlling an amount of incident light on the lens portion of the imaging device, and holding a calibration object in a field of view of the imaging device.

Abstract: An example system includes a base, two objects each having a known dimension and positioned on the base spaced apart by a known distance, an imaging device positioned such that the two objects are in a field of view of the imaging device and such that the field of view of the imaging device originates from a point normal to a surface of the base, and a computing device having one or more processors and non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to perform functions. The functions include receiving an image from the imaging device capturing the two objects in the field of view, and based on one or more of the known dimension of the two objects and the known distance between the two objects, determining an image scaling factor that associates a number of pixels in the image to a physical distance.

Abstract: An example fixture includes a hollow elongate section having a first end and a second end, and the first end has an opening for receiving a lens portion of an imaging device and the second end is structurally configured to brace against a surface of an object being imaged. The hollow elongate section is configured to hold the lens portion of the imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged and to control an amount of incident light on the lens portion. Example methods of configuring an imaging device for capturing images of an object include holding, via a fixture, a lens portion of an imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged, controlling an amount of incident light on the lens portion of the imaging device, and holding a calibration object in a field of view of the imaging device.

Abstract: An example system includes two objects each having a known dimension and positioned spaced apart by a known distance, and a fixture having an opening for receiving an imaging device and for holding the two objects in a field of view of the imaging device such that the field of view of the imaging device originates from a point normal to a surface of the base. The fixture holds the imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged and controls an amount of incident light on the imaging device. An example method of determining image scaling includes holding an imaging device at a fixed distance from an object being imaged, and positioning the two objects in the field of view of the imaging device such that the field of view of the imaging device originates from a point normal to a line formed by the known distance.

Abstract: An example system includes a base, two objects each having a known dimension and positioned on the base spaced apart by a known distance, an imaging device positioned such that the two objects are in a field of view of the imaging device and such that the field of view of the imaging device originates from a point normal to a surface of the base, and a computing device having one or more processors and non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to perform functions. The functions include receiving an image from the imaging device capturing the two objects in the field of view, and based on one or more of the known dimension of the two objects and the known distance between the two objects, determining an image scaling factor that associates a number of pixels in the image to a physical distance.

Abstract: A method for training is disclosed. The method may include providing, by a computer system, and interactive graphical simulation that can elicit a response, from a user, specific to a responsive skill for which training is desired. Based upon the response collected by the computer system, a threshold performance level of the user in at least one subcomponent skill of the responsive skill may be determined. A difficulty level of the simulation may be set to a level above the threshold performance level of the subcomponent skill, so that subsequent use of the simulation targets training in the subcomponent skill in order to enhance performance of the user in the desired responsive skill. Systems and programs for training are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pallet (10) for receiving a plurality of electrical components used in fabricating crystal resonators (28, 40, 42, 46), has a number of spaced bosses (12) adapted to receive terminals (30, 32) of the components. The terminals (30, 32) extend through a longitudinal groove (20) so that the components can be readily tested at various phases of assembly. The pallet (10) includes a number of spaced teeth (22) whereby the pallet (10), together with the components, can be advanced through a plurality of testing-and-fabricating stations. The pallet (10) is guided in its longitudinal intermittent movement by means of a keyway (26) constructed integrally in a face of the pallet opposite the side having the teeth (22). The pallet (10), together with the components mounted thereon, can be transferred from one fabricating station to the other through a rack (56) which is adapted to receive a number of pallets (10).

Abstract: A pallet (10) for receiving a plurality of electrical components used in fabricating crystal resonators (28, 40, 42, 46), has a number of spaced bosses (12) adapted to receive terminals (30, 32) of the components. The terminals (30, 32) extend through a longitudinal groove (20) so that the components can be readily tested at various phases of assembly. The pallet (10) includes a number of spaced teeth (22) whereby the pallet (10), together with the components, can be advanced through a plurality of testing-and-fabricating stations. The pallet (10) is guided in its longitudinal intermittent movement by means of a keyway (26) constructed integrally in a face of the pallet opposite the side having the teeth (22). The pallet (10), together with the components mounted thereon, can be transferred from one fabricating station to the other through a rack (56) which is adapted to receive a number of pallets (10).