Abstract: An electronic object is configured for rapid prototyping of a wireless communication transceiver. The electronic object comprises hardware and software components. An identification module is configured for automatically conveying the electronic object's identity to at least one other electronic object in the transceiver. A signal processor performs object-specific signal processing, which is one of a plurality of component transceiver functions performed by a transceiver. An interface provides access to the electronic object's resources by other electronic objects via physical and logical entry points.

Abstract: An electronic object is configured for rapid prototyping of a wireless communication transceiver. The electronic object comprises hardware and software components. An identification module is configured for automatically conveying the electronic object's identity to at least one other electronic object in the transceiver. A signal processor performs object-specific signal processing, which is one of a plurality of component transceiver functions performed by a transceiver. An interface provides access to the electronic object's resources by other electronic objects via physical and logical entry points.

Abstract: In a wireless sensor network, a local wireless network serves a plurality of sensor nodes. The local wireless network is reconfigurable for accepting a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device comprises a wireless network interface, such as a dongle, and is configured for selecting a set of sensor nodes for communications. The sensor network, a gateway, or a remote computing device may select the set of sensor nodes for communicating with the mobile computing device. A dongle may be provided for coupling the mobile computing device to the local wireless network. The dongle comprises a configuration unit for interfacing the mobile computing device with the local wireless network, an identification unit for storing user data used for user authentication, and a protection module for providing secure network access.

Abstract: An improved lancet having a body integrally molded about an elongated shaft of a lancet needle and an easy twist off cap is disclosed. The lancet body further includes a cap integrally molded about the pointed end of the lancet needle and joined to the lancet body by a frangible junction connecting the distal end of the lancet body and the cap. The cap includes radially projecting, diametrically opposed tabs which provide structural members that may be grasped by the user to facilitate twisting and removal of the cap.

Abstract: An improved protective lancet, lancet casing and method for producing the same. The lancet casing includes a lancet body that is integrally molded about an elongated shaft portion of a lancet needle. The lancet body is characterized in having an upper bearing surface from which a pointed end of the lancet needle extends. The lancet casing further includes a cap integrally molded about the pointed end of the lancet needle and joined to the lancet body by a narrow frangible junction on the upper bearing surface of the lancet body. In accordance with the present invention, one or more tab members are affixed between the cap and the body.

Abstract: An improved lancet having a body integrally molded about an elongated shaft of a lancet needle and an easy twist off cap is disclosed. The lancet body further includes a cap integrally molded about the pointed end of the lancet needle and joined to the lancet body by a frangible junction connecting the distal end of the lancet body and the cap. The cap includes radially projecting, diametrically opposed tabs which provide structural members that may be grasped by the user to facilitate twisting and removal of the cap.