Abstract: A multifunctional assembly having a resistive element a conductive element in electrical communication with the resistive element, the conductive element defining at least one of a plurality of multifunctional zones of the resistive element, wherein the conductive element is configured to direct a flow of electricity across at least one of the plurality of multifunctional zones of the resistive element in a preselected manner.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.

Abstract: In the past, a contact imaging device was physically secured to prevent tampering. When used with network computer systems or communications systems, securing a contact imager is difficult. According to the invention, a method is proposed for securing a contact imaging device from tampering and for ensuring a contact imaging device is an authorised contact imaging device for use with a personal computer, a network application, or a communications application.

Abstract: In the past, a contact imaging device was physically secured to prevent tampering. When used with network computer systems or communications systems, securing a contact imager is difficult. According to the invention, a method is proposed for securing a contact imaging device from tampering and for ensuring a contact imaging device is an authorised contact imaging device for use with a personal computer, a network application, or a communications application.

Abstract: A transducer is provided with an integral smart card reader. For security applications the transducer is a biometric information input device. The device provides co-operative operation of the smart card and the transducer to provide user specific processing of biometric information provided by the user. Because of the integral smart card reader, tampering and monitoring of security operations is prevented.

Abstract: In the past, a contact imaging device was physically secured to prevent tampering. When used with network computer systems or communications systems, securing a contact imager is difficult. According to the invention, a method is proposed for securing a contact imaging device from tampering and for ensuring a contact imaging device is an authorised contact imaging device for use with a personal computer, a network application, or a communications application.