Abstract: An apparatus includes a first element and a second element configured to be repeatedly mechanically coupled to and decoupled from one another, a first seal between the first element and the second element, and a second seal between the first element and the second element. The first seal is configured to inhibit moisture ingress from an environment surrounding the first and second elements to a first region enclosed at least partially by the first seal and the second seal is configured to inhibit moisture ingress from the first region to a second region enclosed at least partially by the second seal. One of the first and second seals includes two first surfaces of the first and second elements in contact with one another, and another one of the first and second seals includes a second surface and a resiliently bendable protrusion of the first and second elements in contact with one another.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first portion and a second portion configured to be repeatedly mechanically coupled to and decoupled from the first portion. The first portion includes at least three protrusions in electrical communication with first circuitry. Each of the at least three protrusions is displaced from and extends substantially parallel to a center axis and at least two of the at least three protrusions are displaced from the center axis by distances that are substantially different from one another. The second portion includes at least three receptacles in electrical communication with second circuitry. Each of the at least three receptacles includes two tines configured to be in mechanical and electrical communication with a corresponding protrusion of the at least three protrusions upon insertion of the corresponding protrusion into a region at least partially bounded by the two tines.

Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and methods for treating conditions using antithrombin-heparin conjugates are disclosed. For example, medical devices can be coated with antithrombin-heparin (ATH) resulting in reduced thrombogenicity. Various conditions can likewise be treated with ATH.

Abstract: A visual and geolocation analytic system is provided, including: an analytic device and a number of image capturing devices connected to said analytic device. The image capturing devices capture images of an object at a time interval and send said captured images to said analytic device; said analytic device comprises a deep learning model for analyzing said captured images, allowing said object to be identified and tagged, and allowing a path of movement of said object across time to be tracked. The present invention tracks the position of an object within an area continuously across time, and transform the object in captured images into structured data set for analysis.

Abstract: A super luminescent light emitting diode includes an active waveguide that is grown using selective area epitaxy, a resistance array, and a contact pad. The active waveguide has a varying bandgap due to a width of the mask that is used for growing the active waveguide. The active waveguide is injected with varying current at each longitudinal section of the active waveguide due to varying resistance associated with the resistance array at each longitudinal section. The varying current is injected by the contact pad. The contact pad is a single continuous electrode. The varying bandgap and varying current at each longitudinal section of the active waveguide enable emission of optical light by each section of the active waveguide such that a combination of all the emitted light leads to emission of a super-broadband continuous spectrum and tailorable spectrum profile of the optical light.

Abstract: An external device of a prosthesis, including an electronics component, which can be a sound processor of a hearing prosthesis, and a power component, which can be a battery, the power component being removably attached to the electronics component, wherein the BTE device is configured with electrostatic discharge protection between the electronics component and the power component.

Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) includes various mode field adapters (MFAs), a waveguide, and various contact pads. All the MFAs are on a same facet of the PIC. One MFA of the PIC outputs a first optical signal that is an amplified version of a second optical signal. The waveguide is divided into two waveguide arms and a bend portion to join the two waveguide arms. The waveguide extends between the MFAs such that the second optical signal propagates through the waveguide. Further, each waveguide arm is formed between the contact pads. The second optical signal propagating through the waveguide is amplified based on a current that is injected in the PIC by way of the contact pads.

Abstract: An external device of a prosthesis, including an electronics component, which can be a sound processor of a hearing prosthesis, and a power component, which can be a battery, the power component being removably attached to the electronics component, wherein the BTE device is configured with electrostatic discharge protection between the electronics component and the power component.

Abstract: An ear hook apparatus, including an ear hook tip, an ear hook chassis, and a male connector, wherein the ear hook apparatus is configured such that the male connector attaches to one or more components of a BTE device at and/or below a base of a BTE electronics module of the BTE device.

Abstract: A visual and geolocation analytic system is provided, including: an analytic device and a number of image capturing devices connected to said analytic device. The image capturing devices capture images of an object at a time interval and send said captured images to said analytic device; said analytic device comprises a deep learning model for analyzing said captured images, allowing said object to be identified and tagged, and allowing a path of movement of said object across time to be tracked. The present invention tracks the position of an object within an area continuously across time, and transform the object in captured images into structured data set for analysis.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing thrombogenesis can include antithrombin and heparin. In one example, a conjugate of antithrombin and heparin where at least 50 wt % of the heparin is conjugated to antithrombin can be present. Furthermore, in one example, at least 98 wt % of the heparin in the composition has a molecular weight greater than 3,000 Daltons.

Abstract: An ear hook apparatus, including an ear hook tip, an ear hook chassis, and a male connector, wherein the ear hook apparatus is configured such that the male connector attaches to one or more components of a BTE device at and/or below a base of a BTE electronics module of the BTE device.

Abstract: An external device of a prosthesis, including an electronics component, which can be a sound processor of a hearing prosthesis, and a power component, which can be a battery, the power component being removably attached to the electronics component, wherein the BTE device is configured with electrostatic discharge protection between the electronics component and the power component.

Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and methods for treating conditions using antithrombin-heparin conjugates are disclosed. For example, medical devices can be coated with antithrombin-heparin (ATH) resulting in reduced thrombogenicity. Various conditions can likewise be treated with ATH.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing thrombogenesis can include antithrombin and heparin. In one example, a conjugate of antithrombin and heparin where at least 50 wt % of the heparin is conjugated to antithrombin can be present. Furthermore, in one example, at least 98 wt % of the heparin in the composition has a molecular weight greater than 3,000 Daltons.

Abstract: A method for exchanging promotional offers and an exchange system are provided. In an embodiment, the method includes receiving an exchange request of exchanging promotional offers for products. Information about the promotional offers is retrieved. Optionally the values of promotional offers from a variety of sources are converted into a single value and/or currency. In an embodiment, the exchange request is verified. Upon successful verification, the promotional offers are deducted, and the exchange transaction of the products are processed. Optionally other payment methods may be used in combination with the promotional offers and/or when the promotional offers are insufficient for purchasing the product desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for optimizing the production of ethanol by microbial fermentation, particularly microbial fermentation of substrates comprising CO. The process involves monitoring the hydrogen production by the microorganism, determining an optimum hydrogen production and adjusting the substrate supply rate in response to a change in the hydrogen production thereby keeping the hydrogen production within a desired range.

Abstract: In one embodiment, line cards of packet switching or other network devices are configured for terminating pseudowires. Typically, this includes multiple line cards being configured for terminating a same pseudowire, which allows the corresponding pseudowire traffic to be received by any one of these multiple line cards. Each of these pseudowire-terminating line cards is typically configured to apply one or more features to a pseudowire packet. Examples of these features include, but are not limited to: Access Control List, Quality of Service, Netflow, and Lawful Intercept. For a received packet to be sent out one of these pseudowires, a two-stage lookup operation can be used to first identify the pseudowire over which to forward the packet; and a second lookup operation based on the pseudowire to identify forwarding information corresponding to a path through a network over which a corresponding pseudowire is configured.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring power comprises a plurality of plugs, at least one sensor in communication with the plurality of outlets, and at least one microcontroller unit in communication with the at least one sensor. Each of the plurality of plugs is able to provide electrical power to a device. The at least one sensor is configured to monitor current flowing to the plurality of plugs. The at least one microcontroller unit is configured to receive readings from the at least one sensor regarding the amount of current delivered to the plurality of plugs.