Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for automatically verifying the medical benefits information of a patient. The present systems and methods automatically verify a patient's medical insurance information by creating a patient account data structure with predetermined data fields. The data fields are then populated with information from a memory device that contains data structures with medical benefits information arranged by an insurance provider identifier.

Abstract: A discectomy instrument for use with a cutting tool including a flexible shaft and an implement extending from the shaft generally includes a guard including a shaft and a foot extending therefrom, wherein the foot has a port and a plurality of teeth. The instrument also includes a guide including a rod, a finger extending from the rod, and an actuator operably connected to the finger such that the finger is adjustable via the actuator. The instrument further includes a sheath including at least one channel, wherein, when the guide and the sheath are coupled to the guard, the channel aligns with the port to permit insertion of the implement through the port via the channel.

Abstract: A discectomy instrument for use with a cutting tool including a flexible shaft and an implement extending from the shaft generally includes a guard including a shaft and a foot extending therefrom, wherein the foot has a port and a plurality of teeth. The instrument also includes a guide including a rod, a finger extending from the rod, and an actuator operably connected to the finger such that the finger is adjustable via the actuator. The instrument further includes a sheath including at least one channel, wherein, when the guide and the sheath are coupled to the guard, the channel aligns with the port to permit insertion of the implement through the port via the channel.

Abstract: Devices and methods for monitoring pain in a subject, including a wearable device in communication with an analysis system that monitors pain in a subject using measurements of electrodermal activity in the subject are disclosed.

Abstract: A hydration system comprising a dispenser portion adapted to allow a drinking fluid to flow therethrough, a sensor unit positioned to take a measurement of a flow of the drinking fluid through said dispenser portion and to output said measurement, a logic unit in communication with the sensor portion to receive said measurement output, to set a target consumption over time based on a multidimensional profile of a user's physical body information, and to determine if the user's consumption meets the target consumption based upon the measurement.

Abstract: A hydration system comprising a dispenser portion adapted to allow a drinking fluid to flow therethrough, a sensor unit positioned to take a measurement of a flow of the drinking fluid through said dispenser portion and to output said measurement, a logic unit in communication with the sensor portion to receive said measurement output, to set a target consumption over time based on a multidimensional profile of a user's physical body information, and to determine if the user's consumption meets the target consumption based upon the measurement.

Abstract: A message delivery system (10) for delivering messages (20) embedded in content (22) which is made accessible to an audience (12) on an interactive communications network. A message provider (14) provides the messages (20) and once they are embedded into the content (22) a content provider (16) makes them available on the network. The message provider (14) and the content provider (16) may be distinct entities or the same. The content (22) may be audible or visual, particularly including text, or may be combinations of such. In turn, the messages (20) may take any of these forms. The audience (12) is motivated to seek out, obtain, and use the content (20), and thereby concurrently perceive the messages (20), because the content (20) has an intrinsic or extrinsic desirability to the audience (12). In particular, the messages (20) may be for advertising or educational purposes.

Abstract: A message delivery system (10) for delivering messages (20) embedded in content (22) which is made accessible to an audience member (12) on an interactive communications network. A message provider (14) provides the messages (20) and once they are embedded into the content (22) a content provider (16) makes them available on the network. The message provider (14) and the content provider (16) may be distinct entities or the same. The content is selected from a database based on a pre-determined customizable criterion relating to the individual user. The content (22) may be audible or visual, particularly including text, or may be combinations of such. In turn, the messages (20) may take any of these forms. The audience (12) is motivated to seek out, obtain, and use the content (20), and thereby concurrently perceive the messages (20), because the content (20) has an intrinsic or extrinsic desirability to the audience (12). In particular, the messages (20) may be for advertising or educational purposes.

Abstract: Temperature measurement apparatus comprising an IR temperature change detector, a chopper for intermittently exposing the detector to an object whose temperature is to be measured, and means for providing an output indication representing the temperature of the object in response to the output of the detector, wherein the chopper is driven by a quartz timepiece movement.

Abstract: A toy including headgear mounted thereon a simulated weapon system, a visor, apparatus for indicating on the visor a sighting reference and non-hand actuated apparatus for producing simulated firing on a target. Preferably the headgear and the non-hand actuated apparatus are operative for producing simulated firing on a target which appears on a television screen in an interactive television game.

Abstract: A UV exposure mointoring system for measuring UV radiation impinging on an object, the system comprising apparatus for measuring incident solar UV radiation in a weighted manner corresponding to the erythemal action spectrum of human skin, whereby the accuracy of the measurements is substantially unaffected by the amgle of incidence of incoming radiation over a wide range of angles.

Abstract: An optical construction toy assembly including modular optical apparatus having optical power and construction apparatus for permitting selectable arrangement of the modular optical apparatus having optical power to selectably define a plurality of different optical devices.

Abstract: Motorcycle visual display apparatus comprising signal processing apparatus having an input associated with the motorcycle instruments, a visual display surface positioned in the motorcycly rider's instantaneous field of view and a visual display assembly for receiving output data from the signal processing apparatus and for projecting the data onto the visual display surface.

Abstract: A firing toy including headgear having mounted thereon a simulated weapon system, a visor, apparatus for indicating on the visor a sighting reference and non-hand actuated apparatus for producing simulated firing on a target. Preferably the headgear and the non-hand actuated apparatus are operative for producing simulated firing on a target which appears on a television screen in an interactive television game.

Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring the eye of a subject comprising: apparatus for directing infra-red radiation at the eyes of a subject; apparatus for sensing infra-red radiation retroreflected by the retina through the cornea of the subject; and apparatus for providing a sensible output indication in the absence of expected received retroreflected radiation, indicating the closing of the subject's eyes or direction of his eyes outside of a desired angular region.