Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program, the apparatus comprising: processing circuitry and memory circuitry including computer program code, the memory circuitry and the computer program code arranged to, with the processing circuitry, cause the apparatus to: obtain an audio signal from an audio sensing means wherein the audio signal comprises a subject's heartbeat; obtain a further signal from a further sensing means wherein the further signal also comprises the subject's heartbeat; use the further signal to identify individual heart beats in the audio signal; and analyse the individual heartbeats of the audio signal to enable the audio signal to be classified.

Abstract: A dynamic aerobic device for stretching and improving the flexibility of the feet, formed by: a foot stretcher and a removable handle, as well as a strap that can be positioned either on the calf or above the knee so as to allow two different uses. The device includes: a central projection of suitable dimensions corresponding to part of the sole of the foot; a coupling mechanism with an internal screw thread and an external channel; a removable weight on the outsole of the foot stretcher; and a securing elastic half-sock that is wider at the open end than at the closed end, said half-sock including convex faces and rounded edges and corners, having different densities, and being provided with a band on the upper edge of the open end.

Abstract: Electronic scale including four feet, four strain gauges, an electronic control unit and a display, where the gauges are combined in pairs in first and second Wheatstone bridge type circuits, where a first intermediate-point of the bridge is selectively connected via a switch to an intermediate voltage source and where the first and second outputs of the amplifiers are summed by the electronic control unit in order to deduce therefrom a weight for an object present on the device, with indication for the user of off-center condition on the scale. Weighing method implemented in such a scale.

Abstract: A method of prompting a user includes receiving transaction information from an account associated with the user and determining a financial situation that may motivate the user to take a financial action. The method also includes, in response to determining the financial situation, presenting to the user a prompt displaying a tangible item having an associated monetary value. The tangible item is associated with a transaction in which the user has engaged. The method further includes suggesting the user take the financial action related to the tangible item. The financial action could include requesting the monetary value be transferred to a financial account. Presenting the prompt could include presenting multiple tangible items each having a different associated monetary value. The method may also include updating the monetary values based on which of the monetary values associated with the tangible items is requested to be transferred into the financial account.

Abstract: A method for prompting a user includes determining a threshold value for a defined time period and determining if the user has received funds in excess of the threshold value within the time period. The method also include, in response to determining that the user has received the funds in excess of the threshold value within the time period, prompting the user to deposit at least part of the funds in excess of the threshold value into an account. The method may further include receiving transaction information from the account or another account associated with the user. Determining the threshold value may include creating a statistical model of total transaction value for a time period analogous with the defined time period based on historical transaction information and selecting a value within norms of the statistical model as the threshold value.

Abstract: A method for automatically allocating funds between financial systems includes receiving a weighting preference between multiple variables and determining an allocation scheme according to the weighting preference. The method also includes receiving funds and apportioning the received funds between multiple financial transactions associated with the variables according to allocation scheme. The method further includes requesting distribution of the received funds between the financial transactions in accordance with the apportioning. Receiving the weighting preference may include receiving a request for a weighting between the variables, generating a field having a polygon having vertices representing the variables, and receiving an input within the field, where the input corresponds to a selection point.

Abstract: Method to determine the arterial stiffness of an individual user (U) standing on a personal electronic scale having a top surface with at least three conductive pads on one of the left or right side of the scale, /a/—acquiring weight variations, and extracting therefrom a ballistocardiogram of the user's heart beat, /b/—acquiring impedance plethysmography signals across one of the foot of the user, and extracting therefrom a blood pulse signal at the foot, /c/—calculating a time delay (DT) between the heart beat and the blood pulse signal arriving at the foot, /d/—deducing therefrom a value of the arterial stiffness of the user

Abstract: Device for measuring the concentration of a predetermined gas, in particular CO2, comprising a cavity, a light source emitting light rays within a basic spectral range including visible and infrared, a detector configured to receive a portion of the light rays within a first predefined spectral range corresponding to high absorption of the predetermined gas, a photodiode configured to receive a portion of the light rays within a second predefined spectral range corresponding to low absorption of the predetermined gas, a control unit configured to calculate the concentration of the predetermined gas by comparing the radiant power received by the detector to the radiant power received by the photodiode.

Abstract: A method for receiving information via a short message service (SMS) type interface includes determining an input variable and generating an SMS-type prompt including a query for an input of a value corresponding to the input variable. The method also includes transmitting the generated SMS-type prompt to a remote device, receiving a value responsive to the requested input variable, and storing the received value in a memory. The input variable could be bounded and could be presented in an unbounded structure or context in the SMS-type prompt. Generating the SMS-type prompt could include generating a text paragraph having multiple variable fields, where each of the variable fields is configured to receive a value and display an output variable at different times and the variable fields are linked with each other through one or more calculations.

Abstract: Disclosed subject matter includes systems and methods for providing a witnessed an electronically executed legal instrument, such as a limited power of attorney. The technology disclosed herein allows for the immediate transfer of a witnessed electronic document meeting today's current standards for witnessing of a document, including proximity of parties, and multiple forms of party identity authentication.

Abstract: Methods of determination of the blood pressure, determination of a heart stroke volume, determination of the state of stress or relaxation of a user, with use of a ballistocardiogram signal reflecting the user's heart beats, with a measure of characteristic amplitude of ballistocardiogram signal, and measure for each couple of consecutive heart beats, beat time intervals DeltaHB(i) between successive heart beats, extracted from a ballistocardiogram signal or from an impedance plethysmography signal measured at the user's foot, leading to determination of a heart rate variability index, over at least six successive heart beats, leading to determination of mean arterial pressure, leading to determination of state of relaxation or stress of the user.

Abstract: Video monitoring device comprising a computing unit, a camera, a communication interface, and a volatile organic compounds sensor configured to measure at least a concentration of organic compounds in a room of interest, said computing unit being configured to record the concentrations of organic compounds reported by the volatile organic compounds sensor, and configured to send images taken by the camera and volatile organic compounds concentrations to a remote entity, such as a smartphone over a wireless link.

Abstract: Device for measuring the concentration of a predetermined gas, in particular CO2, comprising a cavity, a light source emitting light rays within a basic spectral range including visible and infrared, a detector configured to receive a portion of the light rays within a first predefined spectral range corresponding to high absorption of the predetermined gas, a photodiode configured to receive a portion of the light rays within a second predefined spectral range corresponding to low absorption of the predetermined gas, a control unit configured to calculate the concentration of the predetermined gas by comparing the radiant power received by the detector to the radiant power received by the photodiode.

Abstract: Electronic scale including four feet, four strain gauges, an electronic control unit and a display, where the gauges are combined in pairs in first and second Wheatstone bridge type circuits, where a first intermediate-point of the bridge is selectively connected via a switch to an intermediate voltage source and where the first and second outputs of the amplifiers are summed by the electronic control unit in order to deduce therefrom a weight for an object present on the device, with indication for the user of off-center condition on the scale. Weighing method implemented in such a scale.

Abstract: Device for stretching and increasing the flexibility of a human foot and leg including an elongate member including a first recess arranged proximate a first end and adapted to receive the sole of the foot, a second recess arranged alongside the first recess closer to a second end of the member opposite the first end and adapted to receive the heel of the foot, a projection arranged alongside the second recess closer to the second end of the member, and a third recess arranged alongside the projection closer to the second end of the member and adapted to receive a calf of the foot. An elastic band is provided to secure the foot in contact with the member.