Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating management of health care in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, etc., for example by monitoring and assessing the quality of patient care. Data is collected and operated on relating to medical conditions, treatment, cost, care, events, outcomes and results of treatments, and data representing the collective experience of similar patients is mined to discover opportunities to improve the quality of health care. Statistical and comparative data and reports including such and other information indicate a quality of care and provide epidemiologically cogent information. Quality of care may be considered as achieving desired or expected norms of performance, including success, in a timely fashion, and can be judged not just by what functionally happens during a patient instigated encounter, but also by long term outcomes evidenced by the patient's passage through the health care delivery system.

Abstract: An imaging spectrometer is disclosed that comprises imaging means for dividing a received image into two or more spatially separated images and means for detecting each spectral image, and is characterised in that the imaging means comprises at least one polarizing beam splitter. The polarizing beam splitter may be a Wollaston prism. In one embodiment of the invention, the imaging means comprises image replication means to produce two or more spatially separated images, and one or more filter elements such as dichroic filters which act to alter the spectral characteristics of one or more of the spatially separated images. In a further embodiment of the invention the imaging means comprises one or more spectral replication means arranged in optical series, each spectral replication means comprising an optical retardation element and a polarising beam splitter.

Abstract: An armature for an actuator for applying vibration to a body along an axis, the armature having at least two parallel wound helical windings on the axis, and a terminal arrangement connected to the ends of the windings for selective connection of the windings to two external A.C. drivelines, the terminal arrangement being switchable between a relatively low impedance mode, with at least two of the windings connected electrically in parallel, and a relatively high impedance mode, with two of the windings or two groups of parallel-connected windings connected in series.

Abstract: A company board data processing system and method provides a user interface platform to supply information related to members of boards of companies to enable comparison of board members or boards at board member level. Parameters related to board members of a plurality of boards are stored. A used interface is generated which comprises a display of the parameters related to board members for a plurality of boards and/or individuals board members to allow comparison of board members and/or boards at boards member level. The system also allows the user to define a group of boards and/or board members, wherein processed parameters for said group can be used for comparison purposes.

Abstract: There is provided a method of testing an electrical switchgear system. A node in the electrical switchgear system monitors a power line signal and controls a breaker based on the power line signal. The method includes applying an analog signal to the node, and receiving data representing a status of the breaker. The analog signal simulates the power line signal.

Abstract: A configuration unit for a centrally controlled power distribution system is provided. The configuration unit includes a non-volatile memory device and a communications connection. The non-volatile memory device is permanently secured within a switchgear cubicle. The cubicle replaceably receives a circuit breaker and removably receives a module. The communications connection places the non-volatile memory device in communication with the module when the module is removably received in the switchgear cubicle.

Abstract: A wireless system is provided which comprises a test and control device, and a power distribution device. The test and control device has a first microprocessor executing a first firmware. The power distribution device has a second microprocessor executing a second firmware. The first microprocessor is coupled a first wireless communications port, and the second microprocessor is coupled to a second wireless communication port. The first and second wireless communication ports are configured to communicate wireless communications there between.

Abstract: Improvements to a rating plug for an electronic trip unit of a circuit breaker are disclosed. The rating plug includes a non-volatile memory which has access to current and frame rating information. A microcomputer in the electronic trip unit may receive new current rating information over the World Wide Web from a vendor system to update the current rating information of the rating plug. A program within the circuit breaker may detect errors in the new current rating information and may reject such and revert to a safe mode of operation. A billing system may be connected to the vendor system for calculating charges based on the transmission of the new current rating information. Preferably, the non-volatile memory of the rating plug is programmed at the factory site and a label adhered to the outer case of the rating plug for indicating the current rating.

Abstract: A system for building web applications in a client-server computing environment, including a server-side software engine including a database interface for a database of three-dimensional graphics objects, and a web application configuration file including initialization settings for a server computer and design settings for a graphical user interface for a web application, and a client-side software engine including a programming interface for developer plug-ins that render the three-dimensional graphics objects, and a web application user interface manager that provides a user interface for the web application based on contents of the configuration file. A method is also described and claimed.

Abstract: An injection test signal generator is incorporated into a circuit breaker. In this way, injection testing can be performed by causing the internal test signal generator to generate test signals and feed those signals to the trip circuitry of the circuit breaker. No independent injection test signal generator need be purchased or stored, or transported to the location of the circuit breaker and hardwired thereto. Various methods of communicating with the internal test signal generator can be implemented, including, for example, a standard interface, a wireless interface or a network interface. Dences can also be provided to selectively isolate the internal test signal generator from the trip circuitry to prevent accidental and erroneous breaker trips.

Abstract: A circuit monitoring system for performing synchronized waveform capture. A waveform capture trigger communication network interconnects a plurality of monitoring devices. The system provides direct device to device trigger communication between monitoring devices in a synchronized group. Power system waveform data is stored in the monitoring device memory of all members of the synchronized group in response to a trigger event initiated by any monitoring device in the synchronized group. High speed trigger communication results in substantially simultaneous waveform capture among the members of the synchronized group.

Abstract: A method is provided for optimizing the power consumption of a trip unit. The method comprises sensing a first output from a power system, the first output including a first current and a current-sensing signal; supplying a power supply with only the first current, or with a second current alone or in combination with the first current; powering a microprocessor from the power supply; inputting a second output to the microprocessor indicative of whether the power supply is receiving the second current; operating the microprocessor at a first state when the second output indicates the power supply is not receiving the second current; and operating the microprocessor at a second state when the second output indicates the power supply is receiving the second current alone or in combination with the first current.

Abstract: A device and system designed for use in a pre-hospital setting to cool the brain after injury is described. The device incorporates a cold insert into an arch that fits around the neck of a subject, without obstructing the airway of the subject. A cold insert, such as a frozen fluid or endothermic packet, is disposed within one or both of the terminal ends of the arch, adjacent to one or both of the subject's carotid arteries. The cooling effect is specifically directed to cool the blood flowing through the carotid artery to the brain. A system incorporating the device with a temperature monitor is also disclosed. The system allows a health care professional to monitor and regulate cooling as required in the pre-hospital setting.

Abstract: A wireless system is provided which comprises a test and control device, and a power distribution device. The test and control device has a first microprocessor executing a first firmware. The power distribution device has a second microprocessor executing a second firmware. The first microprocessor is coupled a first wireless communications port, and the second microprocessor is coupled to a second wireless communication port. The first and second wireless communication ports are configured to communicate wireless communications there between.

Abstract: A trip unit input circuit configured to generate a signal proportional to current in respective phase lines of a power line and to provide operational power from a corresponding primary current transformer, the circuit comprising: a current sensor circuit configured to provide an output signal indicative of current flow through a respective phase line; a secondary current transformer in operable communication with the corresponding primary current transformer; and a power supply circuit coupled to an output winding of the secondary transformer, the power supply circuit being isolated from the current sensor circuit by the secondary current transformer.

Abstract: A method is provided for optimizing the power consumption of a trip unit. The method comprises sensing a first output from a power system, the first output including a first current and a current-sensing signal; supplying a power supply with only the first current, or with a second current alone or in combination with the first current; powering a microprocessor from the power supply; inputting a second output to the microprocessor indicative of whether the power supply is receiving the second current; operating the microprocessor at a first state when the second output indicates the power supply is not receiving the second current; and operating the microprocessor at a second state when the second output indicates the power supply is receiving the second current alone or in combination with the first current.

Abstract: An injection test signal generator is incorporated into a circuit breaker. In this way, injection testing can be performed by causing the internal test signal generator to generate test signals and feed those signals to the trip circuitry of the circuit breaker. No independent injection test signal generator need be purchased or stored, or transported to the location of the circuit breaker and hardwired thereto. Various means of communicating with the internal test signal generator can be implemented, including, for example, a standard interface, a wireless interface or a network interface. Means can also be provided to selectively isolate the internal test signal generator from the trip circuitry to prevent accidental and erroneous breaker trips.

Abstract: A coating, sealant or adhesive composition curable at ambient temperatures of 40° C. or below comprises an epoxy resin and an amine-functional curing agent. The curing agent comprises a material containing at least two, and preferably at least three, heterocyclic secondary amine group.

Abstract: The invention permits network management services, utilized by a user via a software based console, used on any network connected device, viewed as a web page via the internet. Dynamic updating of the devices available to the console is performed by a Multicast Discovery Protocol. Multicast Remote Procedure Calls permit simultaneous command processing among an authorized target group of devices. A Multicast File Transfer Protocol permits time and bandwidth efficient one to many file transfers via a data stream at a pre-specified address which many clients simultaneously monitor. Hand shaking for the transfer is rotated among the clients so that they may each recover any lost data frames. Use of client registries for storing network data allows clients to be automatically configured upon connection to the network. Virtual monitoring and control over the clients may be exercised from the console by executing remote procedure calls.

Abstract: A device and system designed for use in a pre-hospital setting to cool the brain after injury is described. The device incorporates a cold insert into an arch that fits around the neck of a subject, without obstructing the airway of the subject. A cold insert, such as a frozen fluid or endothermic packet, is disposed within one or both of the terminal ends of the arch, adjacent to one or both of the subject's carotid arteries. The cooling effect is specifically directed to cool the blood flowing through the carotid artery to the brain. A system incorporating the device with a temperature monitor is also disclosed. The system allows a health care professional to monitor and regulate cooling as required in the pre-hospital setting.