Abstract: A method of remotely reducing downtime of an operational system includes directly accessing information from the operational system by a diagnostic computer, the information accessed from at least one prime mover controller, a user interface computer, at least one switch, at least one networking connection, and at least one sensor configured to sense and capture a measurable parameter of the operational system; transmitting the information from the diagnostic computer to an off-site operations center; using the information at the off-site operations center to monitor, review or improve status and performance of components within the operational system; using the information at the off-site operations center to assess communication status and connectivity issues of connections between the components of the operational system; and, communicating issues with the operational system from the off-site operations center to the operational system.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods that quickly and reliably convey more complete, longitudinal healthcare information relating to a patient stored in the patient's home health information exchange (HIE) to users of a different HIE and vice versa. The systems and methods of the invention are compatible with a wide range of existing hardware and software solutions for the storage and dissemination of healthcare information.

Abstract: A method of remotely reducing downtime of an operational system includes directly accessing information from the operational system by a diagnostic computer, the information accessed from at least one prime mover controller, a user interface computer, at least one switch, at least one networking connection, and at least one sensor configured to sense and capture a measurable parameter of the operational system; transmitting the information from the diagnostic computer to an off-site operations center; using the information at the off-site operations center to monitor, review or improve status and performance of components within the operational system; using the information at the off-site operations center to assess communication status and connectivity issues of connections between the components of the operational system; and, communicating issues with the operational system from the off-site operations center to the operational system.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a sensor arrangement may combine various technologies into an integrated sensor system operative to detect and to identify hazardous biological aerosols. An aerosol sampler may collect and concentrate particles acquired from the ambient environment, eliminating or minimizing particles that are potentially not relevant to the ensuing analysis. An integrated electro-optical subsystem or other detection technology may enable fast, accurate measurements of fluorescence characteristics associated with the acquired sample material, and may additionally identify biological agents present in the sample.

Abstract: A timepiece for monitoring and displaying the approximate time remaining in a user's life. A microprocessor monitors the passage of time. A resettable memory is connected to the processor for storing data representative of years, days, hours, minutes and seconds. A display is connected to the microprocessor for displaying data stored in the memory. Buttons or switches are provided to enter and change the stored data so that the approximate time remaining in the user's life can be reset by the user.