Abstract: A hazard beacon has an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to detect that vehicle emergency indicators have been deployed, a plurality of separately strobe capable light segments forming a hazard symbol, and a microcontroller controlling operation of the plurality of separately strobe capable light segments.

Abstract: A microprocessor in a vehicle receives an indication of a hazard event associated with the vehicle and transmits and alerts to a safety alert system. The safety alert system may forward the alert to additional vehicles based upon a number of factors.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus for testing media devices. One example provides a test system for testing a number of media players. One or more computers can control the testing of the media players and collect results. Each media player tested may be connected to a computer via an adapter. The adapter may include a connection control circuit and an interface. The connection control circuit may connect and disconnect a power supply to the media player being tested. The voltage waveform produced when the power supply is connected and disconnected may be designed to mimic the voltage waveform produced when a user connects and disconnects a cable or docking station from the media player. The interface may receive commands to provide specific instructions to the media player. The interface may monitor the status and activities performed by the media player and report back to the computer.

Abstract: A computerized system for RFID-enabled tracking and automated processing of insurance claims packages includes a package generation module, a package dispatching module, a package receiving module, and a package check module. The system generates, processes, and tracks the processing status of RFID-tagged insurance claim packages. Each RFID-tagged insurance claim package includes at least one document with an associated RFID device encoded with information including an identifying indicator. The system modules query each associated RFID device to determine how each RFID-tagged insurance claim package should be handled.

Abstract: A cannula includes an elongate cannula body formed of a translucent polycarbonate plastic having a distal end and the distal end has a sharp edge that frays and weakens sutures that rub against it. A distal tip has a rounded leading end and is disposed in overlying, protective relation to the distal end of the cannula body and the sharp edge. The distal tip is formed of a material that is substantially unbreakable upon contact with bone or other hard material encountered during surgery. The material may be a metal, a thermoplastic urethane or a thermoplastic urethane rubber. An annular recess formed in a lumen of the cannula body at the distal end of the cannula body accommodates the distal tip so that the lumen of the cannular body and the lumen of the distal tip are flush with one another.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus for testing media devices. One example provides a test system for testing a number of media players. One or more computers can control the testing of the media players and collect results. Each media player tested may be connected to a computer via an adapter. The adapter may include a connection control circuit and an interface. The connection control circuit may connect and disconnect a power supply to the media player being tested. The voltage waveform produced when the power supply is connected and disconnected may be designed to mimic the voltage waveform produced when a user connects and disconnects a cable or docking station from the media player. The interface may receive commands to provide specific instructions to the media player. The interface may monitor the status and activities performed by the media player and report back to the computer.

Abstract: A cannula includes an elongate cannula body formed of a translucent polycarbonate plastic having a distal end and the distal end has a sharp edge that frays and weakens sutures that rub against it. A distal tip has a rounded leading end and is disposed in overlying, protective relation to the distal end of the cannula body and the sharp edge. The distal tip is formed of a material that is substantially unbreakable upon contact with bone or other hard material encountered during surgery. The material may be a metal, a thermoplastic urethane or a thermoplastic urethane rubber. An annular recess formed in a lumen of the cannula body at the distal end of the cannula body accommodates the distal tip so that the lumen of the cannular body and the lumen of the distal tip are flush with one another.

Abstract: A sleeve assembly is provided for a package. The package provides storage for a variety of items. A sleeve at least partially surrounds the package and connects to the package through a connection point. The sleeve includes a reinforced adhesive material which provides reinforcement to the connection point and prevents both tearing of the sleeve and displacement of the sleeve from the package.

Abstract: A sleeve assembly is provided for a package. The package provides storage for a variety of items. A sleeve at least partially surrounds the package and connects to the package through a connection point. The sleeve includes a reinforced adhesive material which provides reinforcement to the connection point and prevents both tearing of the sleeve and displacement of the sleeve from the package.