Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to techniques for improving battery life performance of end devices in resource monitoring systems which transmit data using low-power, wide area network (LPWAN) technologies. Further, the techniques include providing sensor interfaces in the end devices configured to communicate with multiple types of metrology sensors. Additionally, the systems and methods include techniques for reducing the size of a concentrator of a gateway device which receives resource measurement data from end devices. The reduced size of the concentrator results in smaller, more compact gateway devices that consume less energy and reduce heat dissipation experienced in gateway devices. The concentrator may comply with modular interface standards, and include two radios configured for transmitting 1-watt signals.

Abstract: An instrument for processing and/or measuring a biological process comprises a plurality of filter assemblies configured to be interchangeably located along at least one of the optical paths. The plurality of filter components includes a first filter assembly characterized by a first optical power and a first filter having a first filter function, the first filter function characterized by at least one of a first low-pass wavelength or a first high-pass wavelength. The second filter assembly is characterized by a second optical power and a second filter having a second filter function, the second filter function comprising at least one of a second low-pass wavelength that is different than the first low-pass wavelength or a second high-pass wavelength that is different than the first high-pass wavelength.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for facilitating the secure recording and use of assertions made by entities regarding other entities. Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods provide mechanisms to make assertions in an authentic and authoritative manner and enable discovery and reliance on those assertions using trusted distributed ledgers and/or derivatives of the same. Various embodiments may be used in connection with establishing security associations and/or secure communication channels between entities and/or the secure management of governed electronic resources.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for mitigating the risks of errors, benign or otherwise, occurring within trusted ledgers and/or for validating the integrity of information provided by operators of trusted ledgers. Consistent with embodiments disclosed herein, trusted agents, which may comprise proxy agents and/or test agents, may be employed to examine ledgers and/or derivatives, which may be meshed with other ledgers, to ensure the integrity of information provided by ledger operators. Ledger meshing techniques are described to link ledgers in a manner that improves the ability to verify ledger entries and/or recover from data faults. Further embodiments provide for tagging processes may be performed to give semantic meaning to hashes included in trusted ledgers.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for mitigating the risks of errors, benign or otherwise, occurring within trusted ledgers and/or for validating the integrity of information provided by operators of trusted ledgers. Consistent with embodiments disclosed herein, trusted agents, which may comprise proxy agents and/or test agents, may be employed to examine ledgers and/or derivatives, which may be meshed with other ledgers, to ensure the integrity of information provided by ledger operators. Ledger meshing techniques are described to link ledgers in a manner that improves the ability to verify ledger entries and/or recover from data faults. Further embodiments provide for tagging processes may be performed to give semantic meaning to hashes included in trusted ledgers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for treatment including a compound valve system that can be integral to, or attached to a sheath introducer. The compound valve system includes a secondary valve that can be positioned in a proximal direction from a primary valve of the sheath introducer. The secondary valve can move longitudinally in response to a pressure differential. The compound valve system can include an aspiration port between the primary valve and secondary valve. The secondary valve can be integral to a secondary valve accessory device that can be assembled onto a catheter shaft of an intralumenal treatment device, and the secondary valve accessory device can further function as an introducer tool for the intralumenal treatment device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for mitigating the risks of errors, benign or otherwise, occurring within trusted ledgers and/or for validating the integrity of information provided by operators of trusted ledgers. Consistent with embodiments disclosed herein, trusted agents, which may comprise proxy agents and/or test agents, may be employed to examine ledgers and/or derivatives, which may be meshed with other ledgers, to ensure the integrity of information provided by ledger operators. Ledger meshing techniques are described to link ledgers in a manner that improves the ability to verify ledger entries and/or recover from data faults. Further embodiments provide for tagging processes may be performed to give semantic meaning to hashes included in trusted ledgers.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for securely managing personal information, which may include vaccination and/or other health status information. Aspects of the disclosed embodiments may use trusted ledgers and/or ledger derivatives in connection with managing personal information. Various mechanisms are described which facilitate cooperation and trust between various certification authorities, which may comprise public health authorities, allowing for cross jurisdictional verification of certified personal information.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for mitigating the risks of errors, benign or otherwise, occurring within trusted ledgers and/or for validating the integrity of information provided by operators of trusted ledgers. Consistent with embodiments disclosed herein, trusted agents, which may comprise proxy agents and/or test agents, may be employed to examine ledgers and/or derivatives, which may be meshed with other ledgers, to ensure the integrity of information provided by ledger operators. Ledger meshing techniques are described to link ledgers in a manner that improves the ability to verify ledger entries and/or recover from data faults. Further embodiments provide for tagging processes may be performed to give semantic meaning to hashes included in trusted ledgers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described, and an example system includes, in association with an intermediate, a server and a validation module on the server. The server receives a communication from a mobile device, carrying a customs information. The validation module performs a validation on the customs information and in association with an affirmative validation outcome stores the customs information as a validated information. Upon an occurrence, optionally an event and optionally a time, the validation module sends the validated information to an authorization authority server for vetting. The intermediate server receives an electronic receipt from the authorization authority server, the receipt including an indication of a result of the vetting, and communicates, via the network, the receipt to the mobile device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for mitigating the risks of errors, benign or otherwise, occurring within trusted ledgers and/or for validating the integrity of information provided by operators of trusted ledgers. Consistent with embodiments disclosed herein, trusted agents, which may comprise proxy agents and/or test agents, may be employed to examine ledgers and/or derivatives, which may be meshed with other ledgers, to ensure the integrity of information provided by ledger operators. Ledger meshing techniques are described to link ledgers in a manner that improves the ability to verify ledger entries and/or recover from data faults. Further embodiments provide for tagging processes may be performed to give semantic meaning to hashes included in trusted ledgers.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for facilitating the secure recording and use of assertions made by entities regarding other entities. Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods provide mechanisms to make assertions in an authentic and authoritative manner and enable discovery and reliance on those assertions using trusted distributed ledgers and/or derivatives of the same. Various embodiments may be used in connection with establishing security associations and/or secure communication channels between entities and/or the secure management of governed electronic resources.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to, among other things, systems and methods for facilitating the secure recording and use of assertions made by entities regarding other entities. Embodiments of the disclosed systems and methods provide mechanisms to make assertions in an authentic and authoritative manner and enable discovery and reliance on those assertions using trusted distributed ledgers and/or derivatives of the same. Various embodiments may be used in connection with establishing security associations and/or secure communication channels between entities and/or the secure management of governed electronic resources.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described, and an example system includes, in association with an intermediate, a server and a validation module on the server. The server receives a communication from a mobile device, carrying a customs information. The validation module performs a validation on the customs information and in association with an affirmative validation outcome stores the customs information as a validated information. Upon an occurrence, optionally an event and optionally a time, the validation module sends the validated information to an authorization authority server for vetting. The intermediate server receives an electronic receipt from the authorization authority server, the receipt including an indication of a result of the vetting, and communicates, via the network, the receipt to the mobile device.

Abstract: Mobile collection and vetting of user supplied information is described. The systems, techniques, devices, methods, and approaches described herein can be used to obtain, validate, and vet information, such as customs information, in a mobile environment. In embodiments, methods comprise receiving information input via a mobile device. The information is encapsulated by an intermediate to escort the information through a firewall to the database. In response to vetting the information to determine if it meets one or more criteria, the method involves creating a record associated with a unique identifier, information that bio-identifies a user, or an indication of a determination that results from the vetting. In this embodiment, the method includes generating an electronic receipt for communication to the mobile device, the electronic receipt including the unique identifier.

Abstract: Mobile collection and vetting of user supplied information is described. The systems, techniques, devices, methods, and approaches described herein can be used to obtain, validate, and vet information, such as customs information, in a mobile environment. In embodiments, methods comprise receiving information input via a mobile device. The information is encapsulated by an intermediate to escort the information through a firewall to the database. In response to vetting the information to determine if it meets one or more criteria, the method involves creating a record associated with a unique identifier, information that bio-identifies a user, or an indication of a determination that results from the vetting. In this embodiment, the method includes generating an electronic receipt for communication to the mobile device, the electronic receipt including the unique identifier.

Abstract: Mobile collection and vetting of user supplied information is described. The systems, techniques, devices, methods, and approaches described herein can be used to obtain, validate, and vet information, such as customs information, in a mobile environment. In embodiments, methods comprise receiving information input via a mobile device. The information is encapsulated by an intermediate to escort the information through a firewall to the database. In response to vetting the information to determine if it meets one or more criteria, the method involves creating a record associated with a unique identifier, information that bio-identifies a user, or an indication of a determination that results from the vetting. In this embodiment, the method includes generating an electronic receipt for communication to the mobile device, the electronic receipt including the unique identifier.

Abstract: Mobile collection and vetting of user supplied information is described. The systems, techniques, devices, methods, and approaches described herein can be used to obtain, validate, and vet information, such as customs information, in a mobile environment. In embodiments, methods comprise receiving information input via a mobile device. The information is encapsulated by an intermediate to escort the information through a firewall to the database. In response to vetting the information to determine if it meets one or more criteria, the method involves creating a record associated with a unique identifier, information that bio-identifies a user, or an indication of a determination that results from the vetting. In this embodiment, the method includes generating an electronic receipt for communication to the mobile device, the electronic receipt including the unique identifier.