Abstract: Described embodiments include apparatus that includes a catheter and a tip electrode, at a distal end of the catheter, shaped to define a plurality of microelectrode apertures. The apparatus further includes at least one printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within a lumen of the catheter, and a plurality of microelectrodes coupled to the PCB and at least partly situated within the microelectrode apertures, the PCB being configured to carry signals from the microelectrodes. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A system and method for managing multiple queues may include receiving by a computer processor input from a first person indicating the first person is entering an in-person queue, and receiving by the computer processor input from a second person indicating the second person is entering a virtual queue. A next person to be serviced by an agent may be determined or chosen, the next person taken from the combination of the in-person queue and the virtual queue. That next person may be summoned or notified, for example that an agent is ready to interact with them.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a queue may receive a selection of an image, symbol, or avatar from a user. The user may be associated with the selected image, which may provide an anonymous connection to the user. The selected image may be used to display a status of the queue and to summon the user to receive a service. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for Access Point (AP) initiated time-of-flight positioning in a Wireless Network are generally described herein. A precise scalable network initiated Time-of-Flight (ToF) solution for indoor positioning and navigation is provided for environments where global-navigation-satellite-systems signals are not available. ToF between an initiating AP and a responding device is measured and converted into distance by dividing the measured time by two and multiplying it by the speed of light. The AP, rather than the client, fully controls the timing and management of the overall indoor location procedure. The Fine Timing Measurement portion of the Access Point Initiated ToF Positioning protocol is a symmetric protocol such that measurement of the ToF is readily switchable between the client and the AP.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a queue may receive a selection of an image, symbol, or avatar from a user. The user may be associated with the selected image, which may provide an anonymous connection to the user. The selected image may be used to display a status of the queue and to summon the user to receive a service. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for a service process by at least one agent for the benefit of a plurality of customers forming a line, the process performed by a central integrated system for digital signage and customer call-forward from a line in a service area. The method includes entering by one of the plurality of customers into the service area and joining by the one of the plurality of customers in the line. The method also includes calling by the at least one agent of the one of the plurality of customers and indicating by the system of the availability of the at least one agent. Next, the one of the plurality of customers approaches the at least one agent, the at least one agent provides service to the one of the plurality of customers and the one of the plurality of customers exits the service area, wherein the digital signage and customer call-forward process are integrated and seamless for the plurality of customers.

Abstract: An improved hardware independent, open-architecture queue management system (QMS) for management of users in a queue, the system including at least one Web-based server for an organization containing the logic and central systems functions. The system also includes a Web client application allowing interaction between the users and the Web Web-based server and accessible through a browser on client workstations and a database installed on a Structured Query Language (SQL) server for record maintenance and interactions with the Web-based server and the client application. The system further includes an announcer server for activating a radio frequency identification (RFID) transmitter carried by each of the users, a survey station kiosk having an RFID receiver, displays to provide queue and marketing information to users and speakers to announce information to the users and an automated an receptionist for issuing tickets to the users.

Abstract: The system for workflow analysis and response performs labor studies and operations research in cross-platform systems involving software usage and electronic data interchange. The workflow system is able to integrate built-in tools of the respective platform components, and facilitate the implementation of analysis add-on packages and interfaces as they are developed.