Abstract: A biological indicator for determining the efficacy of an oxidative sterilization process, and its methods of use. The biological indicator comprises a set of microbial spores, at least one fluorescent sensor protein, and a culture medium, the fluorescent sensor protein being capable of yielding an optically detectable signal when the fluorescent sensor protein is not in a denatured state due to the oxidative sterilization process, and a different optically detectable signal when the fluorescent sensor protein is in a denatured state after the oxidative sterilization process.

Abstract: A non-invasive mechatronic device providing joint mobility using EEG and EMG signals includes a medical device for non-invasively assisting movement of a first part of a body, the medical device comprising a stationary piece configured to be attached to a second part of the body, a movable piece configured to be attached to the first part of the body, an actuator that connects the stationary piece to the movable piece and is configured to move the movable piece relative to the stationary piece and a controller that receives an input signal and generates a control signal to control a movement of the actuator, based on the received input signal.

Abstract: A medical device including a housing, and a diagnostic cartridge removably coupled to the housing, the diagnostic cartridge including a retractable needle mechanism disposed within the diagnostic cartridge, the retractable needle mechanism configured to extract a fluid sample, a fluid collection chamber disposed the retractable needle mechanism, the fluid collection chamber configured to collect the fluid sample extracted by the retractable needle mechanism, and a diagnostic chip disposed within the fluid collection chamber configured to analyze the fluid sample.

Abstract: An air handler cleaning receptacle collects fluid and waste that leak from an HVAC unit, or that accumulate while cleaning components of air handler. The receptacle detachably attaches inside the air handler, such that it can be reused, carried easily, and adapted for operation with variously sized air handlers. The receptacle attaches to a filter rack in the air handler, and slide in and out of the filter rack during operation and after use. The receptacle not only captures excess fluid and waste, but also funnels the fluid and waste to a discharge container for disposal. A panel frame slides into the filter rack. A panel extends across the panel frame. A tube extends from the panel to carry the fluid to a discharge container. At least two holes receive a hook for mounting the receptacle. Magnetic fasteners also enable mounting the receptacle in the air handler.

Abstract: An object tracking system includes a wireless device having a first antenna, a first transceiver coupled to the first antenna, and a sensor coupled to the first transceiver and configured to monitor a parameter of the vehicle. The parameter is related to an operational state of the vehicle. The object tracking system also includes a mobile communication device having a second antenna, a second transceiver coupled to the second antenna and configured to communicate with the wireless device, and a processor coupled to the second transceiver. The processor is operable to generate a first list of objects when the vehicle is in a first operational state, generate a second list of wireless when the vehicle is in a second operational state, and compare the second list of objects to the first list of objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a healing enhancement apparatus formed from a curtain bearing a calming image such as an outdoor scene or other image of nature. The healing enhancement apparatus, an alternative to the sterile environment found in most hospitals, has therapeutic benefits. In particular, the calming image, occupying all or most of the curtain assists in calming the patient, reducing blood pressure, reducing required medications, and assists in quicker recoveries. The calming image may be applied to first and second panels of cloth that are stitched together, in registration, at a seam. The calming image may extend from edge-to-edge, or may occupy a framed portion of the curtain. The calming image may consists of an outdoor scene as viewed through one or more windows and, where the image contains two or more windows, the seam may be conveniently located within the image of the wall surface between adjacent windows.

Abstract: Disclosed is a healing enhancement apparatus formed from a curtain bearing a calming image such as an outdoor scene or other image of nature. The healing enhancement apparatus, an alternative to the sterile environment found in most hospitals, has therapeutic benefits. In particular, the calming image, occupying all or most of the curtain assists in calming the patient, reducing blood pressure, reducing required medications, and assists in quicker recoveries. The calming image may be applied to first and second panels of cloth that are stitched together, in registration, at a seam. The calming image may extend from edge-to-edge, or may occupy a framed portion of the curtain. The calming image may consists of an outdoor scene as viewed through one or more windows and, where the image contains two or more windows, the seam may be conveniently located within the image of the wall surface between adjacent windows.

Abstract: A system of computer input devices, such as a keyboard and a mouse, is disclosed. The input device comprises a plurality of keys, a housing coupled to the keys, and a dock formed in the housing. The dock is configured to receive a second input device; and contains a mechanical coupling mechanism for temporarily coupling the second input device to the first input device via the dock.

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes an outer housing, a sensor assembly configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface, a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor assembly, and a cable comprising a cable connector configured to connect to a data port in a computer on one end of the cable. The cable has both data and power lines, and the input device is capable of operating in both a wired and a wireless mode.

Abstract: A front projection display device includes an optical engine including an illumination system, an imaging system, and projection optics. The projection optics include a first lens group of negative refractive power that has at least one aspheric surface. The projection optics output an image at a half field angle of at least 45°, where the image has substantially no distortion. For example, when the first lens group is placed at a distance of less than 1 meter from a viewing screen, the output image has a size of about 40 inches diagonal or greater, and requires substantially no keystone correction. In other aspects, the optical engine can be implemented in a wall-mounted projection system, a multimedia system, a compact integrated monitor system, and a portable projection unit.

Abstract: The present invention described herein features a digital annotation system, a digital annotation system incorporated in a projection device, and a method for providing digital annotation. A video processing chip includes a central processing unit configured to provide video processing and digital annotation.

Abstract: A portable projection device comprises a housing, a handle, and an optical engine. The optical engine comprises an illumination source, an imaging system, and a wide angle projection lens that includes a first lens group of negative refractive power, the first lens group having at least one aspheric surface, a second lens group, and a third lens group of positive refractive power. For the wide angle projection lens, the following Conditions (1) to (4) are satisfied: |F1/F|?4.5 (Condition (1)); 2.5?|F2/F|?6.0 (Condition (2)); 3.8?|F3/F|?5.0 (Condition (3)); and 0.8?BFL/F?1.4 (Condition (4)). The portable projection device can be implemented as a personal gaming system and can also be configured as a portable, fully integrated video gaming system that allows gamers to plug in and play at nearly any location, with only a wall or other viewing surface being used to view the projected image.

Abstract: A portable projection device comprises a housing, a handle, and an optical engine. The optical engine comprises an illumination source, an imaging system, and a wide angle projection lens that includes a first lens group of negative refractive power, the first lens group having at least one aspheric surface, a second lens group, and a third lens group of positive refractive power. For the wide angle projection lens, the following Conditions (1) to (4) are satisfied: |F1/F|?4.5 (Condition (1)); 2.5?|F2/F|?6.0 (Condition (2)); 3.8?|F3/F|?5.0 (Condition (3)); and 0.8?BFL/F?1.4 (Condition (4)). The portable projection device can be implemented as a personal gaming system and can also be configured as a portable, fully integrated video gaming system that allows gamers to plug in and play at nearly any location, with only a wall or other viewing surface being used to view the projected image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a healing enhancement apparatus formed from a curtain bearing a calming image such as an outdoor scene or other image of nature. The healing enhancement apparatus, an alternative to the sterile environment found in most hospitals, has therapeutic benefits. In particular, the calming image, occupying all or most of the curtain assists in calming the patient, reducing blood pressure, reducing required medications, and assists in quicker recoveries. The calming image may be applied to first and second panels of cloth that are stitched together, in registration, at a seam. The calming image may extend from edge-to-edge, or may occupy a framed portion of the curtain. The calming image may consists of an outdoor scene as viewed through one or more windows and, where the image contains two or more windows, the seam may be conveniently located within the image of the wall surface between adjacent windows.

Abstract: A wide angle projection lens include a first lens group of negative refractive power that has at least one aspheric surface. The wide angle projection lens can output an image at a half field angle of at least 45°, where the image has substantially no distortion and requires little or no keystone correction. The wide angle projection lens can be part of an optical engine that can be implemented in rear projection or front projection display devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a healing enhancement apparatus formed from a hospital bed cubicle curtain bearing a patient calming image such as an outdoor scene or other image of nature. The healing enhancement apparatus, an alternative to the sterile environment found in most hospitals, has therapeutic benefits. In particular, the patient calming scene, occupying all or most of the cubicle curtain assists in calming the patient, reducing blood pressure, reducing required medications, and assists in quicker recoveries. The image is preferably applied to first and second panels of cloth that are stitched together, in registration, at a seam. The image may extend from edge-to-edge, or may occupy a framed portion of the curtain.

Abstract: Application of oligonucleotide and polypeptide sequences of molecules of the family of the vascular permeability factor (VPF), their receptors, and co-receptors, as well as their modifications, in the active immunotherapy of pathologic entities in which course is associated to the increase of angiogenesis. These procedures can be employed in the single or combined therapy for the treatment of cancer and its metastasis, acute and chronic inflammatory processes, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, diabetic and newborn retinopathies, organ transplant rejection, macular degeneration, neovascular glaucoma, hemangioma, and angiofibroma, among others.

Abstract: A front projection display device includes an optical engine including an illumination system, an imaging system, and projection optics. The projection optics include a first lens group of negative refractive power that has at least one aspheric surface. The projection optics output an image at a half field angle of at least 45°, where the image has substantially no distortion. For example, when the first lens group is placed at a distance of less than 1 meter from a viewing screen, the output image has a size of about 40 inches diagonal or greater, and requires substantially no keystone correction. In other aspects, the optical engine can be implemented in a wall-mounted projection system, a multimedia system, a compact integrated monitor system, and a portable projection unit.

Abstract: A front projection display device having a projection module and a docking station. The docking station has a base. Further, the docking station can include an extendable arm attached to the base. The projection module contains an optical engine. The optical engine includes an illumination system, an imaging system, and a wide-angle projection lens. The optical engine outputs an image at a half field angle of at least 45°. The projected image has substantially no distortion and requires substantially no keystone correction.