Abstract: Systems and methods for digitally switching x-ray emission systems include a digital switching unit operable to selectively connect a low voltage driving circuit to activate a field emission type electron emitting construct such that electrons are accelerated by a high voltage towards an anode target thereby generating a pulse of x-rays. The x-ray pulses directed towards a scintillator are detected by an optical imager when its shutter is open. Shutter signals and the activation signals may be synchronized to produce required x-ray detection profiles.

Abstract: A system and method for the management of data collection from a pressure sensing apparatus. The system allows rapid measurement of pressure exerted upon a surface and may be useful in preventing bed sore development in a bed bound subject.

Abstract: A pressure wound prevention system comprising at least one management device which comprises at least one user input apparatus, at least one output mechanism, at least one data input for connecting with a pressure sensor assembly and a processor configured to measure elapsed time, to receive pressure data from the data input and to present an output via the output mechanism. The system may be modular. A method for preventing the development of pressure wounds of a subject is also presented.

Abstract: A system and method for the management of data collection from a pressure sensing apparatus. The system allows rapid measurement of pressure exerted upon a surface and may be useful in preventing bed sore development in a bed bound subject.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory interface device contains first, second, and third communication interfaces configured for first, second, and third protocols, respectively. The device also contains a memory controller that selectively communicates between the first and second communication interfaces, and between the first and third communication interfaces. The device also contains a receptacle that can receive a removable non-volatile memory card and electrically connect the card to the second and third communication interfaces. The first communication interface may be a Universal Serial Bus Interface and may be in communicatively coupled to a USB connector. The second communication interface may be an ISO 7816 interface. A communications adapter is an enclosure containing a receptacle that can receive a non-volatile memory card and a USB connector. The USB connector is communicatively coupled with the non-volatile memory card in the receptacle.