Abstract: A closed-loop perfusion system may include a sealed biological culture container configured to house a biological cell culture, and a filtering unit that permits passage of waste products from an output of the sealed biological cell culture container, permits passage of nutrients from a nutrient media solution, and blocks passage of beneficial molecules from the output of the sealed biological cell culture container. The system may further include a first fluid path between an output of the sealed biological cell culture container and an input of the filtering unit, a second fluid path between an output of the filtering unit and an input of the sealed biological cell culture, and a pump to control the flow of media through the first fluid path and the second fluid path.

Abstract: A biological computing platform may include a multielectrode array (MEA) connected to a computing device. The MEA may include a 2D grid of excitation sites, biological neurons disposed on the MEA, a processing device to apply a plurality of impulses at excitation sites having coordinates on the 2D grid, and one or more sensors to measure electrical signals output by one or more of the biological neurons at coordinates of the 2D grid, wherein the processing device is to receive the electrical signals from the one or more sensors and generate a representation of the electrical signals. The computing device may be programmed to receive a digital input signal, convert the digital input signal into instructions for the plurality of impulses, send the instructions to the MEA, receive the representation of the electrical signals from the MEA, and process the representation of the electrical signals.

Abstract: A biological computing platform may include a multielectrode array (MEA) connected to a computing device. The MEA may include a 2D grid of excitation sites, biological neurons disposed on the MEA, a processing device to apply a plurality of impulses at excitation sites having coordinates on the 2D grid, and one or more sensors to measure electrical signals output by one or more of the biological neurons at coordinates of the 2D grid, wherein the processing device is to receive the electrical signals from the one or more sensors and generate a representation of the electrical signals. The computing device may be programmed to receive a digital input signal, convert the digital input signal into instructions for the plurality of impulses, send the instructions to the MEA, receive the representation of the electrical signals from the MEA, and process the representation of the electrical signals.

Abstract: A system and method for interfacing a computing device with in vitro biological neurons is described. In one embodiment, a method of interfacing with a plurality of in vitro biological neurons, comprises: generating, by a processing device, a first tensor indicative of a state of a virtual environment; encoding the first tensor into an instruction; generating first signals according to the instruction using a first plurality of electrodes, one or more chemical emitters or one or more light sources; detecting second signals by a second plurality of electrodes, one or more chemical sensors or one or more image sensors, the second signals having been generated by one or more of the plurality of in vitro biological neurons, wherein the second signals represent an action associated with the virtual environment; decoding the second signals into a second tensor; and applying the action to the virtual environment based on the second tensor.

Abstract: A system and method for interfacing a computing device with in vitro biological neurons is described. In one embodiment, a method of interfacing with a plurality of in vitro biological neurons, comprises: generating, by a processing device, a first tensor indicative of a state of a virtual environment; encoding the first tensor into an instruction; generating first signals according to the instruction using a first plurality of electrodes, one or more chemical emitters or one or more light sources; detecting second signals by a second plurality of electrodes, one or more chemical sensors or one or more image sensors, the second signals having been generated by one or more of the plurality of in vitro biological neurons, wherein the second signals represent an action associated with the virtual environment; decoding the second signals into a second tensor; and applying the action to the virtual environment based on the second tensor.

Abstract: A method of performing in vitro testing of an effect of a chemical compound on biological neurons is disclosed in embodiments. The method includes training in vitro biological neurons to perform a task representative of a cognitive function of the neurons; determining a first cognitive function value of the neurons based on an ability of the neurons to perform the task; exposing the neurons to a chemical compound; determining a second cognitive function value of the neurons based on the ability of the neurons to perform the task during and/or after exposure to the chemical compound; comparing the second cognitive function value to the first cognitive function value; and determining an effect of the chemical compound on the cognitive function of the neurons based on a difference between the second cognitive function value and the first cognitive function value.

Abstract: Embodiments cover a voice command device and a server computing device that communicates with the voice command device. In one embodiment, a voice command device comprises a speaker, a microphone, a wireless communication module, and a processing device. The processing device is to scan for wireless advertising packets from a plurality of medical devices at an interval and detect a wireless advertising packet from a medical device of the plurality of medical devices as a result of the scanning. The processing device is further to receive medical data for a living entity from the medical device and send the medical data to a server computing device, wherein the server computing device is to generate a message associated with the medical data. The processing device is to receive the message and output the message via the speaker.

Abstract: Embodiments cover a server computing device that generates and manages a virtual mesh network associated with voice command devices that share a local area network (LAN). In one embodiment, a message is generated that is associated with a user account. The message is sent to a virtual mesh network associated with the user account, wherein the virtual mesh network includes a virtual hub and a plurality of virtual nodes, and wherein each virtual node is associated with a corresponding voice command device of a plurality of voice command devices that share a local area network (LAN). The virtual hub propagates the message to at least one virtual node of the plurality of virtual nodes, wherein the at least one virtual node provides the message to the corresponding voice command device.

Abstract: Embodiments cover a server computing device that generates and manages a virtual mesh network associated with voice command devices that share a local area network (LAN). In one embodiment, a message is generated that is associated with a user account. The message is sent to a virtual mesh network associated with the user account, wherein the virtual mesh network includes a virtual hub and a plurality of virtual nodes, and wherein each virtual node is associated with a corresponding voice command device of a plurality of voice command devices that share a local area network (LAN). The virtual hub propagates the message to at least one virtual node of the plurality of virtual nodes, wherein the at least one virtual node provides the message to the corresponding voice command device.

Abstract: Embodiments cover a voice command device and a server computing device that communicates with the voice command device. In one embodiment, a voice command device comprises a speaker, a microphone, a wireless communication module, and a processing device. The processing device is to scan for wireless advertising packets from a plurality of medical devices at an interval and detect a wireless advertising packet from a medical device of the plurality of medical devices as a result of the scanning. The processing device is further to receive medical data for a living entity from the medical device and send the medical data to a server computing device, wherein the server computing device is to generate a message associated with the medical data. The processing device is to receive the message and output the message via the speaker.

Abstract: A processing device detects a medical device and sends an audio wake-up signal to the medical device, wherein the audio wake-up signal causes the medical device to transition from a low power state to a higher power state. The processing device receives a diagnostic audio signal from the medical device after sending the audio wake-up signal. The processing device processes the diagnostic audio signal to determine medical information of a patient, the medical information comprising at least one of heart beat information or breathing information of the patient. The processing device performs at least one of storing the medical information or transmitting the medical information to a remote computing device.

Abstract: An electronic stethoscope has a body with a diaphragm at one end of the body. A microphone is housed within the body, wherein the microphone is to generate a first analog audio signal based on sounds waves amplified by the diaphragm. A processing device is also housed within the body and connected to the microphone. The processing device is to receive a second audio signal from a computing device connected to the electronic stethoscope via a connection, and enable the microphone responsive to receipt of the second audio signal.

Abstract: A processing device detects a medical device and sends an audio wake-up signal to the medical device, wherein the audio wake-up signal causes the medical device to transition from a low power state to a higher power state. The processing device receives a diagnostic audio signal from the medical device after sending the audio wake-up signal. The processing device processes the diagnostic audio signal to determine medical information of a patient, the medical information comprising at least one of heart beat information or breathing information of the patient. The processing device performs at least one of storing the medical information or transmitting the medical information to a remote computing device.

Abstract: Embodiments cover an electronic infrared thermometer and a user device that executes a thermometer module. In one embodiment, the electronic infrared thermometer includes a body, a thermopile housed within the body, and a wireless module housed within the body and electrically coupled to the thermopile. The wireless module is configured to receive a first signal from the user device, transition the electronic infrared thermometer out of a low power state responsive to receipt of the first signal and establish a wireless connection with the user device. The wireless module is further configured to receive a second signal from the user device via the wireless connection, cause the thermopile to activate, receive one or more temperature measurements from the thermopile, and transmit the one or more temperature measurements to the user device via the wireless connection.

Abstract: An electronic stethoscope has a body with a diaphragm at one end of the body. A microphone is housed within the body, wherein the microphone is to generate a first analog audio signal based on sounds waves amplified by the diaphragm. A processing device is also housed within the body and connected to the microphone. The processing device is to receive a second audio signal from a computing device connected to the electronic stethoscope via a connection, and enable the microphone responsive to receipt of the second audio signal.