Abstract: A digital compass with two or more multi-axis magnetometers and a processing element to determine a heading and detect any offset error in the heading is described. One electronic device includes first and second magnetometers. The second magnetometer can be disposed at least a specified distance or co-located and offset at least a specified angle from the first magnetometer. A processing device determines a magnetic field at the electronic device using a first output from the first magnetometer, detects an offset error in the magnetic field using a second output from the second magnetometer, and reports the offset error in the magnetic field.

Abstract: An apparatus for establishing an offset bend in a plastic conduit section having ends and a radius includes a tabletop surface having a front edge, a rear edge, and two side edges; a base surface adjacent the front edge, wherein the base surface is perpendicular to the tabletop surface; an offset block secured on the tabletop surface parallel with and spaced apart from the base surface; a hot box disposed adjacent the tabletop surface and configured to heat plastic conduit; and a water drainage system disposed adjacent the tabletop surface and configured to remove water from the tabletop surface.

Abstract: A method of assessing the effect of viewing varying colours of light on a subject's perception of tinnitus, comprising the steps of: presenting a display in at least part of the subject's field of view; illuminating the display with coloured light in the visible spectrum using one or more variable sources, varying measurable values of the coloured light illuminating the display; and recording the measurable values of the coloured light illuminating the display at which the subject indicates a change in their perception of tinnitus.

Abstract: An apparatus for bending a plastic conduit section including a tabletop surface; a base surface adjacent a front edge, wherein the base surface is perpendicular to the tabletop surface; and a movable arm having a proximal end and a movable arm surface, wherein the movable arm surface is perpendicular to the tabletop surface, and wherein the proximal end is pivotably attached to the base surface such that the movable arm is configured to pivot azimuthally around the proximal end along the tabletop surface. The apparatus also includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the movable arm such that the movable arm surface is at a desired angle to the base surface; a hot box configured to heat plastic conduit; and a water drainage system disposed adjacent the tabletop surface and configured to remove water from the tabletop surface.

Abstract: A method of assessing the effect of viewing varying colours of light on a subject's perception of tinnitus, comprising the steps of: presenting a display in at least part of the subject's Held of view; illuminating the display with coloured light in the visible spectrum using one or more variable sources, varying measurable values of the coloured light illuminating the display; and recording the measurable values of the coloured light illuminating the display at which the subject indicates a change in their perception of tinnitus.

Abstract: Embodiments for visualization of data are provided. One example embodiment includes a system including one or more processors configured to receive authentication data related to a user. The one or more processor may further be configured to receive profile data and transactional data associated with the user, and selectively aggregate the profile data with the transaction data as aggregated user data. Furthermore, the one or more processors may be configured to visualize the aggregated user data as a data visualization, and generate an advertisement personalized for the user based on the data visualization.

Abstract: Embodiments of computer implemented methods and systems for visualization of data are described. One example embodiment includes receiving authentication data related to a user, establishing an identity of the user based on the user authentication data, and receiving profile data associated with the user in response to the establishing of the identity of the user. The example embodiment may further include receiving transaction data associated with the user, selectively aggregating the profile data with the transaction data as aggregated user data, visualizing the aggregated user data as a data visualization, the data visualization being a composition of visual media corresponding to the aggregated data, and providing an address to the data visualization such that the data visualization may be referred to in other applications.

Abstract: An adjustable rack system that is adjustable in length as well as in width. The adjustable rack system may be used to vertically stack and display or store pies or other food or non-food items. The adjustable rack system comprises at least to support members that may be positioned parallel to each other. Each support member comprise a pair of top sliding rails, a pair of bottom sliding rails, and a pair of vertical supports, each vertical support used to couple one of the top sliding rails to a corresponding bottom rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for determining the presence or absence of striatin-anaplastic lymphoma kinase (STRN-ALK) gene fusion and/or a Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3—transforming acidic coiled-coil containing protein 3 (FGFR3-TACC3) gene fusion in an individual, especially an individual suffering from lung cancer. The invention further relates to a method for diagnosing an individual as having adenocarcinoma, and to a method for treating said individual. The invention additionally relates to a method for diagnosing an individual as having squamous cell carcinoma, and to a method for treating said individual.

Abstract: Multifunctional telescoping cleaning devices and methods of using the devices are provided for cleaning the interior of surgical trocars and cannulas. The multifunctional cleaning device may include a telescoping feature which may be used in bariatric procedures where reach is important. The device may also be configured in some instances to clean all standard trocars and cannulas sized between 5-12 mm with depth of up to 50 cm. The device may have porous cleaning absorbent members. The device may also include the ability to perform aspirating, dissecting, filtering, irrigating and evacuating in surgical laparoscopic procedures through a fluid flow passage in the telescoping tool. The device may quickly and efficiently cleans trocars, cannulas, and laparoscopic lens.

Abstract: An adjustable rack system that is adjustable in length as well as in width. The adjustable rack system may be used to vertically stack and display or store pies or other food or non-food items. The adjustable rack system comprises at least to support members that may be positioned parallel to each other. Each support member comprise a pair of top sliding rails, a pair of bottom sliding rails, and a pair of vertical supports, each vertical support used to couple one of the top sliding rails to a corresponding bottom rail.

Abstract: An adjustable rack system that is adjustable in length as well as in width. The adjustable rack system may be used to vertically stack and display or store pies or other food or non-food items. The adjustable rack system comprises at least to support members that may be positioned parallel to each other. Each support member comprise a pair of top sliding rails, a pair of bottom sliding rails, and a pair of vertical supports, each vertical support used to couple one of the top sliding rails to a corresponding bottom rail.

Abstract: A method of assessing the effect of viewing varying colours of light on a subject's perception of tinnitus, comprising the steps of: presenting a display in at least part of the subject's field of view; illuminating the display with coloured light in the visible spectrum using one or more variable sources; varying measurable values of the coloured light illuminating the display; and recording the measurable values of the coloured light illuminating the display at which the subject indicates a change in their perception of tinnitus.

Abstract: The device for laparoscopically delivering a solid material through a trocar into a body cavity comprises at least: a hollow tube defining a void therein and having a hub at a proximal end thereof, the hub having a proximal opening therein which forms a continuation of the hollow tube; the hollow tube having a prepackaged solid material therewithin; the tube having an outer diameter less than an inner diameter of a trocar through which the tube is inserted into a body cavity, the tube extending past a valve in the trocar when positioned therewithin; the hub having a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the trocar so as not to pass therethrough; and the material being suitably anchored by a string to the device so as not to become lost within the body cavity after being pushed out of the tube.

Abstract: Embodiments of computer implemented methods and systems for visualization of data are described. One example embodiment includes receiving authentication data related to a user, establishing an identity of the user based on the user authentication data, and receiving profile data associated with the user in response to the establishing of the identity of the user. The example embodiment may further include receiving transaction data associated with the user, selectively aggregating the profile data with the transaction data as aggregated user data, visualizing the aggregated user data as a data visualization, the data visualization being a composition of visual media corresponding to the aggregated data, and providing an address to the data visualization such that the data visualization may be referred to in other applications.

Abstract: Apparatus and a corresponding method for the diagnosis and alleviation of symptoms of visually induced physiological defects and/or pathological conditions is provided. A plurality of narrow-band light sources are combined to constitute a color controllable lamp. A method for adjusting the settings of this lamp permits the optimum illumination for a particular subject to be found, whilst the latter carries out a task such as reading or writing. By use of the lamp to simulate the expected visual stimulus, to which the subject would be exposed if provided with viewing aids such as tinted spectacles and the like, an optimal selection from a database of such aids may be made or a new formulation defined. Inter alia, the symptoms of visual dyslexia, macular degeneration and visually induced migraine may be alleviated.

Abstract: Apparatus and a corresponding method for the diagnosis and alleviation of symptoms of visually induced physiological defects and/or pathological conditions is provided. A plurality of narrow-band light sources are combined to constitute a colour controllable lamp. A method for adjusting the settings of this lamp permits the optimum illumination for a particular subject to be found, whilst the latter carries out a task such as reading or writing. By use of the lamp to simulate the expected visual stimulus, to which the subject would be exposed if provided with viewing aids such as tinted spectacles and the like, an optimal selection from a database of such aids may be made or a new formulation defined. Inter alia, the symptoms of visual dyslexia, macular degeneration and visually induced migraine may be alleviated.

Abstract: Apparatus and a corresponding method for the assessment of the effects of tinted illumination on a subject's visual system is provided. Colour controllable light sources provide the illuminant for an object field comprising features viewed against a background. A practitioner or the subject can effect movement of a feature such as a symbol or a ball. The subject views the feature at different locations and/or whilst in motion, having selected a tint for evaluation of visual comfort or performance. Some embodiments of the invention may be used to assess the effects of optimising tint for subjects who suffer from visual dyslexia or other impairments of the visual system. Other embodiments are directly operable by the subject in order to help the subject to select tinted eyewear for the enhancement of his or her visual performance.

Abstract: A light box (10) with a viewing aperture contains sources of illumination (22, 28) which can be adjusted and set to simulate different lighting situations and conditions. An observable image on a trolley (40) is movable towards and away from the observer (14) and also transversely to the line of sight of the observer. Movement is effected by stepping motors (36 and 38). Measurements are made of the response of the observer to movement of the image consequent on changes in the parameters affecting the observer's perception of the image. A comparative assessment can thus be made of the effect of changing the illumination.

Abstract: Apparatus and a corresponding method for the diagnosis and alleviation of symptoms of visually induced physiological defects and/or pathological conditions is provided. A plurality of narrow-band light sources are combined to constitute a colour controllable lamp. A method for adjusting the settings of this lamp permits the optimum illumination for a particular subject to be found, whilst the latter carries out a task such as reading or writing. By use of the lamp to simulate the expected visual stimulus, to which the subject would be exposed if provided with viewing aids such as tinted spectacles and the like, an optimal selection from a database of such aids may be made or a new formulation defined. Inter alia, the symptoms of visual dyslexia, macular degeneration and visually induced migraine may be alleviated.