Abstract: We describe a capnometer for analysing respiratory system function of a patient, the capnometer comprising: a memory to store patient data which is specific to said patient; and a signal processor to analyse a CO2 waveform representing a variation over time in a CO2 level of air inhaled and/or exhaled by said patient.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m; a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector. The reflector is selected from a Fresnel reflector and a reflective diffractive optical element, such as a Fresnel zone plate.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m; a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m; a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m; a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector. The reflector is selected from a Fresnel reflector and a reflective diffractive optical element, such as.a Fresnel zone plate.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for analysing respiratory system function of a patient, the capnometer comprising: a memory to store patient data which is specific to said patient; and a signal processor to analyse a CO2 wave-form representing a variation over time in a CO2 level of air inhaled and/or exhaled by said patient.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m;a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector.

Abstract: We describe a capnometer for detecting a concentration of a component in a gas, wherein said gas is inhaled and/or exhaled by a patient, said capnometer comprising: an air flow region through which said gas passes to and/or from said patient's lung; a mid-IR semiconductor emitter configured to provide IR light at a wavelength in the range 3-5 ?m;a mid-IR semiconductor detector to detect said IR light; a reflector to reflect said IR light emitted by said emitter; wherein said emitter, said detector and said reflector are arranged such that said IR light emitted by said emitter passes through said air flow region via said reflector to said detector.

Abstract: A messaging service may enhance communication between users by providing conversation suggestions. In some implementations, the messaging service may enable users to communicate with each other in a back-and-forth manner. As the users communicate, the messaging service may provide suggestions regarding conversation ideas that may be of interest for the users to discuss. The suggestions may be based on conversation metrics, a comparison of user profiles for the users, and a variety of other information.

Abstract: A method for visually programming an instruction set for a process is proposed. The method is based on receiving a request to design the process, providing a process designer interactive display, storing a library containing at least one function, accepting via the process designer interactive display function-related information concerning the function, outputting via the process designer interactive display a graphical representation of the function-related information, and generating the instruction set for the process based upon the function and the function-related information.

Abstract: An enterprise business process management system and method for definition and execution of business processes formed from portions of one or more business applications present in an enterprise. The enterprise business process management system includes a server, a router, and an interface for defining and executing such business processes. A data quality business process detects, corrects, analyzes, and reports quantitative and qualitative characteristics of application data and transactional data present in the enterprise. An interface module is provided by which a user may select and define function definition information for a business process.

Abstract: A system for software integration is described having a graphical interface portion with a first processor adapted to manage the software components resident within the system and a second processor, useable by a system administrator, that manages and deploys the system and its components. The system also includes a management services portion including a third processor adapted to provide security services by authenticating users, a fourth processor adapted to maintain the state and data model of the system, and a fifth processor adapted to manage integration between the system and an integrator. A back-end services portion is also provided that has a sixth processor adapted to manage the flow of data to and from tools, a tool manager adapted to manage the tools, and at least connection to at least one data source or destination.

Abstract: An business process management system and method for using multiple products or business applications. The business process management system includes a process designer interactive portion configured to receive information for designing a business process, and a process forming portion configured to create or modify the business process based on the information received by the process designer interactive portion. A process forming portion is configured to select a plurality of products or business applications to create or modify the business process. An business process management system and method provide an interface to handle multiple versions of products.

Abstract: A method for visually programming an instruction set for a process is proposed. The method is based on receiving a request to design the process, providing a process designer interactive display, storing a library containing at least one function, accepting via the process designer interactive display function-related information concerning the function, outputting via the process designer interactive display a graphical representation of the function-related information, and generating the instruction set for the process based upon the function and the function-related information.

Abstract: An enterprise business process management system and method for definition and execution of business processes formed from portions of one or more business applications present in an enterprise. The enterprise business process management system includes a server, a router, and an interface for defining and executing such business processes. A data quality business process detects, corrects, analyzes, and reports quantitative and qualitative characteristics of application data and transactional data present in the enterprise. An interface module is provided by which a user may select and define function definition information for a business process.