Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ingestion of medicine (21) comprises forming a digestible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (10). The RFID tag is attached to the medicine. The RFID tag and medicine are ingested. A signal from the RFID tag is monitored.

Abstract: A method of automating a healthcare facility workflow process includes creating a rule set governing at least one of a collection phase, an organize phase, and a display phase of the healthcare facility workflow process. The rule set is based on at least one of a plurality of decision factors. The method also includes automatically processing a plurality of content based on the rule set. Automatically processing the plurality of content includes one of collecting the plurality of content from a plurality of heterogeneous content sources, organizing the plurality of content based on a desired content hierarchy, and displaying at least one content of the plurality of content based on the desired content hierarchy.

Abstract: A method of workflow management includes collecting heterogeneous content, associated with a surgical procedure, from a plurality of heterogeneous content sources, selecting a plurality of inputs from the heterogeneous content, and assigning each input of the plurality of inputs to at least one phase of a desired surgical sequence. A particular method also includes displaying a subset of the inputs assigned to a first phase of the surgical sequence and selecting one of the displayed inputs. Selecting one of the displayed inputs enables content-specific functionality associated with the selected one of the displayed inputs.

Abstract: A method of comparing the size of a feature in sequential X-ray images includes the steps of: forming first and second sequential X-ray images including an image of the feature, an image of a first target located directly adjacent the feature and an image of a second target located between the object and an X-ray detector; calculating scale factors for the first and second X-ray images based on the relative sizes of the images of the first and second targets in the X-ray images; measuring the sizes of the feature in the first and second X-ray images; adjusting the measured sizes of the feature in the first and second X-ray images by the respective scale factors; and comparing the adjusted measured sizes. A computer program product for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: A system for plastic surgery comprises entering patient information into a database; computing a video sequence template for the patient based on the information and a synthetic video model.

Abstract: A system for plastic surgery comprises entering patient information (130) into a database; computing a template (160) for the patient based on the information; and inserting a synthetic model into the template.

Abstract: A photographic system for producing an enhanced photographic product is provided. The system includes a database for storing custom content for a plurality of events. The system also includes a digital image capture device that stores a digital image and information defining the date/time and geographic location of the digital image. A Service Provider automatically determines if the timestamp and the geographic information corresponds to events stored in the custom content database. A processor produces an enhanced photographic product including the captured digital image and custom content corresponding to the timestamp and location of the captured digital image.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically folding a sheet of media, for example, a photographic paper about a fold line, such that an album page is formed. The photosensitive media has images only on one side. A heat activated adhesive sheet is provided between the sides of the photographic paper during folding. The adhesive sheet when exposed to heated and pressure rollers, will cause the sides of the photographic media to be secured to form a single album page.

Abstract: A medical cannula (100) comprises a first sleeve (800) and a center punch which fits within the sleeve for providing an opening in a body for the sleeve and the center punch. At the least one camera channel (120) is in the sleeve for viewing inside the body.

Abstract: A medical evaluation system for a procedural event comprises: determining key medical images (10) and medical reports; determining a clinician's preferences (85) for medical records obtained from a physician; determining the clinician's preferences for clinical information system records; determining the clinician's preferences for display of the medical images, medical reports, medical records, and clinical information system records; and displaying the medical images, medical reports, medical records, and clinical information system records.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically folding a sheet of media, for example, a photographic paper about a fold line, such that a album page is formed. The photosensitive media has images only on one side. A heat activated adhesive sheet is provided between the sides of the photographic paper during folding. The adhesive sheet when exposed to heated and pressure rollers, will cause the sides of the photographic media to be secured to form a single album page.

Abstract: A method for determining dental alignment of a 3-dimensional model of one or more teeth of a patient comprises the steps of: (a) obtaining a radiograph of the teeth of the patient; (b) obtaining a digital image from the radiograph indicative of the dental alignment of the teeth relative to a dental arch of the patient; (c) overlaying the 3-dimensional model of the teeth with the digital image obtained from the radiograph; (d) determining vertical and horizontal mis-alignment of the teeth in the 3-dimensional model relative to the digital image obtained from the radiograph; and (e) adjusting the 3-dimensional model to correct for the mis-alignment, thereby producing an adjusted 3-dimensional model of the teeth that is corrected for the vertical and horizontal alignment of the teeth relative to the dental arch.