Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting suspicious activities surrounding the management of controlled substances in a medical facility is described herein, where the activities that may indicate the diversion of controlled drugs are flagged for further review. The activities are detected by reviewing application layer network packets, related to controlled substances, on the medical facility network, identifying the physical location of the origin of the packet, and processing these packets with a rules engine and machine learning generated rules to make a determination if the circumstances surrounding the packets indicate the diversion of controlled substances.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting suspicious activities surrounding the management of controlled substances in a medical facility is described herein, where the activities that may indicate the diversion of controlled drugs are flagged for further review. The activities are detected by reviewing application layer network packets, related to controlled substances, on the medical facility network, identifying the physical location of the origin of the packet, and processing these packets with a rules engine and machine learning generated rules to make a determination if the circumstances surrounding the packets indicate the diversion of controlled substances.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting suspicious activities surrounding the management of controlled substances in a medical facility is described herein, where the activities that may indicate the diversion of controlled drugs are flagged for further review. The activities are detected by invigilating application layer network packets, related to controlled substances, on the medical facility network, and processing these packets with a rules engine and machine learning generated rules to make a determination if the circumstances surrounding the packets indicate the diversion of controlled substances.

Abstract: Systems (300) and methods (900) for packaging an antenna (702) in a communication device (300). The methods involve coupling the antenna to a Printed Circuit Board (“PCB”) such that the antenna is mechanically supported thereby. A hollow shaft (510) of a control knob (304) is positioned over the antenna and at least a portion of PCB (706) such that the antenna is embedded within the control knob. Thereafter, the control knob is mechanically secured to a housing (308) of the communication device. The control knob is arranged such that it can move in a radial direction and a vertical direction (516) relative to the chassis. The control knob is also arranged such that the hollow shaft is able to move freely over the antenna without coming in contact therewith.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an auxiliary user input device (101, 501, 601) for use with a mobile electronic device (181, 681). The methods involve: releasably securing (703) a first device (101, 601) comprising a resistive touch screen (103, 603) to a second device (181, 681) comprising a capacitive touch screen (183, 683), in a position wherein a primary plane of the capacitive touch screen is substantially aligned in parallel and subjacent to a primary plane of the resistive touch screen; establishing (705) a communication link (641, 643) between a first communications interface (617, 619) in the first device and a second communications interface (657, 659) in the second device; generating resistive touch screen output data in response to user input received (707) at the resistive touch screen; and communicating (713) the resistive touch screen output data from the first device to the second device via the communication link.

Abstract: Systems (300) and methods (900) for packaging an antenna (702) in a communication device (300). The methods involve coupling the antenna to a Printed Circuit Board (“PCB”) such that the antenna is mechanically supported thereby. A hollow shaft (510) of a control knob (304) is positioned over the antenna and at least a portion of PCB (706) such that the antenna is embedded within the control knob. Thereafter, the control knob is mechanically secured to a housing (308) of the communication device. The control knob is arranged such that it can move in a radial direction and a vertical direction (516) relative to the chassis. The control knob is also arranged such that the hollow shaft is able to move freely over the antenna without coming in contact therewith.

Abstract: Connector systems (10, 100) for electrically connecting two or more electrical components include a connector (14, 114) having one or more magnets (36a, 136a). Each magnet (36a, 136a) is attracted to another magnet (36b, 136b), or to a magnetically-attractable element on the other connector (14, 114) of the system (10, 100) when the connectors (14, 12, 112, 114) are mated. The magnetic attraction helps to maintain the connectors (14, 12, 112, 114) in a mated condition. The magnets (36a, 36b, 136a, 136b) can be oriented so that surface normals of pole faces (37a, 37b, 137a, 137b) of the magnets (36a, 36b, 136a, 136b) are angled in relation to a mating direction of the connectors (14, 12, 112, 114).

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an auxiliary user input device (101, 501, 601) for use with a mobile electronic device (181, 681). The methods involve: releasably securing (703) a first device (101, 601) comprising a resistive touch screen (103, 603) to a second device (181, 681) comprising a capacitive touch screen (183, 683), in a position wherein a primary plane of the capacitive touch screen is substantially aligned in parallel and subjacent to a primary plane of the resistive touch screen; establishing (705) a communication link (641, 643) between a first communications interface (617, 619) in the first device and a second communications interface (657, 659) in the second device; generating resistive touch screen output data in response to user input received (707) at the resistive touch screen; and communicating (713) the resistive touch screen output data from the first device to the second device via the communication link.

Abstract: Mobile computing devices such as tablet computers can include multiple input devices mounted on a housing. The input devices are arranged in a first array located near a first side of the housing, and in a second array that is substantially identical to the first array and is located near a second side of the housing. Each of the input devices is operable to generate an output when actuated. The output of each input device corresponds to a function. The computing devices are configured so that each of the input devices in the first array is functionally equivalent to a corresponding one of the input devices located at the same relative location the second array, so that the functions can be activated by the user using either the left or right hand regardless of how the mobile computing device is being held.

Abstract: Computing device having a display interface compatible with tactical operations. The computing device (101) includes, a transflective liquid crystal display (104), including a backlight (102). A resistive touch screen (108) is disposed on a viewing side (107) of the transflective LCD. At least one processing circuit (117) is coupled to the resistive touch screen and is configured to concurrently sense two or more points of touch contact with a surface of the resistive touch screen. An ambient light sensor (116) is provided for detecting a level of ambient light in an environment of said computing system. Finally, a processing unit (134) is provided that is configured for automatically transitioning the transflective LCD between a reflective operating mode and a transmissive operating mode, responsive to said ambient light sensor.

Abstract: Connector systems (10, 100) for electrically connecting two or more electrical components include a connector (14, 114) having one or more magnets (36a, 136a). Each magnet (36a, 136a) is attracted to another magnet (36b, 136b), or to a magentically-attractable element on the other connector (14, 114) of the system (10, 100) when the connectors (14, 12, 112, 114) are mated. The magnetic attraction helps to maintain the connectors (14, 12, 112, 114) in a mated condition. The magnets (36a, 36b, 136a, 136b) can be oriented so that surface normals of pole faces (37a, 37b, 137a, 137b) of the magnets (36a, 36b, 136a, 136b) are angled in relation to a mating direction of the connectors (14, 12, 112, 114).

Abstract: A remote control panel (RCP) is provided for controlling an operation of a radio (104, 106). The RCP (102) includes a keypad (208) configured for receiving user input commands for controlling the radio using the same keypad commands as would be used when operating the same without the RCP. The RCP also includes a display unit (206) for displaying information concerning an operational state of the radio. The RCP further includes a communication interface (212, 312-316, 320-322) configured for relaying information from the RCP to the radio located a distance away. The interface is also configured for relaying information from the radio to the RCP. The RCP includes a computer processing device configured for providing an extended capability for the radio exclusive of a predefined functional capability. The extended capability is selected from the group consisting of additional digital data processing capability, additional display capability, and additional communication capability.

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device is switchable between a plurality of wireless communications operating modes and may include an antenna, a wireless transceiver connected to the antenna, a first memory for storing a respective compressed file for each of the plurality of wireless communications operating modes, and a second memory having a faster access speed than the first memory. The device may further include a processor connected to the wireless transceiver, the first memory, and the second memory for copying the compressed files from the first memory to the second memory, uncompressing a selected one of the compressed files to generate and store a selected compressed file in the second memory, and processing the selected uncompressed file from the second memory and controlling the wireless transceiver based thereon.

Abstract: A remote control panel (RCP) is provided for controlling an operation of a radio (104, 106). The RCP (102) includes a keypad (208) configured for receiving user input commands for controlling the radio using the same keypad commands as would be used when operating the same without the RCP. The RCP also includes a display unit (206) for displaying information concerning an operational state of the radio. The RCP further includes a communication interface (212, 312-316, 320-322) configured for relaying information from the RCP to the radio located a distance away. The interface is also configured for relaying information from the radio to the RCP. The RCP includes a computer processing device configured for providing an extended capability for the radio exclusive of a predefined functional capability. The extended capability is selected from the group consisting of additional digital data processing capability, additional display capability, and additional communication capability.

Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device is switchable between a plurality of wireless communications operating modes and may include an antenna, a wireless transceiver connected to the antenna, a first memory for storing a respective compressed file for each of the plurality of wireless communications operating modes, and a second memory having a faster access speed than the first memory. The device may further include a processor connected to the wireless transceiver, the first memory, and the second memory for copying the compressed files from the first memory to the second memory, uncompressing a selected one of the compressed files to generate and store a selected compressed file in the second memory, and processing the selected uncompressed file from the second memory and controlling the wireless transceiver based thereon.