Abstract: Improved fixed receiver devices including both transmit and receive circuitry and operating on battery power are disclosed. An example transmitter/receiver location device includes a network interface to enable transmission and receipt of messages via a first communication medium and transmission and receipt of messages via a second communication medium. The example device includes a battery to provide power to the device, the battery to have a battery level and to be chargeable. The example device includes a memory to store instructions and data. The example device includes a processor to at least: process a beacon message received via the network interface; generate an information message for a location server based on location information from the beacon message and status information based on the battery level for the device; and adjust an operating state of the device based on the battery level.

Abstract: Improved fixed receiver devices including both transmit and receive circuitry and operating on battery power are disclosed. An example transmitter/receiver location device includes a network interface to enable transmission and receipt of messages via a first communication medium and transmission and receipt of messages via a second communication medium. The example device includes a battery to provide power to the device, the battery to have a battery level and to be chargeable. The example device includes a memory to store instructions and data. The example device includes a processor to at least: process a beacon message received via the network interface; generate an information message for a location server based on location information from the beacon message and status information based on the battery level for the device; and adjust an operating state of the device based on the battery level.

Abstract: Improved fixed receiver devices including both transmit and receive circuitry and operating on battery power are disclosed. An example transmitter/receiver location device includes a network interface to enable transmission and receipt of messages via a first communication medium and transmission and receipt of messages via a second communication medium. The example device includes a battery to provide power to the device, the battery to have a battery level and to be chargeable. The example device includes a memory to store instructions and data. The example device includes a processor to at least: process a beacon message received via the network interface; generate an information message for a location server based on location information from the beacon message and status information based on the battery level for the device; and adjust an operating state of the device based on the battery level.

Abstract: Improved fixed receiver devices including both transmit and receive circuitry and operating on battery power are disclosed. An example transmitter/receiver location device includes a network interface to enable transmission and receipt of messages via a first communication medium and transmission and receipt of messages via a second communication medium. The example device includes a battery to provide power to the device, the battery to have a battery level and to be chargeable. The example device includes a memory to store instructions and data. The example device includes a processor to at least: process a beacon message received via the network interface; generate an information message for a location server based on location information from the beacon message and status information based on the battery level for the device; and adjust an operating state of the device based on the battery level.

Abstract: A device for attaching to an object including a portion attached to an object, and a vacuum generating means for generating a vacuum between the object and the portion to thereby attach the object to the device.

Abstract: A device (1) for connecting an instrument to a driver, the device comprising: a first connector (3) having at least two protrusions connectable, in use, to the instrument; a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position; and a second connector (17) for connecting the device (1) to the driver, in use. Also disclosed is a method of connecting an instrument to a driver.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for cutting bone and collecting bone debris. A disclosed device includes a receptacle having a proximal opening, a cutting tool having a connector on a proximal end, and a space between the cutting tool and receptacle. In use, bone debris produced by the cutting tool is received by the receptacle into the space. A distal opening of the receptacle may have dimensions corresponding to those of the cutting tool. The receptacle may be shaped so that it does not extend beyond the outer periphery of the cutting tool.

Abstract: A device (1) for connecting to an implant (16), comprising: at least two protrusions (8, 9) connectable, in use, to at least one indentation (20) in the implant; and a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position. An implant (16) comprising a body (17) having at least one indentation (20) disposed within the body, wherein, in use, the at least one indentation receives at least two protrusions (8, 9) of a device (1) for connecting to the implant (16) such that the implant is clamped by the device. A method of connecting an implant (16) to a device (1).

Abstract: A device for attaching to an object including a portion attached to an object, and a vacuum generating means for generating a vacuum between the object and the portion, to thereby attaching the object to the device.

Abstract: A device (1) for connecting an instrument to a driver, the device comprising: a first connector (3) having at least two protrusions connectable, in use, to the instrument; a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position; and a second connector (17) for connecting the device (1) to the driver, in use. A method of connecting an instrument to a driver.

Abstract: Abstract: A device and method for cutting and collecting bone debris. The device comprises a receptacle having an opening, the receptacle opening being disposed with respect to a cutting tool such that, in use, bone debris produced by the cutting tool is received by the receptacle. The opening of the receptacle may have dimensions corresponding to those of the cutting tool. The receptacle may be shaped so that it does not extend beyond the outer periphery of the cutting tool.

Abstract: A device (1) for connecting to an implant (16), comprising: at least two protrusions (8, 9) connectable, in use, to at least one indentation (20) in the implant; and a mechanism for moving the protrusions between a connected and a disconnected position. An implant (16) comprising a body (17) having at least one indentation (20) disposed within the body, wherein, in use, the at least one indentation receives at least two protrusions (8, 9) of a device (1) for connecting to the implant (16) such that the implant is clamped by the device. A method of connecting an implant (16) to a device (1).