Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a first skin panel having a first surface, a second skin panel having a second surface, a first flange located at an end of the first skin panel, a second flange located at an end of the second skin panel, and a strip having a third surface. The first skin panel may be located adjacent to the second skin panel such that the first flange and the second flange form a channel. The strip may be bonded in the channel. Fluid flow over the third surface of the strip, the first surface of the first skin panel, and the second surface of the second skin panel may have a desired state.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for selecting one or more applications running in a data processing system to reduce memory usage according to information received from the applications are described. Notifications specifying the information including application specific memory management capabilities may be received from the applications. A status of memory usage indicating lack of available memory may be determined to notify the selected applications. Accordingly, the notified applications may perform operations for application specific memory management to increase available memory.

Abstract: An exemplary method or device determines which print drivers are being used within a printing environment. The method or device identifies a plurality of print queues. Each of the print queues is associated with one of the print drivers. The method or device submits a plurality of test documents to each of the print queues to produce a plurality of page description language (PDL) files. The method or device identifies print drivers that produce different types of PDL files as being non-compatible. If corresponding PDL files produced by different ones of the print drivers in response to the test documents contain all identical header commands (in any order) the method or device identifies the different ones of the print drivers as being compatible. If corresponding PDL files produced by different ones of the print drivers in response to the test documents do not contain all identical header commands, the method or device identifies the different ones of the print drivers as being non-compatible.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmias are provided. An interval between first and second consecutive beats of a heart, having first and second chamber types, is determined. The heart is paced at a first rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is less than a predetermined amount of time or if the first and second beats are both from the second chamber type. The heart is paced at a second rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is more than the predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: An embodiment of a power-supply module includes a molded package, power-supply components disposed within the package, and an inductor disposed within the package and over the power-supply components. For example, for a given output-power rating, such a power-supply module may be smaller, more efficient, and more reliable than, and may run cooler than, a power-supply module having the inductor mounted outside of the package or side-by-side with other components. And for a given size, such a module may have a higher output-power rating than a module having the inductor mounted outside of the package or side-by-side with other components.

Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a first skin panel having a first surface, a second skin panel having a second surface, a first flange located at an end of the first skin panel, a second flange located at an end of the second skin panel, and a strip having a third surface. The first skin panel may be located adjacent to the second skin panel such that the first flange and the second flange form a channel. The strip may be bonded in the channel. Fluid flow over the third surface of the strip, the first surface of the first skin panel, and the second surface of the second skin panel may have a desired state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode for acquiring physiological signals of a recipient. Furthermore the present invention relates to a textile fabric for use in a garment to be worn by a recipient, and to a monitoring system for monitoring of physiological parameters of a recipient. In order to provide an electrode for acquiring physiological signals of a recipient, which on the one hand provides a soft, and comfortable skin contact, whilst on the other hand assures a high signal quality, an electrode (1) for acquiring physiological signals of a recipient is suggested, which comprises at least two conductive textile layers (2, 3) positioned on top of each other, wherein the first layer (2) is made of a woven material, and the second layer (3) having a working surface (4) to be brought into contact with the recipient's skin is made of a knitted material.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmias are provided. An interval between first and second consecutive beats of a heart, having first and second chamber types, is determined. The heart is paced at a first rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is less than a predetermined amount of time or if the first and second beats are both from the second chamber type. The heart is paced at a second rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is more than the predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmias are provided. An interval between first and second consecutive beats of a heart, having first and second chamber types, is determined. The heart is paced at a first rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is less than a predetermined amount of time or if the first and second beats are both from the second chamber type. The heart is paced at a second rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is more than the predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a depression detection system (2). Furthermore the invention relates to a method of detecting depressions and to a computer program. In order to provide an objective measure for a depression as well as for a relapse into depression, a depression detection system is suggested, the system comprising a patient-based device (2) using an actimetric sensor unit (3) adapted to measure a patient's activity and further comprising a signal processing unit (4) adapted to obtain a depression detection result based on the measured activity of the patient.

Abstract: A resilient compressive surgical retractor securing device with capture assembly includes a compressive securing device that compressively joins the resilient compressive surgical retractor securing device with capture assembly to a surgical accessory bar of a halo style head fixation device and a capture assembly that releasably retains the elasticized band of a scalp hook retractor. The compressive securing device is formed with an arm that is configured to form a neck for receiving the surgical accessory bar or other external support between the arm and the compressive securing device. The arm may be resilient or non-resilient, and may employ releasable closures to close the neck. The capture assembly may include a pivotable cam that releasably retains the elasticized band of a scalp hook retractor by compressing the band between the cam and the surgical accessory bar or other external support.

Abstract: RF amplifier bias system for TDMA application. A bias circuit (200) is coupled to an RF power amplifier (201) circuit. The bias circuit includes a charge pump/sink circuit (215) a voltage reference circuit (204) and voltage scaling circuit (208, 210, 214). The bias system provides fast response time when transitioning between various bias voltage applied to an FET RF transistor (244).

Abstract: A method for packaging an agent for delivery within a body cavity. A reservoir within a package contains a specified quantity of the agent and is either contiguous with, or coupled to, a dispensing node such as a swab. Depth of insertion of the dispensing node into the body cavity is restricted to a specified depth by a penetration-restricting feature that forms part of the package.

Abstract: A method for packaging an agent for delivery within a body cavity. A reservoir within a package contains a specified quantity of the agent and is either contiguous with, or coupled to, a dispensing node such as a swab. Depth of insertion of the dispensing node into the body cavity is restricted to a specified depth by a penetration-restricting feature that forms part of the package.

Abstract: An apparatus for improved grounding and heat transfer between flange mount field effect transistors and printed wiring boards is provided comprising a cut-out formed in the printed wiring board, extending between its top and bottom surfaces, defining an edge which is covered or plated with a conductive material at least in some areas. One or more vias also extend between the top and bottom surfaces of the cut-out and are exposed along the edge. A field effect transistor is placed in the cut-out and into contact with a heat sink element designed to enhance grounding of the field effect transistor and improve the transfer of heat to the chassis or other metal support structure for the printed wiring board.

Abstract: The invention provides automatic control of a deep brain stimulation system (2) using tremor detection based on accelerometer signals. Because no manual interventions are necessary, the ease of use for the patient (1) is greatly enhanced. Furthermore the autonomy of the patients in normal daily life is increased. The present invention also results in a reduced energy consumption and consequently longer battery life. On the other side with the present invention an optimal treatment is possible, adjusted to the patient's symptoms without the help of a physician.

Abstract: RF amplifier bias system for TDMA application. A bias circuit (200) is coupled to an RF power amplifier (201) circuit. The bias circuit includes a charge pump/sink circuit (215), a voltage reference circuit (204) and voltage scaling circuit (208, 210, 214). The bias system provides fast response time when transitioning between various bias voltages applied to an FET RF transistor (244).

Abstract: An apparatus for improved grounding and heat transfer between flange mount field effect transistors and printed wiring boards is provided comprising a cut-out formed in the printed wiring board, extending between its top and bottom surfaces, defining an edge which is covered or plated with a conductive material at least in some areas. One or more vias also extend between the top and bottom surfaces of the cut-out and are exposed along the edge. A field effect transistor is placed in the cut-out and into contact with a heat sink element designed to enhance grounding of the field effect transistor and improve the transfer of heat to the chassis or other metal support structure for the printed wiring board.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmias are provided. An interval between first and second consecutive beats of a heart, having first and second chamber types, is determined. The heart is paced at a first rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is less than a predetermined amount of time or if the first and second beats are both from the second chamber type. The heart is paced at a second rate if the first beat is from the first chamber type and the second beat is from the second chamber type and the interval is more than the predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: Clothing for children includes a fastener located in the back of the clothing. The fastener, such as a zipper, extends from a position near the leg of the child wearing the clothing to a position near the neck of a child wearing the clothing such that the fastener extends across substantially the entire length of the back of the child wearing the clothing. The configuration of the fastener in the clothing in this way prevents the child from being able to remove the clothing without help from an adult or other person.