Abstract: A device and method of controlling a device. The device may include a controller for controlling operation of a pumping device to producing a flow of fluid in the pump set, the controller including a processor and a memory, the controller being adapted to store in the memory, syringe size data, the controller configured to execute in the processor a syringe detection program to determine a presence and size of the syringe loaded onto a flow control apparatus.

Abstract: A flow control system and method of detecting a condition of a pump set mounted on the apparatus. The system configured to perform the method of advancing a first amount of the feeding formula through the feeding pump via a feeding formula conduit. Further, the system may acquire a first pressure sensor reading of the feeding formula conduit. Further, the system may advance a second amount of the feeding formula through the feeding pump via the feeding formula conduit, wherein the second amount is second volume of the liquid. Further, the system may acquire a second pressure sensor reading of the feeding formula conduit, and acquire a third pressure sensor reading of the feeding formula conduit. Further, the system may detect an occlusion in the feeding formula conduit based on at least one of the first pressure sensor reading, the second pressure sensor reading and the third pressure sensor reading.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering fluid from a syringe to a subject using a pumping device of a flow control apparatus. The method includes locating the flow control apparatus on a horizontal support surface. Providing the syringe with a volume of fluid including a total amount of preferred nutrient and an amount of non-preferred nutrient liquid. Mounting the syringe relative to the flow control apparatus whereby the syringe is oriented in a generally vertical orientation such that an outlet of the syringe faces upward. Initiating operation of the pumping device to draw the fluid from the syringe for a duration of time to preferentially deliver at least a portion of the total amount of preferred nutrient in the fluid to the subject.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a portable wireless digital X-ray detector includes a battery electrically coupled to at least one external electrical conductor. In some implementations, the external electrical conductor is mounted flush to an outside of a housing of the portable wireless digital X-ray detector. In some implementations, the external electrical conductor plate includes only hypoallergenic materials. In some implementations, the battery is fixed mounted in the portable wireless digital X-ray detector. In some implementations docking detector receptacle at least one external electrical conductor in a pocket of the docking detector receptacle.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a portable wireless digital X-ray detector includes a battery electrically coupled to at least one external electrical conductor. In some implementations, the external electrical conductor is mounted flush to an outside of a housing of the portable wireless digital X-ray detector. In some implementations, the external electrical conductor plate includes only hypoallergenic materials. In some implementations, the battery is fixed mounted in the portable wireless digital X-ray detector. In some implementations docking detector receptacle at least one external electrical conductor in a pocket of the docking detector receptacle.