Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for monitoring the physical state of a stimulating assembly to, for example, detect the occurrence of an adverse event. More specifically, an elongate stimulating assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced contacts is at least partially implanted into a recipient. Electrical measurements are performed at one or more of the plurality of contacts and the electrical measurements are evaluated relative to one another to determine the physical state of the stimulating assembly.

Abstract: A mattress cover, comprising a top layer; a first side layer comprising a first air-impermeable portion, a first air-permeable portion, a first air-impermeable flap, and first affixing apparatus, wherein the first affixing apparatus is configured to reversibly affix the first air-impermeable flap over the first air-permeable portion; a second side layer comprising a second air-impermeable portion, a second air-permeable portion, a second air-impermeable flap, and second affixing apparatus, wherein the second affixing apparatus is configured to reversibly affix the second air-impermeable flap over the second air-permeable portion; a head layer; and a foot layer.

Abstract: The system and method for dynamically reducing the peak electromagnetic interference produced by a group of electrical or electronic switching devices connected to a common communications bus. The system and method includes a fixed range of frequencies that includes frequencies emitted by the group of switching devices during normal operation and subranges of frequencies within the fixed range of frequencies, each subrange of frequencies being associated with a unique bus address of one switching device in the group of switching devices. Each subrange of frequencies being determined by the unique bus address of its associated switching device and characteristic weights dynamically determined and/or assigned to its associated switching device and/or load by a microprocessor implemented algorithm.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for monitoring the physical state of a stimulating assembly to, for example, detect the occurrence of an adverse event. More specifically, an elongate stimulating assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced contacts is at least partially implanted into a recipient. Electrical measurements are performed at one or more of the plurality of contacts and the electrical measurements are evaluated relative to one another to determine the physical state of the stimulating assembly.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques that enable electroporation of the cells of a recipient of a tissue-stimulating prostheses while the tissue-stimulating prosthesis is implanted in the recipient. Tissue-stimulating prostheses in accordance with embodiments presented herein are configured such that the stimulation electronics (e.g., current sources and integrated circuit) of the prosthesis are not exposed to the high voltages used in electroporation.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for assessing one or more outcomes associated with implantation of one or more electrodes into the inner ear of a recipient.

Abstract: A fabric closure for the open end of an air cargo container having a fabric door and a fastening system for connecting the opposed side edges of the fabric door to couplings attached to the container. The fastening system includes at least one fabric pocket, a protective strip attached to the outer surface of the pocket, and a connecting strap for being secured around a respective coupling. The connecting strap passes through the fabric pocket and is engaged with a hook and loop fastener portion on the protective strip.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for performing automated Electrocochleography (ECoG) testing using ambient sound signals received by a hearing prosthesis during normal operation (i.e., outside of a clinical setting). In particular, the hearing prosthesis analyzes ambient sound signals to identify portions of the sound signals that are conducive/suitable to the performance of an ECoG measurement (i.e., an ECoG measurement structure). When an ECoG measurement structure is identified, the hearing prosthesis itself performs an ECoG measurement using one or more implanted electrodes.

Abstract: A composite material for use in water treatment. The composite material includes a porous matrix including a resin capable of retaining a catalyst and magnetic material therein, and includes a density regulating portion disposed therein. The catalyst is capable of facilitating a chemical reaction involving a contaminants in the water. The magnetic material and density regulating portion can be used to separate the composite material from treated water. Systems and methods of use involving passive water treatment, continuous water treatment, solar light exposure, UV light exposure, and electrochemical cells, employing photochemical, electrochemical, and photoelectrochemical reactions are described. Methods of manufacture are described.

Abstract: A self-driving semi-truck can include tractor comprising a drive system, a first set of sensors mounted to the tractor, a fifth wheel, and cargo trailer comprising a kingpin coupled to the fifth wheel. The cargo trailer can include a Mansfield bar having a second set of sensors mounted thereto, where the second set of sensors have a rearward field of view from the trailer. The semi-truck can include an autonomous control system that receives sensor data from the first set of sensors and the second set of sensors, and analyzes the live sensor view to autonomously operate the drive system along a current route.

Abstract: An external portion of an auditory prosthesis includes an external magnet that interacts with an implantable magnet to hold the external portion against the skin. Magnetic force generated by the stray field of these magnets can disturb the operation of a vibrating element of the auditory prosthesis. The technologies described herein utilize additional magnets disposed within portions of the auditory prosthesis to redirect the magnetic flux, which allows the vibrating element to be disposed more closely to the magnets, reducing the overall height profile of the prosthesis.

Abstract: An autonomous control system of a self-driving semi-truck can monitor a dynamic orientation of a cargo trailer in relation to a tractor of the semi-trailer truck. Based on the dynamic orientation of the cargo trailer, the control system can dynamically generate a coordinate transform between a first reference frame of a first set of sensors mounted to the tractor, and a second reference frame of a second set of sensors mounted to the cargo trailer, and execute the dynamically generated coordinate transform on sensor data from the second set of sensors to generate a fused sensor view of a surrounding environment of the self-driving semi-truck.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating a shaped material includes laser irradiating a first layer of a powder to convert the powder to a first material layer; disposing a second layer of the powder on the first material layer; laser irradiating the second layer of the powder to convert the powder to a second material layer; and fusing the first material layer and the second material layer, forming a shaped material having semiconducting or thermoelectric properties. A system to fabricate a shaped material includes an enclosure; a powder containment vessel within the enclosure and having a base, a powder storage section and a shaped material formation section adjacent to the storage section; a transfer mechanism for transferring a powder from the storage section to the formation section; and a laser to irradiate the powder when the powder is located within the formation section.

Abstract: Presented herein are stimulation techniques for implantable tissue-stimulating systems. The stimulation techniques generate and deliver sets of micro-charge pulses to a recipient. The micro-charge pulses within a set collectively cause the firing of a recipient's nerve cell(s).

Abstract: The system and method for dynamically reducing the peak electromagnetic interference produced by a group of electrical or electronic switching devices connected to a common communications bus. The system and method includes a fixed range of frequencies that includes frequencies emitted by the group of switching devices during normal operation and subranges of frequencies within the fixed range of frequencies, each subrange of frequencies being associated with a unique bus address of one switching device in the group of switching devices. Each subrange of frequencies being determined by the unique bus address of its associated switching device and characteristic weights dynamically determined and/or assigned to its associated switching device and/or load by a microprocessor implemented algorithm.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for detecting sensory outcome issues through an analysis of data representing the direction of incidence/arrival of a sensory input and inertial data representing movement of the recipient's head following detection of the sensory input. By correlating recipient head movement (including lack of movement) with the arrival direction of the sensory input, a sensory prosthesis system can determine whether or not the recipient acted as expected and, if not, whether a sensory outcome problem is present.

Abstract: A child tracking system includes an electronic device that may be manipulated by a first user. The electronic device has a first transceiver and the first transceiver is in electrical communication with an extrinsic communication network. A tracking unit is provided and the tracking unit is worn on a second user. The tracking unit has a second transceiver and the second transceiver is in remote communication with the electronic device via the extrinsic communication network. The tracking unit selectively transmits a first signal to the electronic device to alert the first user that the second user needs assistance. The tracking unit selectively transmits a second signal to emergency responders via the extrinsic communication network to notify the emergency responders that the second user needs assistance.