Abstract: A flap (20) for an inhalation actuated mechanism (18) of a powder inhaler (1) comprises a base member (29), a skirt structure (24) projecting from a surface of the base member (29), and a coupling portion (21) to be coupled to a resilient member (40?) of the inhalation actuated mechanism (18).

Abstract: An external data retrieval apparatus receives a low resolution version of a physiological signal from an active implantable medical device and determines if the physiological signal represents a clinically significant event. The apparatus provides an indication of such determination to the implantable medical device. If the physiological signal does represent a clinically significant event, the apparatus receives a full download of the physiological signal from the implantable device.

Abstract: The power level at which signals are transmitted from an external communication interface to an implanted communication interface through a communications link is periodically adjusted. A range of power levels bounded by a minimum transmit power level and a maximum transmit power level is determined. A preferred transmit power level is selected from within the range of power levels, and is used by the external communication interface to transmit signals to the implanted communication interface. Each of the minimum transmit power level and the maximum transmit power level is determined by intentionally causing a reception error to occur at the implanted communication interface, and then making further power level adjustments until a final minimum transmit power level and final maximum transmit power level are obtained.

Abstract: An ocular control system arranged to determine electric potentials associated with a set of sensor. The ocular control system may determine direction of gaze or motion based on the determined electric potentials. The determined direction of gaze or motion may be used to provide data input for a computing device.

Abstract: A method of detecting the state of a gap between an electrode and a workpiece in electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment, the method including the steps of: prior to generating an electrical discharge to remove material from the workpiece, applying a low energy checking pulse across the gap during a checking phase period (Tc); and inferring a short circuit gap state when the gap current exceeds a current threshold (IT).

Abstract: A flap (20) for an inhalation actuated mechanism (18) of a powder inhaler (1) comprises a base member (29), a skirt structure (24) projecting from a surface of the base member (29), and a coupling portion (21) to be coupled to a resilient member (40?) of the inhalation actuated mechanism (18).

Abstract: An external data retrieval apparatus receives a low resolution version of a physiological signal from an active implantable medical device and determines if the physiological signal represents a clinically significant event. The apparatus provides an indication of such determination to the implantable medical device. If the physiological signal does represent a clinically significant event, the apparatus receives a full download of the physiological signal from the implantable device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid premixer for mixing a first fluid and a second fluid by aspirating the second fluid into the first fluid by Venturi effect. The premixer comprises a pipe which has a first inlet for the first fluid at a first pressure and a second inlet for the second fluid to be mixed into the first fluid to form a mixture. The pipe also has an outlet for the mixture at a second pressure and a shutter movable between several positions where each position defines a distinct degree of shutting of the pipe. The premixer also includes a control element to control the position of the shutter as a function of the difference between the first pressure and the second pressure.

Abstract: The power level at which signals are transmitted from an external communication interface to an implanted communication interface through a communications link is periodically adjusted. A range of power levels bounded by a minimum transmit power level and a maximum transmit power level is determined. A preferred transmit power level is selected from within the range of power levels, and is used by the external communication interface to transmit signals to the implanted communication interface. Each of the minimum transmit power level and the maximum transmit power level is determined by intentionally causing a reception error to occur at the implanted communication interface, and then making further power level adjustments until a final minimum transmit power level and final maximum transmit power level are obtained.

Abstract: The power level at which signals are transmitted from an external communication interface to an implanted communication interface through a communications link is periodically adjusted. A range of power levels bounded by a minimum transmit power level and a maximum transmit power level is determined. A preferred transmit power level is selected from within the range of power levels, and is used by the external communication interface to transmit signals to the implanted communication interface. Each of the minimum transmit power level and the maximum transmit power level is determined by intentionally causing a reception error to occur at the implanted communication interface, and then making further power level adjustments until a final minimum transmit power level and final maximum transmit power level are obtained.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.

Abstract: A toilet includes a bowl including a supply water plenum providing the water to the basin, a primary drain fluidly connecting and terminating at a drain passage and a secondary drain fluidly connecting the supply water plenum to the sewer drainage pipe. The secondary drain is separate from the primary drain and includes at least one secondary drain inlet that is disposed within the supply water plenum, a second drain channel, and a second drain outlet. The inlet permits rising waste water to flow from the supply water plenum into the second drain channel and out of the second drain outlet to the sewer drainage pipe separately from the waste water of the primary drain. The supply water plenum also includes a diverting wall located upstream of the secondary drain inlet configured to divert water flowing from upstream from flowing into the inlet.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for updating a knowledge graph based on a user confirmation. A media guidance application receives a user communication and isolates a term of the user communication. The media guidance application identifies a candidate component of a knowledge graph associated with the term. The media guidance application requests user input directed to confirming whether the term is associated with the candidate component. In response to receiving the user input, the media guidance application modifies a strength of association between the term and the component.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, devices, and methods to provide a modified-transmissivity zone on a projection surface used to generate a virtual image superimposed onto a real-world view. In particular, a variable-transmissivity material may be provided in the projection surface. The transmissivity of variable-transmissivity material may be modified responsive to application of a stimulus. A stimulus source may be configured to selectively apply a stimulus to the variable-transmissivity material to generate a discrete modified-transmissivity zone on the projection surface.

Abstract: A dryer, particularly for drying clean-room garments and accessories, includes a dryer body, a drying chamber, and a system for circulating air between an air intake and the drying chamber. The system includes an air aspiration device giving a direction of air flow from the air intake towards the drying chamber, a device for heating the aspirated air placed upstream of said drying chamber, and an absolute filter provided upstream of the drying chamber. The dryer further includes, upstream of the absolute filter, a connector arranged so as to be connected to a device for supplying air charged with a predetermined quantity of droplets of an aerosol, and in that it has an access to a space located downstream of the absolute filter and upstream of the drying chamber, the access to a space being arranged so as to be able to receive a measuring device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods to provide a display including a projection system and a lens including a holographic optical element to receive light and reflect the light to an exit pupil. The projection system is adapted to move the image projected onto the lens based on a location of the HOE within the lens.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, devices, and methods to provide a modified-transmissivity zone on a projection surface used to generate a virtual image superimposed onto a real-world view. In particular, a variable-transmissivity material may be provided in the projection surface. The transmissivity of variable-transmissivity material may be modified responsive to application of a stimulus. A stimulus source may be configured to selectively apply a stimulus to the variable-transmissivity material to generate a discrete modified-transmissivity zone on the projection surface.

Abstract: An ocular control system arranged to determine electric potentials associated with a set of sensor. The ocular control system may determine direction of gaze or motion based on the determined electric potentials. The determined direction of gaze or motion may be used to provide data input for a computing device.

Abstract: A toilet includes a bowl including a supply water plenum providing the water to the basin, a primary drain fluidly connecting and terminating at a drain passage and a secondary drain fluidly connecting the supply water plenum to the sewer drainage pipe. The secondary drain is separate from the primary drain and includes at least one secondary drain inlet that is disposed within the supply water plenum, a second drain channel, and a second drain outlet. The inlet permits rising waste water to flow from the supply water plenum into the second drain channel and out of the second drain outlet to the sewer drainage pipe separately from the waste water of the primary drain. The supply water plenum also includes a diverting wall located upstream of the secondary drain inlet configured to divert water flowing from upstream from flowing into the inlet.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods to generate a drive signal to actuate a MEMS mirror system. A controller can generate the drive signal to comprise a modified square wave voltage waveform comprising a tri-stated portion, an attenuated portion, or a tri-stated and an attenuated portion to suppress a number of harmonics in a response of the MEMS mirror system to the drive signal.