Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an x-ray detector, comprising a housing; an sensor array disposed in the housing and configured to generate image data in response to incident x-rays; a control logic disposed in the housing; a connector interface integrated with the housing; and an adapter removably couplable to the connector interface; wherein: the control logic is configurable to operate in a plurality of operating modes; and for a first operating mode of the operating modes, the control logic is configured to process the image data and/or transmit the image data through the adapter differently than for a second operating mode of the operating modes.

Abstract: A detector, comprising: a plurality of first pixels, each first pixel configured to convert radiation into an electrical signal; a plurality of second pixels; and a plurality of data lines coupled to the first pixels and the second pixels; control logic configured to combine a signal from at least one of the second pixels with an electrical signal from one of the first pixels; wherein electrical connections of each of the second pixels are different from electrical connections of the first pixels such that for each second pixel: components of the second pixel are different from components of each of the first pixels; electrical connections between components of the components of the second pixel are different from electrical connections between the components of each of the first pixels; or a number of electrical connections to the second pixel are different from a number of electrical connections to each of the first pixels.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a system, comprising: a plurality of pixels; a plurality of data lines coupled to the pixels; a plurality of switches coupling the pixels to the data lines; a plurality of readout circuits coupled to the data lines; control logic coupled to the readout circuits, the control logic configured to, for one of the pixels: acquire a first value for the pixel while the corresponding switch is in an off state; reset the corresponding readout circuit corresponding for the pixel; acquire a second value for the pixel after resetting the readout circuit; turn on the corresponding switch; acquire a third value for the pixel after turning on the corresponding switch; and combine the first value, the second value, and the third value into a combined value for the pixel.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a system, comprising: a plurality of pixels; a plurality of data lines coupled to the pixels; a plurality of switches coupling the pixels to the data lines; a plurality of readout circuits coupled to the data lines; control logic coupled to the readout circuits, the control logic configured to, for one of the pixels: acquire a first value for the pixel while the corresponding switch is in an off state; reset the corresponding readout circuit corresponding for the pixel; acquire a second value for the pixel after resetting the readout circuit; turn on the corresponding switch; acquire a third value for the pixel after turning on the corresponding switch; and combine the first value, the second value, and the third value into a combined value for the pixel.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for analyzing financial data include, obtaining, from at least one data store, at least one historical data record associated with a financial institution, aggregating the at least one historical data record based on related attributes in the one or more data records, generating a predictive model configured to predict future BIN utilization, using the historical data records, training the predictive model, obtaining, from at least one data store, at least one non-historical data record associated with the financial institution, determining, by applying the predictive models to the non-historical data records, one or more BINs that do not meet a predetermined utilization and generating a visualization of at least one of the non-historical or historical data records, wherein the visualization includes an indication of BINs that do not meet the predetermined utilization.

Abstract: A clamp for mounting a structure on a support. The clamp includes a fixed jaw, a base, and a moveable thruster plate between the fixed jaw and the base. The clamp includes a thruster cylinder configured to be rotatably received through the clamp body and having threads that engage a screw so that when the thruster cylinder rotates, the screw is advanced or retracted to move the thruster plate into and out of engagement with the support. A knob is used to rotate the thruster cylinder. The clamp includes a friction washer or collet located between the thruster cylinder and the clamp body. The clamp is configured so that when the thruster plate engages the support, further axial movement of the screw is prevented and further rotation of the knob and thruster cylinder compresses the friction washer or collet.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method, comprising: integrating an input signal using an integrator to generate an integrated signal; comparing the integrated signal to a threshold; and injecting an offset signal into the integrator in response to comparing the integrated signal to the threshold such that the integrated signal passes the threshold.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a method, comprising: integrating an input signal using an integrator to generate an integrated signal; comparing the integrated signal to a threshold; and injecting an offset signal into the integrator in response to comparing the integrated signal to the threshold such that the integrated signal passes the threshold.

Abstract: A clamp for mounting a structure on a support. The clamp includes a fixed jaw, a base, and a moveable thruster plate between the fixed jaw and the base. The clamp includes a thruster cylinder configured to be rotatably received through the clamp body and having threads that engage a screw so that when the thruster cylinder rotates, the screw is advanced or retracted to move the thruster plate into and out of engagement with the support. A knob is used to rotate the thruster cylinder. The clamp includes a friction washer or collet located between the thruster cylinder and the clamp body. The clamp is configured so that when the thruster plate engages the support, further axial movement of the screw is prevented and further rotation of the knob and thruster cylinder compresses the friction washer or collet.

Abstract: A clamp for mounting a structure on a support. The clamp includes a fixed jaw, a base, and a moveable thruster plate between the fixed jaw and the base. The clamp includes a thruster cylinder configured to be rotateably received through the clamp body and having threads that engage a screw so that when the thruster cylinder rotates, the screw is advanced or retracted to move the thruster plate into and out of engagement with the support. A knob is used to rotate the thruster cylinder. The base includes an annular opening for storing a spring and receiving the screw and the thruster cylinder. The clamp is configured so that when the thruster plate engages the support, further axial movement of the screw is prevented and further rotation of the knob and thruster cylinder compresses the spring thereby causing the thruster plate to apply additional force to the support.

Abstract: A new and useful wireline extensometer is provided that uses a tensioned cable extending between a supply spool and an anchor (e.g. of a type connected to a slope mass), measures movement of the cable to reflect movement of the anchor (e.g. due to movement of the slope mass), and includes a magnetic brake configured to provide a predetermined constant non-frictional braking force on the supply spool. The preferred wireline extensometer is designed to (i) minimize the risk of the extensometer reporting data that suggest slope movement where the slope mass has not moved to an undesirable extent, (ii) measure slope movement at relatively slow rates as well as rapid rates, and to (iii) measure slope mass movements continuously, and in a manner that can be efficiently and effectively communicated to responsible personnel.

Abstract: An optical imaging system for producing and applying image masks consisting of an original object holder, an image forming optical system, recording means for the image formed, processing means for the recorded image, means for maintaining the recorded image in precise register with the original object. The recorded image is projected back on the original in a modified form by means of adding and controlling optical flare in the imaging system to control image contract and by well known means control image color and sharpness. This modified projected image in register with the original objects acts as a mask for image enhancement. The resulting enhanced image can then be recorded by photographic film or paper and other ray recording devices.

Abstract: A computerized system for translating a torch head tip at a constant travel speed along a contoured workpiece including a driven skate characterized by an elongated bed, a pair of independently pivotal trucks connected to the bed in supporting relation therewith and mounted on a contoured track of an arbitrary configuration in mutually spaced relation, an axially extensible torch head manipulator arm mounted on the bed of the carriage and projected perpendicularly from the midportion thereof and having a torch head mounted at its distal end, and a real-time computerized control drive subsystem to advance the skate along the track at a variable rate for maintaining a constant speed for the torch head tip and to position the torch axis relative to a preset angle to the workpiece.