Abstract: A medication delivery assistance device includes a chamber housing that defines an interior space. A first input port is at a first end of the chamber housing, an output port is at a second end of the chamber housing, and a second input port is in the chamber housing. The first input port is configured to receive a portion of an inhaler that is configured to deliver medication into the interior space. The output port has a user interface that is configured to define a medication flow path from the first input port through the interior space and out the output port. The second input port is configured to receive at least a portion of an external fluid source that is configured to deliver a fluid into the interior space to accelerate movement of the medication along the medication flow path.

Abstract: A gas measuring device (100) and a gas measuring process measure a concentration of a component in a gas mixture (A), in particular the concentration of breath alcohol in a breath sample. The gas mixture (A) flows into a tubular input unit (1) which is detachably connected to a base body (6, 16). A portion of the gas mixture (A) is branched off and the gas sample (Gp) thus produced flows into a measuring chamber (2). A gas sensor (50) measures the concentration of the component in the gas sample (Gp). The gas sample (Gp) is branched off from the input unit (1) at an entry point (P.e) and re-enters the input unit (1) or a channel leading into the environment at a downstream exit point (P.a1). The measuring chamber (2) is connected to these two points (P.e, P.a1) by two different fluid guide units (3, 4).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of increasing likelihood of appointment completion comprises providing at least one processor; and at least one non-transitory memory including computer program code, configured to perform steps comprising obtaining an appointment data structure comprising an attendee and a corresponding appointment for the attendee, obtaining data comprising at least one of a set of population data, a set of appointment data, a set of external data, or environmental data, wherein the data comprises at least two different formats, standardizing the at least two different formats of data, inferring, using the standardized data in a machine learning algorithm by the at least one processor and the at least one non-transitory memory, a probability that the attendee will complete the appointment, and when the probability of completion is below a threshold, performing a mitigation step to increase the probability that the attendee will complete the appointment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of increasing appointment attendance comprises providing a processor and a non-transitory memory including computer program code for one or more programs, the memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, perform steps comprising obtaining an appointment data structure, comprising an attendee and a corresponding appointment for the attendee, obtaining a set of population data, obtaining a set of appointment data, obtaining a set of external data, obtaining environmental data, inferring, using the population data, the appointment data, the external data, and the environmental data in a machine learning algorithm, a probability that the attendee will attend the appointment, and when the probability of attendance is below a threshold, performing a mitigation step to increase the probability that the attendee will attend the appointment.

Abstract: A method of coaching a patient to use an inhaler for medication delivery is provided. The method includes obtaining, via a sensor, respiratory behavior data of the patient; receiving, at a computing device, the respiratory behavior data; performing a respiratory pattern analysis algorithm on the respiratory behavior data to determine a desired interval of inhaler actuation for medication delivery; communicating a cue signal to actuate the inhaler to achieve the desired interval; obtaining, via the sensor, inhaler actuation data based on the actuation of the inhaler; receiving, at the computing device, the inhaler actuation data; performing an actuation analysis algorithm on the inhaler actuation data to assess the efficacy of the actuation; and adjusting the cue signal to actuate the inhaler to improve the efficacy of a future actuation.

Abstract: A technique for microsegmentation includes receiving information related to hosts and applications operating in a network where the information was obtained based on a survey of the network; identifying a plurality of microsegments utilizing the information, each microsegment includes a set of hosts similar to one another; for each of the plurality of microsegments, identifying security policies that control access to hosts in each microsegment; and providing the plurality of microsegments and corresponding security policies for approval thereof.

Abstract: The nebulizer gas scavenging system includes a condenser positioned in the expiratory pathway of the breathing circuit for extracting liquid from expiratory gases and redirecting the extracting liquid to the input of the nebulizer. The system is further configured to detect the actual consumption of inhaled medication by measuring the concentration of medication in the expiratory pathway and comparing it to the initial content of medication in the aerosol of the inspiratory pathway. A more accurate determination of the amount of inhaled medication is advantageous in certain critical situations involving application of medication by inhalation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to circadian rhythm improvement. A computing platform may receive light information from a light sensor device, and user information/desired outcome information from a user device. The computing platform may input, into a model, the light information and the user information, which may cause the model to produce a control signal and a circadian rhythm improvement recommendation. The computing platform may send, to the user device, the circadian rhythm improvement recommendation and commands directing the user device to display the circadian rhythm improvement recommendation, which may cause the user device to display the circadian rhythm improvement recommendation. The computing platform may receive, from the user device, feedback information indicating compliance with the circadian rhythm improvement recommendation, and may refine, using the feedback information, the model.

Abstract: A technique for microsegmentation includes receiving information related to hosts and applications operating in a network where the information was obtained based on a survey of the network; identifying a plurality of microsegments utilizing the information, each microsegment includes a set of hosts similar to one another; for each of the plurality of microsegments, identifying security policies that control access to hosts in each microsegment; and providing the plurality of microsegments and corresponding security policies for approval thereof.

Abstract: A technique for microsegmentation includes receiving information related to hosts and applications operating in a network where the information was obtained based on a survey of the network; identifying a plurality of microsegments utilizing the information, each microsegment includes a set of hosts similar to one another; for each of the plurality of microsegments, identifying security policies that control access to hosts in each microsegment; and providing the plurality of microsegments and corresponding security policies for approval thereof.

Abstract: A supply system (1) and process supply a medical device with a fluid. A fluid supply port (3, 4, 5) of a supply unit (2) provides a fluid. An actuating unit (6a, 6b) detects an actuation of an actuating element (7a, 7b) and generates a message containing actuation information, which identifies the actuation. The message is transmitted via a wireless data connection (Dv) from a transmitter (8) of the actuating unit (6a, 6b) to a receiver (9) of the supply unit (2). The supply unit (2) changes a parameter of the fluid supply port (3, 4, 5), which influences the provision of fluid, in response to the reception of this message.

Abstract: Biomolecule arrays on a substrate are described which contain a plurality of biomolecules, such as coding nucleic acids and/or isolated polypeptides, at a plurality of discrete, isolated, locations. The arrays can be used, for example, in high throughput genomics and proteomics for specific uses including, but not limited molecular diagnostics for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, monitoring clinical response, and protein crystallography.

Abstract: A technique for microsegmentation includes receiving information related to hosts and applications operating in a network where the information was obtained based on a survey of the network; identifying a plurality of microsegments utilizing the information, each microsegment includes a set of hosts similar to one another; for each of the plurality of microsegments, identifying security policies that control access to hosts in each microsegment; and providing the plurality of microsegments and corresponding security policies for approval thereof.

Abstract: A computer system automatically generates a proposal for network application security policies to be applied on a telecommunications network. The system provides output representing the proposed network application security policies to a user. The user provides input either approving or disapproving of the network application security policies. If the user approves, then the system applies the of the proposed microsegmentation. This process may be repeated for a plurality of hosts and subsets thereof within the same network, and may be repeated over time to modify one or more existing network application security policies. The network application security policies govern inbound and outbound connections to the hosts in the network.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for measurement of at least a portion of a patient body includes a measuring aid including a set of evenly spaced parallel lines that are divided at an intermediate parallel line into at least two sections in a direction perpendicular to the intermediate parallel line. The intermediate parallel line is a zero scale line, and each of the at least two sections is provided with individual scales of corresponding measurement units ascending from the intermediate parallel line for separately measuring discretely particular portions of the patient body. The measuring apparatus further includes a fixed medium on which the measuring aid is imprinted. The evenly spaced parallel lines are parallel in a transverse direction of the fixed medium, and the intermediate parallel line is approximately located at a middle point of the fixed medium in a longitudinal direction of the fixed medium.

Abstract: A computer system automatically generates a proposal for performing microsegmentation on a network. The system provides output representing the proposed microsegmentation to a user. The user provides input either approving or disapproving of the proposed microsegmentation. If the user approves of the proposed microsegmentation, then the system implements the microsegmentation. Otherwise, the system does not implement the proposed microsegmentation. This process may be repeated for a plurality of proposed microsegmentations within the same network, and may be repeated over time to modify one or more existing microsegmentations. The system advantageously performs the vast majority of the work required to microsegment the network automatically, leaving only the task of review and approval to the user. This both saves a significant amount of time and increases the quality of the microsegmentation in comparison to microsegmentation solely performed manually by one or more humans.

Abstract: An eye wear retainer is disclosed which can be adjusted such that it can be raised or lowered without pre-set braking points. The braking mechanism is automatic or self-adjusting, and does not require a button or switch for use. The wearer using the eye wear retainer merely raises or lowers the eyeglasses or sunglasses to the desired height on his or her body, with the only limitation being the length of the wire connecting the eyeglasses to the eye wear retainer device.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for preparing frozen vitrified samples for transmission electron microscopy. By reducing the volume of sample from microliter scale to picoliter scale, the requirement for blotting of excess fluid is minimized or eliminated.

Abstract: Biomolecule arrays on a substrate are described which contain a plurality of biomolecules, such as coding nucleic acids and/or isolated polypeptides, at a plurality of discrete, isolated, locations. The arrays can be used, for example, in high throughput genomics and proteomics for specific uses including, but not limited molecular diagnostics for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, monitoring clinical response, and protein crystallography.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for preparing frozen vitrified samples for transmission electron microscopy. By reducing the volume of sample from microliter scale to picoliter scale, the requirement for blotting of excess fluid is minimized or eliminated.