Abstract: A connector is used to connect a gases supply to a user. The user can be fitted with an interface, such as a cannula, while the gases supply can include a conduit. The connector interfaces between the conduit and the interface. The connector has a female assembly and a male assembly that connect together, such as by push fit. The male assembly includes an inner portion sized and configured to mate with a first female connector and an outer portion sized and configured to alternatively mate with a second female connector.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus and related systems for data capture, processing, storage and rendering. The data may related to a personal health enquiry presented to a patient of a breathing assistance apparatus on a display screen of the apparatus. The responses to a set of queries in the enquiry may be captured as answer data. The answer data may then be transmitted and/or processed relative to baseline data for access and rendering as one or more data reports and/or time-series charts.

Abstract: A system and methods for multivariant learning and optimization repeatedly generate self-organized experimental units (SOEUs) based on the one or more assumptions for a randomized multivariate comparison of process decisions to be provided to users of a system. The SOEUs are injected into the system to generate quantified inferences about the process decisions. Responsive to injecting the SOEUs, at least one confidence interval is identified within the quantified inferences, and the SOEUs are iteratively modified based on the at least one confidence interval to identify at least one causal interaction of the process decisions within the system. The causal interaction can be used for testing, diagnosis, and optimization of the system performance.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining causal models for controlling environments.

Abstract: A respiratory mask or other sealing interface can be used in combination with a nasal cannula or other unsealing interface in providing respiratory therapies for the treatment of COPD or OSA. The mask can act as a pressure vessel over the top of a nasal cannula, with the intention of increasing expiratory pressure whilst allowing the nasal cannula to provide a user with breathing gases of a high humidity and temperature. The ability to selectively apply increased expiratory pressure may be effective in reducing a user's breathing rate and thus beneficial in the treatment of respiratory distress.

Abstract: A positioning guide system for guiding a surgical tool comprising a positioning guide and a user interface. The positioning guide comprising: an interface to correspond to a plurality of anatomic landmarks of a patient; a plurality of sensors to provide an output indicative of the proximity of the interface and one or more of the plurality of anatomic landmarks; and a tool guide, for a surgical tool, positioned relative to the interface. The user interface provides a user output indicative of correct positioning of the positioning guide and the anatomic landmarks of the patient based on the output of the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides to graphical user interfaces for controlling a flow therapy apparatus. The graphical user interface can provide a display of flow therapy treatment information and indicators of a patient's health. The graphical user interface can be configured to display the information associated with the patient on one or more user interface screens.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that generates a design representation to further construct a digital design multigraph and generate a structural representation for a digital design document from the digital design multigraph. For instance, the disclosed systems generate a design representation of a digital design document that includes design properties with multiple digital design elements. In particular, the disclosed systems construct a digital design (multi-)graph from the design representation by generating nodes to represent digital design elements and edges based on relationships between these elements. In addition, the disclosed systems generate a structural representation based on the digital design multigraph for downstream applications.

Abstract: A combination of a dispenser for dispensing portions of sealing material and a sealing material in the form of a flexible film, wherein the sealing material comprises polytetrafluoroethylene film having the following parameters: a film thickness of 50 to 500 ?m; a density between 1.20 and 1.80 g/cm3; a longitudinal strength of more than 11 N/mm2; a transversal strength of more than 2 N/mm2; a longitudinal elongation of more than 200%; and a transversal elongation of more than 1000%.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for machine learning-based generation of recommended layouts. The method includes receiving a set of design elements for performing generative layout recommendation. A number of each type of design element from the set of design elements is determined. A set of recommended layouts are generated using a trained generative layout model and the number and type of design elements. The set of recommended layouts are output.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for the simple and rapid measurement of an analyte, such as sulphur dioxide, in liquid samples, including beverages such as wine or beer. The systems and methods utilize voltammetry with a particulate carbon or copper electrode, and may be conducted outside of a laboratory in ten to sixty seconds using a small portable instrument or mobile device using, for example, 2nd harmonic Fourier Transform (FT) AC voltammetry.

Abstract: A method of controlling a flow rate of gases supplied to a patient by a respiratory assistance device includes controlling the supply gases flow rate so as to deliver gases to the patient according to a predetermined gases pressure/flow rate profile for at least a portion of the breathing cycle. A profile may be achieved that provides the patient with a particular benefit or therapy.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus user interface is described which presents animated information related to the management of the apparatus. The user interface is provided on a display screen of the apparatus. The animated illustrations can correspond to operational modes, warnings, user instructions, fault conditions, status, menu options, and the like. The animations can include a sequence of images shown in rapid succession which depict moving icons or objects, scrolling text, flashing colors, or any combination of these or the like. The user interface can combine static information along with animations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a breathing assistance apparatus that has a convenient and effective method of cleaning internal conduits inside the apparatus. The breathing assistance apparatus is preferably a gases supply and humidification device. The cleaning method is a method of disinfection that is automated so minimal training is required to disinfect in particular an internal elbow conduit within the device. It is therefore not necessary to dismantle the gases supply and humidification device, therefore, inadvertent damage to the internal parts of the device is avoided. The present invention also provides a method of disinfecting a heated breathing conduit and a patient interface.

Abstract: A support apparatus for a breathing assistance apparatus has a base, a mount, and a handle. The mount is configured to releasably couple the support apparatus with the breathing assistance apparatus by lowering the breathing assistance apparatus relative to the mount. The handle is configured to enable the support apparatus and a releasably coupled breathing assistance apparatus to be lifted and carried by a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting, mapping, and route planning around cliffs for robotic devices are disclosed herein. According to at least one non-limiting exemplary embodiment, a robot processing a three-dimensional range sensor scan may utilize pre-computed neighboring points to detect cliffs, navigable ramps, and holes in a plane of a map used by the robotic device to navigate.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a product. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a product, based on a causal model that measures causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of the product; ii) determining the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings, the causal model.

Abstract: A flow therapy apparatus can provide a hypoxic flow of gases to a user, for altitude training, athletic performance training, and other indications. The system can include an apparatus that can include a gas conduit, an ambient air inlet, and a hypoxic gas source inlet configured to connect to a hypoxic gas source and configured to create a hypoxic gas composition upon mixing of ambient air and the hypoxic gas. The system can also include a user interface, and a gas flow generation element configured to deliver the hypoxic gas composition to nares of the user at a predetermined flow rate of at least about 10 liters/minute. Methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for retargeting a user's input digital design based on a selected template digital design. For example, in response to the user's selection of a template digital design, one or more embodiments described herein change various design features of the user's input digital design to match corresponding design features in the selected template digital design. One or more embodiments described herein also provide template digital designs to the user for use in retargeting after a two-step selection process that ensures the provided template digital designs are compatible with the user's input digital design.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices involve approaches for limiting the number of detected cardiac events for which a physician is alerted. Approaches involve detecting cardiac events based on electrocardiogram (ECG) data and associating the cardiac events with a criticality. ECG data associated with a subset of the cardiac events is transmitted to a remote computing system based, at least in part, on the criticality. An electronic notification is transmitted to a patient care group regarding at least one of the cardiac events in the subset. Approaches further include determining whether an acknowledgement of the electronic notification has been received by the server from the patient care group within a set period of time.