Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes: a biomedical sensor including: a transducer configured to produce a signal corresponding to a biological function; a sensor converter configured to convert the signal to a converted signal; and a transmitter configured to produce a communication, based on the converted signal, that is indicative of one or more values of the biological function, and to send the communication wirelessly; and a base station including: a receiver configured to receive the communication wirelessly and to produce a receiver output signal; a base station interface configured to produce a base station output signal indicative of the one or more values of the biological function; and at least one output port to receive the base station output signal and configured to be hard-wire connected to a display that is configured to display information indicative of the biological function.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes: a biomedical sensor including: a transducer configured to produce a signal corresponding to a biological function; a sensor converter configured to convert the signal to a converted signal; and a transmitter configured to produce a communication, based on the converted signal, that is indicative of one or more values of the biological function, and to send the communication wirelessly; and a base station including: a receiver configured to receive the communication wirelessly and to produce a receiver output signal; a base station interface configured to produce a base station output signal indicative of the one or more values of the biological function; and at least one output port to receive the base station output signal and configured to be hard-wire connected to a display that is configured to display information indicative of the biological function.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for improving the quality of shareholder voting by generating a pre-vote outcome of a corporate vote. The method comprises receiving, by a computer, pre-votes from a plurality of shareholders for a proposition to be voted on during the corporate vote; adjusting each shareholder's pre-vote by a reliability factor and anonymizing the pre-votes; and generating the pre-vote outcome.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes: a biomedical sensor including: a transducer configured to produce a signal corresponding to a biological function; a sensor converter configured to convert the signal to a converted signal; and a transmitter configured to produce a communication, based on the converted signal, that is indicative of one or more values of the biological function, and to send the communication wirelessly; and a base station including: a receiver configured to receive the communication wirelessly and to produce a receiver output signal; a base station interface configured to produce a base station output signal indicative of the one or more values of the biological function; and at least one output port to receive the base station output signal and configured to be hard-wire connected to a display that is configured to display information indicative of the biological function.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes: a biomedical sensor including: a transducer configured to produce a signal corresponding to a biological function; a sensor converter configured to convert the signal to a converted signal; and a transmitter configured to produce a communication, based on the converted signal, that is indicative of one or more values of the biological function, and to send the communication wirelessly; and a base station including: a receiver configured to receive the communication wirelessly and to produce a receiver output signal; a base station interface configured to produce a base station output signal indicative of the one or more values of the biological function; and at least one output port to receive the base station output signal and configured to be hard-wire connected to a display that is configured to display information indicative of the biological function.

Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes: a biomedical sensor including: a transducer configured to produce a signal corresponding to a biological function; a sensor converter configured to convert the signal to a converted signal; and a transmitter configured to produce a communication, based on the converted signal, that is indicative of one or more values of the biological function, and to send the communication wirelessly; and a base station including: a receiver configured to receive the communication wirelessly and to produce a receiver output signal; a base station interface configured to produce a base station output signal indicative of the one or more values of the biological function; and at least one output port to receive the base station output signal and configured to be hard-wire connected to a display that is configured to display information indicative of the biological function.

Abstract: Data is acquired across a deployed encrypted mesh network, using a digital security controlled, identification badge or tag or sensors, in a dual protocol supporting system. The communications are facilitated to the respective portable device via nodes within the deployed encrypted mesh network, supervised by a hierarchal managing system. A distributed security code is affiliated and triggers an audible or visible signal shared across the network, either as a verification signal or status signal. A counterfeit, non-connected device would not display the correct image, or cue used to validate the identification credentials, etc. and, thereby indicate to immediate personnel that the badge (and the wearer, thereof) is not authorized. Assets can such as cargo containers, pallets, security boxes, etc., with an asset tag are similarly protected. An unauthorized shipment with its counterfeit tag would fail to reflect the appropriate status pursuant to the updated security code to the attending personnel.

Abstract: Data is acquired across a deployed encrypted mesh network, using a digital security controlled, identification badge or tag or sensors, in a dual protocol supporting system. The communications are facilitated to the respective portable device via nodes within the deployed encrypted mesh network, supervised by a hierarchal managing system. A distributed security code is affiliated and triggers an audible or visible signal shared across the network, either as a verification signal or status signal. A counterfeit, non-connected device would not display the correct image, or cue used to validate the identification credentials, etc. and, thereby indicate to immediate personnel that the badge (and the wearer, thereof) is not authorized. Assets can such as cargo containers, pallets, security boxes, etc., with an asset tag are similarly protected. An unauthorized shipment with its counterfeit tag would fail to reflect the appropriate status pursuant to the updated security code to the attending personnel.

Abstract: Various solutions for acquiring data across a deployed encrypted mesh network, using a digital security controlled, identification badge or tag. The communications are facilitated to the respective portable device via nodes within the deployed encrypted mesh network, supervised by a hierarchal managing system. A distributed security code is affiliated and triggers an audible or visible signal shared across the network, either as a verification signal or status signal. A counterfeit, non-connected device would not display the correct image, or cue used to validate the identification credentials, etc. and, thereby indicate to immediate personnel that the badge (and the wearer, thereof) is not authorized. Assets can such as cargo containers, pallets, security boxes, etc., with an asset tag are similarly protected. An unauthorized shipment with its counterfeit tag would fail to reflect the appropriate status pursuant to the updated security code to the attending personnel.

Abstract: Various solutions for acquiring data across a deployed encrypted mesh network, using a digital security controlled, identification badge or tag. The communications are facilitated to the respective portable device via nodes within the deployed encrypted mesh network, supervised by a hierarchal managing system. A distributed security code is affiliated and triggers an audible or visible signal shared across the network, either as a verification signal or status signal. A counterfeit, non-connected device would not display the correct image, or cue used to validate the identification credentials, etc. and, thereby indicate to immediate personnel that the badge (and the wearer, thereof) is not authorized. Assets can such as cargo containers, pallets, security boxes, etc., with an asset tag are similarly protected. An unauthorized shipment with its counterfeit tag would fail to reflect the appropriate status pursuant to the updated security code to the attending personnel.

Abstract: An optical communication device comprises an input/output configured to be coupled to an optical communications line, and a passive optical loopback module coupled to the input and configured to receive optical signals from the input/output, the loopback module being further configured to reflect incoming signals of a test wavelength to the input/output.

Abstract: A method of reducing power consumption in a pressure (vacuum) regulator system by waking the regulator upon detection of a person's hand proximity prior to adjustment of a pressure controller, including: defining a sampling time-window to sample a pressure in the pressure regulator system; generating a random number of pressure samples within the defined sampling time-window; acquiring data of the randomly generated number of pressure samples within the defined sampling time-window; adjusting the defined sampling time-window in response to a triggering of a proximity sensor; and wirelessly transmitting the data to an output device.

Abstract: An optical communication device comprises an input/output configured to be coupled to an optical communications line, and a passive optical loopback module coupled to the input and configured to receive optical signals from the input/output, the loopback module being further configured to reflect incoming signals of a test wavelength to the input/output.

Abstract: A gas mixing apparatus comprising an oxygen input-source, the oxygen input-source further comprising an oxygen sensor, a gas input-source, the gas input further comprises a first gas flow sensor and a combined gas output-source. The gas output source further comprises a second gas flow sensor. The gas mixing apparatus further comprise an electronic mixing-valve, the electronic mixing valve adapted to be controlled by an input-knob or by a CPU. Wherein, the electronic mixing valve, responds to a CPU, the CPU adapted to receive signals from an accelerometer, an oxygen sensor, a gas flow sensor, an input-knob, a digital input source, and a wireless transceiver; wherein said CPU controls said electronic mixing valve by comparing stored preset values and adjusting said electronic mixing valve through a feedback loop. The method of precisely mixing gas and oxygen comprising the steps of using an electronic mixing valve; said electronic mixing valve adapted to receive processed signals from a CPU.

Abstract: An optical communication device comprises an input/output configured to be coupled to an optical communications line, and a passive optical loopback module coupled to the input and configured to receive optical signals from the input/output, the loopback module being further configured to reflect incoming signals of a test wavelength to the input/output.

Abstract: The invention herein applies generally to General-purpose, Surgical and Tracheal suction regulators. In one embodiment of the invention, at least one micro-latching valve is opened and closed by at least one solenoid electromechanical actuator. The micro-latching solenoid valve in turns opens and closes at least one main valve that is connected the hospital vacuum or gas intake conduit. The latching nature of the solenoid, along with its low power activation allows for a battery powered, long-life device. Timing and control of the electromechanical actuator is performed by a low power micro-controller. This provides opportunity for highly accurate timing cycles, user adjustable timing intervals and feedback loop control operations. The invention also features a wireless suction control system of many suction regulators comprising a network.

Abstract: A conformal fetal heart monitor includes a flexible substrate and a ultrasonic transducer array, coupled to the flexible substrate, that generates an ultrasonic transmission signal over a sequence of beam angles, that receives an ultrasonic return signal, and that generates an ultrasonic receive signal in response to the ultrasonic return signal. A transducer interface couples the ultrasonic receive signal to a processing system. A flexible housing that houses the flexible substrate, the ultrasonic transducer array and the transducer interface, wherein the flexible housing flexibly, when deployed, conforms to the surface of an abdomen of a patient.

Abstract: A method of reducing power consumption in a pressure (vacuum) regulator system by waking the regulator upon detection of a change in pressure beyond a set band, including: defining a sampling time-window to sample a pressure in the pressure regulator system; generating a random number of pressure samples within the defined sampling time-window; acquiring data of the randomly generated number of pressure samples within the defined sampling time-window; adjusting the defined sampling time-window in response to a change in pressure beyond a set band; and transmitting the data to an output device.

Abstract: A method of reducing power consumption in a pressure (vacuum) regulator system by waking the regulator upon detection of a change in pressure beyond a set band, including: defining a sampling time-window to sample a pressure in the pressure regulator system; generating a random number of pressure samples within the defined sampling time-window; acquiring data of the randomly generated number of pressure samples within the defined sampling time-window; adjusting the defined sampling time-window in response to a change in pressure beyond a set band; and transmitting the data to an output device.

Abstract: A battery/self powered electronic pressure gauge having electronic measurement, control, output, and display capability is described having the flexibility of using a sampling rate that is variable, based on either a random sampling scheme or one that learns from the history of use during the previous minutes, hours, days, months, etc. The variable sampling rate enables extended operational time before replacement of the battery. The pressure gauge can be configured to sense “intent” to change pressure in the outlet line and to revise its sampling protocol. This “intent” can be defined by the detection of the proximity of a user's hand to the pressure regulator.