Abstract: A measurement system includes an atomizer, an impactor, a particle counter, and a discharge reservoir. The atomizer has a liquid intake port and a gas intake port configured to aerosolize a liquid received at the liquid intake port. The impactor has an inlet coupled to the atomizer and has a first output port and a second output port. The impactor is configured to separate droplets wherein those droplets smaller than a selected cut point are directed to the first output port and those droplets larger than the selected cut point are directed to the second output port. The particle counter is coupled to the first output port and is configured to count particles larger than at least one particle size cut point. The discharge reservoir is coupled to the second output port.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with privacy, security and/or retention standards in business industries. A dynamic and customizable archival and retrieval system allows for information and documentation to be placed and made available in the system. The document type and identifying information for that document type are described. Definitions are established for the documents being managed, the data identifying the documents, and the retention policies for the documents. The documents are associated with the identifying data for a particular set of records. A single point of entry is provided for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit is provided for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions to requestors include information that is individually approved. Moreover, digital authorizations and consents for retrieval from external data sources may be utilized.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for providing user authentication for a computer-type device or for a computer network. The method includes showing an interactive display comprising a plurality of media items. The plurality of media items may include a pre-designated authentication media item. A user is prompted to select the pre-designated media item from the plurality of media items, and may further be prompted to select a pre-designated location in the pre-designated media item. Network or other authentication may be provided if the user selects the pre-designated media item (and location) from the plurality of media.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. One or more computer devices are used in a system to manage data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. In one implementation, a fax machine is used to provide a transmission set to a computer system, which acknowledges receipt of the set and preserves the transmission set for a period of time to satisfy a regulation. The system includes a single point of entry for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions include individually identifiable patient information to legitimate patient-approved requests. Information is de-identified so as to be selectively used and/or sold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. Implementation of the present invention takes place in association with one or more computer devices that are used in a system to manage data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. In one implementation, the system includes a single point of entry for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions include individually identifiable patient information to legitimate patient-approved requests. Implementation of the present invention further embraces the de-identification of information that may be selectively used and/or sold. The de-identification prevents the identification of patients corresponding to the medical information, thus allowing the information to be useful while still preserving professional confidences.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. Implementation of the present invention takes place in association with one or more computer devices that are used in a system to manage data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. In one implementation, the system includes a single point of entry for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions include individually identifiable patient information to legitimate patient-approved requests. Implementation of the present invention further embraces the de-identification of information that may be selectively used and/or sold. The de-identification prevents the identification of patients corresponding to the medical information, thus allowing the information to be useful while still preserving professional confidences.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. One or more computer devices are used in a system to manage data in compliance with regulated privacy, security, and electronic transaction standards. In one implementation, a fax machine is used to provide a transmission set to a computer system, which acknowledges receipt of the set and preserves the transmission set for a period of time to satisfy a regulation. The system includes a single point of entry for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions include individually identifiable patient information to legitimate patient-approved requests. Information is de-identified so as to be selectively used and/or sold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for searching for medical information. The method of searching may be executed by one or more computers. The present invention comprises the steps of searching for a person's medical information by first receiving a request for medical information from a requester including identification of the and by receiving digitally signed authorization to release the medical information. A query is then transmitted to a medical information repository for information pursuant to the request; and a response to the request based on the query is transmitted.

Abstract: A method for searching for medical information executed by one or more computers comprising the steps of formulating a request for medical information concerning an individual or group of individuals, transmitting a record request to a record facilitator, the record facilitator determining which patient record sources to investigate, a record query being sent from the facilitator to the patient record sources which are appropriate, receiving a patient record report back from the patient record sources, normalizing and augmenting the patient record report before forwarding it back to the requester, and de-identifying the patient record to remove any identifying information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of searching for medical information. The method of searching may be executed by one or more computers and comprises the steps of receiving a request for medical information including identification of a subject; transmitting a query to a medical information repository for information pursuant to the request; and receiving a response to the query. The response to the request including information based on the response to the query may be further transmitted after being received. In addition, the response to the query may be de-identified to remove any identifying information therefrom.

Abstract: A method for searching for medical information executed by one or more computers comprising the steps of formulating a request for medical information concerning an individual or group of individuals, transmitting a record request to a record facilitator, the record facilitator determining which patient record sources to investigate, a record query being sent from the facilitator to the patient record sources which are appropriate, receiving a patient record report back from the patient record sources, and normalizing and augmenting the patient record report before forwarding it back to the requestor.