Abstract: A package assembly (300, 400, 500) comprising a package (100, 302) arranged to hold a food product, wherein the package (100,302) comprises a rear section (140) provided with a longitudinal seal (LS), and an exoskeleton (308, 402, 502, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) attached to the rear section (140) of the package (100,302) such that an improved robustness is achieved and that the longitudinal seal (LS) is protected.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe smart sensor technology. In an example, a smart sensor module may connect to a sensor using two connectors. Similarly, an external device may connect to the smart sensor module using two connectors, such that, in a pass-through operating state, a signal from the sensor is passed through the smart sensor module to the external device, thereby causing the smart sensor module to appear as an ordinary sensor and enabling the external device to sense the signal from the sensor. In another example, the smart sensor module may have an alternate operating state, wherein additional functionality is enabled, including, but not limited to, communication with a controller, activation of a light emitting diode (LED) or other indicator, or the retrieval and/or storage of information. The operating state may be selected based on the manner in which the external device connects to the smart sensor module.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe smart sensor technology. In an example, a smart sensor module may connect to a sensor using two connectors. Similarly, an external device may connect to the smart sensor module using two connectors, such that, in a pass-through operating state, a signal from the sensor is passed through the smart sensor module to the external device, thereby causing the smart sensor module to appear as an ordinary sensor and enabling the external device to sense the signal from the sensor. In another example, the smart sensor module may have an alternate operating state, wherein additional functionality is enabled, including, but not limited to, communication with a controller, activation of a light emitting diode (LED) or other indicator, or the retrieval and/or storage of information. The operating state may be selected based on the manner in which the external device connects to the smart sensor module.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for a computer software platform for a supply chain. The disclosed improved computer software platform for a supply chain may be hosted by a distributor, and provide personalized portals to a group of users associated with supplier, where each supplier portal is customized to the user and includes the look and feel of the supplier. The platform supports multiple businesses and business models, and allows a user to easily change between multiple software environments without the need for multiple logins. The disclosed improved computer software platform may also provide alternate options within the supply chain to accommodate varying arrangements between entities in the supply chain.

Abstract: A medical system is disclosed for retrieving and recording information from a patient and generating an efficient and effective clinical report encompassing the relevant data for a practitioner's review. The system may also include one or more communication paths for receiving additional information such as from patient wearables, environmental sensors, medication dispensers, whether sources, allergy sources, and other geographic relevant environmental conditions, contaminants, conditions, traffic congestion, etc.

Abstract: An implantable sound pickup system. The system comprises an intracochlear acoustic sensor implantable in a recipient's cochlea comprising: piezoelectric element configured to detect pressure waves in the perilymph of the cochlea when the acoustic sensor is at least partially implanted in the cochlea, and to produce electrical signals corresponding to the detected pressure waves.

Abstract: An implantable electrode array includes an elongated carrier (20) and a plurality of electrodes mounted within the carrier. A actuator adjusts the curvature of the carrier and can be controlled by varying an electric potential applied to the actuator. The actuator is based on an electrochemical cells and may be a conducting polymer based actuator.

Abstract: An implantable electrode array for insertion into an implantee's body. The array comprises an elongate carrier having a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of electrodes are supported by the carrier at respective longitudinally spaced locations thereon between the proximal end and the distal end. The carrier is comprised of at least a first portion that preferentially adopts a first at least partially curved configuration and at least a second portion that preferentially adopts a second different configuration to that of the first portion. The second portion is closer to the distal end than the first portion and both the first and second portions each have at least one electrode supported thereon.

Abstract: Methods of identifying a patient with an increased propensity for a medical condition and implementing a responsive treatment are disclosed herein and include: conducting at least one screening test, patient questionnaire or a combination thereof on a patient to detect at least one symptom, historical patient event or a combination thereof for the detection of the medical condition, determining whether the at least one symptom, historical patient event or a combination thereof is the cause or related to the medical condition, determining whether the patient has or is at higher risk for the medical condition, producing a medical condition wellness regimen or schedule for the patient as a responsive treatment, and implementing the wellness regimen or schedule. Systems of identifying a patient with an increased propensity for a medical condition are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An implantable sound pickup system. The system comprises an intracochlear acoustic sensor implantable in a recipient's cochlea comprising: piezoelectric element configured to detect pressure waves in the perilymph of the cochlea when the acoustic sensor is at least partially implanted in the cochlea, and to produce electrical signals corresponding to the detected pressure waves.

Abstract: An implantable sound pickup system. The system comprises an intracochlear acoustic sensor implantable in a recipient's cochlea comprising: an elongate core conductor, and a piezoelectric element disposed on the surface of the core conductor configured to detect pressure waves in the perilymph of the cochlea when the acoustic sensor is at least partially implanted in the cochlea, and to produce electrical signals corresponding to the detected pressure waves.

Abstract: A hydrogen generator (1) comprising a plurality of electrodes (15) arranged in a sequence. The sequence comprises a first an anode (17) or a cathode (19), which is followed in the sequence by an isolated member (21). The isolated member (21) is made of similar conductive material to the anode (17) and the cathode (19). The sequence continues, where the isolated member (21) is followed by an electrode (17, 19) that is of opposite polarity to the first electrode (17, 19) in the sequence. An isolated member (21) is located between each anode (17) and cathode (19) of the sequence. The sequence ends with an electrode (17, 19) of opposite polarity to the polarity of the first electrode (17, 19) in the sequence.

Abstract: An implantable electrode array includes an elongated carrier (20) and a plurality of electrodes mounted within the carrier. A actuator adjusts the curvature of the carrier and can be controlled by varying an electric potential applied to the actuator. The actuator is based on an electrochemical cells and may be a conducting polymer based actuator.

Abstract: An implantable sound pickup system. The system comprises an intracochlear acoustic sensor implantable in a recipient's cochlea comprising: an elongate core conductor, and a piezoelectric element disposed on the surface of the core conductor configured to detect pressure waves in the perilymph of the cochlea when the acoustic sensor is at least partially implanted in the cochlea, and to produce electrical signals corresponding to the detected pressure waves.