Abstract: A modular patient monitor provides a multipurpose, scalable solution for various patient monitoring applications. In an embodiment, a modular patient monitor utilizes multiple wavelength optical sensor and/or acoustic sensor technologies to provide blood constituent monitoring and acoustic respiration monitoring (ARM) at its core, including pulse oximetry parameters and additional blood parameter measurements such as carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO) and methemoglobin (HbMet). Expansion modules provide blood pressure BP, blood glucose, ECG, CO2, depth of sedation and cerebral oximetry to name a few. Aspects of the present disclosure also include a transport dock for providing enhanced portability and functionally to handheld monitors. In an embodiment, the transport dock provides one or more docking interfaces for placing monitoring components in communication with other monitoring components. In an embodiment, the transport dock attaches to the modular patient monitor.

Abstract: The apparatus (1) includes a frictional heater (2), within which a rotor (3) is utilised, which includes a substantially cylindrical member (4) disposed about a central axis (5). The rotor (3) is rotatably mounted within the frictional heater (2) such that the axis of rotation is co-extensive with the central axis (5). The substantially cylindrical member (4) defines an outer periphery (6) configured, in use, to bear against plastic whilst rotating. To help address various issues that may otherwise arise during operation of the apparatus (1), the outer periphery has a diameter of between approximately 0.2 m and approximately 2.0 m inclusive.

Abstract: A process as well as a system are described for carrying out transactions between units in a network, at least one component of the network being formed by the Internet and at least one unit taking the form of a transaction sender unit and at least one unit taking the form of a transaction receiver unit.

Abstract: A roadside control device for checking the correct operation of a toll apparatus which is installed in a motor vehicle passing the control device and exhibiting an identifying license plate. The toll apparatus performs a satellite-supported electronic toll deduction and being equipped with the following facilities: a) a communication device, b) a classification device, c) a trigger device, d) an evaluating device, and e) a recording device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a debiting device, which is arranged in a vehicle to deduct such tolls as are payable for the utilization of those road sections that are chargeable within a road network, and which comprises the following device modules permanently installed in the vehicle: vehicle box (1) external communications module (2) and holding module (3) and a mobile, electronic, toll device (4), which can be inserted into said holding module (3) and which can be easily removed again from the same.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the correct operation of an electronic debiting appliance which is arranged in a vehicle and makes log entries on a mobile memory module in the context of a use accounting system for the use of a road network or for the entering of a stipulated geographical zone by the vehicle. The use of the road or geographical zone which is subject to charges is automatically recognized by the debiting appliance on the basis of data which is held in a carried memory device and identifies the roads or geographical zones which are subject to charges, and on the basis of data which can be received wirelessly in the vehicle from a navigation satellite system for the purpose of determining the particular current geographical vehicle position. A control device is used which is also set up for receiving data from the navigation satellite system.

Abstract: A bracket for attachment of an electric meter box (termed, in the trade, a meter base or socket) to a wall wherein the bracket is comprised of a mounting strap and at least one hook. The mounting strap, when in position attached to the rear wall meter base extends beyond the perimeter of the base with means for attaching the strap to the wall. The hook or hooks provide the means for attaching the meter base to the bracket and extend from the mounting strap and terminate in a curve adapted to hold the meter base against the mounting strap.