Abstract: The invention provides a method for detecting or quantifying creatinine and an immunosuppressive drug selected from tacrolimus and ciclosporin in a blood sample, devices, including lateral flow assay devices, and kits, as well as methods that enables the reduction of nephrotoxicity and/or enables the maintenance of good renal function in an organ or tissue transplant patient who is undergoing treatment with an immunosuppressive drug selected from tacrolimus and ciclosporin, and methods for monitoring nephrotoxicity and/or kidney function in transplant patients.

Abstract: A window in an asset having an active adaptive stealth system including a plurality of stealth plates whose temperature can be controlled to control an IR signature of the plates, the window including a window pane pivotally mounted in a wall of the asset adjacent the stealth plates, a motor drivingly coupled to the window pane, and a tilt mechanism coupled to the motor and arranged to position the window pane such that the IR signature of the stealth plates approximates an IR signature of the window pane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal vision countermeasure system to enable concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems, including a screen made of thermoelectric modules, disposed between the target object and an IR detector. The screen, formed of at least one thermoelectric unit, is coupled to the target object, and the thermoelectric unit includes a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) module coupled to a plate formed of a material selected from aluminum, copper, or aluminum with copper, the plate being substantially larger than the TEC module.

Abstract: A window in an asset, having stealth plates mounted adjacent the window, in an active adaptive stealth system, the window including a pivotally mounted window pane, a motor drivingly coupled to the window pane causing the window pane to tilt relative to the asset, and a tilt control mechanism controlling the motor to change the tilt position of the window pane relative to the ground to approach a best match of IR image from the window pane with the stealth plates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal vision countermeasure system to enable concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems, including a screen made of thermoelectric modules, disposed between the target object and an IR detector. The screen, formed of at least one thermoelectric unit, is coupled to the target object, and the thermoelectric unit includes a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) module coupled to a plate formed of a material selected from aluminum, copper, or aluminum with copper, the plate being substantially larger than the TEC module.

Abstract: A system and method for active thermal stealth or deception, the system including at least two objects, each having at least one active plate and a processing module coupled to the active plate for activating the plate to provide a desired thermal signature to the object, and a remotely located central control unit for external actuation of the processing modules in each object.

Abstract: A system and method for active thermal stealth or deception, the system including at least two objects, each having at least one active plate and a processing module coupled to the active plate for activating the plate to provide a desired thermal signature to the object, and a remotely located central control unit for external actuation of the processing modules in each object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal vision countermeasure system to enable concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems, including a screen made of thermoelectric modules, disposed between the target object and an IR detector. The screen, formed of at least one thermoelectric unit, is coupled to the target object, and the thermoelectric unit includes a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) module coupled to a plate formed of a material selected from aluminum, copper, or aluminum with copper, the plate being substantially larger than the TEC module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infrared detection countermeasure system for enabling concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems and/or for deception of heat seeking missiles. The system comprises a screen formed of at least one thermoelectric module, couplable to a target object, a controller for controlling the thermoelectric module, at least two temperature sensors for measuring ambient temperature and temperature of one side of the thermoelectric module and providing an indication of the temperature to the controller, and a power source coupled to the thermoelectric module. The controller is coupled to the power source for causing the power source to provide a level of power, selected in accordance with the temperature indications, to the thermoelectric module so as to generate a selected temperature in at least part of said screen.

Abstract: A device and method for detecting febrile convulsions, the device including a detector for detecting motion of the device and providing an output corresponding thereto, a capacitor coupled to the detector and charged by the output of the detector, a resistor coupled to the capacitor to provide discharge of the capacitor, a comparator for comparing a voltage level of the capacitor to a reference voltage and providing a signal when the voltage level of the capacitor is greater than the reference voltage, and an indicator driven by the signal from the comparator to provide an indication of febrile convulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal vision countermeasure system to enable concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems, including a screen made of thermoelectric modules, disposed between the target object and an IR detector. The screen, formed of at least one thermoelectric unit, is coupled to the target object, and the thermoelectric unit includes a Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) module coupled to a plate formed of a material selected from aluminum, copper, or aluminum with copper, the plate being substantially larger than the TEC module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infrared detection countermeasure system for enabling concealment of objects from identification by thermal imaging night vision systems and/or for deception of heat seeking missiles. The system comprises a screen formed of at least one thermoelectric module, couplable to a target object, a controller for controlling the thermoelectric module, at least two temperature sensors for measuring ambient temperature and temperature of one side of the thermoelectric module and providing an indication of the temperature to the controller, and a power source coupled to the thermoelectric module. The controller is coupled to the power source for causing the power source to provide a level of power, selected in accordance with the temperature indications, to the thermoelectric module so as to generate a selected temperature in at least part of said screen.

Abstract: A device and method for detecting febrile convulsions, the device including a detector for detecting motion of the device and providing an output corresponding thereto, a capacitor coupled to the detector and charged by the output of the detector, a resistor coupled to the capacitor to provide discharge of the capacitor, a comparator for comparing a voltage level of the capacitor to a reference voltage and providing a signal when the voltage level of the capacitor is greater than the reference voltage, and an indicator driven by the signal from the comparator to provide an indication of febrile convulsions.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a processor installed within a computer case, the active cooling system comprising: (i) a TEC/heat-sink assembly comprising a thermoelectric cooling module (TEC) having a cold plate and a hot plate, the cold plate being coupleable to a processor, for removing heat from the processor, and the hot plate being coupled to a heat sink; (ii) a control microprocessor controllingly coupled to a power inverter, said power inverter for provision of high efficiency cooling to the processor by application of an appropriate voltage to the TEC; the control microprocessor being further coupled to (iii) a temperature sensor located on the cold plate of the TEC, for providing information to the microprocessor regarding temperature of the TEC; said cooling system being powered by a standard PC power supply having sufficient power to accommodate power demands of both the PC and the cooling system.

Abstract: A system for cooling a CPU of a computer within a computer case, the system being characterized by having low noise emission levels, the system comprising: a CPU-cooling unit including a thermoelectric component (TEC) couplable to mains for power supply; a cold side heat sink coupled to the TEC and in thermally conductive contact with the CPU; a hot side heat sink coupled to the TEC; a CPU fan attached to the hot side heat sink for pulling heated air from the hot side heat sink; and an electronic controller, a CPU temperature sensor coupled to the cold plate and to the electronic controller for sensing the temperature of the CPU and providing an indication thereof to the electronic controller; wherein the electronic controller is controllingly coupled to the CPU fan for varying fan speed in accordance with the sensed CPU temperature and with software algorithms.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a processor installed within a computer case, the active cooling system comprising: (i) a TEC/heat-sink assembly comprising a thermoelectric cooling module (TEC) having a cold plate and a hot plate, the cold plate being coupleable to a processor, for removing heat from the processor, and the hot plate being coupled to a heat sink ; (ii) a control microprocessor controllingly coupled to a power inverter, said power inverter for provision of high efficiency cooling to the processor by application of an appropriate voltage to the TEC; the control microprocessor being further coupled to (iii) a temperature sensor located on the cold plate of the TEC, for providing information to the microprocessor regarding temperature of the TEC; said cooling system being powered by a standard PC power supply having sufficient power to accommodate power demands of both the PC and the cooling system.

Abstract: An active cooling system for the CPU of a computer having computer slots and motherboard, the cooling system including a card arranged to sit in a computer slot coupled to the motherboard and powered directly from mains via the computer slot, the card including a hot air outlet passage from inside the computer to outside the computer; a cooling-CPU unit including a thermoelectric component (TEC) couplable to mains for power supply, a cold side heat sink coupled to the TEC and in thermally conductive contact with a part of the CPU, a hot side heat sink coupled to the TEC, and a fan distanced from the hot side heat sink for pulling heated air from the hot side heat sink.

Abstract: An active cooling system for the CPU of a computer having computer slots and motherboard, the cooling system including a card arranged to sit in a computer slot coupled to the motherboard and powered directly from mains via the computer slot, the card including a hot air outlet passage from inside the computer to outside the computer; a cooling-CPU Unit including a thermoelectric component (TEC) couplable to mains for power supply, a cold side heat sink coupled to the TEC and in thermally conductive contact with a part of the CPU, a hot side heat sink coupled to the TEC, and a fan distanced from the hot side heat sink for pulling heated air from the hot side heat sink.

Abstract: A cooling system and method for cooling a heat sensitive element in an enclosure, such as a CPU, the cooling system including a high power active cooling unit having at least one Thermo Electric Cooler (TEC) component having a cooling liquid circuit passing through a cold side heat sink therein, the cooling liquid circuit being coupled to a heat sink coupled to the heat sensitive element and having a cooling liquid circuit therethrough; a dedicated power supply; and a controller for controlling the TEC components and the cooling liquid pump.

Abstract: A cooling system and method for cooling a heat sensitive element in an enclosure, such as a CPU, the cooling system including a high power active cooling unit having at least one Thermo Electric Cooler (TEC) component having a cooling liquid circuit passing through a cold side heat sink therein, the cooling liquid circuit being coupled to a heat sink coupled to the heat sensitive element and having a cooling liquid circuit therethrough; a dedicated power supply; and a controller for controlling the TEC components and the cooling liquid pump.