Abstract: A network sensor, inserted into a mirror port of a network switch or router, may be configured to monitor the network traffic originating from an embedded device. Metadata in the network traffic may be passively extracted by the network sensor and transmitted to a server in order to monitor and analyze the behavior of the embedded device. The server may employ machine learning to distinguish typical behavior of the embedded device from atypical behavior. Further, code may be injected into the firmware of the embedded device, and the code may be programmed to broadcast a performance beacon whenever certain firmware functions are executed. A collection of the performance beacons may be analyzed at the server to reconstruct an execution path of the embedded device, and machine learning may be applied to determine whether the execution path is typical or atypical.

Abstract: A network sensor, inserted into a mirror port of a network switch or router, may be configured to monitor the network traffic originating from an embedded device. Metadata in the network traffic may be passively extracted by the network sensor and transmitted to a server in order to monitor and analyze the behavior of the embedded device. The server may employ machine learning to distinguish typical behavior of the embedded device from atypical behavior. Further, code may be injected into the firmware of the embedded device, and the code may be programmed to broadcast a performance beacon whenever certain firmware functions are executed. A collection of the performance beacons may be analyzed at the server to reconstruct an execution path of the embedded device, and machine learning may be applied to determine whether the execution path is typical or atypical.

Abstract: A network sensor, inserted into a mirror port of a network switch or router, may be configured to monitor the network traffic originating from an embedded device. Metadata in the network traffic may be passively extracted by the network sensor and transmitted to a server in order to monitor and analyze the behavior of the embedded device. The server may employ machine learning to distinguish typical behavior of the embedded device from atypical behavior. Further, code may be injected into the firmware of the embedded device, and the code may be programmed to broadcast a performance beacon whenever certain firmware functions are executed. A collection of the performance beacons may be analyzed at the server to reconstruct an execution path of the embedded device, and machine learning may be applied to determine whether the execution path is typical or atypical.

Abstract: A network sensor, inserted into a mirror port of a network switch or router, may be configured to monitor the network traffic originating from an embedded device. Metadata in the network traffic may be passively extracted by the network sensor and transmitted to a server in order to monitor and analyze the behavior of the embedded device. The server may employ machine learning to distinguish typical behavior of the embedded device from atypical behavior. Further, code may be injected into the firmware of the embedded device, and the code may be programmed to broadcast a performance beacon whenever certain firmware functions are executed. A collection of the performance beacons may be analyzed at the server to reconstruct an execution path of the embedded device, and machine learning may be applied to determine whether the execution path is typical or atypical.

Abstract: A network sensor, inserted into a mirror port of a network switch or router, may be configured to monitor the network traffic originating from an embedded device. Metadata in the network traffic may be passively extracted by the network sensor and transmitted to a server in order to monitor and analyze the behavior of the embedded device. The server may employ machine learning to distinguish typical behavior of the embedded device from atypical behavior. Further, code may be injected into the firmware of the embedded device, and the code may be programmed to broadcast a performance beacon whenever certain firmware functions are executed. A collection of the performance beacons may be analyzed at the server to reconstruct an execution path of the embedded device, and machine learning may be applied to determine whether the execution path is typical or atypical.

Abstract: Wireless radio frequency communications platform may include a plurality of sensor units communicatively coupled over a wireless radio frequency communication network to a collector unit. The sensor units may be configured to collect data concerning monitored parameters and relay the collected data to a collector unit via a wireless radio frequency communication. The collector unit may be configured to receive and store the collected data received from the plurality of sensors and transmit the collected data to a computing device upon receiving an indication that the collector unit is communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device may execute a computer software application that facilitates communication between the computing device and collector unit.

Abstract: Ultrasound-based systems are described for use in guiding subdermal probes during medical procedures. The systems include an ultrasound system in conjunction with a probe detection system. The probe detection system can be used to generate a virtual image of a probe in a subdermal environment such that the virtual image is highly correlated with the actual probe location in the subdermal environment. The probe used in the system can include a tag that can provide information concerning the probe characteristics to the probe detection system.

Abstract: Wireless radio frequency communications platform may include a plurality of sensor units communicatively coupled over a wireless radio frequency communication network to a collector unit. The sensor units may be configured to collect data concerning monitored parameters and relay the collected data to a collector unit via a wireless radio frequency communication. The collector unit may be configured to receive and store the collected data received from the plurality of sensors and transmit the collected data to a computing device upon receiving an indication that the collector unit is communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device may execute a computer software application that facilitates communication between the computing device and collector unit.

Abstract: Ultrasound-based systems are described for use in guiding subdermal probes during medical procedures. The systems include an ultrasound system in conjunction with a probe detection system. The probe detection system can be used to generate a virtual image of a probe in a subdermal environment such that the virtual image is highly correlated with the actual probe location in the subdermal environment. The probe used in the system can include a tag that can provide information concerning the probe characteristics to the probe detection system.

Abstract: Insect control articles and methods of controlling insects comprising a cellulosic based substrate or matrix having a specified surface area impregnated and/or dosed with a vapour active pyrethroid in a carrier solvent, such that the vapour active pyrethroid is emanated into the environment at a rate of at least approximately 0.040 mg/h at a temperature of approximately 18-40° C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved devices and methods for use in ultrasound guiding of percutaneous probes during medical procedures. The ultrasound devices of the present invention include an ultrasound transducer housing having a passage therethrough configured to accommodate a probe. The devices can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide in the passage of the transducer housing, and along a path extending from the ultrasound transducer housing to a target at a known angular relationship to the ultrasound transducer. In this manner, the path of the advancing probe and hence the location of the probe tip can be more clearly known in relation to a target imaged by the ultrasound device. In addition, the devices can include a sterile sleeve including a sterile probe guide such that the transducer housing itself, including the integral probe guide opening, can be separated from the patient by a sterile barrier.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved devices and methods for use in ultrasound guiding of percutaneous probes during medical procedures. The ultrasound devices of the present invention include an ultrasound transducer housing having a passage therethrough configured to accommodate a probe. The devices can be utilized to guide a probe through the probe guide in the passage of the transducer housing, and along a path extending from the ultrasound transducer housing to a target at a known angular relationship to the ultrasound transducer. In this manner, the path of the advancing probe and hence the location of the probe tip can be more clearly known in relation to a target imaged by the ultrasound device. In addition, the devices can include a sterile sleeve including a sterile probe guide such that the transducer housing itself, including the integral probe guide opening, can be separated from the patient by a sterile barrier.