Abstract: An auxiliary input device for use in inputting a user signal to a computer is provided. The computer auxiliary input device includes an infrared ray transmitter configured to transmit an infrared ray signal to a left eyeball and a right eyeball of a user. A reflected light sensor configured to measure a change in an amount of light reflected from the left eyeball and the right eyeball. A controller configured to detect the change in the amount of light reflected from each of the eyeballs from the reflected light sensor, generate Morse code alphabets based on the detected change, and convert the Morse code alphabets into a character string to be transmitted to the computer. A computer communication unit is configured to provide the character string converted by the controller to the computer.

Abstract: A mobile terminal according to the present disclosure includes a terminal main body, a case covering the terminal main body, and forming at least part of appearance of the terminal, wherein the case comprises a penetration line formed through the case along a predetermined path, and forming a connecting portion between ends of the penetration line, and wherein the connecting portion extends from the case, and an input part is formed on a region formed by the penetration line and the connecting portion, the input part being rotatable based on the connecting portion.

Abstract: A mobile terminal according to the present disclosure includes a terminal main body, a case covering the terminal main body, and forming at least part of appearance of the terminal, wherein the case comprises a penetration line formed through the case along a predetermined path, and forming a connecting portion between ends of the penetration line, and wherein the connecting portion extends from the case, and an input part is formed on a region formed by the penetration line and the connecting portion, the input part being rotatable based on the connecting portion.

Abstract: An auxiliary input device for use in inputting a user signal to a computer is provided. The computer auxiliary input device includes an infrared ray transmitter configured to transmit an infrared ray signal to a left eyeball and a right eyeball of a user. A reflected light sensor configured to measure a change in an amount of light reflected from the left eyeball and the right eyeball. A controller configured to detect the change in the amount of light reflected from each of the eyeballs from the reflected light sensor, generate Morse code alphabets based on the detected change, and convert the Morse code alphabets into a character string to be transmitted to the computer. A computer communication unit is configured to provide the character string converted by the controller to the computer.

Abstract: Provided is an improved self-ligating orthodontic appliance and methods of assembling the same. The improved orthodontic appliance uses at least one resilient clip to releasably couple an archwire to the body, where a portion of the clip is rigidly coupled to the appliance body in a position and orientation that minimizes the overall profile of the appliance. The appliance is assembled by combining a press fit coupling between the clip and appliance body with an interference fit coupling between the clip and retaining structure located on the body. Advantages include a greater freedom to select a bonding pad location, lower bracket profile, decreased engagement force, enhanced clip fatigue life, and ease of assembly.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising a continuous liquid aqueous medium having dispersed therein a polydioxythiophene and at least one colloid-forming fluorinated polymeric acid. Films from invention compositions are useful as buffer layers in organic electronic devices, including electroluminescent devices, such as, for example, organic light emitting diodes (OLED) displays.

Abstract: Devices are provided comprising conductive or semiconductive layers comprising compositions comprising aqueous dispersions of polythiophenes having homopolymers or co-polymers of Formula I(a) or Formula I(b) and at least one colloid-forming polymeric acid. Methods of making such compositions and using them in organic electronic devices are further provided.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising a continuous liquid aqueous medium having dispersed therein a polydioxythiophene and at least one colloid-forming fluorinated polymeric acid. Films from invention compositions are useful as buffer layers in organic electronic devices, including electroluminescent devices, such as, for example, organic light emitting diodes (OLED) displays.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method that uses digital data, such as that obtained from an intraoral scanner, to fabricate a wide range of customized laboratory appliances. The digital data is used to form a negative mold, which is in turn used to make a physical dental model. The negative mold is configured such that it can be flexed, stretched, fractured or disassembled to release the physical dental model. The physical dental model is then used for fabricating an orthodontic laboratory appliance.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a cardiac parameter from cardiovascular pressure signals including arterial blood pressure (ABP) and the photoplethysmographic signal to quantify the degree of amplitude modulation due to respiration and predict fluid responsiveness are disclosed. Disclosed embodiments include a method for assessing fluid responsiveness implemented in a digital computer with one or more processors comprising: (a) measuring a cardiovascular signal, and (b) computing a dynamic index predictive of fluid responsiveness from said cardiovascular signal using a nonlinear state space estimator. According to one particular embodiment, and without limitation, the nonlinear state space estimator is based on a model for cardiovascular signals such as arterial blood pressure or plethysmogram signals, and employs a marginalized particle filter to estimate a dynamic index predictive of fluid responsiveness that is substantially equivalent to a variation in pulse pressure of said cardiovascular signal.

Abstract: Provided is an improved self-ligating orthodontic appliance and methods of assembling the same. The improved orthodontic appliance uses at least one resilient clip to releasably couple an archwire to the body, where a portion of the clip is rigidly coupled to the appliance body in a position and orientation that minimizes the overall profile of the appliance. The appliance is assembled by combining a press fit coupling between the clip and appliance body with an interference fit coupling between the clip and retaining structure located on the body. Advantages include a greater freedom to select a bonding pad location, lower bracket profile, decreased engagement force, enhanced clip fatigue life, and ease of assembly.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal includes a first body forming the external appearance of the mobile terminal, a second body rotatably coupled to the first body, the second body forming the external appearance of the mobile terminal, and a coupling unit for rotatably coupling the first body and the second body to each other. The coupling unit includes a hinge housing fixedly coupled to the first body, an outer head fixedly coupled to the second body, an inner head disposed between the hinge housing and the outer head so as to generate a collision sound during rotation of the inner head, a cam mounted in the hinge housing such that the cam contacts the inner head, and an elastic spring mounted in the hinge housing for providing elastic force to the cam.

Abstract: The invention relates to conductive polymer composites comprising a first layer comprising at least one electrically doped conductive polymer and a second layer comprising at least one material selected from a colloid-forming polymeric acid, a salt of a colloid-forming polymeric acid, a non-polymeric fluorinated organic acid, and a salt of a non-polymeric fluorinated organic acid.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal includes a first body forming the external appearance of the mobile terminal, a second body rotatably coupled to the first body, the second body forming the external appearance of the mobile terminal, and a coupling unit for rotatably coupling the first body and the second body to each other. The coupling unit includes a hinge housing fixedly coupled to the first body, an outer head fixedly coupled to the second body, an inner head disposed between the hinge housing and the outer head so as to generate a collision sound during rotation of the inner head, a cam mounted in the hinge housing such that the cam contacts the inner head, and an elastic spring mounted in the hinge housing for providing elastic force to the cam.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a cardiac parameter from cardiovascular pressure signals including arterial blood pressure (ABP) and the photoplethysmographic signal to quantify the degree of amplitude modulation due to respiration and predict fluid responsiveness are disclosed. Disclosed embodiments include a method for assessing fluid responsiveness implemented in a digital computer with one or more processors comprising: (a) measuring a cardiovascular signal, and (b) computing a dynamic index predictive of fluid responsiveness from said cardiovascular signal using a nonlinear state space estimator. According to one particular embodiment, and without limitation, the nonlinear state space estimator is based on a model for cardiovascular signals such as arterial blood pressure or plethysmogram signals, and employs a marginalized particle filter to estimate a dynamic index predictive of fluid responsiveness that is substantially equivalent to a variation in pulse pressure of said cardiovascular signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method that uses digital data, such as that obtained from an intraoral scanner, to fabricate a wide range of customized laboratory appliances. The digital data is used to form a negative mold, which is in turn used to make a physical dental model. The negative mold is configured such that it can be flexed, stretched, fractured or disassembled to release the physical dental model. The physical dental model is then used for fabricating an orthodontic laboratory appliance.

Abstract: There is provided an electrically conductive polymer composition, comprising a first electrically conductive polymer doped with an organic solvent wettable fluorinated acid polymer in admixture with a second electrically conductive polymer doped with an organic solvent non-wettable fluorinated acid polymer.

Abstract: Indirect bonding trays for orthodontic treatment are made from a model of the patient's dental arch that is manufactured using digital data and rapid prototyping processes. The model includes one or more guides for orienting an orthodontic appliance in a desired position on a model tooth of the dental arch model. A holder is connected to the archwire slot of the appliance and is brought into contact with the guide in order to move the appliance to its intended position for subsequent manufacture of the indirect bonding tray.