Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed which provide for a “factory-calibrated” sensor. In doing so, the systems and methods include predictive prospective modeling of sensor behavior, and also include predictive modeling of physiology. With these two correction factors, a consistent determination of sensitivity can be achieved, thus achieving factory calibration.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained vacuum device designed for hand-held use to create a moderate vacuum effect for various applications. A small diameter tube (10) is firmly attached (14) to the nozzle or spray tip of an aerosol canister and inserted at a point (16) through the wall of, and directed in one direction along the interior length of a larger diameter tube (12). The tubes may be fixed to the exterior of the aerosol canister, may be detachable for storage, or may be manufactured into the interior of the aerosol canister. When propellant gas from the aerosol canister is released and injected out of the outflow end (20) of the smaller diameter tube toward one end of the larger diameter tube, the resulting aspiration of ambient gasses creates a vacuum effect at the opposite end, or intake end (18), of said larger diameter tube.