Abstract: A circuit, for controlling a vehicle having an electric motor, the circuit comprising throttle means operable to generate an output signal; adjuster means operable to modify the output signal to above a predetermined minimum level, and controller means operable to receive the modified output signal and derive an input signal for provision to the electric motor.

Abstract: A compact air-bump stop (jounceshock) provides improved motor vehicle suspension system accommodation of jounce and rebound than is provided than by a conventional shock absorber, bump cushion and/or air-bump stop. In an independent jounceshock, a primary shell and a secondary shell are reversibly collapsible into each other, and a valved piston demarcates a primary chamber within the primary shell and a secondary chamber within the secondary shell, both of which being filled with a mixture of pressurized gas, preferably nitrogen, and oil. The valving of the valved piston allows for selectively unidirectional, metered movement of the oil therethrough in concert with the direction of movement of the secondary shell with respect to the primary shell. In an integrated jounceshock, a compact air-bump stop is integrated with a shock absorber.

Abstract: A device attaches a videoconferencing device to a mobile support structure to create a mobile videoconferencing apparatus for use in video-based interpretation of communications between a health care provider and a patient. A related system includes a attachment portion and a bracket apparatus fitted to receive and secure the attachment portion and support a videoconferencing device for receiving videoconferencing signals sent by an interpreter to a patient responsive to communications between the patient and a health care provider on a mobile support structure.

Abstract: Remotely provided interpretation services enable a patient to communicate with one or more care providers in a health care organization. An interpreter can see and hear the communication between the patient and care provider, and interprets on behalf of the patient from a remotely located facility or decentralized location such as the interpreter's home. In an embodiment, the patient is provided with a mobile videoconferencing unit that can be transported with the patient during the duration of the patient's appointment as the patient moves from administrative to diagnostic to testing settings. In another embodiment, a system includes a database including patient language information, a scheduling system for reserving an interpreter, and a multipoint control unit (MCU) module for providing a secure connection for a teleconference between the patient and the interpreter.