Abstract: A firearm training system and corresponding methods are provided. Firearm training system may include a recoil assembly disposed within a simulated housing of the system, where the recoil assembly is configured to simulate a recoil resulting from a discharge of a firearm. The system may include a training magazine, where the training magazine is configured to alter a mode of operation of the system. The system may include a simulated firearm, where the simulated firearm includes a lower receiver, having a grip and a trigger, and a simulated slide. The system may include a grip switch, where the grip switch is configured to be positioned on a grip of a lower receiver of the system and actuate one or more components of the system, such as a laser or other lighting device. Additional systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Tools and techniques are provided for analyzing health care procedure related transactions of a health care entity. The method can include creating a linked data items file, by a transaction analysis computer system, derived from a combination of a charge description master (CDM) file containing CDM data items, an order entry system (OES) file containing OES data items, and a CDM-to-OES cross-reference data file. The linked data items file can be analyzed by reading linked line items, analyzing its CDM data portion, analyzing its OES data portion, and/or comparing the linked CDM data portion to the linked OES data portion for determining similarities or differences between the CDM and OES data portions.

Abstract: Computer-implemented tools, techniques, and algorithms are provided for meeting financial targets in connection with medical procedures (e.g., surgical operations) performed by a healthcare entity. A method for restructuring classification of multiple medical procedures for a healthcare entity may be provided in which medical procedure data including charge related data are collected in association with multiple patient encounters for a medical procedure. A data model is created from the collected data and a predetermined number of procedure charge levels are generated each in association with an acuity resource value range. Each medical procedure is then reclassified into one of the procedure charge levels in accordance with at least one level assignment rule. This reclassification can then be processed to determine whether it results in a predetermined desired data distribution and/or meets financial targets for the medical procedure charge data.

Abstract: A computer-assisted method for uniformly pricing chargeable items in a healthcare provider's chargeable item database is disclosed. The method applies uniform pricing to identical or related chargeable items. A system for uniformly pricing related chargeable items is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lighting device power control circuit configured to charge one or more capacitors through the pulsing of an inductor is provided. In one example, a lighting device includes a light source and a power control circuit. The power control circuit comprises an inductor, a power transistor configured to pass an operating current associated with the light source, and one or more capacitors configured to keep the power transistor turned on to pass the operating current. The one or more capacitors are configured to be periodically charged in response to a voltage spike generated across the inductor. Related methods and additional embodiments are also provided.

Abstract: A lighting device power control circuit configured to charge one or more capacitors through the pulsing of an inductor is provided. In one example, a lighting device includes a light source and a power control circuit. The power control circuit comprises an inductor, a power transistor configured to pass an operating current associated with the light source, and one or more capacitors configured to keep the power transistor turned on to pass the operating current. The one or more capacitors are configured to be periodically charged in response to a voltage spike generated across the inductor. Related methods and additional embodiments are also provided.

Abstract: A computer-assisted method for uniformly pricing chargeable items in a healthcare provider's chargeable item database is disclosed. The method applies uniform pricing to identical or related chargeable items. A system for uniformly pricing related chargeable items is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-assisted method for uniformly pricing chargeable items in a healthcare provider's chargeable item database is disclosed. The method applies uniform pricing to identical or related chargeable items. A system for uniformly pricing related chargeable items is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-assisted method for uniformly pricing chargeable items in a healthcare provider's chargeable item database is disclosed. The method applies uniform pricing to identical or related chargeable items. A system for uniformly pricing related chargeable items is also disclosed.

Abstract: A laser sight device for a firearm is provided with a variable power output. In one example, the laser sight device may include a laser assembly configured to provide a laser beam. The laser sight device may include a sensor configured to provide a sensor signal comprising a motion parameter value associated with motion of the laser sight device detected by the sensor while the laser sight device is attached to the firearm. The laser sight device may include a controller configured to provide a control signal to the laser assembly to selectively adjust an intensity of the laser beam in response to the motion parameter value. Additional features and related methods are also provided.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided for implementing a lighting device variable control using a variable inductor. In various examples, the variable control may be implemented with a plurality of continuous or stepped settings. The variable control may be adjusted by a user-actuated movement of a part of the lighting device, such as the depression of a tail cap or another appropriate physical control to change the inductance of the variable inductor. An oscillating signal may be induced in a variable inductor circuit that includes the variable inductor. The oscillating signal may exhibit characteristics, such as frequency, that change with the inductance of the variable inductor. Such characteristics may be measured to determine a setting of the variable control and which may be used to adjust the brightness or other attributes of the lighting device.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided to facilitate the indication of visual signals, such as SOS signals, strobe signals, and/or types of signals using a portable lighting system. The system may be implemented as a flashlight, a headlamp, or other type of lighting system. The system may be operated using a push-button switch, a rotatable potentiometer, or other appropriate types of user control interfaces. In one example, the system includes a light source adapted to emit light. The system also includes a user control interface adapted to receive user input and generate one or more control signals based on the user input. The system further includes a control circuit adapted to receive the one or more control signals from the user control interface, determine a function sequence based on a pattern provided by the one or more control signals, and cause the light source to operate in accordance with the function sequence.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided for implementing a variable control for a lighting device, such as a flashlight, that uses a variable inductor. The lighting device may include a tail cap, a battery terminal, and a variable inductor mounted in the tail cap and electrically connected in series with the battery terminal. The lighting device may also include a user operable switch configured to selectively bypass the variable inductor. The variable inductor may include, for example, a magnetic coil comprising a wire coil and a core. The variable inductor may also include a ring comprised of ferrous material and having a substantially elliptical inner circumfery and surrounding the magnetic coil, wherein the ring is adapted to be rotated relative to the magnetic coil in response to user actuation of a rotatable user control.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided for programming lighting devices. In one example, a lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED). The lighting device also includes a microcontroller configured to receive a programming signal generated by the LED in response to illumination of the LED with an externally-supplied light signal modulated with the programming signal.

Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a portable lighting device includes a light source, lighting control circuitry, a body, and a tailcap assembly attached to an end of the body. The tailcap assembly includes a multi-position joystick adapted to pivot relative to the body in response to lateral pressure and move vertically relative to the body in response to vertical pressure. The tailcap assembly also includes switches adapted to provide signals to the lighting control circuitry in response to pivot movement and vertical movement of the joystick. The lighting control circuitry is adapted to operate the light source in response to the signals.

Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a portable lighting device includes a light source, lighting control circuitry, first and second power terminals adapted to receive a battery power source, first and second electrical connections between the lighting control circuitry and the first and second power terminals, a third electrical connection between the second power terminal and the lighting control circuitry, and a switch adapted to selectively connect and disconnect the third electrical connection. The lighting control circuitry is adapted to operate the light source in response to a signal received over the third electrical connection in response to the switch. The first and second electrical connections are adapted to provide constant power to the lighting control circuitry while the battery power source is connected to the first and second power terminals regardless of operation of the switch.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided for implementing a lighting device variable control using a variable inductor. In various examples, the variable control may be implemented with a plurality of continuous or stepped settings. The variable control may be adjusted by a user-actuated movement of a part of the lighting device, such as the depression of a tail cap or another appropriate physical control to change the inductance of the variable inductor. An oscillating signal may be induced in a variable inductor circuit that includes the variable inductor. The oscillating signal may exhibit characteristics, such as frequency, that change with the inductance of the variable inductor. Such characteristics may be measured to determine a setting of the variable control and which may be used to adjust the brightness or other attributes of the lighting device.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided for programming lighting devices. In one example, a lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED). The lighting device also includes a microcontroller configured to receive a programming signal generated by the LED in response to illumination of the LED with an externally-supplied light signal modulated with the programming signal.

Abstract: A computer-assisted method for uniformly pricing chargeable items in a healthcare provider's chargeable item database is disclosed. The method applies uniform pricing to identical or related chargeable items. A system for uniformly pricing related chargeable items is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a portable lighting device includes a light source, lighting control circuitry, a body, and a tailcap assembly attached to an end of the body. The tailcap assembly includes a multi-position joystick adapted to pivot relative to the body in response to lateral pressure and move vertically relative to the body in response to vertical pressure. The tailcap assembly also includes switches adapted to provide signals to the lighting control circuitry in response to pivot movement and vertical movement of the joystick. The lighting control circuitry is adapted to operate the light source in response to the signals.