Abstract: A mobile inhaler is provided and a container for using therewith. The mobile inhaler comprises: a mouthpiece comprising at least one inhaling opening; a body element connected to the mouthpiece and comprising a housing for holding a DC power source; a power conversion unit comprising an inverter operative to convert a DC voltage provided by a DC power source, into a higher AC voltage; a nebulizer comprising an ultrasonic vibrator and a mesh, wherein the ultrasonic vibrator is activated by the AC voltage, and wherein the nebulizer is adapted to enable converting into aerosol droplets at least part of a liquid comprised in an enclosure, and the aerosol droplets to be directly inhaled from the mouthpiece; and an enclosure adapted to enable holding a liquid, and characterized in that it provides a connection to enable fluid transfer from the enclosure to the nebulizer.

Abstract: A power adapter hub is provided, comprising: an AC input port; a power supply circuit coupled to the AC input port for receiving AC power and having a maximum rated output power; and a plurality of output ports coupled to the power supply circuit for supplying DC power to external devices. Upon determining that the total power to be supplied might exceed the maximum rated output power, a DC power supplied through at least one of the output ports is modified, and the modified DC powers are set to ensure that the supplied power does not exceed the maximum rated output power.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods for reforming a polymeric surface of an article formed, for example, by additive process molding, and articles read in accordance with this process. The reforming of the surface results in reduced surface roughness such that the article is similar in surface smoothness to an article made by injection molding.

Abstract: A mobile inhaler is provided and a container for using therewith. The mobile inhaler comprises: a mouthpiece comprising at least one inhaling opening; a body element connected to the mouthpiece and comprising a housing for holding a DC power source; a power conversion unit comprising an inverter operative to convert a DC voltage provided by a DC power source, into a higher AC voltage; a nebulizer comprising an ultrasonic vibrator and a mesh, wherein the ultrasonic vibrator is activated by the AC voltage, and wherein the nebulizer is adapted to enable converting into aerosol droplets at least part of a liquid comprised in an enclosure, and the aerosol droplets to be directly inhaled from the mouthpiece; and an enclosure adapted to enable holding a liquid, and characterized in that it provides a connection to enable fluid transfer from the enclosure to the nebulizer.

Abstract: A power adapter hub is provided, comprising: an AC input port; a power supply circuit coupled to the AC input port for receiving AC power and having a maximum rated output power; and a plurality of output ports coupled to the power supply circuit for supplying DC power to external devices. Upon determining that the total power to be supplied might exceed the maximum rated output power, a DC power supplied through at least one of the output ports is modified, and the modified DC powers are set to ensure that the supplied power does not exceed the maximum rated output power.

Abstract: A mobile inhaler is provided and a container for using therewith. The mobile inhaler comprises: a mouthpiece comprising at least one inhaling opening; a body element connected to the mouthpiece and comprising a housing for holding a DC power source; a power conversion unit comprising an inverter operative to convert a DC voltage provided by a DC power source, into a higher AC voltage; a nebulizer comprising an ultrasonic vibrator and a mesh, wherein the ultrasonic vibrator is activated by the AC voltage, and wherein the nebulizer is adapted to enable converting into aerosol droplets at least part of a liquid comprised in an enclosure, and the aerosol droplets to be directly inhaled from the mouthpiece; and an enclosure adapted to enable holding a liquid, and characterized in that it provides a connection to enable fluid transfer from the enclosure to the nebulizer.

Abstract: A mobile inhaler is provided and a container for using therewith. The mobile inhaler comprises: a mouthpiece comprising at least one inhaling opening; a body element connected to the mouthpiece and comprising a housing for holding a DC power source; a power conversion unit comprising an inverter operative to convert a DC voltage provided by a DC power source, into a higher AC voltage; a nebulizer comprising an ultrasonic vibrator and a mesh, wherein the ultrasonic vibrator is activated by the AC voltage, and wherein the nebulizer is adapted to enable converting into aerosol droplets at least part of a liquid comprised in an enclosure, and the aerosol droplets to be directly inhaled from the mouthpiece; and an enclosure adapted to enable holding a liquid, and characterized in that it provides a connection to enable fluid transfer from the enclosure to the nebulizer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems and methods for providing power from DC output ports, typically smart ports, to electronic devices, not necessarily having smart input DC ports. A power adapter cable is provided comprising a control unit that adapts between a smart output port and a DC input port that may not be compatible with the smart output port. Also provided embodiments of a power adapter hub wherein the power supplied through its output ports is selectively reduced in the case of overload, according to a predefined policy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems and methods for providing power from DC output ports, typically smart ports, to electronic devices, not necessarily having smart input DC ports. A power adapter cable is provided comprising a control unit that adapts between a smart output port and a DC input port that may not be compatible with the smart output port. Also provided embodiments of a power adapter hub wherein the power supplied through its output ports is selectively reduced in the case of overload, according to a predefined policy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems and methods for providing power from DC output ports, typically smart ports, to electronic devices, not necessarily having smart input DC ports. A power adapter cable is provided comprising a control unit that adapts between a smart output: port and a DC input port that may not be compatible with the smart output port. Also provided embodiments of a power adapter hub wherein the power supplied through its output ports is selectively reduced in the case of overload, according to a predefined policy.

Abstract: A magnetic induction device (MID) is disclosed. The MID includes a core, and at least one first winding including at least one conductive strip deposited on the core and including at least two turns which are substantially simultaneously shaped. Related apparatus and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A technique to control access to computer network resources at a computer facility permits a user to interact with the computer facility through a computer node of a network, wherein the user interaction comprises language learning responses submitted to the computer facility through the computer node, and a user authentication process is performed to determine if the permitted user interaction is authorized. The user authentication process is performed with user authentication information that is obtained by the computer facility during the permitted user interaction and also with user authentication information that is extracted from the user's language learning responses. In this way, user authentication occurs without intruding into the utilization of the computer facility.

Abstract: A magnetic induction device (MID) is disclosed. The MID includes a core, and at least one first winding including at least one conductive strip deposited on the core and including at least two turns which are substantially simultaneously shaped. Related apparatus and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A magnetic induction device (MID) is described. The MID comprises at least one primary electrical winding, at least one secondary electrical winding, and an electrically-conductive cover (BCC) which is electrically connected to a local ground and at least partially surrounds, without forming a closed conductive loop, a core via which the at least one primary electrical winding and the at least one secondary electrical winding are magnetically coupled. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: A computerized method of teaching spoken language skills includes receiving multiple user utterances into a computer system, receiving criteria for pronunciation errors, analyzing the user utterances to detect pronunciation errors according to basic sound units and Pronunciation error criteria, and providing feedback to the user in accordance with the analysis.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing a common mode (CM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) in a balanced transmission line which carries a differential signal occupying a specified frequency band is described. The apparatus includes a first Single Ended Filter (SEF) operatively associated with a first path of the balanced transmission line, and a second SEF operatively associated with a second path of the balanced transmission line, wherein a ground terminal of the first SEF and a ground terminal of the second SEF are electrically connected to a local ground. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: A technique to control access to computer network resources at a computer facility permits a user to interact with the computer facility through a computer node of a network, wherein the user interaction comprises language learning responses submitted to the computer facility through the computer node, and a user authentication process is performed to determine if the permitted user interaction is authorized. The user authentication process is performed with user authentication information that is obtained by the computer facility during the permitted user interaction and also with user authentication information that is extracted from the user's language learning responses. In this way, user authentication occurs without intruding into the utilization of the computer facility.

Abstract: A microphone apparatus includes a code generator that produces a code output and communicates with a user computer over a channel via which the microphone apparatus provides an electrical signal to the user computer. The microphone apparatus is used by the user such that the user provides authentication information comprising a user code that is generated by the code generator of the microphone apparatus.

Abstract: A technique to control access to computer network resources at a computer facility permits a user to interact with the computer facility through a computer node of a network, wherein the user interaction comprises language learning responses submitted to the computer facility through the computer node, and a user authentication process is performed to determine if the permitted user interaction is authorized. The user authentication process is performed with user authentication information that is obtained by the computer facility during the permitted user interaction and also with user authentication information that is extracted from the user's language learning responses. In this way, user authentication occurs without intruding into the utilization of the computer facility.