Abstract: An apparatus comprising a strap portion, a first cup, and a second cup. The first cup may be connected to the strap portion and may be selected from a number of available sizes. The second cup may be connected to the strap portion and selected from a number of available sizes. The first cup and the second cup are different sizes.

Abstract: There are disclosed a method and device for polishing a metal ring, which is capable of polishing a side edge of the metal ring without performing barrel polishing or polishing by grinding stones. Subsequently to a projecting step of projecting a metal ring W by clearing means 6, a first brush polishing step of polishing one edge of the metal ring W by a polishing brush 60 is performed. Subsequently, an inverting step of inverting the metal ring W whose one edge is polished by the first brush polishing step is inverted by the inverting means 10 is performed. Subsequently, a second brush polishing step of polishing the other edge of the metal ring W which is inverted by the inverting step by the polishing brush 60 is performed. Moreover, a clearing step of clearing the metal ring whose other edge is polished by the second brush polishing step by clearing means 7 is performed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a chemical mechanical polishing monitoring system includes a pump delivering a slurry to a polishing pad and a rotation sensing device coupled to the pump. The rotation sensing device senses a rotation of the pump and generates a signal indicative of the rotation of the pump.

Abstract: A film feeder (FF1) feeds a film (1), a first drive (20) rotates a work (W), a second drive (30) moves the work (W) relative to the film (1), a shoe set handler (40) handles the shoe set (2) to press the film (1) against the work (W), and a deterioration delayer (C) is configured to delay an abrasivity deterioration of the film (1).

Abstract: A process of grinding a surface of a workpiece, by a grinding tool rotated about its axis. The process includes a grinding step of grinding the workpiece surface, by pressing at least one of the grinding tool and the workpiece against the other of the grinding tool and the workpiece, such that a constant force is exerted on the other of the grinding tool and the workpiece by the at least one of the grinding tool and the workpiece. Also disclosed is a grinding apparatus including: a moving device operable to move at least one of the grinding tool and the workpiece relative to the other of the grinding tool and the workpiece, at least in an infeed direction that increases a depth of cut of the grinding tool into the workpiece; and a controller which controls the moving device, such that the at least one of the grinding tool and the workpiece is pressed against the other of the grinding tool and the workpiece, with a constant force.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and apparatus for predictably changing the thickness of a microfeature workpiece. One implementation provides a planarizing method in which a first workpiece is planarized in first and second planarizing processes and a total change in thickness is determined. This thickness change is modified by a thickness offset associated with the second planarizing process and a material removal rate is calculated from this modified thickness change and the time on the first planarizer. A thickness of a second microfeature workpiece is measured and a target thickness of material to be removed is determined. A target planarizing time is then determined as a function of the target thickness reduction and the material removal rate.

Abstract: To facilitate handling of a wafer with its thickness reduced by grinding its rear surface, and prevent any protrusions and depressions matching those of the front surface from being formed on its rear surface, the method including the steps of disposing an unevenness absorbing pad between a chuck table and a device region of the wafer for absorbing unevenness of the device region, and causing the wafer held by the chuck table to be rotated and ground, while having a grindstone kept in contact with rear surface of the wafer at center of rotation of the wafer, and out of contact with a portion of its rear surface opposite from the outer excess region, thereby forming a concavity in the portion of the rear surface of the wafer opposite from the device region, and forming an annular reinforcing portion including the outer excess region around the concavity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing ophthalmic lenses that uses plastic blanks in the form of flat, round discs. The outer edge of said plastic blanks is clamped and the desired final surface geometry and surface quality of the front faces of the lens are subsequently produced by a machining process using grinders and/or lathes and by smoothing and polishing processes. During machining, a thicker annular region is retained on the outer circumference of the workpiece. The annular region clamps or arranges the workpiece during machining and transport operations and stabilizes the lens for additional machining. Shaped pieces for identifying the machining axes are attached to the annular region. The lens is provided with fine markings to characterize the lens that has been produced, with the lens then being separated from the region.

Abstract: An elastic polishing tool that comes into contact with a surface to be polished of a lens and rotates to polish the surface, includes: an elastic polishing body which has a cylindrical shape and whose shape can be changed according to the surface to be polished; and a polishing pad that is adhered to one surface of the elastic polishing body opposite to the surface to be polished of the lens, wherein the polishing pad has a diameter larger than the length of an arc of the elastic polishing body in a cross section including a rotation axis of the elastic polishing tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blade sharpening device designed for sharpening a blade for a uniform sharpening of the edge thereof. The blade sharpening device contains a base having a guide slidably movable relative to the base. The guide includes a material that receives an impression of a blade defining a blade contour. A blade holder is attached to the base for securing the blade while being sharpened. A carriage contains an elongated structure for interacting with the material of the guide which has received an impression of the blade defining a blade contour. The guide defines a sharpening path substantially aligning with the blade contour. The carriage also has an abrasive surface for sharpening the blade. In operation, the guide and carriage direct the movement of the abrasive surface along the contour of the blade for a uniform sharpening of the edge thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand-held motorized device that is designed for sanding cylindrical objects. The invention comprises a left side and right side within which are a plurality of rollers, a motor, an on/off button, power supply, and sanding belt. A plurality of diameter knobs located on the exterior side of the housing enable a range of adjustment for various diameters. The sides can be disassembled to enable sanding belt replacement. The device has appealing uses comprising sanding down copper ends for soldering during plumbing installation.

Abstract: The present invention can easily perform mounting and dismounting of a guiding duct in the ventilation structure of a helmet. A support portion which detachably supports a guiding duct is arranged at the center of rotation of a closure plate and a manipulation portion for the guiding duct which releases the support of the guiding duct is provided to the support portion.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention relates to a cleaning device for a combine harvester, with a precleaning sieve, to the upper surface of which a mixture of grain and chaff can be fed during the operation, an upper sieve, to which the mixture of grain and chaff rearwardly discharged from the back surface of the precleaning sieve can be fed, a lower sieve, to which the mixture of grain and chaff passing through the precleaning sieve can be fed, and with a fan for applying currents of air to the precleaning sieve, the upper sieve and the lower sieve. On its way between the precleaning sieve and the lower sieve, the mixture of grain and chaff that has passed through the precleaning sieve be passed via a grating which is permeable to air and disposed separately from the lower sieve, to which grating a current of air can be applied by the fan as well.

Abstract: A gaming device and method having a selection award revealing bonus game, where during the primary game the player is awarded indicators. The gaming device reveals the values associated with selections in the bonus game, and the bonus game is initiated upon the player accumulating a predetermined combination of indicators. The player is allowed to pick the selections which the associated values have been previously revealed to the player and the gaming device provides awards associated with the picked selections to the player.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating play of a poker game utilizing dealer qualification criteria that impact the manner in which the game proceeds. The player(s) and dealer ante, and starting hands are dealt to the player(s) and dealer. The player may fold and lose the ante, or place a bet. The dealer's starting hand must meet qualifying criteria, such as a particular poker rank. If it does not, the dealer does not qualify, and the player(s) win the dealer's ante amount. If the dealer's starting hand qualifies, the dealer calls the players' bets, and deals a community hand. Using their respective starting hands and the community hand, each of the players and the dealer arrives at a resulting hand. If a player's resulting hand beats the dealer's based on poker rank, that player wins. Multiple betting options and/or multiple dealer qualification criteria may be implemented to enhance gaming entertainment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming device and method having a bonus game, where the bonus game displays a target set including a plurality of player selectable symbols. At least one of the symbols is designated as a target symbol in a target set. The gaming device provides a predetermined number of picks to begin a bonus game and enables a player to use the picks to pick symbols from the target set. If the player picks a symbol that is not a target symbol, a relationship indicator indicates the relationship between the target symbol and the picked symbol. The player continues to pick symbols in the target set until the player picks the target symbol. If the player picks a target symbol, the gaming device enables the player to pick symbols from a new target set. The player continues to pick symbols in target sets until the player has no picks remaining. Preferably, the gaming device provides an award for each picked target symbol.

Abstract: A gaming device having a container with at least one moveable object located within, one or more game elements capable of receiving and isolating the moveable objects, an actuator configured to attract the moveable objects to receptacle game elements, a game apparatus enabling a player to play the game, and a controller configured to determine a random game outcome and subsequently cause the actuator to move the objects to a game element to display the result of the game, is disclosed. Preferably, the actuator may be a magnet or a suction device, such as a fan, vacuum pump or vent. Display devices which include a container, moveable objects located within, one or more game elements, a suitable actuator to attract the moveable objects into or onto the receptacle game elements, and a controller associated with the actuator, are also disclosed. Further, a method of playing a game involving placing a wager using the game device described above is disclosed.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus may include a housing, a display unit, a value input device, a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the value input device. The housing may include a first opening, a second opening and one or more light sources positioned around the second opening. The controller may be operatively coupled to the light sources. The display unit may be positioned relative to the housing so that a first portion of the display unit is visible through the first opening and the second portion of the display unit is visible through the second opening. The controller may comprise a processor and a memory, and may be programmed to cause the display unit to generate a first display on the first portion of the display unit, to cause the display unit to generate a second display on the second portion of the display unit, to cause the light sources to emit light when the second display is generated, and to determine a value payout associated with an outcome of the game.

Abstract: A gaming communication apparatus may include a wireless transceiver and a controller operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver. The controller may be programmed to establish a bidirectional wireless communication link with a gaming apparatus when in proximity to the gaming apparatus, receive a voice command relating to a first gaming function, transmit first gaming function data to the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver, and receive data relating to a second gaming function from the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver. The gaming apparatus may include a second wireless transceiver and a second controller operatively coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The second controller may be programmed to receive the first gaming function data via the second wireless transceiver, execute a first gaming function based on the first gaming function data, and transmit the second gaming function data to the wireless communication device via the second wireless transceiver.

Abstract: The invention provides an image processing unit for a shooting game in which suitable images can be displayed according to a given situation, and in which more exciting and easy-to-manipulate images are displayed. Coordinate values for objects in three-dimensional virtual space are established on the basis of prerecorded object shape data, view point positions are established on the basis of distances x1 and x2 from predetermined objects defined in three-dimensional virtual space (for example, the positions are lower when the distance is shorter, and higher when the distance is longer), the coordinate values established as described above are received, and the coordinate values are converted to a visual field coordinate system as seen from the view points established in the manner described above.

Abstract: In a drive shaft which is installed in a mounted type vehicle designed to traverse uneven terrains and which transmits drive power to the wheels through constant velocity joints on the inboard and outboard sides, a double offset type constant velocity joint is used on the inboard side and an undercut free type constant velocity joint is used on the outboard side, the ratio of the PCD of the double offset type constant velocity joint to the ball diameter (PCD/d=r1) being in the range 3.0<r1<3.2.

Abstract: A teeter-totter is constructed with a pair of seats mounted at opposite ends of a rocker beam. The seats, when aligned horizontally, are below the pivot point so as to provide a pendular component of motion. The pivot is supported on an overhead framework and the rocker beam is suspended below the pivot to eliminate the pinch points found in conventional teeter-totter designs. A counterbalance mechanism may be incorporated so that users of different weights remain in balance while operating the teeter-totter.

Abstract: A reconfigurable golf club head and a method for fitting a golf club to a golfer are described. Optimum club head design parameters are determined based on one or more of the following factors: the golfer's swing characteristics, ball flight trajectory tendency information, course and weather conditions, golf ball dynamic flight characteristics and personal preferences. Lookup tables or mathematical algorithms, such as impact and trajectory simulations, may be used. Features of the reconfigurable golf club head include a replaceable face plate to adjust the profile of the club face and a replaceable weight plate to adjust the club head center of gravity and inertia properties. Adjustable characteristics of the club face include the loft angle, bulge radius and roll radius.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for interchangeably coupling golf club heads and shafts are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club head having a high moment of inertia is disclosed herein. The golf club head preferably has a volume ranging from 450 cubic centimeters to 475 cubic centimeters, a mass ranging from 180 grams to 225 grams, and a length ranging from 4.0 inches to 5.0 inches. The golf club head preferably has a moment of inertia, Iyy, about the center of gravity of the golf club head ranging from 2000 grams-centimeters squared to 4000 grams-centimeters squared. Preferably, the first 10% of the golf club head has at least 40% of the mass of the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club head having a high moment of inertia is disclosed herein. The golf club head preferably has a volume ranging from 450 cubic centimeters to 475 cubic centimeters, a mass ranging from 180 grams to 225 grams, and a length ranging from 4.0 inches to 5.0 inches. The golf club head preferably has a moment of inertia, Iyy, about the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 4000 grams-centimeters squared. Preferably, the golf club includes a metal face component, a non-metal aft-body and a weight member attached to an inlaid portion of the non-metal aft-body.

Abstract: A protective screen for use with a pitching machine. The pitching machine for pitching balls. The protective screen having a passageway defined there-through for permitting a ball to be pitched by the pitching machine there-through. The protective screen having a door configured for opening and closing in concert with the pitching of balls so as to open to permit a ball to be pitched there-through but automatically closed right there-behind to protect the operator of the pitching machine from injury due to a batted ball.

Abstract: A transportable basketball system having components which are arrangeable in a play configuration during which a basketball-related game can be played, and also in a transport configuration during which said transportable basketball system can be easily transported between a sand covered outdoor environment and a remote location. Preferably, the transportable basketball system comprises a wind-transmissive backboard structure having a backboard surface disposed substantially within a first plane, bounded by a frame structure, and characterized by a high degree of air permeability (i.e. transmissivity) across said backboard surface so that air currents, expected on said covered environment, can pass therethrough with minimal resistance, yet deflect a lightweight basketball when tossed thereagainst during basketball-related games.

Abstract: A foldable basketball stand comprises a seat having a supporting frame, a transfer unit installed at one end of the supporting frame and a weight installed to the supporting frame; and the weight being a foldable water box; a supporting unit formed of a plurality of rod bodies; one end of the supporting unit being connected to the transfer unit of the seat; and a backboard installed at another end of the supporting unit; and the backboard having at least two plate bodies and a hoop installed between the two plate bodies. The installation of the seat, supporting unit and backboard causes the foldable basketball stand can be assembled easily for use and detached easily for storage. Thereby the volume of the foldable basketball stand is small. It can be storage and transferred easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A dribble training device for facilitating training of a person to dribble a ball includes a ball including an outer wall defining an interior space. The interior space receives pressurized air to inflate the ball. Each of a plurality of protuberances is integrally coupled to the outer wall of the ball and outwardly extends from an exterior surface of the ball. The protuberances influence an angle of rebound of the ball off of the support surface when the ball is dribbled to randomize the angle of rebound each time the ball impacts the support surface.

Abstract: A power compounder, for transmitting rotary power from a transmission to a driveline assembly includes a housing adapted to be mounted to the transmission. An input shaft is rotatably supported by the housing and adapted to be driven by the transmission. The compounder further includes an output shaft adapted to drive the driveline assembly and a gearset. The gearset selectively communicates rotational movement between the input and output shafts. A centralized passageway is formed in the input shaft. A separator insert is disposed in the passageway and is adapted to carry fluid at a first pressure to a first predetermined location and carry fluid at a second pressure to a second predetermined location.

Abstract: An automatic shifting-operation control system having an engine control unit that controls the operation of an engine by a signal of an intake air amount detected by intake air amount detecting unit which detects an intake air amount of an engine, and which includes one or both of a vehicle speed limiting function for reducing a fuel injection amount to suppress a driving speed of a vehicle to a speed equal to or less than a predetermined limited value, and a cruise control function for setting the driving speed of the vehicle to an optional constant speed capable of allowing an automatic cruise of the vehicle, and a transmission control unit configured to control a transmission in accordance with a driving state of the vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a muscle strength increasing device for a pressure muscle training method that can easily be tied around a region to be compressed. A muscle strength increasing device has a main belt 10 and a tie-down belt 20. A ring 11A and a loop-shaped belt 12A are fastened to the one end and the other end, respectively, of the main belt 10. The main belt 10 and the tie-down belt 20 are provided with two-dimensional fasteners 16, 21 for fastening. In order to tie the muscle strength increasing device around the region to be compressed, the region to be compressed is first passed through a loop of the main belt 10 that is formed by passing one end of the main belt 10 through the belt 12A. Then, the end of the tie-down belt 20 is passed through the ring 11A and turned right back. Thereafter, the tie-down belt 20 is pulled and the tie-down belt 20 is fastened to the main belt 10.

Abstract: An exercise device for improving physical fitness, includes a base body having several modules for supporting an exercising person. At least one of these modules can be displaced by the exercising person, by means of his/her feet, hands, or other body parts. The exercise device is equipped, in addition to its device-specific function, with an additional vibration function in which the vibration can be regulated in terms of frequency and amplitude, and is effective only on those components on which the exercising person is supporting himself/herself. Each module for supporting the exercising person has a separate component that is effectively connected with the body part of the exercising person assigned to it. This component is connected with the other components of this module by way of at least one damping element, and can have a vibration movement applied to it.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a front leg frame and a connecting arm. The front leg frame has a front end pivoted to a support base. The connecting arm has a lower end pivoted to the leg frame. An upper end of the connecting arm is connected to a threaded sleeve connected telescopically to a motor-driven screw rod disposed at a top side of a tread base. A hydraulic telescopic unit is pivoted to the leg frame and the support base. When the threaded sleeve is driven by the screw rod, the tread base is inclined. When the tread base is folded upward, it is held in position by the hydraulic telescopic unit which is prevented from moving telescopically by engagement with a latch member. The latch member disengages the telescopic unit through a release member provided on the tread base.

Abstract: An exercise bicycle including a frame having a seat and handlebars, a high-inertia flywheel having a hub at a center of rotation, the flywheel being rotatably supported on the frame at the hub, and a drive train including a drive sprocket, a crank arm attached to and extending from the drive sprocket, and a pedal attached to the crank arm, the drive train being rotatably supported by the frame. The drive train also includes a slave sprocket fixed to the flywheel at the hub, with the drive and slave sprockets connected in a direct-drive relationship, the drive train driveable in a forward and rearward directions to cause the flywheel to rotate. A clutch mechanism is positioned in engagement with the slave sprocket and the hub to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that can be attached to any wheeled device that is pushed in which the wheel of the wheeled device is subjected to rolling resistance so that the person pushing it had to push harder thereby experiencing exercise.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus has a weight stack for opposing a given exercise motion. The weight stack has a first set of a plurality of primary weights vertically stacked on each other, a primary weight selector having a plurality of settings selectively controlling the number of weights to be lifted during the exercise motion, a second set of a plurality of secondary weights, and a secondary weight selector having a plurality of settings selectively controlling the number of secondary weights to be lifted during the exercise motion, the secondary weights providing supplemental incremental weight.

Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell includes a shaft provided with left- and right-handed threads, two tubes sleeved around and engaging threadedly and respectively the left- and right-handed threads, a hollow grip rod sleeved on the tubes, two support units each having upper and lower support seats disposed above and below one of the tubes, and a plurality of weights each having an engaging hole section engageable with a corresponding tube. Two adjustment knob units are respectively connected to two connecting ends of the shaft to turn the shaft and to thereby move the tubes in opposite directions towards or away from the connecting ends. Each tube is movable between the support seats to selectively engage one or more engaging hole sections of the weights.

Abstract: A control system is provided for an exercise machine. The control system varies the resistance of the exercise machine. The control system varies the resistance based on voice commands, based on commands programmed by the user, and based on how the user performs an exercise. The exercise machine can include a pneumatic system that can produce constant or variable resistance during on exercise, can include cable exercises, can include exercises utilizing a cam, and can include a cam that can be moved between different operative positions.

Abstract: The method of forming a tamper-evident plastic bag or similar container includes providing a zipper with interlocking first and second profiles with respective first and second flanges. The second flange is longer than the first flange. A distal portion (with respect to the interlocking elements of the profiles) of the second flange is sealed to the web thereby forming a transport seal to carry the zipper with the web through a form, fill and seal machine. At the form fill and seal machine hard seals are formed between the web and the first flange and a proximal portion of the second flange. The transport seal is a peel seal or alternatively the second flange is formed with a frangible section between the distal and proximal portions and the transport seal is a hard seal. In both cases the second flange provides tamper evidence and/or a hermetic barrier for the completed bag.

Abstract: A variety of methods for assaying libraries of test compounds as ligands and/or substrates of transport proteins, including both carrier-type and receptor-type transport proteins, are provided. Both in vitro and in vivo screening methods are disclosed. Also provided are methods for screening DNA libraries to identify members that encode transport proteins. Pharmaceutical compositions including compounds identified via the screening methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates, in part, to a library of chimeric proteins, each chimeric protein including a mini-protein between about eight and about forty amino acids long, wherein the mini-protein has a single disulfide bond formed by a pair of invariant cysteines and has only two cysteines. The chimeric protein also includes at least a portion of an outer surface protein of a genetic package, wherein the chimeric protein is displayed on the outer surface of the genetic package. The invention also includes, in part, a mixture of nucleic acids that encode a library of the invention. The invention also includes, in part, a process for identifying proteins with a desired binding activity against a target, the process including screening a library of chimeric proteins of the invention; and identifying the chimeric protein. The invention, in part, also includes chimeric proteins expressed by a library of the invention.

Abstract: A composition for interacting with a ligand, which composition comprises a non-covalent association of a plurality of distinct conjugates, each conjugate comprising a head group and a tail group, wherein the tail groups of the conjugates form a hydrophobic aggregation and the conjugates are movable within the association so that, in the presence of a ligand, at least two of the head groups are appropriately positioned to form an epitope capable of interacting with the ligand more strongly than each of head groups individually.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for controlled application of a treatment to tissue adjacent a body cavity, such as after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. A device embodying features of the invention includes one or more radiation shielding components to control emitted radiation from a radiation source to minimize radiation damage to healthy portions of the body cavity. A device embodying features of the invention can include a sealing member at a location on a shaft of the device proximal to a treatment location therein to seal the passageway leading to the body cavity. Methods for treating a body cavity include methods for delivering a radiation source to a body cavity while minimizing damaging irradiation of healthy tissue.

Abstract: Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices, sling application catheters, tissue dissectors/dilators, sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders, grasping devices, and balloon catheters are disclosed herein. Methods for using the preceding devices to stabilize the bladder neck or the urethral floor in order to maintain or improve urinary incontinence are also disclosed.

Abstract: An endoscopic surgical system has, in a hospital, multiple operating rooms A to J having anesthesia-apparatus related systems. Each of the anesthesia-apparatus related systems is connected to a hospital network managed by a server through a communication circuit. The anesthesia-apparatus related system is connected to an endoscopic system through a cable so as to communicate with each other interactively.

Abstract: A removable, resilient atraumatic sheath for arthroscopic instruments. The sheath covers sharp edges on the arthroscopic instrument, particularly the distal tip of the rigid cannula, and thereby protects tissue and objects near a surgical site from accidental trauma. The sheath may be provided in the form of an inflow/outflow sheath that allows a surgeon to irrigate and drain a surgical field without the use of a separate irrigation instrument.

Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting and transmitting medical and health-related data over a network are disclosed. A measuring device measures a user's physiological attribute and produces a first signal related thereto, which an integration system coupled to the measuring device receives and converts into a second signal for transmitting over the Internet. In accordance with one aspect of a preferred embodiment, the integration system is adapted to read the first signal as it is sent from the measuring device to its display. A communications system transmits the second signal over the Internet to a remote system using any of a variety of techniques known in the art. The remote system extracts the measured physiological attribute and other associated data from the second signal and populates a database. Preferably, a web-based portal provides access to the data for one or more users.