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20120159131 | System and method for performing deterministic processing - A system and method is provided for performing deterministic processing on a non-deterministic computer system. In one example, the system forces execution of one or more computer instructions to execute within a constant execution time. A deterministic engine, if necessary, waits a variable amount of time to ensure that the execution of the computer instructions is performed over the constant execution time. Because the execution time is constant, the execution is deterministic and therefore may be used in applications requiring deterministic behavior. For example, such a deterministic engine may be used in automated test equipment (ATE) applications. | 06-21-2012 |
20160003892 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING PROCESSING IN A TESTING SYSTEM - System and methods can execute processes in a test system. A flexible platform may be provided for developing test programs for performing automated testing. For example, the tester and its instruments are isolated from the tester operating system, permitting any tester operating system to be used. In another example implementation, a user layer of the platform is isolated from the physical layer of the architecture, permitting hardware-independent test programs that can be created and used among different testers having different test hardware and software. In yet another implementation, execution of a test program is isolated from a tester platform operating system, permitting the test program to function independent from the tester platform. Functionality can be implemented on the platform such that functions are only added, and that existing links to functions are not broken, ensuring continued test system operation when new software, hardware and/or features are added to the platform. | 01-07-2016 |
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20090121836 | Systems and Methods for Determining Identity and Personal Assistance - Systems and methods are disclosed which relate to identification and reminding. A wireless communication device is mounted at a point of security such as a car. When a user wishes to enter or start the car, the wireless communication device detects nearby items through wireless communication. These items, which possess wireless transmitters, are compared with an internal database to determine the identity of the user. Once the identity has been determined, the user can then be reminded of missing items. | 05-14-2009 |
20100100486 | USER TERMINAL AND WIRELESS ITEM-BASED CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION SERVERS, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS - Credit card transaction authorization is performed using ad-hoc, short-range wireless links to obtain item identification information from items that include ad-hoc short range wireless link transmitters and that are carried by a user who is associated with a prospective credit card transaction. Authorization information for the prospective credit card transaction is generated based on the item identification information that was obtained. Location information for a wireless terminal that is associated with the user and/or Internet Protocol (IP) address information for a transaction terminal that is associated with the transaction may also be used. Related systems, devices and computer program products are also described. | 04-22-2010 |
20100228638 | USER TERMINAL AND WIRELESS ITEM-BASED CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION SERVERS, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS - Credit card transaction authorization is performed using ad-hoc, short-range wireless links to obtain item identification information from items that include ad-hoc short range wireless link transmitters and that are carried by a user who is associated with a prospective credit card transaction. Authorization information for the prospective credit card transaction is generated based on the item identification information that was obtained. Location information for a wireless terminal that is associated with the user and/or Internet Protocol (IP) address information for a transaction terminal that is associated with the transaction may also be used. Related systems, devices and computer program products are also described. | 09-09-2010 |
20150153909 | Multi-Orientation Mobile Device, Computer-Readable Storage Unit Therefor, and Methods for Using the Same - A multi-orientation mobile communication device having a first button positioned at the first side of device at a first relative positioning with respect to a second button on the first side and a third button positioned at a second side of the body at the first relative positioning with respect to a fourth button positioned on the second side. The device also includes instructions causing a processor to perform operations comprising determining that an orientation of the device has changed and reassigning, responsively, button characteristics based on relative positioning of the first through fourth buttons following the re-orientation. | 06-04-2015 |
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20090317487 | KITS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF RHINITIS - Kits providing a combination of one or more pharmaceutical information comprising one or more agent(s) for the treatment or alleviation of symptoms commonly associated with a cold and an immunonutritional composition comprising immunonutritional agent and methods of using these kits are described. The kits provide both the pharmaceutical agent(s) and the immunonutritional agent in a convenient form for administration. The kit typically includes instruction for coordinating the administration of the pharmaceutical formulation with the administration of the immunonutritional composition. The preferred immunonutritional agents are compounds that contain a pharmaceutically acceptable form of zinc, such as zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, zinc gluconate glycine, and zinc sulfate. Preferably the kit contains multiple dosage forms containing the immunonutritional composition. In the most preferred embodiment, the immunonutritional composition is in the form of a lozenge. Suitable pharmaceutical agents include but are not limited to antihistamines, decongestants, anticholinergics, antitussives, analgesics, mucolytics, expectorants, and combinations thereof. The pharmaceutical formulations may be in any suitable dosage form, including forms which provide controlled release of the pharmaceutical agent, including immediate, sustained, modified, delayed or pulsed release pharmacokinetic mechanism or a combination thereof. The combined treatment requires administration of both the pharmaceutical formulation(s) for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with a cold and the administration of the immunonutritional composition, which supplies nutritional support for the patient's innate immune response to the presence of infectious organisms. | 12-24-2009 |
20100169409 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING REMOTE DATA GATHERING AND MONITORING FOR DIAGNOSING, STAGING, AND TREATMENT OF PARKINSONS DISEASE, MOVEMENT AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, AND CHRONIC PAIN - This disclosure relates to early diagnosis and assessment tools for Parkinson's disease, movement disorder, neurological disease, and/or chronic pain, designed to drive innovation and to accelerate best Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, neurological disease, and chronic pain research. The present disclosure facilitates improved access to | 07-01-2010 |
20110280853 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS INFECTIONS AND FOR THE ERADICATION OR REDUCTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ON SURFACES - Compositions and methods for treating or preventing | 11-17-2011 |
20110280854 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OR THE PREVENTION OF E. COLI INFECTIONS AND FOR THE ERADICATION OR REDUCTION OF E. COLI SURFACES - Compositions and methods for treating or preventing | 11-17-2011 |
20120027848 | Enzyme Delivery Systems and Methods of Preparation and Use - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 02-02-2012 |
20120189703 | Enzyme Delivery Systems and Methods of Preparation and Use - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 07-26-2012 |
20130113129 | Enzyme Delivery Systems and Methods of Preparation and Use - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 05-09-2013 |
20140127184 | COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - Described herein are compositions which include digestive enzymes and which are formulated to reduce one or more symptoms of a neuropsychiatric disorder. Also described herein is a method for treating an individual with a neuropsychiatric disorder using digestive enzymes and their derivatives to alleviate the symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders. The method comprises administering to the individual an effective amount of digestive enzymes that are either naturally or recombinantly derived, or their derivatives, in an amount effective to reduce one or more symptoms of the neuropsychiatric disorder. | 05-08-2014 |
20140147500 | Preparation and Use of Combination Enzyme and Gastrointestinal Modulator Delivery Systems - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more digestive enzymes and one or more gastrointestinal modulators of acid are provided. The one or more digestive enzymes may be coated, e.g., with a lipid. Also disclosed are methods for their use and controlled delivery in treating individuals with neurological, behavioral, infectious, or genetic diseases or conditions susceptible to treatment with digestive enzymes. | 05-29-2014 |
20150147308 | COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - Described herein are compositions which include digestive enzymes and which are formulated to reduce one or more symptoms of a neuropsychiatric disorder. Also described herein is a method for treating an individual with a neuropsychiatric disorder using digestive enzymes and their derivatives to alleviate the symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders. The method comprises administering to the individual an effective amount of digestive enzymes that are either naturally or recombinantly derived, or their derivatives, in an amount effective to reduce one or more symptoms of the neuropsychiatric disorder. | 05-28-2015 |
20150150955 | Enzyme Delivery Systems and Methods of Preparation and Use - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 06-04-2015 |
20150246104 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OR THE PREVENTION OF E. COLI INFECTIONS AND FOR THE ERADICATION OR REDUCTION OF E. COLI SURFACES - Compositions and methods for treating or preventing | 09-03-2015 |
20150246105 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS INFECTIONS AND FOR THE ERADICATION OR REDUCTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ON SURFACES - Compositions and methods for treating or preventing | 09-03-2015 |
20150335589 | ENZYME DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 11-26-2015 |
20160045576 | Enzyme Delivery Systems and Methods of Preparation and Use - This invention relates to coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations. This invention further relates to methods of preparation and use of the systems, pharmaceutical compositions and preparations to treat persons having ADD, ADHD, autism, cystic fibrosis and other behavioral and neurological disorders. | 02-18-2016 |
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20100041759 | MULTI-PHASE RELEASE POTASSIUM GUAIACOLSULFONATE COMPOSITIONS - Formulations have been developed administering a guaiacolsulfonate salt, preferably potassium salt, in multi-phases. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation contains potassium guaiacolsulfonate in an immediate release (“IR”) form and a sustained or delayed release (“DR”) form and/or pulsed release (“PR”) form. In another embodiment, the potassium guaiacolsulfonate is released in a gradient, decreasing the side effects associated with rapidly elevated blood levels. In another embodiment, the drug is bound to an ion-exchange resin, which can be suspended in a liquid or incorporated into a matrix for delayed, sustained and/or pulsed release. Dosage unit forms may be tablets, gels, liquids, capsules, beads, microparticles, films or lozenges. Multi-phase delivery can also be achieved through the use of a kit that provides for dosage escalation. The formulations are useful in the treatment of one or more symptoms of coughs, colds, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses. The formulations are also useful in the treatment or relief of fibromyalgia, pain, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. | 02-18-2010 |
20100063084 | MULTI-PHASE RELEASE METHSCOPOLAMINE COMPOSITIONS - Formulations have been developed administering methscopolamine in multi-phases. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation contains methscopolamine in an immediate release. (“IR”) form and a sustained or delayed release (“DR”) form and/or poised release (“PR”) form. In another embodiment, the methscopolamine is released in a gradient, decreasing the side effects associated with rapidly elevated blood levels. In another embodiment the drug is bound to an ion-exchange resin, which can be suspended in a liquid or incorporated into a matrix for delayed, sustained and/or pulsed release. Dosage unit forms may be tablets, gels, liquids, capsules, beads, microparticles, films or lozenges. Multi-phase delivery can also be achieved through the use of a kit that provides for dosage escalation. This kit can be a blister pack or equivalent, wherein the drug is packaged so that a first dosage is taken, then sequentially larger dosages. The dosages can be the same in each unit, and instructions provided so that the correct dosage is obtained through the number of units and the time of administration or the dosages may be different, and the units ordered so dial the desired dosage administration profile is obtained when the patient takes the units in order as instructed. | 03-11-2010 |
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20120258149 | Methods and Compositions for the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza - This disclosure relates to the prevention and treatment of Influenza, and more particularly Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1, with the use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more digestive enzymes, such as pancreatic enzymes and porcine pancreatic enzymes. The disclosure further relates to the use of an individual's fecal chymotrypsin level as an indicator e.g., biomarker of whether an individual may be more susceptible to Influenza, e.g., Influenza A Subtype H1N1, and/or whether an individual will benefit from administration of the described pharmaceutical compositions. Use of the compositions as sanitizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, and detergents, e.g., to reduce or eradicate influenza virus present on living or inanimate surfaces is also contemplated. | 10-11-2012 |
20130202581 | ENZYME COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF FOR WOUND HEALING - Compositions and methods of using the compositions for wound healing are provided. The compositions include one or more digestive enzymes, for example, one or more protease, lipases, and amylases. The compositions can be formulated as topical pharmaceutical compositions and can be used for faster healing through stimulation of epidermal cells in the absence of scarring. The compositions may deposit a short term fibrosis and help prevent re-opening of wounds. The compositions may improve recruitment of white blood cells, thereby inducing or enhancing growth factor and immune system activation via an enzyme antibiotic effect. The compositions may enhance the epidermal integrity beyond that of the normal physiological restorative process. Application of the compositions may result in greater re-growth of hair on regions of wounds healed with enzyme and reduced alopecia. The compositions may be administered without causing allergic reactions and without causing biological damage or burns. | 08-08-2013 |
20130224172 | METHODS OF TREATING BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS OF NEUROLOGICAL AND MENTAL DISORDERS - Disclosed herein are methods of using coated digestive enzyme preparations and enzyme delivery systems and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the preparations for treatment of subjects having behavioral disorders, neurological disorders or mental health disorders. Disclosed herein are methods of treating core and non-core symptoms of behavioral disorders, neurological disorders or mental health disorders. Also disclosed herein are products for use in methods of treatment and methods of making the same. | 08-29-2013 |
20130323223 | METHODS OF TREATING CELIAC DISEASE - Described herein are compositions which include digestive enzymes and which are formulated to reduce one or more symptoms of celiac disease or a related disorder. Also described herein is a method for treating a subject with celiac disease or a related disorder using digestive enzymes and their derivatives to alleviate the symptoms of celiac disease or a related disorder. The method comprises administering to the individual an effective amount of digestive enzymes that are either naturally or recombinantly derived, or their derivatives, in an amount effective to reduce one or more symptoms of celiac disease or a related disorder. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090322160 | LOAD CONDITION CONTROLLED POWER STRIP - In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a method and circuit for reducing power consumption of a power strip is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a power strip is configured for reducing or eliminating power during idle mode by disengaging an outlet from power input. A power strip may include two or more outlets and two or more outlet circuits, with AC power input connected to the outlets through the outlet circuit(s), which may include a current transformer, a control circuit, and a switch. The current transformer secondary winding provides an output power level signal proportional to the outlet load. If behavior of the current transformer secondary winding indicates that the outlet is drawing substantially no power from the AC power input, the switch facilitates disengaging of the current transformer primary from the outlet. | 12-31-2009 |
20100314949 | LOAD CONDITION CONTROLLED POWER STRIP - In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a method and circuit for reducing power consumption of a power strip is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a power strip is configured for reducing or eliminating power during idle mode by disengaging an outlet from power input. A power strip may include two or more outlets and two or more outlet circuits, with AC power input connected to the outlets through the outlet circuit(s), which may include a current transformer, a control circuit, and a switch. The current transformer secondary winding provides an output power level signal proportional to the outlet load. If behavior of the current transformer secondary winding indicates that the outlet is drawing substantially no power from the AC power input, the switch facilitates disengaging of the current transformer primary from the outlet. | 12-16-2010 |
20110241443 | LOAD CONDITION CONTROLLED POWER STRIP - In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a method and circuit for reducing power consumption of a power strip is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a power strip is configured for reducing or eliminating power during idle mode by disengaging an outlet from power input. A power strip may include two or more outlets and two or more outlet circuits, with AC power input connected to the outlets through the outlet circuit(s), which may include a current transformer, a control circuit, and a switch. The current transformer secondary winding provides an output power level signal proportional to the outlet load. If behavior of the current transformer secondary winding indicates that the outlet is drawing substantially no power from the AC power input, the switch facilitates disengaging of the current transformer primary from the outlet. | 10-06-2011 |
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20080202940 | Electrodes With Increased Surface Area And Methods of Making - Disclosed herein, among other things, are high surface area electrodes and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of increasing the surface area of an electrode of an implantable medical device including immersing the electrode in an electrolyte solution and oxidatively removing material from the surface of the electrode. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of increasing the surface area of an electrode of an implantable medical device including immersing the electrode in an electrolyte solution and applying an oscillating electrical potential. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of manufacturing an implantable stimulation lead including welding an electrode to a conductor and increasing the surface area of the electrode by oxidatively removing a portion of the electrode surface. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 08-28-2008 |
20080249596 | MYOCARDIAL LEAD WITH FIXATION MECHANISM - The present invention is a myocardial lead attachment system for securing a distal end of a cardiac lead within a myocardium of a patient's heart and anchoring against an epicardium of the patient's heart. The system includes an anchor configured to advance in a first orientation and anchor against an epicardial surface in a second orientation and a tether having a proximal end and a distal end. The anchor is coupled to the distal end of the tether. The system includes a cardiac lead having a lead body, a lumen extending through the lead body, a conductive member, a proximal end, a distal end, and an electrode configured for stimulating the myocardium located at the distal end. The lead body and the lumen are configured such that the lead body can be threaded over the proximal end of the tether and slideably advanced over the tether toward the anchor during implantation. The system includes a fixation mechanism at the distal end of the cardiac lead. The fixation mechanism is adapted to collapse to a first configuration during implantation and deploy to a second configuration after implantation. | 10-09-2008 |
20110093026 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARDIORENAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - An implantable cardiorenal stimulator delivers cardiorenal stimulation in response to detection of decompensation associated with heart failure. The cardiorenal stimulation includes delivering renal stimulation pulses to promote diuresis and/or natriuresis and delivering cardiac stimulation pulses to enhance the diuretic and/or natriuretic effects of the renal stimulation pulses. | 04-21-2011 |
20120215294 | CORONARY VEIN LEADS HAVING PRE-FORMED BIASED PORTIONS FOR FIXATION - A lead having a pre-formed biased portion is adapted for implantation with a body vessel and for connection to a signal generator. The lead is constructed and arranged so that when it is implanted, the electrodes are biased toward a vessel wall by the preformed biased portion, which operates to fixate the lead against the vessel wall. | 08-23-2012 |
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20080263840 | MEMORIALIZATION CASKET - A casket comprises a casket shell, a casket lid closeable upon the shell, and a memorial shelf pivoted to the lid and movable to and between an extended position at which the shelf is adapted to support items of memorialization and a retracted position. | 10-30-2008 |
20110247134 | SIDERAIL ACCESSORY MODULE - A siderail assembly comprises a siderail and a removable module. The siderail has a siderail body and a grip portion. The grip portion includes a grip and a grip opening located between the grip and the siderail body. The removable module is removably coupled to the siderail such that the removable module is positionable substantially within the grip opening. The removable module includes a gas blower configured to direct a flow of gas at least one of toward and away from a person-support apparatus. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247135 | SIDERAIL POWER COMMUNICATION INTERFACE - A siderail assembly for a person support apparatus comprises a siderail body, a grip portion, and a power communication device. The siderail body includes a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface extending between the front surface and the back surface. The side surface defines a perimeter of the siderail body. The grip portion includes a siderail opening through a portion of the siderail body. The grip opening has an upper grip opening portion that cooperates with the side surface to define a grip. The power communication device is configured to communicate power wirelessly to a device in communication therewith. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247137 | Siderail Accessory Module - An apparatus comprises a housing and a communication system. The housing includes a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion has an engagement surface and a coupler configured to cooperate with a portion of a person-support apparatus to removably couple the housing to the person-support apparatus. The communication system includes at least one communication device coupled to the housing. The communication device is configured to at least one of transmit and receive at least one of a data signal and a power signal to/from the person-support apparatus and an external device. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248672 | SIDERAIL ACCESSORY CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging system comprises an accessory module and a charging system. The accessory module includes a housing with a coupling portion and a power source. The coupling portion includes an engagement surface and a coupler configured to removably couple the accessory module to a person-support apparatus. The power source is positioned within the housing and includes a recharging assembly. The charging station includes a docking portion configured to receive the accessory module and a charging assembly configured to communicate power to the recharging assembly. | 10-13-2011 |
20120311786 | EQUIPMENT HOLDER - A person-support apparatus comprises a frame a deck, and an equipment support. The deck is movably coupled to the frame and configured to support a person thereon. The equipment support is coupled to the deck and configured to move with the deck. The equipment support is configured to maintain its orientation with respect to the deck as the deck moves with respect to the frame. | 12-13-2012 |
20130135160 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY - An apparatus for providing data communication and power to a device located in a room having a power outlet is disclosed. The power outlet may be a standard AC outlet, for example. The apparatus includes a cable extending from the device and having a plug comprising a plug body. Prongs extend from the plug body and couple to the power outlet to receive power. A first near field communication antenna is carried by the plug body. A communication module has a second near field communication antenna and is located in the room in proximity to the plug. At least one of the first near field communication antenna and the second near field communication antenna communicates data wirelessly to the other of the first near field communication antenna and the second near field communication antenna. | 05-30-2013 |
20130253291 | Patient Support Apparatus With Redundant Identity Verification - A patient support apparatus includes one or more readers and/or sensing devices to receive data that can be use to verify the identity of persons or objects, such as patients, caregivers, and medications. The sensing devices may include, for example, a biometric sensor, a physiological sensor, a bar code reader, a camera, a microphone, or a combination thereof. The patient support apparatus may use identity verification information obtained from these devices for a number of different purposes, including, for example, managing the delivery of therapy, medication, or treatment to a patient associated with the patient support apparatus. | 09-26-2013 |
20140276504 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THE DETECTION OF INCONTINENCE OR OTHER MOISTURE, METHODS OF FLUID ANALYSIS, AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL SENSOR SYSTEMS - One embodiment of a method of interrogating a sensor to detect the presence of moisture on an occupant support comprises the steps of A) providing a moisture responsive sensor in a surveillance zone of the occupant support, the sensor being tuned to a center frequency; B) exciting the sensor with an electromagnetic signal having a frequency approximately equal to the center frequency; C) monitoring for a center frequency response from the sensor; D) comparing the center frequency response to an expected center frequency response; and E) if the center frequency response compares favorably to an expected center frequency response, issuing a first output consistent with the favorable comparison. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296755 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH DYNAMIC BAR CODE GENERATOR - A care system including a medical device, a mobile computing device, and a information system. The medical device configured to generate data graphics to transfer information from the medical device to the mobile computing device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140297327 | Universal Caregiver Interface - A care system includes a mobile communication device, a remote server, and a patient support system in communication with either or both of the mobile communication device and the remote server. The mobile communication device operates as a user interface for the patient support system. The remote server provides computing power for the patient support system for resource intensive computing tasks. A system for use in a healthcare facility includes patient care devices located in a patient room. The system also includes an application server located remotely from the patient room. The application server stores application software associated with each patient care device. The system further includes a universal caregiver interface situated in the patient room and in communication with the application server. The universal caregiver interface receives application software from the application server. The universal caregiver interface is then usable to control the operation of each of the plurality of patient care devices in accordance with the application software. | 10-02-2014 |
20150081335 | BED/ROOM/PATIENT ASSOCIATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150196442 | PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH EXERCISE FUNCTIONALITIES - Person support apparatuses with exercise functionalities are disclosed. In one embodiment, the person support apparatus may include a base frame and a primary support frame supported on the base frame. A carriage may be freely translatable at least between a head end of the primary support frame and a foot end of the primary support frame. A support surface may be supported on the carriage such that the support surface translates with the carriage. The support surface may include at least one support section which is collapsible in a length direction of the support surface. The at least one support section collapses as the carriage translates towards the foot end of the primary support frame. | 07-16-2015 |
20150216749 | Person Support Apparatuses With Selectively Coupled Foot Sections - Person support apparatuses with selectively coupled foot sections are disclosed. In one embodiment, the person support apparatus includes a base frame, a primary support frame supported on the base frame, and a foot section coupled to the primary support frame. The person support apparatus also includes a carriage that is freely translatable between a head end of the primary support frame and a foot end of the primary support frame, the carriage comprising a torso portion and a seat portion having a thigh segment and a gluteal segment. The person support apparatus further includes a selectable trunnion that selectively and severally couples the foot section to the primary support frame and the thigh segment of the seat portion. | 08-06-2015 |
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20130173863 | Memory Management Among Levels Of Cache In A Memory Hierarchy - Methods, apparatus, and product for memory management among levels of cache in a memory hierarchy in a computer with a processor operatively coupled through two or more levels of cache to a main random access memory, caches closer to the processor in the hierarchy characterized as higher in the hierarchy, including: identifying a line in a first cache that is preferably retained in the first cache, the first cache backed up by at least one cache lower in the memory hierarchy, the lower cache implementing an LRU-type cache line replacement policy; and updating LRU information for the lower cache to indicate that the line has been recently accessed. | 07-04-2013 |
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20140223143 | LOAD LATENCY SPECULATION IN AN OUT-OF-ORDER COMPUTER PROCESSOR - Load latency speculation in an out-of-order computer processor, including: issuing a load instruction for execution, wherein the load instruction has a predetermined expected execution latency; issuing a dependent instruction wakeup signal on an instruction wakeup bus, wherein the dependent instruction wakeup signal indicates that the load instruction will be completed upon the expiration of the expected execution latency; determining, upon the expiration of the expected execution latency, whether the load instruction has completed; and responsive to determining that the load instruction has not completed upon the expiration of the expected execution latency, issuing a negative dependent instruction wakeup signal on the instruction wakeup bus, wherein the negative dependent instruction wakeup signal indicates that the load instruction has not completed upon the expiration of the expected execution latency. | 08-07-2014 |
20140223144 | Load Latency Speculation In An Out-Of-Order Computer Processor - Load latency speculation in an out-of-order computer processor, including: issuing a load instruction for execution, wherein the load instruction has a predetermined expected execution latency; issuing a dependent instruction wakeup signal on an instruction wakeup bus, wherein the dependent instruction wakeup signal indicates that the load instruction will be completed upon the expiration of the expected execution latency; determining, upon the expiration of the expected execution latency, whether the load instruction has completed; and responsive to determining that the load instruction has not completed upon the expiration of the expected execution latency, issuing a negative dependent instruction wakeup signal on the instruction wakeup bus, wherein the negative dependent instruction wakeup signal indicates that the load instruction has not completed upon the expiration of the expected execution latency. | 08-07-2014 |
20150046682 | GLOBAL BRANCH PREDICTION USING BRANCH AND FETCH GROUP HISTORY - This disclosure includes a method for performing branch prediction by a processor having an instruction pipeline. The processor speculatively updates a global history register having fetch group history and branch history, fetches a fetch group of instructions, and assigns a global history vector to the instructions. The processor predicts any branches in the fetch group using the global history vector and a predictor, and evaluates whether the fetch group contains a predicted taken branch. If the fetch group contains a predicted taken branch, the processor flushes subsequently fetched instructions in the pipeline following the predicted taken branch, repairs the global history register to the global history vector, and updates the global history register based on branch prediction information. If the fetch group does not contain a predicted taken branch, the processor updates the global history register with a branch history value for each branch in the fetch group. | 02-12-2015 |
20150046691 | GLOBAL BRANCH PREDICTION USING BRANCH AND FETCH GROUP HISTORY - This disclosure includes a method for performing branch prediction by a processor having an instruction pipeline. The processor speculatively updates a global history register having fetch group history and branch history, fetches a fetch group of instructions, and assigns a global history vector to the instructions. The processor predicts any branches in the fetch group using the global history vector and a predictor, and evaluates whether the fetch group contains a predicted taken branch. If the fetch group contains a predicted taken branch, the processor flushes subsequently fetched instructions in the pipeline following the predicted taken branch, repairs the global history register to the global history vector, and updates the global history register based on branch prediction information. If the fetch group does not contain a predicted taken branch, the processor updates the global history register with a branch history value for each branch in the fetch group. | 02-12-2015 |
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