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20150283034 | Portable Pill Crushing and Mixing Device - A pill crushing and mixing device crushes a pill, and then mixes the resultant fine particles with a fluid to form a palatable mixture. The subsequent mixture can pour from an open end of the device, and be ingested without bad taste or large indigestible composition of a whole pill. The device is generally lightweight, portable, and separates into two separate housings for cleaning and maintenance. An upper housing includes an upper blade and a lower blade that simultaneously rotate to create a synergy that optimizes crushing the pill, and mixing of the resultant fine particles and fluid. Blade beveled edges grind the pill and guide the mixture towards a base end and a sidewall for further mixing capacity. An upper gear and a lower gear transmit torque to the blades. A lower housing includes a safety switch motor, and circuitry. A handle enhances manipulation of the device. | 10-08-2015 |
20150350811 | Bluetooth Broadcasting System and Method - A Bluetooth broadcasting system uses Bluetooth technology to deliver content between communication devices in a common network. The content is delivered and received publicly, anonymously, or selectively with codes. The content includes emergency broadcasts, nonemergency broadcasts, or personal broadcasts. The type of content dictates how the content is delivered. For example, an emergency broadcast is publicly delivered from a victim to all communication devices having the software application and Bluetooth enabled. While a personal message is delivered from a sender to a recipient who share a unique and private code. A range module enables public safety personnel to set a desired range for emergency messages. A code module displays to recipients to select a correct code for receiving a nonemergency and personal message. An information level module enables a sender to set the amount of personal and contact information to be delivered. The messages can be recorded, saved, and sent. | 12-03-2015 |
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20120084353 | ONLINE WAITING ROOM SYSTEM, METHOD & COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets forth a system, method and computer program product which may include providing an online waiting room and gatekeeper for controlling access to users in a plurality of tiered classification standby lines, seeking access to an online event. | 04-05-2012 |
20130013778 | ONLINE WAITING ROOM SYSTEM, METHOD & COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets forth a system, method and computer program product which may include providing an online waiting room and gatekeeper for controlling access to users in a plurality of tiered classification standby lines, seeking access to an online event. | 01-10-2013 |
20130123002 | APP RATING SYSTEM - A technique to automatically provide assistance with the selection of an app for an electronic game is described. An apparatus may comprise an app rating application arranged to receive as input game performance information representing gameplay of an electronic game. The app rating application may process the game performance information and output an app rating indicator of an app corresponding to the app identifier parameter based on the performance information to assist a user in selecting the app. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123956 | INFORMATION TYPES FOR AN APP RATING SYSTEM - A technique to automatically provide assistance with the selection of an app for an electronic game is described. An apparatus may comprise an app rating application arranged to receive as input game performance information representing gameplay of an electronic game. The app rating application may process the game performance information and output an app rating indicator of an app corresponding to the app identifier parameter based on the performance information to assist a user in selecting the app. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123957 | APP RATING SYSTEM - A technique to automatically provide assistance with the selection of an app for an electronic game is described. An apparatus may comprise an app rating application arranged to receive as input game performance information representing gameplay of an electronic game. The app rating application may process the game performance information and output an app rating indicator of an app corresponding to the app identifier parameter based on the performance information to assist a user in selecting the app. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123958 | INFORMATION TYPES FOR AN APP RATING SYSTEM - A technique to automatically provide assistance with the selection of an app for an electronic game is described. An apparatus may comprise an app rating application arranged to receive as input game performance information representing gameplay of an electronic game. The app rating application may process the game performance information and output an app rating indicator of an app corresponding to the app identifier parameter based on the performance information to assist a user in selecting the app. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-16-2013 |
20140018135 | FANTASY EVENT CONTENT SELECTION SYSTEM - An entertainment content personalization system is described. A method may comprise receiving fantasy data; generating rankings of event content based on the fantasy data and content data associated with the event content; and presenting event content selected based on the rankings on a user interface. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-16-2014 |
20140033081 | CONTENT PERSONALIZATION SYSTEM - A sports content personalization system is described. A method may comprise receiving sports content at a server computing device, the sports content associated with content data related to subject matter of the sports content; generating a user profile comprising user data, the user data indicating one or more sports content interests; and presenting personalized sports content on a user interface comprising sports content selected based on the user data and the content data, the user interface presented on a display of a client computing device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-30-2014 |
20140172138 | INFORMATION TYPES FOR AN APP RATING SYSTEM - A technique to automatically provide assistance with the selection of an app for an electronic game is described. An apparatus may comprise an app rating application arranged to receive as input game performance information representing gameplay of an electronic game. The app rating application may process the game performance information and output an app rating indicator of an app corresponding to the app identifier parameter based on the performance information to assist a user in selecting the app. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-19-2014 |
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20130166047 | FANTASY OPEN PLATFORM ENVIRONMENT - A fantasy server application may comprise a platform generator component to generate a resource document with a host segment arranged to present a host resource document and a guest segment arranged to present a guest resource document, a host manager component to send a request to generate the host resource document with fantasy content from a fantasy content database to a host server program, receive a response with the host resource document, and add the host resource document to the host segment, and a guest manager component to generate a guest reference for use by a client device, the guest reference arranged to refer the client device to a guest server program arranged to generate the guest resource document with fantasy content from the fantasy content database, and add the guest reference to the guest server program to the guest segment. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166693 | FANTASY OPEN PLATFORM ENVIRONMENT - A fantasy server application may comprise a platform generator component to generate a resource document with a host segment arranged to present a host resource document and a guest segment arranged to present a guest resource document, a host manager component to send a request to generate the host resource document with fantasy content from a fantasy content database to a host server program, receive a response with the host resource document, and add the host resource document to the host segment, and a guest manager component to generate a guest reference for use by a client device, the guest reference arranged to refer the client device to a guest server program arranged to generate the guest resource document with fantasy content from the fantasy content database, and add the guest reference to the guest server program to the guest segment. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167162 | INTEGRATION OF CLIENT SIDE APPLICATIONS INTO A FANTASY OPEN PLATFORM ENVIRONMENT - Techniques to integrate client side applications into a fantasy open platform environment are disclosed. A server processor component operating within the fantasy open platform environment may be operative to provide application programming interface (API) data of the client side application code to the fantasy open platform environment. The client side application may be independent from the fantasy open platform environment. Hooks may be created to allow embedding of the client side application code on the fantasy open platform environment web pages wherein the client side application code identifies on which of the fantasy open platform environment web pages the client side application code runs. A client side application executing on a client browser may be allowed to access resources of the fantasy open platform environment over a network connection. | 06-27-2013 |
20140045597 | APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER TESTING SYSTEM - An application development center system is described. A method may comprise receiving an application at a server computing device; accessing test data from one or more data sources; testing the application within a development environment resident on the server computing device utilizing the test data; and presenting test results on a user interface accessible by a client computing device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-13-2014 |
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20150127898 | SYSTEM AND MEMORY CONTROLLER FOR INTERRUPTIBLE MEMORY REFRESH - A refresh command is communicated to a memory device to initiate an interruptible refresh which contains multiple segment refreshes separated by interrupt boundaries. A command is communicated to the memory device before execution of a segment refresh and the segment refresh is delayed at an interrupt boundary. Alternatively, a first number of commands in a queue is determined. A first number of segment refreshes to execute is determined based on the first number of commands. The first number of segment refreshes to execute is communicated to the memory device to cause execution of the first number of segment refreshes. A second number of commands in the queue is determined. A second number of segment refreshes to execute is determined based on the second number of commands. The second number of segment refreshes to execute is communicated to the memory device to cause execution of the second number of segment refreshes. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127899 | MEMORY DEVICE FOR INTERRUPTIBLE MEMORY REFRESH - A refresh command is received from a memory controller. An interruptible refresh containing multiple segment refreshes is initiated. The segment refreshes are separated by interrupt boundaries. A command is received before execution of a segment refresh. The first command is executed and execution of the first segment refresh is delayed at a first interrupt boundary. Alternatively, a first number of segment refreshes to execute is received from a memory controller. The received first number of segment refreshes is executed. A second number of segment refreshes to execute is received from a memory controller. The received second number of segment refreshes is executed. No segment refreshes are executed between the execution of the first number of segment refreshes and the execution of the second number of segment refreshes. | 05-07-2015 |
20150213853 | IMPLEMENTING SIMULTANEOUS READ AND WRITE OPERATIONS UTILIZING DUAL PORT DRAM - A method, system and memory controller are provided for implementing simultaneous read and write operations in a memory subsystem utilizing a dual port Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) configuration. A DRAM includes a first partition and a second partition. A memory controller determines if memory requirements are above or below a usage threshold. If the memory requirements are below the usage threshold, the memory is partitioned into a read buffer and a write buffer, with writes going to the write buffer and reads coming from the read buffer, data being transferred from the write buffer to the read buffer through an Error Correction Code (ECC) engine. If the memory requirements are above the usage threshold, the entire memory is used for reads and writes. | 07-30-2015 |
20150213854 | IMPLEMENTING SIMULTANEOUS READ AND WRITE OPERATIONS UTILIZING DUAL PORT DRAM - A method, system and memory controller are provided for implementing simultaneous read and write operations in a memory subsystem utilizing a dual port Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) configuration. A DRAM includes a first partition and a second partition. A memory controller determines if memory requirements are above or below a usage threshold. If the memory requirements are below the usage threshold, the memory is partitioned into a read buffer and a write buffer, with writes going to the write buffer and reads coming from the read buffer, data being transferred from the write buffer to the read buffer through an Error Correction Code (ECC) engine. If the memory requirements are above the usage threshold, the entire memory is used for reads and writes. | 07-30-2015 |
20150278005 | IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED RELIABILITY OF SYSTEMS UTILIZING DUAL PORT DRAM - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing enhanced reliability of memory subsystems utilizing a dual port Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) configuration. The DRAM configuration includes a first buffer and a second buffer, each buffer including a validity counter. The validity counter for a receiving buffer is incremented as each respective data row from a transferring buffer is validated through Error Correction Code (ECC), Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) logic and transferred to the receiving buffer, while the validity counter for the transferring buffer is decremented. Data are read from or written to either the first buffer or the second buffer based upon a respective count value of the validity counters. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278086 | IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED RELIABILITY OF SYSTEMS UTILIZING DUAL PORT DRAM - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing enhanced reliability of memory subsystems utilizing a dual port Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) configuration. The DRAM configuration includes a first buffer and a second buffer, each buffer including a validity counter. The validity counter for a receiving buffer is incremented as each respective data row from a transferring buffer is validated through Error Correction Code (ECC), Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) logic and transferred to the receiving buffer, while the validity counter for the transferring buffer is decremented. Data are read from or written to either the first buffer or the second buffer based upon a respective count value of the validity counters. | 10-01-2015 |
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20110101091 | INTERCHANGE OPTIMIZATION FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for interchange optimization for payment processing. In an embodiment of the invention, an interchange optimization method for payment processing can include receiving a transaction profile for a proposed transaction as payment for a purchase by a purchaser from a merchant at a card processing terminal configured to identify a card number for a card. The method further can include determining a card association for the card number and retrieving criteria for a lowest interchange rate for the card association. The method yet further can include prompting the merchant to provide data required by the retrieved criteria and assembling a transaction for the proposed transaction with the required data. Finally, the method can include routing the assembled transaction to a selected payment processor. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101092 | BIN ROUTING FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and computer program product for bank identification number (BIN) routing. In an embodiment of the invention, a BIN routing method can include receiving a transaction profile for a proposed transaction as payment for a purchase by a purchaser from a merchant at a card processing terminal configured to identify a card number for a card. A BIN can be extracted from the card number a financial institution can be determined from a list of financial institutions pre-specified to be related to the BIN. Thereafter, the proposed transaction can be routed to the determined financial institution related to the BIN. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106609 | ELECTRONIC COUPONING FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for electronic couponing for payment processing. In an embodiment of the invention, an electronic couponing method for payment processing can include receiving a transaction profile for a proposed transaction as payment for a purchase by a purchaser from a merchant at a card processing terminal configured to identify a card number for a card. The method also can include presenting a coupon in the card processing terminal responsive to the transaction profile. Yet further, the method can include prompting the purchaser to redeem the coupon through the card processing terminal. Finally, the method can include reducing a payment amount for the proposed transaction if the purchaser redeems the coupon through the card processing terminal and routing the proposed transaction to a payment processor for payment processing. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106638 | CASH MANAGEMENT OPTIMIZATION FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for cash management optimization method for payment processing. In an embodiment of the invention, a cash management optimization method for payment processing can include receiving a transaction profile for a proposed transaction as payment for a purchase by a purchaser from a merchant at a card processing terminal configured to identify a card number for a card. The method further can include comparing the transaction profile to merchant-specified preferences mapping different transaction profiles to different payment processors. A payment processor for the proposed transaction can be selected based upon the comparison of the transaction profile to the merchant-specified preferences. Thereafter, the proposed transaction can be routed over a computer communications network to the selected payment processor for payment processing. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106695 | PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and computer program product for least cost routing in payment processing. In an embodiment of the invention, a payment processing method can include receiving a transaction profile for a proposed transaction as payment for a purchase by a purchaser from a merchant at a card processing terminal configured to identify a card number for a card. The method further can include computing a cost of processing the proposed transaction for each of multiple different payment processors based upon the received transaction profile. The method yet further can include selecting one of the different payment processors corresponding to a lowest cost of processing computed for the received transaction profile. Finally, the method can include routing the proposed transaction to the selected one of the different payment processors. | 05-05-2011 |
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20110051679 | System and Method for Dynamic Allocation of Spectrum - A communication system is provided for transmitting video, audio, and data content between two or more nodes of a communications network comprised party of twisted pair links. Also provided, is a telecommunication system for transmitting spectrum, comprising transmission bandwidths that carry signals such as, video, audio, data and other services, over twisted pairs of telephone wires. Such system being adapted for dynamic assignment and management of frequency bands of spectrum over twisted pair links. | 03-03-2011 |
20110122890 | Machine, Program Product, and Computer-Implemented Methods for a Hybrid Command Management Aggregator - A machine, program product, and method for enabling interoperable and low-latency networking among service devices. The machine, program product and methods perform the tasks of automatically matching, upon the receipt of the incoming data transmission, the data transmission to a plurality of analog device protocols to determine the necessary instructions and transmission media to command and control the plurality of analog service devices according to the data transmission or a plurality of digital device protocols to determine the necessary instructions and transmission media to command and control the plurality of digital service devices according to the data transmission, determining an outgoing transmission media for the incoming data transmission, constructing outgoing data transmissions between any of the analog service devices and any of the digital service devices responsive to the matching of the analog and digital device protocols and the identification of the outgoing transmission media, and dynamically allocating frequency spectrum for data transmissions between any of the analog service devices and any of the digital service devices, the dynamic allocation being responsive to any of a service type, service demand, and quality of service threshold for the outgoing transmission media and digital and analog device protocols. | 05-26-2011 |
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20120236913 | System and Method for Dynamic Allocation of Spectrum - Embodiments of a communication device and a communication system are provided to allow transmitting video, audio, and data content between two or more nodes of a communications network comprised party of twisted pair links. Also provided, is an embodiment of a telecommunication system for transmitting spectrum, comprising transmission bandwidths that carry signals such as, video, audio, data and other services, over twisted pairs of telephone wires. Such a system being adapted for dynamic assignment and management of frequency bands of spectrum over twisted pair links. | 09-20-2012 |
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20090139943 | STANDARD AND TRACK SHELVING SYSTEMS - A shelving system according to an exemplary embodiment generally includes at least one track and at least one standard. The standard may include an end portion slidably receivable within an opening of the track, such that the position of the standard relative to the track is slidably adjustable along the track. The shelving system may also include one or more of the following, such as a shelving bracket, a hang rod assembly for supporting a hang rod from the shelving bracket, at least one mounting screw, and/or at least one locking member. When in the locked position, the locking member may releasably lock in place a portion of a shelf at least partially supported by the shelving bracket. The mounting screw may have a slotted head with an axial groove. | 06-04-2009 |
20110017884 | SHELVING END BRACKETS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PIECES FOR SUPPORTING HANG RODS OF DIFFERENT SIZES - According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the walls of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface. | 01-27-2011 |
20120145661 | SHELVING END BRACKETS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PIECES FOR SUPPORTING HANG RODS OF DIFFERENT SIZES - According to various aspects of the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods for supporting hang rods and shelves from support surfaces, such as the walls of a closet or cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a pair of end brackets and a plurality of different pairs of interchangeable pieces configured to be selectively coupled to the pair of end brackets. Each pair of interchangeable pieces when selectively coupled to the end brackets, respectively, is operable for supporting a different hang rod from the support surface when the end brackets are coupled to the support surface. | 06-14-2012 |
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20160067606 | Methods and Systems for Asynchronous Gaming and Progressive Simulation - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for asynchronous gaming and progressive simulation of strategy game results derived from user input are disclosed. Using an application for a user device, such as a smart phone or tablet, users taking on offensive and defensive roles, respectively, choose respective offensive and defensive strategy definitions, and variations thereof, which may be displayed on the user device. Selected data pertaining to each strategy definition is transferred between the offensive and defensive users. The offensive and defensive strategy definitions are then integrated and simulated at a simulation engine. After simulation is complete, animations associated with and results of the simulation are provided to users along with optional commentary regarding the interaction and result of simulation. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067607 | Methods and Systems for Asynchronous Football Gaming and Progressive Simulation - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for asynchronous American Football gaming and progressive simulation of football game results derived from user input are disclosed. Using an application for a user device, such as a smart phone or tablet, users choose football formations, plays, and variations thereof, which may be displayed on the user device. Selected data is transferred between a user in an offensive role and user in a defensive role pertaining to football formations, plays and schemes thereof. Offensive and defensive play definitions are then integrated and simulated at a simulation engine. After simulation is complete, animations associated with and results of the simulation are provided to users along with optional play by play commentary. | 03-10-2016 |
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20140220203 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE GAS MEDIUM INSIDE A CONTAINER - A device for controlling the composition inside a shipping/storage container for produce, such as bananas, is disclosed. Such atmospheric control is particularly important when dealing with the ripening of respiring fruit. The device comprises a chamber surrounded by an outer wall, at least a portion of that wall made up of a selectively gas-permeable membrane which is in communication with the outside atmosphere. The chamber also includes at least two channels which are connected to the container: one which transmits gas form the chamber to the container, and one which transmits gas from the container to the chamber. | 08-07-2014 |
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20140272876 | Birthing Simulation Devices, Systems, and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the fetal patient simulator an internal support structure that includes a head, spinal components, left arm components, right arm components, left leg components, and right leg components with a continuous silicon skin layer covering the internal support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272877 | Birthing Simulation Devices, Systems, and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are disclosed. In some instances, a patient simulator system is provided that includes a maternal patient simulator and a fetal patient simulator. The maternal patient simulator includes an internal chamber sized to receive the fetal patient simulator and a birthing mechanism disposed within the internal chamber configured to translate and rotate the fetal patient simulator with respect to the maternal patient simulator to simulate a birth. In some instances, the fetal patient simulator an internal support structure that includes a head, spinal components, left arm components, right arm components, left leg components, and right leg components with a continuous silicon skin layer covering the internal support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
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20110207102 | Interactive Education System for Teaching Patient Care - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include at least one simulated finger that is configured to interface with a pulse oximeter to simulate an oxygen saturation of the patient simulator. In some instances, the simulated finger is further configured to interface with the pulse oximeter to simulate a pulse rate of the patient simulator. In some embodiments, the simulated finger may be calibrated to accurately interface with a particular pulse oximeter. Methods of utilizing the patient simulator systems, including the simulated finger for interfacing with a pulse oximeter, are also provided. | 08-25-2011 |
20120214144 | Lung Compliance Simulation System and Associated Methods - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include a lung compliance simulation system in some instances. In that regard, the lung compliance system is configured to be used with an external ventilator, including positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and assisted-control ventilation. In some instances, the lung compliance system includes a lung compartment, a simulated lung positioned within the lung compartment, where the lung compartment defines an available volume for the simulated lung to expand into and where the available volume for the simulated lung to expand into is adjustable to control a compliance of the simulated lung. | 08-23-2012 |
20140051052 | Lung Compliance Simulation System and Associated Methods - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include a lung compliance simulation system in some instances. In that regard, the lung compliance system is configured to be used with an external ventilator, including positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and assisted-control ventilation. In some instances, the lung compliance system includes a lung compartment, a simulated lung positioned within the lung compartment, where the lung compartment defines an available volume for the simulated lung to expand into and where the available volume for the simulated lung to expand into is adjustable to control a compliance of the simulated lung. | 02-20-2014 |
20150079569 | Lung Compliance Simulation System and Associated Methods - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include a lung compliance simulation system in some instances. In that regard, the lung compliance system is configured to be used with an external ventilator, including positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and assisted-control ventilation. In some instances, the lung compliance system includes a lung compartment, a simulated lung positioned within the lung compartment, where the lung compartment defines an available volume for the simulated lung to expand into and where the available volume for the simulated lung to expand into is adjustable to control a compliance of the simulated lung. | 03-19-2015 |
20160055768 | Lung Compliance Simulation System and Associated Methods - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include a lung compliance simulation system in some instances. In that regard, the lung compliance system is configured to be used with an external ventilator, including positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and assisted-control ventilation. In some instances, the lung compliance system includes a lung compartment, a simulated lung positioned within the lung compartment, where the lung compartment defines an available volume for the simulated lung to expand into and where the available volume for the simulated lung to expand into is adjustable to control a compliance of the simulated lung. | 02-25-2016 |