摘要:
Methods and circuits for controlling LEDs are disclosed. In one embodiment, the light emitting diode (LED) integrated circuit controller includes a voltage regulator circuit configured to operate with an alternating current (AC) power source, where the voltage regulator circuit includes a depletion device configured to receive a varying AC voltage and to generate a unregulated voltage, and a band gap voltage reference circuit configured to received the unregulated voltage and to generate a substantially constant direct current (DC) voltage. The LED integrated circuit controller further includes a current setting circuit configured to receive the substantially constant DC voltage and to provide a substantially constant direct current to drive a series of light emitting diodes, and a second depletion device configured to protect the LED integrated circuit controller from external high voltages.
摘要:
A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads a medication order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, and dynamically adjust) medication order performance. The medical device wirelessly receives a patient ID to automatically associate with the patient. During delivery, the medical device caches an updated drug library to replace an existing one. The medical device displays a patient picture for validation. The MMU evaluates the performance of medical devices and caregivers based medical device feedback. The MMU adjusts the output of medical device information conveyed to a caregiver.
摘要:
A power FET and a replica FET on a semiconductor chip coupled to a logic control circuit on a second semiconductor chip within a single housing. A power FET and a scaled down replica of the power FET are disposed on a semiconductor chip. The power FET is used as a switch to couple a DC power source to a load. A fraction of the power FET drain current passes through the replica FET and an external resistance. When the voltage across the external resistance exceeds a maximum value based upon the maximum allowable power FET drain current, the logic control circuit enters into a pulsed gate (PG) mode of operation. The first step in the PG mode is to switch both FETs into a non-conducting state for a predefined period of time. After this time period, a ramp voltage applied between gate and source of both FETs will switch them back into a current conducting state while holding the power FET drain current below its upper limit in the presence of a high capacitance load. If the voltage across the external resistance increases above the maximum, the PG mode of operation continues. PG mode of operation ceases and normal operation follows when the external resistance voltage remains below the established maximum. The combination of predefined nonconducting time and maximum drain current ensures operation of the power FET below maximum power dissipation limits. The PG mode of operation eliminates the need for additional temperature and thermal control circuits.
摘要:
An alignment frame for affixing a sensor configured to measure one or more alignment angles to a wheel of a vehicle can include a pair of arms configured to contact a tire mounted on the wheel to support the alignment frame, a center base configured to receive a first bar, a second bar, and a third bar orthogonally aligned in a linear alignment such that the first bar is at ninety degrees from the horizontal axis defined by the second and the third bar, and a spacer positioned on each of the first, second, and third bars and configured to align the bars with a face of the rim so as to center the center base with respect to the rim of the wheel. The center base can receive a mounting portion of the sensor to center the sensor with the respect to the rim of the wheel.
摘要:
Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitors and actuation components and related methods are provided. A MEMS variable capacitor can include first and second feed lines extending substantially parallel to one another. Further, MEMS variable capacitors can include first and second capacitive plates being spaced apart from the first and second feed lines. The first and second capacitive plates can be separately movable with respect to at least one of the first and second feed lines for varying the capacitance between the first and second feed lines over a predetermined capacitance range.
摘要:
Systems and methods for synchronizing verification data in a distributed database including client and server databases. The server database may exchange verification data regarding one-time passwords to multiple client databases. An update to the server database may be initiated based on information stored in the client database by pushing updated verification information from the client database to the server database via an SSL tunnel. An update to the client database may be initiated based on information stored in the server database by pulling updated verification data from the server database to the client database via an SSL tunnel. The client database and the server database may include a two-dimensional data field including the verification data and an associated key identifier, and a site ID. The site ID may include a unique identifier to identify the respective database in which it is included. The data field may include a sequence number assigned to each row of data that increases every time the row of information is updated. The client database and the server database may also include a replication tracking table including a record of the last known update to a remote database. Data fields that require updating may be determined based on the site ID and a comparison of the sequence numbers from the replication tracking table and the server's database.
摘要:
The disclosed subject matter provides a system, computer readable storage medium, and a method providing an audio and textual transcript of a communication. A conferencing services may receive audio or audio visual signals from a plurality of different devices that receive voice communications from participants in a communication, such as a chat or teleconference. The audio signals representing voice (speech) communications input into respective different devices by the participants. A translation services server may receive over a separate communication channel the audio signals for translation into a second language. As managed by the translation services server, the audio signals may be converted into textual data. The textual data may be translated into text of different languages based the language preferences of the end user devices in the teleconference. The translated text may be further translated into audio signals.
摘要:
The present invention provides a method of decreasing side effects in a human or animal cancer patient due to radiation therapy or chemotherapy. With this method, methionine enkephalin is administered to the patient at least one time per week for a first time period, where the first time period is at least three weeks. In one embodiment, the first time period is one or two months. Methionine enkephalin is then administered to the patient one time per month for a second time period, where the second time period is at least one month, and where the second time period is consecutive to the first time period. In one embodiment, the total term of methionine enkephalin treatment is at least six months. Methionine enkephalin may be administered to the patient at the same time as, before, or after administration of radiation or chemotherapy.
摘要:
A medication management system (MMS) includes a medication management unit (MMU) associated with a medical device. The MMU downloads a medication order to the medical device only if information from a first input matches information from a second input. The medical device receives delivery information only from the MMU. The medication order is performed only after delivery data validation. The MMU also determines drug-drug incompatibility. The MMU can modulate (start, stop, and dynamically adjust) medication order performance. The medical device wirelessly receives a patient ID to automatically associate with the patient. During delivery, the medical device caches an updated drug library to replace an existing one. The medical device displays a patient picture for validation. The MMU evaluates the performance of medical devices and caregivers based medical device feedback. The MMU adjusts the output of medical device information conveyed to a caregiver.