Drug eluting cochlear implants
    12.
    发明授权
    Drug eluting cochlear implants 有权
    药物洗脱耳蜗植入物

    公开(公告)号:US09162010B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-20

    申请号:US13284287

    申请日:2011-10-28

    Abstract: Drug delivery systems and biocompatible coatings for use with implantable stimulation devices such as cochlear implants have been developed. These drug delivery systems and coatings comprise polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers and copolymers. The drug delivery systems may be used to deliver pharmacologically active substances, for example, directly from a cochlear implant to the inner ear. The coatings can impart lubricity to cochlear devices for ease of insertion of the electrodes. In the preferred embodiment, the drug delivery system comprises a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, and in the most preferred embodiment, the PHA polymer comprises poly(4-hydroxybutyrate) (P(4HB)) or copolymer thereof. A particularly preferred embodiment is where the silicone sheath of the cochlear implant electrodes has been surface modified, and coated with P(4HB), and the P(4HB) either contains a pharmacologically active substance or has been coated with such a substance.

    Abstract translation: 已经开发了用于植入式刺激装置如耳蜗植入物的药物递送系统和生物相容性涂层。 这些药物递送系统和涂层包含聚羟基链烷酸酯(PHA)聚合物和共聚物。 药物递送系统可以用于将药理活性物质例如直接从耳蜗植入物递送到内耳。 涂层可以赋予耳蜗装置润滑性,便于插入电极。 在优选的实施方案中,药物递送系统包含聚羟基链烷酸酯聚合物,并且在最优选的实施方案中,PHA聚合物包含聚(4-羟基丁酸酯)(P(4HB))或其共聚物。 一个特别优选的实施方案是其中耳蜗植入电极的硅氧烷鞘被表面改性并且涂覆有P(4HB),并且P(4HB)含有药理学活性物质或已被这种物质包被。

    Method and apparatus for mobile context determination
    13.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for mobile context determination 审中-公开
    用于移动上下文确定的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150018013A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-15

    申请号:US14326674

    申请日:2014-07-09

    Applicant: David Martin

    Inventor: David Martin

    CPC classification number: H04W4/029 H04W4/027 H04W4/21

    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatus for generating a user's contextual information using a mobile or wearable device. In some embodiments, obtaining the user's contextual information comprises obtaining sensors information, and applying a transformation to the sensors signals, wherein the transformation to the sensors signals comprises the use of wavelets, and the sensors comprise an accelerometer.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了使用移动或可穿戴设备来生成用户的上下文信息的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中,获得用户的上下文信息包括获得传感器信息,以及对传感器信号应用变换,其中对传感器信号的变换包括使用小波,并且传感器包括加速度计。

    Networked air quality monitoring
    14.
    发明授权
    Networked air quality monitoring 有权
    联网空气质量监测

    公开(公告)号:US08907803B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-09

    申请号:US13737102

    申请日:2013-01-09

    Applicant: David Martin

    Inventor: David Martin

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuously monitoring residential air quality and providing a trend based analysis regarding various air pollutants are presented herein. The system comprises an air quality monitor located in a residential house, wherein the air quality monitor is configured to measure the level of an air pollutant. The system also includes a server that is communicatively coupled to the air quality monitor, wherein the server is configured to generate a unique environmental fingerprint associated with the residential house.

    Abstract translation: 本文介绍了连续监测住宅空气质量的系统,方法和非暂时的计算机可读介质,并提供了关于各种空气污染物的趋势分析。 该系统包括位于住宅中的空气质量监测器,其中空气质量监测器被配置为测量空气污染物的水平。 该系统还包括通信地耦合到空气质量监视器的服务器,其中服务器被配置为生成与住宅相关联的独特的环境指纹。

    Augmented reality system for re-casting a seminar with private calculations
    16.
    发明授权
    Augmented reality system for re-casting a seminar with private calculations 有权
    增强现实系统,通过私人计算重新举办研讨会

    公开(公告)号:US08644673B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-04

    申请号:US13325289

    申请日:2011-12-14

    Abstract: Computer-implemented techniques for viewing a recorded presentation are described. The techniques include receiving by one or more computers a request from a user to view a recorded presentation, retrieving, by one or more computing systems, a segment of the recorded presentation that is comprised of plural segments and information specifying times of occurrences of trigger events associated with corresponding segments in the recorded presentation, retrieving by the one or more computers private information of the user relevant to a first segment of the recorded presentation based on a first trigger event, generating, by the one or more computing systems, a re-cast first segment of the recorded presentation, with the re-cast first segment including the private information of the user, and sending by the one or more computing systems, the re-cast segment to a computing device associated with the user.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于查看记录的演示文稿的计算机实现的技术。 这些技术包括由一个或多个计算机接收来自用户的查看记录的呈现的请求,由一个或多个计算系统检索由多个段组成的所记录的呈现的片段以及指定触发事件的发生次数的信息 与所记录的演示文稿中的相应片段相关联,由所述一个或多个计算机根据所述第一触发事件检索与所述记录的演示文稿的第一片段有关的所述用户的私人信息,由所述一个或多个计算系统生成重新映射, 转录记录的演示文稿的第一片段,重播的第一片段包括用户的私有信息,以及由一个或多个计算系统将重播片段发送到与用户相关联的计算设备。

    Micromachined transducers and method of fabrication
    17.
    发明授权
    Micromachined transducers and method of fabrication 有权
    微机械传感器和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08329053B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-11

    申请号:US12623768

    申请日:2009-11-23

    CPC classification number: B81C1/00904 B81B2201/0271 H01L41/0805

    Abstract: In accordance with an illustrative embodiment, a method of fabricating a transducer is described. The method comprises providing a transducer over a first surface of a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a thickness. The method further comprises patterning a mask over a second surface. The mask comprises an opening for forming a scribe etch. The method comprises etching through the opening in the mask and into but not through the thickness of the substrate to provide the scribe etch.

    Abstract translation: 根据说明性实施例,描述了一种制造换能器的方法。 该方法包括在衬底的第一表面上提供换能器,其中衬底包括厚度。 该方法还包括在第二表面上图案化掩模。 掩模包括用于形成刻划蚀刻的开口。 该方法包括通过掩模中的开口蚀刻而不是通过衬底的厚度,以提供刻划蚀刻。

    DRUG ELUTING COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
    18.
    发明申请
    DRUG ELUTING COCHLEAR IMPLANTS 有权
    药物涂抹胶印

    公开(公告)号:US20120283666A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:US13284287

    申请日:2011-10-28

    Abstract: Drug delivery systems and biocompatible coatings for use with implantable stimulation devices such as cochlear implants have been developed. These drug delivery systems and coatings comprise polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers and copolymers. The drug delivery systems may be used to deliver pharmacologically active substances, for example, directly from a cochlear implant to the inner ear. The coatings can impart lubricity to cochlear devices for ease of insertion of the electrodes. In the preferred embodiment, the drug delivery system comprises a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, and in the most preferred embodiment, the PHA polymer comprises poly(4-hydroxybutyrate) (P(4HB)) or copolymer thereof. A particularly preferred embodiment is where the silicone sheath of the cochlear implant electrodes has been surface modified, and coated with P(4HB), and the P(4HB) either contains a pharmacologically active substance or has been coated with such a substance.

    Abstract translation: 已经开发了用于植入式刺激装置如耳蜗植入物的药物递送系统和生物相容性涂层。 这些药物递送系统和涂层包含聚羟基链烷酸酯(PHA)聚合物和共聚物。 药物递送系统可以用于将药理活性物质例如直接从耳蜗植入物递送到内耳。 涂层可以赋予耳蜗装置润滑性,便于插入电极。 在优选的实施方案中,药物递送系统包含聚羟基链烷酸酯聚合物,并且在最优选的实施方案中,PHA聚合物包含聚(4-羟基丁酸酯)(P(4HB))或其共聚物。 一个特别优选的实施方案是其中耳蜗植入电极的硅氧烷鞘被表面改性并且涂覆有P(4HB),并且P(4HB)含有药理学活性物质或已被这种物质包被。

    Heat Exchange Using Underground Water System
    19.
    发明申请
    Heat Exchange Using Underground Water System 审中-公开
    地下水系统换热

    公开(公告)号:US20120255706A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-11

    申请号:US13079841

    申请日:2011-04-05

    Abstract: In this disclosure, we have the following examples and teachings: A geothermal heating and or cooling system is introduced here which is deriving cooled or heated liquid via existing infrastructure of water pipe system in use for the houses and buildings, e.g. from the city water system or pipe network, or from the well water (or lake or river or sea or ocean or the like), piped or channeled to the buildings, through pipes or conduits or channels or closed enclosures. The system derives cooled liquid from existing underground infrastructure, including or for example, below-ground water pipes. The system gains a temperature advantage from the geothermal ground temperature, which remains roughly constant throughout the year in most regions. The system uses (e.g.) a storage tank to contain a working fluid and store thermal energy. In one example, multiple chambers and/or tanks are used for water heaters or coolers, with different connection and flow mechanisms. Other examples and designs are also discussed and shown here.

    Abstract translation: 在本公开中,我们具有以下示例和教导:在这里引入地热加热和/或冷却系统,其通过用于房屋和建筑物的水管系统的现有基础设施获得冷却或加热的液体,例如。 从城市供水系统或管网,或从井水(或湖泊或河流或海洋或海洋等),通过管道或管道或通道或封闭的封闭管道或引导到建筑物。 该系统从现有的地下基础设施中获得冷却液体,包括或例如地下水管。 该系统从地热温度获得温度优势,在大多数地区,全年大致保持不变。 该系统使用(例如)储罐来容纳工作流体并储存热能。 在一个示例中,多个室和/或罐用于具有不同连接和流动机构的热水器或冷却器。 其他的例子和设计也在这里讨论和展示。

    Micromachined horn
    20.
    发明授权
    Micromachined horn 有权
    微加工喇叭

    公开(公告)号:US08231795B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-31

    申请号:US12434092

    申请日:2009-05-01

    CPC classification number: H04R1/30 H01L27/20 H04R17/005 H04R2201/003 Y10T29/42

    Abstract: An acoustic device includes a transducer formed on a first surface of a substrate and an acoustic horn formed in the substrate by a dry-etching process through an opposing second surface of the substrate. The acoustic horn is positioned to amplify sound waves from the transducer and defines a non-linear cross-sectional profile.

    Abstract translation: 声学装置包括通过基板的相对的第二表面的干蚀刻工艺形成在基板的第一表面上的换能器和形成在基板中的声喇叭。 声喇叭被定位成放大来自换能器的声波并且限定非线性横截面轮廓。

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