Abstract:
One aspect relates to at least a portion of at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizer, imager, or information provider configured to receive an at least one Compton scattered X-ray that has scattered through a substantial scattering depth range to one or more substantial prescribed scattering depths within an at least one matter of an at least a portion of an individual based at least in part on a set of scattering characteristics, the set of scattering characteristics at least partially corresponding to the at least one matter of the least the portion of the individual; the at least the portion of the at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizer, imager, or information provider being configured for providing an at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information providing through one or more visualization, imaging, or information providing depth ranges to one or more visualization, imaging, or information providing prescribed depths into the at least one matter of the least the portion of the individual.
Abstract:
A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request.
Abstract:
Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance.
Abstract:
A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of states of a mobile device using the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device is configured to provide electrical current. The method also includes providing a microchannel thermal control system for the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to alter the temperature at least portions of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to flow a fluid through the microchannels and the fluid to receive heat generated by the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The method further includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and is configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller.
Abstract:
A garment may be configured with one or more sensors and circuitry to communicate information related to a physiological condition to the user.
Abstract:
A system and method for producing surface deformations on a surface of a body. The system and method relate to changing the convective heat transfer coefficient for a surface. The system includes a first surface being a surface of a body exposed to a fluid flow and at least one actuator affecting deformation of the first surface. The system also includes a control system providing control commands to the at least one actuator, the control commands configured to change deformations on the first surface in order to change the convective heat transfer coefficient of the first surface. Further, the system includes a sensor providing environmental characteristic information to the control system.
Abstract:
Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request.
Abstract:
For example, and without limitation, an embodiment of the subject matter described herein includes a computer-implemented method. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data indicative of a healthcare service provided to a particular patient. The received data includes at least one of data indicative of an activity within a proximity of the patient, or data inputted by the patient and relevant to determining an aspect of the healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes converting the received data into information indicative of one or more units of service. The computer-implemented method includes estimating probable fees and costs incurred to date in providing the healthcare service. The estimating is responsive to the information indicative of units of healthcare service provided to the patient. The computer-implemented method includes outputting information indicative of the probable fees and costs incurred to date providing the healthcare service.
Abstract:
For example, and without limitation, an embodiment of the subject matter described herein includes a computer-implemented method. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving a request for information indicative of future fees and costs to be incurred by a particular patient presently undergoing a healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data at least partially indicative of the healthcare service provided to the patient. The computer-implemented method includes forecasting probable future fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service. The forecasting is responsive to the received data and a characteristic of the healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes identifying an efficacious alternative healthcare service option. The computer-implemented method includes outputting in substantially real time information indicative of the forecasted probable future fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service to the patient and the efficacious alternative healthcare service option.