FORECASTING FEES AND COSTS TO COMPLETE DELIVERY OF A HEALTHCARE SERVICE TO A PATIENT
    835.
    发明申请
    FORECASTING FEES AND COSTS TO COMPLETE DELIVERY OF A HEALTHCARE SERVICE TO A PATIENT 审中-公开
    预计费用和成本完成向患者提供医疗服务

    公开(公告)号:US20140188492A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US13728843

    申请日:2012-12-27

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/0206 G06Q50/22

    Abstract: Described embodiments include a computer-implemented method, device, and computer program product. A 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 diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a particular disease, illness, injury, or other physical or mental impairment (hereafter “healthcare service”). The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data at least partially indicative of the healthcare service provided to the patient as of receipt of the request for information. The computer-implemented method includes forecasting probable fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service to the patient. The forecasting is responsive to the received data and on a characteristic of the healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes outputting in substantially real time information indicative of the probable future fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service to the patient.

    Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例包括计算机实现的方法,设备和计算机程序产品。 计算机实现的方法包括以电子方式接收表示目前正在进行特定疾病,疾病,损伤或其他身体或精神障碍的诊断,治疗或预防的特定患者将来的费用和费用的信息的请求( 以下简称“医疗服务”)。 计算机实现的方法包括电子地接收至少部分地指示在接收到信息请求时提供给患者的保健服务的数据。 计算机实现的方法包括预测可能的费用和成本,以完成向患者提供医疗服务。 预测响应于所接收的数据和医疗保健服务的特征。 计算机实现的方法包括基本上实时地输出指示可能的未来费用和成本的信息,以完成医疗服务到患者的传送。

    HEAT ENGINE
    836.
    发明申请
    HEAT ENGINE 审中-公开
    热发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20140174085A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13724412

    申请日:2012-12-21

    CPC classification number: F01K13/00 F01K11/00 F01K25/08 F01K25/12

    Abstract: An improved heat engine is disclosed. The heat engine comprises at least one heat pipe containing a working fluid flowing in a thermal cycle between vapor phase at an evaporator end and liquid phase at a condenser end. Heat pipe configurations for high-efficiency/high-performance heat engines are disclosed. The heat pipe may have an improved capillary structure configuration with characteristic pore sizes between 1μ and 1 nm (e.g. formed through nano- or micro-fabrication techniques) and a continuous or stepwise gradient in pore size along the capillary flow direction. The heat engine may have an improved generator assembly configuration that comprises an expander (e.g. rotary/turbine or reciprocating piston machine) and generator along with magnetic bearings, magnetic couplings and/or magnetic gearing. The expander-generator may be wholly or partially sealed within the heat pipe. A heat engine system (e.g. individual heat engine or array of heat engines in series and/or in parallel) for conversion of thermal energy to useful work (including heat engines operating from a common heat source) is also disclosed. The system can be installed in a vehicle or facility to generate electricity.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的热机。 热机包括至少一个热管,其包含在蒸发器端的气相之间的热循环中流动的工作流体和在冷凝器端处的液相。 公开了用于高效/高性能热机的热管配置。 热管可以具有改进的毛细结构构型,其具有1μ和1nm之间的特征孔径(例如通过纳米或微制造技术形成)以及沿着毛细管流动方向的孔径的连续或逐步梯度。 热机可以具有改进的发电机组件配置,其包括膨胀机(例如旋转/涡轮或往复活塞机)和发电机以及磁性轴承,磁耦合和/或磁齿轮传动。 膨胀机发电机可以全部或部分地密封在热管内。 还公开了一种用于将热能转换成有用工作(包括从公用热源运行的热力发动机)的热力发动机系统(例如串联和/或并联的热力发动机或热力发动机阵列)。 该系统可以安装在车辆或设施中以发电。

    System and method of operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using thermal conductivity materials based on mobile device states and vehicle states
    838.
    发明授权
    System and method of operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using thermal conductivity materials based on mobile device states and vehicle states 有权
    使用基于移动设备状态和车辆状态的导热材料来操作电能存储装置或电化学能量发生装置的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08715875B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US12455037

    申请日:2009-05-26

    Abstract: A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes providing at least one thermal control structure formed of a high thermal conductive material. The high thermal conductive material having a high k-value, the high k-value being greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). The thermal control structures are disposed adjacent at least a portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The thermal control structures are configured to provide heat transfer away from the portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The method also includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of a mobile device states. The mobile device using electricity from 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 and the controllable fluid flow device providing a fluid to the at least one thermal control structure. The method also includes accessing a processor of a mobile device. The processor is configured to determine at least one mobile device state. Further, the method includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the power source and is configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the power source and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller.

    Abstract translation: 通常描述一种方法,其包括操作电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置包括提供由高导热材料形成的至少一个热控制结构。 高导热材料具有高k值,高k值大于约410W /(m * K)。 热控制结构设置在电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的至少一部分附近。 热控制结构被配置为提供远离电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的部分的热传递。 该方法还包括配置具有控制算法的控制器,以根据移动设备状态来控制可控流体流动设备的动作。 移动设备使用电能从蓄电装置或电化学能发电装置。 电能存储装置或电化学能量产生装置被配置为提供电流,并且可控流体流动装置向至少一个热控制结构提供流体。 该方法还包括访问移动设备的处理器。 处理器被配置为确定至少一个移动设备状态。 此外,所述方法包括提供耦合到所述电源的电特性传感器,并且被配置为感测所述电源的至少一个电特性并且向所述控制器提供表示所述至少一个特性的信号。

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