Abstract:
An electrical circuit (200) is presented that includes an anode conductor (110) formed from a first wire (115) and a cathode conductor (120) formed from a second wire (115). The first wire (115) and the second wire (115) each comprised of a predetermined diameter (D N ). At least a portion of the predetermined diameter (D N ) of the wires (115) is compressed or extruded to provide an increased surface area. The conductors (110, 120) are disposed about an electrolyte material (140) of an energy generating device (100), e.g., a fuel cell. The increased surface area of the leads (115) increases a total collected energy of the fuel cell (100) without increasing the conductor mass or tensile strength such that weight and other characteristics of the fuel cell (100) are not adversely impacted as compared to conventional fuel cell arrangements.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for facilitating contact information display, management and synchronization are described. A client application on a portable device in communication with a host system provides a mechanism for receiving, displaying, updating, processing and transmitting contact information and data to the host system, where it may then be synchronized with other devices associated with other users. The host system may also collect information from social networking sites and other locations to update and synchronize contact information and data.
Abstract:
Apparatus for analysing a biological substance comprises a probe (1) for directing light emitted by a light source onto an area of the substance to cause fluorescence at that area. The fluorescent light is received by receiving means in the probe and is conveyed to spectral analysis means (4; 1-8; 2-8) for use in analysing the spectrum of the received fluorescent light and temporal analysis means (8, 10; 118) for analysing temporal characteristics of the received fluorescent light. The use of common receiving means ensures that the temporal and spectral analyses are conducted on the same area, and both types of analysis can, in combination, provide more information on the area being analysed than each individual type of analysis. Apparatus for analysing a biological substance by causing a substance to fluoresce and measuring characteristics of the resultant fluorescent light may have spectral analysis means and temporal analysis means, wherein the spectral analysis means is connected to the temporal analysis means so as to select the wavelength of the received light to be analysed by the temporal analysis means.
Abstract:
An ambulatory device for use in therapeutic and/or cosmetic treatment has a localised light source such as an LED ( e.g. 6; 19; 46; 119; 219). Light from the source is output through an output surface which, in use, covers the area to be treated, and light is distributed over that surface by means of a diffusing member ( e.g. 14; 114; 214) of which the output surface may form an integral part.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, a tag tracking system includes one or more asset radio frequency identification (RFID) tags each associated with an asset, one or more asset aggregation RFID tags each associated with an aggregation of assets, and one or more personnel RFID tags each associated with a person. The system also includes one or more receivers operable to receive tag information from the one or more asset tags, the one or more asset aggregation tags, and the one or more personnel tags. The system also includes control software operable to receive at least a portion of the tag information from the one or more receivers and to integrate the received tag information to track the one or more asset tags, one or more asset aggregation tags, and one or more personnel tags in association with one another.
Abstract:
A method, system, and computer program product are provide for, among other things, quantitative analysis of heart rate characteristics from fetal heart rate and cardiotocogram monitors that gives information about the well-being of the fetus and the risk of poor fetal outcome. The method comprises (a) continuously measuring fetal heart rate ( figure 5a) and cardiotocographic characteristics (figure 5b) and (b) identifying at least one characteristic abnormality in the heart rate characteristics that is associated with fetal distress. Benefits are appreciated by the fetus and the mother and during the antepartum and intrapartum periods.
Abstract:
An electrical circuit (200) is presented that includes an anode conductor (110) formed from a first wire (115) and a cathode conductor (120) formed from a second wire (115). The first wire (115) and the second wire (115) each comprised of a predetermined diameter (DN). At least a portion of the predetermined diameter (DN) of the wires (115) is compressed or extruded to provide an increased surface area. The conductors (110, 120) are disposed about an electrolyte material (140) of an energy generating device (100), e.g., a fuel cell. The increased surface area of the leads (115) increases a total collected energy of the fuel cell (100) without increasing the conductor mass or tensile strength such that weight and other characteristics of the fuel cell (100) are not adversely impacted as compared to conventional fuel cell arrangements.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, a tag tracking system includes one or more asset radio frequency identification (RFID) tags each associated with an asset, one or more asset aggregation RFID tags each associated with an aggregation of assets, and one or more personnel RFID tags each associated with a person. The system also includes one or more receivers operable to receive tag information from the one or more asset tags, the one or more asset aggregation tags, and the one or more personnel tags. The system also includes control software operable to receive at least a portion of the tag information from the one or more receivers and to integrate the received tag information to track the one or more asset tags, one or more asset aggregation tags, and one or more personnel tags in association with one another.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a flexible pad (10) for preparing a beverage comprising: a filter bag (11, 12) defining a storage volume; the storage volume (13) containing a water-soluble composition or a combination or mixture of water-soluble compositions for forming a beverage; wherein the storage volume further contains one or more absorbent elements (20).