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20080229847 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR BASED STRUCTURE AND METHOD WITH TILT COMPENSATION CAPABILITY - A method and system of a capacitive sensor based structure and method with tilt compensation capability is disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor includes, a series of nested cantilever beams (e.g., may face each other in alternating form such that each subsequent cantilever beam is inside and oppositely facing a respective outer cantilever beam) in an upper surface of a tilt correction assembly, a spacer coupled to a contact zone of a lower surface of the tilt correction assembly, and a first conductive surface and a second conductive surface substantially parallel to the first conductive surface, wherein the spacer to cause at least one of the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface to deflect when a force is applied to a force measuring assembly above the sensor. | 09-25-2008 |
20090165572 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL CAPACITIVE DEVICE - Methods and devices based on a microelectromechanical capacitive sensor are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating an electromechanical capacitive device includes forming a housing of the electromechanical capacitive device using a non-conductive material and applying a conductive material on one or more areas on the housing to form one or more pairs of conductor plates. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167327 | THERMAL EFFECT AND OFF-CENTER LOAD COMPENSATION OF A SENSOR - A method and system of thermal effect and off-center load compensation of a sensor are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor includes a first conductive surface and a second conductive surface substantially parallel to the first conductive surface, a processing and communication zone of the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface having circuitry to enable communication with an external system (e.g., using a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface) and a sensing area having partially a ceramic substrate surrounding a sensor surface and a reference surface of the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface. The sensor may include a set of electrical leads that enable the sensing area to communicate with the processing and communication zone and with external devices, and a guard ring surrounding the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface to minimize an effect of stray capacitance. | 07-02-2009 |
20110174086 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR BASED STRUCTURE AND METHOD WITH TILT COMPENSATION CAPABILITY - A method and system of a capacitive sensor based structure and method with tilt compensation capability is disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor includes, a series of nested cantilever beams (e.g., may face each other in alternating form such that each subsequent cantilever beam is inside and oppositely facing a respective outer cantilever beam) in an upper surface of a tilt correction assembly, a spacer coupled to a contact zone of a lower surface of the tilt correction assembly, and a first conductive surface and a second conductive surface substantially parallel to the first conductive surface, wherein the spacer to cause at least one of the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface to deflect when a force is applied to a force measuring assembly above the sensor. | 07-21-2011 |
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20150278385 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING IMAGE REPORTS - Methods and systems for routing image reports. One method includes receiving a completed report for the image study from a report source, establishing a unique identifier for a set of images associated with the completed report and stored in an image repository accessible through an image viewer, storing the unique identifier and an identifier of the image viewer in an image directory, and automatically creating a link associated with the completed report, the link based on the unique identifier. The method also includes identifying a report destination for the completed report, and transmitting the completed report and the link to the report destination. In addition, the method includes, when a recipient selects the link, automatically identifying the image viewer based on the image directory, and automatically providing the recipient with access to the image viewer. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278446 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORDERING IMAGE STUDIES - Methods and systems for ordering image studies. One method includes receiving order information for an imaging procedure from a referring physician through a user interface remotely accessible over a network connection and automatically routing the order information to a report source. The method also includes receiving order status information from the report source and making the order status information available to the referring physician through the user interface. In addition, the method includes receiving a completed report for the imaging procedure from the report source, making the completed report available to the referring physician through the user interface, and making a set of images associated with the completed report available to the referring physician. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278463 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRE-AUTHORIZING IMAGE STUDIES - Methods and systems for pre-authorizing image studies. One method includes identifying an order for an imaging procedure requiring insurance pre-authorization, displaying the order to a first user through a user interface remotely accessible over a network connection, and receiving an assignment of the order to a second user from the first user. The method also includes displaying the order to the second user through the user interface, displaying a plurality of tasks for obtaining the insurance pre-authorization for the order to the second user through the user interface, wherein one of the plurality of tasks includes receiving a pre-authorization code for the order, and tracking, with the server, completion of each of the plurality of tasks by the second user through the user interface. The method also includes providing information regarding the completion of each of the plurality of tasks to the first user through the user interface. | 10-01-2015 |
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20120089048 | REDUCED-PAIN ALLERGY SKIN TEST DEVICE - An allergy skin test device is disclosed that causes less pain than commonly used devices that include multi-point sharp puncture heads. The allergy skin test device incorporates multiple dull pressure heads distributed amongst the sharp multi-point sharp puncture heads, each dull pressure head activating a neurological pain gate that reduces pain sensation typically caused by the neighboring multi-point head when it engages the skin. | 04-12-2012 |
20120253314 | PALM-CONTROLLED INJECTORS - A palm-controlled device is disclosed for injection of a substance into an organism. The device includes a palm-receiving surface for receiving a palm of a hand, the palm receiving surface being shaped so that the palm is substantially parallel to a surface of an injection site of the organism while operating the device. The palm receiving surface can also be shaped so that the palm is substantially perpendicular to a surface of the injection site. The device also includes an injector having at least one pre-filled syringe, the palm-receiving surface being cooperative with the injector such that when pressure is applied to the palm-receiving surface, the injector is actuated so as to inject contents of the at least one pre-filled syringe. Actuation of the injector is by gradual pressure; not sudden motion. Single or multiple doses of same or different medications can be included in a single injector. | 10-04-2012 |
20120308094 | SYSTEM FOR BREAST EXAMINATION RESULT MAPPING, RECORDING, COMPARING, AND/OR TRACKING - A breast examination system is disclosed that facilitates normalized quantitative comparison of results from multiple examinations performed under differing conditions, such as different viewing angles. The proposed system can operate on a camera-equipped smart-phone, a camera-equipped desk-top computer, or on a dedicated device to perform a guided breast cancer examination, and then store results of the examination in a normalized format that allows effective quantitative comparison to historic results, thereby detecting changes and trends. The results can be stored on the local device, or on a web-based server, providing various data comparison, data management, and data interpretation services in a secure and controlled manner. | 12-06-2012 |
20130017247 | TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF ORAL ALLERGIC SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY ORAL CONTACT WITH FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES - Treatment or prevention of oral allergy syndrome, or other allergy-related oral inflammatory processes using a topical preparation of at least one of a mast cell stabilizer and an antihistamine is disclosed. For example, the topical administration of Cromolyn Sodium prior to ingestion of raw fruits and raw vegetables may be used to prevent oral allergy symptoms. The topical administration can be performed by use of a solution, a powder, an aerosol, a tablet, a chewable tablet, a gel, a melting strip, a mouth rinse, a mouth swab, or a piece of candy, and may be combined with carrier molecules and/or mucoadhesive molecules to enhance efficacy. | 01-17-2013 |
20130030009 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF ORAL ALLERGIC SYMPTIONS OF THE LIPS DUE TO ORAL CONTACT WITH A FOOD ALLERGEN - A method of applying a topical preparation of at least one of a mast cell stabilizer, an antihistamine, and a leukotriene inhibitor is disclosed for prevention and/or treatment of oral allergy syndrome of the lips, including lip itchiness and/or swelling. For example, topical application of Cromolyn Sodium to the lips can be used to prevent and/or treat allergic reaction to consumption or other contact with raw fruits and/or raw vegetables. The topical administration can be performed by using applicator devices that apply at least one of a mast cell stabilizer and an antihistamine in the form of a liquid, or a gel, or a butter, or a wax-like solid, or a liposome suspension. Applicator devices can include at least one of: a roller, a brush, a sponge, a swab, a tube, a lipstick. The taste of the at least one of a mast cell stabilizer and an antihistamine can be masked by flavors. | 01-31-2013 |
20130031016 | SYSTEM FOR POSTING PROFILES OF ANONYMOUS INDIVIDUALS AND FOR ENABLING POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS TO DISCOVER AND TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ANONYMOUS INDIVIDUALS - A website and method are disclosed for helping an anonymous individual to publicly disclose anonymous information about the anonymous individual so as to facilitate discovery of the anonymous individual by potential employers interested in hiring the anonymous individual. The website and method reduce risk to the anonymous individual of negative consequences of public disclosure of information about the anonymous individual. The website and method also inherently encourage disclosure to potential employers of more comprehensive information about the anonymous individual. The website includes a profile input capability for use by an anonymous individual to create a profile having anonymous information about the anonymous individual; a profile presentation capability for use by potential employers to view and select profiles of anonymous individuals; and a communication capability for potential employers to communicate with a selected anonymous individual so as to preserve the anonymity of the selected anonymous individual. | 01-31-2013 |
20130031451 | SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION AND RETAINED CONTROL OF CONFIDENTIAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS - A website and method are disclosed for helping a recommender to provide confidential recommendations for individuals. The system enables the recommender to efficiently comply with multiple requests for confidential recommendations, and to efficiently comply with a single request for a confidential recommendation to be sent to multiple institutions. The system eliminates the need to write multiple confidential recommendations when the individual applies to multiple institutions by enabling the recommender to distribute multiple links to the same confidential recommendation. The system also enables the recommender to easily edit the recommendation before or after multiple links have been distributed, thereby ensuring that the recommender retains control over the content of the confidential recommendation. The control over the recommendation link also includes a capability for changing the link expiration date, temporarily suspending or re-activating a link, and deleting a link. | 01-31-2013 |
20130281932 | PALM-BASED INJECTOR ACTUATION AND SAFETY SURFACES - A palm-held device is disclosed for injection of a substance into an organism. The palm-held device has the shape of a computer mouse, and so is very familiar, which helps with ease-of-use and comfort. Like a computer mouse, the device can be moved easily by gently holding and guiding the mouse with the fingers and the palm of the hand. There are many possible button configurations, such as a single button mouse, the button having a large surface at the front top portion of the mouse, and being pressable by any finger. There can also be a two button mouse, such that the left button actuates the injection, and the right button is the “safety” that allows the left button to actuate the injection. The two buttons can be on the top front of the mouse, or can be on the right and left sides of the mouse. | 10-24-2013 |
20140213644 | Formulations and Methods for Prevention and Treatment of Oral Allergy Syndrome - A method and formulation for the prevention and treatment for Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), also referred to as Pollen-associated Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS), is disclosed. The formulation significantly reduces or prevents symptoms related to Oral Allergy Syndrome while having a superb safety record. It can significantly improve Quality of Life for millions of patients afflicted with OAS. | 07-31-2014 |
20140370086 | SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY WITH REDUCED ORAL ITCHINESS - Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) with reduced oral itchiness is disclosed. The improved sublingual immunotherapy combines a monotonically increasing dose of allergen, along with a constant dose of mast cell stabilizer, thereby substantially avoiding the oral itchiness and other uncomfortable adverse reactions typically experienced with SLIT, which can improve patient compliance. An antihistamine and/or a leukotriene inhibitor can also be added along with the mast cell stabilizer. Multi-layer and/or coated tablets, and flexible paired ampoules with special features to advantageously time the dose of the allergen relative to the dose of the mast cell stabilizer, have been provided to effectively administer the improved sublingual immunotherapy in a highly convenient manner. Methods, preparations, and apparatuses for administration of SLIT, apparatus for sequentially dispensing, methods for producing a sequence of allergen doses with reduced adverse reactions, methods for producing a stock solution for dilution, and methods for producing cooperative pre-filled vials are also disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |