SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REGULATION ENERGY DELIVERY DURING AN ABLATION PROCEDURE

The present invention provides systems and methods for temperature-controlled ablation using radiometric feedback. An interface module may include (a) a processor; (b) a first input/output (I/O) port to receive digital radiometer and digital thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT); (c) a second I/O port to receive ablative energy from a generator; (d) a temperature display; (e) a patient relay; (f) a computer-readable medium storing instructions for causing the processor to: (i) calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the digital radiometer and thermocouple signals and operation parameters; (ii) cause the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; and (iii) close the patient relay to pass ablative energy received on the second I/O port to the first I/O port; and (g) a temperature control subsystem to regulate the ablative power based on the calculated temperature. 1. (canceled)2. An interface module for use with an ablation energy generator and an integrated catheter tip (ICT) , the ICT including a radiometer , an ablative tip , and a thermocouple , the interface module comprising:a processor; a first input/output (I/O) port configured to receive a digital radiometer signal and a digital thermocouple signal from the ICT;a second I/O port configured to receive ablative energy from the ablation energy generator; a temperature display; a patient relay in communication with the first I/O port, the second I/O port, and the processor; (a) calculating a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the digital radiometer signal, the digital thermocouple signal, and the operation parameters;', '(b) causing the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; and', '(c) closing the patient relay such that the patient relay passes ablative energy received on the second I/O port to the first I/O port; and, 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing operation parameters for the radiometer and for the thermocouple, and ...

METHODS OF RADIOMETRICALLY DETERMINING AN EXTREME TEMPERATURE DURING A TREATMENT PROCEDURE

According to some embodiments, systems for energy delivery to targeted tissue comprise a catheter with an ablation member, a radiometer configured to detect temperature data from the targeted tissue, a processor configured to determine a calculated temperature (e.g., an extreme temperature, such as a peak or trough temperature) within the tissue by applying at least one factor to the temperature data detected by the radiometer, the processor configured to compare the calculated temperature to a setpoint and an energy source configured to energize the ablation member and to regulate delivery of ablative energy to the targeted tissue of the subject based at least in part on the comparison. In some embodiments, the factor depends on at least one characteristic of the targeted tissue. Information regarding a tissue characteristic can be provided using information from an imaging set (e.g., intracardiac echo) or an electrical signal of the subject (e.g., electrocardiogram). 110-. (canceled)11. A system for energy delivery to a targeted tissue of a subject , comprising.a processor configured to determine a calculated temperature within the targeted tissue by adjusting temperature data received by a radiometer using at least one factor; andan ablation energy source configured to energize an ablation member to deliver energy to the targeted tissue of the subject based on, at least in part, the calculated temperature.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the calculated temperature relates to an extreme temperature within the targeted tissue.13. The system of claim 11 , further comprising an input device configured to receive a setpoint claim 11 , the setpoint comprising a target ablation temperature of the targeted tissue or a set curve claim 11 , wherein the energy source is configured to regulate delivery of energy to targeted tissue by comparing the calculated temperature to the setpoint.14. The system of claim 11 , wherein the at least one factor comprises an estimation ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING A PAYMENT USING A WIRELESS DEVICE

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for performing a payment transaction. A method for performing a payment transaction may include receiving purchase information from a merchant and associating the purchase information with an identifier. The method may also include transmitting the identifier to the merchant and receiving the identifier from a wireless device of a customer. The wireless device may obtain the identifier by receiving a code from a merchant device and by interpreting the code. The method may additionally include associating the identifier with the purchasing information, determining a payment account associated with the customer, transmitting a request to a payment service provider system to provide funds for the payment transaction, and receiving an authorization from the payment service provider system to provide the funds. The method may additionally include transmitting a confirmation of the authorization to the merchant. 1. A method for performing a payment transaction , the method being performed by a payment system and comprising:receiving purchase information from a merchant, the purchase information comprising information associated with one or more goods or services to be purchased by a customer;associating the purchase information with a transaction identifier;transmitting the transaction identifier to the merchant, wherein a machine readable code is generated by the merchant based on the transaction identifier;receiving the transaction identifier from a wireless device associated with the customer, wherein the transaction identifier is obtained by the wireless device upon the wireless device receiving the machine readable code from a merchant device;associating the transaction identifier received from the wireless device with the purchasing information received from the merchant;determining a payment account associated with the customer;transmitting, to a payment service provider, an authorization request to provide ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING A PAYMENT USING A WIRELESS DEVICE

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for performing a payment transaction. A method for performing a payment transaction may include receiving purchase information from a merchant and associating the purchase information with an identifier. The method may also include transmitting the identifier to the merchant and receiving the identifier from a wireless device of a customer. The wireless device may obtain the identifier by receiving a code from a merchant device and by interpreting the code. The method may additionally include associating the identifier with the purchasing information, determining a payment account associated with the customer, transmitting a request to a payment service provider system to provide funds for the payment transaction, and receiving an authorization from the payment service provider system to provide the funds. The method may additionally include transmitting a confirmation of the authorization to the merchant. 1. A method for performing a payment transaction comprising:receiving, at a payment transaction system, purchase information from a merchant terminal in a payment transaction, the purchase information comprising information associated with one or more goods or services to be purchased by a customer during the payment transaction;associating, via the payment transaction system, the purchase information with a transaction identifier;transmitting the transaction identifier from the payment transaction system to the merchant terminal for the payment transaction, wherein a machine readable code is generated by the merchant terminal based on the transaction identifier;receiving, at the payment transaction system, the transaction identifier from a wireless device associated with the customer, the transaction identifier having been obtained by the wireless device upon the wireless device receiving the machine readable code from the merchant terminal during the payment transaction and subsequently converting the ...

TISSUE CONTACT DETECTION PRIOR TO AND DURING AN ABLATION PROCEDURE

The present invention provides systems and methods for radiometrically measuring temperature and detecting tissue contact during ablation. An interface module includes a first input/output (I/O) port for receiving radiometer and thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT) that includes a radiometer; a second I/O port for receiving ablative energy from an electrosurgical generator; a temperature display; a patient relay; a computer-readable medium storing radiometer and thermocouple parameters and instructions for causing the processor to: calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the radiometer and thermocouple signals and the parameters; causing the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; closing the patient relay to pass ablative energy from the second to the first I/O port; determining whether the ICT is in contact with tissue based on the radiometer signal. An output device indicates whether the ICT is determined to be in contact with the tissue. 1. A method of using an interface module with an ablation energy generator and an integrated catheter tip (ICT) , the ICT including a radiometer , an ablative tip , and a thermocouple , the method of using the interface module comprising the steps of:(a) receiving at a first I/O port of the interface module a radiometer signal and a thermocouple signal from the ICT;(b) receiving at a second I/O port of the interface module ablative energy from the ablation energy generator;(c) calculating at the interface module a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the radiometer signal, the thermocouple signal, and the operation parameters;(d) determining at the interface module whether the ICT is in contact with tissue based on the radiometer signal;(e) outputting with an output device an indication of the interface module's determination of whether the ICT is in contact with the tissue;(f) displaying on a temperature display of the interface module the calculated temperature; and(g) ...

Systems and Methods of Radiometrically Determining a Hot-Spot Temperature of Tissue Being Treated

According to some embodiments, systems for energy delivery to targeted tissue comprise a catheter with an ablation member, a radiometer configured to detect temperature data from the targeted tissue, a processor configured to determine a calculated temperature (e.g., an extreme temperature, such as a peak or trough temperature) within the tissue by applying at least one factor to the temperature data detected by the radiometer, the processor configured to compare the calculated temperature to a setpoint and an energy source configured to energize the ablation member and to regulate delivery of ablative energy to the targeted tissue of the subject based at least in part on the comparison. In some embodiments, the factor depends on at least one characteristic of the targeted tissue. Information regarding a tissue characteristic can be provided using information from an imaging set (e.g., intracardiac echo) or an electrical signal of the subject (e.g., electrocardiogram). 1. A system for energy delivery to a targeted tissue of a subject , comprising:a catheter comprising a radiofrequency electrode;a radiometer configured to detect temperature data from the targeted tissue;a processor configured to determine a calculated temperature within the targeted tissue by applying at least one scaling factor to the temperature data detected by the radiometer, the processor being configured to compare the calculated temperature to a setpoint temperature; andan energy source configured to energize the radiofrequency electrode and regulate delivery of ablative energy to the targeted tissue of the subject based at least in part on a comparison between the calculated temperature and the setpoint temperature.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the calculated temperature relates to a peak temperature within the targeted tissue.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one scaling factor comprises an estimation factor claim 1 , the estimation factor depending on claim 1 , at least ...

Systems and methods for transferring funds using a wireless device

According to one embodiment, a method for performing a money withdrawal transaction includes transmitting a transaction identifier for use by an ATM. The method also includes receiving the transaction identifier from a mobile device of a user, where the mobile device obtains the transaction identifier by capturing machine readable code from the ATM. The method further includes receiving a withdrawal amount from the mobile device along with an identification of an account for use in the withdrawal transaction. The method additionally includes transmitting withdrawal information to a payment service provider to effectuate authorization of a withdrawal of funds from the ATM in an amount equal to the withdrawal amount. The withdrawal information is transmitted from the payment service provider to the ATM and subsequently received therefrom along with a PIN that is input by the user into the ATM. This process mimics existing withdrawal transaction processes of the ATM.

TEMPERATURE SENSING AND TISSUE ABLATION USING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRODES

According to some embodiments, an ablation system or other treatment system comprises an elongate body, a first energy delivery member positioned along the distal end of the elongate body, and at least a second energy delivery member positioned at a location proximal to the first energy delivery member, the first energy delivery member and the second energy delivery member being configured to deliver energy sufficient to at least partially ablate tissue. In some embodiments, each of the first and second energy delivery members comprises an antenna configured to receive a microwave signal corresponding to a temperature of the tissue at a location adjacent the antenna. The system further comprises at least one radiometer configured to process the microwave signals received from the antennas of the energy delivery members and configured to produce an output signal representative of tissue temperatures at depth adjacent the first and second energy delivery members. 1. An ablation system comprising:an elongate body comprising a proximal end and a distal end;a first energy delivery member positioned along the distal end of the elongate body;at least a second energy delivery member positioned at a location proximal to the first energy delivery member, the first energy delivery member and the second energy delivery member being configured to deliver energy sufficient to at least partially ablate tissue;wherein each of the first and second energy delivery members comprises an antenna configured to receive a microwave signal corresponding to a temperature of the tissue at a location adjacent the antenna;at least one radiometer configured to process the microwave signals received from the antennas of the first and second energy delivery members, the at least one radiometer being configured to produce an output signal representative of tissue temperatures at depth adjacent the first and second energy delivery members;an energy delivery module; andat least one conductor coupling ...

Music teaching system

Methods, systems, and apparatus for teaching students to read and play music, particularly on a keyboard. Musical notations having upper level letter charts and lower level letter charts for playing with right and left hand playing, respectively, in combination with a tab strip for easy and quick learning and playing of the upper and lower level letter charts. The tab strip has alignment markings and letter notes whereby the alignment markings are aligned with the black keys so that the letter notes align with their respective white keys and black keys. The tab strip may be removable and transportable for playing on various different instruments.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING FUNDS USING A WIRELESS DEVICE

According to one embodiment, a method for performing a money withdrawal transaction includes transmitting a transaction identifier for use by an ATM. The method also includes receiving the transaction identifier from a mobile device of a user, where the mobile device obtains the transaction identifier by capturing machine readable code from the ATM. The method further includes receiving a withdrawal amount from the mobile device along with an identification of an account for use in the withdrawal transaction. The method additionally includes transmitting withdrawal information to a payment service provider to effectuate authorization of a withdrawal of funds from the ATM in an amount equal to the withdrawal amount. The withdrawal information is transmitted from the payment service provider to the ATM and subsequently received therefrom along with a PIN that is input by the user into the ATM. This process mimics existing withdrawal transaction processes of the ATM. 1. A method for operating a payment service provider system to perform a money withdrawal transaction at an automated teller machine (ATM) using a mobile device , the method comprising:at a payment service provider system, associating a transaction identifier with a geographic identifier of an ATM;transmitting the transaction identifier from the payment service provider system to the ATM, wherein the transaction identifier is converted into machine readable code for subsequent display on the ATM;receiving at the payment provider system from a mobile device of a user, the transaction identifier and identification information for the mobile device, the mobile device having obtained the transaction identifier by capturing the machine readable code displayed on the ATM;determining, at the payment service provider system, the geographical identifier of the ATM based on the association between the received transaction identifier and the geographic identifier of the ATM;identifying, at the payment service ...

RADIOMETRIC TISSUE CONTACT AND TISSUE TYPE DETECTION

Radiometric systems may comprise a radiometer, an antenna and a processor communicatively coupled together. The processor may provide a contact-focused output based on filtering or other processing of a raw radiometric output signal. The contact-focused output may facilitate determination of whether contact has been achieved and/or assessment of contact. A miniaturized reflectometer may be configured to determine an amount of reflected power from the antenna. The processor may be configured to determine a reflection coefficient of the reflected power determined by the reflectometer and to identify tissue type based on the reflection coefficient. Systems and methods for facilitating deeper temperature measurements of a radiometer are described. 1. A system for facilitating determination of quality of contact between an energy delivery device and tissue prior to and during energy delivery , the system comprising:a radiofrequency energy generator;a radiofrequency energy delivery device comprising a radiofrequency electrode configured to deliver ablative energy provided by the radiofrequency energy generator;a radiometer; anda processor configured to:extract variability information from a signal received from the radiometer;determine a level of tissue contact between a distal tip of the energy delivery device and tissue to be ablated based, at least in part, upon said variability information; andgenerate an output indicative of the level of tissue contact.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the variability information is based on a moving average of the signal received from the radiometer.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the level of tissue contact is determined based upon a comparison to at least one threshold.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one threshold comprises a piecewise linear threshold.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one threshold is configured to be automatically adjusted based on historical variability information data.6. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF TISSUE DURING AN ABLATION PROCEDURE

The present invention provides systems and methods for radiometrically measuring temperature during ablation. An interface module includes a processor; a first input/output (I/O) port configured to receive digital radiometer and thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT) that includes a radiometer; a second I/O port configured to receive ablative energy from an electrosurgical generator; a temperature display; a patient relay in communication with the first and second I/O ports and the processor; and a computer-readable medium storing radiometer and thermocouple operation parameters and instructions for causing the processor to: calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the radiometer and thermocouple signals and the operation parameters, causing the temperature display to display the calculated temperature, and closing the patient relay so as to pass ablative energy received on the second I/O port to the first I/O port. 121-. (canceled)22. A patient interface module configured to operatively couple an ablation catheter and an energy delivery module , comprising:a first connector configured to connect to an ablation catheter, the ablation catheter comprising an ablation member for providing ablative energy to targeted tissue of a subject, wherein the ablation catheter comprises at least one temperature sensor for determining a temperature associated with the targeted tissue during an ablation procedure;circuitry configured to receive at least one signal from the at least one temperature sensor of the ablation catheter, wherein the at least one temperature sensor comprises a radiometer;wherein the circuitry further comprises at least one signal filter for filtering out residual ablative energy from the at least one signal obtained by the at least one temperature sensor; anda second connector for operatively coupling to an energy delivery module.23. The module of claim 22 ,wherein the at least one signal received by the circuitry comprises ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING CONSISTENT RADIOMETRIC TISSUE CONTACT DETECTION INDEPENDENT OF ORIENTATION

According to some embodiments, systems for facilitating consistent radiometric tissue contact detection independent of orientation comprise a medical instrument having an antenna positioned at a distal end, an energy delivery element positioned at a distal end of the medical instrument, a radiometer, an impedance transformation network positioned between the antenna and the radiometer, and a processor configured to receive an input signal from the radiometer and provide an output indicative of an amount of tissue contact based upon the input signal. The impedance transformation network may be tuned to provide a substantially uniform radiometric response independent of an orientation of the antenna with respect to the tissue as the antenna is brought into contact with the tissue of a subject. 112.-. (canceled)13. A system for facilitating determination of contact of a distal tip of a medical instrument with tissue of a subject comprising:a connector configured to couple to a medical instrument having an antenna, a radiometer and an impedance transformation network positioned between the antenna and the radiometer, wherein the impedance transformation network is tuned to provide a substantially uniform radiometric response independent of an orientation of the antenna with respect to the tissue as the antenna is brought into contact with the tissue of a subject; anda processor configured to receive an input signal from the radiometer and provide an output indicative of an amount of tissue contact based upon said input signal.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the output comprises an apparent temperature change.15. The system of claim 13 , wherein the processor is configured to operate in (i) a contact sensing phase to determine whether an ablation element is in contact with the tissue prior to delivery of ablative energy and (ii) an energy delivery phase upon determination of contact during the contact sensing phase claim 13 , and wherein a gain of the radiometer ...

INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A method for effectuating an international payment may include receiving a request to make a payment for a purchase between a consumer and a merchant located in different countries. The request may be to pay for goods or services offered on a website of the merchant and may require a currency conversion. At least a portion of the request may be transmitted to a payment service provider and, in response, a payment amount in the consumer's currency along with a website address of the payment service provider may be received from the payment service provider. The payment amount and the website address may be transmitted to the merchant for display to the consumer to allow the consumer to communicate with the payment service provider to complete the payment transaction. A confirmation of payment may be received from the payment service provider and transmitted to the merchant to confirm payment of the goods or services. 1. A method for effectuating an international payment for a purchase transacted between a consumer and a merchant , the method comprising:receiving a transaction request at a funds transfer computer system, the transaction request comprising a purchase price for goods or services being offered on a website of the merchant, the purchase price being in a currency of the merchant's country that is different from a currency of the consumer's country;selecting via the funds transfer computer system a first payment service provider from a plurality of payment service providers to use for the payment transaction, wherein each payment service provider is configured to process payments in one or more different countries;transmitting at least a portion of the transaction request from the funds transfer computer system to the first payment service provider;receiving at the funds transfer computer system from the first payment service provider a payment amount in the currency of the consumer's country along with a website address of the first payment service ...

Systems and methods of radiometrically determining a hot-spot temperature of tissue being treated

According to some embodiments, systems for energy delivery to targeted tissue comprise a catheter with an ablation member, a radiometer configured to detect temperature data from the targeted tissue, a processor configured to determine a calculated temperature (e.g., an extreme temperature, such as a peak or trough temperature) within the tissue by applying at least one factor to the temperature data detected by the radiometer, the processor configured to compare the calculated temperature to a setpoint and an energy source configured to energize the ablation member and to regulate delivery of ablative energy to the targeted tissue of the subject based at least in part on the comparison. In some embodiments, the factor depends on at least one characteristic of the targeted tissue. Information regarding a tissue characteristic can be provided using information from an imaging set (e.g., intracardiac echo) or an electrical signal of the subject (e.g., electrocardiogram).

Systems for temperature-controlled ablation using radiometric feedback

The present invention provides systems and methods for temperature-controlled ablation using radiometric feedback. An interface module may include (a) a processor; (b) a first input/output (I/O) port to receive digital radiometer and digital thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT); (c) a second I/O port to receive ablative energy from a generator; (d) a temperature display; (e) a patient relay; (f) a computer-readable medium storing instructions for causing the processor to: (i) calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the digital radiometer and thermocouple signals and operation parameters; (ii) cause the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; and (iii) close the patient relay to pass ablative energy received on the second I/O port to the first I/O port; and (g) a temperature control subsystem to regulate the ablative power based on the calculated temperature.

Systems and methods for radiometrically measuring temperature and detecting tissue contact prior to and during tissue ablation

The present invention provides systems and methods for radiometrically measuring temperature and detecting tissue contact during ablation. An interface module includes a first input/output (I/O) port for receiving radiometer and thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT) that includes a radiometer; a second I/O port for receiving ablative energy from an electrosurgical generator; a temperature display; a patient relay; a computer-readable medium storing radiometer and thermocouple parameters and instructions for causing the processor to: calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the radiometer and thermocouple signals and the parameters; causing the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; closing the patient relay to pass ablative energy from the second to the first I/O port; determining whether the ICT is in contact with tissue based on the radiometer signal. An output device indicates whether the ICT is determined to be in contact with the tissue.

Systems and methods for making a payment using a wireless device

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for performing a payment transaction. A method for performing a payment transaction may include receiving purchase information from a merchant and associating the purchase information with an identifier. The method may also include transmitting the identifier to the merchant and receiving the identifier from a wireless device of a customer. The wireless device may obtain the identifier by receiving a code from a merchant device and by interpreting the code. The method may additionally include associating the identifier with the purchasing information, determining a payment account associated with the customer, transmitting a request to a payment service provider system to provide funds for the payment transaction, and receiving an authorization from the payment service provider system to provide the funds. The method may additionally include transmitting a confirmation of the authorization to the merchant.

Systems and methods for making a payment using a wireless device

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for performing a payment transaction. A method for performing a payment transaction may include receiving purchase information from a merchant and associating the purchase information with an identifier. The method may also include transmitting the identifier to the merchant and receiving the identifier from a wireless device of a customer. The wireless device may obtain the identifier by receiving a code from a merchant device and by interpreting the code. The method may additionally include associating the identifier with the purchasing information, determining a payment account associated with the customer, transmitting a request to a payment service provider system to provide funds for the payment transaction, and receiving an authorization from the payment service provider system to provide the funds. The method may additionally include transmitting a confirmation of the authorization to the merchant.

Automated diamond cutter apparatus

First and second motors are provided for moving a workpiece support in an up and down direction and and for rotation about an axis. Third, fourth and fifth motors are provided for moving a rotating cutter in a lateral direction, for rotating the cutter about an axis, and for moving the cutter toward and away from a workpiece. A first conductive pin sensor senses workpiece parameters. A cutter motor rotates the cutter at constant speed, and a second sensor senses changes in cutter motor torque when the cutter comes into contact with a workpiece. A computer includes a memory for storing instructions for cutting a desired pattern, and the computer causes the first, second, third, fourth and fifth motors to vary the relative position of the cutter and workpiece support to cut a pattern in the workpiece.

Pesticidal formamidines

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Temperature control and analysis system for hyperthermia treatment

Abstract of the Disclosure TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR HYPERTHERMIA TREATMENT A system for controlling a hyperthermia treatment device having energy applicators for heating a portion of a patient's body to attain a predetermined temperature protocol for therapeutic treatment of patient tumors. The system monitors energy application and displays a video presentation of correlative temperature data to an operator who responds by adjusting the energy application to achieve the desired treatment protocol. The system further accumlated a hyperthermia treatment date base, and predetermined temperature protocols for the patient are prepared by comparison with data base protocols for similar tumor conditions. Various figures of merit are also determined and stored in the data base and ongoing treatments are compared with the data base to characterize the most effective treatment protocol.

Radiometric tissue contact and tissue type detection

Radiometric systems may comprise a radiometer, an antenna and a processor communicatively coupled together. The processor may provide a contact-focused output based on filtering or other processing of a raw radiometric output signal. The contact-focused output may facilitate determination of whether contact has been achieved and/or assessment of contact. A miniaturized reflectometer may be configured to determine an amount of reflected power from the antenna. The processor may be configured to determine a reflection coefficient of the reflected power determined by the reflectometer and to identify tissue type based on the reflection coefficient. Systems and methods for facilitating deeper temperature measurements of a radiometer are described.

Impact landing system

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Temperature protocol control system for hyperthermia treatment

Un système utilisé pour commander un dispositif de traitement par hyperthermie comprend des applicateurs d'énergie (12) pour chauffer une partie du corps du patient jusqu'à atteindre un protocole prédéterminé de température (26) pour le traitement de tumeurs du patient. Le système contrôle l'application d'énergie et présente une image sur écran (34) des données de corrélation des températures à un opérateur qui réagit en ajustant l'application d'énergie de façon à atteindre le protocole voulu de traitement. Le système comporte en outre une base de données (20, 22) concernant le traitement par hyperthermie, et des protocoles prédéterminés de température sont préparés pour chaque patient par comparaison avec des protocoles enregistrés dans la base de données sur des conditions tumorales similaires. Différents coefficients de qualité sont également déterminés et enregistrés dans la base de données, et les traitements en cours sont comparés à la base de données afin de déterminer le protocole de traitement le plus efficace. A system used to control a hyperthermia treatment device includes energy applicators (12) for heating a part of the patient's body until a predetermined temperature protocol (26) for treating the patient's tumors is reached. The system monitors the energy application and presents a screen image (34) of the temperature correlation data to an operator who reacts by adjusting the energy application to achieve the desired processing protocol. The system further includes a database (20, 22) for treatment of hyperthermia, and predetermined temperature protocols are prepared for each patient by comparison with protocols stored in the database for similar tumor conditions. Different quality coefficients are also determined and recorded in the database, and the treatments in progress are compared with the database in order to determine the most effective treatment protocol.

Systems and methods for transferring funds using a wireless device

According to one embodiment, a method for performing a money withdrawal transaction includes transmitting a transaction identifier for use by an ATM. The method also includes receiving the transaction identifier from a mobile device of a user, where the mobile device obtains the transaction identifier by capturing machine readable code from the ATM. The method further includes receiving a withdrawal amount from the mobile device along with an identification of an account for use in the withdrawal transaction. The method additionally includes transmitting withdrawal information to a payment service provider to effectuate authorization of a withdrawal of funds from the ATM in an amount equal to the withdrawal amount. The withdrawal information is transmitted from the payment service provider to the ATM and subsequently received therefrom along with a PIN that is input by the user into the ATM. This process mimics existing withdrawal transaction processes of the ATM.

Bound plastic books

PAGES OF HEAT-SEALABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS THERMOPLASTIC ARE SUPERIMPOSED TO FORM A BINDING EDGE, THE PAGES ARE THEN PLACED IN A HEAT SHIELD WITH ONLY THE BINDING EDGE EXPOSED AND RADIANT HEAT IS APPLIED TO SUCH BINDING EDGE TO BIND THE PAGES TOGETHER.

Overshoe-fastener.

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Car-coupling.