VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM AUFBRINGEN VON FLÜSSIGKEITEN IN EINE FESTSTOFFSTRÖMUNG EINES STRAHLSCHICHTAPPARATES

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung und/oder Konditionierung von pulverförmigen Material

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Herstellung und/oder Konditionierung von pulverförmigem Material. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren und eine dazugehörige Vorrichtung zur Herstellung und/oder Konditionierung von pulverförmigem Material in einer Strahlschicht mit Inertpartikeln zu schaffen, bei dem in einem kontinuierlichen Apparatedurchgang ein trockenes feines Pulver mit sehr kleinem Partikeldurchmesser kostengünstig und in entsprechend großen Mengen erzeugt wird. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ist gekennzeichnet durch eine mehrstufige Behandlung des Materials in einer Strahlschicht mit Inertpartikeln. Dabei wird das in einer ersten Strahlschicht vorbehandelte und in einer integrierten Staubabscheidevorrichtung von den gröberen Materialpartikeln getrennte pulverförmige Material mit der aus der ersten Strahlschicht austretenden Gasströmung als Material-Gasströmung einer darüberliegenden zweiten Strahlschicht zur weiteren Zerkleinerung und Konditionierung ...

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Instantprodukten in einer Wirbelschicht

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Instantprodukten, bei dem die pulverförmigen Instantprodukte einer Wirbelschicht zugeführt und unter Zugabe einer Flüssigkeit kontinuierlich einem Agglomerations- und Trocknungsprozess unterzogen werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Verbesserung der Produktparameter der herzustellenden Instantprodukte die der Wirbelschicht zugeführte Zulufttemperatur und die Leerrohrgeschwindigkeit der Zuluft sowie die Materialtemperatur in der Wirbelschicht produktbezogen eingestellt werden.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING LIQUIDS INTO A SOLID CURRENT OF A RADIATION LAYER APPARATUS

FILTER DEVICE

PROCEDURE FOR THE UREA PELLET PRODUCTION

NOZZLE FOR THE SPRAYING OF LIQUID SUBSTANCES, DISPERSIONS, EMULSIONS OR SUSPENSIONS

Method for production of enzyme granules and enzyme granules produced thus

System and method for dynamic video game recap

There is provided a system and method for providing dynamic recap sequences to a player of a video game. There is provided a method for use by a processor to present a recap sequence to a player of a video game, the method comprising storing, in a memory, identification data identifying the player and associated event data relating to the video game played by the player after a first game play, receiving the identification data to identify the player for a second game play, retrieving the event data from the memory, creating a prioritized event list including a number of events from the event data, generating the recap sequence based on the prioritized event list, and presenting the recap sequence to the player prior to the second game play. Creation of the prioritized event list can be customized to suit particular requirements of the video game.

Granulat für die Herstellung von Tiernahrungspellets

Verfahren zur Verkapselung bzw. Immobilisierung von Mikroorganismen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Granulaten, die verkapselte bzw. immobilisierte Mikroorganismen enthalten. DOLLAR A Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von mindestens eine lebensfähig immobilisierte Kultur enthaltenen Granulaten zu schaffen, bei dem die Granulate kontinuierlich oder chargenweise unter weitester Vermeidung von Temperaturungleichverteilungen im Herstellungsprozess und bei Erhöhung der Ausbeute an Lebensfähigkeit der Mikroorganismen hergestellt werden können. Gleichzeitig soll die Kontrollierbarkeit der Granulation bei der Herstellung verbessert werden. DOLLAR A Erfindungsgemäß erfolgt die Herstellung von Granulaten durch eine Verknüpfung zwischen den thermischen Bedingungen in der Sprühzone und den Temperaturbedingungen im übrigen Bereich des Apparates. Im erfindungsgemäßen Prozess wird dies dadurch erreicht, dass die Zuführung des erhitzten Prozessgases zur Trocknung ausschließlich im Bedüsungsbereich erfolgt. Die sichere ...

Verringern von Speicherausfällen in integrierten Schaltungen

Die Zuverlässigkeit von Speichern wird durch die Verwendung von Redundanz zum Reparieren von durch ECC erkannten Fehlern verbessert. Bei einer Ausführungsform repariert Redundanz Fehler, die nicht durch ECC korrigiert werden können. Die Redundanz kann die Verwendung elektronischer Schmelzverbindungen umfassen, wodurch Reparaturen möglich werden, nachdem ein den Speicher enthaltendes IC gekapselt wurde. Die Redundanz kann auch vor der Kapselung des ICs durchgeführt werden.

Verringern der Auswirkungen von Rauschkopplung in integrierten Schaltungen mit Speicherfeldern

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Speicherfeldes mit verringerter Rauschkopplung, mit folgenden Schritten: - Bereitstellen eines Speicherfeldes mit einer Mehrzahl von durch Wortleitungen, Bitleitungen und Plattenleitungen miteinander verbundenen Speicherzellen, wobei die Speicherzellen des Feldes in einer Mehrzahl von Spalten angeordnet sind, eine Spalte ein Bitleitungspaar mit ersten und zweiten an einen Leseverstärker gekoppelten Bitleitungen umfasst; - Durchführen eines Speicherzugriffs auf das Feld, wobei durch den Zugriff eine der Spalten von Speicherzellen ausgewählt wird; und - Bereitstellen eines Plattenleitungsimpulses für die ausgewählte Spalte.

Vorrichtung zum Stressen einer integrierten ferroelektrischen Halbleiterspeicherschaltung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Stressen einer integrierten ferroelektrischen Halbleiterspeicherschaltung. Durch die Integration einer Stresstestschaltung (10) in den den ferroelektrischen Halbleiterspeicher enthaltenden Chip (1) hinein, übernimmt diese integrierte Testschaltung (10) die Aufgabe eines herkömmlichen externen Testautomaten beim Stressen des ferroelektrischen Speichers zum Test von "Fatique" und Imprint. Dadurch kann Testzeit von externen Testautomaten zur internen Schaltung hin verlagert und durch Beschleunigung des Stresstests Stresszeit eingepart werden.

Preparing enzyme granules, useful in nutritional, cleaning and pharmaceutical compositions, by spraying enzyme solution into gas stream containing solid particles, followed by drying and granulation

Method for preparing enzyme granules (A) by spray drying, is new. Method for preparing enzyme granules (A) comprises: (a) spraying at least one liquid enzyme formulation into a gas stream laden with solid particles; (b) subjecting the liquid-wetted particles in the heated gas stream to drying and granulation; (c) the particles, after a residence time in the gas stream, are separated and recycled in the process volume; (d) the particles are passed to the gas inlet region; (e) fine particles, dust and particles entrained in the process gas are separated and returned to the process as seed material for granule formation; and (f) a circuit-like flow of solid is generated in the axial direction of the reaction volume by supplying material to the gas stream. An independent claim is also included for enzyme granules (A) prepared by the new method.

Granulated mixed fertiliser production

To produce a granular mixed fertiliser material, a molten mixture is formed of urea and fine-grain inorganic salts (preferably ammonium sulphate). A part of the molten suspension, at 30-80%, is heated by heated tubes to a temperature over the melting point to be passed over the base of a conventional fluidised bed with or without a sorted material take-off. It is delivered by pressure jets from below, and in the flow direction of the fluidising medium, into the fluidised bed. The temperature of the fluidising air flow, which forms and maintains the fluidised bed and extracts the heat of crystallisation of the melt suspension, is below the melting point of the molten material to give a definite solidification and granulation of the molten suspension at temperatures of 95-105 deg C. This gives a grain size for 95% of the material of 1.6-5.0 mm with a biuret content of 0.8 mol.%.

Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat umfassend eine über einen Rohstoffzulauf (6), einen Säurezulauf (7) und einen Reaktorablauf (8) verfügende, einen Reaktor (3) aufweisende Reaktoreinheit (4) zur Erzeugung einer Suspension aus einem phosphathaltigen Rohstoff und einer Säure sowie eine Sprüheinrichtung (10), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung (1) eine stromauf der Sprüheinrichtung (10) angeordnete Mahleinheit (2) für den phosphathaltigen Rohstoff aufweist.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FULL DETERGENTS AND FULL DETERGENT COMPONENTS

PROCEDURE FOR THE ENCAPSULATION AND/OR IMMOBILIZATION OF MICROORGANISMS

FILLING DEVICE FOR OIL LEVEL ADJUSTMENT WITH OIL PANS IN ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING OF BABY FOOD

PROCEDURE FOR THE ENCAPSULATION OF VOLATILE OF OXIDATION-SENSITIVE SUBSTANCES AS WELL AS OF DUFT-UND TASTE MATERIALS IN GRANULATES FORM

RADIATION LAYER APPARATUS TO LOAD WAYS OR CONTINUOUS PROCESSING AND PROCEDURE FOR THE OPERATION OF A RADIATION LAYER APPARATUS

Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat umfassend eine über einen Rohstoffzulauf (2), einen Säurezulauf (3) und einen Reaktorablauf (4) verfügende, einen Reaktor (5) aufweisende Reaktoreinheit (6) zur Erzeugung einer Suspension aus dem phosphathaltigen Rohstoff und einer Säure sowie einen Granulator (7) zur Granulation der erzeugten Suspension, wobei die Reaktoreinheit (6) über eine Reaktorrezirkulationseinrichtung (11) für die Suspension verfügt.

IMPULSWAHL-STEUERGERAET

Druckverlust-Erzeugungseinrichtung und Verwendung der Druckverlust-Erzeugungseinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Druckverlust-Erzeugungseinrichtung (1) mit einem über einen Prozessgaseinlaufeinlass (5), einen Prozessgaseinlaufauslass (6), eine Prozessgaseinlauf-Längsmittelachse (A-A) und eine Prozessgaseinlauf-Querschnittsfläche (7) verfügenden Prozessgasleinlauf (2), mit einem eine Prozessgasverteiler-Längsmittelachse (B-B), eine Prozessgasverteiler-Querschnittsfläche (8), einen auf einer ersten Stirnfläche (9) angeordneten Prozessgasverteilereinlass (10) und einen auf einer zweiten Stirnfläche (11) angeordneten Prozessgasverteilerauslass (12) aufweisenden Prozessgasverteiler (3), und mit einem einen Prozessgasauslaufeinlass (13), einen Prozessgasauslaufauslass (14), eine Prozessgasauslauf-Längsmittelachse (C-C) und eine Prozessgasauslauf-Querschnittsfläche (15) umfassenden Prozessgasauslauf (4), wobei der Prozessgaseinlauf (2) mit der ersten Stirnfläche (9) des Prozessgasverteilers (3) und die zweite Stirnfläche (11) des Prozessgasverteilers (3) mit dem Prozessgasauslauf ...

Testschaltung zur analogen Messung von Bitleitungssignalen ferroelektrischer Speicherzellen

Testschaltung in Kombination mit einem ferroelektrischen Speicherbaustein, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur analogen Messung von Bitleitungssignalen ferroelektrischer Speicherzellen in einem Testmodus analoge Werte des jeweiligen Speicherinhalts der Zellen auslesbar und einer anschließbaren Bewertungseinrichtung zuführbar sind, und die Testschaltung als eine analoge Schaltung (1) im ferroelektrischen Speicherbaustein integriert und im Testmodus bei nicht aktivierten oder abgetrennten Leseverstärkern (LV0, LV1, ..., LVn) zur analogen Ausgabe von Bitleitungssignalen aus dem Speicherbaustein nach außen eingerichtet ist.

Rolling tool for cold-rolling profiled roller of actuation device, has cylindrical/cone shaped ring passage arranged as supporting section between threaded profiles and profile sections

The tool has circulating profiles comprising threaded areas and profile areas with different outer diameters. A pair of round milling tools (7) i.e. incremental tool, is designed in the form of a caliber. The milling tools comprise threaded profiles (9) with a smaller profile diameter and profile sections (11) and a larger profile diameter. A cylindrical/cone shaped ring passage (10) is arranged as a supporting section between the threaded profiles and the profile sections, where diameter of the passage is larger than the smaller profile diameter and smaller than the larger profile diameter. An independent claim is also included for a profiled roller comprising upward gradient profiles.

GRANULATES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ANIMAL FOOD PELLETS

USE OF A NOZZLE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SODIUM PERCARBONATE

Method for producing urea pellets

Method for continuously producing an active ingredient granulate

The invention relates to a method for continuously producing an active ingredient granulate, having the following steps: (a) producing a spray composition in which an active ingredient and optionally one or more auxiliary agents are dissolved or dispersed in a liquid; (b) providing solid particles in a processing chamber; (c) introducing drops made of the spray composition into an injection zone of the processing chamber in which the liquid is evaporated; (d) repeatedly guiding the solid particles past injected drops in the processing chamber using a processing gas jet such that at least a proportion of the drops which could have already lost some of the contained liquid is brought into contact with solid particles, and larger solid particles are formed by attachment; and (e) removing the active ingredient granulate from the processing chamber in the form of solid particles, wherein the active ingredient has a Hausner ratio of 1.19 or more when used.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING OF PLANT MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method and to an accompanying facility (1) for drying plant material (19), such as, for example, fruits, spices, plants, herbs and the like, by means of a stream of drying gas which is supplied to a drying installation. The method according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that the material to be dried is distributed to a plurality of trays (15-17) of the drying installation (1), which trays are arranged one above the other and through which gas can flow, where each tray is supplied with a portion (10, 11) of refreshed and conditioned drying gas so that an almost uniform drying rate of the material to be dried is obtained on the individual trays. The facility according to the invention is composed of a plurality of trays (13, 17) arranged one above the other in the process space (3) of the drying installation (1) so that a first portion (10) of the drying gas can flow through them, they are divided in each case into a plurality of segments (12) and ...

ALTERNATIVE BILLING MODES FOR SECURITY AND AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS

A method and system facilitates the one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system. The method and system facilitate the detection of an adverse condition in a building, the generation of an alert based on the detection of adverse condition, sending a notification to a user about the alert, asking the user how to respond to the alert via a message sent to a mobile device, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be notified via at least one of a telephone call, text message, email, or application notification. The user may provide instructions to the method and system via at least one of a telephone call, text message, email, application command, or web script. The ...

Method and device for the production and/or conditioning of powdered material

A method and a device for producing and/or conditioning powdered material. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and an associated device which are used for producing and/or conditioning powdered material in a spouted bed comprising inert particles and in which a dry, fine powder having a very small particle diameter is produced at a low cost and at adequately large quantities in a continuous operation. This aim is achieved by a method in which the material is treated in several stages in a spouted bed comprising inert particles. In the method, the powdered material that is preprocessed in a first spouted bed and is separated from the larger material particles in an integrated dust collector is fed to a superimposed second spouted bed as a material-gas flow along with the gas flow discharged from the first spouted bed in order to be further reduced in size and be conditioned. After separating the fine particles from the larger material particles in a dust collector that is integrated ...

METHOD AND FACILITY FOR DRYING PLANT MATERIAL

METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF ENZYME GRANULES AND ENZYME GRANULES PRODUCED THUS

Alternative billing modes for security and automation applications

Techniques for facilitating one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system are disclosed. The techniques facilitate detecting an adverse condition in a building, generating an alert based on the detection, sending a notification about the alert to a user (e.g., to a mobile device), awaiting a user response, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be billed for the service of notifying an appropriate responder provided by central monitoring system regularly, intermittently when the user is away from the building, or on a per-alert basis.

FERROELEKTRISCHER SPEICHER MIT IN REIHE GESCHALTETEN SPEICHERZELLEN

Preparing enzyme granules, useful in nutritional, cleaning and pharmaceutical compositions, by spraying enzyme solution into gas stream containing solid particles, followed by drying and granulation

Method for preparing enzyme granules (A) by spray drying, is new. Method for preparing enzyme granules (A) comprises: (a) spraying at least one liquid enzyme formulation into a gas stream laden with solid particles; (b) subjecting the liquid-wetted particles in the heated gas stream to drying and granulation; (c) the particles, after a residence time in the gas stream, are separated and recycled in the process volume; (d) the particles are passed to the gas inlet region; (e) fine particles, dust and particles entrained in the process gas are separated and returned to the process as seed material for granule formation; and (f) a circuit-like flow of solid is generated in the axial direction of the reaction volume by supplying material to the gas stream. An independent claim is also included for enzyme granules (A) prepared by the new method.

Preparing enzyme granules, useful in nutritional, cleaning and pharmaceutical compositions, by spraying enzyme solution into gas stream containing solid particles, followed by drying and granulation

Method for preparing enzyme granules (A) by spray drying, is new. Method for preparing enzyme granules (A) comprises: (a) spraying at least one liquid enzyme formulation into a gas stream laden with solid particles; (b) subjecting the liquid-wetted particles in the heated gas stream to drying and granulation; (c) the particles, after a residence time in the gas stream, are separated and recycled in the process volume; (d) the particles are passed to the gas inlet region; (e) fine particles, dust and particles entrained in the process gas are separated and returned to the process as seed material for granule formation; and (f) a circuit-like flow of solid is generated in the axial direction of the reaction volume by supplying material to the gas stream. An independent claim is also included for enzyme granules (A) prepared by the new method.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND/OR CONDITIONING OF POWDERED MATERIAL

ENZYME GRANULATES MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND AVAILABLE ONE OF ENZYME GRANULATES

Method for producing a nanotubular carbon material, and the material produced thereby

2T2C SIGNAL MARGIN TEST MODE USING DIFFERENT PRE-CHARGE LEVELS FOR BL AND/BL

Method for production of enzyme granules and enzyme granules produced thus

A method of producing enzyme granulates, enzyme granulates produced by the method, and the use thereof in formulations is provided, for example, for animal feed, foodstuffs, washing agents, rinsing agents or for pharmaceutical uses. The enzyme granulates have a high relative proportion of active enzyme, particular particle size, good shelf life, particularly small rounding factors and/or low residual moisture proportion, and further specific properties. The production of the enzyme granulates is achieved by linking of the thermal conditions in the injection zone and temperature conditions in the remainder of the apparatus. This is achieved by introduction of heated process gasses for drying exclusively in the injection zone. The secure introduction of articles into the injection zone is achieved by the specific geometric arrangement of the apparatus using gravity. The absolute value for enzyme activity of the enzyme granulates can be controlled by the addition of particles as seed material ...

Manufacture of instant products in fluidized bed, controls inlet air temperature, mean input velocity and temperature of bed material in accordance with required product properties

The process conditions are controlled in order to improve properties of the instant products to be manufactured. The temperature of air supplied at the inlet of the fluidized bed, the mean velocity of the inlet air and the temperature of material in the fluidized bed, are all adjusted in accordance with required product properties. Conditions are specified for the agglomeration and drying of cappuccino powder in the fluidized bed layer. The air supplied to the base of the fluidized bed is at 120 -130[deg]C. The mean (empty tube) velocity of the of the air supplied at the base is 0.9 - 1.1 m/s. The temperature of material in the fluidized bed is 40-50[deg]C. Corresponding values are also supplied for variant processes used to make instant cocoa and baby food. Two-material nozzles are used to supply water, a similar solution or suspension, water plus binder and/or steam. When processing tea dust, maltodextrin is added to the agglomeration fluid, as a binder. Agglomeration fluid is supplied ...

REDUCING EFFECTS OF NOISE COUPLING IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH MEMORY ARRAYS

Process for continuous production of an active ingredient granulate

A process for continuous production of an active ingredient granulate is provided and comprises the following steps: (a) providing a spraying composition by dissolving or dispersing an active ingredient and optionally one or more auxiliaries in a liquid; (b) providing solid particles in a process space; (c) introducing droplets of the spraying composition into an injection zone of the process space in which the liquid is evaporated; (d) repeatedly running the solid particles past spray-introduced droplets in the process space using a process gas jet, so that at least a proportion of the droplets, which may already have lost a portion of the obtained liquid, comes into contact with solid particles, thus forming larger solid particles by agglomeration; (e) withdrawal of the active ingredient granulate from the process space in the form of solid particles, wherein the active ingredient comprises metformin or an acid addition salt of metformin, in particular metformin hydrochloride.

AUTOMATION AND SECURITY APPLICATION STORE SUGGESTIONS BASED ON USAGE DATA

A method, system, and computer-readable medium that facilitate the reception of usage data about the utilization of an intelligent home system and recommend intelligent home system products based on the usage data. The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitate the analysis of the usage data to determine whether to recommend intelligent home system products and which, if any, intelligent home system products to recommend. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to an updated products list or an upgraded products list. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to a similar products list. The similar products list may be generated by analyzing previously received usage data to determine which products are often used together. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to a similar customers list. The similar customers list may be generated by analyzing previously received usage data to determine which products are used ...

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR INSURANCE RATING PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of incentivizing low-loss behaviors, in-home data is received. The in-home data is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is indicative of one or both of (i) a utilization of the device and (ii) a condition monitored by the device. The method also includes determining, based on the received in-home data, an insurance premium adjustment for the individual, and providing an indication of the determined insurance premium adjustment. 1. A computer-implemented method of incentivizing low-loss behaviors , the method comprising:receiving, via a computer, in-home data that is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, wherein the in-home data is indicative of one or both of (i) a utilization of the device and (ii) a condition monitored by the device;determining, via a computer and based on the received in-home data, an insurance premium adjustment for the individual; andproviding, via a computer, an indication of the determined insurance premium adjustment.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein receiving in-home data generated by claim 1 , or based on information generated by claim 1 , a device located at a residence of an individual includes receiving data indicative of user settings of one or both of (i) a home security system located at the residence claim 1 , or (ii) a home automation system located at the residence.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining claim 1 , based on the received in-home data claim 1 , an insurance premium adjustment for the individual includes:monitoring data from the device to determine a behavior of one or more occupants of the residence; anddetermining the insurance premium adjustment based on the determined behavior.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein receiving in-home data generated by claim 1 , or based on information ...

Method and apparatus for the treatment of fine-grained material in a spouted bed

A method and an associated apparatus for treating fine-grained material in a spouted bed. Here, the method and design for an associated apparatus for treating fine-grained material in a spouted bed eliminate the drawbacks of the prior art, allow different process conditions in the process chamber to be adjusted in a regulated manner, and has a simple and inexpensive structure. The method is provides that a nearly circular gas flow of the fluidizer is generated in the process chamber (5) by an external annular gap (7) lying on the y-z plane, the diameter of the nearly circular gas flow expands outward in the direction of the x axis inside the process chamber (5), and a nearly circular gas flow of the fluidizer is generated by an internal annular gap (8) lying on the y-z plane, the diameter of the nearly circular gas flow expands inward within the process chamber (5). A displacement member (2) and an annular central contour (9) are centrally disposed in the lower region of the process chamber ...

WAFER BASED BEOL PROCESS FOR CHIP EMBEDDING

In various embodiments a semiconductor device is provided, including a semiconductor body including a drift region and a gate electrode arranged adjacent to the drift region; and a contact structure provided over the drift region of the semiconductor body and having a first metal layer, an adhesion layer over the first metal layer and a second metal layer over the adhesion layer. 1. A semiconductor device , comprising:a semiconductor body having a front side and a back side opposite to the front side, the semiconductor body comprising a semiconductor layer, a first drift region and a first gate electrode arranged laterally adjacent to the first drift region, wherein the first gate electrode vertically extends from the front side of the semiconductor body towards the back side of the semiconductor body, anda first contact structure provided over the semiconductor body and at least partially horizontally overlapping the first drift region of the semiconductor body, the first contact structure including a first metal layer contacting the semiconductor body at the front side, an adhesion layer disposed over the first metal layer, and a second metal layer disposed over the adhesion layer, wherein the first metal layer of the first contact structure and the first gate electrode do not horizontally overlap.2. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , further comprising:a second contact structure provided over the semiconductor body and laterally adjacent to the first gate electrode, the second contact structure including a first metal layer contacting the semiconductor body at the front side, an adhesion layer disposed over the first metal layer, and a second metal layer disposed over the adhesion layer, wherein the first metal layer of the second contact structure and the first gate electrode do not horizontally overlap.3. The semiconductor device of claim 2 , further comprising:a second drift region of the semiconductor body, wherein the first gate electrode is arranged ...

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat; Düngemittelgranulat

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Verfahren zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat, wobei eine Suspension mindestens aus einem phosphathaltigen Sekundärrohstoff und mindestens einer Mineralsäure erzeugt wird, in der erzeugten Suspension die schwerlöslichen Phosphate des mindestens einen phosphathaltigen Sekundärrohstoffes zumindest teilweise gelöst und/oder in eine wasser- und/oder neutral-ammoniumcitratlösliche Phosphatphase umgewandelt werden und diese Suspension anschließend einer Granulation zugeführt wird, wobei sich das Düngemittelgranulat bildet und wobei der enthaltene P2O5-Gehalt im Düngemittelgranulat größer 75 % neutral-ammoniumcitratlöslich ist und außerdem von einem Düngemittelgranulat mit einem sphärischen Fromfaktor von größer gleich 0,85, mit einer Granulatgrößenverteilung im Bereich von 1 mm (d05) bis 10 mm (d95) und einem P2O5-Anteil größer 8 %, wobei der P2O5-Gehalt größer 75 % neutral-ammoniumcitratlöslich ist.

WAFER-BASIERTER BEOL-PROZESS FÜR DIE CHIP-EINBETTUNG UND VORRICHTUNG

Halbleitervorrichtung (200), die aufweist:einen Halbleiterkörper (102), der eine Drift-Region (108, 110) und eine Gate-Elektrode (106) aufweist, die seitlich angrenzend an die Drift-Region (108, 110) angeordnet ist;eine Kontaktstruktur (204, 206), die über der Drift-Region (108, 110) des Halbleiterkörpers (102) bereitgestellt ist und eine erste Metallschicht (118), eine elektrisch leitende Haftschicht (202) über der ersten Metallschicht (118) und eine zweite Metallschicht (124) über der elektrisch leitenden Haftschicht (202) aufweist;wobei die zweite Metallschicht (124) eine Dicke größer gleich 5 µm aufweist;eine weitere Drift-Region (108, 110), die seitlich angrenzend an die Gate-Elektrode (106) angeordnet ist, so dass die Gate-Elektrode (106) zwischen den zwei Drift-Regionen (108, 110) angeordnet ist;eine weitere Kontaktstruktur (204, 206), die über der weiteren Drift-Region (108, 110) des Halbleiterkörpers (102) bereitgestellt ist und eine erste Metallschicht (118), eine elektrisch leitende ...

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Enzym-Granulaten

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Enzym-Granulaten, wobei a. ein oder mehrere flüssige Enzymformulierungen über Sprüheinrichtungen in einen feststoffbeladenen Gasstrahl eingedüst werden, b. die mit Flüssigkeit benetzt Materialteilchen im erwärmten Gasstrahl einem Trocknungs- und Granulationsprozess unterzogen werden, c. die Teilchen nach einer Verweilzeit vom Gasstrahl getrennt und in den Prozessraum zurückgeführt werden, d. die Teilchen durch Schwerkraft über geneigte Flächen dem Gaseintrittsbereich zugeführt werden, e. Feinpartikel, Stäube und vom Prozessgas mitgerissene Teilchen abgeschieden werden und dem Prozess als Keimematerial für den Granulatbildungsprozess wieder zugeführt werden, f. durch Materialzuführung in den über die vorzugsweise rotationssymmetrische oder langgestreckte Spaltöffnungen zugeführten Gasstrahl(en) eine in axialer Richtung des Reaktionsraumes liegende kreisähnliche Feststoffströmung erzeugt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Enzym-Granulate über unterschiedliche ...

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of generating event notifications, in-home data is received. The in-home data and environment data (e.g., weather, law enforcement, etc.) is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is analyzed to determine whether it is indicative of an event that should be reported to one or more neighboring residences and/or businesses. If the data is indicative of such an event, a notification is generated and transmitted to the relevant residences and/or businesses.

AUTOMATION AND SECURITY APPLICATION STORE SUGGESTIONS BASED ON USAGE DATA

A method, system, and computer-readable medium that facilitate the reception of usage data about the utilization of an intelligent home system and recommend intelligent home system products based on the usage data. The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitate the analysis of the usage data to determine whether to recommend intelligent home system products and which, if any, intelligent home system products to recommend. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to an updated products list or an upgraded products list. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to a similar products list. The similar products list may be generated by analyzing previously received usage data to determine which products are often used together. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to a similar customers list. The similar customers list may be generated by analyzing previously received usage data to determine which products are used ...

FILTER APPARATUS FOR INCREASING SIGNIFICANTLY THE USE PERIOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: A filter apparatus is provided to extend the use time of a compression oil filter or the replacement time of a filter and to increase the filtering efficiency. CONSTITUTION: A filtering medium with a bypass is equipped between an inlet(11) and an outlet(14) within a filter device(1). The filtering medium is an ultra-precision type filter and includes the first filtering medium(4). The bypass is a coarse particle type filter and includes the second filtering medium(2). The third filtering medium(3) is selectively arranged before the first filtering medium as a reserve filter. A control member(5) controls the stream of volume passing through the bypass. © KIPO 2007 ...

Fluidisierungsapparat

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Fluidisierungsapparat (1) zur Konditionierung von Feststoffpartikeln, bestehend aus einer Verteilerkammer (2), einer Wirbelkammer (3), wobei die Wirbelkammer (3) zur Förderung von Feststoffpartikeln entlang einer Förderstrecke Trennwände (10) oder dgl. aufweist, einer Feststoffpartikel-Eintrittseinheit (6) sowie einer Feststoffpartikel-Austrittseinheit (7) und einem Anströmboden (11), wobei eine Luftverteilerplatte (19) unterhalb des Anströmbodens (11) angeordnet ist und Öffnungsverhältnisse, welche sich durch Öffnungen (23) in der Luftverteilerplatte (19) ergeben, variieren.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Mischoxid-Pulvern sowie ein Mischoxid-Pulver

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Mischoxid-Pulvern umfassend die Schritte (a) des Erzeugens einer Rohstoffmischung, (b) des Einbringens der Rohstoffmischung in einen Heißgasstrom zur thermischen Behandlung in einem Reaktor, (c) des Bildens von Partikeln des Mischoxid-Pulvers, und (d) des Ausbringens der im Schritt (b) und (c) erhaltenen Partikel des Mischoxid-Pulvers aus dem Reaktor, wobei die Rohstoffmischung in Form einer Lösung oder Suspension aus mindestens einem Salz und/oder Salzgemisch aus mindestens einer Verbindung der Elemente Lithium, Nickel und/oder Mangan hergestellt wird sowie ein nach diesem Verfahren hergestelltes Mischoxid-Pulver.

FERROELEKTRISCHER SPEICHER MIT IN REIHE GESCHALTETEN SPEICHERZELLEN

2T2C SIGNAL MARGIN TEST MODE USING A DEFINED CHARGE EXCHANGE BETWEEN BL AND/BL

2t2c signal margin test mode using a defined charge exchange between bl and /bl

AUTOMATION AND SECURITY APPLICATION STORE SUGGESTIONS BASED ON CLAIMS DATA

A method, system, and computer-readable medium that facilitate the reception of usage data about the utilization of an intelligent home system and insurance claims data and recommend intelligent home system products based on the claims data. The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitate the analysis of the claims data to determine whether to recommend intelligent home system products and which, if any, intelligent home system products to recommend. Recommendations may be generated by comparing a user's usage data to the claims data. Recommendations may be generated by comparing the usage data to products related to the claims submitted by one or more similar claimants in the claims data. Recommendations may be presented to a user if the intelligent home system.

Speicherzellensignalfenstertestverfahren und -vorrichtung

Verfahren zum Testen des Signalfensters einer Speicherzelle mit den folgenden Schritten: Schreiben erster Daten in eine Speicherzelle während eines Schreibzyklus; Lesen eines Low-Zellensignals aus der Speicherzelle während eines ersten Lesezyklus; Vergleichen des Low-Zellensignals mit einem Low-Referenzsignal; Speichern des Ergebnisses des Vergleichs in einem ersten Speicherregister; Schreiben zweiter Daten in eine Speicherzelle während eines Schreibzyklus; Lesen eines High-Zellensignals aus der Speicherzelle während eines zweiten Lesezyklus; Vergleichen des High-Zellensignals mit einem High-Referenzsignal; Speichern des Ergebnisses des Vergleiches in einem zweiten Speicherregister; und Vergleichen des Ergebnisses in dem ersten und dem zweiten Speicherregister und Ausgeben einer Anzeige, daß die Speicherzelle den Test nicht bestanden hat, wenn der Vergleich zeigt, daß das Low-Zellensignal höher als das Low-Referenzsignal und das High-Zellensignal niedriger als das High-Referenzsignal ist ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von feinkörnigem Material in einer Strahlschicht

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine dazugehörige Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von feinkörnigem Material in einer Strahlschicht. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren und eine dazugehörige Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von feinkörnigem Material in einer Strahlschicht zu schaffen, mit dem bzw. mit der die Nachteile des Standes der Technik beseitigt werden und mit dem bzw. mit der unterschiedliche Prozessbedingungen im Prozessraum regelbar einstellbar sind und deren Anlage einen einfachen und kostengünstigen Aufbau aufweist. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Prozessraum (5) über einem in der y-z-Ebene liegenden äußeren Ringspalt (7) eine nahezu kreisringförmige und in Richtung x-Achse sich im Prozessraum (5) nach außen im Durchmesser erweitende und über einem in der y-z-Ebene liegenden inneren Ringspalt (8) eine nahezu kreisringförmige und in Richtung x-Achse sich im Prozessraum (5) nach innen im Durchmesser erweitende Gasströmung des Fluidisierungsmittels ...

Rotor

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Rotor (24) einer elektrischen Maschine (14) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2), insbesondere eines Hybrid-Boosters (12), mit einem Blechpaket (28) und einer Anzahl an Permanentmagneteinheiten (50), von denen jede in einer jeweiligen geschlossenen Tasche (38) des Blechpakets (28) angeordnet ist. Jede der Permanentmagneteinheiten (50) ist mittels eines Halteelements (46) des Blechpakets (28) gehalten, das sich zwischen den beiden Enden der jeweiligen Tasche (38) und den beiden Enden der jeweiligen Permanentmagneteinheit (50) in radialer Richtung befindet. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Elektromotor (14) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2).

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of generating event notifications, in-home data is received. The in-home data and environment data (e.g., weather, law enforcement, etc.) is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is analyzed to determine whether it is indicative of an event that should be reported to one or more neighboring residences and/or businesses. If the data is indicative of such an event, a notification is generated and transmitted to the relevant residences and/or businesses.

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR INSURANCE RATING PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of incentivizing low-loss behaviors, in-home data is received. The in-home data is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is indicative of one or both of (i) a utilization of the device and (ii) a condition monitored by the device. The method also includes determining, based on the received in-home data, an insurance premium adjustment for the individual, and providing an indication of the determined insurance premium adjustment.

VERFAHREN ZUR HARNSTOFFPELLET-HERSTELLUNG

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Röntgenanalyse mit zweidimensionalem Array-Detektor

Jet layer apparatus used for continuous and batch processes comprises process regions joined together by overflows

A jet layer apparatus comprises process regions (6) joined together by overflows (5). The first process region has a solids inlet (13) and the last process region has a solids outlet (7). An Independent claim is also included for the operation of a jet layer apparatus. Preferred Features: The overflows are arranged in jet backflow walls (2) of neighboring process regions and are formed by channels or openings. The process regions are arranged behind and/or next to each other. The process regions are the same size as each other or are different sizes. Individual process regions are separated from each other by segments in the region of the feed air chambers (8).

Production of compact solid particles, e.g. granules, in continuously operating fluidized layer, involves using fluidized layer, feeding raw material to part of layer, and feeding material produced into fluidized layer

Production of compact solid particles involves using a fluidized layer having a region with a higher flow speed of the air stream impinged by the material to be treated; feeding raw material into the region, and then into the fluidized layer; and feeding a part of the material of the fluidized layer back into the region, so that a particle circulation occurs between the fluidized layer and the region. Production of compact solid particles, e.g. granules, in a continuously operating fluidized layer involves using a fluidized layer (9) having a region (16) with a higher flow speed of the air stream impinged by the material to be treated; feeding raw material (2) into the region; feeding the material from the region into the fluidized layer; and feeding a part of the material of the fluidized layer back into the region, so that a particle circulation occurs between the fluidized layer and the region. An Independent claim is also included for a fluidized layer system for producing compact solid ...

Verfahren zur Verkapselung flüchtiger oxidationsempfindlicher Substanzen sowie von Duft- und Geschmacksstoffen in Granulatform

2t2c signal margin test mode using different pre-charge levels for bl and /bl

Method for producing urea pellets

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR INSURANCE RATING PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of incentivizing low-loss behaviors, in-home data is received. The in-home data is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is indicative of one or both of (i) a utilization of the device and (ii) a condition monitored by the device. The method also includes determining, based on the received in-home data, an insurance premium adjustment for the individual, and providing an indication of the determined insurance premium adjustment.

FERROELEKTRISCHE SPEICHERANORDNUNG MIT VERBESSERTER AUSFALLSICHERHEIT UND HOEHERER SPEICHERDICHTE

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING LIQUIDS INTO A FLOW OF SOLIDS OF A SPOUTED BED APPARATUS

PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT GRANULATE

A process for continuous production of an active ingredient granulate is provided and comprises the following steps: (a) providing a spraying composition by dissolving or dispersing an active ingredient and optionally one or more auxiliaries in a liquid; (b) providing solid particles in a process space; (c) introducing droplets of the spraying composition into an injection zone of the process space in which the liquid is evaporated; (d) repeatedly running the solid particles past spray-introduced droplets in the process space using a process gas jet, so that at least a proportion of the droplets, which may already have lost a portion of the obtained liquid, comes into contact with solid particles, thus forming larger solid particles by agglomeration; (e) withdrawal of the active ingredient granulate from the process space in the form of solid particles, wherein the active ingredient comprises metformin or an acid addition salt of metformin, in particular metformin hydrochloride.

ALTERNATIVE BILLING MODES FOR SECURITY AND AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS

A method and system facilitates the one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system. The method and system facilitate the detection of an adverse condition in a building, the generation of an alert based on the detection of adverse condition, sending a notification to a user about the alert, asking the user how to respond to the alert via a message sent to a mobile device, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be notified via at least one of a telephone call, text message, email, or application notification. The user may provide instructions to the method and system via at least one of a telephone call, text message, email, application command, or web script. The ...

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat, wobei zuerst eine Suspension aus einem phosphathaltigen Rohstoff und einer Säure in einer Reaktoreinheit (3) erzeugt und diese danach einem Granulator (9) zur Granulation zugeführt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass vor der Granulation ein Mahlvorgang des phosphathaltigen Rohstoffs stattfindet.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Düngemittelgranulat, wobei zuerst eine Suspension aus einem phosphathaltigen Rohstoff und einer Säure in einer einen Reaktor (3) aufweisenden Reaktoreinheit (4) erzeugt wird, und wobei ein Mahlvorgang in der Reaktoreinheit (4) erfolgt und die Suspension danach einer Sprüheinrichtung (10) zur Granulation und/oder Trocknung zugeführt wird.

Zinc paste bandage useful for traumatic and sports injuries, includes dexpanthenol, racemic panthenol or calcium D-pantothenate to improve skin compatibility

Zinc paste bandage comprising a mixture of water, gelling agent (gelatin, calcium alginate, hydroxyethyl cellulose or pectin), glycerol or sorbitol, calcium chloride, zinc oxide and parabens, includes 0.5-5 wt.% dexpanthenol, racemic panthenol or calcium D-pantothenate.

Filtervorrichtung

2T2C SIGNAL MARGIN TEST MODE USING RESISTIVE ELEMENT

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Flüssigkeiten in eine Feststoffströmung eines Strahlschichtapparates

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen von Flüssigkeiten in eine Feststoffströmung eines Strahlschichtapparates sowie eine dazugehörige Vorrichtung. DOLLAR A Für die vorliegende Erfindung ist kennzeichnend, dass die Ausbildung wenigstens einer in axialer Richtung des Reaktionsraumes des Strahlschichtapparates liegenden kreisähnlichen Feststoffströmung vorgesehen ist, bei der die zur Ausbildung der Feststoffströmung benötigte Zuluft über einen im unteren Bereich und in axialer Richtung des Reaktionsraumes liegenden Spalt zugeführt und die Flüssigkeit mittels einer oder mehreren Ein- und/oder Mehrstoffdüsen an einer oder mehreren Stellen in die Feststoffströmung eingebracht wird. Dadurch können die Strömungsbedingungen im Bedüsungsbereich eingestellt werden, so dass die Flüssigkeit gezielt und einstellbar in die Feststoffströmung aufgebracht werden kann. Das dabei entstehende Endprodukt zeichnet sich durch annähernd gleiche Korngröße mit gleichen Materialeigenschaften aus. Durch ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUR WEGBEGRENZUNG FUER DIE ZUSTELLEINRICHTUNG EINER PUTZSCHLEIFMASCHINE

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Stators

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren (84) zur Herstellung eines Stators (28) einer elektrischen Maschine (18) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2), insbesondere zur Einwirkung auf einen Antriebsstrang (8). Eine Anzahl an Einzelzähnen (30) wird bereitgestellt, und die Einzelzähne (30) werden mittels einer ersten Form (90) zu einer Kreisstruktur (32) angeordnet. Die Einzelzähne (30) werden aneinander befestigt, und ein Positionierungselement (48) wird mittels einer zweiten Form (102) bezüglich der ersten Form (90) positioniert. Das Positionierungselement (48) wird an einem der Einzelzähne (30) befestigt. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren (82) zur Herstellung einer elektrischen Maschine (18) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2) sowie eine elektrische Maschine (18) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2) als auch einen Einzelzahn (30) einer elektrischen Maschine (18) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2).

Prozessgas-Teilersystem und Verwendung des Prozessgas-Teilersystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Prozessgas-Teilersystem (1) umfassend eine Prozessgas-Teilereinrichtung (2) sowie eine Verwendung eines Prozessgas-Teilersystem (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche in einem Reaktorsystem (38) zur Herstellung und/oder Behandlung von Partikeln (P) in einem schwingenden Prozessgasstrom, insbesondere einem Pulsationsreaktor.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND/OR CONDITIONING OF POWDERED MATERIAL

Fluidgekühlte elektrische Maschine

Die Erfindung betrifft eine fluidgekühlte elektrische Maschine (18) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2), insbesondere zur Einwirkung auf einen Antriebsstrang (8), mit einem Stator (28), und mit einem ein Elektronikfach (166) bereitstellenden Elektronikgehäuse (74), das stirnseitig zu dem Stator (28) angeordnet ist. In einer Axialrichtung (36) ist zwischen dem Stator (28) und dem Elektronikfach (166) eine einstückige Kühlplatte (72) mit einem mantelseitig geschlossenen ersten Kühlkanal (130) für ein Kühlfluid angeordnet. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Kraftfahrzeug (2) mit einer fluidgekühlten elektrischen Maschine (18).

Verfahren zum Coating von Babynahrung

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Trocknung von pflanzlichem Material

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine dazugehörige Vorrichtung zur Trocknung von pflanzlichem Material, wie beispielsweise Früchte, Gewürze, Pflanzen, Kräuter und dergleichen, durch ein in ein Trocknungsapparat zugeführten Trocknungsgasstrom. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren und eine dazugehörige Vorrichtung zur Trocknung von pflanzlichem Material, wie beispielsweise Früchte, Gewürze, Pflanzen, Kräuter und dergleichen, zu schaffen, mit dem/der eine schonende und kostengünstig Trocknung des zu behandelnden Materials bei einer möglichst gleichmäßigen Trocknungsgeschwindigkeit im gesamten Bereich des Prozessraumes erfolgt. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass das zu trocknende Material auf mehreren übereinander angeordneten gasdurchströmbaren Böden des Trocknungsapparats verteilt wird, wobei jedem Boden ein Teil des frischen und konditionierten Trocknungsgases zugeführt wird, so dass auf den einzelnen Böden eine nahezu gleichmäßige Trocknungsgeschwindigkeit ...

Reducing effects of noise coupling in integrated circuits with memory arrays

METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PARTICLES OF PHARMACEUTICAL SUBSTANCES AND THE USE THEREOF

The invention relates to a method for producing particles with a length-width ratio of less than about 1.4 from a pharmaceutical substance, which method includes the following stages, that is: (a) provision of a melt of the pharmaceutical substance; (b) production of droplets of the melt by spraying into a processing chamber; (c) repeated guiding of solid particles past sprayed droplets in the processing chamber with the aid of a process gas jet which is guided in a defined way and whose temperature is fixed, depending on the solidification point of the melt, so that at least some of the droplets come into contact with particles and solidify thereon; (d) removal of particles from the processing chamber as a function of the particle size. The invention further relates to particles of pharmaceutical substances and the use thereof. 1. A collection consisting of:particles consisting of a pharmaceutical substance;wherein the particles have an average particle size of from 0.1 to 3 mm;wherein at least 90% of the particles have a length-width ratio of less than about 1.4; and (a) providing a melt of the pharmaceutical substance;', '(b) producing droplets of the melt by spraying the melt into a processing chamber;', '(c) repeatedly guiding solid particles of the pharmaceutical substance past the sprayed droplets in the processing chamber with the aid of a process gas jet which is guided in a defined way and which has a temperature that is 10° C. to 40° C. below the solidification point of the melt, so that at least some of the droplets come into contact with particles and solidify thereon; and', '(d) removing particles from the processing chamber as a function of the particle size., 'wherein said particles are prepared by a method including the following stages2. A method of making a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '1. sing or encapsulating particles as defined in in order to produce a pharmaceutical dosage form.'}3. ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur mehrstufigen Behandlung von dispersen Feststoffen

Verfahren zur mehrstufigen Behandlung von dispersen Feststoffen, bei dem der zu behandelnde Feststoff nacheinander mehrere als Wirbelschichtstufen ausgebildete Behandlungsstufen durchläuft und durch direkte und indirekte Wärmeübertragung einer thermischen Behandlung unterzogen wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die indirekte Wärmeübertragung durch ein in einem geschlossenen Wärmetauschkreislauf geführtes Medium erfolgt, das dabei vom Austrag des Feststoffes aus dem Apparat bis zum Eintrag des zu behandelnden Feststoffes in den Apparat durch mehrere einzelne Behandlungsstufen geführt und nach Verlassen des Apparats durch indirekten Wärmeaustausch gekühlt wird. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass Rohrleitungen zur indirekten Wärmeübertragung als ein indirekter Wärmetauschkreislauf (12) ausgebildet sind, bei dem mit den Rohrleitungen verbundene Rohrleitungsanordnungen (16) über mehrere Anströmböden (2, 3, 5, 6) des mehrstufig übereinander angeordneten Apparats ...

Topical application form, useful for treating e.g. pruritus, burnt skin, dry skin, comprises a carrier material, which is applied with a hydrocolloid matrix and the matrix comprises two hydrocolloids or hydro-gels and one excipient

Topical application form comprises a carrier material, which is applied with a hydrocolloid matrix, where the hydrocolloid matrix comprises a combination of at least two hydrocolloids or hydro-gels and at least one additional excipient and the application form is prepared in such a manner that it is present on at least the side of the skin in an undried form. An independent claim is also included for a packing unit comprising the topical application form and a moisture-proof envelope. ACTIVITY : Antipruritic; Antipsoriatic; Dermatological; Nephrotropic; Antidiabetic. No biological data given. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.

Fluidized bed process to manufacture dry granular or powder washing agent produces homogenous dust-free product

Fluidized bed process to manufacture dry granular or powder washing agent produces homogenous dust-free product. A process to manufacture a dry granular or powder washing agent consists uses a horizontal fluidised bed. The processes, especially agglomeration, coating, drying and cooling, and take place in sequence in a single or multi-stage fluidized bed. The powdery first-stage starting material is fed to the fluidized bed chamber inlet zone. Process air is fed to all process stages from beneath the fluidized bed. The process temperature (20 to 300 deg C) and air feed temperature (-20 to +30 deg C) for product agglomeration is dependent upon the break-down temperature of the individual components making up the end-product. Binding agents, water and other ingredients such as solutions, suspensions or molten substances are introduced over the fluidized bed by spray or jet, the percentage dry matter being in the range 0 -100. The ingredients are fluidized to form homogenized granules.

System and Method for Dynamic Video Game Recap

There is provided a system and method for providing dynamic recap sequences to a player of a video game. There is provided a method for use by a processor to present a recap sequence to a player of a video game, the method comprising storing, in a memory, identification data identifying the player and associated event data relating to the video game played by the player after a first game play, receiving the identification data to identify the player for a second game play, retrieving the event data from the memory, creating a prioritized event list including a number of events from the event data, generating the recap sequence based on the prioritized event list, and presenting the recap sequence to the player prior to the second game play. Creation of the prioritized event list can be customized to suit particular requirements of the video game. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for presenting a recap sequence of past events pertaining to a video game to a player of the video game , the system comprising:a memory; and store, in the memory, the past events for the video game;', 'store, in the memory, a game state when the first game play of the video game is suspended;', 'receive identification data from the player for a second game play;', 'identify the player in response to receiving the identification data;', 'retrieve, from the memory, the past events and the game state in response to identifying the player;', 'generate a recap sequence based on the past events;', 'present the recap sequence for the second game play; and', 'resume the second game play based on the game state., 'a processor configured to execute the video game to22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the recap sequence is a video sequence of past events.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the recap sequence is an audio sequence of past events.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the recap sequence is an image sequence of past events.25. The system of claim 21 , wherein the game state represents a ...

Storage and Authentication of Data Transactions

Data is transmitted between a first user and a second user via an information technology communications network, in a method comprising the steps of: 1. A computer implemented method of transmitting data between a first user and a second user via an information technology communications network , comprising the steps of:generating a first hash value for a selected one of the data items;digitally signing and encrypting said first hash value with a secret identifier associated with the first user;transmitting to a second user said encrypted first hash value;receiving and storing said transmitted encrypted first hash value for audit purposes and generating a second hash value for said received encrypted first hash value;encrypting the second hash value with a private identifier associated with a second user and a public identifier associated with the first user; andreturning the encrypted second hash value to the first user.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising:receiving said encrypted second hash value returned to the first user;decrypting said received encrypted second hash value with the private identifier associated with said second user and the public identifier associated with said first user to derive a hash value therefrom; andcomparing the derived hash value derived with the second hash value generated for said received encrypted first hash value to confirm digital identity of the second user.3. A method according to claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , in response to the comparing of confirming digital identity of the second user claim 2 , encrypting the secret identifier associated with the first user and transmitting to the second user the encrypted secret identifier associated with the first user for decryption and subsequent use in decrypting said encrypted first hash value.4. A method according to claim 2 , further comprising:in response to the comparing of failing to confirm digital identity of the second user, denying the second user ...

Soccer juggling training and rehabilation device

This invention relates to a novel method to learn soccer juggling skills as well as rehabilitation device that strengthens stabilizing muscles of the legs after a leg injury. The device can can also be used to train the major core and leg muscles used to kick a ball. 1. A “Concaved” shaped structure for the purpose of soccer ball juggling , which is made from a single sheet of flexible plastic or similar , defined by the following characteristic:approx. 32 inches of a horizontal arc with a vertical height equal to the hip height of user or approx 24 inches.2. The device of claim 1 , which creates a hollow half cylinder that forms a confined volume to control the ball while the ball is juggled.3. The device of claim 1 , which is attached to two vertical rigid tubes or similar claim 1 , spanning from the ground to approximately hip height.4. The product of claim 3 , in which vertical rigid supports are attached at the top or hip height with a horizontal rigid tube or similar claim 3 , creating a stabilizing hand grip while juggling.5. Device of which can be used for low impact training to increase balance claim 1 , strengthening stabilizer muscles.6. Device of which can be built to varying sizes claim 1 , to accommodate user heights and skill levels.7. Device of which can decrease the time to learn foot and ball coordination. Ball control skills are critical to the sport of Soccer. Naturally, the more times a player touches the ball, the greater tendency that player has to acquire greater diverse skills. Foot juggling a soccer ball is one of the basic skills that promotes the refined dexterity necessary in the sport of soccer.There does exist a device where the ball goes into a bag with a string, promoting the control with a tethered ball. Though this does have many benefits, the skills acquired from a non-tethered ball, better simulates the training for the skills needed.Ferdie Ato Adoboe: the Father of Speed Juggling successfully lobbied the event in the Guinness ...

APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING INTRAOSSEOUS PORTALS

Apparatus are disclosed for intraosseous fluid infusion or aspiration of bone marrow of a subject. Particular apparatus include a bone portal (bone-penetrating member) comprising axially-aligned distal and proximal sections. The proximal section extends in a distal direction from a proximate end of the bone portal and the distal section extends in the distal direction from the proximate section to a distal end of the bone portal. The bone portal also comprises a fluid-transport bore extending between a proximal opening in the proximal section and a distal opening in the distal section. At least a portion of the distal section has a cross-sectional area, perimeter, diameter and/or dimension greater than that of the proximal section. 1. An apparatus for intraosseous fluid infusion or aspiration of bone marrow of a subject , the apparatus comprising:(a) a bone probe assembly having a plurality of bone probes for penetrating a soft tissue and resting on a surface of a cortical layer of a bone;(b) a bone penetrating device having a distal end and a pusher at a proximal end for transmitting a force to push the distal end of the bone penetrating device to penetrate into said bone;wherein the bone penetrating device is slidably movable relative to the bone probe assembly.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the bone probe assembly comprises an aperture and the bone penetrating device is slidably movable through said aperture relative to the bone probe assembly.3. An apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said aperture is located at an axial center of the bone probe assembly.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bone probes are located on a circle surrounding an axial center of the bone probe assembly.5. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the number of bone probes is in the range of 3 to 12.6. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the bone penetrating device comprises a stop surface and the slidable movement of the bone ...

Method of Preparing Flour or Splits of Legume

A method of preparing flour or splits of legume according to the invention comprises the steps of: i) providing legume; ii) allowing the legume to partially germinate; iii) optionally, terminating germination of the legume; iv) preparing the partially germinated legume for milling; v) optionally, milling the prepared legumes of step iv). Partial germination was found—besides increasing the content of nutrients and decreasing the content of antinutrients to enhance the physical quality of splits and to enhance the dehusking yield. Moreover, nutritionally more beneficial flour and splits can be provided. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of preparing flour or splits of legume , comprising the steps of:i) providing legume;ii) allowing the legume to partially germinate;iii) preparing the partially germinated legume for milling.18. A method according to claim 17 , comprising between step ii) and step iii) the additional step:iia) terminating germination of the legume;19. A method according to claim 17 , comprising after step iii) the additional step:iiia) milling the prepared legume of step iii).20. A method according to claim 17 , wherein the partial germination in step ii) is carried out for a time and under conditions sufficient to allow for at least one antinutrient to decrease by about 5% to about 90%.21. A method according to claim 20 , wherein the antinutrient is selected from the group consisting of trypsin inhibitor claim 20 , phytic acid and phenolic compounds.22. A method according to claim 17 , wherein the legume is pulse and the partial germination in step ii) is carried out for a time and under conditions sufficient to result in an ROF content of about 0.1 g to about 3.0 g per 100 g dry mass.23. A method according to claim 17 , wherein the legume is pulse and the partial germination in step ii) is carried out for a time and under conditions sufficient to result in a bioavailability of iron of the pulse in the range of about 15% to about 35% of total iron.24. A ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING PLANT MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method and to an accompanying facility () for drying plant material (), such as, for example, fruits, spices, plants, herbs and the like, by means of a stream of drying gas which is supplied to a drying installation. The method according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that the material to be dried is distributed to a plurality of trays (-) of the drying installation (), which trays are arranged one above the other and through which gas can flow, where each tray is supplied with a portion () of refreshed and conditioned drying gas so that an almost uniform drying rate of the material to be dried is obtained on the individual trays. The facility according to the invention is composed of a plurality of trays () arranged one above the other in the process space () of the drying installation () so that a first portion () of the drying gas can flow through them, they are divided in each case into a plurality of segments () and they have assigned to them, underneath the segments () of the respective individual trays (), in each case a marginal channel (), a central channel () and a transverse channel (), for supplying a second portion () of a drying gas. 1. Method for drying of plant material by means of a drying gas stream supplied to a drying apparatus , [{'b': 19', '15', '16', '17', '1, 'the material () to be dried is distributed onto multiple trays (, , ) of the drying apparatus (), disposed one on top of the other, through which gas can flow,'}, {'b': 10', '15', '15', '16', '17', '19, 'a first part of the drying gas () is supplied to the bottommost tray (), distributed over the cross-section, and flows through the individual trays (, , ) from bottom to top, absorbing the moisture of the material (),'}, {'b': 11', '16', '17', '15', '16', '17', '19', '10, 'a second part of the drying gas () is supplied to each tray (, ) that lies above the bottommost tray (), as a dry partial gas stream, which flows through the tray (, ) that ...

Mobile Computer Workstation

A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen. 1. A mobile computer workstation , comprising:a wheeled chassis comprising a beam having a substantially vertical first member and a second member connected to the first member, the second member being movably positionable relative to the first member;means for movably positioning the second member relative to the first member;an actuator for operating the said means;a horizontal work surface supported by the beam such that a vertical height of the work surface is dependent on the position of the second member relative to the first member;a docking station for a computer supported adjacent to a first side of the work surface;a keyboard tray adjacent to a second side of the work surface opposite to the first side; anda power unit located on a lower end of the chassis and comprising a battery charger and a rechargeable battery, the power unit being electrically connected to the docking station.2. A mobile workstation , comprising:a wheeled chassis comprising a dolly assembly and a telescopingly adjustable vertical beam;a substantially horizontal tray supported by the chassis, the tray having an upper surface defining a substantially unencumbered work surface;wherein the beam connects the tray to the chassis, the beam having a first member connected to the dolly assembly and a second member connected to the tray;wherein the beam can position and hold the tray at a plurality of user-selectable vertical heights;a display device supported by the tray and adjacent to a ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REGISTRATION OF RADIOLOGICAL IMAGES

Featured are methods and systems for reslicing-based nonrigid registration of multiparametric and modality images or objects. In such registration methods, global motion is modeled by multiple affine transforms (rigid), while local motion and slices matching is estimated using non-uniform radial reslicing of RTV to search for best match between reference volume slices and resampled target volume (RTV), orthogonally re-sliced to higher spatial resolution compared to the spatial resolution of the reference volume. The reference and target volumes can be in any plane and the method presented in this invention transfers them to target plane which can be any of axial, coronal, or sagittal and there is no need for the original and target scanning planes to be the same. 1. A method for registration of multiparametric and modality images or objects , comprising the steps of:acquiring image data in slices;processing the acquired image data; andwherein said processing comprisesresizing number of slices in one of a plurality of planes or all planes to a desired size using orthogonal reslicing and to obtain resampled target volume (RTV),registration parameters estimation based on non-uniform radial reslicing: searching for best match between reference slices and resampled target volume (RTV) slices, andnon-uniform radial reslicing comprising (i) 3D rotation, (ii) slice-by-slice affine transformation (translation and scale only) of the resampled target volume (RTV), and (iii) search which slices of RTV, after applying (i) and (ii), are similar to slices of the reference volume.2. The registration method of claim 1 , wherein the 3D rotation angles is defined by the relationship (φ claim 1 , θ and ψ) claim 1 , where φ claim 1 , θ and ψ can be between −90 and 90 degree.3. The registration method of claim 1 , wherein the reslicing plane is one of axial claim 1 , coronal and/or sagittal.4. The registration method of claim 1 , wherein said non-uniform radial resampling includes 3D ...

MULTIPARAMETRIC NON-LINEAR DIMENSION REDUCTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED THERETO

Featured are methods and systems to multiparametric non-linear dimension reduction (NLDR) methods for segmentation and classification of radiological images. Such methods for segmentation and classification of radiological images, includes pre-processing of acquired image data; and reconstructing the acquired image data using a non-linear dimension reduction technique so as to yield an embedded image representing all of the acquired, where the acquired image data comprises a plurality of different sets of image data of the same region of interest. Such NLDR methods and systems are particularly suitable for the ability to combine multiple input images into a single unit for increased specificity of diagnosis. 1. A method for segmentation and classification of radiological images , said method comprising the steps of:pre-processing of acquired image data; andreconstructing the acquired image data using a non-linear dimension reduction technique so as to yield an embedded image representing all of the acquired, where the acquired image data comprises a plurality of different sets of image data of the same region of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said preprocessing of image data includes compressing and equalizing image sizes using a wavelet transform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said preprocessing of image data includes registering each of the plurality of different sets of image data of the same region of interest.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said registering includes processing each of the plurality of different sets of image data claim 3 , wherein said processing includesresizing number of slices in all planes to a desired size using orthogonal reslicing,registrating parameters estimation based on searching for best match between reference slices and target slices at a reslicing angle and plane, andnon-uniform resampling including slice-by-slice angular reslicing and affine transformation of the target volume to another desired size using ...

DIGITAL FIXED STATION INTERFACE (DFSI) INTERNET PROTOCOL TO BINARY SERIAL DATA PROTOCOL CONVERTER

A system and method are provided for converting radio communication signals between a Digital Fixed Station Interface (DFSI) Internet Protocol (IP) APCO P25 standard communications format and binary serial data protocol standard communications. Received serial binary data may be evaluated, separated into control information and data payloads, and converted to DFSI IP standard data. Incoming and outgoing data communications are processed by implementing decisions about how to handle the information contained in, or to be contained in, the incoming and outgoing data communications based upon the substance, or overarching format, of the data contained in individual data packets, or serial bit streams. In embodiments, decisions and determinations regarding the information include determining that the information is damaged or corrupted and therefore not available to be converted. The data may be discarded based on such a determination. 1. A method for facilitating voice or data communication , comprising:receiving, with a processor, incoming voice or data communication data in one of a Digital Fixed Station Interface (DFSI) Internet Protocol (IP) standard and a binary serial protocol (BSP) standard;converting, with the processor, the incoming voice or data communication data from first data according to the one of the DFSI IP standard or the BSP standard to second data according to the other of the DFSI IP standard or the BSP standard;directing, with the processor, the output of communication of the second data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:evaluating, with the processor, at least one of a content, a type and a fidelity of the first data.3. The method of claim 2 , the converting of the first data to the second data being based on the evaluating.4. The method of claim 2 , the evaluating comprising determining at least one of (1) whether the first data is purely data claim 2 , or voice data claim 2 , or a combination of the two; (2) whether the first data ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PARTICLES OF PHARMACEUTICAL SUBSTANCES AND THE USE THEREOF

The invention relates to a method for producing particles with a length-width ratio of less than about 1.4 from a pharmaceutical substance, which method includes the following stages, that is: (a) provision of a melt of the pharmaceutical substance; (b) production of droplets of the melt by spraying into a processing chamber; (c) repeated guiding of solid particles past sprayed droplets in the processing chamber with the aid of a process gas jet which is guided in a defined way and whose temperature is fixed, depending on the solidification point of the melt, so that at least some of the droplets come into contact with particles and solidify thereon; (d) removal of particles from the processing chamber as a function of the particle size. The invention further relates to particles of pharmaceutical substances and the use thereof. 1. A method for producing particles with length-width ratios of less than about 1.4 from a pharmaceutical substance , the method comprising the following stages:(a) providing a melt of the pharmaceutical substance;(b) producing droplets of the melt by spraying the melt into a processing chamber;(c) repeatedly guiding solid particles of the pharmaceutical substance past the sprayed droplets in the processing chamber with the aid of a process gas jet which is guided in a defined way and which has a temperature that is fixed, depending on the solidification point of the melt, so that at least some of the droplets come into contact with particles and solidify thereon; and(d) removing particles from the processing chamber as a function of the particle size.2. The method according to ;wherein the average particle size of the produced particles is in the range from 0.1 to 3 mm.3. The method according to ;wherein the length-width ratios of the particles are less than about 1.3.4. The method according to ;wherein a spouted bed of fluidized solid particles is formed in the processing chamber.5. The method according to ;wherein solid particles are ...

NEEDLE GUIDE INSTRUMENT WITH TRANSVERSE SUTURE CAPTURE FEATURE

A trocar assembly includes a cannula assembly, an obturator assembly, and a catch arm. The cannula assembly has a housing, a cannula, and a working channel defining a longitudinal axis from a proximal opening to a distal opening. The obturator assembly includes a proximal head, a distal tip, and a shaft extending therebetween. The catch arm is selectively moveable from a retracted position to a first and second deployed positions and is configured to releasably capture a suture thread. In the retracted position, the catch arm is positioned radially inward from the first deployed position. In the first deployed position, the catch arm is positioned radially outward from the retracted position. In addition, the catch arm is configured to be moved a predetermined distance from the first deployed position to the second deployed position and release the captured suture thread therefrom. 1. A trocar assembly , comprising: (i) a housing having a proximal opening,', '(ii) a cannula extending distally from the trocar housing to a distal opening, and', '(iii) a working channel defining a longitudinal axis and extending from the proximal opening to the distal opening;, '(a) a cannula assembly, including (i) a proximal head,', '(ii) a distal tip configured to penetrate a tissue of a patient, and', '(iii) a shaft extending from the proximal head to the distal tip and configured to be received within the working channel of the cannula assembly such that the distal tip projects distally beyond the distal opening of the cannula; and, '(b) an obturator assembly, including(c) a catch arm selectively moveable from a retracted position to a first deployed position and a second deployed position and configured to releasably capture a suture thread from a needle, wherein the catch arm in the retracted position is positioned radially inward from the first deployed position for insertion into the patient, wherein the catch arm in the first deployed position is positioned radially outward ...

METHOD OF SUTURING A TROCAR PATH INCISION

A method of suturing a trocar path incision in a tissue of a patient with an obturator includes inserting the obturator through the tissue such that a shaft of the obturator extends through a tissue opening about the trocar path incision and a distal tip of the obturator is positioned within a cavity of the patient. The method also includes directing the suture via a suturing feature with the obturator inserted through the tissue in order to direct the suture relative to the tissue. Furthermore, the method includes closing the tissue opening about the trocar path incision with the suture. 1. A method of suturing a trocar path incision in a tissue of a patient with an obturator , wherein the obturator includes a proximal head , a distal tip configured to penetrate tissue of a patient , a shaft extending from the proximal head to the distal tip and configured to be received within a working channel of a cannula assembly , and a suturing feature configured to receive a suture , the method comprising:(a) inserting the obturator through the tissue such that the shaft extends through a tissue opening about the trocar path incision and the distal tip is positioned within a cavity of the patient;(b) directing the suture via the suturing feature with the obturator inserted through the tissue in order to direct the suture relative to the tissue; and(c) closing the tissue opening about the trocar path incision with the suture.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the suturing feature of the obturator is a catch arm selectively moveable from a retracted position to a first deployed position and a second deployed position and configured to releasably capture a suture thread of the suture from a needle claim 1 , the method further comprising:(a) extending the catch arm radially outwardly to first deployed position;(b) inserting a thread end portion of the suture thread into the tissue with the needle;(c) releasably capturing the thread end portion of the suture thread with the catch ...

Systems and Methods for Attaching a Device to a Rotating Shaft

A system for attaching a device to a rotating shaft is provided herein. The system may include one or more intermediate members positioned about the device. The system also may include a restraining strap configured to apply a restraining force to at least one of the one or more intermediate members to secure the one or more intermediate members to the rotating shaft. The one or more intermediate members may be configured to at least partially avert and/or disperse the restraining force of the restraining strap away from the device. 1. A system , comprising:a rotating shaft;a telemetry transmitter positioned about the rotating shaft;one or more intermediate members positioned about the telemetry transmitter; anda restraining strap configured to apply a restraining force to at least one of the one or more intermediate members to secure the one or more intermediate members to the rotating shaft, wherein the one or more intermediate members are configured to at least partially avert and/or disperse the restraining force of the restraining strap away from the telemetry transmitter.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft comprises a rotor of a gas turbine engine assembly claim 1 , a steam turbine claim 1 , a wind turbine claim 1 , load couplings claim 1 , or drive shafts.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more intermediate members comprise a bridge-like structure claim 1 , wherein the telemetry transmitter is trapped between the bridge-like structure and the rotating shaft.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more intermediate members comprise a bridge-like structure comprising one or more slots configured to receive the restraining strap claim 1 , wherein the telemetry transmitter is trapped between the bridge-like structure and the restraining strap.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more intermediate members comprise:a base having one or more slots configured to receive the restraining strap;a cap member configured to be ...

AUTOSCRUBBER CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN MANUAL AND AUTONOMOUS OPERATION

Autoscrubbers are capable of being operated in a manual (e.g. walk-behind) mode and an autonomous (operator free) mode and capable of switching between such operational modes. Apparatus and methods for steering such autoscrubbers use steering torque mechanisms to apply steering torques independently to left and right drive wheels. Steering systems for autonomous operation may be retrofit onto existing walk-behind autoscrubbers to implement this functionality. The autonomous control capability may not detract appreciably from an operator's ability to use the autoscrubber in a manual (walk-behind) mode. 1. A method for controllably moving an autoscrubber on a surface , the method comprising:providing an autoscrubber comprising: a chassis supporting a cleaning system for cleaning a surface located under the autoscrubber and one or more torque mechanisms connected to apply left torque to a left drive wheel and right torque to a right drive wheel;providing one or more cameras mounted to the chassis for capturing images of an environment in which the autoscrubber operates;connecting a controller to provide a teach mode and repeat mode wherein:during the teach mode, the autoscrubber is in a manual operational mode wherein: the autoscrubber is steered by an operator who applies steering force to the autoscrubber and the one or more cameras capture and store image data at each of a plurality of nodes along a path during movement of the autoscrubber along the path; andduring the repeat mode, the autoscrubber is in an autonomous operational mode, the one or more cameras capture image data to provide image data feedback and the controller is: configured to determine one or more torque drive signals based at least in part on a comparison of the image data feedback and at least some of the image data captured and stored at each of the plurality of nodes during the teach mode; and connected to provide one or more torque drive signals to the one or more torque mechanisms to thereby ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TRACKING AND CORRELATING ONLINE USER ACTIVITIES WITH SALES OF PHYSICAL GOODS

A vehicle sales matching system may include a vehicle sales lead data database, a vehicle sales information database, and a sales matching system embodied on a non-transitory computer readable medium and communicatively connected to the vehicle sales lead data database and the vehicle sales information database. The vehicle sales lead data may include validated customer data and third party customer data. The vehicle sales information may include sales data from vehicle dealers, data extract services, and sales data sources. The sales matching system may be configured for applying one or more matching rules for matching a vehicle sales lead from the vehicle sales lead database to a vehicle sale from the vehicle sales information database. 1receiving user-provided customer data from a user device, the receiving performed by a server computer via a website on the Internet, the server computer communicatively connected to a validation sever;communicating the user-provided customer data from the server computer to the validation sever;receiving, by the server computer, a response from the validation sever;based on the response from the validation sever, determining, in real time and while the user is browsing the website, whether the user-provided customer data is valid customer data, the determining performed by the server computer;if the user-provided customer data is determined by the server computer as valid customer data, generating appended data associated with the user, the generating performed by the server computer;subsequent to generating the appended data associated with the user, generating, by the server computer, customer lead data associated with the user, the customer lead data including the valid customer data determined by the server computer and the appended data generated by the server computer;based at least in part on the customer lead data associated with the user, selecting, by the server computer, at least one dealer from a plurality of dealers ...

Tissue Morphology Produced with the Fungus Pycnoporus cinnabarinus

Methods are provided for producing the following tissue characteristics via environmental and chemical manipulation of the vegetative and fruiting phases of the Basidiomycete fungus 1P.cinnabarinus. A self-supporting composite structure having discrete particles of lignocellulose and a network of interconnected mycelia cells of extending through and around said discrete particles of lignocellulose to bond said discrete particles together.2. A self-supporting composite structure as set forth in wherein external surfaces of said element are of an orange-red pigment.3. A self-supporting composite structure as set forth in having an oblong shape with a central bore extending therethrough and having buoyancy to float on water.4P.cinnabarinus.. A self-supporting composite structure as set forth in having at least one cushioned exterior surface composed and formed of thickened masses of aerial vegetative mycelium of5. A self-supporting composite structure as set forth in having at least one resupinate fruiting body pore surface pigmented with cinnabarinic acid.6. A method comprising the steps of{'i': 'P.cinnabarinus', 'inoculating a substrate of discrete particles of lignocellulose with spawn;'}{'sub': '2', 'placing the inoculated lignocellulose in an environment consisting of COabove 2%, a relative humidity above 95%, a temperature of from 50° F. to 90° F.; and'}{'i': 'P.cinnabarinus', 'incubating the inoculated lignocellulose substrate for a time sufficient to fully colonize said substrate with'}7. A method as set forth in further comprising the steps of exposing the inoculated lignocellulose in said environment to indirect exposure to light and continuing said step of incubation for a period of time sufficient for a pigmented aerial vegetative mycelium to be produced.8. A method as set forth in wherein said environment has a COcontent of 5% and a relative humidity of 99%.9. A method as set forth in further comprising the step of adding copper to said substrate to ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TRACKING AND CORRELATING ONLINE USER ACTIVITIES WITH SALES OF PHYSICAL GOODS

A vehicle sales matching system may include a vehicle sales lead data database, a vehicle sales information database, and a sales matching system embodied on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and communicatively connected to the vehicle sales lead data database and the vehicle sales information database. The vehicle sales lead data may include validated customer data and third-party customer data. The vehicle sales information may include sales data from vehicle dealers, data extract services, and sales data sources. The sales matching system may be configured for applying one or more matching rules for matching a vehicle sales lead from the vehicle sales lead database to a vehicle sale from the vehicle sales information database.

BALCONY MOUNTED CHAIR AND INTEGRAL RAIL SOCKET

A seating unit system is provided to mount seats to a nose of a balcony. The seating unit system includes a balcony mount beam secured to the nose of the balcony. The balcony mount beam includes a front plate and a return. The front plate has an upwards extension. The seating unit includes one or more seats. Each seat has a balcony mount stanchion and a front rail socket connected to the balcony mount stanchion. The balcony mount stanchion includes a hook feature and a balcony mount beam bracket. The hook feature attaches to the upwards extension of the front plate and the balcony mount beam bracket attaches to the return. The front rail socket is configured to receive a front rail. 1. A seating unit system to mount seats to a nose of a balcony , the seating unit system comprising:a balcony mount beam secured to the nose of the balcony, wherein the balcony mount beam includes a front plate and a return, the front plate having an upwards extension, andat least one seat,each seat having: a balcony mount stanchion and a front rail socket connected to the balcony mount stanchion,wherein the balcony mount stanchion includes a hook feature and a balcony mount beam bracket,wherein the hook feature is configured to attach to the upwards extension of the front plate,wherein the balcony mount beam bracket is configured to attach to the return, andwherein the front rail socket is configured to receive a front rail.2. The seating unit system of claim 1 , further comprising the front rail.3. The seating unit system of claim 1 , wherein the balcony mount beam further comprises a top plate configure to attach to an upward facing surface of the balcony.4. The seating unit system of claim 1 , wherein the return comprises a plurality of attachment holes.5. The seating unit system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of attachment holes are spaced 2 inches apart.6. The seating unit system of claim 1 , wherein each seat further comprises a back assembly and a seat assembly.7. The seating ...

INGRESS PROTECTION FOR REDUCING PARTICLE INFILTRATION INTO ACOUSTIC CHAMBER OF A MEMS MICROPHONE PACKAGE

A surface-mountable MEMS microphone comprising a MEMS microphone die and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mounted inside a surface-mountable package housing, and fully enclosed therein. The surface-mountable package is a single, self-contained housing that provides an electrical interface to external circuitry for the enclosed MEMS microphone die and the ASIC, and provides electrical, physical, and environmental protection for the MEMS microphone die and the ASIC. The surface-mountable package allows external acoustic energy to enter the package interior via one or more acoustic ports and impinge on the diaphragm of the MEMS microphone die. The cover of the surface-mountable package comprises an acoustic port with ingress protection to limit dust and particle intrusion. The ingress protection can be a formed member that is part of the cover of the surface-mountable package having various shapes, an internal shield, or a combination of both a formed member and internal shield. 1. A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone , the microphone comprising: a base layer that has a top surface and a bottom surface;', 'a first plurality of metal pads disposed on the top surface of the base layer;', 'a second plurality of metal pads disposed on the bottom surface of the base layer; and', 'one or more electrical pathways disposed within the base layer, wherein the pathways electrically couple one or more of the first plurality of metal pads on the top surface of the base layer to one or more of the second plurality of metal pads on the bottom surface of the base layer;, 'a substrate comprisinga MEMS microphone die mounted to the top surface of the substrate and electrically coupled to at least one of the first plurality of metal pads on the top surface of the substrate, wherein the MEMS microphone die comprises a backplate and a diaphragm; and 'wherein the sidewall portion of the cover is attached to the top surface of the substrate to define an ...

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 123-. (canceled)24. A computerized method of distributing a digital content processing function , the computerized method comprising:creating one or more promotional campaigns each with at least one distribution rule, wherein each distribution rule is associated with one or more digital content processing functions;using by at least one server having at least one hardware processor one or more digital content processing functions, each of the digital content processing functions associated with at least one distribution rule defining a data condition;receiving, over a network, data from a mobile device out of a plurality of mobile devices, wherein the data is received from at least one of an output of a sensor of the mobile device and input into the mobile device from an end user, wherein the sensor is at least one of an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a light sensor, a temperature sensor, a heart rate monitor, a location determining module, a time-keeping module, a moisture sensor, and an anemometer;utilizing the data received to apply a digital media content processing function;forwarding, over the network, at least one of the digital content processing functions to the mobile device, based on a match between the data condition defined by the distribution rule associated with the at least one digital content processing function and the data from the mobile device;processing by the end user applying a digital content processing function to digital user generated content on an application on the ...

ROTARY DRYER STAR AND METHOD FOR TREATING SOLID PARTICLES

The invention is based on a star-shaped rotation dryer () for segmenting a fluidizing chamber ) into process compartments (), whereby the star-shaped rotation dryer () is pivot mounted and features dividing wall () or similar for the conveyance of solid particles along a conveyance path, whereby a flow-receiving base () is detachably mounted below the star-shaped rotation dryer (); the invention further relates to a method of spray-coating solid particles for the purpose of agglomeration, coating, layering, spray granulation or pelletization, whereby the retention time spectrum of the solid particles inside the fluid-bed apparatus () has a margin of at least 1:3 (alternatively tRTD90≦S 3 tRTD10). 1141119. A star-shaped rotation dryer () for segmenting a fluidizing chamber() into process compartments () , whereby the star-shaped rotation dryer () is pivot-mounted and features dividing walls () or similar for the conveyance of solid particles along a conveyance path ,{'b': 10', '1, 'a flow-receiving base () detachably mounted below the star-shaped rotation dryer ().'}21. A star-shaped rotation dryer () according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 16', '10, 'the size of the openings () in the flow-receiving base () is dependent on the solid particles to be conditioned.'}31. A star-shaped rotation dryer () according to claim 2 , wherein{'b': '16', 'the opening () has a size that is dependent on the smallest solid particles occurring in the conditioning process.'}41. A star-shaped rotation dryer () according to claim 1 , further comprising{'b': 17', '1, 'at least one nozzle () or similar is fitted to the star-shaped rotation dryer ().'}51. A star-shaped rotation dryer () according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 9', '5', '4, 'the dividing walls () that serve to convey solid particles along a conveyance path are firmly fixed to an outer jacket () of the fluidizing chamber ().'}61. A star-shaped rotation dryer () according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 11', '21', '25, 'at least one ...

MULTIPLEX CEREBROSPINAL FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM

Disclosed herein are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation systems and devices. Also disclosed are methods of using the systems and devices for the processing of CSF and for the treatment of brain or central nervous system diseases, disorders, and injuries. In particular, CSF may be processed to remove various molecules targets, including viruses, bacteria, exosomes, cells, proteins, debris, toxins, and inflammatory mediators. CSF may also be warmed, cooled, and/or oxygenated, and medications or substances may be added to the CSF for targeted treatment of a disease or disorder. 1. A cerebrospinal fluid circulation device comprising:one or more catheters;at least one circulation tube in fluid communication with the one or more catheters;at least one column in fluid communication with the flow path; andat least one pump configured to circulate the cerebrospinal fluid through the flow path.262-. (canceled) The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the disclosure relates to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation devices and systems and methods for processing CSF in a CSF circulation system. The devices, systems, and methods are useful for removal of CSF from a subject, circulation of the CSF outside of the body, treatment of the removed CSF, and returning the CSF to the body in real time.Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless body fluid found in the brain and spine. CSF is produced primarily in the choroid plexus of the brain, and serves to protect the brain's cortex by acting as a cushion and buffer by providing mechanical and immunological protection to the central nervous system. CSF protects the brain from injury during instances of impact and helps regulate intracranial pressure (ICP). CSF also acts as a transport medium for nutrients and provides chemical stability by removing metabolic waste from the central nervous system.The human body contains from 100 to 160 mL of CSF at any given time. CSF comprises mainly ...

AIR TIGHT GAS CIRCULATING CONTAINER

Inhibiting spoilage of items is achieved by providing a container having an environmentally controlled storage compartment sealed form the external atmosphere and a reaction medium in a separate compartment in fluid communication with the storage compartment. 1. A container comprising:(a) a housing made as a single piece from a clear plastic polymer material, said housing having a first storage compartment having a cavity defined by an imperforate base and four imperforate walls, each of said four imperforate walls having a top and extending upwardly from the imperforate base, said four imperforate walls comprising a pair of opposing upstanding side walls, a first end wall and a second end wall, wherein each of the four walls and the base of said first storage compartment have a plurality of parallel ridges defining a plurality of concave valleys open to the cavity, wherein the ridges and valleys of the base and two of the walls are aligned to form a plurality of uninterrupted flow channels extending across the base and up said two of the walls, said flow channels being open to the cavity, said housing further comprising a rim extending from the tops of each of the four walls of said first storage compartment, said rim having an uninterrupted top surface and including a peripheral rim portion; and(b) a lid made of a single piece of clear plastic polymer material and having an imperforate plate adapted to cover the first storage compartment, an attachment member comprising peripheral rim portion engagement section, said peripheral rim portion engagement section comprising a peripheral channel adapted to receive and form an air tight seal with the peripheral rim portion of the housing thus sealing the cavity of the first storage compartment from the exterior of the housing, said lid further comprising a media compartment having an open top and recessed in said plate, said media compartment including a trough comprising a platform and an upstanding wall surrounding the ...

WIRELESSLY CONNECTED ENVIRONMENT OF WIRELESS NODES

Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of wireless nodes arranged as a wireless network, wherein each of a plurality of the wireless nodes includes a wireless transceiver for wireless communication over the wireless network, and wherein a plurality of the wireless nodes are part of different product display assemblies, each product display assembly connected with a product for presentation of the product to a consumer; anda computer system that wirelessly communicates with the wireless network;wherein each of a plurality of the product display assemblies wirelessly transmits data to the computer system via the wireless network that pairs an identifier for the product display assembly with an identifier for the product; andwherein the computer system receives the wirelessly transmitted data via the wireless network, stores data that identifies a location for each of a plurality of the product display assemblies in association with identifiers for the product display assemblies, and creates a data structure based on the received data and the stored data, wherein the data structure tracks locations for the products based on the pairings between product display identifiers and product identifiers and the associations between locations and product display identifiers.2. (canceled)3. The system of wherein each of a plurality of the product display assemblies comprises a puck assembly that connects with the product claim 1 , and a base assembly claim 1 , wherein the puck assembly is ...

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 1. A computerized method of distributing a digital media content processing function , the computerized method comprising:using by at least one server having at least one hardware processor one or more digital media content processing functions, each of the digital media content processing functions associated with at least one distribution rule defining a sensor data condition;receiving, over a network, sensor data from each of a plurality of mobile devices, the sensor data is determined according to outputs of at least one sensor of one of the plurality of mobile devices; andautomatically forwarding, over the network, at least one of the digital media content processing functions to at least one of the plurality of mobile devices, based on a match between the sensor data condition defined by the distribution rule associated with the at least one digital media content processing function and the sensor data of the at least one mobile device;wherein the at least one digital media content processing function is set to be used by an application executed on the at least one mobile device to process a digital media content designated at the at least one mobile device to create an output digital media content.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the digital media content is selected from a group consisting of: graphical data claim 1 , a photo claim 1 , a drawing claim 1 , a painting claim 1 , a video file claim 1 , an images extracted from the video file claim 1 , an audio file.3. A method ...

Double action nose mount quattro stanchion

A double action seating unit to be mounted to a nose of a platform is described. The double action seating unit includes a seat assembly, a back assembly and at least two stanchion. Each stanchion has a front bracket, a rear bracket, a stanchion tube and two pivot straps. The front bracket attaches the seat portion to the stanchion, the rear bracket attaches the stanchion to the nose of the platform and the stanchion tube attaches the back assembly to the stanchion. Each pivot strap connects an associated stanchion tube, the rear bracket and the front bracket. The double action seating unit can move between a use configuration and a storage configuration. The two pivot straps cause the seat assembly and the back assembly to simultaneously rotate when the double action seating unit moves between the use configuration and the storage configuration.

Isolated Codon Sequence

The present invention is a method for the biosynthesis of hundreds of compounds, mainly found in the plant. The starting material for these compounds can be any biological compound that is used/produced in a biological organism from the sugar family starting materials or other low cost raw materials processed via enzymes or within organisms to give final products. These final products include, but are not limited to: cannabinoids, terpenoids, stilbenoids, flavonoids, phenolic amides, lignanamides, spermidine alkaloids, and phenylpropanoids. Specifically, the present invention relates to the regular/modified/synthetic gene(s) of select enzymes are processed and inserted into an expression system (vector, cosmid, BAC, YAC, phage, etc.) to produce modified hosts. The modified host is then optimized for efficient production and yield via manipulation, silencing, and amplifying inserted or other genes in the host, leading to an efficient system for product. 1. A method for producing enzymes and products , wherein the method comprises:inserting a gene into an expression system and thereby yielding a modified host;optimizing the modified host and thereby yielding the enzymes and the products;purifying the enzymes and products; andwherein the gene contains a codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34 or a nucleic acid sequence that is 95% or more, 96% or more, 97% or more, 98% or more, or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34; or an codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of nucleic acids 5052 to 6671 of SEQ ID NO: 34 or a nucleotide sequence that is 95% or more, 96% or more, 97% or more, 98% or more, or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acids 5052 to 6671 of SEQ ID NO: 34.2Cannabis. The method of claim 1 , wherein the products are found in a plant.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the products comprise at least one of: cannabinoids claim 1 , terpenoids claim 1 , stilbenoids claim 1 , flavonoids claim 1 , phenolic amides claim 1 ...

Isolated Codon Sequence

The present invention is a method for the biosynthesis of hundreds of compounds, mainly found in the plant. The starting material for these compounds can be any biological compound that is used/produced in a biological organism from the sugar family starting materials or other low cost raw materials processed via enzymes or within organisms to give final products. These final products include, but are not limited to: cannabinoids, terpenoids, stilbenoids, flavonoids, phenolic amides, lignanamides, spermidine alkaloids, and phenylpropanoids. Specifically, the present invention relates to the regular/modified/synthetic gene(s) of select enzymes are processed and inserted into an expression system (vector, cosmid, BAC, YAC, phage, etc.) to produce modified hosts. The modified host is then optimized for efficient production and yield via manipulation, silencing, and amplifying inserted or other genes in the host, leading to an efficient system for product. 1. A host organism , wherein the host organism comprises:the host organism that is in a modified form in comparison to a natural state of the host organism via gene insertion, and thereby contains an increased yield of product in comparison to a yield of product in the natural state of the host organism;a plurality of pathways in the host organism, wherein a first pathway of the plurality of pathways generates the product;a plurality of substrates for deriving the product; anda codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34 or a nucleic acid sequence that is 95% or more, 96% or more, 97% or more, 98% or more, or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34;2. The host organism of claim 2 , wherein the host organism is a bacteria claim 2 , plant claim 2 , alga claim 2 , or fungus.3S. cerevisiae, E. coli, P. pastorisis, N. crassa, S. pombe, R. palmatum, C. Tonga, O. sativa, A. arborescens, A. terrus, C. sativa, S. griseus, S. erythera, S. coelicolor, S. toxytruini, S. cellulosum, P. ...

SHEAR THINNING CALIBRATION FLUIDS FOR RHEOMETERS AND RELATED METHODS

Shear thinning fluids may be useful as calibration fluids for calibrating rheometers with bob/rotor eccentricity and at lower shear rates, which may be particularly useful for calibrating rheometers at well sites that are used for measuring the rheological properties of complex fluids (e.g., wellbore fluids like drilling fluids, cementing fluids, fracturing fluids, completion fluids, and workover fluids). Additionally, high shear rate calibrations may also be performed with shear thinning calibration fluids. Newtonian fluids may be used for high shear rate calibrations in alternate of or in addition to the shear thinning calibration fluid. 1. A method comprising: [{'sup': '−1', 'performing a high shear rate calibration on the rheometer with a shear thinning fluid at a first shear rate greater than about 100 s; and'}, 'performing a low shear rate calibration on the rheometer with the shear thinning fluid at a second shear rate that is less than the first shear rate, thereby yielding a calibrated rheometer; and, 'calibrating a rheometer bymeasuring at least one rheological property of a sample with the calibrated rheometer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first shear rate is greater than about 500 s.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein calibrating the rheometer is performed at two or more temperatures.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shear thinning fluid has an apparent viscosity of about 50 cP to about 30 claim 1 ,000 cP at a shear rate of 5 s.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sample is a wellbore fluid and the method is performed at a well site.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the wellbore fluid is a drilling fluid and the method further comprises: drilling at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with the drilling fluid.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one rheological property includes a property selected from the group consisting of: a shear stress claim 1 , a viscosity claim 1 , a shear thinning index ...

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE SYSTEM

A security condition notification system () providing improved communication for emergency situations. The system () comprises a condition transmitter device () and a condition indicator device (). The condition transmitter device () comprises a user interface (), configured to enable a user to activate one of at least a first and a second security condition. The condition transmitter device () further comprises a transmitter communication interface () connected with said user interface () and configured for transmitting a security notification signal corresponding to the activated security condition to said condition indicator device (). The condition indicator device () is configured to receive said security notification signal and comprises an indicator module (), configured to display the security condition of said condition transmitter device (), activated by the user. Local hubs () facilitate communications in multi-room () environments (). A central hub () using artificial intelligence software () is present in some embodiments. A wearable device () having a mechanical vibrator () can be used as both a condition transmitter () and a condition indicator (). 1. A security condition notification and response system comprising a plurality of transmitters and a plurality of indicators , wherein:each transmitter is in communicative relationship with at least one indicator; a user interface, configured to enable a user to activate one of at least a first security condition and a second security condition; and', 'a transmitter communication interface coupled to said user interface and configured for transmitting a security notification signal corresponding to the activated security condition to at least one indicator; and, 'each transmitter compriseseach indicator is configured for receiving security notification signals, and comprises a module configured to display the security condition received from a transmitter.2. The system of further comprising an image ...

INGRESS PROTECTION FOR REDUCING PARTICLE INFILTRATION INTO ACOUSTIC CHAMBER OF A MEMS MICROPHONE PACKAGE

A surface-mountable MEMS microphone comprising a MEMS microphone die and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mounted inside a surface-mountable package housing, and fully enclosed therein. The surface-mountable package is a single, self-contained housing that provides an electrical interface to external circuitry for the enclosed MEMS microphone die and the ASIC, and provides electrical, physical, and environmental protection for the MEMS microphone die and the ASIC. The surface-mountable package allows external acoustic energy to enter the package interior via one or more acoustic ports and impinge on the diaphragm of the MEMS microphone die. The cover of the surface-mountable package comprises an acoustic port with ingress protection to limit dust and particle intrusion. The ingress protection can be a formed member that is part of the cover of the surface-mountable package having various shapes, an internal shield, or a combination of both a formed member and internal shield. 120-. (canceled)21. A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone comprising:a substrate including a first surface and a second surface;an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) disposed on a first region of the first surface;a microphone die disposed on a second region of the first surface, the microphone die comprising a membrane and a diaphragm, wherein the second region is displaced from the first region; and an acoustic port; and', a formed step offset member having the second edge disposed within the acoustic chamber; or', 'a v-side shear member having both the first edge and the second edge coupled to the acoustic port and having a v-shaped portion disposed within the acoustic chamber., 'an ingress protection element formed of the solid material, the ingress protection element including a first edge extending from a boundary of the acoustic port in a direction such that a portion of the ingress protection element is disposed within the acoustic chamber to ...

FLUIDIZING DEVICE

The invention starts out from a fluidizing apparatus () for conditioning solid particles, consisting of a distribution chamber (), a turbulence chamber (), wherein the turbulence chamber () has separating walls () or the like for conveying solid particles along a conveyor path, a solid particle inlet unit () as well as a solid particle outlet unit () and a flow receiving base (), wherein an air distribution plate () is arranged below the flow receiving base (), and opening ratios, which result through openings () in the air distribution plate (), vary. 11233133110286267321130: A fluidizing apparatus () for conditioning solid particles , comprising a distribution chamber () , a turbulence chamber ( , ) , wherein the turbulence chamber ( , ) has separating walls ( , ) or the like for conveying solid particles along a conveyor path , a solid particle inlet unit ( , ) as well as a solid particle outlet unit ( , ) and a flow receiving base ( , ) ,{'b': 18', '33', '11', '30', '22', '19', '33, 'an air distribution plate (, ) is arranged below the flow receiving base (, , wherein opening ratios, which result through openings () in the air distribution plate (, ), vary.'}21: The fluidizing apparatus () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 18', '33', '3', '31, 'wherein the opening ratios of the air distribution plate (, ) change with an increasing conveyor path of the solid particles, which are to be conditioned, in the turbulence chamber (, ).'}31: The fluidizing apparatus () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 18', '33', '22, 'wherein a variation of the opening ratios takes place on the air distribution plate (, ) as a function of the cross section of the openings ().'}41: The fluidizing apparatus () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 12', '27', '6', '26', '7', '32', '1, 'wherein at least one processing chamber (, ) is located between the solid particle inlet unit (, ) and the solid particle outlet unit (, ) of the fluidizing apparatus (), so that a backmixing with the solid particles, which have ...

INTEGRATED FASTENER INSERT FOR OPEN CELLULAR SANDWICH STRUCTURE AND METHOD TO INSTALL

A sandwich structure configured to be secured with a mechanical fastener includes a core assembly, which includes a polymer component configured for supporting a mechanical fastener connector insert. The core assembly further includes an open cellular component formed from a plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides positioned around the polymer component, wherein a first portion of the plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides is secured to and extends from the polymer component. Further included is a first face sheet secured to a first side of the core assembly, wherein the first portion of the plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides has a distal end spaced apart from the polymer component and secured to the second face sheet. 1. A sandwich structure configured to be secured with a mechanical fastener , comprising: a polymer component configured for supporting a mechanical fastener connector insert; and', 'an open cellular component formed from a plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides positioned around the polymer component, wherein a first portion of the plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides is secured to and extends from the polymer component;, 'a core assembly, comprisinga first face sheet secured to a first side of the core assembly; anda second face sheet secured to a second side of the core assembly, wherein the first portion of the plurality of self-propagating photopolymer waveguides has a distal end spaced apart from the polymer component and secured to the second face sheet.2. The sandwich structure of claim 1 , further comprising the mechanical fastener connector insert claim 1 , wherein the mechanical fastener connector insert is secured to the polymer component.3. The sandwich structure of claim 2 , wherein the mechanical fastener connector insert is encased within the polymer component claim 2 , and wherein the polymer component comprises a polymer cured and formed within a mold ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING AUTOFILL THROUGH A VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

A method providing autofill of payment information through a virtual keyboard implemented on a user device, the method including: receiving an indication of a user selection of the virtual keyboard; outputting a request for user identification data; receiving the user identification data; verifying that the user identification data corresponds to a user account; receiving one or more field names corresponding to one or more fields of a page displayed on the user device; and outputting for transmission user data associated with the one or more field names. 110-. (canceled).11. A method of populating user data by an autofill virtual keyboard of a user device , the method comprising:receiving, by a first processor associated with the user device, a user selection of the autofill virtual keyboard;detecting, by a keyboard application associated with the user device, one or more fields associated with a page displayed by a user application associated with the user device and one or more field names, each field name corresponding to one of the one or more fields;detecting, by the keyboard application, a merchant identifier associated with the page;sending, by the first processor, the one or more field names and the merchant identifier to a second processor associated with an external device;receiving, by the autofill virtual keyboard, a user selection to fill the one or more fields;receiving, by the keyboard application, the user data associated with the one or more field names from the second processor, wherein the second processor determines the user data based on the merchant identifier and the one or more field names;assigning, by the first processor, a portion of the user data to each of the one or more field names;providing, by the keyboard application, each portion of the user data and the respective field name to the autofill virtual keyboard; andpopulating, by the autofill virtual keyboard, each of the one or more fields with the respective portion of user data.12 ...

BELT PACKAGE CONDITIONER

Various example embodiments described herein relate to an item conditioning assembly, which includes a support frame and a conditioning belt supported by the support frame so that a first portion of the conditioning belt is supported by the support frame at a first tension and a second portion of the conditioning belt is supported by the support frame at a second tension relatively lower than the first tension. The second portion of the conditioning belt can be suspended over a conveyor such that an item received between the conditioning belt and the conveyor, enters in an unconditioned state and is released in a conditioned state. 1. An item conditioning assembly , comprising:a support frame; anda conditioning belt supported by the support frame so that a first portion of the conditioning belt is supported by the support frame at a first tension and a second portion of the conditioning belt is supported by the support frame at a second tension relatively lower than the first tension and wherein the second portion of the conditioning belt is suspended over a conveyor and sags relative the support frame in a direction of the conveyor due to the relatively lower second tension such that an item received between the conditioning belt and the conveyor, enters in an unconditioned state and, via contact with the sagging second portion of the conditioning belt, is released in a conditioned state.2. The item conditioning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conditioning belt sags from a conditioning conveyor.3. The item conditioning assembly of further comprising claim 1 , a controller configured to operate a belt of the conveyor at a first speed and the conditioning belt at a second speed claim 1 , wherein the first speed and the second speed are defined based on a characteristic associated with the item.4. The item conditioning assembly of wherein the controller is configured to modify at least one of: the first speed of the conveyor belt and the second speed of the ...

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 1. A computerized method of brand engagement utilizing data on a mobile device , the computerized method comprising:creating one or more campaigns associated with one or more digital content processing functions;wherein each of the digital media content processing functions is associated with data;wherein the data is received from at least one of an output of a sensor of the mobile device and input into the mobile device from an end user, wherein the sensor is at least one of an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a light sensor, a temperature sensor, a heart rate monitor, a location determining module, a time-keeping module, a moisture sensor and an anemometer;wherein the output data from the sensor is collected without intervention from the end user;wherein the at least one of the digital media content processing functions is forwarded over the network to at least one of the plurality of mobile devices, based on a match between the data condition and the data of the at least one mobile device;wherein the digital content processing function is processed on an application on the at least one mobile device to create an output digital content;utilizing analytics relevant to quantifying campaign effectiveness for the one or more digital content processing functions;wherein the creating and utilizing are performed on a campaign management and monitoring system;wherein the digital content processing function comprises an overlay function for applying an overlay to the digital content;wherein the campaign ...

MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELLNESS SUPPORT SYSTEM

A plurality of mobile communications devices () are distributed within a defined environment (), which may be a hospital, correctional facility, school, public building, or private building. The locations of the mobile communications devices () within the defined environment () are precisely determined using a network of beacons () having known fixed locations within the defined environment (). The mobile communications devices () communicate with the fixed beacons () using any suitable wireless protocol, such as the Bluetooth protocol. In preferred embodiments, each beacon () knows its precise location within the defined environment () by assigning x and y coordinates to the beacon () on a site map of the defined embodiment (). In preferred embodiments, each mobile communications device () comprises a processor configured to monitor inputs relating to mental health, safety, and/or wellness from a plurality of reporting devices () that are also situated within the defined environment (). At least one of these inputs can comprise a floor plan or map of the defined environment (), whereby the mobile communications device () is enabled to send the floor plan or map to at least one receiver () situated outside the confines of the defined environment (). First responders have access to said receiver (). 1. A security condition notification and response system comprising a plurality of transmitters and a plurality of indicators , wherein:each respective transmitter of the plurality of transmitters is in communicative relationship with at least one indicator of the plurality of indicators; a user interface, configured to enable a user to activate one of at least a first security condition and a second security condition; and', 'a transmitter communication interface coupled to said user interface and configured for transmitting a security notification signal corresponding to the respective activated security condition to the respective at least one indicator, wherein ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING PIN REINFORCED SANDWICH PANEL AND RESULTING PANEL STRUCTURE

A system for forming a structural member which includes a first collimated light source and a reservoir containing a volume of photo-monomer resin wherein the first collimated light source is positioned spaced apart from the photo-monomer resin. The system further includes a first face sheet structure defining at least one bore which extends through the first face sheet structure wherein a portion of the first face sheet structure is positioned under a surface of the volume of photo-monomer resin such that photo-monomer resin is positioned within the bore. 1. A system for forming a structural member , comprising:a first collimated light source;a reservoir containing a volume of photo-monomer resin wherein the first collimated light source is positioned spaced apart from the photo-monomer resin; anda first face sheet structure defining at least one bore which extends through the first face sheet structure wherein a portion of the first face sheet structure is positioned under a surface of the volume of photo-monomer resin such that photo-monomer resin is positioned within the bore.2. The system of claim 1 , further including the first collimated light source positioned in a first location relative to the reservoir such that a first light beam emitted from the first collimated light source enters the at least one bore and forms a first angle with a plane of the surface of the photo-monomer resin.3. The system of claim 2 , further including the first collimated light source is moveable to a second location relative to the reservoir such that a second light beam emitted from the first collimated light source in the second location enters the at least one bore and forms a second angle with a plane of the surface of the photo-monomer resin.4. The system of claim 2 , further including a second collimated light source positioned in a second location relative to the reservoir such that a second light beam emitted from the second collimated light source enters the at least ...

Pay-per-sale system, method and computer program product therefor

A vehicle sales matching system may include a vehicle sales lead data database, a vehicle sales information database, and a sales matching system embodied on a non-transitory computer readable medium and communicatively connected to the vehicle sales lead data database and the vehicle sales information database. The vehicle sales lead data may include validated customer data and third party customer data. The vehicle sales information may include sales data from vehicle dealers, third party data extract services, and third party sales data sources. The sales matching system may be configured for applying one or more matching rules for matching a vehicle sales lead from the vehicle sales lead database to a vehicle sale from the vehicle sales information database.

Process for the Production and Utilization of Chlamydospore Rich Slurry Inoculum

The process for the production of a chlamydospore rich slurry inoculum begins with a substrate colonized with a desired Basidiomycete fungus capable of producing chlamydospores during vegetative growth. The colonized substrate is treated to increase the chlamydospore production and content in said spawn and thereafter combined with water at rate of at least 1:6 spawn:water to obtain a slurry inoculum. The inoculum may then be agitated to populate a water fraction with chlamydospores or macerated to homogenously distribute the chlamydospores. Soaking of the agitated/macerated inoculum for a time sufficient to further stimulate production of chlamydospores via water shock and obtain a chlamydospore rich slurry

ACCESS CONTROL FOR DATA IN A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER SYSTEM

A technical solution for providing data associated with a predetermined, finite lifetime for access via a distributed ledger is provided. A member computing entity receives a submission provided by a supplying member computing entity associated with a supplying member of a distributed ledger; generates a token and attributing the token to a member account corresponding to the supplying member; attributes a value to the token; and makes the submitted instance of data available for access via the distributed ledger. The submission comprises a submitted instance of data. The submitted instance of data (a) is configured to be provided to a consuming member computing entity via the distributed ledger and (b) is associated with a predetermined lifetime. The value of the token changes with time based on (a) a remaining lifetime of the submitted instance of data, (b) a depreciation policy/protocol corresponding to the distributed ledger, or (c) both. 1. A method for providing access to data in a distributed ledger system , the method comprising:receiving an instance of data to which access can be provided in a distributed ledger system, the instance of data (a) submitted by a supplying member computing entity corresponding to a supplying member, (b) configured to be accessed by a consuming member computing entity corresponding to a consuming member, and (c) associated with a configurable time to live;generating a supplier token for the instance of data;attributing the supplier token for the instance of data to an account corresponding to the supplying member;attributing a value to the supplier token, wherein the value of the supplier token changes with time based on (a) a remaining time to live of the configurable time to live, (b) a depreciation protocol corresponding to the distributed ledger system, or (c) a combination of the remaining time to live of the configurable time to live and the depreciation protocol corresponding to the distributed ledger system; andenabling, ...

PROVIDING ROUTE INFORMATION TO DEVICES DURING A SHARED TRANSPORT SERVICE

A system and method of providing information about a transport service to user devices are described. The system arranges a transport service for a first user and a second user. The system determines first data corresponding to a first route from a location of a driver device of the driver to a first pickup location of the first user and second data corresponding to a second route from the first pickup location to a second pickup location of the second user. A combined route is determined based on the first data and the second data. The system transmits data associated with the first data without transmitting the data corresponding to the combined route to a first user device of the first user, and transmits data corresponding to the combined route to a second user device of the second user. 1. A method of providing information about a transport service to user devices , the method being performed by a computing device and comprising:receiving a first transport request from a first user device of a first user, the first transport request including a first pickup location and a first destination location;receiving a second transport request from a second user device of a second user, the second transport request including a second pickup location and a second destination location;arranging for a driver to provide transport for the first user and the second user;determining first data corresponding to a first route from the second pickup location to the first destination location;determining second data corresponding to a second route from the first destination location to the second destination location;transmitting the first data to the first user device without transmitting data corresponding to the second destination location to the first user device, the first data enabling the first user device to display a first graphic indicator of the first destination location on a first map user interface; andtransmitting the second data to the second user device without ...

VALIDATION OF THE INTEGRITY OF DATA

A computer-implemented method of permitting authentication of data added to an initial plurality of unique data items stored on a computer, all of the data items being converted via a one-way function to respective equal length unique digests (or hashes); and the hashes being stored as a linked dataset in which the value of each successive hash is dependent on the value of the previous hash combined with a new hash resulting from the hashing of the most recently added data. The most recent hash in the linked dataset (hash chain) is the cumulative result of all previous hashes in their original sequence, each hash in the dataset being unique to the most recently added data. Each cumulative hash is constructed by incorporating one or more pre-existing cumulative hashes into the source data, before the new hash is calculated. 1. A computer-implemented method of enabling validation of the integrity of data by reference to a plurality of unique data items stored on at least one computing device , wherein each data item is the result of hashing respective data to create respective equal length hashes and combining each new hash with its predecessor hash; the method comprising:storing the hashes on the computing device as a linked dataset comprising a hash chain in which the value of each successive hash is dependent on the value of the predecessor hash combined with a new hash resulting from the hashing of new data that has been combined with a different previous hash, wherein a most recent hash in the linked dataset is a cumulative result of all previous hashes in their original sequence, each hash in the linked dataset being unique to the new data.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hash chain is produced by the following steps:(a) combining at least one HASH_LINKED already recorded on the hash chain with a newly added data source and hashing the resulting combination to produce a new hash (referred to herein as HASH-SALTED);(b) storing the HASH_SALTED to a ...

Bioreactor Paradigm for the Production of Secondary extra-Particle Hyphal Matrices

The invention describes a methodology for production of a secondary extra-particle fungal matrix for application as a mycological material, manufactured via a Type II actively aerated static packed-bed bioreactor. A pre-conditioned air stream is passed through a substrate of discrete elements inoculated with a filamentous fungus to form an isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix between the discrete elements. Continued feeding of the air through the substrate of discrete elements and isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrixes develops an extra-particle hyphal matrix that extends from an isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix in the direction of airflow into a void space within the vessel. 1. A method of producing a mycological material comprising the steps ofproviding a vessel having a chamber;loading a substrate of discrete elements inoculated with a filamentous fungus into said chamber;feeding a pre-conditioned air stream through said vessel for diffusion between said discrete elements in said chamber and for a time sufficient for said filamentous fungus to expand a contiguous network of hyphae between and around said discrete elements to form an isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix; andcontinuing to feed said pre-conditioned air stream through said vessel for diffusion between said discrete elements and said isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix for a time sufficient to develop a polarized condition within said vessel wherein air exits said isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix as a laminar flow into at least one void space within said vessel and to form an extra-particle hyphal matrix extending from said isotropic inter-particle hyphal matrix in the direction of airflow within said at least void space.2. A method as set forth in wherein said vessel has a permeable partition within said vessel separating said chamber from said void space and said air stream is fed through said vessel passing downwardly through said chamber into said void space.3. A method as set ...

INFORMATICS RADIOMICS INTEGRATION SYSTEM (IRIS): A NOVEL COMBINED INFORMATICS AND RADIOMICS METHOD FOR INTEGRATION OF MANY TYPES OF DATA FOR CLASSIFICATION INTO DIFFERENT GROUPS FOR IMPROVED VISUALIZATION

An embodiment in accordance with the present invention includes a novel informatics method for the integration of different variables or ontologies using an advanced unsupervised machine learning method which will be used to visualize factors not visible to the human observer. These factors can be unknown characteristics between imaging datasets and other factors which will provide insights into the structure of the data. This invention is called the Informatics Radiomics Integration System (IRIS), For example, using clinical data and radiological images, the present invention can determine the relationship between, the structure, clinical variables, histological variables and “distance or relationship” between each input parameter. This integration of information can be used to determine the association between the variables and the relationship to each other for improved diagnosis or for treatment response. 1. A method of integrating datasets and other factors comprising:receiving input in the form of the datasets and other factors;mapping the datasets and other factors to a point in a space using a distance metric or correlation coefficient;mapping the datasets or other factors to an embedded space;detecting complex interactions from input sources or domains;outputting quantitative information via pairwise correlation of points in the embedded space that are representative of a group of points; andgenerating a heatmap representative of the correlation of the points.2. The method of further comprising the space taking the form of a two-dimensional space.3. The method of further comprising the space taking the form of a three-dimensional space.4. The method of further comprising correlating taking the form of distance.5. The method of further comprising applying the method to making medical diagnosis.6. The method of further comprising assessing cancer.7. The method of further comprising embedded space taking the form of a unified description capturing both ...

ALTERNATIVE BILLING MODES FOR SECURITY AND AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS

A method and system facilitate the one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system. The method and system facilitate the detection of an adverse condition in a building, the generation of an alert based on the detection of adverse condition, sending a notification to a user about the alert, asking the user how to respond to the alert via a message sent to a mobile device, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be notified via at least one of a telephone call, text message, email, or application notification. The user may provide instructions to the method and system via at least one of a telephone call, text message, email, application command, or web script. The user may be billed for the service of notifying an appropriate responder provided by central monitoring system regularly, intermittently when the user is away from the building, or on a per-alert basis. 1. A method for monitoring a building comprising:(1) monitoring a building for adverse conditions;(2) generating an alert when an adverse condition is detected;(3) sending the alert to a mobile device to inform a user of the adverse condition; (i) sending a first response to deactivate the alert, or', '(ii) sending a second response to request one or more appropriate responders be sent to the building to address the adverse condition;, '(4) asking the user with the mobile device to respond to the alert by one of'}(5) if the user sent the first response, deactivating the alert;(6) if the user sent the second response, charging the user for requesting one or more appropriate responders to be sent to the building to address the adverse condition; and(7) if the user does not send either ...

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of generating event notifications, in-home data is received. The in-home data and environment data (e.g., weather, law enforcement, etc.) is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is analyzed to determine whether it is indicative of an event that should be reported to one or more neighboring residences and/or businesses. If the data is indicative of such an event, a notification is generated and transmitted to the relevant residences and/or businesses. 1. A computer-implemented method of providing event-driven notifications , the method comprising:obtaining, at one or more computers, data listing one or more events that, when detected by one or more sensors at a first property, trigger a notification report;obtaining, at one or more computers, data listing one or more remote devices that are associated with at least a second property, and to which the notification report will be transmitted;obtaining, at one or more computers, one or more notification rules describing the content of the notification report and conditions for transmitting the notification report;receiving, at one or more computers, event data that is generated by, or based on information generated by, the one or more sensors, wherein the event data is indicative of a condition monitored by the one or more sensors;determining, at one or more computers, whether the received event data corresponds to the one or more of the events which trigger the notification action;generating, at one or more computers, the notification report based on the received event data and the one or more notification rules; andtransmitting, using one or more computers, at least a portion of the notification report to the one or more remote devices associated with at least the second property,wherein obtaining data listing the one or more remote devices to which the notification report will be transmitted comprises obtaining a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING A DEVICE TO A ROTATING SHAFT

A system for attaching a device to a rotating shaft is provided herein. The system may include a rotating shaft, a telemetry transmitter positioned about the rotating shaft, and a housing positioned about the telemetry transmitter. The telemetry transmitter may be trapped by the housing. The system also may include a connector configured to connect the housing to the rotating shaft. 1. A system , comprising:a rotating shaft;a telemetry transmitter positioned about the rotating shaft;a housing positioned about the telemetry transmitter, wherein the telemetry transmitter is trapped by the housing; anda connector configured to connect the housing to the rotating shaft.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft comprises a rotor of a gas turbine engine assembly claim 1 , a steam turbine claim 1 , a wind turbine claim 1 , load couplings claim 1 , or drive shafts.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises:a base member;a cap member configured to be attached to the base member; anda cavity formed between the base member and the cap member, wherein the cavity is configured to receive the telemetry transmitter therein.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising:a dovetail associated with the base member; anda dovetail slot disposed about the rotating shaft.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the dovetail is secured within the dovetail slot to secure the housing to the rotating shaft.6. The system of claim 3 , further comprising one or more bolts to secure the base member to the cap member.7. A method claim 3 , comprising:trapping a telemetry transmitter within a cavity formed between a base member and a cap member of a housing; andconnecting a dovetail associated with the base member of the housing to a dovetail slot disposed about a rotating shaft.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising securing the base member to the cap member with one or more bolts. The present disclosure claims priority to and is a divisional application of U.S. patent ...

LATCH TO PREVENT BACK-DRIVING OF CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLER

An apparatus includes a handle assembly having a body, a shaft assembly having an outer tubular member extending distally from the body, an end effector, an anvil, and a trocar latch assembly. The end effector includes a staple deck fixed relative to the outer tubular member, a staple driver that can actuate relative to the staple deck between an unfired position and a fired position, and a trocar that can actuate relative to the staple deck and the staple driver, the anvil can couple with trocar to move relative to the staple deck to define a gap distance. The trocar latch assembly includes a locking body that can actuate between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration in response to the staple driver actuating between the unfired position and the fired position. The locking body can selective fix the trocar relative to the staple deck in the locked position. 1. An apparatus , comprising:(a) a handle assembly comprising a body;(b) a shaft assembly comprising an outer tubular member extending distally from the body; (i) a staple deck fixed relative to the outer tubular member,', '(ii) a staple driver, wherein the staple driver is operable to actuate relative to the staple deck between an unfired position and a fired position, and', '(iii) a trocar configured to actuate relative to the staple deck and the staple driver;, '(c) an end effector comprising(d) an anvil configured to selectively couple with the trocar, wherein the trocar is operable to actuate the anvil relative to the staple deck to define a gap distance; and(e) a trocar latch assembly comprising a locking body configured to actuate between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration in response to the staple driver actuating between the unfired position and the fired position, wherein the locking body is configured to selectively fix the trocar relative to the staple deck in the locked configuration.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking body is slidably coupled with the ...

DUAL STAGE CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLER

An apparatus includes a handle assembly having a body, a shaft assembly having an outer tube member, an end effector, an anvil, a first trocar closure system, and a second trocar closure system. The end effector has having a staple deck fixed relative to the body, a staple driver operable to actuate relative to the staple deck between an unfired position and a fired position, and the trocar configured to selectively couple with the anvil and actuate relative to the staple dreck. The first trocar closure assembly can actuate in a first motion to drive the trocar between a distal position and a first closed position. The second trocar closure assembly can actuate in a second motion between the first closed position and a second closed position. The staple drive is inoperable at least until the first trocar closure assembly actuates the trocar to the first closed position 1. An apparatus , comprising:(a) a handle assembly comprising a body;(b) a shaft assembly comprising an outer tubular member extending distally from the body; (i) a staple deck fixed relative to the outer tubular member,', '(ii) a staple driver, wherein the staple driver is operable to actuate relative to the staple deck between an unfired position and a fired position, and', '(iii) a trocar configured to actuate relative to the staple deck and the staple driver;, '(c) an end effector comprising(d) an anvil configured to selectively couple with the trocar, wherein the trocar is operable to actuate the anvil relative to the staple deck when the anvil is selectively coupled with the trocar;(e) a first trocar closure assembly configured to actuate in a first motion relative to the body in order to drive the trocar between a distal position and a first closed position; and(f) a second trocar closure assembly configured to actuate in a second motion relative to the body in order to drive the trocar between the first closed position and a second closed position, wherein the second closed position is ...

Dual lever to reduce force to fire in circular surgical stapler

An apparatus includes a body assembly with a handle and a shaft portion, an end effector with a staple deck fixed to the shaft portion, an anvil, and a firing assembly. The end effector further includes a trocar and a staple driver both configured to actuate relative to the staple deck. The staple driver can actuate a distance between an unfired position and a fired position. The trocar can couple with the anvil to define a gap distance. The firing assembly includes a trigger pivotably coupled with the body assembly via a first pivot, a driver actuator configured to actuate the staple driver, and a linkage assembly pivotably coupled with the trigger via a second pivot and the driver actuator. Where the second pivot is proximal relative to the first pivot. The linkage assembly can drive the driver actuator is response to the trigger pivoting about the first pivot.

Oil Sump Having Oil Filter

An oil sump, preferably made of plastic or metal, for motors or transmissions and having a filter housing, comprises a filter housing top shell, a filter housing bottom shell, a filter medium, a filter inlet, and a filter outlet, and an oil drain opening in the floor area of the oil sump, which is implemented in such a way that it is closable using an oil drain screw having external thread, which comes from the oil sump bottom side. The filter housing comprises an internal thread which is implemented to receive the external thread of the oil drain screw, the filter housing being at least partially fastened on the oil sump via the oil drain screw, which closes the oil drain opening and engages using its external thread in the internal thread on the filter housing side. 18-. (canceled)9. An oil sump for engines or transmissions , comprising:A filter housing comprising a filter housing top shell, a filter medium, a filter inlet, and a filter outlet;a floor area of the oil sump, having an oil drain opening;an oil drain screw having external thread adapted to close the oil drain opening;an internal thread on the housing so that the oil drain screw when closing the oil drain opening projects upwards from the oil sump bottom side, and wherein the housing internal thread receives an end of the oil drain screw and the filter housing is at least partially fastened onto the oil sump via the oil drain screw, which closes the oil drain opening and engages the filter housing internal thread using the external thread.10. The oil sump according to claim 9 , wherein the internal thread is provided on the filter housing top shell.12. The oil sump according to claim 10 , further comprising a receptacle frame to receive the filter medium and retain the filter medium with respect to the filter housing top shell.13. The oil sump according to claim 9 , further comprising a receptacle frame to receive the filter medium and retain the filter medium with respect to the filter housing top ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL-INDUCED HANGOVER SYNDROME

The invention provides compositions for the prevention and treatment of the symptoms of alcoholic beverage-induced hangover syndrome, related kits and methods of using the compositions and kits. 1. A pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of alcoholic beverage-induced hangover syndrome , comprising:at least one prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor NSAID;at least one H1 antagonist anti-histamine; andat least one H2 antagonist anti-histamine.2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more of vitamins B1 claim 1 , B2 claim 1 , B6 and B12.3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , further comprising vitamins B1 claim 1 , B2 claim 1 , B6 and B12.4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable magnesium salt.5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 2 , further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable magnesium salt.6. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 3 , further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable magnesium salt.7. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one NSAID comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of naproxen, ibuprofen and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof;the at least one H1 antagonist comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of loratidine, cetirizine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; andthe at least one H2 antagonist comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of ranitidine, famotidine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.8. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in an oral dosage form.9. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8 , wherein the oral dosage form is solid.10. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8 , wherein the oral dosage form is liquid.11. A kit for the prevention or treatment of alcoholic beverage induced hangover claim 8 , comprising:at least one discrete individual dosage grouping of two or more ...

INTEGRATED REAL-TIME TRACKING SYSTEM FOR NORMAL AND ANOMALY TRACKING AND THE METHODS THEREFOR

The ability to identify anomalous behavior in video recordings is important for security and public safety. Current identification techniques, however, suffer from a number of limitations. The present invention describes a novel identification technique that permits unsupervised, automatic identification of moving objects and anomaly detection in real-time recordings (MovA). The present invention specifically utilizes a novel real-time manifold learning system (RML), which generates a semantic crowd behavior descriptor that the inventors call a Trackogram. The Trackogram can be used to identify anomalous crowd behavior collected from video recordings in a real-time manner. MovA can be used to detect anomaly in standard video datasets. Importantly, MovA is also able to identify anomalies in night-vision stereo sequences. Ultimately, MovA could be incorporated into a number of existing products, including video monitoring cameras or night-vision goggles. 1. A system for detection of an object comprising:a source of image data for providing image data, wherein said image data comprises a frame; a first subsystem configured to provide prediction of motion pattern intra-frame, such that the object is detected moving within the frame; and', 'a second subsystem configured to provide prediction of motion pattern inter-frame, such that changes over time in a scene contained in the image data are predicted., 'a real-time learning manifold system (RML) disposed on a fixed computer readable medium comprising2. The system of wherein the image data further comprises video.3. The system of wherein the image data further comprises temporally contiguous frames.4. The system of wherein the source of image data further comprises a video capture device.5. The system of wherein the video capture device is in communication with the RML such that the image data is transmitted directly to the RML.6. The system of wherein the video capture device takes the form of a night-vision video ...

Process and Apparatus for Production of a Granular Cannabinoid Material Essentially Soluble in Aqueous Medium

A process and to an apparatus for production of a granular cannabinoid material essentially soluble in aqueous medium, wherein a matrix liquid composed of a first liquid that dissolves a cannabinoid or composed of a first liquid that dissolves a cannabinoid and a second liquid that forms an emulsion with the first liquid and a cannabinoid dissolved in the first liquid or emulsion is produced. The matrix liquid is dried by convection, and wherein the apparatus has a vessel system having an inlet and a matrix liquid outlet for production of the matrix liquid and a drying apparatus fluidically connected to the matrix liquid outlet of the vessel system. 1. A method for manufacturing a cannabinoid granulate which is essentially soluble in an aqueous environment , wherein a matrix liquid is manufactured from a first liquid which dissolves a cannabinoid or from a first liquid which dissolves a cannabinoid and a second fluid which with the first liquid forms an emulsion and from a cannabinoid which is dissolved in the first liquid or in the emulsion , wherein the matrix liquid is convectively dried.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the matrix liquid is spray dried or is convectively dried in a fluidisation apparatus by way of spray granulation claim 1 , spray agglomeration or spray encapsulation claim 1 , into a cannabinoid granulate.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein firstly a cannabinoid is dissolved in a first liquid and the first liquid subsequently mixed with the second liquid for forming the emulsion.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first liquid is firstly mixed with the second liquid for forming the emulsion and a cannabinoid is subsequently dissolved in the emulsion.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first liquid consists of the group of lipids claim 1 , alcohols claim 1 , oils and/or an arbitrary mixture of these.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second liquid is an aqueous solution or water.7. The ...

METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT GRANULATE

A method for the continuous production of an active ingredient granulate is provided, which comprises the following steps: 1. A method for the continuous production of an active ingredient granulate , comprising the following steps:(a) preparing a spray composition by dissolving or dispersing an active ingredient and optionally one or more excipients in a liquid;(b) providing solid particles in a process space;(c) introducing droplets of the spray composition into an injection zone of the process space in which the liquid evaporates;(d) repeatedly guiding the solid particles back past the sprayed droplets in the process space with the aid of a process gas jet, so that at least a portion of the droplets, which may have already lost part of the liquid contained, comes into contact with solid particles and larger solid particles are formed through agglomeration;(e) removing the active ingredient granulate from the process space in the form of solid particles,wherein the active ingredient in the form used has a Hausner factor of 1.19 or greater.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the Hausner factor is 1.25 or greater.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid is water.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spray composition additionally contains a binder.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the dry matter content of the spray composition is at least 25% by weight.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the proportion of the active ingredient in the dry matter content is at least 70% by weight.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spray composition is a suspension.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the provision of particles according to step (b) takes place by spraying the spray composition into the empty process space and evaporating the liquid in the process space.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in step (e) particles which have reached a predetermined size are removed.10. The method ...

System and Method for providing a Location-Based Social Network

A location based social network and methods of making and using same. A method according to one embodiment includes configuring an event profile via an event administrator device, where the event profile is associated with an event location and includes at least one location venue. The method also includes configuring an event venue profile via a first venue device, where the event venue profile is associated with a location venue and is configurable via the event administrator device. The method further includes presenting an event interface at an attendee device, where the event interface is defined by the event profile and the event venue profile. 1. A method for providing a location-based social network , comprising:configuring an event profile via an event administrator device, the event profile being associated with an event location and including at least one location venue;configuring a first event venue profile via a first venue device, the first event venue profile being associated with a first location venue and being configurable via the event administrator device; andpresenting an event interface at an attendee device, the event interface being defined by the event profile and the first event venue profile.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising configuring a second event venue profile via a second venue device claim 1 , the second event venue profile being associated with a second location venue and configurable by the event administrator device; andwherein the event interface is further defined by the second event venue profile.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said configuring the first and second event venue profiles includes defining first and second event profile configuration parameters for the first and second event venue profiles via the event administrator device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first and second event profile configuration parameters are different.5. The method of claim 2 ,wherein the first event venue profile is ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING REMOTE SPECTRUM ANALYSIS

A system and method are provided that advantageously combine Commercial-off-the shelf hardware and software components in a portable, ruggedized package for remotely monitoring radio-frequency (RF) spectrum activity with regard to a specific platform, structure or location for an extended duration. Provisions are made for remote access to, and analysis of, monitored spectrum activity data. The disclosed systems and methods evaluate spectrum usage over time, facilitate management and enforcement of spectrum allocations and restrictions, conduct extended spectrum surveillance, and analyze interference without on-site user involvement. RF spectrum analyzers, are connected to an onboard computer processing capacity, an integrated power supply, network backhaul connectivity components, and onboard diagnostic capabilities to support the remote unattended operation of the package. Data analysis components in communication with the remote package are used to generate custom graphs and reports for data reduction. 1. A deployable radio-frequency spectrum analyzing system unit , comprising:a radio-frequency spectrum analyzer that measures spectrum activities in a vicinity of the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer;at least one antenna associated with the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer for receiving radio frequency emissions associated with the spectrum activities in the vicinity of the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer;a separate processor co-located with the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer that is programmed to control operation of the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer; anda data storage device co-located with the processor and the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer that stores data on the spectrum activities measured by the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer,the radio-frequency spectrum analyzer, the at least one antenna, the separate processor and the data storage device being housed in a ruggedized, weather resistant case for field deployment.2. The system unit of claim 1 ...

Location Tracking of Products and Product Display Assemblies in a Wirelessly Connected Environment

Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of wireless nodes that are configured to form a mesh network for use in a retail store environment, each wireless node including a wireless transceiver for wireless communication over the mesh network;wherein a first plurality of the wireless nodes are part of a plurality of product display assemblies, each product display assembly comprising a puck assembly configured to connect with a product for merchandising to consumers, each puck assembly having an associated puck assembly identifier;wherein a second plurality of the wireless nodes are part of a plurality of door locks for regulating access to a plurality of lockable enclosures, each door lock having an associated lock identifier;wherein another of the wireless nodes is part of a computer system through which users remotely monitor and control the product display assemblies and door locks;wherein a plurality of the wireless transceivers are configured to in aggregate wirelessly transmit data to the computer system via the mesh network that (1) pairs a plurality of the puck assembly identifiers with identifiers for the products connected to the puck assemblies corresponding to those puck assembly identifiers, and (2) pairs a plurality of the lock identifiers with status information for the door locks corresponding to those lock identifiers; andwherein the computer system is further configured to (1) receive the wirelessly transmitted data via the mesh network, (2) store data that identifies ...

FUSION PROTEINS USEFUL LN THE PRODUCTION OF CANNABINOIDS

The present invention is a method for the biosynthesis of hundreds of compounds, mainly found in the plant. The starting material for these compounds can be any biological compound that is used/produced in a biological organism from the sugar family starting materials or other low cost raw materials processed via enzymes or within organisms to give final products. These final products include, but are not limited to: cannabinoids, terpenoids, stilbenoids, flavonoids, phenolic amides, lignanamides, spermidine alkaloids, and phenylpropanoids. Specifically, the present invention relates to the regular/modified/synthetic gene(s) of select enzymes are processed and inserted into an expression system (vector, cosmid, BAC, YAC, phage, etc.) to produce modified hosts. The modified host is then optimized for efficient production and yield via manipulation, silencing, and amplifying inserted or other genes in the host, leading to an efficient system for product. 113-. (canceled)14. An isolated codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34 or a nucleotide sequence that is 95% or more , 96% or more , 97% or more , 98% or more , or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 34: or an isolated codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of nucleic acids 5841 to 8867 of SEQ ID NO: 34 or a nucleotide sequence that is 95% or more , 96% or more , 97% or more , 98% or more , or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acids 5841 to 8867 of SEQ ID NO: 34.15. An isolated codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35 or a nucleic acid sequence that is 95% or more , 96% or more , 97% or more , 98% or more , or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 35; or an isolated codon-optimized nucleic acid sequence of nucleic acids 5052 to 6671 of SEQ ID NO: 35 or a nucleotide sequence that is 95% or more , 96% or more , 97% or more , 98% or more , or 99% or more homologous to the nucleic acids 5052 to 6671 of SEQ ID NO: 35.16. An isolated ...

BIOSYNTHETIC METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF CANNABINOIDS

Provided is a method of modifying a first cannabinoid into a second cannabinoid or a non-cannabinoid. The method comprises combining the first cannabinoid with an enzyme that can modify the first cannabinoid into the second cannabinoid or non-cannabinoid under conditions where the first cannabinoid is modified into the second cannabinoid or non-cannabinoid. Also provided is a non-naturally occurring enzyme that can modify a first cannabinoid into a second cannabinoid or a non-cannabinoid. A nucleic acid encoding that enzyme is additionally provided. Further provided is a non-naturally occurring nucleic acid that encodes an enzyme having the enzymatic activity of the above non-naturally occurring enzyme. An expression cassette comprising that nucleic acid is additionally provided. A cell comprising the above expression cassette is further provided. Also provided is a plant expression cassette comprising the above-identified nucleic acid. 176-. (canceled)77. A nucleic acid encoding an enzyme that can modify a first cannabinoid into a second cannabinoid or a non-cannabinoid , wherein the nucleic acid comprises any one of SEQ ID NOs:1-50.7888-. (canceled)89. An expression cassette comprising the nucleic acid of .9091-. (canceled)92. A cell comprising the expression cassette of claim 89 , capable of expressing the enzyme that can modify a first cannabinoid into a second cannabinoid or a non-cannabinoid.93. The cell of claim 92 , which is a bacterial cell.94. The cell of claim 92 , which is a yeast cell.95Saccharomyces, Candida, Pichia, Schizosaccharomyces, Scheffersomyces, Blakeslea, Rhodotorula,Yarrowia.. The yeast cell of claim 95 , which is a species of or96. The cell of claim 92 , further comprising a THC biosynthetic pathway that allows the yeast cell to produce the first cannabinoid.97. The cell of claim 96 , wherein the cell can synthesize the first cannabinoid from a non-cannabinoid.98. The cell of claim 96 , wherein the cell comprises a recombinant geranyl ...

Information security system and method for multi-factor authentication for atms using user profiles

A system for verifying a user operating an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) receives a first image of the user from the ATM, captured by a camera associated with the ATM, when the ATM receives a transaction request. The system compares the first image of the user with a second image of the user stored in a user profile associated with the user. The system compares the first image of the user with the second image of the user. The system determines whether the first image of the user corresponds to the second image of the user. The system approves the transaction request if it is determined that the first image of the user corresponds to the second image of the user.

Information security system and method for multi-factor authentication for atms using authentication media

A system for verifying a user operating an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) sends an authentication media item to a user device associated with the user when the ATM receives a transaction request. The system receives, from the ATM, a first image of the authentication media item when the authentication media item is presented to the ATM. The system compares the first image of the authentication media item with a second image of the authentication media item stored in a user profile associated with the user. The system extracts a first unique code from the first image of the authentication media item, and a second unique code from the second image of the authentication media item. The system determines whether the first unique code corresponds to the second unique code. The system approves the transaction request if it is determined that the first unique code corresponds to the second unique code.

DISASTER DAMAGE ANALYSIS AND LOSS MITIGATION IMPLEMENTING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS)

Various techniques are described utilizing one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”) for various disaster and/or catastrophe-related purposes. UAVs may collect data in an attempt to predict the occurrence and/or extent of a catastrophe and/or to mitigate the impact of a catastrophe before and, if not at that time, once it has occurred. The UAVs may perform various tasks such that the damage to property caused by a catastrophe (or potential catastrophe) may be eliminated or mitigated. The drone data may be transmitted by the UAVs to an external computing device, which may be associated with an insurer and used, with an insured's permission, to begin and/or facilitate an insurance claim process or other various insurance-related tasks. Damage to insured property may be estimated from the drone data, and proposed or estimated insurance claims may be generated for customer review, modification, or approval. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, a request to deploy one or more drones to a location of a structure;directing, by the one or more processors, the one or more drones to the structure's location in response to the request to collect drone data;receiving, by the one or more processors, the drone data via wireless communications, the drone data being generated by the one or more drones and including infrared data and a pre-catastrophe and a post-catastrophe image of the structure prior to and subsequent to an occurrence of a catastrophe at the structure's location, respectively, wherein the structure is covered by an insurance policy issued by an insurance provider to an insured customer;comparing, by the one or more processors, the pre-catastrophe image and the post catastrophe image;generating, by the one or more processors, one or more quantified differences based upon the comparison of the pre-catastrophe image and the post-catastrophe image using a photogrammetric analysis;determining, by the one or ...

ADVANCED TREATMENT RESPONSE PREDICTION USING CLINICAL PARAMETERS AND ADVANCED UNSUPERVISED MACHINE LEARNING: THE CONTRIBUTION SCATTERGRAM

The present invention provides a method for detection of different ontologies using advanced unsupervised machine learning which will be used to visualize factors not visible to the human observer, such as unknown characteristics between imaging datasets and other factors to provide insights into the structure of the data. This methodology is referred to herein as Contribution Scattergram. An example includes using radiological images to determine a relationship in dimension, structure, and distance between each parameter. This information can be used to determine if changes in the images have occurred and for treatment response. 1. A method for detection of ontologies in acquired image data comprising:pre-processing the acquired image data;reconstructing the acquired image data using a non-linear dimension reduction technique so as to yield an embedded image representing all of the acquired image data, where the acquired image data comprises a plurality of different sets of image date of a region of interest;generating a scattergram for the acquired image data; and,determining relationships and patterns to enable accurate detection and contribution of each image parameter to the dimension space.2. The method of further comprising measuring a distance of each image object in the embedded image.3. The method of further comprising measuring movement of each image object in the embedded image.4. The method of further comprising measuring behavior of each image object in the embedded image.5. The method of further comprising determining the relationships and patterns before during and after treatment of a patient.6. The method of further comprising applying the method to object location and monitoring.7. The method of further comprising combining high dimensional data to visualize factors not visible to a human observer.8. The method of further comprising monitoring health by combining all electronic medical data.9. The method of further comprising determining one-by- ...

PRODUCT MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS WITH MODULAR PUCK ASSEMBLIES FOR MOUNTING AND DISPLAYING PRODUCTS

This disclosure is directed to product merchandising systems that enable products to be swapped between base assemblies of different product merchandising systems and accommodate different charging/powering capabilities of the products. Product merchandising systems have puck assemblies comprising modular puck upper portions and modular puck lower portions. Various different products may be mounted on the modular puck upper portions, each with a different way of receiving power from the modular puck upper portions. Each modular puck upper portion can be detached from a modular puck lower portion of a product merchandising system and reattached to a modular puck lower portion of another product merchandising system without having to reconfigure a power connection to the product attached to the modular puck upper portion. 1. A system for merchandising products , the system comprising:a puck assembly for mounting a product; anda base assembly on which the puck assembly is restable,wherein the puck assembly can be moved between a rest position on the base assembly and a lift position off the base assembly,wherein the puck assembly includes a modular puck lower portion and a modular puck upper portion,wherein the modular puck upper portion is detachably connectable to the modular puck lower portion,wherein the modular puck lower portion includes a circuit that provides power for delivery to the product, andwherein the modular puck upper portion includes a top surface for mounting the product.2. The system of wherein the modular puck lower portion includes a connector that is connectable to a power cable claim 1 , the circuit provides power to the connector for delivery to the product via the power cable claim 1 , and the power cable is detachably connectable to the connector and the product.3. The system of wherein the circuit stops delivering power to the product in response to the puck assembly being in the lift position.4. The system of wherein the circuit provides ...

HOME SENSOR DATA GATHERING FOR NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES

In a computer-implemented method of generating event notifications, in-home data is received. The in-home data and environment data (e.g., weather, law enforcement, etc.) is generated by, or based on information generated by, a device located at a residence of an individual, and is analyzed to determine whether it is indicative of an event that should be reported to one or more neighboring residences and/or businesses. If the data is indicative of such an event, a notification is generated and transmitted to the relevant residences and/or businesses. 1. A computer-implemented method of providing event-driven notifications , the method comprising:obtaining, at one or more computers, data listing one or more events that, when detected by one or more sensors at a first property, trigger a notification report;obtaining, at one or more computers, data listing one or more remote devices that are associated with at least a second property, and to which the notification report will be transmitted;obtaining, at one or more computers, one or more notification rules describing content of the notification report and conditions for transmitting the notification report, wherein at least one of the notification rules is learned based on property event data that is generated by one or more third properties;receiving, at one or more computers, event data that is generated by, or based on information generated by, the one or more sensors, wherein the event data is indicative of a condition monitored by the one or more sensors;determining, at one or more computers, whether the received event data corresponds to the one or more of the events which trigger the notification report;generating, at one or more computers, the notification report based on the received event data and the one or more notification rules; andtransmitting, using one or more computers, at least a portion of the notification report to the one or more remote devices associated with at least the second property.2. The ...

APPLICATION FOCUS IN SPEECH-BASED SYSTEMS

A speech-based system includes an audio device in a user premises and a network-based service that supports use of the audio device by multiple applications. The audio device may be directed to play audio content such as music, audio books, etc. The audio device may also be directed to interact with a user through speech. The network-based service monitors event messages received from the audio device to determine which of the multiple applications currently has speech focus. When receiving speech from a user, the service first offers the corresponding meaning to the application, if any, that currently has primary speech focus. If there is no application that currently has primary speech focus, or if the application having primary speech focus is not able to respond to the meaning, the service then offers the user meaning to the application that currently has secondary speech focus. 1. A system , comprising:a command service configured to: communicate with multiple applications, communicate with an audio device, and send a command to the audio device to perform an activity for an audio application that provides audio content to be played by the audio device, wherein the command specifies an application identifier corresponding to the audio application; receiving an event message from the audio device regarding sound played by the audio device, wherein the event message specifies the application identifier corresponding to the audio application;', 'if the event message indicates that the sound played by the audio device is part of a speech interaction with a user, designating the audio application as being primarily active;', 'if the event message indicates that the sound played by the audio device is not part of a speech interaction with a user, designating the audio application as being secondarily active;, 'control logic configured to perform acts comprisinga speech recognition service configured to receive an audio signal from the audio device and to recognize ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING DYNAMIC TEMPLATES

A method of generating a message body including receiving data points from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources determines the dynamic fields presented on a graphical user interface that may be utilized to generate a message body. The dynamic fields are then enriched by the data points. If no data point is available, the graphical user interface notifies the user and inhibits the user from generating a text message from the message body. The method may also utilize dynamic templates to generate a message body. These dynamic templates are enriched when utilized by the graphical user interface. A text message generated is sent to an SMS server. 1. A method comprising:receiving data points, each of the data points associated with a dynamic fields list, the dynamic fields list comprising one or more dynamic fields;receiving a user interaction to initiate operation of a graphical user interface; [ display the dynamic fields; and', 'receive a dynamic field input at one or more of the dynamic fields; and, 'the dynamic fields list to, display a message body;', 'receive a text input to add text to the message body; and', 'in response to the dynamic field input, add the dynamic fields corresponding to the dynamic field input to the message body;, 'a message compose box to], 'displaying the graphical user interface in response to the user interaction comprisingreceiving the message body from the graphical user interface;enriching the message body with the data points associated with the dynamic fields in the message body;generating a text message from the message body enriched with the data points; andtransmitting the text message to an SMS server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein enriching the message body with the data points associated with the dynamic fields in the message body comprises:determining each of the dynamic fields in the message body;substituting the data points for the dynamic fields;determining whether one or more of the dynamic fields were not ...

Exterior data deployment system using hash generation and confirmation triggering

Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for vulnerability assessment and hash generation for exterior data deployment. In this way, the system utilizes a vulnerability assessment to generate a permit to send approval for dissemination of data, files, or the like outside of the entity via an electronic communication. The vulnerability assessment determines a permit to send status for the communication. The system may then generate a hash for the communication and embed the hash within the data of the communication. Upon sending, the entity will only permit communications with a known hash embedded therein from being transmitted outside of the internal entity network.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A LOCATION-BASED SOCIAL NETWORK

A location based social network and methods of making and using same. A method according to one embodiment includes configuring an event profile via an event administrator device, where the event profile is associated with an event location and includes at least one location venue. The method also includes configuring an event venue profile via a first venue device, where the event venue profile is associated with a location venue and is configurable via the event administrator device. The method further includes presenting an event interface at an attendee device, where the event interface is defined by the event profile and the event venue profile. 1. A method for providing a location-based social network , comprising:configuring an event profile via an event administrator device, the event profile being associated with an event location and including at least one location venue;configuring a first event venue profile via a first venue device, the first event venue profile being associated with a first location venue and being configurable via the event administrator device; andpresenting an event interface at an attendee device, the event interface being defined by the event profile and the first event venue profile.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising configuring a second event venue profile via a second venue device claim 1 , the second event venue profile being associated with a second location venue and configurable by the event administrator device; andwherein the event interface is further defined by the second event venue profile.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said configuring the first and second event venue profiles includes defining first and second event profile configuration parameters for the first and second event venue profiles via the event administrator device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first and second event profile configuration parameters are different.5. The method of claim 2 ,wherein the first event venue profile is ...

AUTOSCRUBBER CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN MANUAL AND AUTONOMOUS OPERATION

Autoscrubbers are capable of being operated in a manual (e.g. walk-behind) mode and an autonomous (operator free) mode and capable of switching between such operational modes. Apparatus and methods for steering such autoscrubbers use steering torque mechanisms to apply steering torques independently to left and right drive wheels. Steering systems for autonomous operation may be retrofit onto existing walk-behind autoscrubbers to implement this functionality. The autonomous control capability may not detract appreciably from an operator's ability to use the autoscrubber in a manual (walk-behind) mode. 1. A robotic vehicle apparatus operable in a manual mode wherein an operator steers the robotic vehicle apparatus and an autonomous mode wherein the robotic vehicle apparatus steers itself independently of the operator , the robotic vehicle apparatus comprising:a chassis supporting a left drive wheel and a right drive wheel for rotation with respect to the chassis;a positive torque mechanism mounted to the chassis and connected to provide left positive driving torque to the left drive wheel and to provide right positive driving torque to the right drive wheel to thereby move the apparatus;a steering system mounted to the chassis for steering the apparatus when the apparatus is in an autonomous operational mode, the steering system comprising:a left steering torque mechanism connectable to apply left steering torque to the left drive wheel independently of the right drive wheel;a right steering torque mechanism connectable to apply right steering torque to the right drive wheel independently of the left drive wheel; anda controller connectable to provide a left steering torque signal to the left steering torque mechanism and a right steering torque signal to the right steering torque mechanism when the apparatus is in the autonomous operational mode and configured to controllably steer movement of the apparatus when the apparatus is in an autonomous operational mode by ...

PROVIDING ROUTE INFORMATION TO DEVICES DURING A SHARED TRANSPORT SERVICE

A system and method of providing information about a transport service to user devices are described. The system arranges a transport service for a first user and a second user. The system determines first data corresponding to a first route from a location of a driver device of the driver to a first pickup location of the first user and second data corresponding to a second route from the first pickup location to a second pickup location of the second user. A combined route is determined based on the first data and the second data. The system transmits data associated with the first data without transmitting the data corresponding to the combined route to a first user device of the first user, and transmits data corresponding to the combined route to a second user device of the second user. 1. A method of providing information about a transport service to user devices , the method being performed by a computing device and comprising:receiving a first transport request from a first user device of a first user, the first transport request including a first destination location;receiving a second transport request from a second user device of a second user, the second transport request including a second destination location;arranging a transport service for the first user and the second user by selecting a driver to concurrently provide transport for the first user and the second user for at least a portion of the transport service;determining a location of a driver device of the driver using a location detection mechanism of the driver device;determining first data corresponding to a first route from the location of the driver device to the first destination location;determining second data corresponding to a second route from the first destination location to the second destination location;transmitting the first data to the first user device without transmitting data corresponding to the second destination location to the first user device, the first data enabling ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING USING DATA STREAMING

System and methods for obtaining frequent terms in a set of data is provided. The method comprises obtaining the set of data comprising a stream of terms; analyzing the stream of terms using a modified data streaming generator to find a set of frequent terms; forming a dictionary of terms based on the set of most frequent terms; identifying one or more of the set of frequent terms in the set of data; and analyzing the one or more of set of frequent terms in the set of data to determine a context and/or structure based on neighboring terms in the set of data; providing a visualization toot for the interactions with the frequent terms and the application at hand. 1. A method of obtaining frequent terms in a set of data , the method comprising:obtaining the set of data comprising a stream of terms;analyzing the stream of terms using a modified data streaming generator to find a set of frequent terms;forming a dictionary of terms based on the set of frequent terms;identifying one or more of the set of frequent terms in the set of data; andanalyzing the one or more of the set of frequent terms in the set of data to determine a context and/or structure based on neighboring terms in the set of data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a term from the stream of terms comprising a single word or a sequential set of words3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of data comprises data from one or more data source.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein subsequent to the obtaining claim 1 , the method further comprises converting the stream of terms into a plurality of input vectors by the modified data streaming generator.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein subsequent to the converting the stream of terms claim 4 , the method further comprises inverting the plurality of input vectors into a corresponding plurality of sketch feature vectors by the data streaming generator claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of sketch feature vectors has a number of output dimensions that is less ...

System and Methods of Capturing Medical Imaging Data Using a Mobile Device

Methods for capturing medical images associated with a patient using a mobile image-capturing device are disclosed. One example method includes accessing patient identifying information through an electronic health record (EHR) application installed in the mobile image-capturing device. A user may launch a scan application installed in the mobile image-capturing device from the EHR application and upon launching of the scan application, the scan application may be provided with the patient identifying information from the EHR application. The scan application may capture medical images using an imaging equipment of the mobile image-capturing device, associate the captured images with the patient identifying information, and transmit the captured images with the patient identifying information to a storage location. 1. A method of capturing medical imaging data associated with a patient using a mobile image-capturing device , comprising:receiving, from a user, a request for access to a patient identifying information associated with the patient through an electronic health record application installed in the mobile image-capturing device;launching a scan application on the mobile image-capturing device from the electronic health record application;upon the launching of the scan application from the electronic health record application, providing the scan application with the patient identifying information that was accessed by the user via the electronic health record application;capturing at the scan application one or more medical images using an imaging equipment of the mobile image-capturing device;associating the one or more captured medical images with the patient using the patient identifying information; andtransmitting the one or more captured medical images with the associated patient identifying information from the mobile image-capturing device to a storage location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein upon the launching of the scan application on the ...

System and Methods of Capturing Medical Imaging Data Using a Mobile Device

Methods for associating medical images to a patient using a mobile image-capturing device and transmitting the medical images to a storage location are disclosed. One example method includes accessing by a user identifying information associated with a patient through an electronic health record (EHR) application installed in the mobile device, launching a second application on the mobile device from the EHR application, and upon the launching of the application from the EHR application, transmitting the patient identifying information accessed by the user from the EHR application to the second application. The second application may then retrieve one or more medical images stored in the mobile device, associate the one or more retrieved medical images with the patient using the identifying information, and transmit the one or more retrieved medical images with the associated patient identifying information from the mobile device to a storage location.

Alternative Billing Modes for Security and Automation Applications

Techniques for facilitating one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system are disclosed. The techniques facilitate detecting an adverse condition in a building, generating an alert based on the detection, sending a notification about the alert to a user (e.g., to a mobile device), awaiting a user response, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be billed for the service of notifying an appropriate responder provided by central monitoring system regularly, intermittently when the user is away from the building, or on a per-alert basis. 1. A method for monitoring a building using a building monitoring system , the method comprising: 'the plurality of operating modes including a particular operating mode in which the building monitoring system does not send, to a central monitoring system, a respective alert corresponding to a respective detected adverse condition without one of (i) receiving an affirmative user command in response to a notification of the respective detected adverse condition, or (ii) failing to receive a negative user command in response to the notification within a time interval, and wherein a user is charged when the respective alert is sent to the central monitoring system; and', '(i) while the building monitoring system is operating in a first operating mode included in a plurality of operating modes, receiving a trigger corresponding to operating the building monitoring system in a second operating mode included in the plurality of operating modes,'}(ii) reconfiguring the building monitoring system to operate in the second operating mode upon receiving the trigger.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the trigger ...

Flexible and variability-accommodating instrument cluster display

Systems, methods and computer readable storage media provide a flexible and variability-accommodating instrument cluster for display on an in-vehicle screen and a user experience interaction model for providing vehicle status-related information via the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster may be shown in a minimized content view, basic content view, or enhanced content view, wherein each content view may include a varying range of displayed information based on a layout template. The driver can easily scroll between the various content views while driving. The instrument cluster may alternatively be shown in a favorites view, amongst a plurality of preconfigured favorites views associated with different drivers, the favorites view including a user-selected set of gauges in a user-selected layout. A steering wheel-based shortcut control is provided that can be assigned to a changeable parameter and used to toggle the parameter in association with an instrument cluster display element while driving.

Dynamic chassis and tire status indications

Systems, methods, and computer readable storage media provide dynamic chassis and tire status indications associated with a vehicle. Lift axle status data may be graphically represented by a lift axle indicator dynamically provided in a shared notification/messaging space positioned within the driver's line of sight during a lift axle transition. The lift axle indicator may include a side-view representation of the vehicle including a plurality of axle sections indicating the status of each axle. The lift axle indicator may be suppressed when air pressure is stabilized. Additionally, a graphical representation of data associated with statuses (e.g., air pressure, temperature) of each tire may be provided in a top-down view representation of the vehicle including its associated tire/axle configuration and the tire pressure for each tire. The graphical representation may be configured to reflect the correct number of axles and tires per position, and may further include a tractor versus trailer designation.

FLEXIBLE NOTIFICATIONS VIA AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Systems, methods and computer readable storage media provide flexible vehicle status notifications via an instrument cluster displayed on an in-vehicle screen. In some examples, when a non-displayed gauge goes into an out-of-parameter or warning range, the gauge may be dynamically shown in the out-of-parameter or warning state in a container position assigned to the gauge in another display or in a dynamic container position in the instrument cluster. In some examples, a popup notification may be provided to inform the driver of a condition. When there are multiple notifications, they may be grouped into definable severity classifications and prioritized so that a notification determined to be a most important message at the time is presented to the driver in a notification zone central to a driver's field of vision on the instrument cluster that allows for reusing screen space for providing warning and information from a range of data sources. 1. A method for providing flexible vehicle status notifications via an instrument cluster displayed on an in-vehicle screen , comprising:receiving information associated with a gauge measurement that is outside of a normal operating range;determining a gauge state based on the received information; when the gauge is currently displayed on-screen, updating the instrument cluster to change the gauge from a current display state to a display state associated with the gauge state, wherein the display state includes presentation attributes of a salience level corresponding to the gauge state; and', 'when the gauge is currently hidden from display, updating the instrument cluster to show the gauge in the display state associated with the gauge state., 'determining whether the gauge is currently displayed on-screen or hidden from display;'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein when the gauge is currently hidden from display claim 1 , updating the instrument cluster to show the gauge further comprises: when the gauge has an assigned ...

WAFER BASED BEOL PROCESS FOR CHIP EMBEDDING

In various embodiments a semiconductor device is provided, including a semiconductor body including a drift region and a gate electrode arranged adjacent to the drift region; and a contact structure provided over the drift region of the semiconductor body and having a first metal layer, an adhesion layer over the first metal layer and a second metal layer over the adhesion layer. 1. A semiconductor device , comprising:a semiconductor body including a drift region and a gate electrode arranged adjacent to the drift region; anda contact structure provided over the drift region of the semiconductor body and having a first metal layer, an adhesion layer over the first metal layer and a second metal layer over the adhesion layer.2. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , further comprising:a further drift region arranged adjacent to the gate electrode such that the gate electrode is arranged between the two drift regions.3. The semiconductor device of claim 2 , further comprising:a further contact structure provided over the further drift region of the semiconductor body and having a first metal layer, an adhesion layer over the first metal layer and a second metal layer over the adhesion layer.4. The semiconductor device of claim 3 ,wherein the second contact structure is laterally separated from the first contact structure.5. The semiconductor device of claim 3 , further comprising:a gate portion provided over the gate electrode of the semiconductor body between the contact structures_and electrically coupled to the gate electrode.6. The semiconductor device of claim 5 , further comprising:dielectric material provided between the contact structures and covering the gate portion.7. The semiconductor device of claim 6 , further comprising:passivation material provided over the dielectric material between the contact structures.8. The semiconductor device of claim 3 ,wherein the upper surfaces of the second metal layer of the contact structure and of the second metal layer ...

STATE DYNAMIC TACHOMETER WITH ENHANCED FEEDBACK

A system, method, and computer readable storage device are provided for providing a dynamic tachometer. Based on various signal inputs from a plurality of data sources, a tachometer may be dynamically modified to include visual information and assistance to the driver in relation to the vehicle's engine speed (i.e., revolution speed of the vehicle's crankshaft). The tachometer may include one or a combination of: dynamic shift point indicators, a target engine speed range indicator, an overspeed indicator, and a power take-off mode indicator. 1. A system for providing a dynamic tachometer , the system comprising:at least one processor; determine a target engine speed range to optimize fuel economy for a vehicle;', 'provide, in relation to the tachometer, a visual indication of the target engine speed range displayed in a first state;', "monitor the vehicle's current engine speed; and", "when the vehicle's current engine speed is within the target engine speed range, update the visual indication to a second state to indicate that the vehicle is operating within the target engine speed range."], 'a memory storage device including instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein instructions claim 1 , when executed claim 1 , further cause the system to update the visual indication to the second state when the vehicle is operating within a cruise speed threshold.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display of the visual indication of the target engine speed range is increased in saliency between the first state and the second state.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed claim 1 , further cause the system to:determine a transmission gear ratio between a rotational speed of the current gear and a next gear based on stored vehicle configuration values;determine a current gear in which the transmission is operating;determine the vehicle's current road speed;based on ...

MEDICAL DEVICE HOLDER

The medical device holder can be attached to a plurality of different support structures to retain a medical device at a convenient location near a patient. The medical device holder includes an elongated housing which defines a pair of storage areas for a medical device. The housing is formed of a first planar member fixed to a second concave member. The concave member defines first and second chambers, the first being generally L-shaped. 1. A medical device holder comprising:a first generally planar member having a first peripheral edge, the planar member having a plurality of coupling mechanisms disposed along the first peripheral edge; anda housing is having a concave member defining a second peripheral edge, the second peripheral edge having a plurality of second coupling members configures to interface with the first, the concave member defines a first L-shaped chamber and a second chambers.2. The medical device holder of wherein the first generally planar member defines a device holder coupling mechanism.3. The medical device holder of further comprising an L-shaped flange disposed on the concave member.4. The medical device holder of further comprising an L-shaped flange disposed on the flat member.5. The medical device holder of wherein the first coupling member comprises a defined slot.6. The medical device holder of wherein the second coupling mechanism is a deformable flange.7. A medical device holder comprising:a first generally planar member having a first end with a first width and a second end having a second width less than the first end having a first peripheral edge and having a plurality of first coupling mechanisms disposed along the first peripheral edge; anda housing is having a concave member defining a second peripheral edge configured to mate with the first peripheral edge, the second peripheral edge having a plurality of second coupling members configures to interface with the first, the concave member having an L-shaped member which ...

DEVICE FOR THE CONTINUOUS TREATMENT OF SOLIDS IN A FLUIDIZED BED APPARATUS

The invention relates to a device for continuously treating solids in a fluidized bed apparatus, comprising a round process chamber with a solids inlet and a solids outlet, and a distributor plate which is adapted to the inner contour of the process chamber and beneath which a media inlet is arranged to produce and maintain the fluidized bed. According to the invention, on the distributor plate () there is a separating wall () that protrudes radially inwards from the process chamber () inner wall () and into the process chamber (). The solids inlet () is located on one side close to the separating wall (), and the solids outlet () is on the other side close to the separating wall (). It is particularly advantageous to arrange, on the distributor plate () and along the axis of the process chamber (), a displacer element () that is connected to the separating wall (). This has the advantage that, in a process chamber that has a round cross-section while the fluidized bed is also flat, an evenly directed flow of solids in the horizontal direction is obtained over a longer distance. Such a device allows a narrow spectrum of residence time. 156139. Device for continuous treatment of solids in a fluidized bed apparatus having a round process space , which has a solids inlet () and a solids outlet () , and an inflow bottom () adapted to the inside contour of the process space ( , ) , below which a media inlet for producing and maintaining the fluidized bed is disposed ,wherein{'b': 2', '1', '10', '3', '9', '3', '9', '5', '2', '6', '2, 'a partition wall () is disposed on the inflow bottom (), which wall projects from the inner wall () of the process space (, ) radially inward into the process space (, ), and wherein the solids inlet () is disposed close to the partition wall (), on the one hand, and the solids outlet () is disposed close to the partition wall (), on the other hand.'}2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 2', '3', '9, 'the partition wall () projects ...

Alternative Billing Modes for Security and Automation Applications

Techniques for facilitating one or more operating modes for monitoring of an intelligent home system are disclosed. The techniques facilitate detecting an adverse condition in a building, generating an alert based on the detection, sending a notification about the alert to a user (e.g., to a mobile device), awaiting a user response, and determining whether to send the alert to a central monitoring system to facilitate notification of an appropriate responder for the adverse condition. Determining whether to send the alert to the central monitoring system may be based on an affirmative command from the user or a failure to receive any command from the user. The user may be billed for the service of notifying an appropriate responder provided by central monitoring system regularly, intermittently when the user is away from the building, or on a per-alert basis. 1. A building monitoring system that is communicatively connected to a central monitoring system , the building monitoring system comprising:an interface via which user commands are received;one or more processors; andcomputer-executable instructions that are stored on a memory and that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the building monitoring system to:receive an indication of a user selection of one of a plurality of operating modes of the building monitoring system, the plurality of operating modes including:a first operating mode in which the building monitoring system does not send, to a central monitoring system, alerts corresponding to detected adverse conditions without one of (i) receiving an affirmative user command via the interface, or (ii) failing to receive a negative user command via the interface within a time interval; anda second operating mode in which the building monitoring system sends, to the central monitoring system, alerts corresponding to detected adverse conditions; andoperate the building monitoring system in the selected mode.2. The building monitoring system of ...

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 1. A computerized method of distributing a digital image branding function , said computerized method comprising:receiving, at a server, a digital image processing function associated with at least one distribution rule;matching, using a processor of said server, a group of end users which complies with said at least one distribution rule and selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end users; andforwarding instructions to present an indication of said image processing function to a plurality of client terminals, each of said plurality of client terminals is associated with another member of said group,wherein said indication is presented on a display of each one of said plurality of client terminals as a selectable item in a graphical user interface with a plurality of selectable indications which represent a plurality of image processing functions; andwherein said image processing function is set to be selected according to an input user for processing a digital image designated at said respective client terminal to create a processed digital image processed using said image processing function.2. The computerized method of claim 1 , wherein said image processing function is an image layout processing function that is set to embed a graphical element in said digital image for creating said processed digital image.3. The computerized method of claim 1 , wherein said distribution rule is a distribution rule targeting said group from a plurality of subscribers of at least one social ...

ELECTRICAL BRAKE ACTUATOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

An electrical brake actuator for a motor vehicle, comprising an actuator housing, which is formed from a first housing half-shell and a second housing half-shell, and comprising an electric motor and a multi-stage transmission, which comprises a first transmission stage driven by the electric motor and a final transmission stage having an output gear. The electric motor comprises a motor housing and a commutator as well as a brush system which comprises a pot-like brush carrier having base-side shaft feedthrough for a motor shaft which has a first pinion fixed to the shaft. A transmission plate is integrally formed on the brush carrier, in particular monolithically, to form a carrier unit, which comprises at least one first bearing seat for receiving a first bearing axis of a first gearwheel of the first transmission stage, said gearwheel meshing with the first pinion fixed to the shaft. 1. An electrical brake actuator for use in a motor vehicle , the electrical brake actuator comprising:an actuator housing formed by a first housing half-shell and a second housing half-shell; a motor shaft,', 'a motor housing,', 'a commutator,, 'an electric motor including,'}a multi-stage gear mechanism including a first gear stage, configured to be driven by the electric motor and including a first gearwheel, and a final gear stage including an output gear; a brush carrier defining a base-side shaft passage configured to receive at least a portion of the motor shaft, wherein a first pinion is attached to the motor shaft,', 'a gear plate monolithically is formed to the brush carrier and including a first bearing seat configured to receive a first bearing axis fixed to the first gearwheel, wherein the first gearwheel meshes with the first pinion., 'a carrier unit including,'}2. The electrical brake actuator of claim 1 , wherein the brush carrier includes a brush carrier sleeve claim 1 , wherein a bearing receptacle for a shaft bearing is disposed on abase side of the brush carrier, ...

Natural Gas Furnace Watchdog

A back-up power center for a fuel-operated furnace substantially as described and illustrated herein.

Location Tracking of Products and Product Display Assemblies in a Wirelessly Connected Environment

Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments where wireless nodes are arranged in a wirelessly connected environment to support a variety of remote management operations, including location tracking, status monitoring, and remote control. In an example embodiment, the wireless nodes can be deployed in a retail store and provide remote management and control over any combination of product display assemblies, locks, power strips, display shelves, display hooks, and other node types. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of product display assemblies, wherein each of a plurality of the product display assemblies comprises a puck assembly configured to connect with a product for merchandising to consumers;a plurality of wireless nodes arranged as a wireless network, wherein each of a plurality of the wireless nodes includes a wireless transceiver for wireless communication over the wireless network, and wherein a plurality of the wireless nodes are part of different puck assemblies of the product display assemblies; anda computer system configured for wireless communication with the wireless network;wherein each of a plurality of the wireless transceivers is configured to wirelessly transmit data to the computer system via the wireless network that pairs an identifier for the puck assembly of which that wireless transceiver is a part with an identifier for the product connected to the puck assembly of which that wireless transceiver is a part; andwherein the computer system is further configured to (1) receive the wirelessly transmitted data via the wireless network, (2) store data that identifies a location for each of a plurality of the product display assemblies in association with identifiers for the puck assemblies, and (3) create a data structure based on the received data and the stored data, wherein the data structure tracks locations for the products based on the pairings between puck assembly identifiers and product identifiers and the associations ...

EYE MOVEMENT BASED KNOWLEDGE DEMONSTRATION

Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and storage mediums associated with eye movement based knowledge demonstration, having a particular application to authentication, are disclosed. In embodiments, a computing device may determine whether a received input of a pattern of eye movements is consistent with an expected pattern of eye movements of a user when the user attempts to visually locate a piece of information embedded in a display. In embodiments, the expected pattern of eye movements may include patterns related to fixations and/or other statistical patterns, however, may not be limited to such patterns. In applications, determining consistency or correlation with the expected pattern of eye movements may identify the user by simultaneously verifying at least factors of authentication—that of biometric criteria related to a user's pattern of eye movements and a password or other information known to the user. 1. At least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising a plurality of instructions configured to cause a computing device , in response to execution of the instructions , to:receive, with a routine operating on the computing device, an input;determine, with the routine, whether the input comprises a pattern of eye movements that is consistent with an expected pattern of eye movements of a user when the user attempts to visually locate a piece of information embedded in a display, demonstrating that the piece of information is previously known to the user; andgenerate, with the routine, a response to the input, based at least in part on a result of the determining.2. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein generate comprises generate a response that indicates that the user has demonstrated that the piece of information is previously known to the user;3. The storage medium of claim 2 , wherein the computing device is further caused to: authenticate claim 2 , with the routine claim 2 , the user claim 2 , and wherein generate comprises ...

LOCATION BASED REWARD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Embodiments of the invention broadly contemplate a location based rewards distribution system. Various embodiments of the invention provide rewards, for example video game unlock codes, based on a user physically visiting a specific physical location. 1. A system configured to provide location-based rewards for users of a virtual world , the system comprising: store user accounts for the users of the virtual world in a virtual world server, the users utilizing physical objects to obtain rewards in the virtual world, individual physical objects having individual unique identifications, the virtual world being accessible to individual users via individual user devices, the individual user accounts including identifications of individual physical objects associated with the individual user accounts, individual user devices associated with the individual user accounts, and one or more rewards credited to the individual user accounts; and', 'responsive to obtaining indications of the individual physical objects being physically present at one or more physical locations, transmit individual rewards to the individual user devices for storage on the individual user devices and credit the individual user accounts with the individual rewards, the individual rewards being accessible to the individual users from the individual user devices storing the individual rewards and the individual user accounts to which the individual rewards are credited., 'one or more physical processors configured by machine-readable instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more physical processors are further configured by machine-readable instructions such that:a requirement to transmit individual rewards to the individual user devices for storage on the individual user devices and to credit the individual user accounts stored in the virtual world server with the individual rewards includes making a positive determination that the individual physical objects are associated with ...

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 1. A computerized method of distributing a digital image processing function , said computerized method comprising:using by at least one server having at least one hardware processor one or more digital image processing functions, each of said digital image processing functions associated with at least one distribution rule defining a geographic location;receiving, over said network, a location indication from each of a plurality of mobile devices, each said location indication is determined according to a location determining module executed by one of said plurality of mobile devices; andautomatically forwarding, over said network at least one of said digital image processing functions to at least one of said plurality of mobile devices, based on a match between the geographical location defined by the distribution rule associated with said at least one digital image processing function and the location indication of said at least one mobile device;wherein said at least one image processing function is set to be used by an application executed on said at least one mobile device to process a digital image designated at said at least one mobile device to create an output digital image.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the location indication is received from a Global Positioning System (GPS) module run on the respective mobile device.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said digital image processing function comprises an overlay function.4. A method according to claim 1 , ...

PROVIDING ROUTE INFORMATION TO DEVICES DURING A SHARED TRANSPORT SERVICE

A system and method of providing information about a transport service to user devices are described. The system arranges a transport service for a first user and a second user. The system determines first data corresponding to a first route from a location of a driver device of the driver to a first pickup location of the first user and second data corresponding to a second route from the first pickup location to a second pickup location of the second user. A combined route is determined based on the first data and the second data. The system transmits data associated with the first data without transmitting the data corresponding to the combined route to a first user device of the first user, and transmits data corresponding to the combined route to a second user device of the second user.

Dynamic sole for shoe

A disclosed shoe component includes: (a) a toe section, a heel section, a midfoot section therebetween, an exterior side and an opposed interior side, both extending from the heel section through the midfoot section and to the toe section; (b) a closed cell foam heel cup in the heel section; (c) a heel pad in the heel section at least partially surrounded by the heel cup; (d) a plurality of open cell foam members of varying firmness positioned in a movement pattern corresponding to a user's pressure movement Pattern and extending through the midfoot section and into the toe section; and (e) an optional toe closed cell foam member as a filler in the toe section. The open cell foam members can be positioned on either side of the center path corresponding to a movement configuration of a user to provide varying support on either side of the center path.

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 1. A computerized method of distributing a digital media content processing function , the computerized method comprising:using by at least one server having at least one hardware processor one or more digital media content processing functions, each of the digital media content processing functions associated with at least one distribution rule defining a sensor data condition;receiving, over a network, sensor data from each of a plurality of mobile devices, the sensor data is determined according to outputs of at least one sensor of one of the plurality of mobile devices; andforwarding, over the network, independent of the actual creation of digital media content by the end user, at least one of the digital media content processing functions to at least one of the plurality of mobile devices, based on a match between the sensor data condition defined by the distribution rule associated with the at least one digital media content processing function and the sensor data of the at least one mobile device;wherein the using, receiving, and forwarding are performed automatically without intervention from an end user.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one digital media content processing function is set to be used by an application executed on the at least one mobile device to process a digital media content designated at the at least one mobile device to create an output digital media content.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the digital media content is at least one ...

DYNAMIC PROMOTIONAL LAYOUT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION RULES

Systems, methods and computer readable products are provided for enabling dynamic loading of one or more digital image branding functions associated with one or more distribution rules. A distribution rule is used to target a group of end users that are selected from a dataset mapping a plurality of end-users according to one or more distribution rules. Instructions are forwarded to present an indication the digital image branding function to each member of the end users group. 1. A campaign management and branding system for retrieval , distribution , monitoring and subsequent generation of end-user analytics and/or campaign analytics of one or more digital media content processing functions , the system comprising:at least one server having:a network interface configured for receiving, over the network, data from each of a plurality of mobile devices, wherein the data is determined according to at least one of an output of a sensor of a mobile device and input into the mobile device from an end user;a database configured for storing one or more digital media content processing functions, each of the digital media content processing functions associated with at least one distribution rule defining a data condition; andat least one hardware processor adapted to execute a code for instructing forwarding of at least one of the digital media content processing functions to at least one of the plurality of mobile devices over the network; andan administrative console which allows for the creation, configuration and real-time management of campaigns associated with at least one distribution rule.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the data is sensor data determined according to an output of a sensor of a mobile device claim 1 , wherein the at least one hardware processor is adapted to execute a code for instructing automatic forwarding of at least one of the digital media content processing functions to at least one of the plurality of mobile devices over the ...