Abstract: Financial transaction data is retrieved from a financial institution. The financial transaction data includes a transaction value. The transaction value is compared to multiple pre-defined transaction identifiers and associated with one of the transaction identifiers. The financial transaction data and the associated transaction identifier are then stored in a storage mechanism.

Abstract: A delegated authority system allows an account holder to delegate authority to one or more individuals, such as financial advisors through a third party service. An individual receives authority to access financial accounts and/or access aggregated financial data. The individual may then retrieve account information from the individual accounts or from the aggregated financial data. In on exemplary system, the account information is accessed via the Internet or another data communication network.

Abstract: A delegated authority system allows an account holder to delegate authority to one or more individuals, such as financial advisors through a third party service. An individual receives authority to access financial accounts and/or access aggregated financial data. The individual may then retrieve account information from the individual accounts or from the aggregated financial data. In on exemplary system, the account information is accessed via the Internet or another data communication network.

Abstract: A brushless exciter for a synchronous generator or motor generally includes a stator and a rotor rotatably disposed within the stator. The rotor has a field winding and a voltage rectifying bridge circuit connected in parallel to the field winding. A plurality of firing circuits are connected the voltage rectifying bridge circuit. The firing circuit is configured to fire a signal at an angle of less than 90° or at an angle greater than 90°. The voltage rectifying bridge circuit rectifies the AC voltage to excite or de-excite the field winding.

Abstract: A brushless exciter for a synchronous generator or motor generally includes a stator and a rotor rotatably disposed within the stator. The rotor has a field winding and a voltage rectifying bridge circuit connected in parallel to the field winding. A plurality of firing circuits are connected the voltage rectifying bridge circuit. The firing circuit is configured to fire a signal at an angle of less than 90° or at an angle greater than 90°. The voltage rectifying bridge circuit rectifies the AC voltage to excite or de-excite the field winding.

Abstract: A request is received to transfer bill payment data from a first account associated with a first entity to a second account associated with a second entity. Bill payment information is retrieved from the first entity. The second account is accessed and the bill payment data is established at the second entity.

Abstract: A method for developing products for a company comprises dividing a product development process into a plurality of project phases; for each of the plurality of project phases, defining deliverables by functional groups within the company; specifying a plurality of project gates between at least two pairs of adjacent phases; defining a plurality of key initiatives of the company; for each of the key initiatives, defining at least one of tasks, tools and resources as a function of the project phases that are designed to facilitate achieving the key initiatives; and for each of the project gates, defining gate decisions to be made before proceeding to a subsequent phase.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system has standby and backup modes and can change to backup mode upon detection of a grid fault. In both modes an alternator rotates at synchronous speed so that backup mode capability is ready. An energy storage unit through a DC-AC inverter remains coupled to the grid in standby mode so that it is charged, ready to supply power when changed to backup mode. In standby mode, first and third clutches are disengaged and engaged, transmitting alternator rotary motion to a flywheel but not therefrom to a heat engine. In backup mode, first and third clutch are engaged and disengaged to permit the alternator, via a second clutch, to overrun the flywheel and allow transmitting of flywheel torque to accelerate the heat engine to starting speed for driving the alternator to supply power to the grid after the engine is at operating speed and coupled to the alternator through a locked second clutch and an engaged third clutch.

Abstract: A request is received from a user to register to use a payment system. Further received is identification of a user bank account to which received payments are to be deposited. An email address is also received along with an amount from the user. A request for payment is generated having the associated amount. The request for payment is then sent to the email address. The email recipient is offered multiple options for making an electronic payment. The email recipient's electronic payment choice is received and the electronic payment is processed on behalf of the user.

Abstract: Financial transaction data is retrieved from a financial institution. The financial transaction data includes a transaction value. The transaction value is compared to multiple pre-defined transaction identifiers and associated with one of the transaction identifiers. The financial transaction data and the associated transaction identifier are then stored in a storage mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a microturbine, the apparatus including: a rectifier adapted for converting at least one generated voltage from the microturbine to a DC link voltage; an inverter adapted for converting the DC link voltage to at least one inverter output voltage, the at least one inverter output voltage being electrically coupled to an external power bus; a starter drive adapted for converting at least one starter input voltage to at least one starter output voltage, the at least one starter input voltage being electrically coupled to the external power bus, the at least one starter output voltage being electrically coupled to the microturbine.

Abstract: A system is provided for establishing a connection between a telephone agent and a computer user. A request is received from the user requesting a return call by an agent. The request is received through a web server and includes an identifier associated with the web page is transmitted to an agent that will contact the user. This allows the agent to view the web page that was being viewed by the user when the request was entered. A telephone connection is then established between the user and the agent. An agent can be selected based on the content of the web page being viewed by the user at the time the request for agent contact is entered. Additionally, for an incoming call, a web page can be generated that contains information about the incoming call. An identifier associated with the generated web page is transmitted to an agent that will answer the call. The agent then accesses the web page using the received identifier.

Abstract: Financial data having multiple financial data elements is retrieved from a data source. A procedure identifies multiple rules associated with the financial data elements. Those multiple rules are applied to the financial data elements such that each of the financial data elements is associated with an identifier. The procedure then identifies additional information regarding a particular financial data element using the identifier associated with the financial data element.

Abstract: A power electronic based DR (distributed resource e.g., a UPS (uninterrupted power supply), Fuel Cell or Microturbine) is controlled to emulate a voltage source behind an impedance and behave as a power system stabilizer. The impedance in the DR is emulated and an estimate of impedance at the power/electronic interface is derived and applied to the control of the DR in a manner wherein the power and voltage swings on systems (loads) that otherwise would have difficulty with dynamic loads, are stabilized. Damping and synchronizing power are provided measuring only voltage, current and frequency at the interface between the DR and the load. The DR may include some energy storage.

Abstract: In energy management system is provided for a power generating device having a working fluid intake in which the energy management system comprises an electrical dissipation device coupled to the power generating device and a dissipation device cooling system configured to direct a portion of a working fluid to the electrical dissipation device so as to provide thermal control to the electrical dissipation device.

Abstract: The field ground fault detector of the present invention detects a ground fault that occurs in the field circuit and in any associated circuits galvanically connected to the field. The field ground fault detector discerns the ground resistance so that it can be monitored to detect gradual degradation of the ground resistance. The detector estimates the resistance of the ground fault and the location of the ground fault. The detector is able to estimate the location of the ground fault during system operation and during periods of non-operation. The invention utilizes a low frequency square wave oscillator to permit measurement of the ground fault resistance when field voltage is not applied, to insure that there are no blind spots when the field is energized, and to provide a method for estimating the ground fault resistance. The field ground detector can differentiate between ground faults that occur on the AC side form those on the DC side of the Thyristor Bridge.

Abstract: A power electronic based DR (distributed resource e.g., a UPS (uninterrupted power supply), Fuel Cell or Microturbine) is controlled to emulate a voltage source behind an impedance and behave as a power system stabilizer. The impedance in the DR is emulated and an estimate of impedance at the power/electronic interface is derived and applied to the control of the DR in a manner wherein the power and voltage swings on systems (loads) that otherwise would have difficulty with dynamic loads, are stabilized. Damping and synchronizing power are provided measuring only voltage, current and frequency at the interface between the DR and the load. The DR may include some energy storage.

Abstract: A motor/generator power conditioner is provided with a rectifier electrically coupled to a motor/generator port, and an inverter electrically coupled to the rectifier and to a load port. In a startup mode, the combined rectifier and inverter provides startup power to the motor/generator port. In an operational mode, the combined rectifier and inverter provides generated power to the load port and generates a neutral output.

Abstract: Computer based energy service provider (ESP) information service has been developed for providing operational and management services for distributed local power generation units. The ESP is a subscription service for customers that purchase power from utilities and generate their own power on site from a local power generation unit. The ESP service enables those customers to decide when to purchase power from the utility or generate their own power, and may provide control of the customer's power generation unit. Using the ESP, a customer may select whether to exclusively purchase power from a utility, exclusively generate its own power or allow the ESP service to determine whether power should be purchased or self-generated. The ESP service stores the customer's selections and remotely controls and operates the local power generation unit and a switch which connects the customer site alternatively to a utility power source or the power generation service.

Abstract: A system is provided for establishing a connection between a telephone agent and a computer user. A request is received from the user requesting a return call by an agent. The request is received through a web server and includes an identifier associated with the web page being viewed by the user. The identifier associated with the web page is transmitted to an agent that will contact the user. This allows the agent to view the web page that was being viewed by the user when the request was entered. A telephone connection is then established between the user and the agent. An agent can be selected based on the content of the web page being viewed by the user at the time the request for agent contact is entered. Additionally, for an incoming call, a web page can be generated that contains information about the incoming call. An identifier associated with the generated web page is transmitted to an agent that will answer the call. The agent then accesses the web page using the received identifier.