Abstract: A system and method for optimizing maintenance of a remote plasma source comprises recording data from a remote plasma source. The data comprises measurements of one or more operating characteristics of the remote plasma source over a period of time and a plurality of indications of system fault event. The method may include receiving the data; analyzing the data; and determining, based on correlations between the measurements of the one or more operating characteristics and the plurality of system fault events, a threshold of an operating point. The operating point may comprise the measurements of the one or more operating characteristics at a particular time. The threshold signifies a pending system fault event is probable to a defined degree of confidence within a specified window of time. The system provides a notification to perform preventative maintenance on the remote plasma source.

Abstract: A system, method and software for generating and receiving information about the AC, DC, RF, voltage, and other characteristics and information provided by components in a system. The information can provide insight into the operational characteristics and functionality of the components, as well as the process and system the components are being used within. This information may be used for preventative maintenance of the components, and to detect changes, issues, failures, events, problems, etc. in the process and system.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing maintenance of a remote plasma source comprises recording data from a remote plasma source. The data comprises measurements of one or more operating characteristics of the remote plasma source over a period of time and a plurality of indications of system fault event. The method may include receiving the data; analyzing the data; and determining, based on correlations between the measurements of the one or more operating characteristics and the plurality of system fault events, a threshold of an operating point. The operating point may comprise the measurements of the one or more operating characteristics at a particular time. The threshold signifies a pending system fault event is probable to a defined degree of confidence within a specified window of time. The system provides a notification to perform preventative maintenance on the remote plasma source.

Abstract: A mobile device receives an indication of a user request to initiate a payment. The mobile device provides a user interface requesting transaction information corresponding to the payment. The mobile device receives transaction data entered by the user via the user interface. In response to a determination made by the mobile device that a connection to a payment provider cannot be established. A payment request is stored at the mobile device. The payment request corresponds to the transaction data. In response to a subsequent determination made by the mobile device that a connection to the payment provider can be established. The payment request is sent to the payment provider. The payment request is configured to initiate the payment.

Abstract: A payer submits a payment request when there has been no connection established with an online payment provider. The payment request is stored on the payer's device, such as a phone, and is transmitted to the payment provider when a connection is established. The payer can submit a plurality of offline payment requests, all of which can be transmitted and processed when received by the payment provider.

Abstract: A seal used in a vehicle steering assembly. The seal comprising a first member carried by a steering component, and a second member carried by a vehicle panel. When installing the steering component in the steering assembly, the first member mates with the second member to form at least one seal. A method is also provided for installing the seal in the vehicle steering assembly.

Abstract: A seal used in a vehicle steering assembly. The seal comprising a first member carried by a steering component, and a second member carried by a vehicle panel. When installing the steering component in the steering assembly, the first member mates with the second member to form at least one seal. A method is also provided for installing the seal in the vehicle steering assembly.

Abstract: A solder paste inspection machine carries out the steps of automatically generating inspection data for solder paste deposits, automatically determining a squeegee direction of travel for said paste deposits. It associates the squeegee direction with the inspection data, and feeds the inspection data back to a solder paste printer with an indication of squeegee direction. The direction is determined from three-dimensional range maps, the direction of squeegee travel being in the direction of upward slope.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly suitable for use in a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system of a vehicle comprising a housing, a heat exchanger core disposed in the housing and spaced from the housing to provide a peripheral spacing between the core and the housing and a seal disposed in the peripheral spacing including a first section engaging a portion of the core and having a first hardness and a second section integrally molded with the first section engaging a portion of the housing and having a second hardness less than the first hardness.