Abstract: A fluid current producing apparatus assembly for use in a body of water includes at least one receptacle 2, current producing apparatus 3 and inflation and deflation apparatus 22c. Each receptacle 2 includes a body forming at least one enclosed inside space which further contains at least one independently inflatable and deflatable compartment 19 therein for receipt of a fluid to at least inflate at least a portion of the receptacle. Each receptacle includes a body having an inner surface 17b, outer surface 17a and at least one internal chamber 19 which is inflated by the inflation and deflation apparatus 22c which modifies the outward shape of receptacle 2.

Abstract: A fluid current producing apparatus assembly for use in a body of water includes at least one receptacle, current producing apparatus and inflation and deflation apparatus. Each receptacle includes a body forming at least one enclosed inside space which further contains at least one independently inflatable and deflatable compartment therein for receipt of a fluid to inflate at least a portion of the receptacle. Each receptacle includes a body having an inner surface, outer surface and at least one internal chamber which is inflated by the inflation and deflation apparatus which modifies the outward shape of receptacle. When the fluid is forced by apparatus over the outside surface of each receptacle or chamber from a front of the apparatus or away from the apparatus, and fluid is drawn in predominantly from the sides of the receptacles back to the apparatus in a circuit of flow. A method is also included.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, system and methods are provided, comprising a collaboration analytic module; a display; a memory storing processor-executable process steps; and a collaboration analytic processor coupled to the memory, and in communication with the collaboration analytic module and operative to execute the processor-executable process steps to cause the system to: initiate a collaboration session; receive input at the collaboration session, wherein the collaboration session is integrated with a source of the received input; generate a visualization based on the received input; receive selection from a user of at least one collaborator to participate in the collaboration session; present the visualization on the display, wherein the visualization is viewable by the user and at least one collaborator; receive a manipulation of the visualization; record the manipulation of the visualization; and associate the recorded manipulation with a manipulation source. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments are associated with a big data non-relational database storing a substantial number of electronic files, including a set of values for a first parameter. A server may receive information from the big data non-relational database, and an initial transformation may be applied to the set of values for the first parameter resulting in a set of bucket containers, each bucket container storing information consolidating a plurality of values for the first parameter. A visualization transformation may then be applied to the bucket containers to create a set of pixel information to be transmitted to and rendered by a client platform.

Abstract: One or more computers are used as a contextual intelligent assistant for obtaining operating condition information about a power plant, capturing at least two forms of context information about a human operator of the power plant, using the operating condition information and the context information to determine at least two of a type, a modality, a location, and a timing of at least one notification to provide for use in controlling the power plant, and providing the at least one notification to the operator and optionally to other personnel in the power plant for use in operating or maintaining the power plant.

Abstract: An aspect provides a low slope electrode device, including: a low slope measuring electrode for placement in an external sample solution, said low slope measuring electrode comprising: an electrode disposed within a glass container including an internal buffer solution and at least partially enclosing the electrode of the low slope measuring electrode, the glass container having two pH sensitive regions; an external buffer container including an external buffer solution and at least partially enclosing one of the two pH sensitive regions; and a separating element that separates the two pH sensitive regions; wherein: a first pH sensitive region of the glass container permits charge flow between the internal buffer solution and the external sample solution; a second pH sensitive region of the glass container permits charge flow between the internal buffer solution and the external buffer solution; the separating element, the first pH sensitive region, and the second pH sensitive region establish a charge flow c

Abstract: An aspect includes a low slope electrode device, including: at least one electrode; at least one container at least partially enclosing the at least one electrode and having at least one ion sensitive region; an external buffer container having at least one separating element that separates said at least one ion sensitive region into: a first ion sensitive area separating an internal buffer solution bathing the at least one electrode and an external sample solution; and a second ion sensitive area separating the internal buffer solution bathing the at least one electrode and an external buffer solution; wherein the at least one separating element, the first ion sensitive area, and the second ion sensitive area establish a charge flow circuit. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A scanned image of a document includes a pair of fiducial marks, and a code mark between and at least substantially collinear with the pair of fiducial marks. A location of a feature within the scanned image of the document, other than the pair of fiducial marks and the code mark, is determined based on the pair of fiducial marks and the code mark within the scanned image.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to processing a scanned form by causing an action to occur. The scanned form includes a unique identifier that indicates that the action is to occur when the form is scanned. The unique identifier is detected in the scanned form data. The scanned form data may be transmitted to a server to use the unique identifier to identify the action to execute for processing the scanned data.

Abstract: A low-slope pH electrode (100) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The low-slope pH electrode (100) includes an electrode body (102), a pH-sensitive glass (122) fused into the electrode body (102), with the pH-sensitive glass (122) including a predetermined area, and a mask (124) formed over a predetermined portion of the predetermined area of the pH-sensitive glass (122) in order to form a low-slope pH characteristic. At least a portion of an ion exchange performed by the pH-sensitive glass (122) is blocked by the mask (124).

Abstract: Disclosed is a computerized method for dispatching energy from distributed resources in a discharge event so that the energy stored in individual devices is levelized, or so that an operator request is met. Evaluation of event parameters may be deferred. The method may be utilized to dispatch energy from plug-in electric vehicles. Systems and methods to account for electricity dispatched to or from electric vehicles are disclosed. Systems and methods for incentivizing consumers to participate in a dispatch event or curtail energy use are disclosed.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to processing a scanned form by causing an action to occur. The scanned form includes a unique identifier that indicates that the action is to occur when the form is scanned. The unique identifier is detected in the scanned form data. The scanned form data may be transmitted to a server to use the unique identifier to identify the action to execute for processing the scanned data.

Abstract: An aspect includes a low slope electrode device, including: at least one electrode; at least one container at least partially enclosing the at least one electrode and having at least one ion sensitive region; an external buffer container having at least one separating element that separates said at least one ion sensitive region into: a first ion sensitive area separating an internal buffer solution bathing the at least one electrode and an external sample solution; and a second ion sensitive area separating the internal buffer solution bathing the at least one electrode and an external buffer solution; wherein the at least one separating element, the first ion sensitive area, and the second ion sensitive area establish a charge flow circuit. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A wireless base unit communicates with one or more wireless load manager units to receive power measurements for one or more loads connected to the wireless load manager. In response to dynamic variables, such as the changing price of electricity, the wireless base unit transmits commands to the wireless load manager to shut off or reduce power consumed by the one or more loads. In one variation, a wireless adapter also receives commands from the wireless base unit and converts the commands into a vendor-specific format used to control other devices such as a photovoltaic (PV) inverter.

Abstract: A wireless base unit communicates with one or more wireless load manager units to receive power measurements for one or more loads connected to the wireless load manager. In response to dynamic variables, such as the changing price of electricity, the wireless base unit transmits commands to the wireless load manager to shut off or reduce power consumed by the one or more loads. In one variation, a wireless adapter also receives commands from the wireless base unit and converts the commands into a vendor-specific format used to control other devices such as a photovoltaic (PV) inverter.

Abstract: A scanned image of a document includes a pair of fiducial marks, and a code mark between and at least substantially collinear with the pair of fiducial marks. A location of a feature within the scanned image of the document, other than the pair of fiducial marks and the code mark, is determined based on the pair of fiducial mark and the code mark within the scanned image.

Abstract: A low-slope pH electrode (100) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The low-slope pH electrode (100) includes an electrode body (102), a pH-sensitive glass (122) fused into the electrode body (102), with the pH-sensitive glass (122) including a predetermined area, and a mask (124) formed over a predetermined portion of the predetermined area of the pH-sensitive glass (122) in order to form a low-slope pH characteristic. At least a portion of an ion exchange performed by the pH-sensitive glass (122) is blocked by the mask (124).

Abstract: A wireless base unit communicates with one or more wireless load manager units to receive power measurements for one or more loads connected to the wireless load manager. In response to dynamic variables, such as the changing price of electricity, the wireless base unit transmits commands to the wireless load manager to shut off or reduce power consumed by the one or more loads. In one variation, a wireless adapter also receives commands from the wireless base unit and converts the commands into a vendor-specific format used to control other devices such as a photovoltaic (PV) inverter.

Abstract: A system and method for transferring mail between containers in an orderly and secure manner. The system and method utilize ejection rods to lift mail from an input tray into a transfer box assembly that deposits the mail into an output tray in an orderly, stable and secure manner, ensuring that mail is not shuffled or lost during the transfer process.