Abstract: A method of designing a fire detection system comprising: determining a probability of a fire in a room; determining a number of fire detection devices for a fire detection system within the room in response to the probability of the fire in the room; determining a number of fire suppression devices for the fire detection system within the room in response to the probability of a fire in the room; and determining a location of each of the fire detection devices within the room and a location of the fire suppression devices within the room.

Abstract: A method of determining placement of nozzles within a fire suppression system comprising: determining a geometry of a room in response to a floor plan; determining a type of fire suppression agent required in response to at least one of articles in the room and hazards in the room; determining an amount of fire suppression agent required in response to at least one of the articles in the room, hazards in the room, the geometry of the room, average temperature in the room, and average pressure within the room; and determining a number of nozzles, a type of each of the nozzles, a location of each of the nozzles within the room in response to at least the amount of fire suppression agent required.

Abstract: A method of designing a fire suppression system including: determining nozzle placement for nozzles of a fire suppression system within a location; determining piping placement for pipes of the fire suppression system within the location; determining whether the nozzle placement or piping placement violate a constraint; and generating a map displaying the nozzle placement and the piping placement on a computing device.

Abstract: A method for planning a building system includes incorporating user requirements into a floor plan accessed through a mobile device. An installation map is generated of locations for components corresponding to the user requirements. The placement of components is displayed on the floor plan based on specifications of the components and the user requirements.

Abstract: An air conditioning system includes a service system, a central treatment unit, and a plurality of zoned segments each adapted to condition air in respective zones. The service system includes a controller, specification data, a results module, and an optimization module. The specification data is stored and applied by the controller and includes information pertaining to at least one component of the air conditioning system for each zoned segment. The results module is stored and executed by the controller, and is configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of an operating condition, which is outputted by a sensor of each zoned segment, to determine a need for service. The optimization module is stored and executed by the controller, and is configured to apply the specification data, the need for service from the results module, and allocate a discipline of a plurality of disciplines relative to the service.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving a ranked listing of a plurality of candidates; within a first one of a plurality of collaboration rounds: (i) aggregating the ranked listings into an overall listing, (ii) presenting the overall listing to a first one of the job candidate matching agents, and (iii) receiving at least one modification to the overall listing from the agents; (iv) presenting a version of the overall listing to each of the remaining agents; and (v) receiving any modifications from the agents until all of the agents have had a turn; conducting others of the plurality of collaboration rounds: (i) presenting a version of the overall listing and (ii) receiving any modifications from the agents; (iii) presenting a version of the overall listing to each of the remaining agents, and (iv) receiving any modifications from the agents; and providing the final version to a user.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for generating virtual reality (VR)-based interactive audience simulations are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes determining one or more situational and location characteristics for a given performance by a user, generating a VR-based simulated audience for the given performance based at least in part on the determined situational and location characteristics, presenting the VR-based simulated audience to a user during the given performance utilizing a VR headset, utilizing one or more sensors to measure one or more aspects of the given performance before the VR-based simulated audience, and generating real-time feedback adjusting the VR-based simulated audience presented to the user utilizing the VR headset based at least in part on the measured aspects of the given performance.

Abstract: A method of registering distributed devices includes discovering a plurality of devices at a central panel or server, localizing the devices, and authorizing the devices with a mobile device communicating with the central panel or server. The method also includes registering the devices with the central panel. The model can include verifying link quality with each of the devices before registering the devices with the central panel by comparing signal quality between each device and a central panel with a pre-defined threshold level.

Abstract: A method for auto-configuration of components in a building includes placing components on a floor plan using a mobile device equipped with a user interface. The coverage region of any given component is estimated and operational settings for each component, including pairing with other components, is automatically assigned based on classification of each component and estimated coverage regions.

Abstract: A method and a system for agitation detection and response for a programming language. The method includes collecting software code and activity data pertaining to one or more activities performed by a developer that is using a segment of a programming language. The method also includes evaluating the activity data to generate an agitation level of the developer when using the segment of the programming language. The method can also include generating a developer context by evaluating the software code. The developer context can include insights into the operation of features in the programming language by the developer. The activity and developer context can be provided to a software development provider for independent analysis.

Abstract: A building management system is provided. The building management system includes one or more variable air volume units and a controller. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores processor executable instruction. The processor executable instruction when executed by the processor cause the building management system to perform functional tests on the one or more variable air volume units of the building management system to generate building data; analyze the building data to produce health information per functional test; and visualize a condition of the building system based on the health information.

Abstract: A computer system for graphically indicating quality of Radio Frequency (RF) connection for a floor plan of a building is provided, A computer processor is configured to identify wall types and determine a wall property for a plurality of walls included in the floor plan, predict an RF signal strength from an RF transmitter positioned at a certain location on the floor plan, determine a prediction confidence level based on signal measurements, determine an RF connectivity level for respective RF receivers to be located in different areas of the floor plan based on analysis of the associated predicted RF signal strength, mounting inclination and orientation of the receiver devices, determined wall properties associated with walls located in expected paths of predicted RF signals, and an associated link margin, and provide a GUI on a computer display indicating a visualization of RF connectivity levels on areas of the floor plan.

Abstract: An active sensor calibration system includes a plurality of sensors configured to measure at least one physical quantity. Each sensor is configured to output a signal indicating at least one measured physical quantity. An electronic scenario library module is configured to store a plurality of scenarios. Each scenario is configured to excite two or more selected sensors among the plurality of sensors to generate redundancy among the selected sensors based on physical quantity models. An electronic calibration module is in signal communication with the plurality of sensors and the scenario library. The calibration module is configured to select at least one scenario from the scenario library module, determine at least one possible un-calibrated sensor among the plurality of sensors, and to identify a positive un-calibrated sensor in response to executing the at least one selected scenario.

Abstract: A forced air handling system includes an automated monitoring system. A method of operating the automated monitoring system includes initiating a calibration mode of operation via a controller. A plurality of dampers may then close via the controller. Once closed, a duct in communication with the plurality of dampers may be pressurized. A first air flow measuring exiting each one of the plurality of dampers may be obtained by a flow sensor. The duct is then depressurized and a second airflow measurement is taken, via the controller, exiting each one of the plurality of dampers. The controller calculates a statistical difference between the first and second airflow measurements.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for generating virtual reality (VR)-based interactive audience simulations are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes determining one or more situational and location characteristics for a given performance by a user, generating a VR-based simulated audience for the given performance based at least in part on the determined situational and location characteristics, presenting the VR-based simulated audience to a user during the given performance utilizing a VR headset, utilizing one or more sensors to measure one or more aspects of the given performance before the VR-based simulated audience, and generating real-time feedback adjusting the VR-based simulated audience presented to the user utilizing the VR headset based at least in part on the measured aspects of the given performance.

Abstract: A method for identifying, installing and commissioning building systems includes generating a floor plan of a building including selected components positioned on the floor plan. Association of the selected components is requested with a controller and the selected components are tested for functionality. The step of generating can include specifying mounting locations and configuration parameters of the selected components.

Abstract: A method for capturing building information includes capturing dimensions of a 360 degree image at a first location within a room of a building using a mobile device equipped with at least direction sensor and at least one motion sensor. The step of capturing dimensions is repeated within at least one additional room. The mobile device receives user input to connect the rooms to create a floor plan of the building and align the floor plans over each other to create a multi-level building map.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed which includes receiving an initial decision from each of a plurality of agents based on the same criteria, wherein at least a subset of the agents are computing nodes, and wherein the criteria pertain to a resource allocation request; assigning an equal weight to resources specific to each of the agents; generating, for each of the initial decisions, a revised decision based on (i) comparing the initial decisions to each other, (ii) modeling aggregate group behavior represented by the initial decisions of the plurality of agents, and (iii) modeling a behavior of each of the agents in view of the initial decisions; updating the weights assigned to the resources specific to each of the agents based at least in part on the revised decisions; and dynamically allocating resources in response to the resource allocation request based at least in part on the updated weights.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that generates a Graphical User Interface indicating one or more intruder threat levels for a building. The computer system includes a processor, which upon execution of stored instructions is configured to access a building floor plan having one or more entry and exit points and to access an intruder threat level associated with each of the one or more entry and exit points; to perform threat modeling to determine intruder threat levels at a plurality of locations within the building, contingent upon the building floor plan and the intruder threat level associated with the one or more building entry and exit points; and to provide a GUI on a display indicating, relative to the building floor plan, the determined intruder threat level within the building, at the plurality of points within the building and at the one or more entry and exit points.

Abstract: A method of evaluating energy harvesting potential includes receiving point-in-time illuminance data into a mobile device for incorporation into a building information model of a building. A site-specific light simulation model for the building is calibrated using the building information model incorporating the point-in-time illuminance data. The method also includes determining energy availability for energy harvesting in the building based on the calibrated site-specific light simulation model.