Abstract: The present invention relates to a contactor device for high voltage applications, an energy storage system comprising the contactor device and a corresponding method for controlling the contactor device. A contactor device (100) comprises at least one fixed contact (106), at least one moveable contact (108), which is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position, the at least one moveable contact (108) electrically contacts the at least one fixed contact (106), and at least one first actuator (110, 120), which is configured to reversibly move the at least one moveable contact between the open position and the closed position. The contactor device (100) further comprises at least one second actuator (202) which is configured to move the at least one fixed contact (106) into a fired position, wherein in the fired position, the at least one fixed contact (106) is permanently disconnected from the at least one moveable contact (108).

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to provide customized product information for display. In one embodiment, the system includes a sensor positioned proximate a production line, where the production line is operable to transport an optical product and a product label along the production line, and where the sensor is operable to obtain identification information of the optical product from the product label. The system also includes a storage medium containing product information of the optical product and business rules for providing the product information of the optical product for display. The system further includes a processor operable to determine the identification of the optical product, obtain business rules based on the identification of the optical product, dynamically customize the product information of the optical product based on the business rules, and provide the customized product information for display on an electronic display positioned along the production line.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of battery, and discloses a battery module and a vehicle with the same, the battery module comprising a plurality of battery cells (1), a first flexible printed circuit assembly (FPCA) (2) and a thermistor FPCA (4), the first FPCA (2) including a flexible substrate, and voltage sense lines connected with voltage sense tabs (21) and temperature sense lines connected with temperature sense tabs (22) formed on the flexible substrate; wherein the voltage sense tabs (21) are electrically connected to a positive terminal (11) or a negative terminal (12) of the battery cells (1) to measure the voltage of the battery cells (1); the thermistor FPCA (4) includes a temperature sensor (41) and connection tabs (42), the temperature sensor (41) is arranged to abut the battery cells (1), the connection tabs (42) are connected to the temperature sense tabs (22) so as to transmit the temperature signals detected by the temperature sensor (41) to the temperature sense lines.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic disconnect comprises: a housing with at least a combustion chamber therein; a pyrotechnic charge in the combustion chamber; a busbar covering an opening of the combustion chamber, the busbar configured to be severed by activation of the pyrotechnic charge; and arc splitter plates arranged in the housing on an opposite side of the busbar from the combustion chamber.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods to provide customized product information for display. In one embodiment, the system includes a sensor positioned proximate a production line, where the production line is operable to transport an optical product and a product label along the production line, and where the sensor is operable to obtain identification information of the optical product from the product label. The system also includes a storage medium containing product information of the optical product and business rules for providing the product information of the optical product for display. The system further includes a processor operable to determine the identification of the optical product, obtain business rules based on the identification of the optical product, dynamically customize the product information of the optical product based on the business rules, and provide the customized product information for display on an electronic display positioned along the production line.

Abstract: Systems and methods that enable an end user to create and define an application user interface of an optical lab management system. For example, an optical lab management system includes memory configured to store computer executable instructions and data; a network interface configured to enable the optical lab management system to communicate data with at least one networked device; and a processor for executing the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions can include instructions for providing at least one database editor configured to enable an end user to design an application user interface of the optical lab management system. The at least one database editor includes at least one configuration field for defining a layout of the application user interface and for defining specific data fields to be displayed on the application user interface.

Abstract: A method of managing leakage of liquid inside a battery system comprises: containing leaking liquid in a non-liquid sensitive region of the battery system so as to protect internal electrical components of the battery system from coming in contact with the leaking liquid; and in direct response to the leakage, expunging the leaking liquid from the battery system. A drain device includes: a body with a port therethrough, the body configured to be positioned in a wall of a container; means for opening the port in response to a first liquid contacting the drain device on an inside of the container; and means for resisting ingress into the container by a second liquid that contacts the drain device on an outside of the container.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic disconnect comprises: a housing with at least a combustion chamber therein; a pyrotechnic charge in the combustion chamber; a busbar covering an opening of the combustion chamber, the busbar configured to be severed by activation of the pyrotechnic charge; and arc splitter plates arranged in the housing on an opposite side of the busbar from the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic disconnect comprises: a housing with at least a combustion chamber therein; a pyrotechnic charge in the combustion chamber; a busbar covering an opening of the combustion chamber, the busbar configured to be severed by activation of the pyrotechnic charge; and an exhaust port from the housing, the exhaust port configured to allow gas from the activation of the pyrotechnic charge to help suppress an electric arc formed by the severing of the busbar.

Abstract: An electromagnetic switch includes: a stationary electrical contact; a moveable electrical contact; an actuated member to which the moveable electrical contact is attached for driving the moveable electrical contact into and out of contact with the stationary electrical contact; and a damping interface between the moveable electrical contact and the actuated member.

Abstract: A method of managing leakage of liquid inside a battery system comprises: containing leaking liquid in a non-liquid sensitive region of the battery system so as to protect internal electrical components of the battery system from coming in contact with the leaking liquid; and in direct response to the leakage, expunging the leaking liquid from the battery system. A drain device includes: a body with a port therethrough, the body configured to be positioned in a wall of a container; means for opening the port in response to a first liquid contacting the drain device on an inside of the container; and means for resisting ingress into the container by a second liquid that contacts the drain device on an outside of the container.

Abstract: A method of managing leakage of liquid inside a battery system comprises: containing leaking liquid in a non-liquid sensitive region of the battery system so as to protect internal electrical components of the battery system from coming in contact with the leaking liquid; and in direct response to the leakage, expunging the leaking liquid from the battery system. A drain device includes: a body with a port therethrough, the body configured to be positioned in a wall of a container; means for opening the port in response to a first liquid contacting the drain device on an inside of the container; and means for resisting ingress into the container by a second liquid that contacts the drain device on an outside of the container.

Abstract: An electromagnetic switch includes: a stationary electrical contact; a moveable electrical contact; an actuated member to which the moveable electrical contact is attached for driving the moveable electrical contact into and out of contact with the stationary electrical contact; and a damping interface between the moveable electrical contact and the actuated member.

Abstract: A method of managing leakage of liquid inside a battery system comprises: containing leaking liquid in a non-liquid sensitive region of the battery system so as to protect internal electrical components of the battery system from coming in contact with the leaking liquid; and in direct response to the leakage, expunging the leaking liquid from the battery system. A drain device includes: a body with a port therethrough, the body configured to be positioned in a wall of a container; means for opening the port in response to a first liquid contacting the drain device on an inside of the container; and means for resisting ingress into the container by a second liquid that contacts the drain device on an outside of the container.

Abstract: The invention provides solar panel systems, which may be applied to surfaces such as residential rooftops. The invention also provides methods of installing solar panel systems. A solar panel system may comprise one or more module, which may comprise one or more solar panels and a rack. A solar panel may comprise a polymer, and may not comprise glass or a metal frame. The rack may include three footings and a plurality of adjustable fasteners that may enable the module to reside on an uneven surface. The rack may also include integrated electronic components and a microinverter. A module may yield a desired power output, and may generate performance monitoring data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting an electrical device using a non-volatile memory cell, such as an STRAM or RRAM memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory element is connected in parallel with a sensor element, where the memory element is configured to be repetitively reprogrammable between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The memory element is programmed to the low resistance state when the sensor element is in a non-operational state and reprogrammed to the high resistance state when the sensor element is in an operational state.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting an electrical device using a non-volatile memory cell, such as an STRAM or RRAM memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory element is connected in parallel with a sensor element, where the memory element is configured to be repetitively reprogrammable between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The memory element is programmed to the low resistance state when the sensor element is in a non-operational state and reprogrammed to the high resistance state when the sensor element is in an operational state.

Abstract: A revenue management system for telecommunication systems is disclosed. The revenue management system can have multiple integrated modules. The modules can include a revenue generation module, a revenue capture module, a revenue collection module, a revenue intelligence module, and others. The revenue management system can also be configured to simultaneously manage revenue for prepaid, postpaid, now-paid payment models.

Abstract: A revenue management system for telecommunication systems is disclosed. The revenue management system can have multiple integrated modules. The modules can include a revenue generation module, a revenue capture module, a revenue collection module, a revenue intelligence module, and others. The revenue management system can also be configured to simultaneously manage revenue for prepaid, postpaid, now-paid payment models.