Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the efficiency of an organization by analyzing data feeds from various applications are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor a method for measuring efficiency may include: (1) receiving, from an enterprise software program, raw data related to an entity's performance; (2) calculating a plurality of efficiency metrics based on the raw data; (3) identifying a recommended action based on one of the efficiency metrics; and (4) automatically implementing the recommended action.

Abstract: A main discharge channel can carry a main portion of the grain output from a grain dryer during operation of the grain dryer. A sensor channel positioned adjacent the main discharge channel can carry a sensed portion of the grain output from the grain dryer during operation of the grain dryer. A grain moisture sensor can include a pair of capacitive plates positioned on opposite sides of the sensor channel with opposing major surfaces of the pair of capacitive plates facing each other. A moisture sensing electric field can be generated between a main sub-plate of a plurality of sub-plates of each of a pair of capacitive plates positioned on opposite sides of a sensor channel with opposing major surfaces of the pair of capacitive plates facing each other. At least one additional electric field can be generated between the plurality of sub-plates of the pair of capacitive plates.

Abstract: An intravascular implant can include a pair of inner rings comprising a distal inner ring and a proximal inner ring. A plurality of inner bridges can extend between opposing adjacent apices of the distal and proximal inner rings. Each of the plurality of inner bridges can form an eyelet. The implant can include a pair of outer rings comprising a distal outer ring and a proximal outer ring. The distal and proximal outer rings that can each be formed by a plurality of struts connected by apices formed in a zig-zag pattern. A plurality of outer bridge members can include a plurality of outer bridge members that extend between opposing adjacent apices of the distal outer ring and distal inner ring and outer bridge members that extend between opposing adjacent apices of the proximal outer ring and proximal inner ring.

Abstract: A pellet stove includes a hopper for storing pellets, a basket for receiving the pellets by gravity, a duct for conveying combustion air to the basket, and a conduit for conducting heated air away from the basket. The position of the basket is adjustable, such as by raising and lowering it, or by rotating it, so as to control the number of pellets in the area of most intense combustion. One or more optional burn plates, positioned below the basket, provide platforms on which pellets falling through the basket can burn down to a smaller size. The pellet stove requires no external source of power. The stove so constructed enables quiet, efficient and clean burning of the pellets.

Abstract: Flush mount sensor packages and packaging methods for micromachined transducers, which can be used for fluid flow measurements, are provided. A sensor package can include a substrate, a sensor mounted on a front side of the substrate, a wire bond coupled to the sensor and passing through the substrate, and a shim cap positioned around the sensor. The wire bond does not protrude above the topside of the sensor, and the shim cap and the sensor can be substantially flush.

Abstract: A pellet stove includes a hopper for storing pellets, a basket for receiving the pellets by gravity, a duct for conveying combustion air to the basket, and a conduit for conducting heated air away from the basket. The position of the basket is adjustable, such as by raising and lowering it, or by rotating it, so as to control the number of pellets in the area of most intense combustion. One or more optional burn plates, positioned below the basket, provide platforms on which pellets falling through the basket can burn down to a smaller size. The pellet stove requires no external source of power. The stove so constructed enables quiet, efficient and clean burning of the pellets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or stereoisomers thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful in therapy.

Abstract: A pellet stove includes a hopper for storing pellets, a basket for receiving the pellets by gravity, a duct for conveying combustion air to the basket, and a conduit for conducting heated air away from the basket. The position of the basket is adjustable, such as by raising and lowering it, or by rotating it, so as to control the number of pellets in the area of most intense combustion. One or more burn plates, positioned below the basket, provide platforms on which pellets falling through the basket can burn down to a smaller size. The pellet stove requires no external source of power. The stove so constructed enables quiet, efficient and clean burning of the pellets.

Abstract: Flush mount sensor packages and packaging methods for micromachined transducers, which can be used for fluid flow measurements, are provided. A sensor package can include a substrate, a sensor mounted on a front side of the substrate, a wire bond coupled to the sensor and passing through the substrate, and a shim cap positioned around the sensor. The wire bond does not protrude above the topside of the sensor, and the shim cap and the sensor can be substantially flush.

Abstract: A vehicle component actuator comprising a housing, an actuator motor in the housing, and a rotatable output gear shaft assembly in the housing including a rotatable output shaft and gear. The output gear includes one or more discontinuities defined therein and each presenting a magnetic flux signature. A position sensor, including for example a Hall Effect position sensor with an integrated magnet, senses the magnetic flux signature of the one or more discontinuities on the output gear for sensing and determining the position of the output gear shaft assembly. The discontinuities can be of the same or different sizes/configuration and equally or unequally spaced from each other. The discontinuities can be slots or projections or any other feature presenting a unique magnetic flux signature that can be sensed by the position sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or stereoisomers thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful in therapy.

Abstract: A low-power wireless ionizing radiation measurement system is present that is intended to be used in a wearable dosimeter for occupational radiation monitoring. The detector element is a custom MOS capacitor that traps holes in proportion to the amount of ionizing radiation incident upon the detector, thus permanently causing a lateral shift in the CV-curve (toward more negative threshold voltage). The circuit measures the capacitance value of several redundant sensors at a given voltage in the depletion region, records this value over time and occasionally transmits the stored values to a base station. From the change in capacitance, the dose that has been delivered can be determined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for differentially altering the radiation response across multiple MOSCAP sensors by placing different thin gate materials with different atomic numbers on a series of MOS-based radiation sensors. The secondary electrons created in high-atomic weight materials (such as gold) at lower incident photon energy levels enable a tissue equivalent radiation response and radiations source identification/differentiation. This is a desirable alternative to using filters with different coefficients across a series of MOSCAP radiation sensor which will attenuate the signal and degrade the device form factor. The method and apparatus disclosed achieves the same functionality but with inherent gain instead of attenuation, thus increasing sensitivity. This will improve the minimum resolvable dose for x-rays and low-energy gammas (high-energy gammas will remain the same), and produces a response that can distinguish the energy level of incident radiation photon.

Abstract: A pellet stove includes a hopper for storing pellets, a basket for receiving the pellets by gravity, a duct for conveying combustion air to the basket, and a conduit for conducting heated air away from the basket. The position of the basket is adjustable, such as by raising and lowering it, or by rotating it, so as to control the number of pellets in the area of most intense combustion. One or more burn plates, positioned below the basket, provide platforms on which pellets falling through the basket can burn down to a smaller size. The pellet stove requires no external source of power. The stove so constructed enables quiet, efficient and clean burning of the pellets.

Abstract: A pellet stove includes a hopper for storing pellets, a basket for receiving the pellets by gravity, a duct for conveying combustion air to the basket, and a conduit for conducting heated air away from the basket. The position of the basket is adjustable, such as by raising and lowering it, or by rotating it, so as to control the number of pellets in the area of most intense combustion. One or more burn plates, positioned below the basket, provide platforms on which pellets falling through the basket can burn down to a smaller size. The pellet stove requires no external source of power. The stove so constructed enables quiet, efficient and clean burning of the pellets.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for automatically identifying emotional states of a person in real-time based on physiological responses by exposing a person to a stimulus, measuring the person's physiological response to the stimulus, and comparing the measured physiological response to a known baseline physiological. The deviation of the measured physiological response from the baseline physiological response is determinative of the emotional state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multimodal communications means for transmitting signals representing physiological, performance, and contextual information associated with a subject. In an exemplary embodiment, the multimodal communications means includes multiple radio subsystems (or modes) that enable connection to an external monitoring device to be acquired in a wide range of settings where a single radio mode would be ineffective. Additionally, combining the multimodal communications means of the invention with real-time data-processing allows the communications functionality to be engaged only when data determined to be relevant to the user is identified.

Abstract: A low-power wireless ionizing radiation measurement system is provided that is intended to be used in a wearable dosimeter for occupational radiation monitoring.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for monitoring characteristics of a subject. A system according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a sensor subsystem including at least one respiratory sensor disposed proximate to the subject and configured to detect a respiratory characteristic of the subject, wherein the sensor subsystem is configured to generate and transmit at least one respiratory signal representing the respiratory characteristic, and at least one physiological sensor disposed proximate to the subject and configured to detect a physiological characteristic of the subject, wherein the sensor subsystem is configured to generate and transmit at least one physiological signal representing the physiological characteristic, and a processor subsystem in communication with the sensor subsystem, the processor subsystem being configured to receive at least one of the at least one respiratory signal and the at least one physiological signal.

Abstract: A physiological monitoring system for noninvasively monitoring physiological parameters of a subject, comprising a fitness monitoring system for monitoring physiological parameters of a subject engaged in a physical activity, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, includes (i) a monitoring garment adapted to cover at least a portion of a subject's torso, (ii) a magnetometer subsystem including a first magnetometer and a second magnetometer, wherein the first and second magnetometers are responsive to changes in distance therebetween, wherein the magnetometer subsystem is configured to generate and transmit a signal representative of a change in the distance between the first and second magnetometers, wherein the first and second magnetometers are incorporated into the monitoring garment, and wherein the first and second magnetometers are proximate to the subject's chest region when the monitoring garment is worn by the subject.