Abstract: Techniques for a battery management system with controlled replacement are disclosed. A plurality of battery units is configured. Each battery unit is connected in series to a power bus through a switch in each anode power connection and each cathode power connection of each battery unit. The switch in the anode power connection of each battery unit and the switch in the cathode power connection of each battery unit comprise a battery unit switch pair. Each battery unit switch pair is electronically controlled by a master controller. A power shunt switch is connected across each battery unit switch pair. Each power shunt switch is electronically controlled by the master controller and enables the power bus to bypass a selected battery unit. A signal communication path is provided between the master controller and each battery unit. An in situ battery unit reconfiguration is effected, using the master controller.

Abstract: Techniques for battery assessment based on battery performance tracking across battery cells are disclosed. A battery system comprising a plurality of battery cells is accessed. The plurality of battery cells comprises a plurality of battery columns made up of battery cells arranged in series. The plurality of battery columns is connected in parallel. Information is obtained on a battery cell within the plurality of battery cells. The information on the battery cell is tracked by a column controller for a battery column from the plurality of battery columns. The battery cell resides within the battery column. The information on the battery cell is stored for future reference. The stored information on the battery cell is analyzed. A capability metric for the battery cell is predicted based on the analyzing of the information on the battery cell. The battery cell information is obtained using near field communication.

Abstract: Techniques for a software-defined energy storage system interface are disclosed. A battery system, comprised of columns of battery cells connected in series by software-controlled switches wherein columns are connected in parallel by additional software-controlled switches, is accessed. Information about the battery system is obtained. The information is provided through a software Application Programming Interface (API) which provides an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capability. The API can also receive queries and power requests for the battery system. A battery system configuration is defined to provide an energy profile based on a power request. The battery system is reconfigured based on the configuration that was defined. The battery system is subsequently reconfigured dynamically based on the power request as the battery cells within the system discharge or change status. Configurations can be predefined and can include different voltage arrangements for charging than for discharging.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for motion analysis based on human body mounted sensors. The motion analysis is based on human body mounted sensors using mapping and motion analysis. The wearable sensors include inertial measurement sensors, muscle activation sensors, stretch sensors, or linear displacement sensors. Data is obtained from two or more sensors attached to a body part of an individual, where the two or more sensors enable collection of motion data of the body part, and where the two or more sensors include at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU) and at least one sensor determining muscle activation. The data is processed to determine locations of each of the two or more sensors. The locations of each of the two or more sensors are mapped into a coordinate reference system. The mapping is provided to a motion analysis system. Additional data is obtained to further calculate body part motion.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for motion analysis based on human body mounted sensors. The motion analysis enables diagnosis and treatment using mapping and motion analysis. The wearable sensors include inertial measurement sensors, muscle activation sensors, stretch sensors, or linear displacement sensors. Data is obtained from two or more sensors attached to a body part of an individual, where the two or more sensors enable collection of motion data of the body part, and where the two or more sensors include at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU) and at least one sensor determining muscle activation. The locations of each of the two or more sensors are mapped into a coordinate reference system, based on the data. Motion of the human body is calculated based on the mapping. A movement signature is determined based on the calculated motion. The movement signature is used to analyze a movement disorder of the individual.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for body part motion analysis. A stretch sensor is attached to a body part. Tape can be applied to the body part, and the stretch sensor can be attached to the tape using connectors, hooks, snaps, or Velcro™. The stretch sensor changes electrical characteristics as it stretches. A sensor coupled to the stretch sensor collects changes in electrical characteristics based on motion of the body part. A communication unit provides information from the sensor to a receiving unit. Motion of the body part is shown on a display. The displayed body part can be an animation and can be displayed in the context of an overall body. The stretch sensor is used for measuring body part motion. An inertial measurement unit provides augmented motion information. The stretch sensor senses muscle activities such as muscle activation and deformation and provides movement angle, force and torque evaluation.

Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a system for mapping a mesh network is provided. The system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive at least one network data packet from at least one network device in the mesh network; build a map of the mesh network including a representation of the at least one network device using information contained in the at least one network data packet; and display the map on a user interface. In some embodiments, the at least one network includes a plurality of network devices.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for body part motion analysis. A stretch sensor is attached to a body part. Tape can be applied to the body part, and the stretch sensor can be attached to the tape using connectors, hooks, snaps, or Velcro™. The stretch sensor changes electrical characteristics as it stretches. A sensor coupled to the stretch sensor collects changes in electrical characteristics based on motion of the body part. A communication unit provides information from the sensor to a receiving unit. Motion of the body part is shown on a display. The displayed body part can be an animation and can be displayed in the context of an overall body. The stretch sensor is used for measuring body part motion. An inertial measurement unit provides augmented motion information. The stretch sensor senses muscle activities such as muscle activation and deformation and provides movement angle, force and torque evaluation.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe techniques for body part analysis. Data is collected from a body sensor. The body sensor is coupled to a fabric attached to a body part. The body sensor provides electrical information based on a deformation of the body part. The data from the body sensor is analyzed to determine the deformation of the body part. An angle for the body part is determined based on the deformation. The data is augmented with additional data collected from an inertial measurement unit. Anchor points for the body part are determined, where the anchor points enable placement of the body sensor coupled to the fabric. The body part is treated, wherein the body part treatment is based on the analyzing. Additional data is collected from a second body sensor. The second body sensor is also coupled to the fabric.

Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a system for mapping a mesh network is provided. The system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive at least one network data packet from at least one network device in the mesh network; build a map of the mesh network including a representation of the at least one network device using information contained in the at least one network data packet; and display the map on a user interface. In some embodiments, the at least one network includes a plurality of network devices.

Abstract: A method of commissioning wireless network devices in a communication network includes assigning a user-defined number to a wireless network device. The method further includes generating, by the wireless network device, an identification number based on the user-defined number using a first hashing algorithm, generating, by the wireless network device, an encryption key based on the user-defined number using a second hashing algorithm, and transmitting, by the wireless network device, a message that is encrypted using the encryption key for joining the wireless network device to the communication network. The user-defined number is to be provided by a user using an input device that is coupled to, or integral to, the wireless network device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the root cause of an event in a data center are presented. The system includes a data center management device coupled to a network and configured to receive an indication of the event from a physical infrastructure device via the network, determine a first generic cause model for the event by accessing an event cause model data store, determine a first event profile by adapting the first generic cause model to the data center using data center profile information stored in a data center profile data store and display a first probability that a potential cause defined by the first event profile is the root cause.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the root cause of an event in a data center are presented. The system includes a data center management device coupled to a network and configured to receive an indication of the event from a physical infrastructure device via the network, determine a first generic cause model for the event by accessing an event cause model data store, determine a first event profile by adapting the first generic cause model to the data center using data center profile information stored in a data center profile data store and display a first probability that a potential cause defined by the first event profile is the root cause.

Abstract: A method of commissioning wireless network devices in a communication network includes assigning a user-defined number to a wireless network device. The method further includes generating, by the wireless network device, an identification number based on the user-defined number using a first hashing algorithm, generating, by the wireless network device, an encryption key based on the user-defined number using a second hashing algorithm, and transmitting, by the wireless network device, a message that is encrypted using the encryption key for joining the wireless network device to the communication network. The user-defined number is to be provided by a user using an input device that is coupled to, or integral to, the wireless network device.