Abstract: The present invention relates to originating calling party identifier lifecycle management methods that include the steps of capturing calling party reputation data for each originating calling party identifier with pending lifecycle status. Changing from pending to ready lifecycle status when calling party reputation data indicates correct labeling. Changing ready to warm-up and throttling up originating calling party identifier use frequency over a warm-up period, then setting lifecycle status active. Throttling down originating calling party identifier usage when lifecycle status is active and originating calling party identifier sustained use threshold is reached over a throttle-down period, then setting lifecycle status to cool-down. And, resting the originating calling party identifier for a non-use resting period before setting the lifecycle status to pending, and restarting the lifecycle management.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuously monitoring residential air quality and providing a trend based analysis regarding various air pollutants are presented herein. The system comprises an air quality monitor located in a residential house, wherein the air quality monitor is configured to measure the level of an air pollutant. The system also includes a server that is communicatively coupled to the air quality monitor, wherein the server is configured to generate a unique environmental fingerprint associated with the residential house.

Abstract: A nut restrainer includes a mobile portion; and a fixed portion. The mobile portion may include at least one cavity configured to accept insertion of a nut and prevent rotation of the nut with respect to the mobile portion.

Abstract: A smart outlet is provided to allow charging of a vehicle using a standard 240 Volt socket provided with features that limit use to authorized users and collect and transmit billing information associated with a charging session for an authorized user following OCPP standard.

Abstract: A multi-port Ethernet fiber switch converts the TDD to OD and then provides the OD to multi-port Ethernet fiber switch ports for transmission on optical lines connected to the multi-port Ethernet fiber switch ports. The OD on the multiple optical lines is then transmitted to multiple integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access stations through the multiple optical lines. Each integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access station includes an integrated OD to TDD converter/receiver that is positioned in a cavity in the wall in which the integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access station resides. Each integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access station includes one or more data ports, such as standard RJ-45 ports.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are presented herein for providing lower level physical-layer gateway functionalities and upper-level application functionalities; a system designed with flexible configurations in order to support a wide range of connected applications. The system includes a processor that executes machine instructions to perform operations. The operations comprise: receiving sensor data from a sensor device located in a building; converting the sensor data from a raw state to a physical measurement; and activating an abatement device situated in the building as a function of the physical measurement.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are presented herein for providing lower level physical-layer gateway functionalities and upper-level application functionalities; a system designed with flexible configurations in order to support a wide range of connected applications. The system can include a processor that executes machine instructions to perform operations. The operations can comprise: receiving, from a first device, a first packet representing first data formatted in a first protocol language; transforming the first data to second data formatted in a second protocol language; and transmitting a second packet representing the second data to a second device.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods to seal a container are provided. An apparatus for securing a film to a container includes a body portion to house film and a sealing portion. The sealing portion includes a sealing volume for receiving a portion of the container, at least one heating element positioned within the sealing volume, and a sensor configured to sense when the portion of the container is at least partially within the sealing volume. A controller is configured to receive a sensor input from a sensor indicating that the portion of the container is at least partially within the sealing volume, and activate the at least one heating element based on the sensor input.

Abstract: A multi-port Ethernet fiber switch converts the TDD to OD and then provides the OD to multi-port Ethernet fiber switch ports for transmission on optical lines connected to the multi-port Ethernet fiber switch ports. The OD on the multiple optical lines is then transmitted to multiple integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access stations through the multiple optical lines. Each integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access station includes an integrated OD to TDD converter/receiver that is positioned in a cavity in the wall in which the integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access station resides. Each integrated converter/receiver in-wall mounted data access station includes one or more data ports, such as standard RJ-45 ports.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a towel wetting or pre-wetting device for the wetting of towels at the point of use. More specifically, the present invention provides for disposable towel pre-wetting devices which provide a point of use wetting for cleaning and disinfecting wipes or towels. Embodiments allow for activation of the towel pre-wetting device with a towel through the lid which temporarily unseals the bowl from the cap allowing fluid to be released from the reservoir to pre-wet a towel as it is extracted through the lid. Embodiments allow for the adjustment of the bowl relative to the cap which controls the volume of fluid to be released to wet the towel. The pre-wetting device is intended to be affixed to the top of a cylinder of towels. Thus the present invention solves the unmet need of providing for wet cleaning wipes or towels at the point of use.

Abstract: A brush has a brush head having a main body and bristles extending therefrom, with the main body having a cylindrical shaft with a rounded cylindrical circumference. Semispherical bodies having bristles extending therefrom are adapted to be removably secured to axially opposite ends of the main body. These bristles radially extend 360° around both the cylindrical circumference of the main body and each semispherical body. A handle for the brush and an adapter for coupling the brush to a handle, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of managing brand identity, security, and reputation delivered by communications networks by monitoring calling party reputation data associated with an originating calling party identifier used on the communications network. In operation, a first inquiry received call is attempted with the originating calling party identifier received at a computing device that is configured with a receiving called party identifier. The computing device captures a plurality of calling party reputation data and communicates it to a number sentry server. If the first attempt fails a second attempt is executed to a different computing device and different receiving called party identifier on the same communication network. The plurality of calling party reputation data is saved, tracked, and analyzed at the number sentry server, and brand identity, security, and reputation reports associated with the originating calling party identifier are generated and available to authorized users.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting predetermined events occurring during delivery of an ordered product to a delivery address is provided. Upon receipt of a customer order, delivery of the ordered product is assigned to a delivery driver/vehicle which includes a stand-alone communication device disposed in the delivery vehicle. As the delivery trip begins, various position and acceleration information is collected by the communication device, processed to determine whether a predetermined driving event has occurred, and stored. This information is transmitted periodically to a processing system for eventual communication to a home location store associated with the delivery order. Additional processing of the delivery trip data may occur to enable a review of the delivery trip and any detected events along the delivery path.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods to seal a container are provided. An apparatus for securing a film to a container includes a body portion to house film and a sealing portion. The sealing portion includes a loading zone to receive a portion of film from the body portion and an aperture to receive a top portion of the container and the portion of the film therethrough to enable positioning within a sealing volume. A plurality of near-infrared light emitting diodes (NIR LEDs) face toward and at least partially surround the top portion of the container when positioned within the sealing volume. A controller is configured to receive sensor input from a sensor indicating that the top portion of the container is within the sealing volume and cause, in response thereto, activation of the plurality of NIR LEDs to secure the portion of the film to the top portion of the container.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for heating a personal device using a wirelessly-powered heating device includes: wirelessly receiving power with a receiving coil of the wirelessly-powered heating device, the receiving coil located inside the personal device, where the receiving coil is coupled to a capacitor of the wirelessly-powered heating device to form a receiver resonant tank; and heating the personal device with heat produced by a resistance of the receiving coil, where the receiving coil functions as a receiver antenna and as a heat producing element.

Abstract: A beverage production system, comprising a cup dispensing station configured to dispense cups, a beverage dispensing station configured to dispense a beverage, and a turntable assembly. The turntable assembly comprising a central axis, an inner turntable including a first row of cup receptacles, and an outer turntable including a second row of cup receptacles. The outer turntable is disposed circumferentially about the inner turntable, and the outer turntable is configured to rotate about the central axis to align the cup receptacles of the second row with the cup dispensing station and the beverage dispensing station. The turntable assembly is configured to align an opening in a cup receptacle in the second row with an opening in a cup receptacle in the first row. A slide assembly includes an arm configured to slide a cup positioned in the cup receptacle in the second row into the aligned opening of the cup receptacle in the first row.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention, nut restrainers and methods of use are presented, particularly as they apply to high-strength bolted connections for steel structures. Nut restrainers may define a cavity that accepts insertion of a nut, and may include deformable or removable centering elements that allow the nut to move laterally to accept a bolt that is inserted non-concentrically with the nut restrainer, and may comprise a mobile central portion and a rigid outer portion; A method of positioning a nut restrainer concentric with a bolt hole accurate to within the radial tolerance of the bolt hole.

Abstract: A water treatment insert for a pool skimmer system includes a chemical treatment portion separated from a mechanical filtration portion. The treatment device includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper section can include a vertical wall or walls, which should be substantially watertight so that substantially all the water entering the pool skimmer flows through the upper portion, and then into the lower section. The entire device is preferably received in the filter basket receiving section of a conventional pool skimmer, in place of the conventional filter basket. One of the upper and lower sections provides mechanical filtration and the other chemical treatment, to enhance the water treatment function of the skimmer.

Abstract: An improved door barricade system for use during an emergency situation, having a pivoting locking arm which drops into a floor hole to lock a barricade in place using a single motion egress system to unlock and open a door simultaneously.