Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for use in security, safety, and business process applications utilizing a correlation engine are disclosed. Sensory data from one or more sensors are captured and analyzed to detect one or more events in the sensory data. The events are correlated by a correlation engine, optionally by weighing the events based on attributes of the sensors that were used to detect the primitive events. The events are then monitored for an occurrence of one or more correlations of interest, or one or more critical events of interest. Finally, one or more actions are triggered based on a detection of one or more correlations of interest, one or more anomalous events, or one or more critical events of interest. Events may come from sensory devices, legacy systems, third-party systems, anonymous tips, and other data sources. The present invention may be used to increase business productivity by improving security, safety, and increasing profitability of business processes.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a job execution control device controls execution of a job for receiving input data, applying processing thereto, and outputting output data. The device includes a job executor, a controller, a recorder, and a generator. The job executor executes a job and record a job execution history including the input and output data. The controller displays, on a display, a job screen for presenting information on the executed job to a user and for receiving a user operation for re-executing the executed job. The recorder records a job operation history regarding the user operation through the job screen. The generator generates a warning condition for input or output data of a job based on the histories. The controller appends to the job screen warning information associated with an executed job the input or output data of which satisfies the warning condition, among executed jobs.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus 100 includes a cassette fitting portion 1 which is provided in the main body of the image forming apparatus 100 and a paper feed cassette 30 which includes a sheet storage portion S. In the cassette fitting portion 1, a lift plate 50 is provided which raises and lowers a sheet 18. In the cassette base 31 of the sheet storage portion S, an opening portion 31a is formed in a position opposite the lift plate 50. The lift plate 50 is arranged selectively either in a lowered position in which the lift plate 50 is arranged below the cassette base 31 or in a raised position in which the lift plate 50 is protruded above the cassette base 31 through the opening portion 31a so as to allow the sheet 18 to be fed.

Abstract: A cooktop appliance includes an electric heating element positioned below a ceramic plate. A temperature sensor is positioned proximate a bottom surface of the ceramic plate. The temperature sensor may be offset from a center of the electric heating element. A controller is configured to receive a plurality of temperature measurements from the temperature sensor, determine a change between the plurality of temperature measurements over time, calculate a value of a control criterion with the change between the plurality of temperature measurements over time, and open a relay in response to the value of the control criterion passing a threshold value. A related method for operating a cooktop appliance is also provided.

Abstract: An energy harvester for use to provide power to metrology hardware like gas meters and flow measuring devices. The energy harvester may include an actuator that mounts to a substrate found in the gas meter or in an adjacent, collateral device like a pressure regulator. The substrate may embody a diaphragm or membrane, possibly a thin, flexible or semi-rigid member. The actuator may include piezoelectric transducers that mount to this member. In operation, the piezoelectric transducers can generate an electrical signal in response to mechanical activity (or energy) from the thin member. The electrical signal can be directed to the flow device to replace, supplement, or recharge a power source that powers electronics necessary to expand functions on the flow meter.

Abstract: A Schottky device includes a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate of a first conductivity type, a drift layer of the first conductivity type, a trench, a barrier layer of a second conductivity type, an electrically conductive material that at least partially fills the trench and contacts the barrier layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The drift layer is formed of SiC and is situated onto the SiC substrate. The trench extends from the top surface of the drift layer towards the SiC substrate. The barrier layer contacts the drifting layer and covers a sidewall and a bottom wall of the trench. The first electrode forms a Schottky junction with the drift layer and forms a low resistivity contact with the barrier layer and the electrically conductive material. The second electrode forms an ohmic contact with the SiC substrate.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus comprising: an injection molding machine, a heated manifold, a nozzle, the downstream end of the nozzle comprising an inner tubular member having a central flow channel and an outer circumferential surface and an outer tubular member having an inner tubular surface, the outer tubular member forming a seal surrounding the gate, the inner and outer tubular members being adapted to form a sealed circumferential gap, the inner tubular member including one or apertures extending radially through the inner tubular member to route flow radially from the fluid flow channel into the circumferential gap.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a pressing roller, a rotating member, a heating means, a pressing mechanism, a separation member, a first biasing member and a moving mechanism. The pressing roller has a core metal and an elastic layer. The separation member includes a contact part. The first biasing member is configured to bias the separation member to be rotated in a direction in which the contact part is butted against the rotating member. The first biasing member includes a first end portion by which biasing force is acted on the separation member and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The moving mechanism is configured to move the second end portion of the first biasing member in a direction in which the biasing force is decreased, as the core metal approaches the rotating member owing to decrease in rigidity of the elastic layer of the pressing roller.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an integrated scale and method for determining a fill status of an inkjet cartridge. In some embodiments, the system can display the fill status on a user interface. The fill status can be generalized based on the type of inkjet cartridge and range of measured weights and/or percentages of pre-set weight.

Abstract: A dynamic auto-adaptive volt/VAR control includes a memory storing program code, a communications channel operatively connected to a volt/VAR device, and a processor. The processor is configured to access a database of prior system knowledge and receive real-time measurements and power system operating condition information. The processor processes the prior system knowledge and the real time measurements and operating condition information to create a set of commands for voltage and reactive power control that will result in at least one of: (a) maintaining a voltage profile at the volt/VAR device within predefined limits, or (b) reducing electrical losses through voltage optimization. The processor causes the set of commands to be sent to the volt/VAR device.

Abstract: A cooktop includes a cooking surface and a heating element. A cover for the cooktop includes a top sheet extending between a left side and a right side and between a front side and a back side. A locator opening is defined in the top sheet. A first peripheral flange extends from one of the left side and the front side, and a second peripheral flange extends from one of the right side and the back side. A first plurality of cooling slots is between the top sheet and the first peripheral flange. A second plurality of cooling slots is between the top sheet and the second peripheral flange. The cover is configured to overlie the cooktop such that the locator opening corresponds to the heating element of the cooktop.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery pack includes a plurality of prismatic lithium polymer cells and one or more graphite heat spreaders. Each spreader has at least two major surfaces and is made of one of a sheet of a compressed mass of exfoliated graphite particles, a graphitized polyimide sheet, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A display device with a display section and a control unit including a processor, the processor performing operation in accordance with an operation program and the control unit performing control of: receiving an instruction based on touch operation on the display section; storing a list; storing use information; updating the stored use information; and allowing the display section to display the stored list upon reception of an instruction for displaying the list and performing scroll display of the list upon reception of a scroll instruction and in a case where the list is a scroll image. The control unit detects, as priority information, information highest in a use frequency out of the information listed in a scroll direction from a start position of the scroll display, and ends the scroll display while displaying the priority information at a predefined position in a display region of the display section.

Abstract: A redox flow battery is described herein that has a sodium-super-ionic-conductor NaSICON barrier disposed between an anolyte chamber of the battery and the catholyte chamber of the battery. The NaSICON barrier prevents crossover of solvents or active redox species between the anolyte chamber and the catholyte chamber, while permitting transport of sodium ions between the chambers. In exemplary embodiments, the anolyte chamber includes an anolyte solution that comprises a first active redox species dissolved in a first solvent, while the catholyte chamber includes a catholyte solution that comprises a second active redox species dissolved in a second solvent.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for identifying a subset of interest from a general population and for monitoring a database of daily activity logs associated with the general population in order to identify database entries indicative of an occurrence of a pre-defined trigger event that is associated with a member of the subset of interest. In particular, systems and methods are described that allow a massive database of daily activity logs to be monitored to identify trigger events that have occurred within the past twenty-four hours or other very recent time period. Embodiments are described that may be advantageously used by a provider of credit-related products and/or services who wishes to accurately target prospective customers, identified by the system, based on occurrence of a trigger event, as being in a decision-making phase of credit shopping, for purposes of making a timely and targeted offering relevant to the customers' current activities.

Abstract: An implantable electronic neuromodulation system includes an implantable pulse generator comprising a controller and a memory. The memory is configured to store an emulated neurosensory signal representative of nerve traffic acquired from a patient equipped with an extra-aortic balloon pump counter-pulsation system or an intra-aortic balloon pump counter-pulsation system. A lead is coupled to the implantable pulse generator. At least one electrode is coupled to the lead. The at least one electrode is positionable in contact with or adjacent to at least one nerve that carries sensory information from baroreceptors. The controller is configured to stimulate the at least one nerve using the emulated neurosensory signal.

Abstract: A sheet conveying device includes a discharging roller pair, a discharge sheet holding portion, and a stopper member. The discharging roller pair discharges the sheet member outside from a sheet discharge port by rotating in a forward rotational direction. The discharging roller pair includes a first conveying roller, and a roller member. The discharge sheet holding portion is for holding the sheet member discharged outside by the discharging roller pair. The stopper member is swingably supported on a rotational shaft of the first conveying roller. The stopper member allows the sheet member to be discharged to the discharge sheet holding portion when the discharging roller pair rotates in the forward rotational direction, and prevents the sheet member from intruding into the nip portion from the discharge sheet holding portion when the discharging roller pair rotates in the reverse rotational direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new membrane for a loudspeaker. The membrane comprises a central portion having a sound emitting surface and a back surface. The membrane further comprises a first edge directly adjacent to the central portion and surrounding the central portion. The membrane further comprises a second edge surrounding the first edge and an intermediate portion located between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the intermediate portion comprises at least one convex shaped section with regard to the sound emitting surface area of the central portion and at least one concave shaped section with regard to the sound emitting surface area of the central portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for forming a semiconductor package. The method includes providing a first releasable chip carrier attached to a conductive layer. A circuit layer is formed on a surface of the conductive layer and a dielectric layer is applied over a surface of the circuit layer. A second releasable chip carrier is attached to a surface of the dielectric layer and the first releasable chip carrier is released from the conductive layer via facilitation of a first activating source. The circuitry of the circuit layer is operationally tested.

Abstract: Devices are provided for ventilating and/or removing volatile chemicals from liquid (e.g. water) stored in a liquid-containing storage tank (e.g. water-storage tank). The devices include a first fluid flow path that is physically isolated from a second fluid flow path and a convection device for moving a first fluid along the first fluid flow path toward at a desired destination and for exhausting the first fluid at the desired destination at a desired velocity. Methods are also provided for ventilating and/or removing volatile chemicals from liquid (e.g. water) stored in liquid-containing storage tanks (e.g. water-storage tanks). The methods involve blowing a first fluid through a ventilation device into a liquid-containing storage device at a velocity sufficient to achieve a desired mass transfer rate of volatile chemicals from the liquid in the liquid-containing storage device to air in the headspace and flowing the contaminated air back through the ventilation device.