Abstract: A method and system for forming a composite laminate. A layup plan is generated for laying up a plurality of plies having a plurality of merge zones, each ply of the plurality of plies having a corresponding merge zone at which ends of a first plurality of tows for each ply and ends of a second plurality of tows for each ply meet. The locations of the plurality of merge zones are offset relative to each other through a thickness of the composite laminate. The plurality of plies is then laid up according to the layup plan to form a composite laminate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a composite object. A first plurality of tows is laid up over a tool according to a first path. A second plurality of tows is laid up over the tool according to a second path. A first portion of the first plurality of tows runs non-parallel to a second portion of the second plurality of tows. First ends of the first portion of the first plurality of tows and second ends of the second portion of the second plurality of tows meet at a merge zone along the tool to form a ply of a composite laminate.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a monitoring process for event detection and notification transmission are described. In one embodiment, a method includes configuring a monitoring process with a matching rule used to evaluate data sources of an enterprise computing environment to determine if an event has occurred. The example method may also include executing the monitor process to identify a set of subscribers and establish a trust relationship. The example method may also include, for each subscriber, executing the monitoring process to impersonate a subscriber, execute the matching rule upon data sources accessible to the subscriber to perform a test as to whether the event has occurred, and transmit a message of the event if the event occurred.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the creation of dynamically reflecting car mirrors in a virtual application using a proprietary layered panorama method. This approach utilizes the panoramic background as a source image for the reflection and specially produced masks for the mirrors in each stereo panoramic vehicle image.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for generating simulations on the fly using large historical data and forecast data. To improve system performance, the large historical data are processed in parallel.

Abstract: A novel, useful and non-obvious method for the creation of virtual test drives in a virtual reality application using a layered panorama method. This novel approach utilizes the stereoscopic panoramic vehicle interior images layered over a 360 looping video, inclusive of dynamically reflecting car mirrors, animated steering wheels and speedometer for an immersive realistic, test drive experience.

Abstract: An exemplary vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a sensor device that detects a location of a structure outside a vehicle, a running board moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The deployed position is adjusted relative to the vehicle based on the location of the structure detected by the sensor. An exemplary running board deploying method includes, among other things, detecting a location of a structure outside a vehicle, and transitioning a running board from a stowed position to a deployed position. The deployed position is adjusted relative to the vehicle based on the location of the structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for generating sales data reports. One approach is provided for receiving time information, simulation information, and forecast parameters to generate on the fly revenue and profitability reports for past historical data and future forecasts.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a collapsible light box. An apparatus includes a substantially cube-shaped structure comprising a top side, a bottom side, a rear side, a left side, and a right side. An inside of the structure is accessible through a front side of the structure, which is open. An apparatus includes one or more joints located on each of the right side and the left side of the structure. The one or more joints allow the structure to collapse into a substantially flat shape. An apparatus includes one or more support elements providing support for the top side of the structure.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, program products, and systems are disclosed for content organization and categorization. An apparatus includes a tag module that presents a plurality of graphical tags for a content element. The one or more graphical tags include information related to the content element. An apparatus includes an assignment module that associates one or more graphical tags with the content element in response to user input. An apparatus includes a grouping module that indexes one or more content elements based on the one or more graphical tags. Content elements that have the same graphical tag are grouped together.

Abstract: Improved methods for treating agricultural commodities with ozone are disclosed. The methods include treating the commodity with humid ozone to effectively treat the commodity.

Abstract: A method for placing material for a composite part. A roller may be positioned relative to a material delivery structure in which the roller is associated with an end of the material delivery structure. A material delivery structure may be moved relative to a mold. A plurality of lengths of material may be moved towards a roller associated with an end of the material delivery structure. The plurality of lengths of material may be placed on the mold with the roller.

Abstract: Operations includes receiving a first data set, from a user, via a user interface; generating a first plurality of commands that are based on a plurality of actions performed by the user to submit the first data set via the user interface; executing the first plurality of commands to submit the first data set to a data repository; recording the plurality of actions performed by the user to obtain a recorded plurality of actions; receiving a second data set, from one or more devices, to be submitted to the data repository; responsive to determining that the second data set is associated with the first data set: generating a second plurality of commands that are based on the recorded plurality of actions and the second data set; executing the second plurality of commands to submit the second data set to the data repository.

Abstract: A method of delivering digital content for use on an electronic cutting machine. The method includes displaying at least one themed project in a rich internet application, where the themed project has at least one glyph of a glyph collection. The method further includes providing access to the rich internet application over a network and offering purchased access to the glyph collection. Any glyphs of the glyph collection can be added to the themed project. The themed project is cuttable on an electronic cutting machine in communication with the rich internet application.

Abstract: An image reflecting and capturing assembly for self-imaging includes a frame that defines an inner field. The inner field is reflective. A power module, a microprocessor, a plurality of microphones, a plurality of cameras and a plurality of lights are coupled to and positioned in the frame. The microprocessor is operationally coupled to the power module. The microphones, cameras and lights are operationally coupled to the microprocessor. The lights are configured to illuminate a user positioned proximate to the frame. A user positioned substantially perpendicular to the inner field is positioned to view a reflection of the user. The microphones are configured to capture sounds produced proximate to the frame. The cameras are configured to capture still and moving images of a user positioned proximate to the frame.

Abstract: A method of delivering digital content for use on an electronic cutting machine. The method includes displaying at least one themed project in a rich internet application, where the themed project has at least one glyph of a glyph collection. The method further includes providing access to the rich internet application over a network and offering purchased access to the glyph collection. Any glyphs of the glyph collection can be added to the themed project. The themed project is cuttable on an electronic cutting machine in communication with the rich internet application.

Abstract: Methods for reducing contaminants in cocoa beans are disclosed. The method includes placing the cocoa beans in contact with an effective amount of ozone, thus reducing a level of contaminants in the cocoa beans. The contaminant may be a smoky odor, a different off odor, microbes, or combinations of any thereof. Systems for reducing contaminants in cocoa beans are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a composite part. The system comprises fiber placement devices, an overhead track system, and a scheduling controller. The fiber placement devices are configured to operate in a coordinated manner to place fibers at locations on a tool used for manufacturing the composite part. The overhead track system comprises a linear track running co-axial to the tool. The overhead track system is associated with the fiber placement devices and configured to move the fiber placement devices to the locations along a length of the tool. The scheduling controller is configured to coordinate operation of the fiber placement devices such that the fiber placement devices perform tasks simultaneously to place the fibers in a desired configuration on the tool.