Abstract: A method at a computing device within an asset management system, the method including receiving a leasing indication at the computing device, the leasing indication providing at least one asset in the asset management system is leased to a lessee; duplicating an asset record for each of the at least one asset, created a duplicated record; assigning a policy based on the lessee to the duplicated record; and providing a pointer within the asset record to the duplicated record.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing parameter ranges in a monitoring system includes storing a plurality of predetermined parameter ranges, receiving from a remote sensing device a measured parameter measured at the remote sensing device, determining a first parameter range based on the plurality of predetermined parameter ranges such that the measured parameter is within the first parameter range, transmitting a message to the remote sensing device that includes the first parameter range.

Abstract: A system determines a baseline of at least one route segment based on measurement data received from a plurality of vehicles. The system receives first measurement data of a first vehicle that has traveled along the at least one route segment, and compares the first measurement data to the baseline. Based on the comparing, the system determines whether operation of the first vehicle is within an acceptable tolerance of a performance criterion, and determines whether the at least one route segment is an undesirable route segment according to a route criterion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing parameter ranges in a monitoring system includes storing a plurality of predetermined parameter ranges, receiving from a remote sensing device a measured parameter measured at the remote sensing device, determining a first parameter range based on the plurality of predetermined parameter ranges such that the measured parameter is within the first parameter range, transmitting a message to the remote sensing device that includes the first parameter range.

Abstract: A spinal cage for implantation between two adjacent vertebrae includes a polymer composition that includes a polyetherimide.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a distributed task at a facility. The facility includes two or more facility zones and each respective facility zone is associated with a respective acoustic device. The system includes a communication module, a processor, and memory storing processor executable instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the processor to: receive, from one of a plurality of network-connected acoustic devices, a first signal representing first speech input data; determine that the first signal is received from a first acoustic device associated with a first facility zone; determine that the first speech input data is associated with a first user; identify an open task record associated with the first user, the open task record including at least one open task associated with the first facility zone; and update the open task record based on the first speech input data associated with the first facility zone.

Abstract: In some examples, a system determines a baseline of at least one route segment based on measurement data received from a plurality of vehicles. The system receives first measurement data of a first vehicle that has traveled along the at least one route segment, and compares the first measurement data to the baseline. Based on the comparing, the system determines whether operation of the first vehicle is within an acceptable tolerance of a performance criterion, and determines whether the at least one route segment is an undesirable route segment according to a route criterion.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided relating to taking an action in response to determining that a person who is present in the vicinity of the device, such as a smart speaker, is not authorized to be present. In an aspect, the electronic device receives the notification and a topic identifier associated with the notification. Information identifying persons located in the vicinity of the electronic device may be received. The device may then receive and/or determine information identifying at least one person located within the vicinity who is not authorized, based on the topic identifier, to be present in the vicinity when the notification is to be outputted. The device generates an output signal indicating receipt of the notification and that there is at least one person present in the vicinity who is not authorized to be present when the notification is to be outputted.

Abstract: A method at a computing device within an asset management system, the method including receiving a leasing indication at the computing device, the leasing indication providing at least one asset in the asset management system is leased to a lessee; duplicating an asset record for each of the at least one asset, created a duplicated record; assigning a policy based on the lessee to the duplicated record; and providing a pointer within the asset record to the duplicated record.

Abstract: A method at a computing device for pool management, the method including determining a number and type of available assets in a defined area; finding that the number of available assets in at least one type of assets falls outside a defined range; and performing a remedial action based on the finding.

Abstract: Devices prepared from resins are disclosed. In one aspect, a spinal cage is disclosed for implantation between two adjacent vertebrae, the spinal cage formed from a polymer composition comprising a polyetherimide, polyether ether ketone or other biocompatible resin, the spinal cage formed from a process comprising: receiving an input relating to design specifications of the spinal cage; and causing formation of at least a portion of the spinal cage based upon the input and using one or more of an additive and subtractive process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining tampering at a device coupled to a moveable object includes receiving a plurality of orientation states of the device, the plurality of orientation states measured by an orientation sensor, determining, based on the received orientation states, at least two expected orientation states, receiving a further orientation state of the device measured by the orientation sensor, in response to determining that the further orientation state differs from the at least two expected orientation states, generating a tamper alert.

Abstract: An orthopedic surgical instrument includes from about 40 wt % to about 85 wt % of a base thermoplastic and from about 15 wt % to about 60 wt % of a filler material. The base thermoplastic includes polyetherimide, polycarbonate, modified polyphenylene ether, polyamide, copolymers of these thermoplastics, and combinations thereof. In some aspects all materials in the orthopedic surgical instrument are biocompatible. An orthopedic surgical kit includes an orthopedic surgical instrument and a container suitable for sealing the orthopedic surgical instrument therein. The orthopedic surgical instrument in the kit includes from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a base thermoplastic selected from the group consisting of polyetherimide, polycarbonate, modified polyphenylene ether, polyamide, copolymers of these thermoplastics, and combinations thereof, and from about 10 wt % to about 50 wt % of a filler material.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for asset transportation verification. The method comprises detecting a trigger for asset transportation verification; tracking one or more first asset location updates of a first asset tracking device; tracking one or more second asset location updates of a second asset tracking device; determining, responsive to the trigger, whether the second asset tracking device is co-located with the first asset tracking device based upon the one or more first asset location updates and the one or more second asset location updates; generating an alert in response to determining the first asset tracking device is not co-located with the second asset tracking device.

Abstract: Devices prepared from polyetherimide resins are disclosed. In one aspect, the article can be a medical device configured for use in a body.

Abstract: Devices prepared from polyetherimide resins are disclosed. In one aspect, the article can be a medical device configured for use in a body.

Abstract: Devices prepared from polyetherimide resins are disclosed. In one aspect, the article can be a medical device configured for use in a body.

Abstract: Devices prepared from polyetherimide resins are disclosed. In one aspect, the article can be medical device configured for use in a body or relating to a medical operation.

Abstract: A method for making a customized orthopedic surgical instrument for use in repairing a joint of a patient includes: obtaining image data associated with at least a portion of a bone corresponding to the joint of the patient; generating instructions to form a patient-specific orthopedic surgical instrument based at least in part on the image data; and forming the patient-specific orthopedic surgical instrument based on the instructions. The patient-specific orthopedic surgical instrument includes a resin composition, the resin composition including from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a base thermoplastic and from about 10 wt % to about 50 wt % of a filler material. The base thermoplastic includes polyetherimide, polycarbonate, modified polyphenylene ether, polyamide, copolymers of these thermoplastics, and combinations thereof. The orthopedic surgical instrument includes at least one surface portion having a shape that substantially conforms to a corresponding surface portion of the bone.

Abstract: A system for making a customized orthopedic surgical instrument for use in repairing a joint of a patient includes a computer system for generating computer-readable instructions to form a patient-specific orthopedic surgical instrument based at least in part on image data obtained from at least a portion of a bone corresponding to the joint of the patient; and a machine for forming a patient-specific orthopedic surgical instrument from the computer-readable instructions. The surgical instrument includes a resin composition including from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a base thermoplastic and from about 10 wt % to about 50 wt % of a filler material. The base thermoplastic includes polyetherimide, polycarbonate, modified polyphenylene ether, polyamide, copolymers of these thermoplastics, and combinations thereof. The surgical instrument includes at least one surface portion having a shape that substantially conforms to a corresponding surface portion of the bone.