Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In an aspect, a computer-implemented method performed at a server is described. The method may include: receiving, at the server and from a remote computing device, video data defining a video purporting to include at least one scene of a work environment for a project to be performed at a physical location; obtaining project definition data defining one or more parameters of the project; generating a project profile based on at least a portion of the video data and at least a portion of the project definition data; matching the project profile to at least one project-seeker account; and generating a notification of the project associated with the project profile on a computing device associated with the matched project-seeker account.

Abstract: Some implementations are directed to a wireless receiver. In some implementations, the wireless receiver may include a receiver body encompassing one or more antenna elements, a cover removably coupled to the receiver body, and a mounting bracket removably coupled to the receiver body. In some implementations, at least one of the one or more antenna elements, the cover, or the mounting bracket is movable with respect to the receiver body in order to align the wireless receiver with a signal path.

Abstract: A PAP system for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a flow generator to generate a supply of breathable gas to be delivered to the patient; a humidifier including a heating plate to vaporize water and deliver water vapor to humidify the supply of breathable gas; a heated tube configured to heat and deliver the humidified supply of breathable gas to the patient; a power supply configured to supply power to the heating plate and the heated tube; and a controller configured to control the power supply to prevent overheating of the heating plate and the heated tube.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for foreign object debris monitoring in an environment with a dynamic debris field, such as an environment for operating an aircraft. The debris monitoring technique includes generating a light beam and dispersing it to create a virtual witness plate, which is a two-dimensional sheet of light that covers a detection area. The technique also include detecting scattered light from the virtual witness plate caused by debris passing through it. A debris event may be generated based on the scattered light, indicating the presence of debris in the detection area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining one or more intrinsic properties of a DNA component from a plurality of measurements obtained over a time period from a cell culture, with each cell comprising the DNA component, wherein the DNA component is involved in transcription of one or more target signals, wherein the plurality of measurements comprises measurements relating to the density of the cell culture over the time period and measurements relating to the amount of the one or more target signals in the cell culture over the time period.

Abstract: An electricity meter (17) is described which includes a conductor (19) for transferring energy from a supply (20) to a load (21). The electricity meter (17) also includes a multi-layer printed circuit board (18) mechanically attached to the conductor (19). The multi-layer printed circuit board (18) includes two or more insulating layers (26, 27, 33, 34). The two or more insulating layers (26, 27, 33, 34) include a first insulating layer (26, 27) having an attachment surface (28) facing the conductor (19). The multi-layer printed circuit board (18) also includes a first conductive layer (29) including a first planar sensor coil (30). The first insulating layer (26, 27) is between the first conductive layer (29) and the conductor (19). The multi-layer printed circuit board (18) also includes a second conductive layer (31) including a second planar sensor coil (32).

Abstract: Apparatuses for treating liquids and methods of using the apparatuses. A treatment apparatus can have a conduit, a radiation source and a slot. The slot can have a height greater than 6 mm and allows liquid to flow into the conduit in a supercritical flow. A liquid treatment apparatus can include a plurality of treatment modules with separate liquid flows. The modules can be pulled out from the module without disconnection of the modules from a liquid source or drain. The modules can have lids to allow access to their interiors. An inlet component for producing a supercritical flow is also disclosed.

Abstract: A digital imaging method of analyzing pixel data of an image of a diaper change region associated with an individual for determining an individual-specific diaper change region skin characteristic is provided, including aggregating training images of diaper change regions of individuals; training, with pixel data of the training images, a diaper change region skin model operable to determine diaper change region skin characteristics associated with a diaper change region based on the pixel data of the diaper change region; receiving an image of an individual captured by a digital camera; analyzing, by the diaper change region skin model, the image captured by the digital camera to determine an individual-specific diaper change region skin characteristic; generating an individual-specific recommendation designed to address a feature identifiable within pixel data of the individual's skin based on the individual-specific diaper change region skin characteristic; and providing the individual-specific recommendat

Abstract: An electricity meter comprising an electrically-controlled electromechanical switch is disclosed. The electromechanical switch comprises a rotary actuator comprising a generally-cylindrical permanent magnet rotor having a central axis, a stator comprising a closed stator core and first and second opposite stator poles inwardly-projecting from the closed stator core towards the rotor and first and second coils wound around the first and second stator poles respectively. The electromechanical switch comprises a switch comprising at least one pair of first and second contacts wherein the first contact is movable. The electromechanical switch comprises mechanical linkage between the rotary actuator and the movable contact(s) configured such that rotation of the rotor from a first angular position to a second angular position causes the switch to be opened, and rotation from the second angular position to the first angular position causes the switch to be closed.

Abstract: The energy management system and method provide for the control of electrical loads within a group. In one embodiment, a plurality of electrical loads are connected to an electrical grid and, upon detection of a predetermined condition, a user-defined sub-set of the electrical loads are disconnected from the electrical grid. The predetermined condition may be, for example, a blackout, thus when an interruption in power from the grid is detected by one or more sensors, the user-defined sub-set of the electrical loads is electrically disconnected from its electrical connection to the grid power. Following this disconnection, at least one of the electrical loads from the user-defined sub-set of the electrical loads is connected to an alternative source of power, such as a backup battery, a solar power system, a generator or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining one or more intrinsic properties of a DNA component from a plurality of measurements obtained over a time period from a cell culture, with each cell comprising the DNA component, wherein the DNA component is involved in transcription of one or more target signals, wherein the plurality of measurements comprises measurements relating to the density of the cell culture over the time period and measurements relating to the amount of the one or more target signals in the cell culture over the time period.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device comprises a backpiece, hingeably mounted by one or more hinge elements to a frontispiece, enabling the frontispiece to be pivoted along a first edge between a closed, display position and an open position allowing insertion/removal of a display article. The frontispiece has a border section and a transparent viewing section, the viewing section and border section secured together to form the frontispiece. Additionally, a catch releasably securing the frontispiece to the backpiece is included, the catch comprising an actuator movable within the backpiece and in a direction through the body of the backpiece, to respectively engage and release the frontispiece, whereby movement of the actuator causes a retaining element to raise and lower to respectively engage and disengage from a retaining element barrier mounted on the frontispiece, said engagement preventing pivoting of the frontispiece from the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining one or more intrinsic properties of a DNA component from a plurality of measurements obtained over a time period from a cell culture, with each cell comprising the DNA component, wherein the DNA component is involved in transcription of one or more target signals, wherein the plurality of measurements comprises measurements relating to the density of the cell culture over the time period and measurements relating to the amount of the one or more target signals in the cell culture over the time period.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a flow generator (1) in a tank (20) configured for housing a liquid comprising solid matter, the flow generator (1) comprising an impeller and being located at a height (h-mixer) in the tank (20) and the tank (20) having a predetermined maximum filling height (h-max), wherein the flow generator (1) is configured to be operated at a variable operational speed (n) and the demand of operational speed (n-demand) is dependent on the present liquid level height (h-present) in the tank (20), wherein a max operational speed (n-max) of the flow generator (1) is the operational speed required when the liquid level in the tank (20) is equal to the maximum filling height (h-max), the present operational speed (n-present) being set equal to the demand of operational speed (n-demand) of the flow generator (1) that is determined using the formula: ( n - present ) = ( n - demand ) = ( n - max ) [ ( h - max ) / ( h - present ) ] ^ a at lea

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for transforming a digital score file into one or more of a plurality of levels of simplified visualization outputs. Methods of the present invention may be computer implemented. Systems of the present invention may include at least one display device, a non-transitory memory having instructions embedded thereon, and a processor in communication with the non-transitory memory and the at least one display device. Systems and methods of the present invention may be configured to receive at least one digital score file, upon which one or more simplification rules are executed, resulting in at least one simplified visualization output. Simplification rules may include, but are not limited to, song length, tempo adjustment, tie, rhythm, harmonic rhythm, and chord. One or more simplified visualization outputs are then provided.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: a temperature sensor including a temperature output, a register including an input and an output, the input coupled to the temperature output, a subtraction circuit including a first subtraction input, a second subtraction input, and a subtraction output, the first subtraction input coupled to the input of the register, the second subtraction input coupled to the output of the register, a timing circuit including a cycle time input, a shift output, and a direction output, and a division circuit including a division input, a shift input, a direction input, and a divided output, the division input coupled to the subtraction output, the shift input coupled to the shift output, the direction input coupled to the direction output.