Abstract: A mechanism for efficient event scheduling for a wireless communication module. The event scheduling is performed by employing a tree-based structure for organising/arranging desired events by desired initiation time, and selecting an event to be performed by the wireless communication module using the tree-based structure. Conflicting events are resolved using a probabilistic scheduling approach.

Abstract: A mechanism for storing data blocks in memory space. The memory space is divided into a plurality of memory buffers of two or more different predetermined sizes. Thus, the size and location of memory buffers (within the memory space) are pre-allocated. An index is generated that identifies a size and availability of each memory buffer in the divided memory space. Each index entry of the index corresponds or maps to a different memory buffer. A data block can be stored in the memory space by processing the index to identify a suitable memory buffer for storing the data block.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a system and method for detecting a leak in a fluid line. The system includes a plurality of sensors to measure fluid flow in the fluid lines. Additionally the system includes a control module configured to continuously monitor fluid flow entering and leaving the fluid system to detect the leak, the control module regulates fluid flow in the fluid system by comparing fluid use at the point of use sensor to fluid use at the point of entry sensor. The system detects a leak by comparing fluid flow between the point of entry, point of use and point of discharge. The system can notify a user of potential leaks and selectively control valves to regulate fluid flow.

Abstract: A ball valve with single access port includes a ball valve body; a ball disposed inside the ball valve body, the ball having an open inside portion creating a primary passage, an operating position of the ball determining the flow of fluid and pressurized cleaning agent through the valve; a secondary passage configured to allow the flow of the pressurized cleaning agent into the open inside portion of the ball and an access port allowing an external source of the pressurized cleaning agent to be coupled to the ball valve.

Abstract: A ball valve with single access port includes a ball valve body; a ball disposed inside the ball valve body, the ball having an open inside portion creating a primary passage, an operating position of the ball determining the flow of fluid and pressurized cleaning agent through the valve; a secondary passage configured to allow the flow of the pressurized cleaning agent into the open inside portion of the ball and an access port allowing an external source of the pressurized cleaning agent to be coupled to the ball valve.