Abstract: A method may include providing a driver qualification application for installation on a mobile device; collecting driver data at an insurance company server; and transmitting the data through the driver qualification application to the server. The server may include a processor and a memory that stores the driver data. The server may select components of a driver qualification training plan to qualify the driver for one or more insurance ratings, based at least in part on the driver data. The server may generate a customized driver qualification training plan for the driver based on the selected components and store the training plan. The server may transmit the training plan using the driver qualification application. The server may receive notices from the driver qualification application indicating one or more components has been attempted and/or completed. When all components are complete, the server may generate an alert over a wireless communication channel to the mobile device.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method for providing driving route information may include: providing a route information application to a driver for installation on a mobile device; and collecting driver data at a remote server. The driver data may be transmitted by the mobile device through the route information application to the server. The server may comprise a processor and a memory that stores the driver data. The server may receive driving data associated with a plurality of drivers and routes. The driving data may include context dependent route information. The server may compile the received driving data with context dependent route information. In response to a request from the route information application, the server may analyze the compiled driving data to determine a preferred route for the driver based on safety criteria. The server may transmit the preferred route to the route information application for display to the driver using the mobile device.

Abstract: A method for providing vehicle or equipment suggestions may include providing a driving performance application for installation on a mobile device and collecting driver data at a remote server. The driver data may be transmitted through the driving performance application. The server may include a processor and a memory that stores the driver data. The server may receive driving data associated with a plurality of drivers and routes, including context dependent route information. The server may compile the data with the information. The server may analyze the data to determine a suggestion for a vehicle or piece of vehicle equipment for the driver based on safety criteria. The server may generate a notice that the suggestion is available. The server may transmit the notice based upon a transmission schedule. The transmitted notice may activate the driving performance application to make the suggestion available to the driver.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a filter media for manufacturing pleated filters comprising a non-woven, needle punch felt including a blend of a first polyester fiber and a bi-component fiber wherein said bi-component fiber has a sheath and a core wherein said sheath has a melting point above 110° C. and said nonwoven felt has an efficiency of greater than 89% for particles size of 3 to 10 ?m as determined by testing method ASHRAE 52.2. The invention can include a top portion and a bottom portion manufactured from a web made from a carding process that is cross lapped, cut and overlapped so that said top portion and said bottom portion are entangled by a needle punching process to create a homogeneous arrangement prior to applying heat and pressure to stiffen the media for pleating.

Abstract: A method includes receiving and storing sensor data including a first plurality of data points indicative of a plurality of respective states of the environment external to a vehicle at a plurality of respective times, operational data including a second plurality of data points indicative of a plurality of respective states of an operational parameter of the vehicle at a plurality of respective times, and synchronization data. The method also includes generating a virtual model of an event involving the vehicle using the stored data, at least by generating a first visual representation of the plurality of respective states of the external environment, generating a second visual representation of the plurality of respective states of the operational parameter, and using the synchronization data to cause the first visual representation to be displayed simultaneously with, and in a time-aligned manner with, the second visual representation.

Abstract: Some aspects of the disclosure relate to transmitting content over a network. For example, a device may determine that it is missing a content fragment from its cache, and may send a request for the content fragment. A network device may be configured to respond to such requests by transmitting the content fragment. In some instances, this may allow receiving devices to acquire the missing content fragment without the need to transmit a request for content.

Abstract: A virtual conferencing system is described which evaluates and selects participants for active participation based on one or more criteria.

Abstract: Methods and systems for routing data are disclosed. In one aspect, service management can be implemented on one or more computing devices located between at least one router and one or more nodes. The one or more computing devices can be a default gateway for a plurality of user devices. In another aspect, the disclosed methods and systems can use a tag in routing a data block (e.g., service data) via a predefined route. For example, a device can transmit a request for a tag to a network node for routing a data block via a predefined route. Upon receiving the request, the network node can allocate a tag and create an interface. The interface can be associated with the tag and communications between the network node and the device for routing the data block.

Abstract: A virtual conferencing system is described which implements an interactive timeline.

Abstract: A method includes receiving first sensor data representing information collected, during a first time period, by a sensor located on or in a vehicle configured to sense an environment external to the vehicle, storing the data in a memory, processing the data to determine a first set of one or more characteristics of the external environment, and determining, based on the first set of characteristics, a first risk indicator representing a risk of loss during the first time period. The method also includes receiving second sensor data representing information collected, during a second time period, by the sensor, storing the data in the memory, and processing the data to determine a second set of one or more characteristics of the external environment. The method also includes determining, based on the second set of characteristics, a second risk indicator representing a risk of loss during the second time period.

Abstract: A beverage can for carbonated soft drinks, beer, and other pressurized uses includes a drawn and ironed can body, a highly necked portion, and an relatively small end that is attached to the can body by a double seam.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring and using telemetry information in various ways. For example, a system that monitors telemetry information may include a user that gathers telemetry information of a device and transmits the information to a monitored room. A manager may join a monitored room and monitor the monitored room for particular types of telemetry information. In one example, a manager may determine whether a downstream device is experiencing a network problem, such as a low bitrate. A manager may also transmit commands to the player via the monitored room, which causes the downstream device to operate in accordance with the transmitted command. In one example, a manager may transmit a command that causes a player to decode a particular service.

Abstract: A virtual conferencing system is described for implementing breakout groups.

Abstract: A virtual conferencing system is described for implementing a speaker queue.

Abstract: A computing platform executing an application may receive a response to a request for opening a network port for utilization by the application from a computing platform distinct from the computing platform executing the application. The computing platform executing the application may determine whether to open the network port for utilization by the application based on the response to the request. In some embodiments, the application may invoke at least one call to an application program interface (API) of an operating system (OS) running on the computing platform executing the application, and the request may be generated responsive to the at least one call to the API of the OS.

Abstract: A method includes receiving and storing sensor data including a first plurality of data points indicative of a plurality of respective states of the environment external to a vehicle at a plurality of respective times, operational data including a second plurality of data points indicative of a plurality of respective states of an operational parameter of the vehicle at a plurality of respective times, and synchronization data. The method also includes generating an animated re-creation of an event involving the vehicle using the stored data, and causing the animated re-creation of the event to be displayed.

Abstract: The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitates monitoring a vehicle operator during the course of vehicle operation to determine whether the vehicle operator is in an emotionally impaired state (e.g., aggressive or agitated) and presenting appropriate stimuli (e.g., music or sound recordings) to the vehicle operator when impairment is detected. The vehicle operator, the environment surrounding the vehicle, or forces acting on the vehicle may be monitored using a variety of sensors, including optical sensors, accelerometers, or biometric sensors (e.g., skin conductivity, heart rate, or voice modulation). When the vehicle operator is determined to be in an emotionally impaired state, stimuli are selected to improve the emotional state of the vehicle operator. The selection is based on sensor data and data regarding prior responses of the vehicle operator to various stimuli. After selection, the stimuli are presented to the vehicle operator while monitoring continues.

Abstract: A beverage can end and container have a removable panel that is actuated by a tab. The tab is smaller than conventional full aperture ends but enables opening because of the lower pull force required smaller ends or scores formed in less malleable allows that conventional food can ends. A stay-on-tab is also provided.

Abstract: The above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by providing a filter medium for operating environments needing static electricity dissipation to help reduce ignition sources comprising: a substrate of non-woven felt including a polymeric fiber; a conductive scrim having a grid of conductive filaments adjacent to said substrate layer; and, a top layer of non-woven felt including a polymeric fiber and copolymer fiber blend having a melt temperature greater than 100° C. wherein said substrate layer, said conductive scrim and said top layer are manufactured into said filter medium by mechanical web formation.