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 method, implemented in an electronic processing system that includes a memory and one or more processors, includes receiving, at the electronic processing system, sensor data representing information collected by a sensor (i) located on or in a first vehicle and (ii) configured to sense an environment external to the first vehicle, storing the received sensor data in the memory, and determining, via the one or more processors and based on the stored sensor data, an identifying characteristic of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle.

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 full aperture beverage end has a center panel, a countersink surrounding the centre panel, a main score arranged in proximity to the countersink to define a removable aperture panel and a vent score. The beverage end is adapted for use with products that are pressurized to over 30 psi (200 kPa) when opened, and during opening the vent score is adapted to sever first, controlling the pressure differential between the external surface and internal surface of the centre panel, thereby allowing the main score to tear in a controlled and reliable manner.

Abstract: A beverage can end has a vent (40) that includes a button (50). The vent is actuated by downward force of a pull tab (70) that is transmitted to the vent score (42) through the button. The center panel (18) includes beads.

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

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

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

Abstract: A filter media is generally described including an upstream layer of a nonwoven fiber having a denier between about 5.0 and 7.0 and a weight of between about 3.0 and 5.0 opsy, optionally a scrim, and a cap layer of a fiber having a denier between about 0.1 and 5.0, and a weight between about 2.0 and 4.0 opsy carried by the upstream layer and disposed downstream from the upstream layer. The upstream layer, scrim and cap layer can have a weight of about 4.0 opsy, 2.0 opsy and 3.0 opsy respectively. A downstream layer can be disposed between the upstream layer and the cap layer.

Abstract: A beverage can end has a vent that includes a button. The vent is actuated by downward force of a pull tab that is transmitted to the vent score through the button.

Abstract: A full aperture beverage end has a center panel, a countersink surrounding the centre panel, a main score arranged in proximity to the countersink to define a removable aperture panel and a vent score. The beverage end is adapted for use with products that are pressurized to over 30 psi (200 kPa) when opened, and during opening the vent score is adapted to sever first, controlling the pressure differential between the external surface and internal surface of the centre panel, thereby allowing the main score to tear in a controlled and reliable manner.

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

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