Abstract: A method for providing multi-layer protection from faults for a power generation plant is provided. The method includes monitoring, via a system-level controller, one or more parameters at a first plurality of distributed generation resources. The method also includes implementing, via the system-level controller, a fault protection mode upon the one or more parameters of the first plurality of distributed generation resources exceeding a first threshold. Specifically, the fault protection mode includes implementing a time delay, and after the time delay, commanding, via the system-level controller, a trip of the first feeder breaker on a first feeder line. The method also includes exiting the fault protection mode when the one or more parameters of the first plurality of distributed generation resources are equal to or fall below the first threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a coupler for coupling a robotic arm to a surgical table having a table top on which a patient can be disposed. The coupler can include a first portion configured to couple to a surgical table and a second portion configured to couple to a robotic arm. The second portion may include a post that may translate into the first portion. The first portion may comprise a locking mechanism having one or more stages to constrain movement of the second portion relative to the first portion in six degrees of freedom. The coupler can thus provide secure coupling of the robotic arm to the surgical table.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods described herein relate to arm carts for transporting and securing a robotic arm to a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support having two joints that can be manipulated to move an arm into a position in which a coupler of the arm is engageable with a coupling site of a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support that is rotatable and translatable to permit movement of an attachment area for receiving and attaching a coupling site of a surgical table to a coupler attached to an arm. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support that releasably couples to a middle segment of the arm positioned at least two segments away from an end of the arm having a coupler for coupling to a coupling site of a surgical table.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: obtaining ideal delivery conditions associated with one or more food products; accumulating sensor data associated with a first food product, wherein the sensor data is obtained by at least one sensor which is coupled to a product container containing the first food product; analyzing the sensor data obtained by the at least one sensor associated with the first food product; identifying condition data associated with conditions in the product container containing the first food product; generating a food product history for the first food product including the condition data; comparing the food product history to the ideal delivery conditions for analyzing performance of entities involved in delivery of the first food product from an origin to a destination using at least the food product history, the condition data, and the ideal delivery conditions; and generating a report of results of the analysis.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device for use on an anterior surface of an eye including a treatment chamber defined at least in part by an anterior ring, a posterior ring, and an upper surface connecting the anterior ring and the posterior ring, the treatment chamber configured to transmit a force against the anterior surface of the eye; and a fixation chamber configured to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source and in fluid communication with the anterior surface of the eye. Related devices, systems, and methods are provided.

Abstract: A method for predicting a total minimum horizontal stress (?h) and a total maximum horizontal stress (?H) for an anisotropic formation may comprise: measuring Young's moduli parallel ±15° and perpendicular ±15° to a transverse isotropy plane of a horizontal core sample from the anisotropic subterranean formation; measuring Poisson's ratios parallel ±15° and perpendicular ±15° to the transverse isotropy plane of the horizontal core sample; inputting the measured Young's moduli and Poisson's ratios of the horizontal core sample into a 1-dimensional mechanical earth model (1-D MEM); and calculating, using the 1-D MEM, a predicted total minimum horizontal stress (?h) and a predicted total maximum horizontal stress (?H).

Abstract: An intraocular device for treating glaucoma comprising a treatment probe comprising a distal end region and a proximal end region, the distal end region including a distal end effector sized to penetrate the trabecular meshwork; an outer sheath surrounding at least the proximal end region of the treatment probe; and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to a proximal end of the treatment probe and configured to cause oscillatory movement of the proximal end of the treatment probe to vibrate the distal end effector and agitate intraocular tissue in contact with the distal end effector. Related devices, systems, and methods are provided.

Abstract: A method for predicting a total minimum horizontal stress (?h) and a total maximum horizontal stress (?H) for an anisotropic formation may comprise: measuring Young's moduli parallel ±15° and perpendicular ±15° to a transverse isotropy plane of a horizontal core sample from the anisotropic subterranean formation; measuring Poisson's ratios parallel ±15° and perpendicular ±15° to the transverse isotropy plane of the horizontal core sample; inputting the measured Young's moduli and Poisson's ratios of the horizontal core sample into a 1-dimensional mechanical earth model (1-D MEM); and calculating, using the 1-D MEM, a predicted total minimum horizontal stress (?h) and a predicted total maximum horizontal stress (?H).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: obtaining ideal delivery conditions associated with one or more food products; accumulating sensor data associated with a first food product, wherein the sensor data is obtained by at least one sensor which is coupled to a product container containing the first food product; analyzing the sensor data obtained by the at least one sensor associated with the first food product; identifying condition data associated with conditions in the product container containing the first food product; generating a food product history for the first food product including the condition data; comparing the food product history to the ideal delivery conditions for analyzing performance of entities involved in delivery of the first food product from an origin to a destination using at least the food product history, the condition data, and the ideal delivery conditions; and generating a report of results of the analysis.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a coupler for coupling a robotic arm to a surgical table having a table top on which a patient can be disposed. The coupler can include a first portion configured to couple to a surgical table and a second portion configured to couple to a robotic arm. The second portion may include a post that may translate into the first portion. The first portion may comprise a locking mechanism having one or more stages to constrain movement of the second portion relative to the first portion in six degrees of freedom. The coupler can thus provide secure coupling of the robotic arm to the surgical table.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods described herein relate to arm carts for transporting and securing a robotic arm to a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support having two joints that can be manipulated to move an arm into a position in which a coupler of the arm is engageable with a coupling site of a surgical table. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support that is rotatable and translatable to permit movement of an attachment area for receiving and attaching a coupling site of a surgical table to a coupler attached to an arm. In some embodiments, an arm cart may include an arm support that releasably couples to a middle segment of the arm positioned at least two segments away from an end of the arm having a coupler for coupling to a coupling site of a surgical table.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating a report about a food product delivery process, according to one embodiment, includes receiving status information about a product container that contains a food product at different times as the product container travels from an origin to a destination. The status information includes sensor-derived conditions in the product container including at least temperature. The status information is stored. The performance of entities involved in delivery of the food product are analyzed relative to ideal handling or process conditions for the type of food product from the origin to the destination using the status information. A report of results of the analysis is output.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing a food delivery process, according to one embodiment, includes receiving a food product history for each type of food product stored in each of a plurality of product containers. At least one of the food products is predestined for a first destination that is different than a second destination of another of the food products. Each food product history includes: an expiration date of the associated food product, storage time information, storage condition information, and temperature history. The food product history is used to determine a prioritized delivery scheme for the product containers. The prioritized delivery scheme is sent to an individual transporting the product containers and/or to a dispatcher.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing a product delivery process, according to one embodiment, includes receiving status information about a product container that contains a food product. The status information includes sensor-derived conditions of the product container including at least a temperature in the product container. Preferred ranges for the conditions of the product container are determined based on a profile associated with the food product stored therein. A determination is also made as to whether the received conditions from the product container are within the preferred ranges. A command is sent in response to determining that at least one of the received conditions is and/or has been outside the preferred range associated therewith for a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: In one general embodiment, an article of manufacture includes an objective reference having at least two optical references. The optical references are selected from a group consisting of: a non-human-visible mark, a ruler, a spaced grid, a color calibration area, an area of reflectivity, a texture, and a pattern. In at other general embodiment, a method includes receiving an image of a product and an objective reference having at least two optical references. The optical references are selected from a group consisting of: a non-human-visible mark, a ruler, a spaced grid, a color calibration area, an area of reflectivity, a texture, and a pattern. The product is evaluated by comparing the product in the image to the optical references in the image.

Abstract: A system for routing a food product using an image of the food product, according to one embodiment, includes a processor and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the processor to receive an image of a food product, receive an environmental condition on or near the food product. evaluate the food product using the image and the environmental condition and determine a delivery destination for the food product based at least in part on the evaluation of the food product.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes receiving, over a network, one or more sensor-recorded data elements related to information selected from the group consisting of: product identification, condition associated with a consumer product at a particular time and/or place, location associated with the consumer product at the particular time and/or place, and current state associated with a consumer product at a particular time and/or place. The received data elements are used to create or update an entry for the payload of a transaction in a blockchain. The entry is sent for recording as a transaction in a specified blockchain ledger.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for routing a food product using an image of the food product, according to one embodiment, includes receiving an image of a food product, receiving an environmental condition on or near the food product, evaluating the food product using the image and the environmental condition, and determining a delivery destination for the food product based at least in part on the evaluation of the food product.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for routing a food product using images of the food product, according to one embodiment, includes receiving images of a food product taken at different points of a supply chain of the food product. An environmental condition on and/or near the food product at at least some of the different points of the supply chain is also received. The environmental condition includes at least temperature. Photo analytics are performed on the images to interpret the images. The food product is evaluated using interpretations of the image and the environmental conditions for determining a characteristic of the food product selected from the group of characteristics consisting of: a quality of the food product and a shelf life of the food product. A delivery destination for the food product is determined based at least in part on the evaluation of the food product.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for evaluating a food product using images of the food product, according to one embodiment, includes receiving images of a food product taken at different points of a supply chain of the food product. An environmental condition near or on the food product at at least some of the different points of the supply chain is also received. Photo analytics are performed on the images to interpret the images and changes over time of the food product included in the images. The food product is evaluated using the image interpretations and the environmental conditions for determining a characteristic of the food product selected from the group of characteristics consisting of: a quality of the food product and a remaining shelf life of the food product. An action is taken based at least in part on the evaluation of the food product.