Abstract: A thermal management assembly may implement cooling techniques to cool at least a portion of a computer system with one or more cooling systems. The techniques may include using a thermal management assembly in fluid communication with the cooling system(s) to supply fluid from at least one of the cooling systems to at least a portion of the computer system. The techniques may also or instead include using a first thermal coupling to transfer thermal energy between the first cooling system and the computer system and a second thermal coupling to transfer thermal energy between the second cooling system and the computer system. Cooling a computer system using the cooling techniques described herein lowers an operating temperature of the computer system thereby mitigating heat related computer failure.

Abstract: A thermal management assembly may implement cooling techniques to cool at least a portion of a computer system with one or more cooling systems. The techniques may include using a thermal management assembly in fluid communication with the cooling system(s) to supply fluid from at least one of the cooling systems to at least a portion of the computer system. The techniques may also or instead include using a first thermal coupling to transfer thermal energy between the first cooling system and the computer system and a second thermal coupling to transfer thermal energy between the second cooling system and the computer system. Cooling a computer system using the cooling techniques described herein lowers an operating temperature of the computer system thereby mitigating heat related computer failure.

Abstract: A thermal management assembly may implement cooling techniques to cool at least a portion of a computer system with one or more cooling systems. The techniques may include using a thermal management assembly in fluid communication with the cooling system(s) to supply fluid from at least one of the cooling systems to at least a portion of the computer system. The techniques may also or instead include using a first thermal coupling to transfer thermal energy between the first cooling system and the computer system and a second thermal coupling to transfer thermal energy between the second cooling system and the computer system. Cooling a computer system using the cooling techniques described herein lowers an operating temperature of the computer system thereby mitigating heat related computer failure.

Abstract: A thermal management system may include a cabin heating and cooling system configured to control temperature in a vehicle cabin. The cabin heating and cooling system may include a cabin refrigerant circuit including a cabin refrigerant cycle configured to cool air. The thermal management system may also include an auxiliary heating and cooling system including an auxiliary coolant circuit, and the auxiliary coolant circuit may be in flow communication with an auxiliary device of the vehicle. The thermal management system may also include a chiller in flow communication with the cabin refrigerant circuit and the auxiliary coolant circuit. The chiller may be configured to exchange thermal energy between the cabin refrigerant circuit and the auxiliary coolant circuit. The thermal management system may also include a powertrain heating and cooling system including a powertrain coolant conduit configured to be in flow communication with an electric machine.

Abstract: A handheld operation device includes a casing, a plurality of counterweight blocks and a counterweight module. The counterweight module is disposed on the casing. The counterweight module includes a base and a block plate. The block plate covers the base. One of the base and the block plate is capable of rotating with respect to the casing. The base has a plurality of accommodating recesses. The block plate has a broken hole formed thereon. One of the accommodating recesses is exposed in the broken hole such that one of the counterweight blocks is capable of passing through the broken hole and then being disposed in the accommodating recess.

Abstract: A handheld operation device includes a casing, a plurality of counterweight blocks and a counterweight module. The counterweight module is disposed on the casing. The counterweight module includes a base and a block plate. The block plate covers the base. One of the base and the block plate is capable of rotating with respect to the casing. The base has a plurality of accommodating recesses. The block plate has a broken hole formed thereon. One of the accommodating recesses is exposed in the broken hole such that one of the counterweight blocks is capable of passing through the broken hole and then being disposed in the accommodating recess.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating test scripts for testing an IVR from an IVR's voice-capable markup language application. The test scripts can be generated directly from the voice-capable markup language application, from a product which provides a graphical representation of the IVR from the IVR's voice-capable markup language application, or a grid can be used to represent the tags within the voice-capable markup language application and a test script generated from the grid. Additionally, a virtual telephone caller system is provided to test the IVR of a contact center, wherein the virtual telephone caller system operates with voice-capable markup language software scripts.

Abstract: Compositions useful for the reduction of the formation of benzene in beverages containing ascorbic acid in the presence of certain transition metals utilize a blend of aqueous solutions of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, in an approximate 50%/50% by weight solution. A method for reducing the formation of benzene in such beverages includes adding the blend to the beverage. Methods for reducing the degradation of sorbate solutions during storage using the compositions and for accelerating the formation of benzene are provided.

Abstract: A method for reducing the growth of organisms in beverages and food items intended for mammalian consumption utilizes food grade antimicrobials of a blend of an aqueous solution of sodium benzoate and an aqueous solution of potassium sorbate that can be added to beverages and food items which have a light taste or fragrance and to which antimicrobials with a strong taste or odor are not acceptable.

Abstract: An multimedia synchronization services system has been provided that can synchronize input actions and test data measurements associated with activities of a client/server computer system. The system can be applied to virtual test systems coupled to a contact center to provide time latency measurements between input actions to the calling center and resulting contact center functions.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating test scripts for testing an IVR from an IVR's voice-capable markup language application. The test scripts can be generated directly from the voice-capable markup language application, from a product which provides a graphical representation of the IVR from the IVR's voice-capable markup language application, or a grid can be used to represent the tags within the voice-capable markup language application and a test script generated from the grid. Additionally, a virtual telephone caller system is provided to test the IVR of a contact center, wherein the virtual telephone caller system operates with voice-capable markup language software scripts.

Abstract: A method for retrofitting tools such as curling irons with identifying indicia, and a device and kit for implementing the method. The device consists of a cap that carries identifying indicia in the form of a selected color or combination of colors, letters and/or numbers, pattern, shape, or the like. The kit includes a plurality of such caps (all preferably carrying the same indicia), instructions for installing the caps on a tool, and (optionally) adapters for installing the caps on differently-sized handles.

Abstract: A system and method of delivering remotely ordered consumer items including recording a current purchase order of the consumer; scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item; selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page; aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; bundling the aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and/or retaining the items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An on-line method for the continuous generation of alkali metal salts includes continuously reacting a source of acidity, a liquid having a low pH value, with a source of alkalinity, a liquid having a high pH value, while continuously monitoring an electrical parameter of the resultant in salt which is indicative of its pH value. The monitored value is used to adjust the relative flow rates of the input liquids so as to dynamically maintain the pH value of the resultant salt within a predetermined range. In the apparatus, the input liquids can be continuously supplied to a reacting element and the conductance of the resultant salt monitored for purposes of providing feedback control signals to adjust one or more flow rates.

Abstract: An on-line method for the continuous generation of alkali metal salts includes continuously reacting a source of acidity, a liquid having a low pH value, with a source of alkalinity, a liquid having a high pH value, while continuously monitoring an electrical parameter of the resultant in salt which is indicative of its pH value. The monitored value is used to adjust the relative flow rates of the input liquids so as to dynamically maintain the pH value of the resultant salt within a predetermined range. In an apparatus, the input liquids can be continuously supplied to a reacting element and the conductance of the resultant salt monitored for purposes of providing feedback control signals to adjust one or more flow rates.