Abstract: A computing device facilitates selection of (i) a data-object currency for a data object of a construction project and (ii) an exchange rate for converting between the data-object currency and a project currency. Based on project-level currency settings and permissions information, currency options from which a given user is permitted to select a data-object currency for the data object are identified and presented for selection. After selection of the data-object currency, based on the permissions information and information about the data object, exchange rate options from which the given user is permitted to select an exchange rate for converting between the data-object currency and the project currency are identified and presented for selection. After selection of the exchange rate, cost values for line items of the data object are converted from the data-object currency to the project currency using the exchange rate and dynamically updated based on cost value modifications.

Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive, via a client station, a user request to create a financial data object for a given construction project; (ii) cause the client station to present, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a set of one or more currency options for the financial data object; (iii) receive an indication that a first currency has been selected for the financial data object; (iv) based at least on a user permission level, determine a set of one or more exchange rate options for converting from the first currency to a second currency; (v) cause the client station to present the determined set of one or more exchange rate options; and (vi) create the financial data object, wherein the created financial data object includes data indicating (1) the first currency and (2) a given one of the set of one or more exchange rate options.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to receive a request to create a new change event for a construction project; obtain a set of initial information about the new change event; evaluate the set of initial information using predictive analytics and thereby predict one or more scopes of work that are likely implicated by the new change event, wherein each of the one or more scopes of work comprises a category of work activity and an estimated cost of performing the work activity; cause a client station to present the one or more scopes of work that are likely implicated by the new change event; receive data indicating that the user has selected at least one given scope of work from the one or more scopes of work; and create a data item that represents the new change event and includes data defining the at least one given scope of work.

Abstract: An agricultural planting implement includes a first wing toolbar configured to support a first set of row units and a second wing toolbar configured to support a second set of row units. The agricultural planting implement also includes a connection assembly having at least one arm pivotally coupling the second wing toolbar to the first wing toolbar. The at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the first wing toolbar and non-pivotally coupled to the second wing toolbar. In addition, the connection assembly includes an actuator configured to drive the second wing toolbar to rotate upwardly relative to the first wing toolbar from a working position to a transport position. The actuator is also configured to urge the second wing toolbar downwardly toward a soil surface while the second wing toolbar is in the working position.

Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive, via a client station, a user request to create a financial data object for a given construction project; (ii) cause the client station to present, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a set of one or more currency options for the financial data object; (iii) receive an indication that a first currency has been selected for the financial data object; (iv) based at least on a user permission level, determine a set of one or more exchange rate options for converting from the first currency to a second currency; (v) cause the client station to present the determined set of one or more exchange rate options; and (vi) create the financial data object, wherein the created financial data object includes data indicating (1) the first currency and (2) a given one of the set of one or more exchange rate options.

Abstract: A smart fall arrest system is provided and includes a fall arrest device and an intelligent module fixed to the fall arrest device. The intelligent module includes a range finder, a user alert device, a processor and an accelerometer module. The processor is configured to determine a vertical clearance distance underlying a worksite based on signals from the range finder and the accelerometer module, the processor determines if the fall arrest device is appropriate and if the anchor point selected for connecting the fall arrest device is at an appropriate height.

Abstract: A smart fall arrest system (30) is provided and includes a fall arrest device (32) and an intelligent module (34) fixed to the fall arrest device (32). The intelligent module includes a range finder (42), a user alert device (44), a processor (46) and an accelerometer module (50). The processor (46) is configured to determine a vertical clearance distance underlying a worksite based on signals from the range finder (42) and the accelerometer module (50), the processor determines if the fall arrest device (32) is appropriate and if the anchor point selected for connecting the fall arrest device (32) is at an appropriate height.

Abstract: A smart fall arrest system (30) is provided and includes a fall arrest device (32) and an intelligent module (34) fixed to the fall arrest device (32). The intelligent module includes a range finder (42), a user alert device (44), a processor (46) and an accelerometer module (50). The processor (46) is configured to determine a vertical clearance distance underlying a worksite based on signals from the range finder (42) and the accelerometer module (50), the processor determines if the fall arrest device (32) is appropriate and if the anchor point selected for connecting the fall arrest device (32) is at an appropriate height.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston (1), comprising a ring carrier (2) and a glass piston (3) for observing processes in a combustion chamber (B) of an internal combustion engine, wherein the glass piston (3) is placed upon the ring carrier (2) and is securely connected thereto in the region of an inner casing surface (8) of the ring carrier (2). In order to avoid overly high heat strain in the glass piston (3), the glass piston (3) is connected to the ring carrier (2) via at least one form-fit connection (20), and preferably via a force-fit connection (30).

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston (1), comprising a ring carrier (2) and a glass piston (3) for observing processes in a combustion chamber (B) of an internal combustion engine, wherein the glass piston (3) is placed upon the ring carrier (2) and is securely connected thereto in the region of an inner casing surface (8) of the ring carrier (2). In order to avoid overly high heat strain in the glass piston (3), the glass piston (3) is connected to the ring carrier (2) via at least one form-fit connection (20), and preferably via a force-fit connection (30).

Abstract: The present invention provides pads and padding systems for use in protective helmets, and particularly ballistic helmets. Generally, the pad includes a first, outer layer which provides substantial impact resistance and a second, inner layer which provides cushioning and comfort. The pad does not require the use of a moisture-proof, non-perforated, encapsulating layer since both layers provide little resistance to fluid flow. The pad may also include a cover made of moisture-wicking material.

Abstract: A system for selling digital media, comprising: a content server for providing a master source of digital content to the system; a retail server for maintaining a local cache of popular content, and for packaging content; a license server for maintaining licenses for each piece of digital content wherein the license server issues new licenses to the retail server at the time of sale and issues subsequent licenses to a consumer for extending content usage; a plug-in for accessing digital content in a single click; and a media tablet for providing a consumer interface for exploring the digital content of the system, the media tablet comprising an interface for connection by a portable device for content transfer; means for accepting payment; and means for interacting with the retail server.

Abstract: A system for sampling content and presenting targeted marketing and advertising content, comprising: a sample/advertising server; a retail server receiving sample content from the sample server; media sample tablets for receiving sample content and targeted advertising content for display to a user; and means for collecting data from users.

Abstract: A projectile resistant device for use in armor includes a ceramic component; and at least a first component adhered to the ceramic component on at least one side thereof. Preferably the first component is a woven carbon fabric that is adhered to the back surface of the ceramic component. The projectile resistant device can further include at least a second component adhered to the front surface of the ceramic component. The second component preferably comprises a woven carbon fabric. The projectile resistant device can also include a retention layer adhered to the front surface of the second component. At least a portion of the retention layer extends around the edges of the second component, the ceramic component, and the first component and is adhered to the back surface of the first component. Preferably the retention layer is a woven fiberglass.

Abstract: A projectile resistant device for use in armor includes a ceramic component; and at least a first component adhered to the ceramic component on at least one side thereof Preferably the first component is a woven carbon fabric that is adhered to the back surface of the ceramic component. The projectile resistant device can further include at least a second component adhered to the front surface of the ceramic component. The second component preferably comprises a woven carbon fabric. The projectile resistant device can also include a retention layer adhered to the front surface of the second component. At least a portion of the retention layer extends around the edges of the second component, the ceramic component, and the first component and is adhered to the back surface of the first component. Preferably the retention layer is a woven fiberglass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining a composite ferro-electric material, consisting of the following stages: particles of a ferro-electric compound are covered with a dielectric layer; a dense composite material is formed by sintering the covered particles. The invention is characterized in that in the covering stage the particles of the ferro-electric compound are brought into contact with a fluid containing at least one solvent and a precursor of the dielectric compound, said fluid being pressurized.

Abstract: The present invention provides pads and padding systems for use in protective helmets, and particularly ballistic helmets. Generally, the pad includes a first, outer layer which provides substantial impact resistance and a second, inner layer which provides cushioning and comfort. The pad does not require the use of a moisture-proof, non-perforated, encapsulating layer since both layers provide little resistance to fluid flow. The pad may also include a cover made of moisture-wicking material.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite panel includes the steps of supplying a material to a forming station, supplying a dry additive to the material at the forming station, producing a mat comprising the material and the additive, and applying heat and pressure to the mat to produce a composite panel. An apparatus for forming a composite panel includes a reservoir of raw material and at least one forming station configured to form a mat of the raw material. A dry material dispensing assembly introduces an additive to the forming station, and press applies heat and pressure to transform the mat into a panel.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for monitoring an electrical power or current consuming device. In the method for monitoring a first time point at which a current value for current passing through the consuming device exceeds a first current threshold value and/or a second time point at which the current value drops below a second current threshold value is first measured. Then first time point and/or the second time point are compared with each other or with other variables, especially a starting time for a control signal for controlling the consuming device, to establish plausiblity.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for monitoring an electrical power or current consuming device. In the method for monitoring a first time point at which a current value for current passing through the consuming device exceeds a first current threshold value and/or a second time point at which the current value drops below a second current threshold value is first measured. Then first time point and/or the second time point are compared with each other or with other variables, especially a starting time for a control signal for controlling the consuming device, to establish plausiblity.