Abstract: A pulse sensor is capable of measuring a pulse rate of a wearer at a peripheral artery. In an embodiment, the pulse sensor includes a magnet supported to move responsive to an arterial pulse and a magnetometer configured to detect changes in a magnetic field produced by the magnet. The magnet may include a plurality of ferromagnetic particles disposed in or on a flexible substrate configured to be held adjacent to human skin subject to arterial palpation and a magnetic sensor configured to sense movement of the ferromagnetic particles. A system and method may measure hydration includes using a pulse sensor to measure pulse rate and modulation. The wearer is prompted when the pulse rate and pulse modulation indicate a response to dehydration of the wearer.

Abstract: A system provides an immutable record of human creative output as one or more secure disclosure threads. The immutable record may be stored on a blockchain. Addresses to the data corresponding to the one or more secure disclosure threads may be encrypted and stored on a blockchain. The immutable record and the addresses to the data may be stored on the same blockchain. The immutable record and the addresses to the data may be stored on different blockchains.

Abstract: A burner includes a flame sensor configured to detect at least one of permittivity, capacitance, or resistance across a flame region. The permittivity, capacitance, or resistance is used to determine the presence or absence of the flame in a combustion system. A combustion system supports a combustion reaction. The combustion system utilizes a combustion sensor, and optionally a plasma generator to stabilize the combustion reaction. A controller receives sensor signals from the combustion sensor and controls the plasma generator to stabilize the combustion reaction responsive to the sensor signals. The plasma generator stabilizes the combustion reaction by generating a plasma.

Abstract: A computer method for licensing proprietary rights using a blockchain includes displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) to a first user representing a first enterprise. The GUI includes a selection object for selecting one item from one or more standard proprietary rights agreements. The computer method receives, into a server computer from the first user via the GUI, a selection of one of the one or more standard proprietary rights agreements for making a proprietary rights agreement with a second enterprise, and provides, via the GUI, an executable electronic document corresponding to the selected proprietary rights agreement to a user having signature authority representing the first enterprise and to a user having signature authority representing the second enterprise.

Abstract: A system for measuring a fuel-oxidant equivalence ratio includes at least one wall defining a gas volume including fuel and air. A gas ionization source is configured to cause a formation of ions in the gas. A power supply is configured to output a time-varying voltage. A first electrode is disposed in the gas volume, operatively coupled to the power supply, and configured to carry the time-varying voltage. A second electrode is arranged to operatively couple to a signal output by the first electrode after the signal passes through the gas volume. Characteristics of the received signal indicate the fuel-oxidant equivalence ratio.

Abstract: A computer method for secure transfer of a blockchain token representing an interest in a proprietary rights asset includes displaying at least summary information corresponding to a proprietary rights asset to a user on an electronic display according to a user interface. The computer method includes receiving, from the user via the user interface, an order to exchange a first quantity of cryptographic currency held by the user at a user wallet memory address for a second quantity of asset tokens representing at least a fractional interest in the proprietary rights asset, writing data corresponding to a pending transfer of the second quantity of asset tokens to the user wallet address, and receiving data corresponding to the first quantity of cryptographic currency into a transaction wallet memory address.

Abstract: A low emissions modular flare stack includes a plurality of flare stack burner modules, each including a main fuel source configured to selectively deliver a main fuel stream for dilution by a flow of combustion air, a main igniter configured to cause ignition of the main fuel stream emitted from the main fuel source, a distal flame holder configured to hold a combustion reaction supported by the main fuel stream when the distal flame holder is at or above a predetermined temperature, and a pre-heating apparatus configured to pre-heat the distal flame holder to the predetermined temperature. The low emissions modular flare stack includes a common combustion air source configured to provide combustion air to each of the plurality of flare stack burner modules, and a wall encircling all of the plurality of flare stack burner modules, the wall being configured to laterally contain combustion products corresponding to all of the plurality of flare stack burner modules.

Abstract: A computer method for tokenizing a natural resource includes receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), data corresponding to proof of natural resource rights to explore for, produce, mine, and/or harvest a natural resource in a specified region by a first party. The method includes receiving, via the GUI, a digital signature from a first party assigning at least a portion of the natural resource rights to a first quantity of distributed ledger tokens. The method includes issuing, with the server computer, the first quantity of distributed ledger tokens, each of the distributed ledger tokens carrying a smart contract entitling the bearer to a fractional amount of the at least a portion of the natural resource rights and crediting, with the server computer, a second quantity of the issued distributed ledger tokens to the first party.

Abstract: A computer method for administering a commodity material transaction includes receiving a proof of ownership of a distinguishable instance of a commodity material, generating a smart contract representing ownership of the commodity material, issuing electronic tokens corresponding to ownership of the distinguishable instance of the commodity material, and transferring at least a portion of the electronic tokens to a first user wallet. The computer method may include receiving, via a first graphical user interface (GUI) from a seller, an ask price for a distinguishable instance of the commodity material, denominated in a first currency, and receiving, via a second GUI from a buyer, a bid price for the quantity of the commodity material, denominated in a second currency. The computer method includes determining that the ask price and the bid price meet a match criterion.

Abstract: A burner system and a retrofit flame control system for an existing burner system are disclosed. The burner system may include burner components, electrodynamic components, and a data interface. The data interface may receive a command for controlling the burner components and prepare a command for controlling the electrodynamic components at least partially based on the command for controlling the burner components.

Abstract: A sinus treatment device and methods of operating the sinus treatment device that include an enhanced conductive tip and at least one return electrode are disclosed.

Abstract: A burner includes a porous flame holder configured to support a combustion reaction to achieve a very low output of oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

Abstract: A computer method for presenting official information about a proprietary rights asset includes presenting summary information about the proprietary rights asset via a user interface on an electronic display and receiving a graphical command from a user via the user interface to obtain detailed information about the proprietary rights asset. The graphical command to obtain detailed information causes a computer memory, e.g. in the form of a blockchain, to be decrypted. The decrypted information includes one or more pointers to an external resource such as a government patent and/or trademark office.

Abstract: A combustion system includes a distal flame holder, a pilot fuel distributor, a main fuel distributor, an oxidant source, an array of sensors, and a controller. The oxidant source outputs an oxidant. The pilot fuel distributor supports a pilot flame configured to preheat the distal flame holder by outputting a pilot fuel at least when the combustion system is in a preheating state. The main fuel source outputs a main fuel in the standard operating state. The distal flame holder is configured to support a combustion reaction of the main fuel and the oxidant in the standard operating state. The sensors are configured to sense parameters of the pilot flame and the distal flame holder and to output sensor signals to the controller. The controller executes software instructions that include adjusting the flow of the main fuel, the pilot fuel, and the oxidant responsive to the sensor signals.

Abstract: A team sport training system is configured to provide an immersive simulation of at least a portion of an opponent team play responsive to real actions of a player.

Abstract: A computer method and system for automated storage and retrieval of data utilizes blockchain technology to enhance security and efficiency of data storage and access. When a data object is stored in a data storage system, a corresponding storage address is written onto a blockchain. When the data object is to be retrieved, the storage address is read from the blockchain and the data object is retrieved from the storage location.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices and methods for improving operation of a combustion system. According to various embodiments disclosed herein, a prefabricated integrated combustion assembly is disclosed that may be installed into a combustion chamber of a combustion system. The combustion system may be a new combustion system that is being manufactured or a conventional combustion system that is being retrofitted.

Abstract: A microcurrent treatment device includes an adaptive trigger circuit configured to dynamically determine a triggering threshold for applying a therapeutic microcurrent via a treatment electrode to a nerve node on a person's face for treatment of a sinus condition.

Abstract: A handheld sinus treatment device provides sinus relief treatment to a user. The handheld sinus treatment device includes a wireless receiver configured to receive wireless signals including control data from a handheld personal electronic device. The user positions a treatment electrode of the handheld sinus treatment device at a treatment location on the user's face corresponding to a sinus nerve node. The handheld sinus treatment device provides electrical sinus treatment stimulation in accordance with the control data.

Abstract: A team sport training system is configured to provide an immersive simulation of at least a portion of an opponent team play responsive to real actions of a player.