Abstract: A method and system for configuring a model of a process. A model of a process is provided, which follows a particular sequence. Such a model includes a plurality of component sub-models, wherein each component sub-model among the component sub-models includes one or more input variables and one or more output variables. Such a method and system also generally includes automatically assigning one or more output variables to one or more input variables based on information associated with the particular sequence of the process.

Abstract: A method and system for configuring a model of a process. A model of a process is provided, which follows a particular sequence. Such a model includes a plurality of component sub-models, wherein each component sub-model among the component sub-models includes one or more input variables and one or more output variables. Such a method and system also generally includes automatically assigning one or more output variables to one or more input variables based on information associated with the particular sequence of the process.

Abstract: A waste collection apparatus which includes multiple integrally attached waste collection receptacles. A first waste collection receptacle is intended for the collection of kitchen waste within a first refuse bin, and a second waste collection receptacle is intended for the shredding of paper and cardboard waste and the collection of the shredded waste within a second refuse bin. The inventive waste collection apparatus facilitates a separation of waste to be shredded and waste not to be shredded. The use of various features such as electrical switches and/or opposing lids may be employed to prevent the dropping or placing of undesired waste into the shredder.

Abstract: A hand held electronic data device which may conveniently be clipped onto a belt loop, purse strap, keychain, hook, or the like. The device includes a housing having a substantially planar base and a substantially planar carabiner clip assembly which is unitary with the base. A data input component is present on an exterior surface of the base. This data input component is capable inputting data and/or function commands into a microprocessor which is contained within the housing. A data display is also present on another portion of the exterior surface of the base, which data display serves to visually display data from the microprocessor.