Abstract: A system is disclosed which integrates physical system conditions and multiple DER ownership models, and provides a bridge between DSM and wholesale/utility supply and demand to operate a market which sites and utilizes assets optimally. The DSM is technology agnostic, subject to business rules, and is focused on generating reductions in just and reasonable grid costs by assigning value based on granular location- and time-specific valuations.

Abstract: A process for producing semiconductor nanocrystal cores, core-shell, core-buffer-shell, and multiple layer systems is disclosed. The process involves a non-coordinating solvent and in situ surfactant generation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for identifying optical storage media comprising: means for capturing an image of an identification ring disposed upon an optical media disc; means for unwrapping the ring to form a flat band; means for searching of the flat band to locate a full string of symbols or characters; means for segmenting the string into individual symbols or characters; means for identifying problem symbols or characters associated with the individual symbol or character; and means for checking each individual symbol or character to determine an acceptable symbol or character and comparing the individual symbol or character to both the acceptable symbol or character and the associated problem symbol or character to determine which is a closer match.