Abstract: An object detection system for use in residential or commercial buildings includes a housing for retaining a camera, a radar antenna, and an actuator. The camera has a first field of view, and the radar antenna has a second field of view. The actuator is configured to selectively move the camera. The system further includes computer memory and a processor in data communication with the camera, the radar antenna, the actuator, and the computer memory. The processor, using programming contained in the computer memory, causes the camera to move based on camera position data and data from the radar antenna.

Abstract: A two-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an insert received into a container opening and a closure body including a dispensing spout and a hinged cap. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container. A tamper-evident tear strip is integrally formed with the closure body. The insert and the closure body including mating helical ramps which cooperate to insure that the insert remains installed within the container neck when the closure body is removed after purchase.

Abstract: A two-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an insert received into a container opening and a closure body including a dispensing spout and a hinged cap. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container. A tamper-evident tear strip is integrally formed with the closure body. The insert and the closure body including mating helical ramps which cooperate to insure that the insert remains installed within the container neck when the closure body is removed after purchase.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a system that analyzes customers' AMI load curves, identifies evening peak users as defined by their load curves, and provides Energy Efficiency (EE) advice related to their periods of high use. For example, identified high evening users can be sent an email with normative comparisons on evening load use, along with tips to reduce energy usage. Other aspects relate to the additional targets/communications. Aspects of the subject technology relate to categorizing a user's energy consumption tendencies based on a user's load curve and providing customized content based on the user's category. By taking into consideration the user's actual energy consumption patterns, the system may be able to provide more relevant content to the user.

Abstract: An object detection system for use in residential or commercial buildings includes a housing for retaining a camera, a radar antenna, and an actuator. The camera has a first field of view, and the radar antenna has a second field of view. The actuator is configured to selectively move the camera. The system further includes computer memory and a processor in data communication with the camera, the radar antenna, the actuator, and the computer memory. The processor, using programming contained in the computer memory, causes the camera to move based on camera position data and data from the radar antenna.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a system that analyzes customers' AMI load curves, identifies evening peak users as defined by their load curves, and provides Energy Efficiency (EE) advice related to their periods of high use. For example, identified high evening users can be sent an email with normative comparisons on evening load use, along with tips to reduce energy usage. Other aspects relate to the additional targets/communications. Aspects of the subject technology relate to categorizing a user's energy consumption tendencies based on a user's load curve and providing customized content based on the user's category. By taking into consideration the user's actual energy consumption patterns, the system may be able to provide more relevant content to the user.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a system that analyzes customers' AMI load curves, identifies evening peak users as defined by their load curves, and provides Energy Efficiency (EE) advice related to their periods of high use. For example, identified high evening users can be sent an email with normative comparisons on evening load use, along with tips to reduce energy usage. Other aspects relate to additional targets/communications. Aspects of the subject technology relate to categorizing a user's energy consumption tendencies based on a user's load curve and providing customized content based on the user's category. By taking into consideration the user's actual energy consumption patterns, the system may be able to provide more relevant content to the user.

Abstract: Notification techniques for reducing energy usage include detecting a weather event for a location of at least one consumer, determining, based on the weather event, at least one modified behavior to reduce energy usage for the at least one consumer, and providing a notification to the at least one consumer regarding the at least one modified behavior for the weather event.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes steps for identifying a plurality of similar users that are similar to a target user, and providing a notification to the target user, the notification comprising a suggested action for the target user. In certain aspects, a method of the subject technology can further include steps for providing comparison information to the target user, wherein the comparison information includes participation information regarding participation for the plurality of similar users, with respect to the suggested action.

Abstract: The subject technology provides for identifying a set of similar users. Energy usage data is retrieved for the set of similar users. Next, based at least on the retrieved energy usage data, a comparison of energy usage of each user in the set of similar users is performed. Based on the comparison of energy usage, at least one user is selected from the set of similar users to include in a campaign. A target for energy usage is then identified for the at least one user.

Abstract: Notification techniques for reducing energy usage include detecting a weather event for a location of at least one consumer, determining, based on the weather event, at least one modified behavior to reduce energy usage for the at least one consumer, and providing a notification to the at least one consumer regarding the at least one modified behavior for the weather event.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a system that analyzes customers' AMI load curves, identifies evening peak users as defined by their load curves, and provides Energy Efficiency (EE) advice related to their periods of high use. For example, identified high evening users can be sent an email with normative comparisons on evening load use, along with tips to reduce energy usage. Other aspects relate to additional targets/communications. Aspects of the subject technology relate to categorizing a user's energy consumption tendencies based on a user's load curve and providing customized content based on the user's category. By taking into consideration the user's actual energy consumption patterns, the system may be able to provide more relevant content to the user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes steps for identifying a plurality of similar users that are similar to a target user, and providing a notification to the target user, the notification comprising a suggested action for the target user. In certain aspects, a method of the subject technology can further include steps for providing comparison information to the target user, wherein the comparison information includes participation information regarding participation for the plurality of similar users, with respect to the suggested action.

Abstract: The subject technology provides for identifying a set of similar users. Energy usage data is retrieved for the set of similar users. Next, based at least on the retrieved energy usage data, a comparison of energy usage of each user in the set of similar users is performed. Based on the comparison of energy usage, at least one user is selected from the set of similar users to include in a campaign. A target for energy usage is then identified for the at least one user.

Abstract: A building assembly kit with roof ring having an open-ended plurality of hollow cuboid tube joints radially disposed around an open center of a roof ring and a plurality of parallelepiped strut members disposed between each of the plurality of cube joints, each of said cube joints and strut members disposed to interconnect endwise with a plurality of extant rafters, said rafters then interconnectable with a plurality of top brackets disposed to interconnect each of said plurality of rafters at a juncture between a pair of horizontally disposed extant wall top beams and a vertically oriented corner post, said corner post connected at a juncture of a pair of base runners at a base bracket, wherein a structure is expediently erected by inserting each rafter, wall top beam, corner post, and base runner into a corresponding tube joint, top bracket, and base bracket.

Abstract: A device for isolating a microphone from vibrations, the device comprising a frame comprising a plurality of surfaces, the plurality of surfaces laying on a plane that is different from each other and defining at least one mounting point; at least one non-resonant cord attached to the mounting point of the frame, the non-resonant cord adapted to support a microphone and absorb vibration; and a biasing device connected to the non-resonant cord, the biasing device adapted to provide tension to the non-resonant cord.

Abstract: A device for isolating a microphone from vibrations, the device comprising a frame comprising a plurality of surfaces, the plurality of surfaces laying on a plane that is different from each other and defining at least one mounting point; at least one non-resonant cord attached to the mounting point of the frame, the non-resonant cord adapted to support a microphone and absorb vibration; and a biasing device connected to the non-resonant cord, the biasing device adapted to provide tension to the non-resonant cord.

Abstract: Provided is a ribbon-microphone circuit that includes a ribbon transducer and a specially designed transformer. In various possible configurations, the transformer: is a toroidal transformer, has multiple interleaved primary windings, has exactly four primary coils, is a tape-wound-core transformer, has a turns ratio of the composite secondary coil to the composite primary coil of at least 100:1, includes at least three interleaved secondary coils, includes at least three interleaved primary coils, and/or has multiple primary and secondary windings that are interleaved with each other. A buffer circuit also may be enclosed within the outer casing.

Abstract: Provided is a ribbon-microphone transducer that uses an angled-magnet structure and/or a gap (e.g., near the center of the ribbon) in the magnetic structure in order to provide improved sensitivity and frequency response.