Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a system, method, and computer program product for allocating work requests. A system is configured to initiate the presentation of a first user interface to enable a first user to receive a work request received from a source; assign a category to the work request based on at least an objective and a priority level associated with the work request; and allocate the work request to a second user based on at least the category; transmit the allocated work request to the second user; initiate the presentation of a second user interface to enable a second user to retrieve the work request, and process the work request, wherein processing the work request further comprises addressing the work request based on at least the status and the priority level; and transmit the processed work request to third user for a quality assessment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, and computer program product for generating reports. The system typically including a memory, a processor and a module configured to receive a work request from a source, wherein the work request comprises at least one status; determine a duration of time that the work request has been associated with the status; generate a report, wherein the report comprises a graphical representation of each of the at least one status and the duration of time the work request has been associated with the at least one status; and transmit the report to the user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a system, method, and computer program product for allocating work requests. A system is configured to initiate the presentation of a first user interface to enable a first user to receive a work request received from a source; assign a category to the work request based on at least an objective and a priority level associated with the work request; and allocate the work request to a second user based on at least the category; transmit the allocated work request to the second user; initiate the presentation of a second user interface to enable a second user to retrieve the work request, and process the work request, wherein processing the work request further comprises addressing the work request based on at least the status and the priority level; and transmit the processed work request to third user for a quality assessment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, and computer program product for handling work requests. The system typically including a memory, a processor and a module configured to initiate the presentation of a first interface to enable an allocator to assign the work request to an associate to complete the work request based on at least a priority level, wherein the work request comprises at least a priority level; initiate the presentation of a second interface to enable the associate to complete the work request and transmit the completed work request to an analyst for review; initiate the presentation of a third interface to enable the analyst to review the completed work request and transmit the reviewed and completed work request to the associate; and initiate the presentation of a fourth interface to enable the administrator to generate a report.

Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle hybrid propulsion system is described. During a vehicle speed control operation where a speed of the vehicle is maintained at a desired speed, in response to acceleration resulting in vehicle speed beyond the desired speed, the acceleration not caused by vehicle operator input, the torque output of an upstream and/or downstream electric energy conversion device provides brake torque to a drive wheel to decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. The selection of the electric energy conversion device may be based on an operating condition to achieve improved control and efficiency.

Abstract: A pulse charging profile for a vehicle battery is synchronized with driver or vehicle demanded current disturbances by phase tracking the fundamental frequency of the desired pulse charging profile to those driver or vehicle demanded current disturbances. When these driver or vehicle demanded disturbances are not active, the tracked charging profile is honored.

Abstract: A method for launching a vehicle includes determining that vehicle speed is less than a reference, demanded wheel power is less than a reference wheel power, and demanded engine power is less than a reference engine power; charging a battery using a generator driven by an engine; using an electric machine powered by the battery to drive vehicle wheels; and opening a clutch located in a drive path between a transmission and the generator.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the amount of torque generated by at least one torque generating device in a vehicle is provided. A vehicle layer transmits arbitrated torque request signals indicative of first and second amounts of torque and at least one torque reservation request signal indicative of whether the vehicle is in an anticipated vehicle dynamic state or in a non-anticipated vehicle dynamic state. A coordination layer controls the torque generating device to generate the first amount of torque in response to the arbitrated torque request signal and the torque reservation request signal indicating that the vehicle is in the non-anticipated vehicle dynamic state. The coordination layer controls torque generating device to generate the second amount of torque in response to the arbitrated torque request signal and the torque reservation request signal indicating that the vehicle is in the anticipated vehicle dynamic state.

Abstract: In a powertrain that includes wheels for driving a vehicle, an engine including a crankshaft, a machine driveably connected to the crankshaft and able to operate alternately as an electric motor and electric generator, a transmission including an input clutch driveably connected to the crankshaft and an output driveably connected to at least two of the wheels, and an electric storage battery having a variable state of charge and electrically connected to the machine, a method for controlling vehicle creep including adjusting a torque capacity of the input clutch to a desired magnitude of input clutch torque transmitted to the wheels, determining a desired change in torque produced by the machine such that a speed of the crankshaft is controlled to a desired idle speed, using the magnitude of input clutch torque capacity and the desired change in torque produced by the machine to determine a desired magnitude machine torque, and using the machine to produce said desired magnitude of machine torque.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment an energy conversion device compensates for transmission shifting. The system can improve transmission shifting during at least some conditions.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a passenger vehicle is provided. The system comprises a first and second electric motor in the drivetrain, in addition to a transmission. When each of the motors are providing braking torque, the transmission state is adjusted in response to the amounts of braking torque provided by the first and second motors.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a hybrid propulsion system for a vehicle is provided. The system comprises at least one drive wheel; a first motor coupled to the drive wheel, said first motor configured to selectively generate electrical energy from kinetic energy received at the drive wheel; a second motor configured to selectively generate electrical energy from kinetic energy received at the drive wheel; a transmission including a first end coupled to the first motor and a second end coupled to the second motor; and a control system configured to vary a level of electrical energy generated by the first motor relative to the second motor in response to a thermal condition of at least one of said first and second motors to provide vehicle braking.

Abstract: In a hybrid electric vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine that produces torque and an electric machine that produces torque, a method for operating the electric machine to produce electric assist to the engine includes determining a magnitude of power requested by the vehicle operator, determining a minimum power limit and a maximum power limit of the engine that will produce a response to a torque request within a desired period following the torque request, using the magnitude of power requested, the minimum and maximum power limits of the engine to determine the upper and lower limits of the electric power assist such that the requested torque will be provided within the desired period, and operating the electric machine to provide electric power assist within said upper and lower limits.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle launch using a transmission having an input, a current gear, an input clutch associated with a target gear and an output, an engine and an electric machine for driving the input, includes the steps of using the engine and the first electric machine to drive the transmission input at a desired magnitude of torque, determining a desired magnitude of torque capacity of the input clutch, determining a crankshaft speed error, determining a magnitude of a change in torque capacity of the input clutch that will reduce the crankshaft speed error, and increasing the torque capacity of the input clutch to a desired torque capacity whose magnitude is determined by adding the current magnitude of torque capacity of the input clutch and said change in torque capacity of the input clutch.

Abstract: In a powertrain for a vehicle that includes an engine, a transmission having an input, a current gear, an input clutch, a target gear and an output for driving a load, and an electric machine for driving the load, a method for performing a gearshift from the current gear to the target gear comprising the steps of opening the input clutch, releasing a drive connection between the current gear and the output, producing a drive connection between the target gear and the output, using the electric machine to produce torque at the load, closing the input clutch; and reducing the torque produced by the electric machine.

Abstract: A method controls growth in an open algae cultivation system. The cultivation system includes a high-yield species and at least one invasive native species. The method includes adjusting at least one parameter of the system to a first value such that a high-growth condition for the high-yield species is produced in the open algae cultivation system. The method also includes adjusting the parameter to a second value different from the first value such that a high-dominance condition for the high-yield species is produced in the open algae cultivation system. In one embodiment, the method includes adjusting from the first value to the second value when the concentration of the high-yield species reaches a lower limit and adjusting from the second value to the first value when the concentration of the high-yield species reaches an upper limit.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle powertrain that includes a first power path including a first electric machine driveably connected to a first wheel set and a second power path including a second electric machine driveably connected to a second wheel set, including determining a desired wheel torque required to hold the vehicle stationary on an inclined surface, determining a temperature of the first machine and a first reference temperature, determining a torque capacity of the first power path, and using the first power path to produce the desired wheel torque, if the temperature of the first electric machine is less than the first reference temperature and the torque capacity of the first power path is greater than the desired wheel torque.

Abstract: In a powertrain that includes wheels for driving a vehicle, a crankshaft, a machine driveably connected to the crankshaft and able to operate alternately as an electric motor and electric generator, a transmission including an input clutch driveably connected to the crankshaft and an output driveably connected to the wheels, a method for controlling idle speed including producing a desired magnitude of input clutch torque capacity, producing a desired wheel torque, using an error represented by a difference between a desired crankshaft idle speed and a current crankshaft speed to determine a desired change in torque produced by the machine, using the magnitude of input clutch torque capacity and the desired change in torque produced by the machine to determine a desired magnitude machine torque, and using the machine to produce said desired magnitude of machine torque.

Abstract: A method for controlling the launch of a vehicle having a powertrain that includes a first power path for driving a first wheel set and including an engine, a transmission having an input driveably connected to a crankshaft of the engine, a current gear, an input clutch associated with the current gear and an output connected to first wheel set, and a second power path including an electric machine for driving a second wheel set.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle launch using a transmission having an input, a current gear, an input clutch associated with a target gear and an output, an engine and an electric machine for driving the input, includes the steps of determining a desired magnitude of torque to be produced at the transmission output, producing a predetermined magnitude of torque capacity of the input clutch, operating the engine such that a magnitude of torque at the transmission output is substantially equal to the desired transmission output torque, determining an crankshaft speed error, determining a desired change in torque at the transmission input that will reduce the crankshaft speed error, adjusting a magnitude of torque produced by the first electric machine such that the magnitude of torque at the transmission input is substantially equal to the desired torque at the transmission input, and engaging the input clutch.