Abstract: Methods and systems for providing alternate content are disclosed. An example method can comprise determining a failure condition of a content stream. A channel identifier can be determined for the content stream, and alternate content streams associated with the channel identifier can be determined. The alternate content streams can be accessible via a different protocol, frequency, or network path than the content stream. For example, the alternate content streams can be accessible via a packet-switched network path instead a non-packet-switched network path used to access the content stream.

Abstract: Some of the various features described herein include providing an enhanced view of content. Some content may be cropped or edited for general transmission, and a primary- or second-screen device may be used to receive and view additional views or portions of content that may otherwise be unavailable. For example, if a cropped portion of content is delivered to a device, a different device may be used to view at least a portion of the content that was removed during the cropping process. Another aspect may include providing a higher-resolution version of content to a second-screen device.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing including a computer communication interface and a controller configured for generating, onboard the portable electronic device, a current measure of dynamic information. The portable electronic device also includes a memory storing the current measure and a website address. The controller includes a keyboard emulator providing keystroke data over the computer communication interface to launch an internet browser, navigate to the website address, and transmit the current measure. A specific device driver does not need to be installed on a computer for the portable electronic device to automatically launch the internet browser, navigate to the website address, and transmit the current measure when the portable electronic device is connected to communicate with the computer.

Abstract: Motion detection computing devices may have difficulty determining precise motions of a user who suffers from unintended movement, such as tremors, associated with a physical or medical condition. Aspects described herein relate to motion compensation for detected motion input, e.g., 3D motion, from such users. As described herein, a system may detect the presence of rhythmic motion and/or other input characteristics within captured motion input from a user. The system may determine one or more filters to apply to the captured motion input based on the rhythmic motion, other input characteristics, and/or information in a user profile. The one or more filters may be applied to the captured motion input in order to suppress or minimize the effects of the rhythmic motion and/or other input characteristics thereby resulting in an enhanced user experience in an interactive system, such as a 3D, virtual and/or augmented reality environment.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying content. In an aspect, a plurality of content items can be displayed on one user device according to user preference. An example method can comprise positioning a first set of pixels associated with a user device so that first content displayed via the first set of pixels can be viewable in a first viewing location. A second set of pixels associated with the user device can be positioned so that second content displayed via the second set of pixels can be viewable in a second viewing location. The second content can be different from the first content.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a testing server-implemented method for automated testing of a processor-based survey. The method includes: (a) the testing server receiving from a survey tester, via a testing user interface, a uniform resource locator (URL) of a survey residing on a survey hosting server, the survey hosting server having a processor adapted to administer, via a survey-taking interface, the survey to obtain survey data from survey-taking users; (b) the testing server traversing at least a portion of the survey; (c) the testing server analyzing the survey to generate one or more test results; and (d) the testing server providing the one or more test results to the survey tester via the testing user interface. The traversing includes: (b1) the testing server receiving survey content from the survey hosting server; and (b2) the testing server providing test data to the survey hosting server to simulate survey-taking-user-provided survey data.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that, in some aspects, provide for receiving input from sensors placed in a user's mouth. The methods and systems may include a plurality of sensors in communication with a controller. Each sensor may be affixed to one of a plurality of teeth. The controller may generate an action signal when a sensor signal exceeds a sensor signal threshold value. Aspects of the disclosure also provide for methods that may include detecting a sensor signal exceeding a sensor signal threshold value, generating an action signal, and transmitting the action signal, the action signal comprising information identifying the sensor associated with the detected sensor signal.

Abstract: An online real time steam or gas turbine engine rotor balancing system is incorporated in a rotor balance plane. A selectively displaceable balancing weight is coupled to the rotor and is selectively displaced by a motor that is coupled to the balancing weight. The motor selectively displaces the balancing weight along a displacement path that is in the balance plane. A turbine engine rotor vibration monitoring system monitors rotor vibration in real-time. A control system is coupled to rotor vibration monitoring system and the motor, for determining in real time a desired balance weight displacement position to counteract the monitored rotor vibration. The controller selectively causes the motor to displace the balancing weight to the desired displacement position. The motor power source is an inductive power source or a permanent magnet generator.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for leveraging user premises supplied electric power to power active components in an information delivery network. In response to one or more conditions, an active component may switch an input power path from using grid-supplied or battery power to draw power from a user premises. The decision to switch the power path may be based on a number of conditions, for example, whether power is available from the grid, the relative cost of power from the user premises and whether the power from the user premises includes power from a renewable source.

Abstract: A printhead for a printer has actuating elements for ejecting fluid, and a drive circuit for selectively applying a drive waveform having several slopes, to an actuating element, according to a print signal. A resulting printhead has a lesser sensitivity to changes of slew rate in one slope of the drive waveform than a sensitivity to change in another. The drive circuit has a variable resistance circuit, and a control circuit to control the variable resistance circuit to adjust a slew rate of the slope of lesser sensitivity according to a trim signal. By making the adjustment less sensitive, the trim signal and trim control can have more relaxed tolerances, thus can employ simpler, cheaper circuitry.

Abstract: Access devices may receive signals over a network and calculate a frequency spectrum of the received signals. An analyzer system may collect the frequency spectrum data from multiple access devices, and based on the collected data, detect, identify, and locate sources of anomalies in a communication network.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing service to access nodes are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may generate a geographical coverage map comprising a plurality of wireless access nodes respectively at a plurality of geographic locations and a wireless coverage range for each wireless access node. The computing device may receive from at least one wireless access node of the plurality of wireless access nodes an indication that the at least one wireless access node detected a first wireless access node of the plurality of wireless access nodes. The computing device may refine a first coverage range of the first wireless access node based on a respective geographic location of the at least one wireless access node. In some embodiments, a first wireless access node may receive and forward join emergency mesh (JEM) messages to establish a wireless network.

Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed systems and methods include obtaining an image displaying an object; and performing pattern recognition on the image to determine a characteristic of the object. The systems and methods also include searching a central repository based on the characteristic to determine a candidate match associated with the object, the candidate match being associated with a preference, the preference comprising display instructions for the image; and modifying the image based on the display instructions for the image.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a testing server-implemented method for automated testing of a processor-based survey. The method includes: (a) the testing server receiving from a survey tester, via a testing user interface, a uniform resource locator (URL) of a survey residing on a survey hosting server, the survey hosting server having a processor adapted to administer, via a survey-taking interface, the survey to obtain survey data from survey-taking users; (b) the testing server traversing at least a portion of the survey; (c) the testing server analyzing the survey to generate one or more test results; and (d) the testing server providing the one or more test results to the survey tester via the testing user interface. The traversing includes: (b1) the testing server receiving survey content from the survey hosting server; and (b2) the testing server providing test data to the survey hosting server to simulate survey-taking-user-provided survey data.

Abstract: Primary content can be provided to a first device, wherein the primary content can comprise at least a first portion and a second portion. A provider can determine a user parameter related to secondary content, interspersed with the first and second portions of the primary content, and can provide the secondary content to a second device instead of to the first device, based on the user parameter. The provider can provide the second portion of the primary content to the first device immediately following the first portion of the primary content.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that, in some aspects, provide for receiving a provisioning request from a requesting device, and identifying one or more other devices proximate to or co-located with the requesting device. The methods and systems may include determining a location and other information of the one or more other devices and using the information to determine a location of and other information related to the requesting device. It may be determined whether to grant the provisioning request based on the determined location of the requesting device.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, compositions, combinations and medicaments containing said compounds and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that, in some aspects, provide for receiving input from sensors placed in a user's mouth. The methods and systems may include a plurality of sensors in communication with a controller. Each sensor may be affixed to one of a plurality of teeth. The controller may generate an action signal when a sensor signal exceeds a sensor signal threshold value. Aspects of the disclosure also provide for methods that may include detecting a sensor signal exceeding a sensor signal threshold value, generating an action signal, and transmitting the action signal, the action signal comprising information identifying the sensor associated with the detected sensor signal.

Abstract: A device and method for detecting and analyzing faults in a generator stator are disclosed. The device and method include measuring a direct current component of a neutral ground current in a generator stator grounding conductor, analyzing the direct current flow and comparing it with other ground fault indicators, and providing diagnosis and recommended actions based on the analysis. The direct current flow is measured by a sensitive direct current sensor that may also measure AC components via oscillations in the current measurement, such as a Hall Effect sensor, placed on the generator stator grounding conductor. The analysis of the direct current signal includes consideration of the generator operating conditions and environmental conditions, and also includes comparison to historical data representing both normal and abnormal operation of the generator. Alarms and advisories are provided when generator faults are detected or predicted.

Abstract: Systems and methods to monitor a signal from an apparatus are disclosed. A feature extracted from the signal is automatically defined. Signals are received over a period of time wherein the apparatus is in a normal operational mode. Features are classified in a learning mode and are applied to create a reference model that defines a within-normal operational mode. In a testing mode a signal generated by the apparatus is received, a feature is extracted and classified. Instantaneous data generated in operational mode by the apparatus is classified by the system as abnormal if it does not lie within boundaries of the reference model or contains information/structure in an orthogonal subspace. A learned reference model is augmented by a user or automatically. In one illustrative example the apparatus is a power generation equipment and the signal is an acoustic signal.