Abstract: A system enabling localized intelligent control with communication and coordination at local subsections of a power grid with information transfer to utility for supervisory control is disclosed. The disclosure extends the control and communication capability within, at the edge, and outside the edge of the power grid using intelligent and self-aware FACTS devices. Aspects of the disclosure enable control of a distribution network, energy storage systems and generation sources as an integrated system allowing optimization of power grid operation from generation to distribution. This control capability further enables a supervisory utility to implement and manage policy issues, such as standard compliance, carbon emission reduction, right-of-way management, and conformance to environmental regulations, such as EMI compliance, noise reduction, etc. This also allows the supervisory utility to optimize energy cost, network reliability, and asset utilization and life.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for finishing a supplied building panel made of a wood material, in particular MDF or HDF, with an upper side and a lower side, wherein, in a first embossing step, a relief is embossed at least into the upper side as first strip-shaped depressions with two opposing side walls, a bottom wall connecting said side walls and a depth (T), and subsequently a decorative pattern (3) is printed on the embossed upper side of the building panel, and the decorative pattern is then sealed by applying an abrasion-resistant layer (4). According to the invention, additional depressions extending at an angle (?) transversely to the first depressions are embossed, and the large-format supplied building panel is divided into individual panels by carrying out a saw cut in and along each of the depressions.

Abstract: An acoustic monitoring system characterizes, classifies, and geo-locates anthropogenic and natural sounds in near real time. The system includes a compact array of three acoustic vector sensors, which measures acoustic pressure and the three-dimensional particle velocity vector associated with the propagation of an acoustic wave, thereby inherently providing bearing information to an underwater source of sound. Beamforming techniques provide sound source localization, allowing for characterization of the acoustic signature of specific underwater acoustic sources.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors to receive a representation of a document from a client computing device, the document comprising one of a scanned document, a faxed document, and an electronic document, determine a document type of the document based at least on the representation of the document, index the document using a classification and index processing engine based on the document type, the document type comprising at least one of a plurality of document types used by an electronic health record (EHR) system, extract index data from the document based on the document type using the classification and index processing engine, and match the document with a patient from a database of the EHR system using the index data when the classification and index processing engine successfully indexes the document and extracts index data from the document.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain semifluorinated compounds and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention further provides the use of the compounds and of the compositions as medicaments for topical administration to the eye.

Abstract: A transport unit, in which a rapid and precise fault localization can be achieved, includes an installation, a simulation device with an interface, through which current status data of the installation can be received, and a computing unit configured determine or acquire simulated status data on the basis of simulation data and the current status data, which are representative for a status of at least a part of the installation. A method for controlling an installation in a transportation unit, in particular a rail vehicle, is also provided.

Abstract: A surgical instrument, in particular for use in dental surgery, includes a machining device and a protector device. The machining device has a shaft with a connection region and a hollow cylindrical head, wherein an active region, in particular for machining and/or for grinding of bone, is formed at a distal edge of the head. The protector device surrounds the head, at least in regions, and is rotatably coupled with a bearing element of the machining device extending, at least in regions, inside of the head.

Abstract: An electrode patch for use with an external medical device, the electrode patch comprising: a first surface configured to be attached to a skin of a patient monitored by the external medical device, and an indicating mechanism disposed on the electrode patch and configured to indicate an end of a predetermined lifespan of the electrode patch.

Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rapid detection of microbial-associated nuclease activity with chemically modified nuclease (e.g., endonuclease) substrates, and probes and compositions useful in detection assays.

Abstract: A silicon chip carrier includes at least two of a photosensitive P-I-N diode, a non-photosensitive P-I-N diode, a photosensitive P-(metal)-N diode, a non-photosensitive P-(metal)-N diode, and a Schottky diode all integrally formed in the same layers of the chip carrier. In some embodiments, diodes formed in the chip carrier provide photovoltaic power and power regulation to a circuit mounted on the chip carrier.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a scalable, risk-based authentication system including a plurality of fraud monitoring engines configured to: analyze user data and organization data, and generate a set of risk factors based on the user data and the enterprise data; a risk aggregator in communication with the plurality of fraud monitoring engines configured to: receive the set of risk factors, and transform the set of risk factors into risk indicators; and an authentication engine configured to: receive the risk indicators from the risk aggregator, and generate an authentication plan for a requested activity based on the risk indicators and the requested activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline aluminosilicate comprising a MOZ framework type material. The MOZ framework type material comprises between 0.1 and 12.5 wt-% of copper, calculated as CuO, and one or more alkali and alkaline earth metal cations in an amount of 0.3 to 9 wt.-%, calculated as pure metals. The process for making the copper containing MOZ type zeolites comprises a) preparing a first aqueous reaction mixture comprising a silica source and potassium hydroxide, b) preparing a second reaction mixture comprising an alumina source, potassium hydroxide and a structure-directing agent selected from N,N-1,4-dimethyl-1,4-diazabicyclo-[2.2.

Abstract: The INTERIOR COMFORT HVAC USER-FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS transforms qualitative feedback received from a user/occupant into a “comfort map,” or modifications thereto, a comfort map being defined at least in part by one or more comfort event windows. The comfort map data is used to determine a temperature setpoint sequence that avoids regions of the map corresponding to known and/or predicted regions of user discomfort.

Abstract: A catheter for imaging and treating a selected tissue and method of use is provided. Imaging, and treatment assemblies may be co-located at a distal end of a single catheter. The imaging assembly may include at least a portion of a confocal microscope. The treatment assembly may include at least a portion of the imaging assembly. A method of treating a selected tissue is also provided. The method may be performed using a single catheter. The imaging and treatment steps of the method may be performed simultaneously.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a patterned stainless steel sheet with modified visual characteristics in the wavelength area of visible light the deformed stainless steel having a thickness of 0.3-3.5 mm. In the method the deformed stainless steel sheet is pretreated by at least one heat treatment step and at least one mechanical treatment step on at least one surface of the heat treated stainless steel sheet. The pretreated stainless steel sheet is further transferred to a patterning process, and at least one heat treatment step is carried out on the patterned stainless steel sheet surface.

Abstract: A swing railroad turnout that includes a railroad track with a mobile portion and actuators that are used to selectively bend the mobile portion between a first and a second position. In the first position, connection is made to a first track. In the second position, connection is made to a second track. The tracks are formed of rails that are supported on ties or other fixed foundations. The rails are either bent with respect to the ties, or the ties themselves are moved generally transversely to bend the rails. Connecting mechanisms are provided for selective connection of the rail ends.

Abstract: Chromatographic systems for size exclusion chromatography (SEC) are provided that comprise an inlet, an outlet, an analytic column having a first interior volume that has a first length and a first cross-sectional area normal to the first length, the first interior volume containing a first stationary phase, and a guard column having a second interior volume that has a second length and a second cross-sectional area normal to the second length, the second interior volume containing a second stationary phase. The inlet is in fluid communication with the guard column, the guard column is in fluid communication with the analytic column, and the analytic column is in fluid communication with the outlet. Moreover, the second length is smaller than the first length, and the second cross-sectional area is smaller than the first cross-sectional area.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and system to measure and control respiration of a perishable commodity in a vacuum chamber, including for purposes of extending a shelf life of a perishable commodity therein, including.