Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling industrial process automation and control systems can automatically, through the use of machine learning (ML) models and algorithms, extract plant assets from engineering diagrams and other plant engineering data sources. The systems and methods can establish asset relationships to create a plant asset registry and build an asset hierarchy from the plant assets. The systems and methods can generate an ontological knowledge base from the plant asset hierarchy, and provide an HMI for controlling the industrial process based on the plant asset hierarchy and the ontological knowledge base.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a switched capacitor (SC) converter to generate a first voltage based on a voltage source; and a direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) converter to generate a second voltage based on the voltage source of the apparatus. A difference between the first voltage and the second voltage corresponds to an output voltage.

Abstract: An input device (e.g., a stylus) can be configured for use in an augmented/virtual reality environment and can include a housing and a first and second sensor set configured on a surface of the housing. The first and second sensor sets can be controlled by one or more processors that are configured to generate a first function in response to the first sensor set detecting a pressing force on a first region of the housing, and generate a second function in response to the second sensor set detecting a squeezing force on a second region of the housing. A first parameter of the first function may be modulated based on a magnitude of the first pressing force on the first region, and a parameter of the second function may be modulated based on a magnitude of the squeezing force on the second region.

Abstract: Limiting frequency overshoot in a timing recovery loop involves using a proportional-integral (PI) control system to discipline a frequency of an output signal of a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) in accordance with a time reference signal. A control signal output of the PI control system is monitored to detect conditions which will prospectively cause an excess deviation of the VCO frequency. In response to detecting such a condition, an output of an integral error term generator of the PI control system is locked or held constant. This will have the effect of preventing the excess frequency deviation of the VCO.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a switched capacitor (SC) converter to generate a first voltage based on a voltage source; and a direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) converter to generate a second voltage based on the voltage source of the apparatus. A difference between the first voltage and the second voltage corresponds to an output voltage.

Abstract: In methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to a high efficient hybrid power converter, an example apparatus includes: a switched capacitor (SC) converter to generate a first voltage based on a voltage source; and a direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) converter to generate a second voltage based on the voltage source of the apparatus, the difference between the first voltage and the second voltage corresponding to an output voltage.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a mouthpiece for use with an electronic analyzer for breath analyte detection in an individual. The mouthpiece includes a biosensor and a hydration system. The biosensor includes a chemically active area where a chemical reaction takes place and the hydration system delivers a liquid to the chemically active area of the biosensor to at least one of enhance, enable, and facilitate the chemical reaction. The mouthpiece further includes hardware to transmit breath analyte data.

Abstract: An air delivery and circulation device for a cooking apparatus comprising a duct member mountable in a cooking chamber of the cooking apparatus, the duct member comprising an airflow inlet for receiving heated air and at least one opening into the cooking chamber, in which the duct member is operable to channel the heated air from the airflow inlet to the opening. An aerofoil shaped extension member projects externally from the duct member at or adjacent to each opening and is operable to direct streams of heated air from the opening into the cooking chamber to thereby heat or cook a food product in the cooking chamber.

Abstract: In methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to a high efficient hybrid power converter, an example apparatus includes: a switched capacitor (SC) converter to generate a first voltage based on a voltage source; and a direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) converter to generate a second voltage based on the voltage source of the apparatus, the difference between the first voltage and the second voltage corresponding to an output voltage.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a mouthpiece for use with an electronic analyzer for breath analyte detection in an individual. The mouthpiece includes a biosensor and a hydration system. The biosensor includes a chemically active area where a chemical reaction takes place and the hydration system delivers a liquid to the chemically active area of the biosensor to at least one of enhance, enable, and facilitate the chemical reaction. The mouthpiece further includes hardware to transmit breath analyte data.

Abstract: A Graphic Performance Index (GPI) for increasing performance of graphics in a process control system graphical user interface (GUI). A GUI is built from GUI elements for use on a device. Determining an element load time for each GUI element based a hardware profile of the device permits calculating a total load time of all the element load times of the GUI elements. And the load time is mapped to a GPI scale. Based on the GPI, the GUI elements of the GUI are altered to improve the performance of the GUI.

Abstract: Modular consumption management systems provide benefits of adaptability, customization, and progressive investment to electrical utility customers, particularly those with loads and electrical systems capable of curtailment and mitigation. Providing modules based on measurements made and consumption patterns detected in load profiles of individual loads and the site as a whole is described. Control and mitigation capabilities and methods are described in conjunction with identifying correlative modules that will best serve the needs of the site being monitored by a measurement module. Combined measurement and control modules or control and mitigation modules are also described, as well as interchangeable modules that can be put in place when excess consumption patterns at the site change over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus and method for cooking a food item using a cooking apparatus, the method characterised by the steps of: using transmission means of a remote computing device to send cooking control data to receiving means of the cooking apparatus when the transmission means is positioned near or adjacent to the receiving means, and operating a processor means of the cooking apparatus to process the cooking control data when received to perform a cooking process to cook a food item placed in a cooking cavity of the cooking apparatus. The present invention provides an oven that receives cooking control data or information from a remote mobile computing device, such as a smart phone or other portable hand-held, device. The cooking control data is processed by the cooking apparatus for the purposes of setting cooking instructions specific to the food item to be cooked.

Abstract: An air delivery and circulation device for a cooking apparatus comprising a duct member mountable in a cooking chamber of the cooking apparatus, the duct member comprising an airflow inlet for receiving heated air and at least one opening into the cooking chamber, in which the duct member is operable to channel the heated air from the airflow inlet to the opening. An aerofoil shaped extension member projects externally from the duct member at or adjacent to each opening and is operable to direct streams of heated air from the opening into the cooking chamber to thereby heat or cook a food product in the cooking chamber.

Abstract: A Graphic Performance Index (GPI) for increasing performance of graphics in a process control system graphical user interface (GUI). A GUI is built from GUI elements for use on a device. Determining an element load time for each GUI element based a hardware profile of the device permits calculating a total load time of all the element load times of the GUI elements. And the load time is mapped to a GPI scale. Based on the GPI, the GUI elements of the GUI are altered to improve the performance of the GUI.

Abstract: A computer system and method removes or changes graphic content not discernable from the rendering tree stored in memory. The content modified depends on its redraw area in a physical monitor or a pane, which is contained within a layout in a frame. One or more frames are defined as part of a logical monitor. A physical monitor may have one or more logical monitors. Each redraw area is determined and graphic content is modified with different graphic having a memory use less than the original graphic that is determined not to be discernable based on the resolution and zoom information.

Abstract: The natural insect repellent BBX2 is a composition of refined oils such as Citronella, Cedar, Mineral, Castor, and Oleic Acid with Diatomaceous Earth to repel insects from landing on and remaining on human skin. It can be made in many different forms such as liquid, lotion, spray, paste, cream and can be a part of articles such as animal collars, garbage bags, planting material, and of course fabrics for clothing, tents, and anything that a person would use or wear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking control method performed by a cooking apparatus for a food item. The method comprises obtaining a unique identifier and cooking data for the food item, and checking for a record of the unique identifier in a memory of the cooking apparatus. If a record of the unique identifier is located in the memory, then the cooking apparatus will not cook the food item. Otherwise a cooking process based on the cooking data to cook the food item is performed. Accordingly, cooking data for a given instance of a food item can only be used once in order to activate a cooking process performed by the cooking apparatus. The present invention also features product recall as well as the ability to track food item sales via a cooking data communications system.

Abstract: The natural insect repellent BBX2 is a composition of refined oils such as Citronella, Cedar, Mineral, Castor, and Oleic Acid with Diatomaceous Earth to repel insects from landing on and remaining on human skin. It can be made in many different forms such as liquid, lotion, spray, paste, cream and can be a part of articles such as animal collars, garbage bags, planting material, and of course fabrics for clothing, tents, and anything that a person would use or wear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking control method performed by a cooking apparatus for a food item. The method comprises obtaining a unique identifier and cooking data for the food item, and checking for a record of the unique identifier in a memory of the cooking apparatus. If a record of the unique identifier is located in the memory, then the cooking apparatus will not cook the food item. Otherwise a cooking process based on the cooking data to cook the food item is performed. Accordingly, cooking data for a given instance of a food item can only be used once in order to activate a cooking process performed by the cooking apparatus. The present invention also features product recall as well as the ability to track food item sales via a cooking data communications system.