Abstract: The invention described here is a computer-related method for analyzing and reporting the current status of a wide array of processes and conditions across multiple networks and systems. It employs independent software entities called “Blades” to control the retrieval, analysis and characterization of each situation, combined with a common presentation system that displays those characterizations in a simple graphical vocabulary for expressing degrees of positive and negative significance. By employing Tiles or similar independent graphical reports, shown together on the screen of a desktop computer, notebook, tablet, mobile device or wearable interactive display, the invention described here allows the user to see his or her world at a glance.

Abstract: The invention described here is a computer-related method for analyzing and reporting the current status of a wide array of processes and conditions across multiple networks and systems. It employs independent software entities called “Blades” to control the retrieval, analysis and characterization of each situation, combined with a common presentation system that displays those characterizations in a simple graphical vocabulary for expressing degrees of positive and negative significance. By employing Tiles or similar independent graphical reports, shown together on the screen of a desktop computer, notebook, tablet, mobile device or wearable interactive display, the invention described here allows the user to see his or her world at a glance.

Abstract: The invention described here is a system and method for efficiently presenting sponsored messages to the user of a participating information site or service, based on the level of interest recently expressed in those messages by other visitors to the same site. Presentation of sponsored messages may also be based on the level of interest expressed by other visitors across the network who are in the individual user's geographic region.

Abstract: The invention described here is a system and method for efficiently presenting sponsored messages to the user of a participating information site or service, based on the level of interest recently expressed in those messages by other visitors to the same site. Presentation of sponsored messages may also be based on the level of interest expressed by other visitors across the network who are in the individual user's geographic region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for continuous measurement of acid gas concentration or amine loading in a basic solution using Raman spectroscopy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for continuous measurement of acid gas concentration or amine loading in a basic solution using Raman spectroscopy.

Abstract: A portable beverage container is made of a flexible film and includes a resealable nozzle. The film used to construct the container includes an oxygen barrier, an insulative layer and an inner layer that is chemically compatible with the beverage. The portable beverage container is particularly suitable for storing wine because the oxygen barrier prevents oxidation of the wine. The insulative layer keeps chilled wine cool when the container is exposed to warm climates.

Abstract: The invention relates to taphole closures for furnaces and more particularly to an automated means of presenting the taphole closure means to a furnace. Taphole closures in the form of darts with elongate tails are known, and given their weight are difficult to present to a transport arm.

Abstract: Power requirements for a robotic system are achieved through the employment of modular-type linear motor (LM) cells of either the one dimensional or two-dimensional type. Increasing system power requirements are met through the utilization of an increasing number of modular linear motor cells precisely positioned upon a common mounting plate to assure proper operation with a common platen.