Abstract: A method of producing nanomaterials in a sol-gel process is described, including selecting at least one type of nanoparticle to be produced within a prepared solution, placing high voltage contactless electrodes in a pre-selected configuration that forms the selected at least one type of nanoparticle, the high voltage contactless electrodes includes at least one anode and one cathode, providing the prepared solution for application of an electric field via high voltage contactless electrodes without direct contact with the anode and the cathode, and providing a voltage to the high voltage contactless electrodes, and producing the at least one type of nanoparticle within the prepared solution. A method of controlling production of nanomaterials in a sol-gel process and a system for producing nanomaterials having high voltage contactless electrodes is disclosed.

Abstract: A remote cattle securing and trapping system that allows a virtual rancher to detect cattle entering or exiting a pen at a remote location using an image recognition subsystem that includes capturing images using a camera, that determines which motion activates an electronics communication subsystem to send images via a virtual platform to a virtual rancher, and the virtual platform can be utilized to activate a relay controlled latch system that opens or closes a cattle gate at the remote location.

Abstract: A low profile integrated solar roofing tile connecting system for the formation of a solar roof. The system is aesthetically appealing because the tiles lay relatively flat with a very low profile without any bulges or ridges because all wires and connectors embedded in the tiles. This low profile optimizes the roof's ability to withstand wind loads as well as minimizes cracking or breaking of the tiles due to external load forces. The connectors produce uniform spaces between adjacent tiles as well as providing an easy way to extend or exchange tiles. An integrated shunting or bypasses diode provides a current shunt path in the event of a modules' impedance upsurge cause by shading or by non-functioning tiles. This also allows for the flexible arrangement of the PV roofing tiles for a variety of system configurations, e.g. grid-tied, and off-grid systems, while maintaining system reliability and a modularized design.