Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for managing and forecasting energy usage. A distributed forecast device is located remote from a central server. The distributed forecast device receives from the central server information related to one or more accounts associated with the distributed forecast device. The distributed forecast device receives energy usage data from one or more energy meters for each of the accounts. The distributed forecast device predicts an energy usage forecast for each of the accounts based on the energy usage data and the information from the central server.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for managing and forecasting energy usage. A distributed forecast device is located remote from a central server. The distributed forecast device receives from the central server information related to one or more accounts associated with the distributed forecast device. The distributed forecast device receives energy usage data from one or more energy meters for each of the accounts. The distributed forecast device predicts an energy usage forecast for each of the accounts based on the energy usage data and the information from the central server.

Abstract: A healthcare communication system includes a first plurality of computer devices operable as a nurse call system. The first plurality of computer devices has core nurse call functionality. The system also includes a second plurality of computer devices communicatively coupled to the first plurality of computer devices. The first plurality of computer devices are interconnected logically and/or physically in a tiered architecture arrangement to provide fault isolation among the tiers so that faults occurring in computer devices of one tier don't affect the operability of computer devices in other tiers and so that faults occurring in any of the second plurality of computer devices don't affect the core nurse call functionality of the first plurality of computer devices.

Abstract: A healthcare communication system includes a first plurality of computer devices operable as a nurse call system. The first plurality of computer devices has core nurse call functionality. The system also includes a second plurality of computer devices communicatively coupled to the first plurality of computer devices. The first plurality of computer devices are interconnected logically and/or physically in a tiered architecture arrangement to provide fault isolation among the tiers so that faults occurring in computer devices of one tier don't affect the operability of computer devices in other tiers and so that faults occurring in any of the second plurality of computer devices don't affect the core nurse call functionality of the first plurality of computer devices.

Abstract: A healthcare communication system includes a first plurality of computer devices operable as a nurse call system. The first plurality of computer devices has core nurse call functionality. The system also includes a second plurality of computer devices communicatively coupled to the first plurality of computer devices. The first plurality of computer devices are interconnected logically and/or physically in a tiered architecture arrangement to provide fault isolation among the tiers so that faults occurring in computer devices of one tier don't affect the operability of computer devices in other tiers and so that faults occurring in any of the second plurality of computer devices don't affect the core nurse call functionality of the first plurality of computer devices.

Abstract: A healthcare communication system includes a first plurality of computer devices, such as patient stations, staff stations, and a master station, that are operable as a nurse call system. The first plurality of computer devices may have core nurse call functionality residing on an embedded computing platform. At least one of the first plurality of computer devices may have a graphical display screen. A second plurality of computer devices may be operable to provide the first plurality of computer devices with additional functionality via software plug-ins that are transmitted to the first plurality of computer devices.

Abstract: A healthcare communication system includes a first plurality of computer devices, such as patient stations, staff stations, and a master station, that are operable as a nurse call system. The first plurality of computer devices may have core nurse call functionality residing on an embedded computing platform. At least one of the first plurality of computer devices may have a graphical display screen. A second plurality of computer devices may be operable to provide the first plurality of computer devices with additional functionality via software plug-ins that are transmitted to the first plurality of computer devices.

Abstract: The present invention is an expert system test system which has the capability of exercising all combinations of data input types using specialized data test sets. The specialized data test sets include a set of sensor values for each level of an operating system. All levels of diagnosis can be tested without testing every possible sensor value and combination of sensor values. The test sets can be combined to produce various orders of testing allowing complex relationships between sensors and rules to be tested. The system includes a test plan which is used by the testing system to iteratively apply the normal and specialized test data to the expert system. Changing the sensor values produces outputs for each iteration which are compared to expected results or to a baseline. Each test produces a log file which can be examined by the knowledge engineer.

Abstract: A method for creating, maintaining and using an expert system segregates the rulebase for the expert system into a standard rulebase and a calibration rulebase. The standard rulebase is stored in a read-only file, while the calibration rulebase is stored in a read/write file. An identical standard rulebase is provided for several units of a model or pieces of equipment of one type, while each unit has its own calibration rulebase. The operator of a unit is given access to the calibration rulebase to make modifications to the calibration properties for that particular unit. The calibration rulebase for a specific unit is then merged with the standard rulebase to form the application rulebase used in evaluating the unit.

Abstract: A method for automatically generating recommended actions in response to a diagnosis uses a list ordered by impact of the actions. The list is evaluated using required evidence which must be supported by data and assumed evidence which must not be contradicted by the data. The method is applied to the diagnosis of malfunctions in equipment by an expert system rulebase. A correspondence is defined between text modules including the recommended actions and each of the schemata in the rulebase which produce a diagnosis. After a diagnosis is evaluated as true, the corresponding text modules are evaluated to produce a recommended action. The text modules can also be used for documentation of the rulebase.