Abstract: Disclosed herein are disposable devices for measuring sweat having low dead volumes and allowing a quick sensory response. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such devices.

Abstract: A facility (e.g., data center) for more efficient cooling of computing devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the data center comprises a set of external walls, a ceiling connected to the external walls and having circular exhaust openings, and one or more pods positioned within the external walls and below the ceiling. A set of flexible tubes are used to connect the pod exhaust openings to the ceiling openings. Actuating closures may be used (e.g., at one end of each of the tubes) to control airflow, and air pressure sensors may be placed near or inside one or more of the tubes. A controller may be configured to receive air pressure data from the air pressure sensors and adjust the actuating closures to maintain a desired air pressure level. In some examples, the actuating closure may have a normally closed position when power is not applied.

Abstract: A leak detection and control system which encompasses a membrane leak sensor and a fluid control device adapted for installation on a fluid supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and fluid control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A fluid control system which encompasses a leak sensor and a fluid control unit adapted for installation on a fluid supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and fluid control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A water control system which encompasses a leak sensor and a water control unit adapted for installation on a water supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and water control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A fluid control system which encompasses a leak sensor and a fluid control unit adapted for installation on a fluid supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and fluid control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A water control system which encompasses a leak sensor and a water control unit adapted for installation on a water supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and water control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A water control system which encompasses a leak sensor and a water control unit adapted for installation on a water supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and water control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A water control system which encompasses a leak sensor and a water control unit adapted for installation on a water supply line, both capable of wireless data communication with a gateway acting as an interface between the leak sensor and water control unit and a cloud server or a remote user application.

Abstract: A method and system is described for managing the development of software source code, and in addition, collecting useful metrics about the development process. A first source code is provided in a desired state. The desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built or the desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built and pass one or more tests. A second source code is then received. The second source may be a modified copy of the source code. It is then determined whether the second source code is in the desired state, and the first source code is updated using the second source code in response to the second source code being in the desired state. Metrics that may be collected include: the name of a task, time to complete the task, line of code involved, etc.

Abstract: A system for displaying files over a local area network or over the Internet. The method includes the steps of defining headings for either non-comparative information or comparative information within any company or government entity or within any vertical market, listing either hierarchical information or the products or services of vendors in a vertical market, including vendors that do not have a Web presence, and providing a means of soliciting products or services or other information not listed. The step of displaying files eliminates the wait for the latency period of successive server round trips after the first server round trip, saving user functional engagement time. The method allows the user to disconnect the user computer from the Internet once all database information files are downloaded, and, since any subsequent information files viewed are resident in the user computer, the current method is faster than existing methods.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes transmitting, by a software application subsystem, a request to an encryption services subsystem to route a message generated by an originating software application to a recipient software application through a message broker subsystem, acquiring, by the software application subsystem, data representative of a current encryption configuration of the message broker subsystem from the encryption services subsystem in response to the request, and determining, by the software application subsystem, during a run time of the originating software application whether to encrypt the message before the message is transmitted to the message broker subsystem for routing to the recipient software application, the determination based at least in part on the current encryption configuration of the message broker subsystem. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system is described for managing the development of software source code, and in addition, collecting useful metrics about the development process. A first source code is provided in a desired state. The desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built or the desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built and pass one or more tests. A second source code is then received. The second source may be a modified copy of the source code. It is then determined whether the second source code is in the desired state, and the first source code is updated using the second source code in response to the second source code being in the desired state. Metrics that may be collected include: the name of a task, time to complete the task, line of code involved, etc.

Abstract: A method and system is described for managing the development of software source code, and in addition, collecting useful metrics about the development process. A first source code is provided in a desired state. The desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built or the desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built and pass one or more tests. A second source code is then received. The second source may be a modified copy of the source code. It is then determined whether the second source code is in the desired state, and the first source code is updated using the second source code in response to the second source code being in the desired state. Metrics that may be collected include: the name of a task, time to complete the task, line of code involved, etc.

Abstract: An exemplary method includes transmitting, by a software application subsystem, a request to an encryption services subsystem to route a message generated by an originating software application to a recipient software application through a message broker subsystem, acquiring, by the software application subsystem, data representative of a current encryption configuration of the message broker subsystem from the encryption services subsystem in response to the request, and determining, by the software application subsystem, during a run time of the originating software application whether to encrypt the message before the message is transmitted to the message broker subsystem for routing to the recipient software application, the determination based at least in part on the current encryption configuration of the message broker subsystem. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system is described for managing the development of software source code, and in addition, collecting useful metrics about the development process. A first source code is provided in a desired state. The desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built or the desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built and pass one or more tests. A second source code is then received. The second source may be a modified copy of the source code. It is then determined whether the second source code is in the desired state, and the first source code is updated using the second source code in response to the second source code being in the desired state. Metrics that may be collected include: the name of a task, time to complete the task, line of code involved, etc.

Abstract: A system and a method of automatically and periodically checking the integrity of a mechanical level sensor system for a storage tank are provided. These mechanical sensors employ a magnetic mechanism to lift the displacers or floats to the full travel of the level sensor in order to simulate a level alarm condition. A timer and activation module periodically energizes the magnetic lift mechanism. An array of indicators and logic provides an indication to the operator of normal operation, a satisfactory test, an unsatisfactory test, and a genuine alarm condition.

Abstract: A method for collection of lunar dust particles includes the steps of providing a magnetic field source for attracting lunar dust particles, providing magnetic proximity between the lunar dust particles and the magnetic field source, and collecting lunar dust particles by the magnetic field source. An apparatus for the collection of lunar dust particles includes a magnetic field source, a structure for providing magnetic proximity between lunar dust particles and the magnetic field source, and a structure for collecting lunar dust particles by the magnetic field source. The apparatus can be utilized with a lunar living facility, such as a spaceship or lunar base. A self-cleaning solar cell includes at least one solar panel and a movable structure having a magnetic field source adapted for translation over the solar panel to collect accumulated particles.

Abstract: A novel system and method is provided for displaying files over a local area network or over the Internet. It is appropriate for displaying either hierarchical information or comparative information either within a company or government entity or within vertical markets. The method includes the steps of defining headings for either non-comparative information or comparative information within any company or government entity or within any vertical market, listing either hierarchical information or the products or services of vendors in a vertical market, including vendors that do not have a Web presence, allowing vendors to enter the information defined by the headings, allowing vendors to enter descriptions differentiating products or services in their market, allowing clients to research products or services, and providing a means of soliciting products or services not listed.

Abstract: A sensor monitoring system comprises a passive sensor, a monitored transmitter, a repeater, and a central receiver. The system provides easy installation, convenient calibration, and very low maintenance. The sensor and the monitored transmitter are battery powered and, in order the conserve battery power, the sensor and the monitored transmitter receive power only on command from their respective microprocessor.