Abstract: A site inspection case is presented. The case includes a moisture detector port, configured for a moisture detector. The case also includes a surface hardness tester port, configured for a surface hardness tester. The case further includes a laser distance measurement device port, configured for a laser distance measurement device. The case additionally includes a wheeled distance measurement device port, configured for a wheeled distance measurement device. The case includes a plurality of surface coating vial ports, configured for a plurality of surface coating vials. The case also includes a plurality of sample tile ports, configured for a plurality of sample tiles. The case further includes energy absorbing foam in spaces external to the respective ports and internal to the case wherein the energy absorbing foam is formed with cavities to maintain the components within the interior of the case stowed within their respective ports.

Abstract: A computer-based method for managing sales leads matching systems is provided. The method includes the steps of entering potential lead data. The method also includes the steps of inputting available sales resources. The method further includes the steps of loading selected past saved sales schedules. The method additionally includes the steps of updating industry specific data. The method includes the steps of integrating updated sales leads matching algorithm output. The method also includes the steps of creating new sales schedules based on the integrated updated sales leads matching algorithm output. The method further includes the steps of issuing new sales schedules to the available sales resources, recording data from execution of the sales schedules for the available sales resources, calculating a new sales leads matching algorithm output, and utilizing the new sales leads matching algorithm output to develop a next generation of new sales schedules.

Abstract: A computer-based method for designing surface protection systems for spaces is provided. The method includes the steps of searching for past saved appointments, loading selected past saved appointments, modifying the selected past saved appointments, creating a new project based on the modified selected past saved appointments, adding new rooms and features, drawing out space design aspects for the new rooms and features, selecting surface types for the space design aspects, including site specific surface, appending use specific design products, selecting from predesigned formulations for the new project, designing new formulations, selecting colors, calculating costs for, estimating time frames, providing iterative return design choice reconfigurations, finalizing a list of materials, list of processes, list of costs, list of chronology of events, and description and list of deliverables, and engaging in an offer/counter offer iterative process which results in a mutually approved contractual agreement.

Abstract: A site inspection case is presented. The case includes a moisture detector port, configured for a moisture detector. The case also includes a surface hardness tester port, configured for a surface hardness tester. The case further includes a laser distance measurement device port, configured for a laser distance measurement device. The case additionally includes a wheeled distance measurement device port, configured for a wheeled distance measurement device. The case includes a plurality of surface coating vial ports, configured for a plurality of surface coating vials. The case also includes a plurality of sample tile ports, configured for a plurality of sample tiles. The case further includes energy absorbing foam in spaces external to the respective ports and internal to the case wherein the energy absorbing foam is formed with cavities to maintain the components within the interior of the case stowed within their respective ports.

Abstract: A computer-based method for designing surface protection systems for spaces is provided. The method includes the steps of searching for past saved appointments, loading selected past saved appointments, modifying the selected past saved appointments, creating a new project based on the modified selected past saved appointments, adding new rooms and features, drawing out space design aspects for the new rooms and features, selecting surface types for the space design aspects, including site specific surface, appending use specific design products, selecting from predesigned formulations for the new project, designing new formulations, selecting colors, calculating costs for, estimating time frames, providing iterative return design choice reconfigurations, finalizing a list of materials, list of processes, list of costs, list of chronology of events, and description and list of deliverables, and engaging in an offer/counter offer iterative process which results in a mutually approved contractual agreement.

Abstract: A site inspection case is presented. The case includes a moisture detector port, configured for a moisture detector. The case also includes a surface hardness tester port, configured for a surface hardness tester. The case further includes a laser distance measurement device port, configured for a laser distance measurement device. The case additionally includes a wheeled distance measurement device port, configured for a wheeled distance measurement device. The case includes a plurality of surface coating vial ports, configured for a plurality of surface coating vials. The case also includes a plurality of sample tile ports, configured for a plurality of sample tiles. The case further includes energy absorbing foam in spaces external to the respective ports and internal to the case wherein the energy absorbing foam is formed with cavities to maintain the components within the interior of the case stowed within their respective ports.

Abstract: An animal tethering, assistive cane, and personal defense combination device incorporating user mobility and self-defense features includes a housing that defines an interior space. A leash is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the interior space. The leash is retractable type so that a cord of the leash is selectively extensible from the housing through an aperture. A user is positioned to couple the cord to a domestic animal to leash the domestic animal. A pole that is coupled to and extends from the housing comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the pole is selectively extensible and configured to serve as a mobility aid. A stun gun that is coupled to the pole distal from the housing is configured to administer an electrical shock to an attacker to incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: An animal tethering, assistive cane, and personal defense combination device incorporating user mobility and self-defense features includes a housing that defines an interior space. A leash is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the interior space. The leash is retractable type so that a cord of the leash is selectively extensible from the housing through an aperture. A user is positioned to couple the cord to a domestic animal to leash the domestic animal. A pole that is coupled to and extends from the housing comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the pole is selectively extensible and configured to serve as a mobility aid. A stun gun that is coupled to the pole distal from the housing is configured to administer an electrical shock to an attacker to incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for cloud-based monitoring and control of physical environments. A system comprises a computing cloud with at least one processor configured to execute one or more application modules and a data analytics module for analyzing diagnostic and environmental metric data. The system further comprises a building server communicatively coupled with the computing cloud, at least one gateway communicatively coupled with the building server, and at least one system device communicatively coupled with the at least one gateway. The at least one system device generates environmental metric data for further analysis and display, and the data is communicated to the computing cloud by way of the at least one gateway and the at least one building server.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for cloud-based monitoring and control of physical environments. A system comprises a computing cloud with at least one processor configured to execute one or more application modules and a data analytics module for analyzing diagnostic and environmental metric data. The system further comprises a building server communicatively coupled with the computing cloud, at least one gateway communicatively coupled with the building server, and at least one system device communicatively coupled with the at least one gateway. The at least one system device generates environmental metric data for further analysis and display, and the data is communicated to the computing cloud by way of the at least one gateway and the at least one building server.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for cloud-based monitoring and control of physical environments. A system comprises a computing cloud with at least one processor configured to execute one or more application modules and a data analytics module for analyzing diagnostic and environmental metric data. The system further comprises a building server communicatively coupled with the computing cloud, at least one gateway communicatively coupled with the building server, and at least one system device communicatively coupled with the at least one gateway. The at least one system device generates environmental metric data for further analysis and display, and the data is communicated to the computing cloud by way of the at least one gateway and the at least one building server.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for cloud-based monitoring and control of physical environments. A system comprises a computing cloud with at least one processor configured to execute one or more application modules and a data analytics module for analyzing diagnostic and environmental metric data. The system further comprises a building server communicatively coupled with the computing cloud, at least one gateway communicatively coupled with the building server, and at least one system device communicatively coupled with the at least one gateway. The at least one system device generates environmental metric data for further analysis and display, and the data is communicated to the computing cloud by way of the at least one gateway and the at least one building server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating advertising conversions based on a physical location of an end user computing device are provided. An advertisement is presented using an end user computing device, and an ad impression record is generated. The location of the end user computing device is then monitored and compared to a geofence associated with the advertisement. The location may be monitored by the end user computing device itself or by a tracking system. Once the geofence area is entered and any other conditions associated with the geofence are satisfied, an ad conversion record is generated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for launching an advertised application to perform an intent are provided. An advertisement for an application is created, and an intent (such as playing indicated media) is associated with the advertisement. Upon interacting with the advertisement on an end user computing device, the application is launched and passed the intent for processing, if the application is installed on the end user computing device. If the application is not installed on the end user computing device, the application is downloaded and installed on the end user computing device, and the intent is provided to the application upon the first execution of the application for processing.

Abstract: A method performed by at least one computing device that associates advertisement selections (e.g., clicks) with installations of software applications that are the subject matter of the advertisements. The method includes receiving and storing user click information indicating that a user has selected an advertisement associated with a software application. The user click information comprises first device information and identifies an advertisement provider. The method also includes receiving application installation information indicating that the user has installed the application. The application installation information comprises second device information. The application installation information is matched with the stored user click information based at least in part on the first and second device information. A credit for the installation is assigned to the advertisement provider.

Abstract: A signage system includes an alpha-numeric character with angled front walls defining a peaked internal cavity and having perimeter flanges extending along edges of the front walls. A mount plate fits into and is hidden by the character. Connectors releasably attach the character to the mount plate. Features on the mount plate and character inter-engage to center and align the character on the mount plate. The connectors can be snap-attach, hook-and-loop, or magnetic. Alternatively, adhesive can be used to attachment.

Abstract: A mailbox includes opposing side pieces, a bottom piece, a rear piece, and a door, all made from die-cast aluminum. The side pieces include abutting top flanges and the mailbox further includes a channel engaging the top flanges to hold the top flanges together. Screws extend through the channel into threaded engagement with the top flanges, and also extend through apertures into apertured bosses to secure all components together. Address signage (sand-cast) is provided for selective attachment to the sides, door or top of the mailbox. The door is pivotally mounted to the mailbox by a pivot pin that telescopingly extends into holes in the side pieces to facilitate assembly.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting and supporting a rain gutter that includes an overlying, leaf- and debris-shedding cover. The bracket is an L-shaped element that includes a first leg that lies against a gutter rear wall and is suitably secured to a fascia board, such as with screws. A second leg extends outwardly from the first leg and terminates in a hook-shaped end to receive and support the inturned front edge of the gutter. The second leg includes an opening for attaching the front edge of the cover in spaced relationship to the gutter front edge. One or more openings are provided in the bracket for receiving connecting screws for connecting a gutter end cap to a bracket positioned adjacent the gutter end.

Abstract: A rain gutter that includes an overlying, leaf- and debris-shedding cover. The gutter is in the form of a channel having an upwardly-facing opening. The cover overlies the channel opening and includes a convex front edge that is spaced from the front edge of the channel to define a gap or opening between the cover and the channel to allow water to flow around the convex front edge and into the channel. A series of support brackets are positioned within the gutter channel and interconnect the gutter and the cover to provide a rigid gutter structure. An end cap is provided at each end of the gutter and overlies both the gutter channel section and the space between the channel section and the cover, to prevent entry of leaves and debris into the channel through the ends of the gutter.

Abstract: An end cap for rain gutters having an overlying cover for deflecting leaves and other debris to prevent gutter and downspout clogging. The end cap includes a gutter trough closure region, for blocking water flow from the end of the gutter, and a second, above-trough closure region for blocking entry of leaves and other debris into the end of the gutter between the gutter trough and the overlying cover.