Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and a data processing system for environment evaluation, and a computer-readable storage medium with a computer program for executing the aforementioned method stored thereon. A data processing system according to one aspect comprises: at least one processor; at least one memory; and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor, wherein execution of the computer program on the processor results in the following operations: obtaining user evaluations of an environment and environmental parameter measurements from a plurality of mobile devices; and generating evaluation information about the environment from the user evaluations and the environmental parameter measurements.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system includes a tractor, a container connected to the tractor, a refrigeration unit for conditioning a compartment of the container, a first power system associated with the cargo container and operably coupled to the refrigeration unit, and a second power system associated with the tractor. One or more components are shared between the first power system and the second power system.

Abstract: An electrical pop out device has an shroud and a pop out housing configured to be inside the shroud in a retracted position and to extend outside the shroud in an extended position. A guidance mechanism connects the pop out housing with the shroud and allows movement of the pop out housing with respect to the shroud between a retracted position and an extended position. The electrical pop out device includes an electrical connection for powering an electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing and/or charging a battery of the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. The electrical pop out device may also include audio, video and/or data connections for the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. In some embodiments, the electrical/electronic device is portable and the pop out housing is detachable from the shroud.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system including a refrigeration unit for conditioning an area and a power system operably coupled to the refrigeration unit. The power system includes at least one fuel cell and a fuel source. At least a portion of one of the refrigeration unit and the power system is packaged into a replaceable module.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system includes a plurality of component levels including a fuel source, a power source including a fuel cell operably coupled to the fuel source and configured to produce electrical power, and at least one load connected to and operable to receive electrical power from the power source. The at least one load includes a refrigeration unit having a refrigerant circuit through which a refrigerant is circulated. At least one of the plurality of component levels comprises a plurality of modules.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system including: a transport refrigeration unit configured to provide conditioned air to a refrigerated cargo space of a transport container; a fuel cell configured to provide electricity to the transport refrigeration unit; and a supervisory management module configured to control operation of the transport refrigeration unit and the fuel cell.

Abstract: A power system of a transport refrigeration system including a truck and one or more cargo compartments includes a refrigeration and propulsion fuel cell and a fuel system to supply a flow of fuel to the refrigeration and propulsion fuel cell. A power electronics module is operably connected to the refrigeration and propulsion fuel cell and a propulsion unit is driven by energy generated at the refrigeration and propulsion fuel cell. The propulsion unit is configured to drive the truck. A transport refrigeration unit is powered in a first mode by energy generated at the refrigeration and propulsion fuel cell. The transport refrigeration unit is configured to provide cooling to the one or more cargo compartments. When the transport refrigeration unit is disconnected from the refrigeration and propulsion fuel cell, the transport refrigeration unit is powered in a second mode by one or more secondary power sources.

Abstract: A method of operating a transport refrigeration system including: detecting, using one or more sensors, operational data of a transport refrigeration unit and a power supply system configured to provide electricity to the transport refrigeration unit; receiving external data; determining a recommended adjustment command based on the operational data and the external data; and adjusting an operation of at least one of the transport refrigeration unit or the power supply system based on the recommended adjustment command.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration unit (TRU) system is provided and includes a high-voltage power source, a low-voltage power source, at least one of the high-voltage power source and the low-voltage power source including a fuel cell configured to provide electricity to the transport refrigeration unit, a first electrical load, which is optimally powered by the high-voltage power source, a second electrical load, which is optimally powered by the low-voltage power source and an electrical distribution system by which the high-voltage power source is directly electrically connected to the first electrical load and the low-voltage power source is directly electrically connected to the second electrical load.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system including: a transport refrigeration unit configured to provide conditioned air to a refrigerated cargo space of a transport container; a fuel cell configured to provide electricity to the transport refrigeration unit; one or more supplemental power sources configured to provide supplemental electricity to the transport refrigeration unit; and a power management module configured to manage the electricity and the supplemental electricity provided to the transport refrigeration unit, wherein the power management module is configured to detect a condition of the transport refrigeration unit that requires supplemental electricity and provide the supplemental electricity to the transport refrigeration unit from the one or more supplemental power sources.

Abstract: A transport refrigeration system includes a transport refrigeration unit configured to provide conditioned air to a refrigerated cargo space of a container; a low voltage DC power source including a fuel cell configured to provide electricity to the transport refrigeration unit; a power converter configured to condition DC power from the low voltage DC power source prior to supply to a transport refrigeration unit load; and a power management module configured to manage power provided to the transport refrigeration unit.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of power distribution modules connected to at least one power supply and configured to receive power therefrom. A power distribution bus connects the power distribution modules of the plurality of power distribution modules in parallel. The plurality of power distribution modules executes a distributed system policy management protocol over the power distribution bus to control a supply of available power from the at least one power supply to loads connected to USB charging ports of the power distribution modules.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of power distribution modules connected to at least one power supply and configured to receive power therefrom. A power distribution bus connects the power distribution modules of the plurality of power distribution modules in parallel. The plurality of power distribution modules executes a distributed system policy management protocol over the power distribution bus to control a supply of available power from the at least one power supply to loads connected to USB charging ports of the power distribution modules.

Abstract: An electrical pop out device has an shroud and a pop out housing configured to be inside the shroud in a retracted position and to extend outside the shroud in an extended position. A guidance mechanism connects the pop out housing with the shroud and allows movement of the pop out housing with respect to the shroud between a retracted position and an extended position. The electrical pop out device includes an electrical connection for powering an electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing and/or charging a battery of the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. The electrical pop out device may also include audio, video and/or data connections for the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. In some embodiments, the electrical/electronic device is portable and the pop out housing is detachable from the shroud.

Abstract: An electrical pop out device has an shroud and a pop out housing configured to be inside the shroud in a retracted position and to extend outside the shroud in an extended position. A guidance mechanism connects the pop out housing with the shroud and allows movement of the pop out housing with respect to the shroud between a retracted position and an extended position. The electrical pop out device includes an electrical connection for powering an electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing and/or charging a battery of the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. The electrical pop out device may also include audio, video and/or data connections for the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. In some embodiments, the electrical/electronic device is portable and the pop out housing is detachable from the shroud.

Abstract: A power station includes a connection box with at least one receptacle and a wireless power transmitting assembly operatively connected to the connection box. The wireless power transmitting assembly is adapted to transfers wireless power. A power cord may be connected to the connection box to supply power to the connection box and the wireless power transmitting assembly.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of power distribution modules connected to at least one power supply and configured to receive power therefrom. A power distribution bus connects the power distribution modules of the plurality of power distribution modules in parallel. The plurality of power distribution modules executes a distributed system policy management protocol over the power distribution bus to control a supply of available power from the at least one power supply to loads connected to USB charging ports of the power distribution modules.

Abstract: A portable charger tray includes an internal rechargeable power supply and a first wireless power transmitter connected to the internal rechargeable power supply for wirelessly charging a portable electronic device. A wireless power charging system includes the portable charger tray for wirelessly charging the portable electronic device and a dock for charging the internal rechargeable power supply of the portable charger tray.

Abstract: A portable charger tray includes an internal rechargeable power supply and a first wireless power transmitter connected to the internal rechargeable power supply for wirelessly charging a portable electronic device. A wireless power charging system includes the portable charger tray for wirelessly charging the portable electronic device and a dock for charging the internal rechargeable power supply of the portable charger tray.

Abstract: An electrical pop out device has an shroud and a pop out housing configured to be inside the shroud in a retracted position and to extend outside the shroud in an extended position. A guidance mechanism connects the pop out housing with the shroud and allows movement of the pop out housing with respect to the shroud between a retracted position and an extended position. The electrical pop out device includes an electrical connection for powering an electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing and/or charging a battery of the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. The electrical pop out device may also include audio, video and/or data connections for the electrical/electronic device in the pop out housing. In some embodiments, the electrical/electronic device is portable and the pop out housing is detachable from the shroud.