Abstract: A system for failure detection in solar collectors receives first retraction data including a first retraction time associated with a first retraction process of a solar collector from a first position to a second position. The system also retrieves reference data including a reference retraction time associated with a reference retraction process of the solar collector from the first position to the second position based on the received first retraction data. The system also calculates a first settling time associated with the first retraction process of the solar collector based on the first retraction time and the reference retraction time. The system also detects a first anomaly in a functionality of one or more joints of the solar collector based on the calculated first settling time. The system also outputs a first alert based on the detected first anomaly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for automatic health monitoring. In one embodiment, a regularly accessed device is equipped with an access detection unit. In one embodiment, a regularly accessed device is a temperature controlled compartment. In one embodiment, a timer is started when the access detection unit detects an access to the temperature controlled compartment. In one embodiment, a determination unit determines whether a second access is made within a time interval of a first access. In one embodiment, the time interval is determined using the patient's recommended medication regimen. In one embodiment, when a determination unit determines that a second access is not made within a time interval of a first access, a signal generator generates a signal. In one embodiment, the signal is transmitted to a healthcare provider. In one embodiment, the signal is transmitted via a computer network.

Abstract: The present invention includes a Couch Link system which provides for a remote keyboard and a remote pointer to control a PC. The PC generates a PC monitor display and sounds, and the invention projects the same display image and play the sounds on a television. The remote keyboard and remote pointer may be in one room with the television, while the PC is in another room. The Relink system of the present invention further permits the PC to not merely generate and project its PC monitor display on the TV but, also, to control the TV's functions, including program selection, viewing, recording, and scheduling.

Abstract: A system which includes a remote keyboard and a remote pointer to control a personal computer (PC). The PC generates a PC monitor display and sounds, and a device projects that same display image and plays the same sounds on a remotely located television. A remote keyboard and remote pointer may be in one room with the television, while the PC is in another room. Another system permits the PC to not merely generate and project its PC monitor display on the TV but, also, to control the TV's functions, including program selection, viewing, recording, and scheduling.