Abstract: A method of cell balancing for a battery comprising a plurality of cells. The method comprises determining a cell balancing strategy based on at least one of a cell chemistry of the battery; an expected use cycle of the battery; and a first state of the battery, wherein the first state is a detected state of the battery. The method further comprises discharging one or more cells according to the cell balancing strategy when the battery is in a second state, wherein the second state is a detected state of the battery. The cell balancing strategy is configured to discharge one or more of the plurality of cells such that a balancing parameter of each cell being discharged reaches a threshold value. The balancing parameter comprises at least one of a voltage; a state of charge; and a voltage difference.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: An apparatus for stowing and/or transporting rod-shaped structures such that the rods are easily insertable into, and removable from, the rod holder when it is located underneath an overhead obstruction that would otherwise prevent insertion or removal of rods into the rod holder. The rod holder rotates away from the receiving structure to which it is attached by operation of a rotatable attachment between the rod holder and a base. The base comprises a latching mechanism to prevent the rod holder from rotating unless it is released using a latch release lever. The rod holder allows insertion of longer rods into the rod holder than would otherwise be possible using rod holders of the prior art. The rod holder increases ease of access to rods stored in the rod holder. An exemplary use case is the storage of fishing rods under a T-top on a fishing boat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: A soft-to-hard goods connector is provided which includes an elastomeric bladder having a preform layer and an outer textile layer enclosing the preform layer. The outer textile layer has at least one skin extension layer extending beyond a periphery of the elastomeric bladder. The skin extension layer has a chord attached at a distal end with the chord being perpendicular to the skin extension layer. The connector includes a host rigid structure with a receiving component. The receiving component has a mounting track with the chord mounted in the mounting track. The receiving component permits the chord to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the chord with a limited range of motion.

Abstract: High quality, catalyst-free boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) that are long, flexible, have few wall molecules and few defects in the crystalline structure, can be efficiently produced by a process driven primarily by Direct Induction. Secondary Direct Induction coils, Direct Current heaters, lasers, and electric arcs can provide additional heating to tailor the processes and enhance the quality of the BNNTs while reducing impurities. Heating the initial boron feed stock to temperatures causing it to act as an electrical conductor can be achieved by including refractory metals in the initial boron feed stock, and providing additional heat via lasers or electric arcs. Direct Induction processes may be energy efficient and sustainable for indefinite period of time. Careful heat and gas flow profile management may be used to enhance production of high quality BNNT at significant production rates.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: defining a plurality of known error types within a payroll platform for use within an automotive space; obtaining performance information for a plurality of performance-based employees within the automotive space; and processing the performance information based, at least in part, upon the plurality of known error types to identify one or more errors within the performance information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: enabling a user to define a first compensation plan for one or more performance-based employees within an automotive space; enabling the user to define a second compensation plan for the one or more performance-based employees within the automotive space; and comparing the first compensation plan to the second compensation plan to determine one or more differential characteristics for the second compensation plan with respect to the first compensation plan.

Abstract: Electronic natural language processing in a natural language processing (NLP) system, such as a Question-Answering (QA) system. A receives electronic text input, in question form, and determines a readability level indicator in the question. The readability level indicator includes at least a grammatical error, a slang term, and a misspelling type. The computer determines a readability level for the electronic text input based on the readability level indicator, and retrieves candidate answers based on the readability level.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: monitoring the performance of one or more performance-based employees within an automotive space, thus defining performance information for the one or more performance-based employees; receiving one or more snapshot requests for at least a portion of the performance information at one or more points in time; and in response to receiving the one or more snapshot requests, saving at least a portion of the performance information at the one or more points in time, thus defining one or more snapshots.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: defining a performance-based income adjustment program for one or more performance-based employees within an automotive space; monitoring performance information for the one or more performance-based employees with respect to the performance-based income adjustment program to determine if the one or more performance-based employees qualifies for a performance-based income adjustment associated with the performance-based income adjustment program; and adjusting the compensation of the one or more performance-based employees to reflect the performance-based income adjustment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: enabling a user to define a compensation plan for a performance-based employee; obtaining performance information for the performance-based employee, wherein the performance information includes supplemental performance information; and calculating compensation information for the performance-based employee based, at least in part, upon the performance information and the compensation plan.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: defining a plurality of known error types within a payroll platform for use within an automotive space; obtaining performance information for a plurality of performance-based employees within the automotive space; and processing the performance information based, at least in part, upon the plurality of known error types to identify one or more errors within the performance information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: defining demographic information for a target business entity; defining business information for the target business entity; and analyzing the demographic information and/or the business information to identify a proposed compensation plan for one or more performance-based employees of the target business entity.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: defining one or more available compensation plans for performance-based employees within an automotive space; enabling a specific performance-based employee to review the one or more available compensation plans and select a specific compensation plan; and requiring the specific performance-based employee to memorialize their selection of the specific compensation plan.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: obtaining performance information for at least one performance-based employee; identifying a compensation plan for the performance-based employee of a business entity; calculating up-to-date compensation information for the performance-based employee based, at least in part, upon the performance information and the compensation plan; and providing the up-to-date compensation information to the at least one performance-based employee.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: enabling a user to define a first compensation plan for one or more performance-based employees within an automotive space; enabling the user to define a second compensation plan for the one or more performance-based employees within the automotive space; and comparing the first compensation plan to the second compensation plan to determine one or more differential characteristics for the second compensation plan with respect to the first compensation plan.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: obtaining performance information for each of a plurality of performance-based employees of a business entity; ranking the plurality of performance-based employees based, at least in part, upon the performance information for each of the plurality of performance-based employees to define a ranked list of performance-based employees; and publishing at least a portion of the ranked list of performance-based employees.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for enabling a user to define a compensation plan for a performance-based employee within an automotive space; obtaining performance information for the performance-based employee; and calculating compensation information for the performance-based employee based, at least in part, upon the performance information and the compensation plan.