Abstract: A battery component includes a header body and a frame secured to the header body. The frame includes an electromagnetic shield portion. The electromagnetic shield portion defines at least one electrical connection port. The electrical connection port is configured to receive an electrically conductive object. The electromagnetic shield portion is configured to dissipate electromagnetic radiation from the electrically conductive object.

Abstract: A software development planning and management system includes at least one repository of information associating, sub-tasks of an encompassing software development task to be completed and a timeline of sub-task completion, programmer personnel resources, software development requirements and software defects. A user interface uses the repository in providing data representing at least one display image indicating status of sub-task completion, including status of sub-task software generation and test. A resource processor also uses the repository in determining programmer personnel resources required for completion of a plurality of sub-tasks.

Abstract: A system for processing a record identifying a liability of a financially responsible party includes an acquisition processor for acquiring a record identifying a portion of a charge related to a service provided to a particular customer by a service provider organization. A data processor identifies a party financially responsible for the charge portion and identifies an account type associated with the charge portion using predetermined rules. The data processor also determines whether an account of the identified type exists for the identified financially responsible party. The data processor also initiates creation of an account of the identified type in response to a determination that an account of that type does not exist. A record processor associates the acquired record with the account of the identified type.

Abstract: A system for grouping records of charges associated with provision of services to an entity to support reimbursement monitoring includes an acquisition processor for acquiring data related to charges for services provided to the entity. A data processor is coupled to the acquisition processor and to a source of rules. The data processor groups the charges using the rules to provide a reimbursable amount value and creates a record containing data representing the grouped charges and the reimbursable amount value.

Abstract: A system consolidates records of services from multiple customer accounts, encounters, cases or visits into one account to facilitate comprehensive billing and reimbursement compatible with selected contract (e.g., Medicare health plan) rules for disparate services provided to a customer. A method determines payment for provision of multiple different services based on predetermined reimbursement rules. The method involves receiving a record identifying a service provided to a specific entity and automatically creating a reimbursement record. The reimbursement record groups an item identifying the provided service together with an item identifying an other service provided to the specific entity based on predetermined service record allocation rules. A reimbursement amount for the identified provided service and the other service provided to the specific entity is calculated based on a reimbursement contract.