Abstract: The present invention relates to a flooring system for generating electricity from users as they walk. A flooring system (1) for generating electricity, comprising: a plurality of generators (100), each generator (100) having a support, each generator being arranged to generate electricity from linear motion of the support in a first direction; and a plurality of tiles for supporting one or more people, wherein each support supports a plurality of tiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flooring system for generating electricity from users as they walk. A flooring system (1) for generating electricity, comprising: a plurality of generators (100), each generator (100) having a support, each generator being arranged to generate electricity from linear motion of the support in a first direction; and a plurality of tiles for supporting one or more people, wherein each support supports a plurality of tiles.

Abstract: The present application describes techniques for the harvesting of kinetic energy from the movement of people and/or vehicles. A motion converter is discussed which converts linear progression caused by traffic-related impulse forces, to be converted to rotational motion for driving the rotor of an electricity generator. An assembly for harvesting energy including the motion converter and a floor unit are also described.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a security system include a device control module configured for electronic communication with a plurality of devices and a user interface coupled in electronic communication with the device control module. The user interface includes a voice memory and a first speaker. The user interface is configured to receive a first system event from the device control module identifying a first condition detected by the security system. The user interface is further configured to retrieve a voice message from the voice memory corresponding to the first system event and transmit the voice message via the first speaker.

Abstract: The present application describes techniques for the harvesting of kinetic energy from the movement of people and/or vehicles. A motion converter is discussed which converts linear progression caused by traffic-related impulse forces, to be converted to rotational motion for driving the rotor of an electricity generator. An assembly for harvesting energy including the motion converter and a floor unit are also described.

Abstract: A method for proximity based purchasing and selling, and a system thereof are provided. The method includes the steps of determining a geographical location of a plurality of buyers, determining a product/service desired by at least a portion of the plurality of buyers, and grouping buyers by the determined geographical location and the desired product/service, such that a seller provides the product/service at a discounted rate as a result of the grouped buyers being in a geographical region and wanting a similar product/service.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to spore surface display compositions comprising a spore having at least one nucleic acid sequence encoding for at least one polypeptide and operable to express the polypeptide on a surface of the spore. In some embodiments, the displayed polypeptide is displayed with a spore carrier protein. In some embodiments, the spore may be derived from a Clostriduim sp. such as Clostriduim taeniosporum. Spore display compositions of the disclosure may include vaccines, fusion proteins, drug delivery devices, systems for generating an antibody to an antigen/peptide expressed on a spore surface, an anticancer drug, an immobilized enzyme system, a system for serological reagent preparation, a contaminant removal system, a biocatalysis system, a screening platform, a nanotechnology platform, a bioanalytical sensor, a molecular electronic system and/or a signal processing system. Methods for making and using these compositions are described.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a security system include a device control module configured for electronic communication with a plurality of devices and a user interface coupled in electronic communication with the device control module. The user interface includes a voice memory and a first speaker. The user interface is configured to receive a first system event from the device control module identifying a first condition detected by the security system. The user interface is further configured to retrieve a voice message from the voice memory corresponding to the first system event and transmit the voice message via the first speaker.

Abstract: A process for increasing the active surface area of at least one electrode having a surface comprising a group VIII metal in an electrochemical cell, which also comprises at least one balancing electrode and an aqueous electrolyte which comprises nitrate ions, which comprises applying a sweeping voltage across the electrodes at a rate of at least 0.2 V/s, the sweeping voltage being from a lower voltage which is between the voltage at which hydrogen evolution occurs and ?0.7 V to an upper voltage which is between ?0.2 V and +0.3 V, all of the above voltages being with reference to a standard calomel reference electrode (VSCE).

Abstract: A process for increasing the active surface area of at least one electrode having a surface comprising a group VIII metal in an electrochemical cell, which also comprises at least one balancing electrode and an aqueous electrolyte which comprises nitrate ions, which comprises applying a sweeping voltage across the electrodes at a rate of at least 0.2 V/s, the sweeping voltage being from a lower voltage which is between the voltage at which hydrogen evolution occurs and −0.7 V to an upper voltage which is between −0.2 V and +0.3 V, all of the above voltages being with reference to a standard calomel reference electrode (VSCE).

Abstract: A reactor for vinyl chloride polymerization in aqueous dispersion and inside said reactor at least one polished surface provided by a layer constructed from a Cr/Ni stainless steel of Cr content 13-30 wt % and Ni content 20-35 wt %.Preferably the layer provides at least part of the interior surface of the body of the reactor.A process for the production of a vinyl chloride polymer in such a reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A series of storage stacks, such as bookcases, are mounted on a track with controlled power means for moving them to provide a single aisle between any two stacks. The remaining stacks are in contact with each other, thereby conserving space and lighting means. The movement of the stacks, the lighting above the open aisle, and the safety features are all automatically controlled. All controls are mounted above the floor level.