Abstract: A system and method for managing network traffic in a distributed environment. the system including: a plurality of logic modules configured to determine policy data related to bandwidth management and at least one split criteria for a basis for shaping network traffic; a control processor associated with each one of the plurality of logic modules, each control processor configured to determine data associated with each of a plurality of traffic flows at the associated logic module and to coordinate traffic actions over the plurality of logic modules; a packet processor associated with each control processor and configured to determine a traffic action based on each traffic flow and received policy data; and at least two shaper objects configured to receive a split of the traffic flows and enforce the determined traffic action on their respective traffic flow.

Abstract: A presence alert system (24) includes a sniffer (36), controller-circuitry (38), radio frequency (RF) background data (40), and a software program (42). The sniffer is configured to sample and measure a characteristic of ambient RF signals (33) over time. The controller-circuitry includes one or more processors and one or more storage mediums. The RF background data is stored in at least one of the one or more storage mediums, and is indicative of no moving presence. The software program is stored in at least one of the one or more storage mediums, and is executed by at least one of the one or more processors. The software program is configured to evaluate the measured characteristic of the ambient RF signals, compare the measured characteristic to the RF background data, and thereby determine motion of a presence (34).

Abstract: A system and method for managing network traffic in a distributed environment. the system including: a plurality of logic modules configured to determine policy data related to bandwidth management and at least one split criteria for a basis for shaping network traffic; a control processor associated with each one of the plurality of logic modules, each control processor configured to determine data associated with each of a plurality of traffic flows at the associated logic module and to coordinate traffic actions over the plurality of logic modules; a packet processor associated with each control processor and configured to determine a traffic action based on each traffic flow and received policy data; and at least two shaper objects configured to receive a split of the traffic flows and enforce the determined traffic action on their respective traffic flow.

Abstract: A method of operating an access control system comprising a plurality of access controls, the method comprising: determining an energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls; determining a latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls; transmitting the energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls; transmitting the latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls; collecting the energy metric and the latency metric at a head node or collecting energy metric at each of the plurality of access controls from a 1-hop transmission distance; and determining a data route through the plurality of access controls in response to the energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls and the latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls.

Abstract: A physiological state screening system may include a temperature sensor, a blood oxygen saturation sensor, a cardiorespiratory sensor unit, a communication circuitry, and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers may include one or more processors communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor and the cardiorespiratory sensor unit. The one or more processors may be configured to execute a set of program instructions maintained in one or more memory units, where the set of program instructions is configured to cause the one or more processors to receive one or more signals, determine one or more physiological states of a subject, determine one or more physiological interventions, and transmit one or more signals instructive of the one or more physiological interventions.

Abstract: A passenger service unit health monitoring system includes a cardiorespiratory sensor unit, a temperature sensor, and one or more controllers having one or more processors configured to execute a set of program instructions maintained in one or more memory units, wherein the set of program instructions is configured to cause the one or more processors to: receive one or more signals from at least one of the temperature sensor or the cardiorespiratory sensor unit indicative of one or more physiological states of the subject; measure one or more physiological states of the subject based on the one or more signals indicative of one or more physiological states of the subject; determine one or more physiological interventions based on the one or more physiological states of the subject; and transmit one or more signals instructive of the one or more physiological interventions.

Abstract: A method of operating an access control system comprising a plurality of access controls, the method comprising: determining an energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls; determining a latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls; transmitting the energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls; transmitting the latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls; collecting the energy metric and the latency metric at a head node or collecting energy metric at each of the plurality of access controls from a 1-hop transmission distance; and determining a data route through the plurality of access controls in response to the energy metric of each of the plurality of access controls and the latency metric of each of the plurality of access controls.

Abstract: A method of detecting a presence of an object including: transmitting commissioning frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar signals throughout an area using a FMCW radar system; mapping a commissioning image of the area using the commissioning FMCW radar signals; transmitting current FMCW radar signals throughout an area using the FMCW radar system; mapping a current image of the area using the current FMCW radar signals; detecting a difference between the current image and the commissioning image; identifying an object as the difference between the current image and the commissioning image; and determining an identity of the object.

Abstract: A presence alert system (24) includes a sniffer (36), controller-circuitry (38), radio frequency (RF) background data (40), and a software program (42). The sniffer is configured to sample and measure a characteristic of ambient RF signals (33) over time. The controller-circuitry includes one or more processors and one or more storage mediums. The RF background data is stored in at least one of the one or more storage mediums, and is indicative of no moving presence. The software program is stored in at least one of the one or more storage mediums, and is executed by at least one of the one or more processors. The software program is configured to evaluate the measured characteristic of the ambient RF signals, compare the measured characteristic to the RF background data, and thereby determine motion of a presence (34).

Abstract: A method of controlling an elevator system incudes collecting one or more frustration indicators of a passenger during usage of the elevator system by the passenger; collecting one or more frustration factors; correlating the one or more frustration factors to the one or more frustration indicators to generate one or more preferences for the passenger; generating a profile for the passenger in response to the correlating, the profile including the one or more preferences; and controlling operation of the elevator system in response to the one or more preferences to reduce frustration of the passenger during interaction with the elevator system.

Abstract: A biometric air conditioning control system includes a local electronic device, an ambient air parameter sensor, a mobile device, a storage medium, and a processor. The electronic device is located in an area and includes a transceiver and a near field communication device configured to broadcast a beacon signal via the transceiver. The parameter sensor is configured to measure and output measured air parameter information. The mobile device includes a human interface device, a transceiver configured to receive the beacon signal, a biometrics sensor configured to output a measured biometric information of the occupant relative to occupant comfort. The storage medium stores thermal profile matrix data, authentication data associated with the beacon signal, and a software-based application.

Abstract: A computer system for graphically indicating quality of Radio Frequency (RF) connection for a floor plan of a building is provided, A computer processor is configured to identify wall types and determine a wall property for a plurality of walls included in the floor plan, predict an RF signal strength from an RF transmitter positioned at a certain location on the floor plan, determine a prediction confidence level based on signal measurements, determine an RF connectivity level for respective RF receivers to be located in different areas of the floor plan based on analysis of the associated predicted RF signal strength, mounting inclination and orientation of the receiver devices, determined wall properties associated with walls located in expected paths of predicted RF signals, and an associated link margin, and provide a GUI on a computer display indicating a visualization of RF connectivity levels on areas of the floor plan.

Abstract: Systems for exchanging information between a cargo handling system of an aircraft and a Power Drive Unit (PDU) are described herein. The systems include a power source provided within the aircraft and a first PDU provided within the aircraft. The power source is capable of providing DC power to the at least one PDU via an electrical power line. The power source further including a first Power Line Communication (PLC) node and the PDU further including a second Power Line Communication (PLC) node. The first PLC node being capable of communicating with the second PLC node via the electrical power line.

Abstract: A biometric air conditioning control system includes a local electronic device, an ambient air parameter sensor, a mobile device, a storage medium, and a processor. The electronic device is located in an area and includes a transceiver and a near field communication device configured to broadcast a beacon signal via the transceiver. The parameter sensor is configured to measure and output measured air parameter information. The mobile device includes a human interface device, a transceiver configured to receive the beacon signal, a biometrics sensor configured to output a measured biometric information of the occupant relative to occupant comfort. The storage medium stores thermal profile matrix data, authentication data associated with the beacon signal, and a software-based application.

Abstract: A method of controlling an elevator system incudes collecting one or more frustration indicators of a passenger during usage of the elevator system by the passenger; collecting one or more frustration factors; correlating the one or more frustration factors to the one or more frustration indicators to generate one or more preferences for the passenger; generating a profile for the passenger in response to the correlating, the profile including the one or more preferences; and controlling operation of the elevator system in response to the one or more preferences to reduce frustration of the passenger during interaction with the elevator system.

Abstract: A computer system for graphically indicating quality of Radio Frequency (RF) connection for a floor plan of a building is provided, A computer processor is configured to identify wall types and determine a wall property for a plurality of walls included in the floor plan, predict an RF signal strength from an RF transmitter positioned at a certain location on the floor plan, determine a prediction confidence level based on signal measurements, determine an RF connectivity level for respective RF receivers to be located in different areas of the floor plan based on analysis of the associated predicted RF signal strength, mounting inclination and orientation of the receiver devices, determined wall properties associated with walls located in expected paths of predicted RF signals, and an associated link margin, and provide a GUI on a computer display indicating a visualization of RF connectivity levels on areas of the floor plan.

Abstract: Systems for exchanging information between a cargo handling system of an aircraft and a Power Drive Unit (PDU) are described herein. The systems include a power source provided within the aircraft and a first PDU provided within the aircraft. The power source is capable of providing DC power to the at least one PDU via an electrical power line. The power source further including a first Power Line Communication (PLC) node and the PDU further including a second Power Line Communication (PLC) node. The first PLC node being capable of communicating with the second PLC node via the electrical power line.

Abstract: Metadata is obtained regarding a data system instance. The metadata is sent to a server in a multi-tenant data center. Analysis results are received that indicate the results of an analysis performed on the metadata by a tool at the multi-tenant data center.

Abstract: An “RFID-Based Inference Platform” provides various techniques for using RFID tags in combination with other enterprise sensors to track users and objects, infer their interactions, and provide these inferences for enabling further applications. Specifically, observations are collected from combinations of RFID tag reads and other enterprise sensors including electronic calendars, user presence identifiers, cardkey access logs, computer logins, etc. Given sufficient observations, the RFID-Based Inference Platform automatically differentiates between tags associated with or affixed to people and tags affixed to objects. The RFID-Based Inference Platform then infers additional information including identities of people, ownership of specific objects, the nature of different “zones” in a workspace (e.g., private office versus conference room).

Abstract: An “RFID-Based Inference Platform” provides various techniques for using RFID tags in combination with other enterprise sensors to track users and objects, infer their interactions, and provide these inferences for enabling further applications. Specifically, observations are collected from combinations of RFID tag reads and other enterprise sensors including electronic calendars, user presence identifiers, cardkey access logs, computer logins, etc. Given sufficient observations, the RFID-Based Inference Platform automatically differentiates between tags associated with or affixed to people and tags affixed to objects. The RFID-Based Inference Platform then infers additional information including identities of people, ownership of specific objects, the nature of different “zones” in a workspace (e.g., private office versus conference room).