Abstract: A sensing device may include a housing and one or more features configured to couple the housing against the outer surface of the bone of the patient. A sensing device may include onboard electronics carried by the housing, the onboard electronics comprising: communication circuitry, one or more sensors configured to generate data regarding one or more characteristics of the patient; and processing circuitry configured to activate the communication circuitry to send the generated data to a device outside the patient.

Abstract: A social identity system has a collection of physical objects displayed under control of a specific enterprise, a data repository storing, as a virtual object, at least a name and a description of each physical object in the collection, each virtual object associated with a unique Social Identity of Objects (SIO) code, a broad variety of digital information, entered as digital files by registered members, each instance associated with a unique SIO code, and associated by SIO codes, with physical objects in the collection. A portion of the information defined by association with one of the physical objects comprises one or more of history, stories and opinions associated by SIO codes with the members contributing, the changing collection of information over time defining an evolving social identity of the particular one of the physical objects in the collection of physical objects.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a computing system receives a first electronic remittance corresponding to a first electronic payment to a payee. The system determines that the first remittance is in a first, unrecognized format, and responsively presents, to the payee, a user interface for matching electronic remittances to electronic payments. The system receives, via the user interface, field-mapping information between the first format and a second, recognized format. The system receives a second electronic remittance corresponding to a second electronic payment directed to the payee, determines that the second remittance is in the first format, and responsively uses the field-mapping information to convert the second remittance to the second format. The system matches the converted remittance to the second payment, and provides, to the payee, a payment file that indicates a match between the second remittance and the second payment.

Abstract: A system enabling a registered user of an SIO database to instantiate and edit characteristics of objects has an SIO base module adapted to interact with the user in instantiating and editing objects, an SIO search module, an SIO input module, an SIO database, and an SIO template database. The base module enables the user to conduct a search of the SIO database with the search module and guides the user in instantiating and editing characteristics of objects.

Abstract: A system for structured data collection for descriptions of objects in a social identity of objects (SIO) database has an SIO database, an SIO template database, an SIO input module, and at least one third party database. Characteristics of objects are identified, an input template is selected based on the object characteristics, search queries are constructed from the input template, and data for the SIO is retrieved from the third-party database.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a computing system receives a first electronic remittance corresponding to a first electronic payment to a payee. The system determines that the first remittance is in a first, unrecognized format, and responsively presents, to the payee, a user interface for matching electronic remittances to electronic payments. The system receives, via the user interface, field-mapping information between the first format and a second, recognized format. The system receives a second electronic remittance corresponding to a second electronic payment directed to the payee, determines that the second remittance is in the first format, and responsively uses the field-mapping information to convert the second remittance to the second format. The system matches the converted remittance to the second payment, and provides, to the payee, a payment file that indicates a match between the second remittance and the second payment.

Abstract: Organic sulfur compounds contained in refinery off gas streams having either high or low concentrations of olefins are converted to hydrogen sulfides which can be then be removed using conventional amine treating systems. The process uses a catalytic reactor with or without a hydrotreater depending on the olefin concentration of the off gas stream. The catalytic reactor operates in a hydrogenation mode or an oxidation mode to convert a majority of organic sulfur compounds into hydrogen sulfides.

Abstract: System and techniques for programmatic reconciliation of electronic receivables are described herein. An electronic payment remittance and an electronic payment may be received. At least one payer profile may be queried using at least one remittance identifier to obtain a remittance payer profile. The at least one payer profile data base may be queried using at least one payment identifier to obtain a payment payer profile. A referential link may be created between the electronic payment remittance and the electronic payment based on an identification that the remittance payer profile matches the payment payer profile and an identification that at least one remittance identifier matches at least one payment identifier. A payment file may be generated and transmitted based on the referential link, the payment file including an association between the electronic payment remittance, the electronic data, and the referential link. The payment file may be transmitted to a computer.

Abstract: A cannula for connecting a medical device to a biological system is taught. The cannula includes a tissue engagement portion, preferably in the form of an annulus, to which a vacuum is applied through the cannula to attract and hold tissue of the biological system in an initial connection while an affixment device is applied to complete the connection. In addition to a working fluid conduit, comprising a main port, a working fluid passage and a working fluid port, and a port to apply the vacuum, the cannula can include a sensor port to allow sensing pressure or other characteristics of the working fluid at a point closely adjacent to the connection between the cannula and the biological system.

Abstract: Organic sulfur compounds contained in refinery off gas streams having either high ort low concentrations of olefins are converted to hydrogen sulfides which can be then be removed using conventional amine treating systems. The process uses a catalytic reactor with or without a hydrotreater depending on the olefin concentration of the off gas stream. The catalytic reactor operates in a hydrogenation mode or an oxidation mode to convert a majority of organic sulfur compounds into hydrogen sulfides.

Abstract: A social identity system has a collection of physical objects displayed under control of a specific enterprise, a data repository storing, as a virtual object, at least a name and a description of each physical object in the collection, each virtual object associated with a unique Social Identity of Objects (SIO) code, a broad variety of digital information, entered as digital files by registered members, each instance associated with a unique SIO code, and associated by SIO codes, with physical objects in the collection. A portion of the information defined by association with one of the physical objects comprises one or more of history, stories and opinions associated by SIO codes with the members contributing, the changing collection of information over time defining an evolving social identity of the particular one of the physical objects in the collection of physical objects.

Abstract: An airplane is provided. The airplane includes a fuel gauging and quantity estimation system with an improved estimation accuracy. The fuel gauging and quantity estimation system operates by detecting an environment of a tank comprising a liquid and selecting one or more liquid gauging algorithms based on the environment. The fuel gauging and quantity estimation system further operates by receiving sensor data characterizing the liquid of the tank and utilizing the sensor data and the one or more liquid gauging algorithms to determine a property of the liquid.

Abstract: A system incorporates an Internet service storing descriptions, locations and circumstances for virtual objects, creating a virtual world mirroring the real world, with each virtual object associated with a unique code enabling quick search and identification of the virtual objects. The system in some implementations allows search and data mining as well as associating virtual objects with the user that creates the virtual object.

Abstract: A face mask component for ears, mouth and chin area and eye area, are formed by three dimensional graphic printing using natural skin tones, shadows and shading, die cut from card stock, with mechanisms formed also of the card stock for holding the same onto a wearer's head. In the embodiment for disguising the ears, a downwardly open slot is formed for sliding over the cartilage holding the actual wearer's ear to his/her head; in the embodiment for a mouth and chin disguise component, a pair of inwardly directed tips, also formed from the card stock holds the same to the nose of the wearer; and in the embodiment for disguising the eye segment of the head, the component is provided with a pair of arms, like the arms of glasses, for holding the same to the temples of the head and over the ears.

Abstract: A power converter system comprising a power source; a plurality of voltage source converters for driving respective loads; the plurality of voltage converters connected to the power source via a common DC-link, control means (10a, 10b) for driving the voltage source converters by means of respective control signals modulated onto respective modulation carriers; and means for synchronizing the control means such that the respective modulation carriers are interleaved with a selected phase shift therebetween.

Abstract: Systems and methods of inspecting a wind turbine system are provided. In particular, a user device located proximate a wind turbine can obtain location data and component data associated with one or more components of the wind turbine. The component data can be associated with the location data. Maintenance data can then be determined based at least in part on the location data and the component data. The maintenance data can be associated with one or more repair procedures for the one or more components. The maintenance data can then be provided for display by the user device.

Abstract: A method and system for producing a synthesis gas in an oxygen transport membrane based reforming system that utilizes a combined feed stream having a steam to carbon ratio between about 1.6 and 3.0 and a temperature between about 500° C. and 750° C. The combined feed stream is comprised a pre-reformed hydrocarbon feed, superheated steam, and a reaction product stream created by the reaction of a hydrogen containing stream reacted with the permeated oxygen at the permeate side of the oxygen transport membrane elements.

Abstract: An airplane is provided. The airplane includes a fuel gauging and quantity estimation system with an improved estimation accuracy. The fuel gauging and quantity estimation system operates by detecting an environment of a tank comprising a liquid and selecting one or more liquid gauging algorithms based on the environment. The fuel gauging and quantity estimation system further operates by receiving sensor data characterizing the liquid of the tank and utilizing the sensor data and the one or more liquid gauging algorithms to determine a property of the liquid.

Abstract: A power converter system comprising a power source; a plurality of voltage source converters for driving respective loads; the plurality of voltage converters connected to the power source via a common DC-link, control means (10a, 10b) for driving the voltage source converters by means of respective control signals modulated onto respective modulation carriers; and means for synchronizing the control means such that the respective modulation carriers are interleaved with a selected phase shift therebetween.

Abstract: Organic sulfur compounds contained in refinery off gas streams having either high ort low concentrations of olefins are converted to hydrogen sulfides which can be then be removed using conventional amine treating systems. The process uses a catalytic reactor with or without a hydrotreater depending on the olefin concentration of the off gas stream. The catalytic reactor operates in a hydrogenation mode or an oxidation mode to convert a majority of organic sulfur compounds into hydrogen sulfides.