Abstract: A method of HVAC system performance monitoring using a computing device connected to at least one thermostat of an HVAC system in a building includes receiving thermostat data from the thermostat, the thermostat data including temperature setpoint data, measured building temperature data, and HVAC operation data for a time period. Weather data is received from a weather service for the time period, and the thermostat data is synchronized with the weather data with respect to time. At least one machine learning model is trained using the synchronized thermostat and weather data, and performance of the HVAC system over time is monitored using the trained machine learning model.

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves User Equipment (UEs) over a Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Network Exposure Function (NEF). The wireless communication network comprises a non-3GPP Interworking Function (IWF) and the 3GPP NEF. The non-3GPP IWF receives NEF Application Programming Interface (API) calls that have UE data from the UEs over non-3GPP access nodes. The non-3GPP IWF transfers the NEF API calls that have the UE data to the 3GPP NEF. The 3GPP NEF receives the NEF API calls that have the UE data from the non-3GPP IWF. The 3GPP NEF exposes the UE data to an Application Functions (AF) in response to the NEF API calls.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein, their use as branched-chain alpha keto acid dehydrogenase kinase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to treat, for example, diabetes, NASH and heart failure.

Abstract: A method of controlling operation of an electron beam gun and wire feeder during deposition of pools of molten matter onto a substrate to form beads upon solidification of the molten matter. The method includes providing a substrate and a wire source. A molten pool of liquid phase metal is formed on the substrate by melting the wire utilizing an electron beam generated by an electron beam gun. The liquid metal solidifies into a solid phase. A controller utilizes data from a sensor to adjust a process perimeter based, at least in part, on data generated by the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention, a method for manufacturing compounds of the invention and therapeutic uses thereof.

Abstract: A method, software application, and system for assembling a pattern and cutting and applying a film to a vehicle, including: receiving a vehicle identification and obtaining the pattern associated with the received vehicle identification using pattern assembly instructions stored in a memory and executed by a processor; modifying the pattern using pattern modification instructions stored in the memory and executed by the processor; transmitting the pattern to a cutting machine, wherein the cutting machine is operable for cutting the film according to the pattern; and transmitting installation instructions associated with the pattern to a mobile device that is adapted to be utilized by an installer/user and display the installation instructions proximate the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device that attaches to a smart phone to provide a portable fan and text display. Using either an iOS or OTG (Android) connection, fan blades are powered by the smart phone connection, providing a cooling breeze that can directed toward an individual. In addition, LEDs are mounted on one of the fan blades and are synchronized to illuminate during fan blade rotation to provide persistence of vision, wherein text images are readable by the human eye. Text messages can be preprogrammed or, in an alternative embodiment, entered directly from the smart phone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device that attaches to a smart phone to provide a portable fan and text display. Using either an iOS or OTG (Android) connection, fan blades are powered by the smart phone connection, providing a cooling breeze that can directed toward an individual. In addition, LEDs are mounted on one of the fan blades and are synchronized to illuminate during fan blade rotation to provide persistence of vision, wherein text images are readable by the human eye. Text messages can be preprogrammed or, in an alternative embodiment, entered directly from the smart phone.

Abstract: An adapter (150) for an earpiece (100) is provided to convert an on-ear device to an in-ear device. The adapter (150) is formed of a base (152) having clips (154) and an ear tip (156) extending therefrom. The base (150) clips onto the on-ear device (100) such that porting on the on-ear device is channeled through the ear tip (156) as an in-ear device.

Abstract: High-volume, collapsible oil containment devices are provided. The high volume collapsible oil containment devices are useable to mitigate seabed deepwater oil emergencies.

Abstract: A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from the plurality of radially projecting lights. Upon a reduction or cessation of illumination caused by failure of one or more of the plurality of radially projecting lights, the plurality of radially projecting lights are turned off and the axially upward projecting lights are illuminated to notify boaters of a faulty light while still providing redundant lighting. Additionally, the boat light is capable of flashing SOS in Morse code during an emergency situation. The lights are preferably high intensity directional light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from the plurality of radially projecting lights. Upon a reduction or cessation of illumination caused by failure of one or more of the plurality of radially projecting lights, the plurality of radially projecting lights are turned off and the axially upward projecting lights are illuminated to notify boaters of a faulty light while still providing redundant lighting. Additionally, the boat light is capable of flashing SOS in Morse code during an emergency situation. The lights are preferably high intensity directional light emitting diodes.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide people in various industries, illustrated by, albeit not limited to, healthcare personnel (doctors, nurses, aides, anyone associated with sick people), food service personnel and the like, with a means for applying antibacterial protection, which is also useful as a writing instrument. The antimicrobial hand sanitizer and writing instrument includes an effective antimicrobial hand sanitizer solution incorporated into a cartridge containing a mechanical finger actuated pump at a first end, together with a retractable pen nib at a second end, thereby providing a device for dispensing biocidal protection to healthcare and other personnel in the form of a useful writing implement.

Abstract: A method of modelling a metabolic function of an individual is described, wherein a first (10A) and second (10B) set of data are input into a database (12). The first set of data (10A) may constitute information of the diet of an individual, whereas the second set of data (10B) may constitute information on the individual's activity. “Other” data (10C) may also be input into the database (12). A third set of data relating to hormone activity within the body is also included. A modelling region (20) employs a plurality of mathematical models in order to provide an output function (30, 31) indicative of the time variation of a metabolic function of the individual.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of a compound of general formula II: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;A is an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring system optionally substituted with one or more substituents as defined herein; and in which any ring nitrogen atom may be quaternised or oxidised;alternatively, any two substituents of the group A may combine to form a fused 5- or 6-membered saturated or partially saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring in which any carbon or quaternised nitrogen atom may be substituted with any of the groups defined herein for A or in which a ring carbon atom may be oxidised;the process comprising cyclising a compound of general formula VII: ##STR2## wherein A, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined for general formula II, R.sup.20 is hydrogen, benzyl or benzyl substituted with up to five substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl) or nitro and R.sub.21 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A weighing bed (10) which includes a patient support assembly (12), an upper bed frame (14) and a lower bed frame (16). Linkage assemblies and actuators, powered by motors, provide movement capability for the bed (10). Mounted on both sides of the lower frame (16) are load cells (52, 53), each of which has connected thereto a U-shaped rigid bracket (72). First link member (84) connects one end (76) of bracket (72) to a foot portion of the upper bed frame (14), while second and third link members (90, 92) connect the other end (75) of the bracket (72) to a head end of the upper bed frame (14).

Abstract: A web splicing method and apparatus to splice a running web to the web on a ready roll so as to avoid web speed and position mis-matches due to roll eccentricity and roll end wobble. After an adhesive splicing medium is applied to the leading end of the web on the ready roll, that roll is accelerated to a selected nominal splicing speed. The roll surface speed and end edge position are then measured at least at a location at or near the splicing medium thereon. The speed and edge position of the running web are also measured. During successive revolutions of the roll, the running web speed and the roll surface speed in the vicinity of the splicing medium are compared to produce speed difference signals which are applied to control the speed of the running web and/or the roll to match the speed of the running web and the surface speed of the roll at or near the splicing medium.

Abstract: A web roll handling system comprises a roll loading section, a plurality of splicers and at least one robotic vehicle arranged to travel back and forth between the loading section and the plurality of splicers.