Abstract: A system for controlling disparate remote devices includes a control model, the control model providing a standardized interface to a user, the standardized interface providing a plurality of activities. The plurality of activities includes updating access credentials. The control module is configured to and executes commands causing the control module to communicate with a remote device, the remote device providing a remote-control interface having one or more interface types, selected from a list consisting of graphical user interface, command line interface, and menu driven interface. The control module simulates direct user interaction with the remote-control interface, translating a standardized command specifying an activity of the plurality of activities received via the standardized interface to a translated command, the translated command simulating direct user interaction with the one or more interface type.

Abstract: A high efficiency configuration for a solar cell module comprises solar cells conductively bonded to each other in a shingled manner to form super cells, which may be arranged to efficiently use the area of the solar module, reduce series resistance, and increase module efficiency.

Abstract: A high efficiency configuration for a solar cell module comprises solar cells conductively bonded to each other in a shingled manner to form super cells, which may be arranged to efficiently use the area of the solar module, reduce series resistance, and increase module efficiency.

Abstract: A beverage python comprising a plurality of beverage pipes 2 for delivering a beverage from a source to a remote dispense point, and at least one coolant pipe 1a, 1b for carrying a coolant, the beverage pipes 2 and the coolant pipes 1a, 1b being surrounded by a thermally insulating sheath 3, a thermally conductive medium 4 being provided between the coolant pipes 1a, 1b and the beverage pipes 2 to enhance heat transfer between the coolant pipes 1a, 1b and the beverage pipes 2.

Abstract: A liquid-conducting python has a plurality of liquid-conducting tubes surrounded by foam insulation. At least a portion of the outer surface of the foam insulation is patterned to form a segmented surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for reducing the color intensity of discolored isophorone, said process comprising exposing the discolored isophorone to UV radiation suitably having a wavelength in the region of about 370-400 nanometers. The decolorization method is advantageous in that the use of `foreign chemicals` is avoided. Furthermore there are no waste-disposal problems that are encountered with the use of carbon or Fuller's earth.