Abstract: A method for detecting damage in a bearing of a wind turbine includes collecting vibration data relating to the bearing. Another step includes storing the vibration data in a memory device. The method also includes identifying a plurality of harmonics in the vibration data that are indicative of bearing damage. Further, the method includes eliminating harmonics within a specified frequency proximity to areas of high energy content representative of normal gearbox operation. Moreover, the method includes determining at least one of increases in energy or a variance of the energy within each of the remaining harmonics and calculating a damage factor of the bearing as a function of a least one of the increases in energy or the variance of the energy within each of the remaining harmonics. Accordingly, the method includes comparing the damage factor to a predetermined damage threshold, wherein a damage factor exceeding the predetermined damage threshold may be indicative of a damaged bearing.

Abstract: A method for detecting damage in a bearing of a wind turbine includes collecting vibration data relating to the bearing. Another step includes storing the vibration data in a memory device. The method also includes identifying a plurality of harmonics in the vibration data that are indicative of bearing damage. Further, the method includes eliminating harmonics within a specified frequency proximity to areas of high energy content representative of normal gearbox operation. Moreover, the method includes determining at least one of increases in energy or a variance of the energy within each of the remaining harmonics and calculating a damage factor of the bearing as a function of a least one of the increases in energy or the variance of the energy within each of the remaining harmonics. Accordingly, the method includes comparing the damage factor to a predetermined damage threshold, wherein a damage factor exceeding the predetermined damage threshold may be indicative of a damaged bearing.

Abstract: An information distribution method includes: gathering all-hazards information into an information exchange from a first information source; gathering all-hazards information into the information exchange from a second information source; distributing the all-hazards information from the information exchange to a first independently-controlled alert network; distributing the all-hazards information from the information exchange to a second independently-controlled alert network.

Abstract: My invention, “Criterature”, will combine an accessible reading experience with the comforting presence of stuffed animals or stuffed toys in a new way so that a child can literally discover reading while holding a comforting stuffed animal in the shape of an animal,creature, character, element etc. featured in a book pouched within the stuffed animal or stuffed toy. The book will also be in the shape of an animal, creature, character,element etc., featured in the book. The book will be pouched via a reseal able opening and pouch that will be as undetectable as possible beneath a deep, plush coat or cover.

Abstract: A method and system, including software, encourages trial experiences of products and/or services at specified physical locations by an individual after the individual selects an electronic media, such as a Web advertisement. In an alternate embodiment, a method and system, including software, encourages an individual to purchase a product or service that may be new to the market or recently launched and when the use of unique codes included in packaging may not be used. The method includes providing an electronic media, such as a Web banner, paid search results or e-mail to an individual that selects the electronic media and inputs individual information to a server, promotional processing device or Web site. A first object is provided and there is an opportunity to obtain a second object after an individual selects the electronic media.

Abstract: A method, system and article of manufacture, including software, that encourages purchases of products or services and identifies measurable loyalty of an individual to a product or service, or in particular how often an individual purchases a product or service during a period of time in response to electronic media, such as a Web advertisement. The method includes providing an electronic media, such as a web banner, paid search results or e-mail to an individual that selects the electronic media and inputs individual information to a server, promotional processing device or Web site. In an embodiment, a software component to identify the individual, such as a cookie, is downloaded to an individual's processing device. In an alternate embodiment, a user identification number generated during a user session is used to identify the individual. A token, such as a first unique code associated with the individual information, is then provided to the individual's account at the server.