Abstract: There is described a probe for monitoring fresh concrete received in a drum of a fresh concrete mixer. The probe generally has an electromechanical actuator having a frame mounted within the drum and a moving element actuatably mounted to the frame, the moving element having a fresh concrete interface exposed within the drum and experiencing a resistance to movement within the drum upon actuation of the electromechanical actuator with an electrical signal; and a measurement unit measuring a resistance response during the actuation and generating a response signal based on the measured resistance response, the generated response signal comprising monitoring Information concerning the fresh concrete within the drum, if any.

Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving customer payment details and generating outgoing payment details on-demand. A network-connected interface can receive customer payment details for payment of an incoming amount. A data store can store a plurality of transaction tracking records including a unique key code and an allocatable amount. A payment gateway can receive authorization data for payment of the incoming amount. An outgoing payment generator can respond to an outgoing payment request comprising an offered key code and an outgoing payment amount if the offered key code matches an existing transaction tracking record in the data store. Outgoing payment details can be generated if the outgoing amount is less than or equal to the allocatable amount. Embodiments can route the transaction such that the customer payment details are passed through to the supplier. Embodiments can make routing and generation decisions based on transaction preferences.

Abstract: The Stroller Canopy Shade provides its occupant shading and shielding protection from outdoor elements. The shade easily attaches to and detaches from multiple styles of strollers. The shade is comprised of cotton, is reversible, and has two shades, left and right sides, which provide optional variations of protection. The two shades fasten together in front. Shade fastens to stroller handle via straps and an internal clip attaches to the canopy. Each shade is able to be fastened to the stroller handle so that it can be put up and out of the way when not in use or fastened to the stroller leg for stability and protection from debris during windy weather via a strap on the lower end of the shade. A method of protecting a child from outdoor elements by covering the open front area of a stroller by means of attaching a multifunctional shading and shielding device.