Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aircraft and to a method using this aircraft to inspect equipment in coking plants for detecting sources of error. The aircraft has at least one inspection device for inspecting surfaces of the equipment that are to be inspected, and an airspace, distanced from one of the surfaces to be inspected, and at least one transmitting and receiving device for data communication with at least other aircraft or at least one external analysis device for detecting the sources of error. The method comprises converting the detected phototechnical and optical data, in particular 2D data, into a 3D thermal point cloud by means of a conversion unit of the analysis device.

Abstract: Beads for use as a control, calibration and/or quantification probe in a mass cytometry assay, wherein the beads are labeled with a heavy metal selected from the group comprising osmium or ruthenium. Also disclosed are beads labeled with a heavy metal exhibiting a surface functionalization that allows for the binding of an affinity reagent, such as a metal-conjugated antibody. Methods are described for the labeling of the beads and usage of the beads for quantification of cell surface receptors or for a compensation of channel crosstalk in mass cytometry assays.

Abstract: Beads for use as a control, calibration and/or quantification probe in a mass cytometry assay, wherein the beads are labeled with a heavy metal selected from the group comprising osmium or ruthenium. Also disclosed are beads labeled with a heavy metal exhibiting a surface functionalization that allows for the binding of an affinity reagent, such as a metal-conjugated antibody. Methods are described for the labeling of the beads and usage of the beads for quantification of cell surface receptors or for a compensation of channel crosstalk in mass cytometry assays.

Abstract: A source document framework for accounting systems is described. An apparatus may comprise an accounting application arranged for execution by the processor circuit, the ERP application comprising a source document framework component arranged to create a new source document type to add to heterogeneous source document types, and a source document process component arranged to process source documents of the heterogeneous source document types, with at least one of the heterogeneous source document types including a previous source document type arranged for use with process logic specific to the previous source document type, and process one or more source documents of the new source document type with the process logic specific to the previous source document type. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium and a computer implemented method to enable a computer to provide a relational chart of accounts with an underlying data support scheme that allows for an undetermined number of dimensions to be used with an account. Dimensions can be added or removed without having to perform a re-implementation of the relational chart of accounts.

Abstract: A computer-implemented accounting system supports financial transaction data entry using dimensions. Dimension sets are defined to include one or more selected dimensions. A hierarchy is defined relative to a dimension set, which hierarchy constrains allowed dimension values relative to the dimension set. One or more rules are defined relative to the hierarchy to further constrain dimension values or combinations of values. A method of configuring a computer-implemented accounting system is provided. A method of entering data into a computer-implemented accounting system is also provided.

Abstract: A computer-implemented accounting system supports generation of a dimension validation rule that incorporates a wildcard. The wildcard provides means for limiting application of the dimension validation rule.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for defining criteria for use in defaulting data in a transaction for an ERP system. The computer-implemented method includes providing a plurality of data entities that are available for defaulting in the ERP system. The computer-implemented method also includes selecting a select number of data entities from the plurality of data entities based on a user input. The select number of data entities are available as criteria for defaulting data in transactions.

Abstract: A system for entering multi-level default data in defaultable fields of a new-data-entry entity based on data entered in multi-level controlling fields. A default-data entity provides selectable default data. A default-rule entity includes default rules that specify selections of the default data as a function of controlling data entered into the multilevel controlling fields. A processing unit executes the data-default rules and automatically enters default data. The system simplifies entry of transactions in a database such as a general ledger.

Abstract: A computer-based accounting system has sub-ledgers, a general ledger and centralized distributions. The sub-ledgers are adapted to record transaction information. The general ledger is adapted to record transaction information from general ledger transactions and information representative of the transaction information from each of the sub-ledgers. The centralized distributions is a repository of distribution lines corresponding to the transaction information contained in the general ledger and the sub-ledgers. The centralized distributions is adapted to associate each distribution line with an originating transaction, allowing the originating transaction to maintain control of its distribution lines.

Abstract: An accounting system is disclosed that provides support for posting transactions into historical accounting periods, including periods that pre-date the most recent historical period. In one embodiment, when such a transaction has been posted, corresponding closing entries are generated in order to update at least one permanent account (e.g., a retained earnings account) and/or to bring a correct beginning balance forward for one or more balance sheet accounts. Other embodiments pertain to support for a specialized ability to reopen a closed fiscal period by reversing a period-end closing process.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium and a computer implemented method to enable a computer to provide a relational chart of accounts with an underlying data support scheme that allows for an undetermined number of dimensions to be used with an account. Dimensions can be added or removed without having to perform a re-implementation of the relational chart of accounts.

Abstract: A computer-implemented accounting system provides user-definable transaction dimensions. An enterprise having a plurality of sub-units can define sets of transaction dimensions for use by the sub-units. Each sub-unit can specify a set defined by the enterprise for use and the display order for the set. A computer implemented method is also provided.

Abstract: A computer implemented accounting system is provided facilitating multiple-dimension closings. A plurality of user-definable transaction dimensions can be selected as closing dimensions. Then, when a given accounting period is to be closed, closing journal entry lines and offsetting lines related to all unique combinations of closing dimensions are generated.

Abstract: A method of recording financial data is provided. The method includes establishing a first balance sheet account having a balance. The first balance sheet account is associated with a second balance sheet account. The method further includes automatically transferring the balance on the first balance sheet account to the second balance sheet account at a specified time.

Abstract: An accounting system is disclosed that provides support for an ability to preview a period-end closing process. When a preview option is activated, the system is configured to provide a view of transactions that would be generated if the period-end closing process were to be carried out. During the preview, the user may choose to continue the period-end closing process or cancel. If the user is satisfied with the preview results, continuing the process will generate actual corresponding closing transactions. If the user is not satisfied with the preview results, canceling the process will return the system to the state it was in before the preview process began.

Abstract: A computer-implemented financial system that includes a user interface for entering transaction header data, which includes a transaction header amount. The financial system also includes a distribution type component that associates the transaction header amount with at least one distribution type (named category with associated characteristics) of multiple distribution types. The distribution type component also utilizes the at least one distribution type associated with the transaction header amount to build at least one transaction distribution line corresponding to the transaction header amount. Additionally, the distribution type component links the at least one distribution type with the at least one distribution line. The linked at least one distribution type dictates what actions can be performed on the at least one distribution line.

Abstract: A computer-implemented financial system that allows for account modules to be set up, and transaction data to be entered, stored and retrieved as transaction entities, with each transaction entity including an amount, is provided. The financial system further allows for supporting dimensions (dimensions that are entered and saved to the transaction only and that are not selected from a predefined dimension code list) to be utilized.