Abstract: Systems and methods for a user interface to summarize and personalize a large amount of price and product information, to identify patterns therein, and to generate recommendations in relation thereto are described herein.

Abstract: One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media are presented. In embodiments, the one or media may comprise a plurality of instructions that in response to being executed cause a computer to: receive, via a user interface, a user selection including a product, and a brand, vendor and category associated with the product; access a set of product information that includes information regarding the selected product, the set of product information including a set of products, and for each product in the set: a price, one or more brands under which the product is sold, a set of vendors offering it for sale, a categorization schema and a set of analysis results; and display to the user, via the user interface, a first analysis result from the set of analysis results for the selected product.

Abstract: Price and product attributes from webpages are imported, indexed, analyzed, and made available to be searched in close-to realtime, allowing search for price changes specific to products on individual webpages and for products across all webpages as well as to identify longitudinal correlations between price changes and product attributes. Users may search the data and set alerts.

Abstract: Content is obtained from a webpage accessed via a URI, which URI is obtained from a URI queue. The content is parsed for price and product information according to a parse map, with the resulting parse result being stored. The priority of URIs in the URI queue is adjusted based on analysis of the parse result for changes in price and product attributes and according to other criteria. The parse map may be one associated with the URI or a general purpose parse maps. The parse result may be validated by human- and machine-based systems, including by graphically labeling price and product information in the content for human confirmation or correction.

Abstract: Content is obtained from a webpage accessed via a URI, which URI is obtained from a URI queue. The content is parsed for price and product information according to a parse map, with the resulting parse result being stored. The priority of URIs in the URI queue is adjusted based on analysis of the parse result for changes in price and product attributes and according to other criteria. The parse map may be one associated with the URI or a general purpose parse maps. The parse result may be validated by human- and machine-based systems, including by graphically labeling price and product information in the content for human confirmation or correction.

Abstract: Various examples provide a system and method including receiving a plurality of electrical vehicle charge requests, receiving a plurality of additional electric load power requests, and controlling charging of the electrical vehicles in association with the plurality of electrical vehicle charge power requests. Various examples include modulating the charging of one or more of the electrical vehicles to maintain total power consumed by the electrical vehicles and a plurality of additional electric loads below a threshold power consumption rate.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to annotating and sharing content. In aspects, an annotation tool presents a user interface that allows a user to enter and view annotations associated with content such as a video. The annotation tool allows the user to associate each annotation with a particular time segment of the video such that when that time segment is played in a video player, its associated annotation is presented. The annotation tool also presents a user interface that allows the user to share the video as annotated with other users as desired. Other users receiving the annotated video may further annotate the video and share it with others.

Abstract: A system having transmitters, receivers, transceivers, actuators, sensors, input/output rack, and/or a computer with application specific software and/or hardware, for secure communication and control. The system may use frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) and encryption. Schedules for FHSS and encryption keys may be varied in variously elaborate ways. The system may utilize a distributed control system to manage the transmission and reception of signals, control operations, FHSS scheduling, changing of keys, and information.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to annotating and sharing content. In aspects, an annotation tool presents a user interface that allows a user to enter and view annotations associated with content such as a video. The annotation tool allows the user to associate each annotation with a particular time segment of the video such that when that time segment is played in a video player, its associated annotation is presented. The annotation tool also presents a user interface that allows the user to share the video as annotated with other users as desired. Other users receiving the annotated video may further annotate the video and share it with others.

Abstract: A group delay compensation equalizer is disclosed that employs a single channel four-port WDM device for compensating the group delay experienced by a plurality of wavelengths transmitted over different paths. The transmission differential between two wavelengths is compensated by transmitting the two wavelengths through two different paths where the fiber length in reflecting the second wavelength is equal to the transmission time difference between the two wavelengths. The single channel four-port group delay equalizer effectively provides a unidirectional signal flow, as compared to the conventional equalizer that transmits optical signals bi-directionally. The present invention reduces the cost of a group delay equalizer by simplifying the use of multiple three-port WDM devices into a single channel four-port WDM device.

Abstract: A system having transmitters, receivers, transceivers, actuators, sensors, input/output rack, and/or a computer with application specific software and/or hardware, for secure communication and control. The system may use frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) and encryption. Schedules for FHSS and encryption keys may be varied in variously elaborate ways. The system may utilize a distributed control system to manage the transmission and reception of signals, control operations, FHSS scheduling, changing of keys, and information.

Abstract: A system for predicting portions of the spectrum to be available for communications. Data of spectrum usage over time and availability may be obtained. An analysis of the data may be made and then a prediction may be inferred as to the present and future availability of various portions of the spectrum for use. The system may increase the usability of the spectrum.

Abstract: A sensor placement algorithm uses process data to determine the optimal distribution of sensors in a distributed parameter manufacturing system. An automatic classification procedure maps any problems in the process to a predetermined set of process disturbances. A control procedure uses process data to determine the best control action that will ensure good system response. Methods for sensor placement, automatic decision tree classification, corrective action control and the apparatus to effectuate these respective methods are integrated into a design methodology.

Abstract: A sensor placement algorithm uses process data to determine the optimal distribution of sensors in a distributed parameter manufacturing system. An automatic classification procedure maps any problems in the process to a predetermined set of process disturbances. A control procedure uses process data to determine the best control action that will ensure good system response. Methods for sensor placement, automatic decision tree classification, corrective action control and the apparatus to effectuate these respective methods are integrated into a design methodology.

Abstract: A sensor placement algorithm uses process data to determine the optimal distribution of sensors in a distributed parameter manufacturing system. An automatic classification procedure maps any problems in the process to a predetermined set of process disturbances. A control procedure uses process data to determine the best control action that will ensure good system response. Methods for sensor placement, automatic decision tree classification, corrective action control and the apparatus to effectuate these respective methods are integrated into a design methodology.

Abstract: A sensor placement algorithm uses process data to determine the optimal distribution of sensors in a distributed parameter manufacturing system. An automatic classification procedure maps any problems in the process to a predetermined set of process disturbances. A control procedure uses process data to determine the best control action that will ensure good system response. Methods for sensor placement, automatic decision tree classification, corrective action control and the apparatus to effectuate these respective methods are integrated into a design methodology.

Abstract: An electro-optical storage system based on an optical head and a multilayer storage medium in a near-field configuration. The heat generated by absorption of a read/write beam adversely affects the interfacing between the optical head and the medium. The medium has a thermal insulation dielectric layer and/or a heat-dissipating layer to reduce thermal feedback from the medium to the optical head.

Abstract: A near-field optical system having a mechanism to determine a spacing between an optical surface and a reflective surface that are spaced by less one wavelength by using coupled radiation energy that has an evanescently-coupled portion.

Abstract: A storage medium having a conducting path to dissipate electrostatic charge.

Abstract: An ultrasonic method to measure silver sheath thickness in silver sheathed, ceramic powder core High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) wires and an associated sensor system which is designed and developed for continuous, on-line, real-time measurement during wire drawing.