Abstract: A water conserving showerhead saves over 70 % of the water used during a traditional shower, while providing the same comfort and cleaning effects. The showerhead may include a motion sensor, a personal computer (PC) board, a temperature sensor, and a ball valve. The showerhead is used by first turning on the showerhead via an application (app) on a mobile device and the PC board or similar means. When the showerhead is started, the ball valve opens and allows the cold water within the showerhead and pipes to exit. When the temperature sensor detects the desired water temperature, the ball valve is closed, and the shower is ready for the user. During the shower, the user may step out of the active shower area for numerous reasons. A motion sensor detects when the user steps outside of the active shower area, and the ball valve is closed, shutting off the water.

Abstract: A plurality of control sequences is stored. A user state is detected. A next control sequence associated with the user is selected from the plurality of control sequences based at least in part on the user state.

Abstract: The BookView System is a device that allows consumers to view video book trailers in locations where books are sold. The device contains the elements of a display monitor with speakers and/or headphones, and a selection method that the consumer can use to choose which trailers to watch. The BookView System is a device that can be configured according to the needs and retail space of the bookseller. The BookView System also contains a central processing unit that controls the delivery of the video and audio based on the book the consumer has selected to preview.

Abstract: A coating composite is provided for a platform surface of an antenna array for, when applied to the platform, affording isolation of radiating and receiving antennas of the array. The coating composite includes a plurality of conductively coated elongate tubes dispersed in an insulating polymer matrix at a volume loading density approaching that at which the composite begins to conduct electrically over macroscopic distances, i.e., close to the percolation threshold. The tubes are preferably comprised of microtubules comprised of biologically-derived, high-aspect rod-shaped particles of microscopic dimensions having an electroless plated metal coating thereon.