Abstract: A sliding door system for inline closure of an opening in the wall of a structure, which may be a building or an item of furniture, for example, that includes a door panel, a guiderail assembly, and a guiderail coupled to the wall mount via a plurality of doubled-hinge assemblies that together serve to allow the guiderail to pivot towards and away from the wall, and includes a stop on the guiderail that serves as a catch, or cam, that causes a closing force on the door panel to be transferred to the double-hinge assemblies and to cause the door panel to be pulled into inline closure in the opening.

Abstract: A sliding door system for inline closure of an opening in the wall of a structure, which may be a building or an item of furniture, for example, that includes a door panel, a guiderail assembly, and a guiderail coupled to the wall mount via a plurality of doubled-hinge assemblies that together serve to allow the guiderail to pivot towards and away from the wall, and includes a stop on the guiderail that serves as a catch, or cam, that causes a closing force on the door panel to be transferred to the double-hinge assemblies and to cause the door panel to be pulled into inline closure in the opening.

Abstract: A sliding door system for inline closure of an opening in the wall of a structure, which may be a building or an item of furniture, for example, that includes a door panel, a guiderail assembly, and a guiderail coupled to the wall mount via a plurality of doubled-hinge assemblies that together serve to allow the guiderail to pivot towards and away from the wall, and includes a stop on the guiderail that serves as a catch, or cam, that causes a closing force on the door panel to be transferred to the double-hinge assemblies and to cause the door panel to be pulled into inline closure in the opening.

Abstract: A centralized asset management system for enforcement of asset parameters on assets that utilize public infrastructure. Assets may include shareable dockless mobility vehicles such as dockless scooters, bicycles, or the like. Assets may also include autonomous vehicles such as delivery drones or autonomous ride share vehicles. The system receives asset data such as the geolocation of an asset an compares the asset data to asset parameters. For example, asset parameters may include defined areas regarding the operation of assets such as areas for asset parking or the like. The system may allow a municipality user to access the system to define the asset parameters. The system may include interfaces with asset operators and the municipality to share relevant data regarding the assets or their operation.

Abstract: A centralized asset management system for enforcement of asset parameters on assets that utilize public infrastructure. Assets may include shareable dockless mobility vehicles such as dockless scooters, bicycles, or the like. Assets may also include autonomous vehicles such as delivery drones or autonomous ride share vehicles. The system receives asset data such as the geolocation of an asset an compares the asset data to asset parameters. For example, asset parameters may include defined areas regarding the operation of assets such as areas for asset parking or the like. The system may allow a municipality user to access the system to define the asset parameters. The system may include interfaces with asset operators and the municipality to share relevant data regarding the assets or their operation.

Abstract: A sliding door system for inline closure of an opening in the wall of a structure, which may be a building or an item of furniture, for example. The sliding door system includes a door panel, a guiderail assembly having a wall mount fixedly attached to the wall above the opening and a guiderail coupled to the wall mount via a plurality of doubled-hinge assemblies that together serve to allow the guiderail to pivot towards and away from the wall. The top portion of the door panel has one ore more roller assemblies that are slidably coupled to the guiderail via rollers. A stop on the guiderail serves as a catch, or cam, that causes a closing force on the door panel to be transferred to the double-hinge assemblies and to cause the door panel to be pulled into inline closure in the opening.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to receive content, including a product-designation association, for display on a website. The processor(s) are further configured to send a request to an advertisement-providing computer for one or more advertisements relating to the product-designation. Also, the processor(s) are configured to receive the requested one or more advertisements and designate the received one or more advertisements for display in one or more available advertisement slots on the website.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a request to create a hyperlink, including selected text to be linked. The processor is also configured to provide a product display, including one or more selectable products to be associated with the hyperlink, responsive to the request. Additionally, the processor is configured to receive selection of at least one product to be associated with the hyperlink. Further, the processor is configured to create a hyperlink, the contents of which include capability to route a selecting user to a page for purchase of the product and a designator for tracking the selection of the link.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive input of a photograph to which an advertisement will be applied and receive selection of an item within the photograph. The processor is further configured to present a plurality of input fields relating to characteristics of the item and receive input in one or more of the fields. Also, the processor is configured to receive at least one database record corresponding to received input. The processor is additionally configured to present the at least one database record to a content creator for selection. The processor is also configured to receive selection of at least one database record and store the selected at least one database record with respect to the photograph, including at least identification of a content provider where the photograph will be displayed.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a request from a website, including a user identifier. The processor is also configured to receive information about one or more types of advertisements suitable for playback on the requesting website. Further, the processor is configured to identify a user record in a user database, based on the user identifier. Additionally, the processor is configured to determine one or more advertisements that are likely to appeal to the user and are suitable for playback on the requesting website. The processor is also configured to provide an advertisement recommendation to the requesting website.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive consumer identifying information provided to an in-store display. The processor is also configured to receive a reference to online content. The processor is further configured to retrieve information related to the online content, including one or more items for sale.

Abstract: A computer program product stored in a computing device has a processor and a communication interface to determine cooling specifications of a remote housing. The computer program product includes a machine-readable storage medium and machine-readable program code, stored on the machine-readable storage medium. The machine readable program code includes instructions, which when executed, to cause the processor to interact with a user to obtain fan motor operating parameters and conditions. Motor operation is then controlled in accordance with the user-provided operating parameters and conditions.

Abstract: An electronic system for controlling a fan motor includes a microcontroller and a drive circuit. The microcontroller draws power from a first voltage source and generates control signals for sending drive current to stator coils of a fan motor via the drive circuit. The electronic system further includes a second voltage source to provide the microcontroller with an amount of energy sufficient to operate for a short period of time when the voltage of the first voltage source drops below a predetermined level. The microcontroller is configured to detect when the voltage level of the first voltage source drops below a given level and generates control signals for the drive circuit to discharge energy in the stator coils of the fan motor to quickly stop operation of the fan motor within a short period of time.

Abstract: A method of electronic advertising includes determining a plurality of portions of an image that are to be designated as mouse-clickable portions. The mouse-clickable portions each correspond to a single item to be offered for sale. The method includes designating each of the plurality of portions as mouse-clickable portions and providing a hyper-link in conjunction with each of the mouse-clickable portions. When a given mouse-clickable portion is clicked on by a user, the hyper-link causes a web browser to display a site offering the item shown in the mouse-clickable portion for sale.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling multiple cooling fans is presented. The circuitry for directly driving each of the motors is removed from the motor casings, thus increasing air flow and reducing replacement costs should a motor fail. The system includes a common processor for centrally controlling the speeds of the motors and monitoring the performance of each of the multiple motors.

Abstract: A method of controlling a motor speed for a fan assembly includes receiving a duty cycle value at a microcontroller. The microcontroller receives a measured fan speed from a speed sensor. An expected fan speed is determined, where the expected fan speed corresponds to the duty cycle value. The measured fan speed is compared with the expected fan speed. A duty cycle of a motor driving signal is reduced if the measured fan speed is less than a predetermined fraction of the expected fan speed.

Abstract: An electronic system for controlling a fan motor includes a microcontroller and a drive circuit. The microcontroller draws power from a first voltage source and generates control signals for sending drive current to stator coils of a fan motor via the drive circuit. The electronic system further includes a second voltage source to provide the microcontroller with an amount of energy sufficient to operate for a short period of time when the voltage of the first voltage source drops below a predetermined level. The microcontroller is configured to detect when the voltage level of the first voltage source drops below a given level and generates control signals for the drive circuit to discharge energy in the stator coils of the fan motor to quickly stop operation of the fan motor within a short period of time.

Abstract: A computer program product stored in a computing device has a processor and a communication interface to determine cooling specifications of a remote housing. The computer program product includes a machine-readable storage medium and machine-readable program code, stored on the machine-readable storage medium. The machine readable program code includes instructions, which when executed, to cause the processor, via the communication interface set a speed of a fan within the remote housing, set an alarm condition for the fan within the remote housing, set a temperature threshold for the fan within the remote housing, capture the cooling specifications of the fan for the remote housing, the cooling specification including a measured temperature; and increase the speed of the fan if the temperature threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated air-mover and position sensor for an electric motor. One or more fins may be attached to a position sensor and adapted to generate a movement of air when the position sensor rotates with a rotor shaft. Such an arrangement not only allows the position sensor to sense positions of the electric motor, but also provides air-cooling functions for cooling the motor driver efficiently, thus improving product reliability. The position sensor may be an optical encoder or a capacitive sensor. Alternatively, one or more fins may be disposed within the electric motor and attached directly onto a rotor shaft of the electric motor to create a movement of air for cooling the motor driver directly and efficiently.

Abstract: A method of controlling a motor speed for a fan assembly includes receiving a duty cycle value at a microcontroller. The microcontroller receives a measured fan speed from a speed sensor. An expected fan speed is determined, where the expected fan speed corresponds to the duty cycle value. The measured fan speed is compared with the expected fan speed. A duty cycle of a motor driving signal is reduced if the measured fan speed is less than a predetermined fraction of the expected fan speed.