Abstract: Apparatus and methods for testing a cable connection in order to determine whether the cable connection can adequately support delivery of one or more services delivered from a service provider infrastructure. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus are adapted to detect RF signals on a coaxial cable connection or outlet within a premises, evaluate the signals, and determine the readiness status thereof based on the evaluation. In one variant, an algorithm is used for the evaluation of the RF signals, and is dependent on at least a geographical location of the cable outlet being tested. The algorithm evaluates a list of prospective RF channels for signal strength so as to correlate or exclude any signals present from one or more types of sources (e.g., OTA broadcasts, satellite service providers, etc.).

Abstract: A method or a server computer system is configured for orchestrating one or more jobs that are to be executed by one or more agent computer systems. Each job includes one or more tasks. The server computer system is configured to establish a secure and ongoing connection with the one or more agent computer systems over a network. For each task, the server computer system is configured to select at least one of the one or more agent computer systems and send the task to the at least one agent computer system, causing the at least one agent computer system to execute the task. In response to executing the task by the at least one agent computer system, the server computer system is configured to receive an execution status of the task from the at least one agent computer system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for testing a cable connection in order to determine whether the cable connection can adequately support delivery of one or more services delivered from a service provider infrastructure. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus are adapted to detect RF signals on a coaxial cable connection or outlet within a premises, evaluate the signals, and determine the readiness status thereof based on the evaluation. In one variant, an algorithm is used for the evaluation of the RF signals, and is dependent on at least a geographical location of the cable outlet being tested. The algorithm evaluates a list of prospective RF channels for signal strength so as to correlate or exclude any signals present from one or more types of sources (e.g., OTA broadcasts, satellite service providers, etc.).

Abstract: A method for generating private eLoran signals includes receiving, by a transmitter that is configured to transmit a transmission at a fixed time, a transmission key; determining, by the transmitter, a pseudo-random transmission time for transmitting the transmission, where the pseudo-random transmission time is determined using the transmission key; and initiating transmission, by the transmitter, of the transmission at the pseudo-random transmission time. A receiving device includes a processor that is configured to obtain a pseudo-random time for receiving a transmission from a transmitter; receive the transmission at the pseudo-random time; and use the transmission to determine at least one of a time, a longitude, or a latitude at the receiving device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for testing a cable connection in order to determine whether the cable connection can adequately support delivery of one or more services delivered from a service provider infrastructure. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus are adapted to detect RF signals on a coaxial cable connection or outlet within a premises, evaluate the signals, and determine the readiness status thereof based on the evaluation. In one variant, an algorithm is used for the evaluation of the RF signals, and is dependent on at least a geographical location of the cable outlet being tested. The algorithm evaluates a list of prospective RF channels for signal strength so as to correlate or exclude any signals present from one or more types of sources (e.g., OTA broadcasts, satellite service providers, etc.).

Abstract: An example method of diagnosing chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes obtaining an electronic medical record for a patient having medical data. The medical data includes an indication if the patient had been previously diagnosed with CKD, an indication if the patient had previously undergone a kidney transplant, an indication if the patient had previously undergone a renal dialysis procedure, an indication if the patient had previously been diagnosed with another type of kidney disease, one or more glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measurements associated with the patient, an indication if the patient has type 2 diabetes, and/or an indication if the patient has hypertension. The method also includes automatically determining that the patient has CKD or does not have CKD based on the medical data in the electronic record.

Abstract: A method for generating private eLoran signals includes receiving, by a transmitter that is configured to transmit a transmission at a fixed time, a transmission key; determining, by the transmitter, a pseudo-random transmission time for transmitting the transmission, where the pseudo-random transmission time is determined using the transmission key; and initiating transmission, by the transmitter, of the transmission at the pseudo-random transmission time. A receiving device includes a processor that is configured to obtain a pseudo-random time for receiving a transmission from a transmitter; receive the transmission at the pseudo-random time; and use the transmission to determine at least one of a time, a longitude, or a latitude at the receiving device.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for testing a cable connection in order to determine whether the cable connection can adequately support delivery of one or more services delivered from a service provider infrastructure. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus are adapted to detect RF signals on a coaxial cable connection or outlet within a premises, evaluate the signals, and determine the readiness status thereof based on the evaluation. In one variant, an algorithm is used for the evaluation of the RF signals, and is dependent on at least a geographical location of the cable outlet being tested. The algorithm evaluates a list of prospective RF channels for signal strength so as to correlate or exclude any signals present from one or more types of sources (e.g., OTA broadcasts, satellite service providers, etc.).

Abstract: An example method of diagnosing chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes obtaining an electronic medical record for a patient having medical data. The medical data includes an indication if the patient had been previously diagnosed with CKD, an indication if the patient had previously undergone a kidney transplant, an indication if the patient had previously undergone a renal dialysis procedure, an indication if the patient had previously been diagnosed with another type of kidney disease, one or more glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measurements associated with the patient, an indication if the patient has type 2 diabetes, and/or an indication if the patient has hypertension. The method also includes automatically determining that the patient has CKD or does not have CKD based on the medical data in the electronic record.

Abstract: A method for generating private eLoran signals includes receiving, by a transmitter site, a transmission key. The transmitter site is configured to transmit a timing signal at a fixed time. The method also includes determining, by the transmitter site, for the timing signal configured to be transmitted at the fixed time, a pseudo-random transmission time for transmitting the timing signal, and initiating transmission, by the transmitter site, of the timing signal at the pseudo-random transmission time.]. A method for receiving private timing signals includes determining, by the receiver device and using the fixed time, a pseudo-random time for receiving the timing signal from the transmitter site, receiving, by the receiver device, the timing signal at the pseudo-random time, and using, by the receiver device, the timing signal to determine at least one of a time, a longitude, and a latitude at the receiver device.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for hybrid IR/RF communication over remote controller device. Controlling a smart lighting device. In embodiments, a processor of a remote controller device may receive receiving, from a customer premises device via an RF transceiver, synchronization information about a device under control in communication with the customer premises device. The remote controller device processor may update an indication of a device under control status based on the synchronization information. The remote controller device processor may send, via the IR transmitter, a command to the device under control based on the updated status of the device under control.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for hybrid IR/RF communication over remote controller device. Controlling a smart lighting device. In embodiments, a processor of a remote controller device may receive receiving, from a customer premises device via an RF transceiver, synchronization information about a device under control in communication with the customer premises device. The remote controller device processor may update an indication of a device under control status based on the synchronization information. The remote controller device processor may send, via the IR transmitter, a command to the device under control based on the updated status of the device under control.

Abstract: A method for generating private eLoran signals includes receiving, by a transmitter site, a transmission key. The transmitter site is configured to transmit a timing signal at a fixed time. The method also includes determining, by the transmitter site, for the timing signal configured to be transmitted at the fixed time, a pseudo-random transmission time for transmitting the timing signal, and initiating transmission, by the transmitter site, of the timing signal at the pseudo-random transmission time.]. A method for receiving private timing signals includes determining, by the receiver device and using the fixed time, a pseudo-random time for receiving the timing signal from the transmitter site, receiving, by the receiver device, the timing signal at the pseudo-random time, and using, by the receiver device, the timing signal to determine at least one of a time, a longitude, and a latitude at the receiver device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating fuel at a power plant are provided. One example aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for regulating fuel at a power plant. The method includes receiving data from an engine. The engine includes an A-ring, a B-ring, and a C-ring. The method includes updating a plurality of models based on the received data. The method includes predicting a plurality of outputs using the plurality of models for a plurality of fuel splits. Each fuel split includes a fuel amount associated with the A-ring. Each fuel split includes a fuel amount associated with the C-ring. The method includes selecting an actual fuel split based on the plurality of outputs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for regulating fuel at a power plant are provided. One example aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for regulating fuel at a power plant. The method includes receiving data from an engine. The engine includes an A-ring, a B-ring, and a C-ring. The method includes updating a plurality of models based on the received data. The method includes predicting a plurality of outputs using the plurality of models for a plurality of fuel splits. Each fuel split includes a fuel amount associated with the A-ring. Each fuel split includes a fuel amount associated with the C-ring. The method includes selecting an actual fuel split based on the plurality of outputs.

Abstract: A hip pad is provided for decreasing a waist-to-hip ratio of a user and includes a generally elongated body having a hip portion and a thigh portion that are integrally formed with the generally elongated body. The hip pad also includes an interior surface of the hip portion that is contoured to an anatomical curvature of a hip region of the user. An interior surface of the thigh portion is contoured to the anatomical curvature of a thigh region of the user. A curved exterior surface of the hip portion is configured to decrease the waist-to-hip ratio of the user.

Abstract: An example method of diagnosing chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes obtaining an electronic medical record for a patient having medical data. The medical data includes an indication if the patient had been previously diagnosed with CKD, an indication if the patient had previously undergone a kidney transplant, an indication if the patient had previously undergone a renal dialysis procedure, an indication if the patient had previously been diagnosed with another type of kidney disease, one or more glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measurements associated with the patient, an indication if the patient has type 2 diabetes, and/or an indication if the patient has hypertension. The method also includes automatically determining that the patient has CKD or does not have CKD based on the medical data in the electronic record.

Abstract: An example method of automated medical diagnosis includes obtaining an electronic longitudinal data set for each of a plurality of patients, where each data set includes a plurality of measurement values corresponding to a metric, where each measurement value is associated with a respective time point. The method also includes arranging the data sets into two or more clusters. Arranging the data sets includes aligning the data sets according to their respective time points, selecting a cluster center for each cluster, determining a similarity between each data set and each cluster center, assigning each data set to a particular cluster based on the similarities, and iteratively re-aligning one or more of the data sets and/or reselecting one or more cluster centers, determining an updated similarity between each data set and each cluster center, and re-assigning data sets to particular clusters based on the updated similarities until a stop criterion is met.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for a system within which fluid is filtered and an associated method of providing the arrangement. A frame of the arrangement includes an outer periphery shape that is complementary to a shape for location of the filter arrangement therein and a plurality of filter cartridge seat slots arranged in V-shaped pairs. Each filter cartridge seat slot provides a sub-aperture for removably receiving a respective filter cartridge in a direction transverse to the flow proceeding through the sub-aperture. The filter arrangement includes a plurality of filter cartridges that are removably located within respective filter cartridge seat slots. The filter arrangement includes a non-permanent sealing arrangement between the filter cartridges and the frame so that flow does not by-pass filter media. The non-permanent arrangement permits removal of the filter cartridges from the frame and replacement with new filter cartridges upon the frame.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for a system within which fluid is filtered and an associated method of providing the arrangement. A frame of the arrangement includes an outer periphery shape that is complementary to a shape for location of the filter arrangement therein and a plurality of filter cartridge seat slots arranged in V-shaped pairs. Each filter cartridge seat slot provides a sub-aperture for removably receiving a respective filter cartridge in a direction transverse to the flow proceeding through the sub-aperture. The filter arrangement includes a plurality of filter cartridges that are removably located within respective filter cartridge seat slots. The filter arrangement includes a non-permanent sealing arrangement between the filter cartridges and the frame so that flow does not by-pass filter media. The non-permanent arrangement permits removal of the filter cartridges from the frame and replacement with new filter cartridges upon the frame.