Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage system comprising a plurality of input ports connectable to receive electrical power from one or more energy sources, a plurality of output ports connectable to deliver electrical power to one or more loads, a plurality of battery modules, a switching matrix connected between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of inputs, and between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of outputs, the switching matrix configured to selectively connect each battery module to any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports, each input port to any number of battery modules, and each output port to any number of battery modules, and a main battery management controller operably coupled to the switching matrix for controlling connections between each battery module and any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage system comprising a plurality of input ports connectable to receive electrical power from one or more energy sources, a plurality of output ports connectable to deliver electrical power to one or more loads, a plurality of battery modules, a switching matrix connected between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of inputs, and between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of outputs, the switching matrix configured to selectively connect each battery module to any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports, each input port to any number of battery modules, and each output port to any number of battery modules, and a main battery management controller operably coupled to the switching matrix for controlling connections between each battery module and any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage system comprising a plurality of input ports connectable to receive electrical power from one or more energy sources, a plurality of output ports connectable to deliver electrical power to one or more loads, a plurality of battery modules, a switching matrix connected between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of inputs, and between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of outputs, the switching matrix configured to selectively connect each battery module to any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports, each input port to any number of battery modules, and each output port to any number of battery modules, and a main battery management controller operably coupled to the switching matrix for controlling connections between each battery module and any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage system comprising a plurality of input ports connectable to receive electrical power from one or more energy sources, a plurality of output ports connectable to deliver electrical power to one or more loads, a plurality of battery modules, a switching matrix connected between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of inputs, and between the plurality of battery modules and the plurality of outputs, the switching matrix configured to selectively connect each battery module to any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports, each input port to any number of battery modules, and each output port to any number of battery modules, and a main battery management controller operably coupled to the switching matrix for controlling connections between each battery module and any number of the plurality of input ports or any number of the plurality of output ports.

Abstract: A multi-layer USB drive for storing data in a memory has at least two printed circuit board assemblies, each one including a memory for storing data and a control microprocessor controlling the flow of data to and from the memory. The circuit board assemblies are operatively connected to one another in a serial manner for exchange of data between adjacent assemblies upon access by a user and wherein at least one of the control microprocessors is security enabled requiring a user defined security input for accessing the memory of the printed circuit board assembly of that security enabled control microprocessor. A USB connector is for connecting to a USB slot of a device and the USB connector is operatively connected to only one of the printed circuit board assemblies. A USB hub is provided on at least one of the assemblies for recognizing the circuit board assemblies of the USB drive.

Abstract: A multi-layer USB drive for storing data in a memory has at least two printed circuit board assemblies, each one including a memory for storing data and a control microprocessor controlling the flow of data to and from the memory. The circuit board assemblies are operatively connected to one another in a serial manner for exchange of data between adjacent assemblies upon access by a user and wherein at least one of the control microprocessors is security enabled requiring a user defined security input for accessing the memory of the printed circuit board assembly of that security enabled control microprocessor. A USB connector is for connecting to a USB slot of a device and the USB connector is operatively connected to only one of the printed circuit board assemblies. A USB hub is provided on at least one of the assemblies for recognising the circuit board assemblies of the USB drive.

Abstract: A memory card reader system includes bridges interposed between a memory card of a certain type and a memory card reader receiver which is them same for all receivers. The bridge may have the same or different contact patterns of a standard of a type of memory card and is readily removable and replaceable in order to change the type of memory card that may be used with that connector of the reader. A face plate prevents removal of a bridge until the face plate is moved from a normal position.

Abstract: A discrete, self-contained computer processing system includes a housing, a motherboard carried by the housing, a central processing unit operatively connected to the motherboard, a volatile memory operatively connected to the motherboard, and one or more connectors operatively connected to the motherboard to selectively operatively connect a peripheral device to the motherboard to operate with the device. No other computer-operated components and no computer-operated peripheral devices, are carried by the housing. A discrete peripherals unit operatively connectable to the processing system includes one or more computer-operated peripheral devices and does not include a motherboard, a central processing unit and volatile memory.

Abstract: A memory card reader system includes bridges interposed between a memory card of a certain type and a memory card reader receiver which is them same for all receivers. The bridge may have the same or different contact patterns of a standard of a type of memory card and is readily removable and replaceable in order to change the type of memory card that may be used with that connector of the reader. A face plate prevents removal of a bridge until the face plate is moved from a normal position.

Abstract: A method and system for improving the reliability of search results from a search engine by linking third parties having information relevant to a searcher's query directly to that searcher. The search engines maintain a database of searchers and their contact information and a registered searcher inputs a query to that search engine that matches keywords or other parameters linked to a particular third party or third parties, that third party or third parties can choose to respond directly to the searcher with information relevant to the searcher's query. The third party may thereby disseminate useful information which it desires that searcher to have and which is relevant to the searcher's query and the searcher obtains information directly relevant to his or her query.