Abstract: Disclosed are improved catalytic carbonylation methods. In general, the methods are suitable for carbonylating a variety of esters in the presence of carbon monoxide or a source thereof and a catalyst system comprising a transition metal-carbene complex; or a neutral carbene or salt thereof together with a transition metal compound; and a halide source for use as a halide promoter.

Abstract: In some examples, a method comprises determining, at an electronic device having a first component of a first component type, a unique identifier associated with the first component. In some examples, in accordance with a determination that the unique identifier does not match the expected identifier of the component of the first component type in the electronic device, determining that the first component associated with the unique identifier satisfies one or more eligibility criteria. In some examples, in accordance with the determination that the first component associated with the unique identifier satisfies the one or more eligibility criteria, authenticating an association of the first component with the electronic device, including updating an installation counter associated with the first component, and updating the expected identifier for the component of the first type based on the unique identifier of the first component.

Abstract: Centralized communication server systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a centralized server includes at least one network interface for bidirectional communication with mobile devices. At least one processor is configured to receive, via the computer network, event information for a discharge event associated with an individual, automatically identify a department associated with the one or more rooms, automatically receive protocol information for the identified department, and identify one or more milestones. The processor(s) are further configured to automatically generate workload data based on the identified milestones, receive assignment information for a plurality of individuals associated with the protocol information, and automatically assign the one or more milestones to the first individual.

Abstract: A melt-processable, biodegradable cellulose acetate is disclosed. The melt-processable, biodegradable cellulose acetate of the present invention is characterized by a heated intrinsic viscosity (HIV) of at least 0.9. Also disclosed m is a stabilized cellulose acetate which may be characterized by a metals-to-sulfur molar ratio M/S of at least 1.35, wherein the M is the molar sum of metals selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and combinations thereof and S is moles sulfur. Melt-processable, biodegradable cellulose acetate compositions; a melt-processable, biodegradable, cellulose acetate melt; and melt-formed articles are also described.

Abstract: An integrated fountain and vase assembly for increasing longevity of blooms of cut flowers includes a vessel, which has a top that is open and a bottom that is both closed and substantially planar. A plate attached to an inner perimeter of the vessel defines a reservoir for water. A monument is attached to and extends upwardly from the plate. An opening in the plate allows for insertion of stems of plants into the water. A water pump in the reservoir pumps the water through a tube that opens proximate to an upper end of the monument. The water exits the tube and enters a fluidic path, which extends between the tube and the opening and which has at least a segment that extends along an exterior surface of the monument. The water thus is aerated and rendered resistant to formation of algae.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically assigning a task identified from information received from one or more sensors. The automatically assigning including identifying a plurality of matches between the task and more than one of the plurality of individuals based on attributes of the individuals and requirements of the task; and in response to identifying a match, automatically assigning the task to the individual corresponding to a match having a highest ranking, wherein the automatically assigning comprises displaying the task on the display within the mobile application associated with the individual. Additionally, the systems and methods may determine one or more additional tasks that are related to the task and automatically assigning the one or more additional tasks to one or more individuals.

Abstract: An aerial vegetation trimming system. The aerial vegetation trimming system may include a saw assembly, wherein the saw assembly may include a plurality of saw blades disposed along a length of a beam. The aerial vegetation trimming system may further include an electric motor operatively connected to the saw assembly, wherein the electric motor is configured to drive the plurality of saw blades; and at least one boom disposed between the electric motor and a vehicle, wherein the at least one boom is configured to connect the saw assembly to the vehicle.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for generating automated and real-time graphical user interfaces.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for automated task scheduling and management. In some embodiments, a system for automated task scheduling may comprise at least one processor configured to receive a request with information for a task to be performed by a respondent. The one or more processors may retrieve employee information and, based on one or more attributes in the employee information and one or more attributes in the task information, identify one or more employees to complete the task. The one or more processors may assign the task to the identified employee(s), and monitor a status of the task based on periodic inputs from the employee.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method including receiving current census data for departments of a hospital. The method includes projecting future census data for the departments. The method includes displaying, in a dynamic user interface on a facility utilization visualization application, a graphical view of a current utilization of the departments of the hospital determined from the current census data and a projected utilization of the departments determined from the future census data. The method includes dynamically updating the dynamic user interface in real-time based upon at least one of receipt of new real-time data, receipt of new historical data, and a new analysis of the real-time and the historical data. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing hardness and organic matter concentrations in water. The water being treated is directed into and through an upflow reactor containing a media. As the water moves up the reactor, the media is fluidized. At least one softening reagent is added to the water in the reactor, resulting in an increase in pH and the precipitation of hardness. The precipitated hardness compounds are attached on the media. To enhance the reduction of organic matter in the water, a coagulant is mixed with the water upstream of the softening reactor. As the water flows upwardly through the reactor, the coagulant reacts with organic particles in the water, causing the organic particles to bind and form floc. Downstream of the reactor, the water is subjected to a filtration process that removes the floc containing the organic matter.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital (ADC) converter system and method of using the system that can be used in low power situations. The converter can periodically or recurrently turn off a reference standard in order to conserve power and instead using a stable supply source as a reference voltage. A precise conversion for signal from the analog to the digital domain while maintaining a low quiescent current.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital (ADC) converter system and method of using the system that can be used in low power situations. The converter can periodically or recurrently turn off a reference standard in order to conserve power and instead using a stable supply source as a reference voltage. A precise conversion for signal from the analog to the digital domain while maintaining a low quiescent current.

Abstract: A server offloads graphics effects processing to a client device with graphics processing resources by determining a modification to a graphics effects operation, generating a portion of a rendered video stream using the modification to the graphics effects operation, and providing an encoded representation of the portion of the rendered video stream to the client device, along with metadata representing the modification implemented. The client device decodes the encoded representation to recover the portion of the rendered video stream and selectively performs a graphics effects operation on the recovered portion to at least partially revert the resulting graphics effects for the portion to the intended effects without the modification implemented by the server.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, from a healthcare enterprise system, a notification indicating a need for at least one medical resource during a predetermined time frame at a predetermined facility within the healthcare enterprise system; determining that the indicated need is unavailable during at least one of: the predetermined time frame and the predetermined facility; identifying, based upon the indicated need being unavailable, at least one action to be performed to supply the at least one medical resource; and performing the at least one action. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods generate dynamic and interactive user interfaces. In one embodiment, a computerized system includes a user interface and at least one processor configured to receive data related to at least a first request of a department, receive data related to positioning of a plurality of employees of the department, and data indicative of equipment in the possession of the plurality of employees, generate an assignment for at least one employee based on the received data, provide for display at the at least one user interface, an interactive graphical user interface indicative of the assignment to the at least one employee, the graphical user interface including elements for indicating a status of the assignment. The at least one processor monitors whether the assignment has been accepted, and determines whether the assignment has been completed, based in part on interaction with the graphical user interface.