Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure relate to a modular electronic component assembly for a battery pack. The battery pack may be implemented in a vehicle. The modular electronic component assembly may include an electrical architecture housed within a modular enclosure that is configured to be attached to a frame or housing of an energy volume of the battery pack. The electrical architecture may include components and/or circuitry configured to provide a high voltage from the energy volume to one or more high voltage connectors on the modular enclosure, and components and/or circuitry configured to provide a low voltage (lower than the high voltage) to one or more low-voltage connectors on the modular enclosure, without the use or presence of a separate low-voltage battery.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a DC to DC converter that converts a high voltage level from a battery pack to a relatively lower voltage level for various components of a vehicle. The DC to DC converter may provide an alternate power supply in addition to a battery that is separate from the battery pack. The battery pack and the DC to DC converter may be used to supply power, instead of the battery, during a sleep mode of a vehicle. Further, the DC to DC converter can supply power to float charge the battery, thus minimizing cycling of the battery. The DC to DC converter and the battery may provide a redundant, or backup, power source for a vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a battery architecture include a first fuse connected between a first battery cell and a second battery cell of a battery pack, and a second fuse connected between the second battery cell and a terminal of a charge port.

Abstract: A frame assembly for retaining an IG unit in an opening in a door or other panel structure may include a first frame configured to engage a surface of the door or other panel structure about a periphery of the opening and to engage the IG unit about an outer periphery thereof, and having a first coupling portion, a second frame integral with, or configured to engage, an opposite surface of the door about a periphery of the opening and to engage the IG unit about the outer periphery thereof, and having a second coupling portion, and an alignment member to engage each of the first and second coupling portions, between the periphery of the opening and the outer periphery of the IG unit, to align the first and second coupling portions with one another.

Abstract: A hydroponic system is provided. One such system comprises a reservoir, flexible fluid table and support system. The reservoir comprising a first plurality of apertures. The flexible fluid table is substantially encapsulated by the reservoir. The support system comprises at least one flexible fluid table support and a coupling system. A first portion of the coupling system surrounds at least a portion of the reservoir and a second portion of the coupling system at least one of directly and indirectly couples the at least one flexible fluid table support to the flexible fluid table.

Abstract: A hydroponic system is provided. The system includes a grow assembly. The grow assembly includes a body including at least one aperture, and a porous layer. The system may include a support to support the grow assembly. The system includes a fluid table that may be disposed underneath the body. The system includes a fluid reservoir that may be disposed underneath the fluid table. The system may include a fluid pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The system includes a fluid riser in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and the fluid table. A method for utilising a hydroponic system is also provided.

Abstract: A hydroponic system is provided. The system includes a grow assembly. The grow assembly includes a body including at least one aperture, and a porous layer. The system may include a support to support the grow assembly. The system includes a fluid table that may be disposed underneath the body. The system includes a fluid reservoir that may be disposed underneath the fluid table. The system may include a fluid pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The system includes a fluid riser in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and the fluid table. A method for utilising a hydroponic system is also provided.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a check of a plurality of checks where the check was previously issued from a first party to a second party, including receiving first information from the first party, storing the first information in a file of a third party and receiving the check. The check has first party identifying information, a unique pseudorandom number of a pseudorandom sequence, and an amount. A status of activating the plurality of checks is determined. At least a portion of the first party identifying information included with the check, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the check amount included with the check are authenticated. The received check is authenticated if the first party, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the amount included with the check are authenticated and if the plurality of checks have been activated.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a check of a plurality of checks where the check was previously issued from a first party to a second party, including receiving first information from the first party, storing the first information in a file of a third party and receiving the check. The check has first party identifying information, a unique pseudorandom number of a pseudorandom sequence, and an amount. A status of activating the plurality of checks is determined. At least a portion of the first party identifying information included with the check, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the check amount included with the check are authenticated. The received check is authenticated if the first party, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the amount included with the check are authenticated and if the plurality of checks have been activated.

Abstract: An improved multi-device tabletop charging station is described herein. The multi-device tabletop charging station can comprise a housing, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub, a plurality of retractable cable reels, and a plurality of chargers. The housing can comprise a top inner surface and a bottom inner surface. The top inner surface can enclose the bottom inner surface. The bottom inner surface can comprise a plurality of recessed sections, and a plurality of openings. The (USB) hub can be mounted within the top inner surface. The USB hub can comprise a plurality of powered ports. The plurality of retractable cable reels can each be mounted within each of the plurality of recessed section. The plurality of chargers can each be reeled onto each of the plurality of retractable cable reels. Each of the plurality of chargers can comprise a first end and a second end.

Abstract: An improved multi-device tabletop charging station is described herein. The multi-device tabletop charging station can comprise a housing, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) hub, a plurality of retractable cable reels, and a plurality of chargers. The housing can comprise a top inner surface and a bottom inner surface. The top inner surface can enclose the bottom inner surface. The bottom inner surface can comprise a plurality of recessed sections, and a plurality of openings. The (USB) hub can be mounted within the top inner surface. The USB hub can comprise a plurality of powered ports. The plurality of retractable cable reels can each be mounted within each of the plurality of recessed section. The plurality of chargers can each be reeled onto each of the plurality of retractable cable reels. Each of the plurality of chargers can comprise a first end and a second end.

Abstract: An improved docking station is described herein. The docking station can comprise a first device holder, a base, a plurality of orifices, and a resealable covering. The first device holder can have a slot insertable by a mobile device. The first device holder can comprise a first display opening that can be placed within the front surface of the first device holder. The base can have a chamber that can comprise a USB (Universal Serial bus) hub. The bottom edge of the first device holder can be slantedly attached to the front edge of the base such that the first device holder and the base attached together can form a v-shaped structure. The slot can be accessible through the base. The plurality of orifices can be placed within the outer surface of the docking station. The resealable covering can be capable of closing the inner surface.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a check of a plurality of checks where the check was previously issued from a first party to a second party, including receiving first information from the first party, storing the first information in a file of a third party and receiving the check. The check has first party identifying information, a unique pseudorandom number of a pseudorandom sequence, and an amount. A status of activating the plurality of checks is determined. At least a portion of the first party identifying information included with the check, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the check amount included with the check are authenticated. The received check is authenticated if the first party, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the amount included with the check are authenticated and if the plurality of checks have been activated.

Abstract: A reusable, portable campfire cover is disclosed herein. In its most basic configuration, the cover device (10) comprises three partial-conical panels, which are identified as a door panel (22), a first side panel (24), and a second side panel (26). Door panel (22) includes a handle (28). Each panel has a slot (30) and finger (32) feature in its base. Each panel has an aperture (34) or hole (36) near its top. The aperture (34) or hole (36) features are able to accept connectors, preferably an “S” hook connector (44). Cover device (10) is meant to be used in conjunction with a typical, independent tripod campfire device (20), which can be found in the prior art and in the consumer marketplace.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a check of a plurality of checks where the check was previously issued from a first party to a second party, including receiving first information from the first party, storing the first information in a file of a third party and receiving the check. The check has first party identifying information, a unique pseudorandom number of a pseudorandom sequence, and an amount. A status of activating the plurality of checks is determined. At least a portion of the first party identifying information included with the check, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the check amount included with the check are authenticated. The received check is authenticated if the first party, the unique pseudorandom number included with the check and the amount included with the check are authenticated and if the plurality of checks have been activated.

Abstract: The present invention provides for tracking time spent on various activities in a software development project by one or more users working on the project. The present invention also stores this data to derive metrics and best practices. The metrics and best practices are compared with project data to analyze the current status of the project and to estimate the completion timeframe for the current project.

Abstract: The present invention provides for tracking time spent on various activities in a software development project by one or more users working on the project. The present invention also stores this data to derive metrics and best practices. The metrics and best practices are compared with project data to analyze the current status of the project and to estimate the completion timeframe for the current project.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a vehicle with an engine system and a power dissipation system. One example method includes, during directing airflow from an airflow generating device to cool a component of the power dissipation system, and directing the airflow from the airflow generating device to cool a component of the engine system.

Abstract: A system and method for securing financial information in payment instruments including generating a pseudorandom number sequence, generating an activation code, including a unique pseudorandom number of the sequence with each payment instrument of a plurality of payment instruments and issuing the plurality of payment instruments with the activation code to a customer. The activation code is associated with customer identifying information and each unique pseudorandom number of the sequence included with each payment instrument of the plurality of payment instrument. The plurality of payment instruments is activated with the activation code. A received payment instrument of the plurality of payment instruments is authenticated if the customer and the unique pseudorandom number of the sequence included on the received payment instrument are authenticated and if the plurality of payment instruments are activated.

Abstract: Methods and computing devices enable users to identify documents using a hash value mapped to a word mnemonic for easy recall and comparison. A hash algorithm may be applied a document to generate a distinguishing hash value. The hash value is mapped to a plurality of words to form the mnemonic. To obtain the words, the hash value may be mapped to word indices used to identify particular words in word lists. Word lists may include a list of nouns, a list of verbs, and a list of adverbs or adjectives, so that the resulting three word mnemonics are memorable. More word lists may be used to map hash values to four-, five- or more word mnemonics. The number-to-mnemonic mapping methods may be used to map large numbers, such as account numbers, telephone numbers, etc. into mnemonics which are easier for people to remember and compare.