Abstract: A building monitoring system includes a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space, a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space, and a robotic sentinel. The robotic sentinel includes a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify an alert condition for the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space, a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensors, the memory, and the communications module. The controller is configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify one or more alert conditions and determine what action is required by the robotic sentinel, and if action is required, command the robotic sentinel to travel to a location of the alert condition.

Abstract: An autonomous package transfer system comprises a locker assembly including a storage compartment located at a destination. The locker assembly includes a locker door that is moveable between an open position and a closed position. An organizing mechanism is located in the storage compartment and includes a plurality of baskets that are moveable into alignment with the locker door via a drive unit. An autonomous vehicle delivery system includes at least one locker assembly located at a first destination and an autonomous vehicle. The locker assembly includes at least one storage compartment, the storage compartment including a door and a lock to selectively prevent access to the storage compartment. The autonomous vehicle comprises a chassis assembly and a storage assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle door system includes doors with a door module attached to a hinge module, which is attached to the vehicle body. The door module includes a latch mechanism configured to engage a striker pin of the vehicle body, with a pawl that pivots to accommodate a misalignment with the striker pin during a door closing operation, with the latch mechanism shifting following engagement with the striker pin. A door check mechanism includes a permanent magnet and a steel plate. Activation of the permanent magnet shifts the steel plate from a closed position to an open position permitting the hinge module to move from a locked position. An interface between doors includes a primary and secondary seal each having a constant cross section, with filler pieces disposed between the door and the secondary seal along a portion of the interface.

Abstract: A transportable enclosure comprises a sheet of flexible material defining a closed loop, with the sheet defining an opening therethrough. The closed loop of the sheet is configured to be rotated by an actuator for selectively aligning the opening with an access position, such as a port in a side panel of a housing, for loading or unloading cargo from the interior space. A drive pulley is coupled to the actuator for rotating the sheet, and a belt extends along the closed loop to engage the drive pulley. The actuator may be located within the transportable enclosure or outside of the transportable enclosure. One or more guides are configured to hold the closed loop of the sheet outwardly while allowing the sheet to rotate. The transportable enclosure may be used with a ground or an aerial vehicle, which may be a vehicle configured for unmanned and/or autonomous operation.

Abstract: A method for personalizing reviews for a user on a social network, comprising the steps of: receiving from at least two or more users a rating and a recommendation for a reviewable item, wherein the rating is numerical value in a rating scale, and wherein a recommendation is a binary endorsement; receiving a request from a user to view the ratings and recommendations for one or more reviewable items; and determining a combined rating and a combined recommendation for all users of the social network at one or more social degrees for the one or more reviewable items.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing information dealing with a medical test for assessing a predetermined medical condition by means of a distributed system (100) comprising a plurality of communication devices (210, 312, 322, 410), the method comprising obtaining by a user communication device (210) information on an access code provided in a test-kit for assessing a predetermined medical condition, the user communication device (210) being configured for receiving and displaying messages addressed to a unique identifier. Further, the method comprises providing instructions relating to analysis of the medical sample. A negative analysis result is communicated to the user communication device (210) of the user. In case of a positive analysis result, consultation by a medical entity is established. Further aspects relate to a user communication device, a computer program product, a central server and a medical test-kit for use with the proposed method.

Abstract: A method for personalizing reviews for a user on a social network, comprising the steps of: receiving from at least two or more users a rating and a recommendation for a reviewable item, wherein the rating is numerical value in a rating scale, and wherein a recommendation is a binary endorsement; receiving a request from a user to view the ratings and recommendations for one or more reviewable items; and determining a combined rating and a combined recommendation for all users of the social network at one or more social degrees for the one or more reviewable items.

Abstract: A building monitoring system includes a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space, a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space, and a robotic sentinel. The robotic sentinel includes a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify an alert condition for the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space, a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensors, the memory, and the communications module. The controller is configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify one or more alert conditions and determine what action is required by the robotic sentinel, and if action is required, command the robotic sentinel to travel to a location of the alert condition.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle assembly comprises a chassis assembly and a storage assembly. The chassis assembly includes a front chassis module and a rear chassis module that are selectively connectable to one another. The front chassis module includes a front wheel and an EBS assembly for steering the front wheel and the rear chassis module includes a rear wheel and a propulsion assembly for driving the rear wheel. An autonomous driving module is selectively connected to the chassis assembly and independently in communication with the EBS assembly and the propulsion assembly.

Abstract: A building monitoring system includes a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space, a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space, and a robotic sentinel. The robotic sentinel includes a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify an alert condition for the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space, a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensors, the memory, and the communications module. The controller is configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify one or more alert conditions and determine what action is required by the robotic sentinel, and if action is required, command the robotic sentinel to travel to a location of the alert condition.

Abstract: A vehicle door system includes doors with a door module attached to a hinge module, which is attached to the vehicle body. The door module includes a latch mechanism configured to engage a striker pin of the vehicle body, with a pawl that pivots to accommodate a misalignment with the striker pin during a door closing operation, with the latch mechanism shifting following engagement with the striker pin. A door check mechanism includes a permanent magnet and a steel plate. Activation of the permanent magnet shifts the steel plate from a closed position to an open position permitting the hinge module to move from a locked position. An interface between doors includes a primary and secondary seal each having a constant cross section, with filler pieces disposed between the door and the secondary seal along a portion of the interface.

Abstract: A method for personalizing reviews for a user on a social network, comprising the steps of: receiving from at least two or more users a rating and a recommendation for a reviewable item, wherein the rating is numerical value in a rating scale, and wherein a recommendation is a binary endorsement; receiving a request from a user to view the ratings and recommendations for one or more reviewable items; and determining a combined rating and a combined recommendation for all users of the social network at one or more social degrees for the one or more reviewable items.