Abstract: A method for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE), including: displaying real-time electrical usage for a building on a controllable video display; executing VEE rules on each of the streams to generate and store a corresponding post VEE readings, the post VEE readings comprising tagged energy consumption data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the data sets comprising groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated and corresponding to correct data; for the each of the data sets, creating anomalies having different durations using only the groups of contiguous interval values; generating estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques; for each of the durations, selecting one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data for the corresponding one of the streams; and executing functions on the streams translated by the generating and directing the controllab

Abstract: An apparatus for configuring validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) rules for performing VEE on interval-based energy consumption streams includes a data stores, a rules processor, and a process control element. The stores provides tagged data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the sets comprising groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated. The rules processor reads the stores upon initiation of an event and, for the each of the sets, creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of values, the groups of values corresponding to correct data, and generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the durations and, for the each of the durations, selects a corresponding one of the techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data associated with the each of the durations for the corresponding one of the streams.

Abstract: A method for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE), including: displaying real-time electrical usage for a building on a controllable video display; executing VEE rules on each of the streams to generate and store a corresponding post VEE readings, the post VEE readings comprising tagged energy consumption data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the data sets comprising first groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated and second groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been edited, the first groups of contiguous interval values corresponding to correct data; for the each of the data sets, creating anomalies having different durations using only the first groups of contiguous interval values; generating estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques; for each of the durations, selecting one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data for t

Abstract: A building control system that includes a post VEE readings data stores, a rules processor, weather stores, and a building controller. The stores provide tagged data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of energy consumption streams, each of the sets having groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated. The rules processor reads the stores and creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of contiguous interval values and generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the different durations and selects one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment.

Abstract: An apparatus for configuring validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) rules for performing VEE on interval-based energy consumption streams includes a data stores, a rules processor, and a process control element. The stores provides tagged data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the sets comprising groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated. The rules processor reads the stores upon initiation of an event and, for the each of the sets, creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of values, the groups of values corresponding to correct data, and generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the durations and, for the each of the durations, selects a corresponding one of the techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data associated with the each of the durations for the corresponding one of the streams.

Abstract: A method for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE), including: employing HVAC subsystems to adjust comfort in a building; performing VEE on energy consumption streams; executing VEE rules on each of the streams to generate and store a corresponding post VEE readings, the post VEE readings comprising tagged energy consumption data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the data sets comprising groups of contiguous interval values tagged corresponding to correct data; for the each of the data sets, creating anomalies having different durations using only the first groups of contiguous interval values; generating estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques; for each of the durations, selecting one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data for the corresponding one of the streams; and executing functions on the streams translated by the generating and directing one or more of the

Abstract: A building control system that includes a post VEE readings data stores, a rules processor, and a building controller. The stores provide tagged data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of energy consumption streams, each of the sets having groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated. The rules processor reads the stores and creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of contiguous interval values and generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the different durations and selects one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment. The building controller receives post VEE readings and outside temperatures corresponding to the interval-based streams and determines and controls cumulative energy consumption corresponding to the interval-based streams and manages the cumulative energy consumption by scheduling run times for building elements that are coupled to the building controller.

Abstract: A method for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE), including: employing HVAC subsystems to adjust comfort in a building; performing VEE on energy consumption streams; executing VEE rules on each of the streams to generate and store a corresponding post VEE readings, the post VEE readings comprising tagged energy consumption data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the data sets comprising first groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated and second groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been edited, the first groups of contiguous interval values corresponding to correct data; for the each of the data sets, creating anomalies having different durations using only the first groups of contiguous interval values; generating estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques; for each of the durations, selecting one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy con

Abstract: A control system that performs VEE on consumption streams, including: data stores that provides data sets, each of the data sets comprising groups of contiguous values that correspond to correct data; a rules processor that reads the data stores and, for the each of the data sets, that creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of contiguous values, that generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the different durations and, for the each of the different durations, that selects a corresponding one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data associated with the each of the different durations for the corresponding one of the consumption streams; a peak prediction element that estimates future cumulative energy consumption and that predicts a brown out time; and a peak controller that triggers exceptional measures to manage the cumulative energy consumption in order to preclude

Abstract: A control system that performs VEE on consumption streams, including: data stores that provides data sets, each of the data sets comprising groups of contiguous values that correspond to correct data; a rules processor that reads the data stores and, for the each of the data sets, that creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of contiguous values, that generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the different durations and, for the each of the different durations, that selects a corresponding one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data associated with the each of the different durations for the corresponding one of the consumption streams; a peak prediction element that estimates future cumulative energy consumption and that predicts a brown out time; and a peak controller that triggers exceptional measures to manage the cumulative energy consumption in order to preclude

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) on interval based energy consumption streams. The apparatus includes a VEE processor and a VEE configuration engine. The VEE processor executes VEE rules on each of the interval based energy consumption streams within a specified time period to generate and store corresponding post VEE readings that are stored in a post VEE readings data stores. The post VEE readings include tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of the interval based energy consumption streams. Each of the tagged energy consumption data sets has groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) on interval based energy consumption streams. The apparatus includes a VEE processor and a VEE configuration engine. The VEE processor executes VEE rules on each of the interval based energy consumption streams within a specified time period to generate and store corresponding post VEE readings that are stored in a post VEE readings data stores. The post VEE readings include tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of the interval based energy consumption streams. Each of the tagged energy consumption data sets has groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated.

Abstract: A method for demand response dispatch having validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) rules for performing VEE on interval-based energy consumption streams, includes providing tagged energy consumption data sets having groups of contiguous interval values that correspond to correct data; for the each of the tagged energy consumption data sets, creating anomalies having different durations using only the groups; generating estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques; selecting a corresponding one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment; receiving post VEE readings and forecasted outside temperatures and estimating future cumulative energy consumption of facilities, and predicting a reception time for a demand response program event when the cumulative energy consumption exceeds a specified threshold; and preparing actions to control each of the facilities to optimally shed energy specified in a dispatch order, and optimally shedding the energy upon reception of the dispatch o

Abstract: An energy control system includes training data stores, a facility model processor, a post VEE readings data stores, a VEE configuration engine, and a global model module. The facility model processor employs interval based energy consumption streams corresponding to a facility to develop and maintain weather-normalized baseline energy consumption data for the facility. The post VEE readings data stores tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of said interval based energy consumption streams, each of said tagged energy consumption data sets comprising groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated, wherein said groups correspond to correct data.

Abstract: A method for demand response dispatch having validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) rules for performing VEE on interval-based energy consumption streams, includes providing tagged energy consumption data sets having groups of contiguous interval values that correspond to correct data; for the each of the tagged energy consumption data sets, creating anomalies having different durations using only the groups; generating estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques; selecting a corresponding one of the estimation techniques for subsequent employment; receiving post VEE readings and forecasted outside temperatures and estimating future cumulative energy consumption of facilities, and predicting a reception time for a demand response program event when the cumulative energy consumption exceeds a specified threshold; and preparing actions to control each of the facilities to optimally shed energy specified in a dispatch order, and optimally shedding the energy upon reception of the dispatch o

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) on interval based energy consumption streams. The apparatus includes a VEE processor and a VEE configuration engine. The VEE processor executes VEE rules on each of the interval based energy consumption streams within a specified time period to generate and store corresponding post VEE readings that are stored in a post VEE readings data stores. The post VEE readings include tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of the interval based energy consumption streams. Each of the tagged energy consumption data sets has groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) on interval based energy consumption streams. The apparatus includes a VEE processor and a VEE configuration engine. The VEE processor executes VEE rules on each of the interval based energy consumption streams within a specified time period to generate and store corresponding post VEE readings that are stored in a post VEE readings data stores. The post VEE readings include tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of the interval based energy consumption streams. Each of the tagged energy consumption data sets has groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is related to methods, compositions, kits and isolated nucleic acid sequences for targeting Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) nucleic acid (eg. HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 nucleic acid). Compositions include amplification oligomers, detection probe oligomers and/or target capture oligomers. Kits and methods comprise at least one of these oligomers.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) on a plurality of interval based energy consumption streams. The apparatus includes a VEE processor and a VEE configuration engine. The VEE processor is configured to execute VEE rules on each of the plurality of interval based energy consumption streams within a specified time period to generate and store a corresponding plurality of post VEE readings that are stored in a post VEE readings data stores. The post VEE readings include a plurality of tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of interval based energy consumption streams. Each of the plurality of tagged energy consumption data sets has first groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated and second groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been edited.

Abstract: An apparatus for configuring validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) rules for performing VEE on interval-based energy consumption streams includes a data stores, a rules processor, and a process control element. The stores provides tagged data sets each associated with a corresponding one of the streams, each of the sets comprising groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated. The rules processor reads the stores upon initiation of an event and, for the each of the sets, creates anomalies having different durations using only the groups of values, the groups of values corresponding to correct data, and generates estimates for the anomalies by employing estimation techniques for each of the durations and, for the each of the durations, selects a corresponding one of the techniques for subsequent employment when performing VEE of subsequent energy consumption data associated with the each of the durations for the corresponding one of the streams.