Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for automated audit analysis and providing of cost reduction recommendations associated with services used and/or received by an entity. In general, invoice data associated with a service associated with an entity (e.g. a customer) is obtained and processed in order to identify at least one of billing errors and inefficiencies. The processing of invoice data is generally performed by computationally identifying relevant invoice information and comparing this information with data from a proprietary service optimization database. When errors and/or inefficiencies are identified, recommendations to remedy the inefficiencies and/or errors are provided to the entity so that cost reduction actions can be taken.

Abstract: A system and method for cloud management of user interactions on a client device comprising: initiating, in response to an initiation request of a client application, processing of a workflow configuration with an initial session state, wherein the workflow is a data model of a graph of nodes connected with directed edges, where the nodes include a set of node types that includes at least a pane node; iteratively processing the workflow configuration, initially using the initial session state, and thereby generating rendered panes for use in a user interaction flow of a client application, which comprises: following a next edge of the workflow configuration to determine a next workflow node, processing the next workflow node, which comprises, when the next workflow node is a pane node, rendering the pane node into a rendered pane, and sending the rendered panes to the client device.

Abstract: Advanced metering infrastructure integrated within electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). An example EVSE includes a housing, an AMI meter situated within the housing, an output terminal configured to connect to an electric vehicle, an output device, and an EVSE controller situated within the housing. The AMI meter is connected to a power grid. The EVSE controller is connected to the AMI meter, the output terminal, and the output device. The EVSE controller is configured to advertise a first charging current value to the output terminal and receive an indication of a high demand period of the power grid. The EVSE controller is configured to advertise, in response to the indication of the high demand period, a second charging current value to the output terminal, the second charging current value being less than the first charging current value, and provide, via the output device, a notification.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus. includes a shoe having a sole with at least a portion of foam replaced with a composite polymeric foam, at least one probe disposed in the composite polymeric foam, a voltage detector coupled to the probe that detects voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam, and a transformation module that converts voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam in response to deformation events into GRF, acceleration, or pressure data. In another example, a method includes receiving voltage data produced by composite polymeric foam, the composite polymeric foam providing support and padding in the sole of a shoe, converting the voltage data to force data, comparing the force data to a profile, and transmitting, when the force data fails to fall within a threshold of the profile, a feedback signal to a physical feedback device, the feedback signal indicating a difference with the profile.

Abstract: A non-edible game attractant that visually attracts game in the form of a game bait decoy is provided. The game bait decoy may provide a decoy sheet having outward-facing attractant simulating indicia. The decoy sheet may be anchored to the ground over a pile structure to mimic the shape of a bait pile. The decoy sheet may provide flaps defined by slots for enabling animal access to the pile structure and allowing sufficient air flow through the decoy sheet to prevent the decoy sheet from catching sail in windy conditions as well as to aerate the pile structure.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus. includes a shoe having a sole with at least a portion of foam replaced with a composite polymeric foam, at least one probe disposed in the composite polymeric foam, a voltage detector coupled to the probe that detects voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam, and a transformation module that converts voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam in response to deformation events into GRF, acceleration, or pressure data. In another example, a method includes receiving voltage data produced by composite polymeric foam, the composite polymeric foam providing support and padding in the sole of a shoe, converting the voltage data to force data, comparing the force data to a profile, and transmitting, when the force data fails to fall within a threshold of the profile, a feedback signal to a physical feedback device, the feedback signal indicating a difference with the profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for automated audit analysis and providing of cost reduction recommendations associated with services used and/or received by an entity. In general, invoice data associated with a service associated with an entity (e.g. a customer) is obtained and processed in order to identify at least one of billing errors and inefficiencies. The processing of invoice data is generally performed by computationally identifying relevant invoice information and comparing this information with data from a proprietary service optimization database. When errors and/or inefficiencies are identified, recommendations to remedy the inefficiencies and/or errors are provided to the entity so that cost reduction actions can be taken.

Abstract: A non-edible game attractant that visually attracts game in the form of a game bait decoy is provided. The game bait decoy may provide a decoy sheet having outward-facing attractant simulating indicia. The decoy sheet may be anchored to the ground over a pile structure to mimic the shape of a bait pile. The decoy sheet may provide flaps defined by slots for enabling animal access to the pile structure and allowing sufficient air flow through the decoy sheet to prevent the decoy sheet from catching sail in windy conditions as well as to aerate the pile structure.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus. includes a shoe having a sole with at least a portion of foam replaced with a composite polymeric foam, at least one probe disposed in the composite polymeric foam, a voltage detector coupled to the probe that detects voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam, and a transformation module that converts voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam in response to deformation events into GRF, acceleration, or pressure data. In another example, a method includes receiving voltage data produced by composite polymeric foam, the composite polymeric foam providing support and padding in the sole of a shoe, converting the voltage data to force data, comparing the force data to a profile, and transmitting, when the force data fails to fall within a threshold of the profile, a feedback signal to a physical feedback device, the feedback signal indicating a difference with the profile.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a shoe having a sole with at least a portion of foam replaced with a composite polymeric foam, at least one probe disposed in the composite polymeric foam, a voltage detector coupled to the probe that detects voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam, and a transformation module that converts voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam in response to deformation events into GRF, acceleration, or pressure data. In another example, a method includes receiving voltage data produced by composite polymeric foam, the composite polymeric foam providing support and padding in the sole of a shoe, converting the voltage data to force data, comparing the force data to a profile, and transmitting, when the force data fails to fall within a threshold of the profile, a feedback signal to a physical feedback device, the feedback signal indicating a difference with the profile.

Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a shoe having a sole with at least a portion of foam replaced with a composite polymeric foam, at least one probe disposed in the composite polymeric foam, a voltage detector coupled to the probe that detects voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam, and a transformation module that converts voltage data generated by the composite polymeric foam in response to deformation events into GRF, acceleration, or pressure data. In another example, a method includes receiving voltage data produced by composite polymeric foam, the composite polymeric foam providing support and padding in the sole of a shoe, converting the voltage data to force data, comparing the force data to a profile, and transmitting, when the force data fails to fall within a threshold of the profile, a feedback signal to a physical feedback device, the feedback signal indicating a difference with the profile.

Abstract: In a system for decomposing organic compounds in water for use in semiconductor manufacturing, a chemical reactor vessel having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a persulfate anion addition system upstream of the reactor vessel, and a light emitting device contained within the reactor vessel. The light emitting device provides light capable of decomposing persulfate anions.

Abstract: The invention provides a pMDI metering valve comprising at least one component which comprises a desiccant-entrained material, a pMDI closed container system containing a desiccant-entrained material, and a method of stabilising the fine particle mass (FPM) of an inhalation drug formulation emitted by a pMDI closed container system comprising providing a desiccant-entrained material inside the pMDI closed container system so as to be in contact with the formulation therein.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to integrate multiple engineering design systems in a computer aided design (CAD) system. A design generator is displayed and used to create an engineering design that has different worksheets. Each worksheet represents a different aspect of the design, has local design objects that represent functional aspects of a component that are independent from the component's physical representation, and relation objects that models constraints for properties of the design objects. The objects are organized into a functional layout document (FLD) that is stored in a data center/database that is shared by the worksheets. The FLD is then used to design an engineering design/model.

Abstract: In a system for decomposing organic compounds in water for use in semiconductor manufacturing, a chemical reactor vessel having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a persulfate anion addition system upstream of the reactor vessel, and a light emitting device contained within the reactor vessel. The light emitting device provides light capable of decomposing persulfate anions.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to integrate multiple engineering design systems in a computer aided design (CAD) system. A design generator is displayed and used to create an engineering design that has different worksheets. Each worksheet represents a different aspect of the design, has local design objects that represent functional aspects of a component that are independent from the component's physical representation, and relation objects that models constraints for properties of the design objects. The objects are organized into a functional layout document (FLD) that is stored in a data center/database that is shared by the worksheets. The FLD is then used to design an engineering design/model.

Abstract: A technique for tracking and managing account movement using a delinquency movement matrix is described. Customer Service Representatives or other agents may receive a promise for a payment amount for an account, after which the invention may record the baseline delinquency of the account at the time the promise is received, retrieve updated account information after a predetermined time period, and compare the baseline delinquency of the account to the updated delinquency of the account to determine the movement of that account through delinquency stages. The CSR staff may be awarded points based on the number of levels they are able to advance an account, for instance weighted or multiplied by the balance of the account. Other weightings by risk factors or other variables may be used. Because the CSR staff are incentivized to advance accounts to higher levels of currency, the risk of chargeoffs may be reduced and overall portfolio currency increased.

Abstract: A control system for remotely actuating a laser processing head includes a laser processing head and an actuation mechanism located remotely from the laser processing head. A translation mechanism is connected between the laser processing head and the actuation mechanism. The translation mechanism translates movement of the actuation mechanism into movement of the laser processing head. The translation mechanism includes a cable control having a first end coupled to the laser processing head and a second end coupled to the actuation mechanism. The laser processing head is slidably coupled to a robot arm. The actuation mechanism imposes relative linear motion of the laser processing head with respect to the robot arm. A height sensing system includes a height sensor for generating a height signal based on a measurement between the laser processing head and a work-piece. A height sensor electronics module is located remotely from the height sensor and receives the height signal.

Abstract: A tank mountable stock arm monopod for pneumatic guns or the like has an arm mounting saddle fastened to the compressed gas tank of a pneumatic gun with adjustable stabilizing straps. The arm mounting saddle has a pivotally mounted coupling that connects with the arm mounting saddle and the lower stock arm. The lower stock arm comprising of a cylindrical section that fits into the saddle arm coupling. The sliding upper stock arm is a cylindrical section smaller in diameter than the lower section enabling the sliding section to fit and move inside the stationary section in a telescoping movement, allowing the length of the stock to adjust to the user. A stock arm butt is pivotally mounted to the sliding stock arm opposite the stationary stock arm. The stock arm monopod is put into the monopod position by loosening the stabilization straps and spinning the apparatus 180 degrees so that the stock arm butt is pointing towards the playing surface.

Abstract: A control system for remotely actuating a laser processing head includes a laser processing head and an actuation mechanism located remotely from the laser processing head. A translation mechanism is connected between the laser processing head and the actuation mechanism. The translation mechanism translates movement of the actuation mechanism into movement of the laser processing head. The translation mechanism includes a cable control having a first end coupled to the laser processing head and a second end coupled to the actuation mechanism. The laser processing head is slidably coupled to a robot arm. The actuation mechanism imposes relative linear motion of the laser processing head with respect to the robot arm. A height sensing system includes a height sensor for generating a height signal measurement between the laser processing head and a work-piece. A height sensor electronics module is located remotely from the height sensor and receives the height signal.