Abstract: A transaction terminal provides processing for payment using a cryptocurrency during a transaction being conducted at the transaction terminal. The transaction terminal further provides processing for a refund transaction utilizing cryptocurrency.

Abstract: This application relates to systems and methods of distributing orders for articles, in which a request is received from a user comprising an article identifier and a user identifier. The article identifier is compared with an inventory database which comprises a list of available articles, if the article identifier matches an available article, the user identifier is then compared with an identifier database which comprises a list of user identifiers and a corresponding list of articles previously supplied to each listed user identifier. If the article identifier is not listed in the identifier database as being previously supplied to the user identifier then a fulfilment request is forwarded to a fulfilment system and the article delivered to the user.

Abstract: A transaction terminal provides processing for payment using a cryptocurrency during a transaction being conducted at the transaction terminal. The transaction terminal further provides processing for a refund transaction utilizing cryptocurrency.

Abstract: A proactive disease state management system including network elements, computer elements and software elements operable to support a plurality of subscriber devices each under a subscription plan in which the subscriber device requests the collection of electronic medical records of a patient for evaluation by a proactive disease state management engine which interrelates patient information, patient medical information and patient laboratory information included in the electronic medical record of a patient to generate engine result data and populate the fields of a request reply to the subscriber device.

Abstract: A proactive disease state management system including network elements, computer elements and software elements operable to support a plurality of subscriber devices each under a subscription plan in which the subscriber device requests the collection of electronic medical records of a patient for evaluation by a proactive disease state management engine which interrelates patient information, patient medical information and patient laboratory information included in the electronic medical record of a patient to generate engine result data and populate the fields of a request reply to the subscriber device.

Abstract: A proactive disease state management system including network elements, computer elements and software elements operable to support a plurality of subscriber devices each under a subscription plan in which the subscriber device requests the collection of electronic medical records of a patient for evaluation by a proactive disease state management engine which interrelates patient information, patient medical information and patient laboratory information included in the electronic medical record of a patient to generate engine result data and populate the fields of a request reply to the subscriber device.

Abstract: A method for measuring mass storage system performance in which a mass storage system has a plurality of disk drive storage elements controlled by a disk drive controller, the controller typically having a cache memory, and the controller receiving commands and data from and returning at least data to a plurality of host computers, provides the flexibility of issuing commands to the controller in different balanced configurations from a plurality of hosts in an organized fashion. The configurations exhibit hierarchical and marginal balance.

Abstract: A plug for a grinding machine includes one or more holes extending through to the plug for use as dust collection ports. A grinding machine includes a housing, a drive mechanism including a shaft extending through the housing, a shroud surrounding the shaft and abutting the housing to form a plenum, a head connected to the drive mechanism, at least one grinding plug having a working surface mounted in the head, and at least one channel extending from a position adjacent the working surface into the plenum.

Abstract: Techniques are described for valuing, insuring, and certifying a valuation of landscape architectures. According to exemplary embodiments, a method for valuing landscape architectures includes identifying a landscape architectural object, and determining a future value associated with the landscape architectural object. The determined future value is based on at least one of a material cost associated with the landscape architectural object and an installation cost associated with an installing of the landscape architectural object in a landscape architectural setting. A growth rate is associated with the landscape architectural object, and a size of the object is determined using the growth rate. The material and installation costs can be determined based on at least one of the determined size, aggregate pricing information, and environmental and economic trends.

Abstract: Methods and a system are disclosed for insuring landscape architectural objects. According to an exemplary embodiment, a value associated with a landscape architectural object is determined. A change in the value of the object is determined over a period of time. A risk-of-loss to the object is determined attributable to an eligible event that can occur over the time period. A cost of an indemnity against a loss to the object is determined from the eligible event over the time period based on the change in value and the risk-of-loss.

Abstract: A method for measuring mass storage system performance in which a mass storage system has a plurality of disk drive storage elements controlled by a disk drive controller, the controller typically having a cache memory, and the controller receiving commands and data from and returning at least data to a plurality of host computers, provides the flexibility of issuing commands to the controller in different balanced configurations from a plurality of hosts in an organized fashion. The configurations exhibit hierarchical and marginal balance.

Abstract: A method for measuring mass storage system performance in which a mass storage system has a plurality of disk drive storage elements controlled by a disk drive controller, the controller typically having a cache memory, and the controller receiving commands and data from and returning at least data to a plurality of host computers, provides the flexibility of issuing commands to the controller in different balanced configurations from a plurality of hosts in an organized fashion. The configurations exhibit hierarchical and marginal balance.

Abstract: A method for automatically finding the transition interval from a fast write to a delayed fast write, in a mass storage system in which the mass storage system has a plurality of disk drive storage elements controlled by a disk drive controller, the controller having a cache memory through which all data writes pass, and the controller receiving commands and data from at least one host computer.

Abstract: A method for measuring mass storage system performance in which the mass storage system has a plurality of disk drive storage elements controlled by a disk drive controller, the controller typically having a cache memory, and the controller receiving commands and data from and returning at least data to a plurality of host computers, provides the flexibility of issuing commands to the controller in a variety of different configurations from a plurality of hosts in a time synchronized and organized fashion. The method features the steps of synchronizing, to a clock time of one of the host computers, designated the master host computer, the clock times of each other of the host computers, designated the client host computers.

Abstract: A modular portable handrail system employs cantilever arm/counter-weight anchor assemblies. Bases attach to opposing ends of the cantilever arms. A pail-like receptacle is receivable on one of the bases and interlockable with the base. The receptacle is filled with water, sand or other material to provide the counter-weight mass.

Abstract: A lifeline safety system for a pitched roof employs a frame for mounting a lifeline system above the peak of the roof. Shoulders extend from the frame and engage opposing sides of the roof. An anchor comprising a generally J-shaped bolt secures the bracket assembly to the roof. The bolt has a hook which engages the underside of the rafter. A nut has a pair of arms for torquing the nut to the bolt. In one embodiment, two roof mounting pods are pivotally mounted to a shoe which receives a retractable lifeline housing.

Abstract: A debris barrier for a high rise construction structure comprises a woven flexible mesh netting. A cord longitudinally extends along the top of the netting to form a reinforced border. The top of the netting is clipped to a safety cable so as to vertically suspend a portion of the netting. An anchoring strip is fastened to the netting. The netting is anchored to the floor slab by driving fasteners through the anchoring strip.

Abstract: A debris barrier for a high rise construction structure comprises a woven flexible mesh netting. A cord longitudinally extends along the top of the netting to form a reinforced border. The top of the netting is clipped to a safety cable so as to vertically suspend a portion of the netting. An anchoring strip is fastened to the netting. The netting is anchored to the floor slab by driving fasteners through the anchoring strip.