Abstract: An acoustic transducer on a downhole tool sends an acoustic wave through a sensor plate. The signal is reflected by the borehole wall back towards the transducer. The received signal is responsive to the formation impedance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting and controlling secondary kicks, while dealing with a primary kick experienced when drilling an oil and gas well. The method includes a step of determining whether a different pressure per cubic meter of mud pit volume has been caused by a secondary kick by subtracting shut in drill pipe pressure (SIDPP) from shut in casing pressure (SICP) and dividing the derived sum by a kick volume in KPa per cubic meter from the primary kick. A further step is then taken of increasing casing pressure until casing pressure equals pit gain times (X) rate of change in casing pressure per cubic meter of pit gain plus (+) SIDPP.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method allowing prediction of the production of an underground reservoirs, such as development of oil reservoirs, comprising generating and updating a parameterized geologic model from production data and seismic data, in particular 4D seismic data. The production data are simulated from the geologic model and a flow simulator, and a petro-elastic model in depth is deduced therefrom. A depth/time conversion model is then defined, by means of which the petro-elastic model is converted into time. The model is adjusted by correcting the lag induced by the depth/time conversion and by recalibrating the model. The geologic model is optimized by comparing, through an objective function, the real measurements with the simulation responses (production responses and seismic attributes in time) by updating in particular the depth/time conversion model.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described to process an n-dimensional data set acquired from a measurement on a biological sample. A method includes dividing an n-dimensional data set into n-dimensional sub-regions, wherein a size of a dimension of an n-dimensional sub-region is less than a size of the dimension of the n-dimensional data set. The n-dimensional sub-regions are stored on a computer readable medium and the computer readable medium is accessible to a data processing system. The n-dimensional data set can exceed an addressable memory limit of the data processing system and mathematical operations are performed on the n-dimensional data set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide fragments which have one or more shared and/or similar amino acid sequences to amino acid sequences of specific portions of the 14 kDa protein of S. mansoni (Sm14) or related FABPs (Fatty Acid Binding Proteins), the said peptide fragments functioning as continuous or discontinuous epitopic regions of the molecule or mimicking its biological activity. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for constructing active peptide fragments, peptide fragments, immunogenic composition and diagnostic kit using said peptide fragments.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for performing real-time correlation of data collected from biological sensors, including, but not limited to, sensors adapted to analyze biological material (e.g., blood or tissue samples) and environmental material (e.g., air or water samples). In one embodiment, a method for correlating biological data over a broad (geographic or demographic) domain includes receiving data relating to at least two samples of biological material, where the samples originate at two different regions of the broad domain. This data is then correlated to produce a domain-wide view of the biological data, thereby enabling the rapid identification of domain-wide medical emergencies. Moreover, this correlated information may be provided to lower-level correlation sources or to the biological sensors in order to increase the sensitivities of the correlation sources or biological sensors to emerging threats.

Abstract: A system and method for data classification are provided, the system including a processor, an adapter in signal communication with the processor for receiving data, a filtering unit in signal communication with the processor for pre-processing the data and filtering features of the data, a selection unit in signal communication with the processor for learning a Bayesian network (BN) classifier and selecting features responsive to the BN classifier, and an evaluation unit in signal communication with the processor for evaluating a model responsive to the BN classifier; and the method including receiving data, pre-processing the data, filtering features of the data, learning a BN classifier, selecting features responsive to the BN classifier, and evaluating a model responsive to the BN classifier.

Abstract: Methods and systems of analyzing positions and orientations of molecular fragments to generate macromolecular binding ligands, including analyzing the positions and orientations of molecular fragments in relation to other molecular fragments to bond the molecular fragments to form ligands.

Abstract: A method for determining Teiresias patterns. Provided as input to the method are: a set S?0 of n sequences denoted as S1, S2, . . . Sn; positive integers L, W, and K; and Teiresias patterns P?0 consisting of all <L, W, K> patterns for the set S?0. Each sequence of the n sequences consists of characters from an alphabet. A sequence index i equals 1. A sequence Sn+1 is supplied to form a set S?i consisting of S?i-l?Sn+1, where Sn+1 consists of characters from the alphabet. The Teiresias patterns P?i are determined by performing an algorithm that utilizes S?i-1, L, W, K, P?i-1, and Sn+i as input. The Teiresias patterns P?i consist of all <L, W, K> patterns for the set S?i.

Abstract: A method for analysis in which a user can readily compare expression data and a pathway with a computer is provided as an alternative to subjective comparison or manual comparison of the expression data and the pathway according to certain criteria. Expression data of a protein/gene other than a target protein/gene is constructed so as to fit in with a pathway on the basis of the target protein/gene expression data; and the protein/gene expression data, in the constructed structure of the expression data, fitting in with the pathway is highlighted while the constructed structure of the expression data is displayed on a display.

Abstract: Methods for the diagnosis and evaluation of stroke and stroke sub-type employ a variety of bio-markers including cellular fibronectin (c-Fn) assembled as a panel for stoke diagnosis and evaluation. Methods are disclosed for selecting markers and correlating their combined levels with a clinical outcome of interest. In various aspects the methods permit early detection and differentiation of stroke subtypes, determination of the prognosis of a patient presenting stroke symptoms, and identification of a patient at risk for early hematoma growth and/or malignant massive cerebral artery infarction. The disclosed methods provide rapid, sensitive and specific assays to greatly increase the number of patients that can receive beneficial stroke treatment and therapy, and to reduce the human and economic costs associated with incorrect stroke diagnosis.

Abstract: The structure of conformational, discontinuous binding surfaces that associate with a binding molecule, preferably the epitopes of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) may be discovered. The binding molecule is used to select specific peptides from a peptide library that, in turn, are used as a binding surface (epitope) defining database that is applied via a novel computer algorithm to analyze the crystalline-structure of the original binding surface (antigen). An antigenic epitope-mimetic that is recognized by its original mAb may be reconstituted based on the segments of the epitope identified in the prediction. The basic elements of the binding domain on gp120 that is recognized by broadly neutralizing antibody b12 are disclosed, as in their use in making vaccines for preventing or treating HIV.

Abstract: According to the present invention, computer based techniques for using information technology in therapeutics or drug discovery. In an exemplary embodiment, computer based techniques for determining information about the properties of substances based upon information about structure of living or non-living cells exposed to substances are provided. Computer software according to the present invention enables researchers and/or scientists to identify promising candidates in the search for new and better medicines or treatments using, for example, a cellular informatics database.

Abstract: An exemplary method for the determination and classification of chemical hazards comprises the steps of: specifying physical data corresponding to a chemical material; optionally validating the physical data; and processing the physical data and/or validation data to produce a classification result. Various features and parameters of the present invention may be suitably adapted to optimize or otherwise improve the classification of chemical hazards. The present invention provides for improved response times to chemical spills as well as better management and control of information related to the characterization of hazards and the partitioning of chemical substances into various classification categories.

Abstract: An environmental impact information collection system modifies and analyzes environmental impact information, which is collected and stored in advance, and obtains the environmental impact at each process done in an organization, according to each product. The environmental impact information collection system then obtains a set of environmental impacts in a product's life cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for on-line monitoring of operation of a process in connection with process measurements indicative of the operation of the process. In some cases, the operation of the process is simulated to generate model data indicative of a simulated representation of the operation of the process and based on the process measurements. A multivariate statistical analysis of the operation of the process is implemented based on the model data and the process measurements. The output data from the multivariate statistical analysis may then be evaluated during the operation of the process to enable the on-line monitoring of the process involving, for instance, fault detection via classification analysis of the output data.

Abstract: A mobile communication device with gas detecting function can detect the quality of air and immediately transfer air condition data to some remote database. The mobile communication device comprises a mobile communication module and a gas detector. The mobile communication module further comprises a communication interface, a microprocessor, and a memory. The communication interface is used for bi-directional data-transferring. The microprocessor coupling to the communication interface is used for data processing in the mobile communication device. The memory connecting to the microprocessor is used for saving data from the microprocessor and providing data to the microprocessor.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for analyzing a twinned crystal can display three-dimensionally the real space unit lattice, the reciprocal space primitive lattices and the reciprocal lattice points of each component of the twinned crystal. Respective crystal orientation matrices of the plural components of the twinned crystal are obtained with the use of X-ray single crystal structure analytical equipment. The first computing means finds the real-space unit lattices of the plural components based on the crystal orientation matrices and creates display data for displaying them three-dimensionally with possible their rotation, scaling up and down and translation. The second computing means finds the reciprocal-space primitive lattices and creates display data for displaying them three-dimensionally. The third computing means creates display data for displaying three-dimensionally reciprocal lattice points causing X-ray diffraction with a distinction between the components of the twinned crystal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention identify a flaw in a structure by comparing a first interference pattern resulting from a first wave signal and a second wave signal propagating through the structure to a second interference pattern resulting from the first wave signal and the second wave signal propagating through the structure. The second interference pattern is obtained after obtaining the first interference pattern. It is determined whether there is a flaw in the structure by determining whether the first interference pattern deviates from the second interference pattern by a predetermined variance.

Abstract: The present invention examines coherence integrity of a joint interface between a construction and a reinforcing plate steel in a to-be-examined area by comparing a waveform obtained in advance with a back echo waveform received.

Abstract: This method for optimizing the performance of a semiconductor detector intended to detect electromagnetic radiation, especially X-rays or ? rays, equipped with electrodes separately mounted on two opposite surfaces of said detector, namely a cathode and a pixelated anode respectively, involves (i) determining the signal that is representative of the sum of the charges detected by all or some of the anodes; and (ii) using the signal that is representative of said sum of the charges to establish one or more biparametric spectra as a function of this signal so as to determine any charge collection loss if charge sharing occurred on the pixelated anodes and, consequently, performing appropriate processing depending on the type of result desired.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the size and distribution of particles within a multiphase fluid flowing within a pipe is provided, wherein the apparatus includes at least one metering device for determining at least one of the mixture density of the fluid, the flow rate of the fluid and the dispersion of the fluid, wherein the at least one metering device generates meter data responsive to at least one of the mixture density of the fluid, the flow rate of the fluid and the dispersion of the fluid and a processing device communicated with the at least one metering device, wherein the processing device receives and processes the meter data to generate fluid information responsive to the size and distribution of the particles within the fluid.

Abstract: The meter system comprises a portable water meter that is releaseably mountable onto a discharge nozzle of the fire hydrant and a flow sensor that senses the water flow rate passing therethrough the portable water meter. A processor receives, processes, and/or stores data from the flow sensor and a satellite positioning system, operatively coupled to the processor, that is adapted to receive satellite position determining signals. The hydrant meter system further comprises a communication device that is operatively coupled to the processor and is adapted to transmit the processed flow signal and the processed positioning signal to a remote server system via a communication medium. The hydrant meter system allows for automated water utility resource measurements, data collection and exercise of control and notification of fire hydrant water usage.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting failure of an isolation device includes a current sensor to sense current through the isolation device and a circuit responsive to the current sensor output signal and to an enable signal that controls the isolation device for providing an Early Failure Warning (EFW) signal indicative of whether the isolation device has failed. The enable signal is at a first logic level when the isolation device is on and is brought to a second logic level to disable and test the isolation device. Also described is a method of detecting a failure of an isolation device including disabling the isolation device, sensing a current through the isolation device, and providing an EFW signal indicating that the isolation device has failed if the current through the isolation device is greater than a predetermined level when the isolation device is disabled.

Abstract: An automated integrated monitoring (IM) algorithm that automatically puts data from a utility monitoring system into context by temporally aligning the data to a common reference point and by identifying the location of each monitoring device in a hierarchy relative to other devices. Frequency variation data is received from all meters. The data is automatically aligned to a common reference point, such as a precise zero crossing, using a cross-correlation algorithm to determine the time delay at which the data is most correlated. Once the data is aligned, power data is received from all meters in a hierarchy, and the monitoring system layout is auto-learned using a correlation algorithm to determine which two meters are most likely correlated with one another based upon their historical power readings. Once the layout is complete, additional decisions regarding hardware and software configuration can automatically be made by the IM algorithm.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for estimating a state of charge (SOC) in a battery, in which the battery SOC is estimated using a fusion type soft computing algorithm, thereby accurately estimating the battery SOC in a high C-rate environment. The apparatus includes a detector unit for detecting current, voltage and temperature of a battery cell; and soft computing unit for outputting a battery SOC estimation value of processing the current, the voltage and the temperature detected by the detector unit using a radial function based on a neural network algorithm. Especially, the soft computing unit combines the neural network algorithm with any one of a fuzzy algorithm, a genetic algorithm (GA), a cellular automata (CA) algorithm, an immune system algorithm, and a rough-set algorithm, and thereby adaptively updates the parameters of the neural network algorithm.

Abstract: An auto-learned hierarchy algorithm that learns the hierarchical layout of a power monitoring system. Historical power data from each meter is received and placed into a data table. The main is assumed to be at the top of the hierarchy and is designated as the reference. A check matrix is developed indicating whether a possible connection exists between each meter pair combination. A correlation coefficient matrix (CCM) is calculated based on the data table, and entries in which no connection is possible are zeroed. The column for the reference meter from the CCM is copied to a correlation reference array (CRA), and the meter having the highest correlation with the reference meter in the CRA is marked as connected to the reference meter in a connection table. That meter's power is subtracted from the data table and the procedure is repeated until all meters have been analyzed.

Abstract: In a method for measuring detected radiation, an analog data signal is converted to a digital data signal having aperiodic data pulses varying with intensity of the analog data signal. A time signal indicative of data intervals is produced. The data pulses are counted. A data count is stored in a start location and a corresponding time value is stored in a start location each time a data pulse occurs until a measured data interval starts. After a next data interval is detected, the data count is stored in an end location and a corresponding time value is stored in an end location when the next data pulse occurs. An average intensity of the detected radiation for the measured data interval is determined from the stored data counts and time values. A CT scanner (10) for measuring detected radiation includes a channel circuit (56), a storage circuit (60), a control circuit (58), and a processor (62).

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for examining high-frequency clock-masking signal patterns at a reduced frequency. A first mode of a first shift register is selected. A plurality of bits is loaded on the first shift register at a first frequency. A second mode of the first shift register is selected. A first mode of a second shift register is selected. The plurality of bits is loaded on the second shift register. A second mode of the second shift register is selected. A first mode of a third shift register is selected. The plurality of bits is loaded on the third shift register. A second mode of the third shift register is selected and the plurality of bits is loaded from the third shift register at a second frequency, where the second frequency is lower than the first frequency, thereby providing for examining high-frequency clock-masking signal patterns at a reduced frequency.

Abstract: A photomask quality estimation system comprises a measuring unit, a latitude computation unit and an estimation unit. The measuring unit measures the mask characteristic of each of a plurality of chip patterns formed on a mask substrate. The latitude computation unit computes the exposure latitude of each chip pattern based on the mask characteristic. The estimation unit estimates the quality of each chip pattern based on the exposure latitude.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a design and runtime environment provide polymorphic test elements that may be used within an automated test procedure. The polymorphic test elements may include navigation maps, test verbs, or component templates.

Abstract: By reducing a cumulative number of drivers changing values during a transition, the cumulative current change may be reduced, along with the simultaneous switching noise effects. Also, a reduced cumulative current change can also reduce voltage fluctuations in ground and/or power planes of a chip, thereby minimizing potential improper logic functions due to voltage dips or spikes. In one implementation, the method includes reading values of a first state of a first set of bits of a first word and obtaining a projected value of a second state of each of the first set of bits. If the first switching noise cumulative effect can be reduced by changing the projected values of the second state of the first set of bits, an alternate set of values having at least one value differing from the projected values of the second state is determined to reduce the first switching noise cumulative effect.

Abstract: Systems, methods and media for providing a distributed execution environment with per-command environment management are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of digital systems are connected to a serving device. The serving device comprises a sequencer to originate environment attributes and commands to be executed within the environment. Each digital system under test and serving device comprises a listener with a queue to receive environment attributes and commands. A listener on a digital system under test or serving device implements the environment attributes and executes the received commands within the specified environment.

Abstract: An inspection system for detecting anomalies on a substrate. The inspection system has a sensor array for generating image data. A first high speed network is coupled to the sensor array and receives and communicates the image data. An array of process nodes is coupled to the first high speed network, and receives and processes the image data to produce anomaly reports. Each process node has an interface card coupled to the first high speed network, that receives the image data from the first high speed network and formats the image data according to a high speed interface bus protocol. A high speed interface bus is coupled to the interface card, receives the image data from the interface card. A computer is coupled to the high speed interface bus, and receives the image data from the high speed interface bus and processes the image data according to an algorithm, to produce the anomaly report.

Abstract: A delay line (DL) circuit used to generate test pattern waveforms has a pulse generating circuit that is used during calibration to generate a pulse signal upon receiving a signal edge. A delay line of the DL circuit receives the pulse signal and delays the pulse signal by a selected time delay. A feedback loop of the DL circuit feeds the delayed pulse signal output from the delay line back to the input of the pulse generating circuit. Receipt of an edge of the fed back pulse signal at the input of the pulse generating circuit causes the pulse generating circuit to generate another pulse signal. The delayed pulse signal output from the delay line can be input to a counter that generates a counter value that is based on the period of oscillation of the delayed pulse signal.

Abstract: A test apparatus includes a pattern memory for storing a test pattern to be inputted to a memory-under-test, an address generating section for sequentially outputting addresses of the memory-under-test into which the test pattern is to be written, a pointer section for sequentially pointing each address of the pattern memory to cause the pattern memory to output the test pattern in synchronism with the address of the memory-under-test outputted out of the address generating section, a bad block memory for storing an address of a bad block of the memory-under-test in advance and a pointer control section for causing the address generating section to output a next address of the memory-under-test while holding the address of the pattern memory outputted out of the pointer section when the address of the memory-under-test generated by the address generating section coincides with any one of addresses stored in the bad block memory.

Abstract: An exemplary automatic hi-pot test apparatus (20) includes a high voltage supply (21), a transmission device configured for transmitting an electronic device (26) to be tested, a connecting device electrically connected to the high voltage supply and configured for moving and electrically connecting with or electrically disconnecting from the electronic device, a controller (28) for controlling the connecting device and the transmission device, and a detector (27) for detecting the presence of the electronic device. When the detector detects the presence of the electronic device, the detector sends a corresponding detecting signal to the controller, such that the controller stops the electronic device and drives the connecting device to electrically connect with the electronic device whereby a hi-pot test can be performed.

Abstract: A time interval measurement apparatus and method counts the total number of full clock time periods between two measurement signals. Clock fractional time periods are generated between each of the two measurement signals and the next leading edge of a full clock time period. The total number of full clock time periods and the clock fractional time periods are converted to a time equivalent measurement and combined to generate the total time interval between the two measurement signals.

Abstract: A temperature compensation apparatus for an electronic signal, by conversion between digital and analog signals, the internal temperature is corrected and compensated, and the signal output is corrected. The apparatus has a signal converter and a temperature correction unit coupled to the signal conversion unit for performing temperature correction and compensation. The temperature correction unit has a first adder, a first multiplier and a second adder to form a digital circuit. With the real-time measured ambient temperature, reference temperature, temperature compensation coefficient and an input signal, digital arithmetic of temperature correction and compensation is performed, so as to generated the corrected signal output which has been temperature compensated. Thereby, the imprecision caused by temperature drift of reference voltage and inaccuracy is prevented.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the temperature of an integrated circuit device includes a conductive wiring pattern formed on the integrated circuit device, extending into areas of the device to be monitored. A deterministic signal source is configured to generate a deterministic signal along the conductive wiring pattern, with one or more return paths tapped from selected locations along the pattern. A temperature change determination circuit is coupled to the one or more return paths and to a reference signal taken from the deterministic signal source. The circuit is configured to determine a delay between the reference signal and a delay signal traveling through at least a portion of the wiring pattern and a corresponding one of the return paths.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for proactively determining motor wellness arising from potential mechanical faults of the motor. A controller is configured to detect indicia of impending mechanical motor faults. The controller includes a processor configured to determine motor parameters of a given motor including a load and generate a set of baseline data for the given motor. The processor is also configured to acquire current spectrum data from the given motor during operation, map at least one from a plurality of load bins based on the load, and generate a mechanical fault signature from the current spectrum. The processor is caused to compare the mechanical fault signature to baseline data from the set of baseline data corresponding to the mapped bin and determine amplitude variances within the mechanical fault signature indicative of an impending mechanical fault prior to an actual mechanical fault occurrence.

Abstract: Adaptive rule-based methods to solve localization problems for ad hoc wireless sensor networks are disclosed. A large problem may be solved as a sequence of very small subproblems, each of which is solved by semidefinite programming relaxation of a geometric optimization model. The subproblems may be generated according to a set of sensor/anchor selection rules and a priority list. The methods scale well and provide improved positioning accuracy. A dynamic version may be used for estimating moving sensors locations in a real-time environment. The method may use dynamic distance measurement updates among sensors, and utilizes subproblem solving for static sensor localization. Methods to deploy sensor localization algorithms in clustered distributed environments are also provided, permitting application to arbitrarily large networks. In addition, the methods may be used to solve sensor localizations in 2D or 3D space. A preprocessor may be used for localization of networks without absolute position information.

Abstract: A first mirror and a second mirror are disposed in such a manner that their reflective surfaces are parallel and face toward each other. A mark is drawn between the first mirror and the second mirror. An image of the reflections of the mark in the first mirror and the second mirror is captured with a camera. Calibration of the camera system is performed based on the image.

Abstract: A clearance measurement system is provided. The clearance measurement system includes a reference geometry disposed on a first object having an otherwise continuous surface geometry and a sensor disposed on a second object, wherein the sensor is configured to generate a first signal representative of a first sensed parameter from the first object and a second signal representative of a second sensed parameter from the reference geometry. The clearance measurement system also includes a processing unit configured to process the first and second signals to estimate a clearance between the first and second objects based upon a measurement difference between the first and second sensed parameters.

Abstract: A method of inspecting the profile of the connection zone between the cylindrical portion and the taper of a roller for a turbomachine roller bearing. The surface profile is geometrically defined by a first zone corresponding to the taper of the roller, a second zone corresponding to the connection between the cylindrical portion and the taper, and a third zone corresponding to the cylindrical portion of the roller. The method consists in taking a measurement of the surface profile of the roller; on the basis of a calculation of the first derivative of the measured profile, in calculating straight line segments for each of the geometrical zones of the roller, where said straight line segments model the first derivative of the measured profile; in calculating the radii of curvature of the surface profile of the roller by taking the first derivative of the straight line segments; and in comparing the calculated radii of curvature with predefined threshold values in order to verify continuity thereof.

Abstract: A computer derives, from a current measurement of an attribute of a system, an instantaneous severity score based on a probability model that is determined from prior measurements. The computer then displays, for several successive moments in time, either the instantaneous severity score or an aggregated severity score obtained from a set of instantaneous severity scores (e.g. by averaging). Each set of scores to be aggregated may be identified by, e.g., a fixed-width time window located at a fixed offset from a moment in time at which the aggregated score is to be displayed. Aggregation suppresses or dampens momentary abnormalities, which would otherwise get displayed. In some embodiments, graphs for multiple categories of metrics are displayed on a single screen, aligned in time, to enable a human operator to form a visual correlation therebetween, e.g. to identify causes of atypical performance in the system.

Abstract: A computer is programmed to fit exponential models to upper percentile subsets of observed measurements for performance metrics collected as attributes of a computer system. The subsets are defined from sets chosen to reduce model bias due to expected variations in system performance, e.g. those resulting from temporal usage patterns induced by end users and/or workload scheduling. Measurement levels corresponding to high cumulative probability, indicative of likely performance anomalies, are extrapolated from the fitted models generated from measurements of lower cumulative probability. These levels are used to establish and to automatically set warning and alert thresholds which signal to (human) administrators when performance anomalies are observed.

Abstract: For monitoring a data processing system, a sequence of critical conditions with increasing severity indexes is defined. Each critical condition is detected when a corresponding state parameter exceeds a threshold value with a predefined persistence over time. The persistence may be specified by a minimum number of repeated occurrences of this event, with a maximum number of consecutive non-occurrences that are allowed between them. Whenever critical conditions are detected, the monitoring application retrieves the severity index of the last detected critical condition with the highest severity index, and calculates an incremental index indicative of how closely the state parameter is approaching the next critical condition. An indicator of the health of the system may be generated by subtracting the severity index of the last critical condition plus the incremental index from an optimal value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a design and runtime environment provide navigation maps using a declarative model defined by recording actual manipulation of a physical or virtual device. The systems and methods may be used to automatically navigate to application screens eliminating need for a test engineer to provide navigation code.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a design and runtime environment provide graphical elements that may be arranged to specify test logic for an automated test procedure.