Abstract: There is provide a magnetic field measurement device including: a magnetic sensor array configured by a plurality of magnetic sensor cells, each of which has a magnetic sensor; a magnetic field acquisition section configured to acquire measurement data measured by the magnetic sensor array; a signal space separation section configured to perform signal separation to separate, into internal space data and external space data, a spatial distribution of a magnetic field which is indicated by the measurement data, based on a position and a magnetic sensitivity of each magnetic sensor; and a calculation processing section configured to remove, from the internal space data, at least a part of a variation component common to magnetic field measurement data that indicates the spatial distribution of the magnetic field which is indicated by the measurement data, and the external space data.

Abstract: A method of using a measuring system for detecting a measured physical variable pertains to measuring systems that include a plurality of transmission members forming a measuring chain for detecting the measured physical variable and in which transmission members that are immediately successive in the measuring chain are in a cause-and-effect relationship to each other. The method includes the steps of: a) specifying the measured physical variable to be detected; b) using a computer to compile several measuring chains that include transmission members necessary for the detection of the specified measured physical variable; c) determination of performance criteria of the compiled measuring chains; d) using the determined performance criteria to assess each of the compiled measuring chains; and e) identification of a measuring chain that best satisfies one of the performance criteria determined.

Abstract: A seismic sensor may include a simple earthquake detection mode in which measured acceleration data is not saved, and which mode is continued in a case in which the measured acceleration is equal to or less than a predetermined first threshold value. An earthquake detection mode may further be included in which the measured acceleration data is saved, and which mode is continued in a case in which the acceleration measured in the simple earthquake detection mode is greater than the first threshold value and equal to or less than a second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value. An earthquake measurement mode may further be included in which the acceleration data and a spectrum intensity (SI) value are measured and saved, and which mode is continued in a case in which the acceleration measured in the earthquake detection mode is greater than the second threshold value.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting defects on a specimen are provided. One system includes an inspection subsystem configured to generate images of a specimen and one or more computer subsystems configured for detecting defect candidates on the specimen. Detecting the defect candidates includes identifying a patterned feature in a test image included in the images generated of the specimen. Detecting the defect candidates also includes, for at least one pixel in the test image located within the patterned feature, determining a difference between a characteristic of the at least one pixel and the characteristic of other pixels in the test image located within a predetermined window of the at least one pixel. In addition, detecting the defect candidates includes detecting a defect candidate at the at least one pixel based on the determined difference.

Abstract: A wireless smart utility network (Wi-SUN) device participating in a Wi-SUN network for coexistence with a Wi-Fi HaLow network sharing frequency spectra between the networks is provided.

Abstract: Swimming goggles have a left-eye covering and a right-eye covering, each having a corresponding transparent window that defines a field of view and each further having a seal extending between the transparent window and the swimmer's face and formed to exclude water. A near-eye display is in signal communication with an image processor and forms a virtual image in the left- or right-eye field of view.

Abstract: In implementations of image content snapping guidelines, a guidelines segmentation system includes modules, such as an image pre-processing module to reduce the image size of a digital image if the image size exceeds an image size threshold. An object segmentation module segments objects depicted in the digital image and identifies each object by a bounding border that delineates an object region boundary. An edge detection module receives a segmented object and determines object external edges and object feature edges from the segmented object, and identifies object corners of the object. A snapping guidelines module determines image content snapping guidelines of an object depicted in the digital image, the image content snapping guidelines for an object determined based on the bounding border of the object region boundary, the object external edges, the object feature edges, and projected snapping guidelines that extend from the object corners of the object.

Abstract: Methods and Apparatus for controlling, implementing and supporting trick Play in an augmented reality (AR) device are described. Detected changes in AR device orientation and/or AR device position are detected and used in controlling temporal playback operations.

Abstract: A system described herein may provide a technique for the monitoring of one or more devices, such as Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices or other suitable types of devices, via one or more networks. The system may maintain readings associated with the IoT devices, and may identify a demand for a set of readings from a particular IoT device. The system may output a request to the particular IoT device. The request may indicate a maximum data size for a response to the request, as well as an indication of the latest time associated with readings received from the particular IoT device. The IoT device may respond with readings that were collected after the indicated latest time. The response may be restricted to the maximum data size. As such, the IoT device may refrain from providing a full set of readings that were collected after the indicated latest time.

Abstract: First and second processors that are in communication with each other are disclosed. The first processor includes a sampling controller, a sampling circuit, and a data flow controller. The sampling controller is configured to receive multiple identifiers and corresponding enable signals associated with data that is to be transmitted to or received from the second processor, and generate an identification signal and a sampling signal based on one of the identifiers and the corresponding enable signal. The sampling circuit is configured to sample multiple data counts to generate corresponding sampled counts based on the identification signal and the sampling signal. The data flow controller is configured to generate a control signal based on the identifiers, the corresponding enable signals, the data counts, and the corresponding sampled counts to control data flow between the first and second processors.

Abstract: Method includes positioning a first carrier assembly on a system stage. The carrier assembly includes a support frame having an inner frame edge that defines a window of the support frame. The first carrier assembly includes a first substrate that is positioned within the window and surrounded by the inner frame edge. The first substrate has a sample thereon. The method includes detecting optical signals from the sample of the first substrate. The method also includes replacing the first carrier assembly on the system stage with a second carrier assembly on the system stage. The second carrier assembly includes the support frame and an adapter plate held by the support frame. The second carrier assembly has a second substrate held by the adapter plate that has a sample thereon. The method also includes detecting optical signals from the sample of the second substrate.

Abstract: A method for use in optical measurements on patterned structures, the method including performing a number of optical measurements on a structure with a measurement spot configured to provide detection of light reflected from an illuminating spot at least partially covering at least two different regions of the structure, the measurements including detecting light reflected from the at least part of the at least two different regions within the measurement spot, the detected light including interference of at least two complex electric fields reflected from the at least part of the at least two different regions, and being therefore indicative of a phase response of the structure, carrying information about properties of the structure.

Abstract: Provided is a magnetic field measuring apparatus for: acquiring the measurement data measured by a magnetic sensor array that is configured by arraying the plurality of magnetic sensor cells to form a surface covering at least a part of a target object to be measured; performing signal separation on a magnetic field spatial distribution indicated by the measurement data based on a position and magnetic sensitivity of each magnetic sensor; generating a calibration magnetic field at a position on a straight line that can be drawn without crossing the plurality of magnetic sensor cells from the measurement space outside the measurement space; and calibrating a sensor error for the magnetic sensor based on a separation error in a case where signal separation has been performed on a spatial distribution of the calibration magnetic field.

Abstract: An electronic face mask control system includes an electronic face mask. The electronic face mask includes an LED screen configured to display images, a first driving device configured to control an operation of the LED screen, a first detecting device connected with the first driving device, and a first storage device connected to the first driving device. The first detecting device is configured to detect control signals. The first storage device is configured to storage local data. By performing signal detection on the first detecting device, a display content controlled by the first driving device is changed, and a display content of the LED screen is changed.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic device, a method for pushing information, and related products. The method includes the following. A first set of data on multiple substances in a first position of a body of a user is obtained by scanning the first position with a substance detecting sensor. A body part corresponding to the first position is determined with a camera. Fitness plan is determined according to the first set of data and the body part and then pushed via a display.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically terminating a logout session for a restricted access system by determining that an authorized user has left the vicinity of the restricted access system. The authorized user preferably carries a wireless transmitter which transmits an authorization signal that is also used for permitting access to the restricted access system. When the authorized user leaves the vicinity of the restricted access system after logging in, the signal is no longer received by a wireless receiver or too weak of a signal, such that an access control system in communication with the wireless receiver automatically causes the restricted access system to initiate a logout action in order to prevent or reduce the chance of an unauthorized user gaining access to the restricted access system. The restricted access system can be a rewards tracking system, such as, but not limited to, a rewards tracking system for a gaming machine or gaming table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for spatially resolved determination of at least one physical or chemical process variable of a flowable medium arranged in a container in an automation system, at least one sensor being provided, which is movable in the medium and/or in the container and which ascertains information about the at least one process variable, a position determination unit being provided which supplies the information about the respective current position of the sensor relative to the medium and/or to the container, and a data transmission unit being provided which collects information about the respective current position of the sensor and the corresponding information supplied by the sensor about the at least one process variable and/or communicates the information to an external control unit and/or display unit.

Abstract: An alarm management system of the present disclosure includes an alarm management apparatus, a monitoring terminal, and a controller. The alarm management apparatus generates an alarm based on information received from the controller or receives an alarm from the controller, receives information related to a filtering condition from the monitoring terminal, performs filtering on the alarm based on the filtering condition, and presents the alarm subjected to the filtering to an operator via the monitoring terminal.

Abstract: The monitoring of a technical system using sensor data. In the event of the failure of a sensor, in this case, for the failed sensor, virtual sensor data are created on the basis of the remaining functional sensors. In this case, the sensors for the calculation of the virtual sensor data are selected in two stages. In a first step, firstly, possible candidates of sensors are ascertained on the basis of a knowledge-based approach and the topology of the system. A second step involves calculating a mathematical relationship between the sensor data of a faulty sensor and the possible candidates of sensors for the calculation of the virtual sensor data. Those sensors which form a suitable basis for the calculation of the virtual sensor data can be identified in this way.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes an ink tank, a recording head, a monitor, an operation panel, and a controller. The ink tank forms an ink chamber and including an injection inlet. The recording head ejects ink from the ink chamber to record an image on a sheet. The operation panel receives user input. The controller controls operation of the recording head, the monitor, and the operation panel. The controller performs receiving a completion signal indicating completion of ink injection, decision processing deciding whether an initial processing has been completed, and inquiry processing based on receipt of the completion signal.

Abstract: A temperature sensor evaluation method is mentioned. The temperature sensor is arranged in a memory device and includes a comparator, a voltage divider and a band gap reference voltage source. The comparator compares a temperature reference voltage that varies with temperature with a plurality of divided voltages generated by the voltage divider. The evaluation method for a plurality of predetermined testing temperatures includes changing the plurality of divided voltages of the voltage divider, using the comparator to compare the divided voltages with the temperature reference voltage to determine the first detection voltage, and based on the voltage difference between a target divided voltage and the first detection voltage, retrieving the value of a temperature error between the sensing temperature of the temperature sensor and the testing temperature.

Abstract: An electronic device that can be worn on a limb of a user can include a processing device and one or more position sensing devices operatively connected to the processing device. The processing device can be adapted to determine which limb of the user is wearing the electronic device based on one or more signals received from at least one position sensing device.

Abstract: A method comprises a) radiating at least one measurement light pulse having a pulse duration and intensity onto a measurement area of the inhomogeneous sample; b) detecting at least one pressure transient at the measurement area; and c) calculating a value for the energy density absorbed by the sample during the pulse duration from a curve of the at least one pressure transient at the start and at the end of the at least one measurement light pulse. The method further includes: repeating steps a) to c) for different angles of incidence of the measurement light; modelling the inhomogeneous sample as a stack of layers, each layer being assigned at least a layer thickness and an absorption coefficient, at least one absorption coefficient of a layer being a fitting parameter; and performing a fitting procedure for the fitting parameters; outputting the fitted fitting parameters.

Abstract: Color conversion attempt to reproduce an input CMYK combination on a print media using an output CMYK combination. In a 2-step process, ICC profiles are used for the color conversion. In some instances, a 1-step process may be used that avoids the use of the ICC profiles and provides a faster processing time. A color progression checker determines whether the 1-step process may be used for color conversions based on standard deviations of the colorants along paths within a three-dimensional look-up table for a destination ICC profile. If a certain number of standard deviations exceed 20%, then the 1-step process for color conversion may not be effective.

Abstract: A clamping force measuring instrument for a radial clamping device having at least one force sensor for detecting a clamping force of the clamping device and an evaluation device for evaluating sensor data of the force sensor. The clamping force measuring instrument is embodied as a modular clamping force measuring instrument, having an evaluation module a sensor module. The sensor module includes at least one measurement surface and the force sensor. The evaluation module has a radio interface, a memory and/or a display device. The sensor module and the evaluation module are configured for coupling to one another by a coupling device and each has a data connection device. The data connection devices are connected to one another to produce a data connection in the event of the sensor module being coupled to the evaluation module.

Abstract: A system for detecting and pre-warning railway roadbed deformation includes: a control box and an optical fiber-pressure sensor group. The optical fiber-pressure sensor group is formed by disposing a plurality of optical fiber-pressure sensors into a cuboid shape, and is buried in the railway roadbed for detecting magnitude of roadbed deformation in each direction. The direction of the deformation can be acknowledged easily, allowing the staff to eliminate potential risks purposefully. A time series prediction algorithm is performed to forecast a trend of the roadbed deformation in each direction, such that the staff may purposefully overhaul and correct the tracks where the roadbed is deformed excessively. At the same time, the staff may overhaul the track before the magnitude of the roadbed deformation reaches a predetermined value. Potential safety hazards may be eliminated in advance, ensuring the safety for the operation of the railroad.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes an ink tank, a recording head, a monitor, an operation panel, and a controller. The ink tank forms an ink chamber and including an injection inlet. The recording head ejects ink from the ink chamber to record an image on a sheet. The operation panel receives user input. The controller controls operation of the recording head, the monitor, and the operation panel. The controller performs receiving a completion signal indicating completion of ink injection, decision processing deciding whether an initial processing has been completed, and inquiry processing based on receipt of the completion signal.

Abstract: A wireless smart utility networks (Wi-SUN) device participating in a Wi-SUN network for coexistence with a Wi-Fi HaLow network sharing frequency spectra between the networks is disclosed. The Wi-SUN device includes a receiver to receive packets of neighbor Wi-SUN devices, a memory configured to store computer executable programs including a Hybrid carrier-sense multiple access (CSMA) control program and Wi-SUN Backoff control Program, a processor configured to execute the Hybrid CSMA control program, including instructions that cause the processor to perform steps of estimating a severity of Wi-Fi Halow interference based on a severity detection method, switching a backoff mode between predetermined backoff modes in response to the estimated severity, and performing a backoff procedure according to the selected backoff mode, and a transmitter to transmit packets.

Abstract: A method for displaying data on a mobile terminal accesses a database and displays parameters in data fields a first screen view on the touch screen of the mobile terminal, with touching the screen changing to a second screen view displaying different data fields.

Abstract: Motion activity data is collected from at least one sensor. An initial motion activity classifier function is applied to the motion activity data to produce an initial motion activity posteriorgram. Pre-processing and segmenting the motion activity data into windows produces segmented motion activity data from which sensor specific features are extracted. An updated motion activity classifier function is generated from the extracted sensor specific features. Subsequent motion activity data is also collected from the at least one sensor, and the updated motion activity classifier function is applied to the subsequent motion activity data to produce an updated motion activity posteriorgram.

Abstract: A pseudo-cryogenic semiconductor device includes memory cells having a plurality of transistors; and a bulk bias voltage supply circuit configured to provide a bulk bias voltage to be applied to a bulk region of the memory cells. The bulk bias voltage supply circuit includes a first temperature sensing circuit configured to generate a first voltage adjustment signal by sensing a temperature in a range from about 70° K to about 173° K; and a bulk bias voltage selector configured to receive the first voltage adjustment signal, select one of a first bulk bias voltage and a second bulk bias voltage different from the first bulk bias voltage, and output the selected voltage as the bulk bias voltage.

Abstract: A method of controlling a wind turbine includes: accumulating a cumulative damage degree Du of each evaluation point of the wind turbine in a unit period over an entire evaluation period, to calculate a total cumulative damage degree Dt of the entire evaluation period at each evaluation point; comparing the Dt at each of the evaluation points with a first threshold value (P*Q) and comparing an increase rate dDt/dt of Dt at each evaluation point with a second threshold value to evaluate fatigue of a part to which each evaluation point belongs; and determining an operation mode based on an evaluation result into a normal operation mode or a low-load operation mode in which an output is suppressed compared with the normal operation mode.

Abstract: Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems generate and maintain patient-specific models of patient data to assist in monitoring a patient's unique health conditions, and to provide more informative analyses of patient data and the relationships between elements of patient data. When a patient modeling server receives patient data from an external device, the patient modeling server determines whether values for elements of patient data satisfy individualized ranges for the elements of patient data, specific to the patient. In response to this determination, the patient modeling server can transmit notification and/or alert messages, and modify the individualized ranges for the elements of patient data. The patient modeling server also determines relationships between elements of patient data, based on analyses performed on the elements of patient data, to generate patient-specific models.

Abstract: Determining pace or speed based on sensor data may include determining an amount of contact time a user's foot has with a workout surface such as the ground. Contact time may be determined by identifying samples in the sensor data that correspond to various events such as a heelstrike, a toe-off and a subsequent heelstrike. In one example, these events may be identified by determining a sequence of three sample values (e.g., a triplet) that exceeds corresponding thresholds. The validity of an identified triplet (e.g., heelstrike, toe-off and heelstrike) may be confirmed by determining whether a difference between a last event sample and a middle event sample is greater than a difference between the middle event sample and an initial event sample. Once confirmed, a contact time may be determined from the triplet. A linear or non-linear relationship may then be applied to the contact time to determine a speed or pace.

Abstract: A mobile robot is provided to follow a trajectory and adopt a behavior which can be defined by movements of articulated limbs of the robot. The mobile robot is equipped with a processor which is configured, based on instructions defining a motion of the mobile robot and instructions defining a behavior of the mobile robot, to calculate a target trajectory of a center of mass of the mobile robot; calculate, based on the target trajectory of the center of mass of the mobile robot and dynamic constraints of the mobile robot, a predicted trajectory of the center of mass of the mobile robot over a time horizon, and calculate, based on the predicted trajectory of the center of mass of the mobile robot and the instructions defining a behavior of the mobile robot, predicted movements of articulated limbs.

Abstract: A sensor system and a method of operating a sensor system including a plurality of sensors tracking a moving object in an area having known bounding surfaces. The apparatus and method calculate a time-specific position of the object based on data and sensor parameters from at least two of the plurality of sensors and determine errors between the calculated time-specific positions calculated. The method and apparatus calculate a minimum system error attributable to the at least two sensors by constraining at least one dimension in the data of the sensor used in the calculated time-specific position of the object associated with the sensor, the constraining based on an object/surface interaction, the minimum system error calculated by solving for modified sensor parameters for each sensor.

Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating driver behavior monitoring and evaluation of driver performance during a trip are provided. The method includes facilitating, by a processing system of an on-board detection device positioned in a vehicle, recording of media data using cameras mounted on the vehicle and multisensory data using sensors positioned in the vehicle. The media data includes a plurality of image frames. The method includes generating metadata based on at least one image frame of the plurality of image frames and the multisensory data, detecting an occurrence of an event based at least on the metadata and a set of configuration parameters, uploading the metadata and the media data of the event to a cloud server based on event upload rules, and facilitating a media status update flag corresponding to the event, the media status update flag representing a completion of uploading of the media data of the event.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a server generates expected levels of capability associated with possible combinations of settings for first and second adjustable parameters for an aspect of a software image feature. The server receives an indication of a desired level of capability for the aspect of the software image feature and, based on the indication, identifies a particular expected level of capability associated with a particular possible combination of the settings for the first and second adjustable parameters. The particular expected level of capability is closer to a desired level of capability for an aspect of a software image feature than the other expected levels of capability associated with the possible combinations of the settings for the first and second adjustable parameters. The server produces a software image that includes the particular possible combination of the settings for the first and second adjustable parameters.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for supervised power management between a primary platform and a secondary platform. Communication between a primary platform and a secondary platform is established. An application running on the secondary platform is captured. Input features and output measures are collected to build a training set for the application, wherein the input features are collected through direct measurement and the output measures reflect characteristics of the application. Based on the training set, power consumption of the secondary platform with an expected performance level is predicted for a new application running on the secondary platform. Accordingly, an optimal power management policy is derived that minimizes the total power consumption of the primary and secondary platforms.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a counting unit, a storage control unit, a first determination unit, and a second determination unit. The counting unit counts the number of objects queuing in a waiting line. The storage control unit stores estimated times when the objects enter the waiting line and the number of objects queuing in the waiting line counted by the counting unit in association with each other. The first determination unit determines estimated time when each object exits the waiting line based on the number of objects exiting the waiting line and the number of objects queuing in the waiting line. The second determination unit determines waiting time of each object in the waiting line based on the estimated time when the object enters the waiting line and the estimated time when the object exits the waiting line.

Abstract: A sanitation system may include a sink, a sanitation material dispenser for dispensing material such as soap, and a dryer for either dispensing dryer material such as paper towels or providing heated air. An electronic device may be in communication with one or more of these items, and a sanitation module may operate on the sanitation system. The sanitation module may time a sanitation activity for the sanitation system, such as hand washing. Content may be displayed on the electronic device, and the content may serve to engage or distract the user. The electronic device may be able to identify the individual user and customize the content. The sanitation module may time the sanitation procedure and may accordingly promote a minimum time spent on the sanitation activity. The sanitation system may also be used for monitoring either the sanitation material or the dryer material and automatically order new material when the material is low.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switching circuit and related apparatus is provided. A MEMS apparatus includes a MEMS switching circuit and a control circuit. The MEMS switching circuit includes a first number of MEMS switches, each configured to close and open based on a high driving voltage and a low driving voltage, respectively. The MEMS switching circuit includes a MEMS-based driver circuit configured to receive a second number of control signals that collectively identify a selected MEMS switch among the first number of MEMS switches. Accordingly, the MEMS-based driver circuit decodes the second number of control signals and causes the selected MEMS switch to close. By using a lesser number of control signals to control a larger number of MEMS switches, it may be possible to reduce control lines between the control circuit and the MEMS switching circuit, thus helping to reduce routing complexity and footprint of the MEMS apparatus.

Abstract: The present application discloses a capacitance detecting circuit, a touch device and terminal device, which are beneficial for reducing an area of the capacitance detecting circuit, thereby reducing costs of a chip. The capacitance detecting circuit is connected to a measurement capacitor and where it includes a calibration capacitor; a charging and discharging module including a first current source configured to perform charging or discharging on the measurement capacitor, and a second current source configured to perform charging or discharging on the calibration capacitor; an integrator, configured to convert a capacitance signal of the measurement capacitor into a voltage signal; and a control module, configured to control working states of the charging and discharging module and the integrator.

Abstract: An abnormality diagnosis device, which is capable of detecting that a vibration sensor is detached from a measurement object, includes a vibration sensor and a control device. The vibration sensor is attached to a measurement object, and measures vibration of the measurement object. The control device determines whether or not the vibration sensor is detached from the measurement object, based on data received from the vibration sensor. The control device calculates a first partial overall value in a first frequency band. The control device calculates a second partial overall value in a second frequency band which is higher than the first frequency band. The control device calculates an index value having a correlation with a ratio between the first partial overall value and the second partial overall value. The control device determines whether or not the vibration sensor is detached from the measurement object, based on the index value.

Abstract: A system, comprising a computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to track a target in lidar point cloud data by minimizing an error function based on a smoothed target position, a smoothed target velocity, a smoothed target acceleration and a measured target position. The processor can be further programmed to operate a vehicle based on tracking the target.

Abstract: Determining pace or speed based on sensor data may include determining an amount of contact time a user's foot has with a workout surface such as the ground. Contact time may be determined by identifying samples in the sensor data that correspond to various events such as a heelstrike, a toe-off and a subsequent heelstrike. In one example, these events may be identified by determining a sequence of three sample values (e.g., a triplet) that exceeds corresponding thresholds. The validity of an identified triplet (e.g., heelstrike, toe-off and heelstrike) may be confirmed by determining whether a difference between a last event sample and a middle event sample is greater than a difference between the middle event sample and an initial event sample. Once confirmed, a contact time may be determined from the triplet. A linear or non-linear relationship may then be applied to the contact time to determine a speed or pace.

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and computer systems for reporting unusual or anomalous usage or spending of a commodity by consumers. A computer system retrieves a set of usage-information datasets corresponding to a set of consumers, each dataset including past usage of the commodity during at least one of a completed billing period and a current usage of the commodity during the current billing period. The computer system establishes a set of report-trigger conditions for the current billing period, each of the report-trigger conditions corresponding to a consumer. The computer system monitor usage or spending of the set of consumers to determine, for each consumer, whether an estimated usage established for each consumer fulfills the consumer's report-trigger condition. Once the report-trigger condition is fulfilled, the computer system outputs a report to the consumer.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work.

Abstract: A method and device for halting the extension or retraction of a retractable awning comprises a sensor coupled to a processor that commands awning extension and retraction. The sensor senses a motion parameter, such as acceleration, which is associated with extension or retraction motion of a retractable awning and generates corresponding respective extension or retraction motion parameter signals. The processor calculates an acceleration rate of change and/or a tilt angle from the motion parameter signals received from the sensor, and halts awning extension or retraction by generating and sending a stop signal when the acceleration rate of change or tilt angle meets at least one predetermined criterion.

Abstract: A method of tuning a patterning stack, the method including: defining a function that measures how a parameter representing a physical characteristic pertaining to a pattern transferred into a patterning stack on a substrate is affected by change in a patterning stack variable, the patterning stack variable representing a physical characteristic of a material layer of the patterning stack; varying, by a hardware computer system, the patterning stack variable and evaluating, by the hardware computer system, the function with respect to the varied patterning stack variable, until a termination condition is satisfied; and outputting a value of the patterning stack variable when the termination condition is satisfied.