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20120046984 | RESOURCE USAGE CALCULATION FOR PROCESS SIMULATION - Resource usage calculation for process simulation (such as business process simulation). For each resource used by a simulated process, a usage counter object (or similar data structure) is used. In one embodiment, the usage counter object for each resource includes a list of time slots sorted by start times, and another list of time slots sorted by end times, to keep track of currently-scheduled time slots for this particular resource. In another embodiment, the usage counter object for each resource includes a list of time slots, sorted by start times and having associated end times, to keep track of the currently-scheduled time slots for this particular resource. The usage counter objects also store a count of how many units of this resource are currently in use, and a count of how many users are currently using the resource. These counters are updated using the sorted time slot lists. | 02-23-2012 |
20130103373 | ONLINE SIMULATION MODEL OPTIMIZATION - An online simulation model optimization receives data representative of a business process captured in real time to form instance metrics, aggregates the instance metrics to form aggregated instance metrics, and uses a particle filter for filtering the aggregated instance metrics to form calibrated data. The process iteratively computes an output value using the calibrated data, by a simulation model. Responsive to a determination that the output value is not within a predetermined tolerance of an error threshold, the process adjusts a weight previously assigned to an aggregated instance metric by the particle filter to form recalibrated data, whereby the recalibrated data is submitted to the simulation model for computation. Responsive to a determination that the output value is within the predetermined tolerance, the process sends a result to a correction selection process of a business process optimizer, the result comprising the output value, the calibrated data, and/or the recalibrated data. | 04-25-2013 |
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20140156645 | EXPERT-BASED CONTENT AND COACHING PLATFORM - Systems and methods for implementing and performing coaching-assisted content delivery and workflows are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow integrates with operations for suggesting and delivering content on behalf of professional users. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service, and various interactions between a client user and a professional user through the information service. In further examples, the information service may track data for the human user, generate suggestions and playlists, manage the accomplishment of goals and logic triggers, and exchange communications, to facilitate the relationship between the professional user and the client user. In other further examples, the information system manages various data values used to provide prompts, reminders, motivators, and other forms of suggested content to the client user. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156646 | METHODOLOGY FOR BUILDING AND TAGGING RELEVANT CONTENT - Systems and methods for content tagging and creation within in an information system are described herein. Content tagging may include the processing of unstructured data as input and the transformation of the unstructured data into structured data that has context relative to a user or a group of users. The content may include an action statement suggesting at least one action for the user to perform. The tagging process may associate the action statement with a tag provided from a hierarchy of tag classifications, the tag being relevant to motivating the user to perform at least one action contained in the action statement (for example, the performance actions facilitating the user's achievement of a health goal). The content and associated tagging data may then be stored in the information system for consumption by the content suggestion engine. Further techniques for tagging and accessing tagged data are also described. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156676 | CONTENT SUGGESTION ENGINE - Systems and methods for content selection and processing in an information system are described herein. In one example, a content suggestion engine operates to select, suggest, or recommend content to human users. The selection of content may be suited to a goal or set of goals set by a human user (for example, content recommendations used to assist the human user with achieving a personal health goal). The content suggestion engine may evaluate information to help determine the appropriateness of the content suggestions, considering factors such as a psychological profile, medical conditions, lifestyle, demographics, and goals. The content may be further filtered and weighted to select a subset of content and suggested actions most relevant to the human user. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157171 | GOAL-BASED CONTENT SELECTION AND DELIVERY - Systems and methods for implementing and performing goal-based workflows to assist a human user with achieving a goal or set of goals are described. In one example, a goal-based workflow includes operations for obtaining information from the human user relevant to a goal, performing a psychological and psychological assessment of the human user, selecting and providing goal-based content to the human user, and obtaining and processing a response to the goal-based content from the human user. The operations may be conducted in connection with a subscription or membership to an information service. In further examples, the information service may integrate the content delivery with a social network of “supporter” human users, used to provide encouragement and motivation to the human user for achieving the goal. In other further examples, rewards and adjustments may be provided to the human user based on previous responses to the goal-based content. | 06-05-2014 |
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20110087343 | ARCHITECTURE USING INTEGRATED BACKUP CONTROL AND PROTECTION HARDWARE - An electronic control configuration includes at least one secondary microprocessor operable to control a device. The at least one secondary microprocessor assumes protection control of the device responsive to a first type of failure by transmitting a protection control signal to a first effector. The at least one secondary microprocessor assumes backup control of the device responsive to a second type of failure by transmitting a backup control signal to a second effector. The backup control functionality of the at least one secondary microprocessor can be selectively disabled. | 04-14-2011 |
20120176716 | VERTICAL MOUNT TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR ARRAY - A system comprises a package with top and bottom surfaces, a plurality of high-power transient voltage suppressors arranged within the package, and a robust lead frame. Each of the transient voltage suppressors has first and second major surfaces substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom surfaces of the package. The lead frame comprises leads connected to the major surfaces of the transient voltage suppressors. Each of the leads has a thickness greater than about 0.015 inches (or 0.381 mm) in a mounting portion, in order to dissipate heat from the transient voltage suppressors and to resist vibration-induced stress on the package. | 07-12-2012 |
20120320530 | VERTICALLY MOUNTED MULTI-HYBRID MODULE AND HEAT SINK - A multi-hybrid module includes a plurality of hybrid assemblies that are perpendicularly mounted with respect to a plane of a circuit board. The hybrid assemblies are mounted on opposing sides of a heat sink. The heat sink has a first column disposed at a first end, a second column disposed at a second opposing end, and a generally flat center wall extending between the first column and the second column to which the hybrid assemblies are mounted. During operation the hybrid assemblies are mounted on edge perpendicular with respect to the circuit board to minimize an area profile of the multi-hybrid module on the circuit board. | 12-20-2012 |
20130093270 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT CAPABLE MOTOR CONTROLLER - A motor controller for use in an environment at a high maximum environmental temperature comprises an insulated chassis, a high-temperature capable electronic component, a low-temperature capable electronic component, and a heat pump. The high-temperature capable electronic component is rated for temperatures higher than the environmental temperature, whereas the low-temperature capable electronic component is rated for temperatures lower than the maximum environmental temperature. The insulated chassis has a finned surface to which the high-temperature capable electronic component is mounted. The low-temperature capable electronic component is attached to or integrated into a printed wiring board supported inside the insulated chassis by the thermally conductive posts. The heat pump is configured to draw heat from the low-temperature capable electronic component through the thermally conductive posts and a thermal spreader abutting the heat pump, and to expel heat into the finned surface of the insulating chassis. | 04-18-2013 |
20140153191 | Electronic Component Cooling Hood and Heat Pipe - An electronic component and cooling system has a printed wiring board, which is planar. An electrical component is mounted on one side of the planar surface of the printed wiring board. A hood is positioned outwardly of the electronic component. Legs on the hood extend to the printed wiring board, and form an inner surface that is positioned away from the one side relative to the electrical component. A chassis has posts connected to the printed wiring board and on an opposed side of the planar surface of the printed wiring board from the electrical component. The chassis extends to a remote portion, beyond the printed wiring board. A heat pipe is generally elongate and positioned on an opposed side of the hood from the electrical component. The heat pipe extends to the remote portion of the chassis to transfer heat from the hood to the chassis. | 06-05-2014 |
20150027669 | HEAT EXCHANGER WITH EMBEDDED HEAT PIPES - A heat exchanger is disclosed which includes a plurality of heat exchanger plates. Each plate has a plurality of hollowed out pins arranged in a pin fin pattern. Each plate also includes an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture in fluid communication with one another. A plurality of heat pipes are defined by several of the plurality of hollowed out pins. A wicking material is arranged within the several hollowed out pins. A heat transfer fluid at least partially fills each heat pipe. | 01-29-2015 |
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20080292557 | COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL IMAGING OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE - Compounds, compositions and methods for the detection and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Derivative lycerophosphocholine (GPC) compounds are used as a detection and diagnostic aid to measure progression of Parkinson's disease by detecting GPC binding to α-synuclein. Derivative CPG compounds including non-radioactive, paramagnetic, and radioactive derivatives of GPC are presented. These compounds possess similar binding properties to original GPC molecules and are useful in medical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or positron emission tomography (PET) applications. By employing these radiological techniques in conjunction with the compositions of the present invention, the detection, diagnosis and assessment of the progression of Parkinson's disease may be achieved. | 11-27-2008 |
20090069423 | COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ANTIOXIDANTS FROM CARNITINE - Carnitines are nutraceuticals with indications in treating a variety of mental health disorders. A metabolomics-guided bioprocess method is presented to produce longer chain fatty acid esters of carnitines such as polyunsaturated fatty acid esters including eicosapentaenoyl-L-carnitine and/or docosahexaenyl-L-carnitine in germinating plant seeds. The resulting products from the plant seeds are used as a natural nutritional source of powerful human antioxidants. | 03-12-2009 |
20100010336 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS INCLUDING ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD), AUTISM, AND SCHIZOPHRENIA - A method and system for medical imaging of neuropsychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and schizophrenia. Noninvasive, in vivo methods identify novel brain molecular biomarkers of normal neurodevelopment in order to determine molecular underpinnings of abnormal neurodevelopment. The described brain molecular biomarkers will aid in the presymptomatic diagnosis of neuropsychiatric disorders which begin in childhood and adolescence, such as ADHD, autism, and schizophrenia. | 01-14-2010 |
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20130061497 | Lace Tag For Footwear - An article for mounting on a lace of an article of footwear is provided. The article may include a first wall disposed in a first plane and a second wall extending from the first wall in a second plane, wherein the second plane is different than the first plane. In addition, the article may include a third wall extending from the first wall in a third plane, wherein the third plane is different than the first plane. Further, the article may include at least a first side wall extending between the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall, the first side wall having a substantially T-shaped slot configured to receive a lace of an article of footwear. | 03-14-2013 |
20150020321 | Lace Tag For Footwear - An article for mounting on a lace of an article of footwear is provided. The article may include a first wall disposed in a first plane and a second wall extending from the first wall in a second plane, wherein the second plane is different than the first plane. In addition, the article may include a third wall extending from the first wall in a third plane, wherein the third plane is different than the first plane. Further, the article may include at least a first side wall extending between the first wall, the second wall, and the third wall, the first side wall having a substantially T-shaped slot configured to receive a lace of an article of footwear. | 01-22-2015 |