Abstract:
A private cloud-based processing pipeline apparatus and method for its use is disclosed. A first load balancer directs data packets to one of a plurality of collectors. The collectors authenticate the data packet. Then a second load balancer receives the data packet from the collector and to direct the data packet to one of a plurality of extract transform load (ETL) frontends, where the data packet is converted from a platform dependent form into a platform independent form and loaded into a queue. Handlers then process the converted data packets. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Abstract:
A system and method is provided for identifying, accessing, and managing service applications for use with associated consumer electronic devices in a home network system. A client side process, executed by a client computing system in the home network system, operates in conjunction with a server side process executed by a server computing system that is coupled with the client computing system via the Internet. The client computing system is implemented by a gateway device coupled with each of the devices via the home network. The client side process includes the steps of: determining device ID information associated with at least one selected one of the consumer electronic devices in the home network system; determining a home network system configuration profile based at least on the device ID information; providing the home network system configuration profile to a selected server computing system via the Internet; downloading an application from the selected server computing system, the application being operative to provide a process associated with the selected electronic devices; and executing the downloaded application at the gateway device to provide a remote interactive process associated with the selected electronic devices.
Abstract:
A process is provided for identifying and managing support service applications associated with consumer electronic devices. The process is executed by a gateway device communicatively coupled with each of the electronic devices via a home network, the gateway device being operative to access the Internet and being communicatively coupled with a display unit. The process includes the steps of: determining device ID information associated with a selected one of the electronic devices for which a support service application is required; providing the device ID information to a selected server computing system via the Internet; downloading a support service application associated with the selected device from the selected server computing system; and executing the downloaded support service application at the gateway device to provide a remote interactive support service process for the selected device. The support service may include a remote interactive manual service providing educational instructions to a user of the home network system regarding operation of a selected device, a remote interactive maintenance/diagnostic service for instructing a home network system user in solving maintenance problems associated with a selected device, or a combination remote interactive manual/maintenance/diagnostic service.
Abstract:
A laser beam (22) is used as a spacial reference and its position is measured relative to a target device (200A, 200B, 200C) mounted on a structure (210) being monitored (FIG. 6). The target device has two edges or slots which are moved to intersect the beam such that the two intersections occur at right angles to one another at the beam for maximum accuracy. The edges may be fixed and are in such relation that one coordinate of beam position is a monotonic function of the displacement of the beam between positions at which one and the other edge intersect the beam. The other coordinate is obtained by the relative displacements for intersection of the beam from a reference position. In one embodiment (FIG. 2) the target (30) is moved linearly and the edges (40,42) are straight and mutually orthogonal. In another embodiment (FIG. 3) the target (100) is mounted for rotational displacement with arcuate intersecting edges (104, 106). It is shown how the ideal case for right-angle intersections can be reasonably approached by use of arcs of circles. In a modification of the rotational device, the two edges (324, 326) are made separately movable about a common axis (314) whereby they can be maintained adjacent the beam (222) to track beam movement (FIG. 9). Detection of intersection can be made remotely by a separate receiver (230) (FIG. 6) or by using light guides ( b 304,306)(FIG. 8) on the target edges, or reflective target edges (105,107,311)(FIG. 12,13) to separate detectors.
Abstract:
A laser beam from a source 20 is used to provide a reference in space adjacent a portion of a structure movements of which are monitored. The beam is received by a receiver 30. A number of targets 300 may be mounted to move with parts of the structure extending alongside the beam path. Target constructions (FIGS. 6-8) are described which allow for normal passage of the beam past the target but which enable the position of the beam relative to a given target to be measured by intercepting the beam. In a variation (FIG. 13) for civil engineering use, a single target is selectively mountable to one of a number of supports. Another variation (FIG. 11) uses graduated mesh targets on which the beam impinges on each mesh but is also transmitted through the mesh. Dynamic movement of a part of structure such as a bridge is measured with a single target attached to the part in question and comprising a barred reflective assembly (FIG. 3), a fibre optic array (FIG. 4) or a position sensing photo-diode (FIG. 5). For use in such systems there is also described a spatial filter for a laser receiver (FIG. 10), a laser assembly adapted for precise repositioning (FIG. 9) and a dust excluding laser housing (FIG. 12).
Abstract:
A screen having a display angle of 360°, wherein in the light path of a projection means and in the area of the central axis of a projection surface closed about 360° formed by a pillar a mirror is located, wherein the mirror is configured as a spherical mirror.
Abstract:
A system and method is provided for identifying, accessing, and managing service applications for use with associated consumer electronic devices in a home network system. A client side process, executed by a client computing system in the home network system, operates in conjunction with a server side process executed by a server computing system that is coupled with the client computing system via the Internet. The client computing system is implemented by a gateway device coupled with each of the devices via the home network. The client side process includes the steps of: determining device ID information associated with at least one selected one of the consumer electronic devices in the home network system; determining a home network system configuration profile based at least on the device ID information; providing the home network system configuration profile to a selected server computing system via the Internet; downloading an application from the selected server computing system, the application being operative to provide a process associated with the selected electronic devices; and executing the downloaded application at the gateway device to provide a remote interactive process associated with the selected electronic devices.
Abstract:
This invention is a method and system for cooling Hybrid Electric Vehicle (“HEV”) components. The present invention cools HEV components, including an A/C system, an Internal Combustion Engine and its associated parts, an electric drive system and its associated parts, including an inverter, a DC/DC Converter, a generator motor, and a traction motor. Cooling these components, is accomplished by implementing a cooling system that is comprised of fluid filled cooling loops, radiators, fans, pumps, an air conditioning condenser and a controller. The pumps move the fluid through the cooling loops, allowing the fluid to absorb heat from the components and vent through the radiators with help from the fan's airflow. The controller monitors component temperature data by measuring actual component temperature or corresponding coolant temperature and compares the component temperature data to a calibratable threshold to determine whether the fan should operate. By controlling fan speed, the controller regulates airflow across the radiator and air condenser, to maintain coolant temperature, and subsequently component temperatures within acceptable parameters.
Abstract:
An electric drive system having a power source which provides power to an electric motor through an electric motor control. Discharging of stored capacitor energy of a capacitor coupled between the power source and the electric motor controller is provided by controlling energy transfer from the capacitor to the electric motor.
Abstract:
A system and a method for dissipating voltage in an electrical circuit of a vehicle. The system includes a power source and an inverter. The power source has a voltage source and a contactor. The inverter is electrically coupled to the power source and includes a device for storing an electrical charge. The contactor is opened to disconnect the voltage source before the device is discharged.