Abstract:
A modular photovoltaic louvered device having a rectangular framework; a plurality of photovoltaic louvre panels engaged in parallel within the framework, and electrical connector bearings interfacing each louvre panel and the framework, allowing the panels to rotate through a range and electrically connecting each panel to electronics within the framework. Each louvre panel includes: a transparent outer; a plurality of upper upwardly orientated photovoltaic cells operatively facing an upper surface; a plurality of lower downwardly orientated photovoltaic cells facing a lower surface; and a reflector located between the lower photovoltaic cells and the transparent outer. Each of the plurality of upper and lower photovoltaic cells occupy a surface area less than the photovoltaic louvre panels such that, light may pass through the transparent outer to a photovoltaic panel beneath such that the light captured by the device is increased by the lower photovoltaic cells being able to receive reflected light.
Abstract:
A device, method, and computer program product for identifying and communicating with digital communication devices within a communication range that includes a transmitter configured to transmit a control signal and a voice signal, a receiver configured to receive the control signal and the voice signal, a user interface unit having a display area, and a computational unit configured to control the transmitter to periodically transmit identifying information as the control signal. The control signal is received as remote identifying information by the other digital communication devices within the communication range. The remote identifying information is displayed on the display area of each of the digital communication devices receiving the control signal.
Abstract:
A device, method, and computer program product for identifying and communicating with digital communication devices within a communication range that includes a transmitter configured to transmit a control signal and a voice signal, a receiver configured to receive the control signal and the voice signal, a user interface unit having a display area, and a computational unit configured to control the transmitter to periodically transmit identifying information as the control signal. The control signal is received as remote identifying information by the other digital communication devices within the communication range. The remote identifying information is displayed on the display area of each of the digital communication devices receiving the control signal.
Abstract:
A device, method, and computer program product for identifying and communicating with digital communication devices within a communication range that includes a transmitter configured to transmit a control signal and a voice signal, a receiver configured to receive the control signal and the voice signal, a user interface unit having a display area, and a computational unit configured to control the transmitter to periodically transmit identifying information as the control signal. The control signal is received as remote identifying information by the other digital communication devices within the communication range. The remote identifying information is displayed on the display area of each of the digital communication devices receiving the control signal.
Abstract:
A self-contained sampling probe characterized by a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module. The coupling is effected by quick connect and disconnect devices, and the syringe module may carry an identifier. The probe is engageable by a gripper or insertable in an interface device, both of which provide for communication of the probe with other system components.
Abstract:
A self-contained sampling probe characterized by a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module. The coupling is effected by quick connect and disconnect devices, and the syringe module may carry an identifier. The probe is engageable by a gripper or insertable in an interface device, both of which provide for communication of the probe with other system components.
Abstract:
A crosslinked superabsorbent polymer can be formed on a nonwoven or woven substrate by a method comprising: a) providing an aqueous composition having a pH >7, e.g. ≧pH 8, comprising a dispersion of a sodium or potassium salt of a hydrophilic organic polymer comprising carboxyl functionality and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 200,000 (according to ASTM D4001-93(2006)), a base having a boiling point no greater than the boiling point of water, and a water soluble crosslinking agent capable of crosslinking the polymer in the absence of the base; b) providing a nonwoven or woven substrate; c) coating said nonwoven or woven substrate with said aqueous composition; d) heating the coated substrate to a temperature above the boiling point of water to volatilize the base, initiate crosslinking of the polymer, and remove the water, so as to form the crosslinked superabsorbent polymer on the nonwoven or woven substrate. The product formed by this method is useful as a water-impermeable membrane in a geomembrane or in an underground or sub-marine cable.
Abstract:
A device, method, and computer program product for identifying and communicating with digital communication devices within a communication range that includes a transmitter configured to transmit a control signal and a voice signal, a receiver configured to receive the control signal and the voice signal, a user interface unit having a display area, and a computational unit configured to control the transmitter to periodically transmit identifying information as the control signal. The control signal is received as remote identifying information by the other digital communication devices within the communication range. The remote identifying information is displayed on the display area of each of the digital communication devices receiving the control signal.
Abstract:
A self-contained sampling probe characterized by a drive module and a syringe module removably coupled coaxially to the drive module to allow for different syringe modules to be interchangeably coupled to the drive module. The coupling is effected by quick connect and disconnect devices, and the syringe module may carry an identifier. The probe is engageable by a gripper or insertable in an interface device, both of which provide for communication of the probe with other system components.