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20120302854 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided. | 11-29-2012 |
20130150692 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided. | 06-13-2013 |
20140052091 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 02-20-2014 |
20140052092 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 02-20-2014 |
20140052093 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 02-20-2014 |
20140052094 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 02-20-2014 |
20140052095 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 02-20-2014 |
20140114154 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114158 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114278 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 04-24-2014 |
20140128803 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor | 05-08-2014 |
20140257065 | ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 09-11-2014 |
20140288494 | INTEGRATED MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE FOR USE WITH CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - An integrated system for the monitoring and treating diabetes is provided, including an integrated receiver/hand-held medicament injection pen, including electronics, for use with a continuous glucose sensor. In some embodiments, the receiver is configured to receive continuous glucose sensor data, to calculate a medicament therapy (e.g., via the integrated system electronics) and to automatically set a bolus dose of the integrated hand-held medicament injection pen, whereby the user can manually inject the bolus dose of medicament into the host. In some embodiments, the integrated receiver and hand-held medicament injection pen are integrally formed, while in other embodiments they are detachably connected and communicated via mutually engaging electrical contacts and/or via wireless communication. | 09-25-2014 |
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20120240252 | Soybean Variety XB07A11 - A novel soybean variety, designated XB07A11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB07A11, cells from soybean variety XB07A11, plants of soybean XB07A11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB07A11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB07A11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB07A11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB07A11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB07A11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB07A11 are further provided. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240272 | Soybean Variety XB009K11 - A novel soybean variety, designated XB009K11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB009K11, cells from soybean variety XB009K11, plants of soybean XB009K11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB009K11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB009K11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB009K11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB009K11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB009K11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB009K11 are further provided. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240274 | Soybean Variety XB12B11 - A novel soybean variety, designated XB12B11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB12B11, cells from soybean variety XB12B11, plants of soybean XB12B11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB12B11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB12B11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB12B11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB12B11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB12B11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB12B11 are further provided. | 09-20-2012 |
20130232594 | Soybean Variety XB008J12 - A novel soybean variety, designated XB008J12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB008J12, cells from soybean variety XB008J12, plants of soybean XB008J12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB008J12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB008J12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB008J12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB008J12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB008J12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB008J12 are further provided. | 09-05-2013 |
20140237635 | Soybean Variety XB009M13 - A novel soybean variety, designated XB009M13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB009M13, cells from soybean variety XB009M13, plants of soybean XB009M13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB009M13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB009M13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB009M13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB009M13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB009M13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB009M13 are further provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140237643 | Soybean Variety XB05L13 - A novel soybean variety, designated XB05L13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB05L13, cells from soybean variety XB05L13, plants of soybean XB05L13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB05L13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB05L13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB05L13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB05L13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB05L13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB05L13 are further provided. | 08-21-2014 |
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20090322480 | RFID TAG AND METHOD OF VEHICLE ATTACHMENT THEREOF - An electronic tag for a vehicle includes an antenna; a data transmitter coupled to the antenna; and an elastomeric coating layer encapsulating the transmitter and antenna. The tag may attach to the vehicle by means of a tire or otherwise affixed to the body of the vehicle. The antenna may be configured as a dipole accessible by an external signal from substantially a 360 degree sphere surrounding the tag package. An adhesive material layer may be included to encapsulate the elastomeric material coated transmitter and antenna and utilized to attach the tag to a vehicle component. | 12-31-2009 |
20100108211 | RFID TAG PACKAGE AND TIRE ASSEMBLY - A tire and RFID tag combine as an assembly to include a tire and a tag package mounted to a tire tag mounting surface. The tag package includes a carrier substrate having a die receiving surface and one or more interconnection tabs mounted to the die receiving surface. The tag package further includes a dipole antenna or other antenna configuration formed by first and second antenna members having inward ends connected to respective first and second interconnection tabs on the die receiving surface and outer antenna segments extending outward from the carrier substrate. An integrated circuit die mounts to the die receiving surface and has electrical contact(s) in contacting engagement with the interconnection tab(s). A cap member or, alternatively, a cylindrical encapsulating member, may be utilized for enclosing the integrated circuit die, the carrier substrate, and the inward ends of the first and second antenna members; the outer antenna segments of the first and second antenna members extending outward from the cap member or encapsulating member in operable position against respective portions of the tire tag mounting surface. | 05-06-2010 |
20100123585 | RFID TIRE TAG TEST FIXTURE AND METHOD - A test fixture and electronic tag assembly includes an electronic tag comprising an electronic device and a half wave dipole antenna of antenna length L. The antenna is configured as first and second coiled dipole antenna segments connecting with and extending in opposite directions from the electronic device. The assembly further includes a support frame; first and second electrically conductive pads positioned in spaced apart relationship within the support frame; and apparatus for fixedly holding end segments of the first and second coiled dipole antenna segments respectively against the first and second conductive pads in an overlapping relationship. A combined length of the first and second coiled dipole antenna segments and the conductive pads less the length of the overlapping end segments define a calculated effective antenna length for operative utility in performance measurement of the electronic tag in air analogous with the performance of the performance of the tag in a non-air medium such as in a tire. The spacing between the conductive pads may be selectively altered to accommodate the testing of tags of varying lengths within the fixture. | 05-20-2010 |
20110074549 | TESTING APPARATUS FOR EMBEDDED RFID TAGS - A testing apparatus includes an elongate carrier strip encapsulating an electronic device such as an RFID tag therein. The apparatus includes multiple rollers positioned in sequence and defining a serpentine path for receiving and supporting a carrier strip mid-portion. A drive mechanism engages the end portions of the strip and reciprocally moves the strip mid-portion in a forward direction and a reverse direction against curved surfaces of the rollers. A reader is further provided and positioned to detect the presence or absence of transmission error by the electronic device as the strip mid-portion reciprocally moves in the forward and reverse directions over the apparatus support surface during a testing sequence. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074550 | METHOD FOR TESTING EMBEDDED RFID TAGS - A method of testing an electronic tag includes: embedding the electronic tag within an elongate carrier strip composed of a material having material properties simulating an end product material within which the tag resides embedded during end product use; positioning the embedded tag substantially within the carrier strip at a mid-portion between opposite end portions of the strip; positioning the mid-portion of the strip and the embedded tag over at least one curved support surface; engaging the end portions of the strip; and positioning a reader in a position operative to receive information from the electronic tag during a testing transmission sequence; reciprocally moving the strip mid-portion in a forward direction and a reverse direction over the curved support surface; and rendering the reader operational to receive information transmitted from the electronic tag as the strip mid-portion reciprocally moves in the forward and reverse directions. | 03-31-2011 |
20110095870 | METHOD FOR MEASURING PRESSURE IN A TIRE - A method for sensing pressure in a pressurized article utilizing an electronic tag includes: calculating the impedance of a tag antenna, the tag antenna being flexible and at least partially composed of a flexible conductive pressure sensitive material including rubber; measuring changes in antenna impedance resulting from changes in pressure exerted on the tag antenna; calculating changes in tag transmission signal strength resulting from changes in antenna impedance; at least partially embedding the electronic tag within a wall portion of the article, the wall portion at least partially defining an article cavity and exerting a compressive force on the tag antenna of a magnitude determined by the magnitude of air pressure within the cavity; measuring the tag transmission signal strength with the tag antenna subjected to pressure from the article wall portion; determining the magnitude of air pressure within the cavity required to effect a compressive force on the tag antenna by the article wall sufficient to result in the measured tag transmission signal strength. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095891 | PRODUCT AND ELECTRONIC TAG ASSEMBLY - A host article and electronic tag assembly includes an article portion of rubber-based material composition. The electronic device and antenna attach to or are embedded within the article portion. The antenna is constructed to be flexible and at least partially composed of a flexible conductive material such as conductive rubber. The flexible antenna conductive material is selected to provide material composition properties substantially equivalent to the rubber-based article portion, whereby rendering the antenna mechanically compatible for incorporation into the article portion. A change in compression within the rubber-based article portion changes compression forces exerted from the article portion on the antenna arms which, in turn, results in a detectable change in signal strength from the tag. The antenna may further be configured and positioned within the article portion to change transmission characteristics responsive to a change of air pressure in an ambient adjacent air mass within the article, and thereby function as an air pressure sensor. | 04-28-2011 |
20110148592 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR A TAG READER - An antenna assembly includes a stand having a convex outer surface positioned to intercept and engage a vehicle tire as the vehicle tire passes over the convex stand surface. The height and contour of the convex stand surface slows the rotational rate of the vehicle tire, and thereby a transmitting device carried by the tire, to a preferred rotational read rate as the vehicle tire passes over the convex surface. One or more antenna members mount to the stand proximal to the convex surface, each antenna having a directionally aimed tilted antenna field positioned to continuously receive data transmission from the electronic transmitting device as the vehicle tire passes over the convex stand surface at the reduced rotational read rate. | 06-23-2011 |
20110148593 | METHOD FOR READING A VEHICLE TAG WITHIN A READ STATION - A method of reading a data transmission from an electronic transmitting device mounted to a vehicle tire assembly includes: positioning a convex upper surface of a stand to intercept a vehicle tire of the vehicle tire assembly; establishing rotational engagement between the vehicle tire and the convex upper surface of the stand to slow the speed of the vehicle and reduce the rotational rate at which the vehicle tire rotates to a targeted reduced rotational read rate; and directing an antenna field from at least one antenna toward an approach path (and at least one antenna toward the exiting path) of the vehicle tire to the convex upper surface and lower surface of the stand to receive data transmission from the electronic transmitting device as the vehicle tire passes over the stand upper surface then down the lower surface at the reduced rotational read rate. | 06-23-2011 |
20140002242 | TIRE RFID TAG READER PORTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
20140005956 | LOAD ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE TIRE | 01-02-2014 |
20140049375 | STACKED TIRE RFID READER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A product management system and method for reading electronic identification tags from a vertical stack of tires. Each tire has an electronic identification tag secured at a position to operative to electronically transmit data to an antenna element positioned internally within a toroidal opening of each tire in the stack. An elongate read wand is positioned in a substantially vertical orientation within the aligned toroidal openings of the tires. The antenna element is carried by the read wand and is thus positioned by the read wand to receive an electronic transmission from each electronic identification tag in the aligned tire stack. The read wand may be ceiling-mounted, floor mounted, or hand held. | 02-20-2014 |
20140069181 | TIRE SIDEWALL LOAD ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of estimating a load bearing on a vehicle tire includes an inflation pressure measuring sensor attached to the tire for measuring a tire cavity inflation pressure level; and one or more piezofilm deformation measuring sensors mounted to one or both of the tire sidewalls. The deformation measuring sensor generates within the tire footprint a deformation signal having signal power level indicative of a level of sidewall deformation within the footprint contact patch. Power-to-load maps adjusted for tire inflation pressure are generated and stored for the tire, the maps correlating a range of load levels to a range of signal power levels whereby operatively enabling a load level to be identified for each signal power level on an inflation pressure adjusted basis. | 03-13-2014 |
20140114558 | VEHICLE WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A load estimation system and method for estimating vehicle load includes a tire rotation counter for generating a rotation count from rotation of a tire; apparatus for measuring distance travelled by the vehicle; an effective radius calculator for calculating effective radius of the tire from the distance travelled and the rotation count; and a load estimation calculator for calculating the load carried by the vehicle tire from the effective radius of the tire. A center of gravity height estimation may be made from an estimated total load carried by the tires supporting the vehicle pursuant to an estimation of effective radius for each tire and a calculated load carried by each tire from respective effective radii. | 04-24-2014 |
20150028101 | DRIVE-OVER STAND AND ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - A drive over stand for a TAG reader has a lead-on ramped surface and an exit-off ramped surface aligned and operative to intercept and engage the vehicle tire as the vehicle tire traverses over the upper surface of the stand. One or more pockets are disposed within the stand base, each receiving an antenna assembly. The antenna assembly is positioned within the pocket of the base, seated at a tilt angle operative to direct a read field toward a vehicle approach path to the stand. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090050834 | Nozzles and Decorations or Ornamental-Functional Features - There are two major applications here: Application 1: Balloon or toy filling device, with any other features besides the primary filling, dispensing, or balloon ridge or gripping features. Ornamental and ornamental-functional features are emphasized here, for example, use as a cover, protection, fitting, grip, handle, or hook (e.g. for hanging). Application 2: Method, system, and apparatus for balloon or toy valve actuated by (the force of) placing an object on the nozzle, or actuated at or by the nozzle egress, or using a one-handed operation means. Even though there are industrial valves out in the market place, there are none for water balloons, and none as easy to use, with one-handed operation, to be very practical and easy to use, by only one user (e.g. with one-hand push or pull operation, which is advantageous). The various variations and applications of each idea above are also discussed. | 02-26-2009 |
20090050835 | Nozzles and Decorations or Ornamental-Functional Features - There are two major applications here: Application 1: Balloon or toy filling device, with any other features besides the primary filling, dispensing, or balloon ridge or gripping features. Ornamental and ornamental-functional features are emphasized here, for example, use as a cover, protection, fitting, grip, handle, or hook (e.g. for hanging). Application 2: Method, system, and apparatus for balloon or toy valve actuated by (the force of) placing an object on the nozzle, or actuated at or by the nozzle egress, or using a one-handed operation means. Even though there are industrial valves out in the market place, there are none for water balloons, and none as easy to use, with one-handed operation, to be very practical and easy to use, by only one user (e.g. with one-hand push or pull operation, which is advantageous). The various variations and applications of each idea above are also discussed. | 02-26-2009 |
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20110119840 | Powdered Hair Coloring and Bleaching Compositions - Powder hair coloring or bleaching composition comprising: a) at least one solid source of carbonate ions, carbamate ions, hydrogencarbonate ions, or mixtures thereof; b) at least one solid source of oxidizing agent; c) at least one solid source of ammonium ions; and d) a crosslinked carboxylic acid polymer thickener having a particle size of no more than about 10 microns in an amount which, upon admixture of the powder composition with water to provide a concentration of from about 1% to about 3%, provides the dispersed composition a viscosity of from about 10000 mPas to about 20000 mPas when measured at 0.5 rpm using Brookfield viscometer spindle S52, and a pH of from about 8.5 to about 9.4. | 05-26-2011 |
20110195098 | Porous, Dissolvable Solid Substrate and Surface Resident Coating Comprising Water Sensitive Actives - The present invention relates to personal care compositions, especially those personal care compositions in the form of a personal care article that is a porous dissolvable solid substrate. The porous dissolvable solid substrate has a surface resident coating comprising a water sensitive active that can deliver a consumer benefit. | 08-11-2011 |
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20140081049 | METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING 2- SUBSTITUTED-1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE - Disclosed is a method of making a 2-substituted-1,4-benzenediamine by nucleophilic aromatic substitution. | 03-20-2014 |
20140121414 | Process for Preparing Primary Intermediates for Dyeing Keratin Fibers - A process has been developed for preparing 2-methoxymethyl-1,4-benzenediamine (IV-a), other compounds of formula (IV), and the salts thereof, all of which may be used as primary intermediates in compositions for dyeing keratin fibers. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121415 | Process for Preparing Primary Intermediates for Dyeing Keratin Fibers - A process has been developed for preparing 2-methoxymethyl-1,4-benzenediamine (IV-a), other compounds of formula (IV), and the salts thereof, all of which may be used as primary intermediates in compositions for dyeing keratin fibers. | 05-01-2014 |
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20100262263 | METHOD FOR DOWNLOAD OF SEQUENTIAL FUNCTION CHARTS TO A TRIPLE MODULE REDUNDANT CONTROL SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for an online load of logic to a triple module redundant (TMR) control system using a cascading switch and designated controller. Application code having SFC logic may be first downloaded to a designated controller of the TMR system. After download to the designated controller, the other controllers of TMR system may be updated in a cascading (circular) pattern. After updating the second controller with the updated logic, the designated controller may provide correct state information to the second controller. | 10-14-2010 |
20100262265 | METHOD FOR EXECUTING SEQUENTIAL FUNCTION CHARTS AS FUNCTION BLOCKS IN A CONTROL SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for converting Sequential Function Chart (SFC) logic to function block logic for execution by a programmable controller. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving Sequential Function Chart (SFC) logic comprising Steps and Transition on a physical computing device, converting the Steps and Transitions of the Sequential Function Chart logic to function block logic on the physical computing device, and uploading the function block logic from the physical computing device to a controller. | 10-14-2010 |
20120306620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALERT VISUALIZATION - The embodiments described herein include a system and a method. In one embodiment, an industrial process control system includes a controller configured to couple to a field device. The industrial process control system further includes an alarm viewer configured to couple to the controller. The alarm viewer comprises a user interface control. The controller is configured to receive alert information from the field device in a first protocol and communicate the alert information to the alarm viewer in a second protocol, and the alarm viewer is configured to present, via the user interface control, a first alert indication of the alert information. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306638 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO OVERLAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONTO FOUNDATION FIELDBUS ALERTS - An industrial control system is provided that includes a field device configured to provide an alert having a first parameter and a controller configured to receive the alert and overlay a second plurality of parameters on the alert, wherein the controller is configured to transmit the alert having the first parameter and the second plurality of parameters. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306648 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONFIGURE ALERTS FOR FIELDBUS FOUNDATION DEVICES - In one embodiment, an industrial process control system includes a field device comprising a first plurality of parameters. The process control system also includes a user interface configured to provide for selection of the field device and selection of an alert representation of the field device to enable an alert of the field device. The process control system also includes a controller configured to set the first plurality of parameters of the field device to a respective first plurality of values to enable the alert based on the selection of the alert representation in the user interface. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALERT DEVICE REMOVAL - The embodiments described herein include systems and methods for removal of alerts for a device. In one embodiment, an industrial process control system includes a controller a controller coupled to a field device. The industrial process control system further includes an alert server coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to detect, via a first protocol, removal of the field device and to communicate, in a second protocol, the removal of the field device to the alert server. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310373 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALERT CAPTURE AND TRANSMISSION - The embodiments described herein include a system and a method. In one embodiment, an industrial process control system includes a controller coupled to a field device. The industrial process control system further includes an alert server coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to receive alert information from the field device in a first protocol and communicate the alert information to the alert server in a second protocol. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310380 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO OVERLAY BEHAVIORS ON FOUNDATION FIELDBUS ALERTS - An industrial control system is provided that includes a field device configured to receive only a first plurality of behaviors for the alert and a controller of an industrial control system, wherein the controller is configured to receive the alert and overlay a second plurality of behaviors on the alert, and the controller is configured to process one or more of the second plurality of behaviors differently than the first plurality of behaviors. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310381 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CUSTOMIZE ALERT PRESENTATION - In one embodiment, an industrial process control system includes a field device configured to provide an alert. The process control system also includes a graphical user interface configured to present an alarm for the alert, and an alarm server comprising a processor and configured to associate an alarm class with the alert. The alarm class includes a plurality of alarm attributes having a respective plurality of values, and the graphical user interface is configured to present the alarm for the alert based on the plurality of alarm attributes and the respective plurality of values. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOUNDATION FIELDBUS ALERTS - An industrial process control system is provided. The industrial control system includes an alarm server with a processor configured to receive device information representative of field device information extracted from a device definition file. The processor is further configured to translate the device information into a first format interpretable by a global system for mobile communications (OPC AE) server and provide the device information in the first format to the OPC AE server. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310383 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THIRD-PARTY FOUNDATION FIELDBUS INFORMATION - An industrial process control system is provided that includes one or more fieldbus devices configured to communicate alarm or alert information representative of alarms and alerts using a first format. The industrial process control system also includes a linking device connected to the one or more fieldbus devices that is configured to publish the alarm or alert information from the fieldbus devices to one or more computers of the industrial process control system. A controller is also included that is configured to receive the alarm or alert information from the linking device. The controller is configured to interpret the alarm or alert information and create a list of the alarms and alerts in a second format interpretable by an alarm server of the industrial process control system, wherein the alarm server cannot interpret the first format. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310388 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOUNDATION FIELDBUS ALERTS - An industrial process control system is provided. The industrial control system includes an alarm server with a processor configured to receive device information representative of field device information extracted from a device definition file. The processor is further configured to translate the device information into a first format interpretable by a global system for mobile communications (GSM) server and provide the device information in the first format to the GSM server. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF EXTRACTING, STORING, AND SERVING DEVICE DEFINITION FILE INFORMATION - In one embodiment, an industrial process control system includes a processor configured to translate a device definition (DD) file, extract device information for a field device from the DD file, and convert the device information into a first format. The process control system also includes a configuration server configured to receive the device information in the first format from the processor, store the device information in a memory, and respond to queries for the device information in the memory. | 12-06-2012 |
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20100186217 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 07-29-2010 |
20100202623 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 08-12-2010 |
20100205622 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 08-12-2010 |
20110292609 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292616 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292769 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-01-2011 |
20110299251 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299261 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299698 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299699 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299700 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The radio architecture includes improved push buttons employing 4-bar living hinge linkage and front loaded decorative trim buttons. | 12-08-2011 |
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20090079022 | METHOD OF FORMING LOW CAPACITANCE ESD DEVICE AND STRUCTURE THEREFOR - In one embodiment, the ESD device uses highly doped P and N regions deep within the ESD device to form a zener diode that has a controlled breakdown voltage. | 03-26-2009 |
20090162988 | METHOD OF FORMING LOW CAPACITANCE ESD DEVICE AND STRUCTURE THEREFOR - In one embodiment, the ESD device uses highly doped P and N regions deep within the ESD device to form a zener diode that has a controlled breakdown voltage. | 06-25-2009 |
20100006889 | LOW CLAMP VOLTAGE ESD DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - In one embodiment, an ESD device is configured to include a zener diode and a P-N diode and to have a conductor that provides a current path between the zener diode and the P-N diode. | 01-14-2010 |
20100059815 | SEMICONDUCTOR TRENCH STRUCTURE HAVING A SEALING PLUG AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a semiconductor device is formed having a trench structure. The trench structure includes a single crystalline semiconductor plug formed along exposed upper surfaces of the trench. In one embodiment, the single crystalline semiconductor plug seals the trench to form a sealed core. | 03-11-2010 |
20110021009 | LOW CLAMP VOLTAGE ESD METHOD - In one embodiment, an ESD device is configured to include a zener diode and a P-N diode and to have a conductor that provides a current path between the zener diode and the P-N diode. | 01-27-2011 |
20110233635 | SEMICONDUCTOR TRENCH STRUCTURE HAVING A SEALING PLUG - In one embodiment, a semiconductor device is formed having a trench structure. The trench structure includes a single crystalline semiconductor plug formed along exposed upper surfaces of the trench. In one embodiment, the single crystalline semiconductor plug seals the trench to form a sealed core. | 09-29-2011 |
20130277807 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A FEATURE IN AN OPENING - A semiconductor substrate can be patterned to define a trench and a feature. In an embodiment, the trench can be formed such that after filling the trench with a material, a bottom portion of the filled trench may be exposed during a substrate thinning operation. In another embodiment, the trench can be filled with a thermal oxide. The feature can have a shape that reduces the likelihood that a distance between the feature and a wall of the trench will be changed during subsequent processing. A structure can be at least partly formed within the trench, wherein the structure can have a relatively large area by taking advantage of the depth of the trench. The structure can be useful for making electronic components, such as passive components and through-substrate vias. The process sequence to define the trenches and form the structures can be tailored for many different process flows. | 10-24-2013 |
20140251542 | WAFER SUSCEPTOR FOR FORMING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - In one embodiment, a wafer susceptor is formed to have portion of the susceptor that is positioned between a wafer pocket and an outside edge of the susceptor to have a non-uniform and/or a non-planar surface. In another embodiment, the non-uniform and/or non-planar surface includes one of a recess into the surface or a protrusion extending away from the surface. | 09-11-2014 |
20140264369 | HIGH ELECTRON MOBILITY SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - In one embodiment, Group III-nitride materials are used to form a semiconductor device. A fin structure is formed in the Group III-nitride material, and a gate structure, source electrodes and drain electrodes are formed in spaced relationship to the fin structure. The fin structure provides both polar and semi-polar 2DEG regions. In one embodiment, the gate structure is configured to control current flow in the polar 2DEG region. Shield conductor layers are included above the gate structure and in spaced relationship with drain regions of the semiconductor device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264449 | METHOD OF FORMING HEMT SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND STRUCTURE THEREFOR - In one embodiment, a HEMT semiconductor device includes an isolation region that may include oxygen wherein the isolation region may extend thorough an ALGaN and GaN layer into an underlying layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264456 | METHOD OF FORMING A HIGH ELECTRON MOBILITY SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In an embodiment, a semiconductor device is formed by a method that includes, providing a base substrate of a first semiconductor material, and forming a layer that is one of SiC or a III-V series material on the base substrate. In a different embodiment, the base substrate may be one of silicon, porous silicon, or porous silicon with nucleation sites formed thereon, or silicon in a (111) plane. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264761 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - In one embodiment, methods for making semiconductor devices are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120106672 | METHODS AND ADAPTERS FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC DEVICES TO MANAGE ENERGY SERVICES - Methods and adapters for realizing energy services by a device via a grid connection point are disclosed. An adapter includes a detection unit for measuring a quantity of energy services realized by a mobile device; an identification unit for detecting the identifier of the grid connection point electrically connected to the device; and a communication unit to report connection event information including: quantity of the energy service realized by the device; an identifier associated with the adapter; and the identifier of the grid connection point. In another embodiment, a method receives an energy service signal indicating operating set points for a mobile device; communicates the indicated operating set points to the device; and measures a quantity of energy services realized by the device. The method communicates quantity information of energy services realized by the device and sends updated operating set points for the device based on the communicated quantity information. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109401 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICES - Methods and apparatus for managing at least one renewable energy source for supply of power via an electric grid are disclosed. A method supplies power to mobile devices from the renewable energy source and balances power realized by the mobile devices with the supply of power from the renewable energy source by controlling the supply of power realized by the mobile devices. An apparatus includes a processor for monitoring power from the renewable energy source and sending signals to mobile devices connected to the electric grid to balance monitored power from the renewable energy source with power realized by the mobile devices. Another method identifies a fixed account associated with a grid connection point used by a plug-in electric vehicle for realizing power during a connection event; determines a quantity of energy realized during the event; and adjusts the account based on energy realized by the vehicle during the event. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109402 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A GRID CONNECTION POINT USING A TAG - An electrical outlet, an electrical outlet cover for use with an electrical outlet and methods of identifying a grid connection point for bill processing of a charging event and managing energy services are disclosed. The electrical outlet cover includes a cover unit having a receptacle opening configured to align with a receptacle of the electric outlet and an identification unit configured to present a unique identification that is associated with the electrical outlet. In an embodiment, a method includes establishing an identity tag at a grid connection point (GCP) that unique identifies the GCP, receiving identity tag information to uniquely identify the GCP and monitoring charge event information indicating attributes of the charging event. The method further includes associating the charge event information with the identity tag information, as associated information; and sending the associated information for reconciliation of billing accounts associated with the GCP and the mobile charging device. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109403 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING ENERGY SERVICES FROM A PLURALITY OF DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for managing energy services are disclosed. One method includes: reporting, by a respective asset of the first type, an identifier associated with a grid connection point that establishes a location of the respective asset of the first type at the grid connection point on the electric grid; receiving, by the respective asset of the first type, operating conditions for realizing the energy service, the received conditions being based on the established location of the respective asset of the first type on the grid; and operating the respective asset of the first type in accordance with the received operating conditions to realize the energy service. An energy service controller includes a communication unit for receiving, from a mobile asset, an identifier associated with a grid connection point connected to the asset and a processor for determining a location of the asset on the grid based on the identifier. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109797 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECONCILIATION OF A CHARGING EVENT - Methods and systems for reconciling a charging event are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method establishes an identity tag at a grid connection point that uniquely identifies the point and receives tag information to uniquely identify the point at a mobile charging device. The method monitors charge event information indicating attributes of the charging event, associates event information with the identity tag information, and sends the information for reconciliation of billing accounts associated with the point and the mobile device. In another embodiment, a method receives an energy storage device for powering a mobile asset, couples the storage device to an electric grid during a connection event, realizes energy services from the connected storage device to the grid, determines a quantity of energy services realized by the storage device during the connection event, and reports the quantity of energy services realized and a unique identifier of the energy storage device. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109798 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICES FOR FIXED AND MOBILE ASSETS - Methods and apparatus for managing energy services are disclosed. One method includes determining a quantity of the energy service realized during the connection event; identifying an account associated with the grid connection point; and adjusting the identified account based on the quantity determined. Another method includes receiving an indicator indicating an asset identifier or a grid connection point identifier; determining a location of the asset on the grid based on the indicator; determining operating conditions for realizing the energy service based on the determined location; sending the conditions; identifying an account associated with the point based on the indicator; and adjusting the account based on a quantity of energy services realized by the asset in accordance with the conditions. A computer readable medium includes instructions for determining a quantity of energy services realized during a connection event; identifying an account associated with a connection point; and adjusting the account. | 05-03-2012 |