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A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

The invention is a method and system for continuously tracking the movement of cargo in domestic and international shipping from point of departure to point of destination and to prevent hijacking of the same. The system uses one or more wireless electronic seals which can communicate with a central computer system, such as by satellite, providing the current location of the cargo at regular intervals or upon demand. The electronic seals are provided with a unique identification number and are activated upon locking of the seal to the closed cargo container. During shipment, the seal transmits its location to the central computer which compares the location of the shipment to a calculated expected route, notifying the parties to the shipment and government authorities in the event that the cargo is found to deviate from the expected route. The electronic seal is also capable of signaling the central computer when the cargo is opened. If the opening is premature, a second seal hidden within the cargo can be activated to enable tracking of the cargo which may be removed from the container. The system also provides a consolidated, verifiable record of the shipping history of a shipment which can facilitate government clearance and inspections of potentially dangerously handled cargo.

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for making information available between enterprises. In one aspect, a method includes: receiving from a first enterprise multiple instances of tag-read-data for first articles including information read automatically from tags bound to the articles, article locations, and data derived from a first data processing system of the first enterprise; receiving from a second enterprise multiple instances of tag-read-data for second articles and data derived from a second data processing system of the second enterprise; using the tag-read-data to maintain virtual representatives for the articles in a virtual world, where tag-read-data received from either enterprise for a particular article is used to update the virtual representative corresponding to the article; and making available information from updated virtual representatives and from the virtual world to both the first enterprise and the second enterprise.

A system for using a wide-area communication network, e.g. the Internet, as a conduit to communicate to and from the location of sports filed lighting, to control operation of the lighting, or monitor the lighting or other events at the location.

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for context-aware and real-time tracking of articles. In one aspect, a method includes: receiving multiple instances of tag-read-data, each instance including information read automatically from a tag bound to an article, each instance also including status information including a location of the tag and article; receiving one or more instances of context information, each instance describing an associated non-taggable physical circumstance, the context information indicating a status including a location of the circumstance, the multiple instances of context information collectively including information describing multiple circumstances; using the received tag-read-data and context information to maintain physical objects and context objects in a virtual world, the physical objects representing the articles and the context objects representing the circumstances; and detecting interactions in the virtual world between the circumstances and the articles.

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

Techniques and systems are provided for encoding video data. For example, a method of encoding video data includes obtaining a background picture that is generated based on a plurality of pictures captured by an image sensor. The background picture is generated to include background portions identified in each of the captured pictures. The method further includes encoding, into a video bitstream, a group of pictures captured by the image sensor. The group of pictures includes at least one random access picture. Encoding the group of pictures includes encoding at least a portion of the at least one random access picture using inter-prediction based on the background picture.

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for updating information on a writable tag bound to an article. In one aspect, a method includes: receiving in a system first attribute information for a first article derived from data read automatically from a first tag bound to the article; similarly receiving second attribute information for a second article; receiving sensor information derived from a sensor coupled to the second article; receiving relationship information specifying a relationship between the articles; maintaining first and second virtual articles representing the first article and the second article and sensor information, respectively, and maintaining a context object representing the relationship; recognizing an alert condition relating to the first article; generating updated attribute information; detecting the presence of the first tag at a tag writer station after the alert condition; and causing the tag writer station to write the updated information to the first tag.

The invention is a method and system for continuously tracking the movement of cargo in domestic and international shipping from point of departure to point of destination and to prevent hijacking of the same. The system uses one or more wireless electronic seals which can communicate with a central computer system, such as by satellite, providing the current location of the cargo at regular intervals or upon demand. The electronic seals are provided with a unique identification number and are activated upon locking of the seal to the closed cargo container. During shipment, the seal transmits its location to the central computer which compares the location of the shipment to a calculated expected route, notifying the parties to the shipment and government authorities in the event that the cargo is found to deviate from the expected route. The electronic seal is also capable of signaling the central computer when the cargo is opened. If the opening is premature, a second seal hidden within the cargo can be activated to enable tracking of the cargo. The system also provides a consolidated, verifiable record of the shipping history of a shipment which can facilitate government clearance and inspections of potentially dangerous cargo.

A handheld spectrometer can be configured with a visible aiming beam to allow the user to determine the measured region of the object. When the visible aiming beam comprises the spectrometer measurement beam, the spectrometer measurement beam comprises sufficient energy for the user to see the measurement beam illuminating the object. When the visible aiming beam comprises a separate beam, the visible aiming beam comprises sufficient energy for the user to see a portion of the aiming beam reflected from the object. The visible aiming beam and measurement beam can be arranged to at least partially overlap on the sample, such that the user has an indication of the area of the sample being measured.

Techniques and systems are provided for performing predictive random access using a background picture. For example, a method of decoding video data includes obtaining an encoded video bitstream comprising a plurality of pictures. The plurality of pictures include a plurality of predictive random access pictures. A predictive random access picture is at least partially encoded using inter-prediction based on at least one background picture. The method further includes determining, for a time instance of the video bitstream, a predictive random access picture of the plurality of predictive random access pictures with a time stamp closest in time to the time instance. The method further includes determining a background picture associated with the predictive random access picture, and decoding at least a portion of the predictive random access picture using inter-prediction based on the background picture.

A method (and system) of conducting business electronically between a first party and a second party, includes providing a third party who knows the identity of the first party but no privacy-compromising information regarding a proposed electronic business transaction between the first and second parties, and conducting the electronic business transaction between the first and second parties through the third party such that the identity of the first party is kept from the second party.

A system for electronic scoring and score reporting of a sporting event wherein an electronic scorebook is connected to an electronic scoreboard and electronic storage of the scoring information is provided. In one embodiment, a network is used, sending or receiving information to or from the scorebook, the scoreboard or the electronic storage. In other embodiments, the Internet is used as a conduit to communicate to and from the location of sports field lighting, to control operation of the lighting, or monitor the lighting or other events at the location. The network can also be used for last mile connectivity of end users to the Internet, and to compile information from sporting events at the locations and allow access to information about the game via the Internet.

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data.

A system and method is provided that generates an index, providing predictive and actionable intelligence to ensure that a Technology Infrastructure Group (TIG) makes tactical and strategic decisions in support of needs of customers. The invention measures overall health of an infrastructure, specifically with respect to how efficiently various services meet demand placed upon capacity by various Lines of Business. The invention provides an overall assessment of infrastructure capacity management and drills down to various services, components, subcomponents, etc. The invention provides a forecasting tool in which estimates made are not based only upon business forecasts provided by each Line of Business, but also upon forecasts developed by correlating external indicators with historical business volumes. Historical forecasts are compared to actual values to derive a confidence factor used for weighting future Line of Business forecasts. The combined, weighted forecasts obtained are more robust than any individual forecasts on their own.

A method (and system) of conducting business electronically between a first party and a second party, includes providing a third party who knows the identity of the first party but no privacy-compromising information regarding a proposed electronic business transaction between the first and second parties, and conducting the electronic business transaction between the first and second parties through the third party such that the identity of the first party is kept from the second party.

Techniques and systems are provided for performing predictive random access using a background picture. For example, a method of decoding video data includes obtaining an encoded video bitstream comprising a plurality of pictures. The plurality of pictures include a plurality of predictive random access pictures. A predictive random access picture is at least partially encoded using inter-prediction based on at least one background picture. The method further includes determining, for a time instance of the video bitstream, a predictive random access picture of the plurality of predictive random access pictures with a time stamp closest in time to the time instance. The method further includes determining a background picture associated with the predictive random access picture, and decoding at least a portion of the predictive random access picture using inter-prediction based on the background picture.

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and discloses a multi-function anaesthetic mask for children. The multi-function anaesthetic mask for the children comprises an anaesthetic mask body which comprises a mask body and a control room, the mask body is fixedly connected with the control room, a drug injection hole is formed in the mask body, an oxygen hole is formed in one side of the drug injection hole, an air flow port is formed in one side of the mask body, a power switch is arranged on the control room which is made of anti-electric shock materials, a power supply room is arranged on the control room and internally provided with a storage battery, and a charging port is formed in one side of the power supply room. According to the multi-function anaesthetic mask for the children, by means of the drug injection hole in the mask body, narcotics can be injected conveniently; by means of the oxygen hole in one side of the drug injection hole, enough oxygen can be provided for patients conveniently; by means of the control room on the mask body, the anaesthetic mask can be controlled more intelligently, the situations of the patients can be understood in time, and treatment is facilitated; by means of the storage battery in the power supply room, a power supply can be supplied conveniently.

The invention discloses a high-precision intelligent numerical control machine tool comprising a machine frame. The front side of the machine frame is fixedly connected with a guide rod in the mannerthat the guide rod penetrates the inner portion of a spindle box. The two ends of the spindle box are fixedly connected with cylinders correspondingly. A feed box is fixedly connected to the portions,close to the lower end of the spindle box, of the bottom ends of the cylinders. A regulation device is arranged at the bottom end of the feed box in an embedded manner. The two ends of a machine baseare fixedly connected with guide rails correspondingly. The top ends of the guide rails are connected with four rail wheels in a rectangular sliding manner. A working table is arranged on the inner sides of the rail wheels. A rail motor is fixedly installed at one end of the working table. The high-precision intelligent numerical control machine tool is provided with the rail motor, and the position of the working table can be automatically regulated; the guide rod is arranged, and the movement precision of the spindle box can be controlled; the regulation device is arranged, and parts can bemachined in different directions; a variable-speed gear set is arranged, and the rotating speed of a cutter can be regulated; and a spring button is arranged, and a tool bit can be conveniently replaced.

The invention discloses a high-precision intelligent numerical control machine tool comprising a machine frame. The front side of the machine frame is fixedly connected with a guide rod in the mannerthat the guide rod penetrates the inner portion of a spindle box. The two ends of the spindle box are fixedly connected with cylinders correspondingly. A feed box is fixedly connected to the portions,close to the lower end of the spindle box, of the bottom ends of the cylinders. A regulation device is arranged at the bottom end of the feed box in an embedded manner. The two ends of a machine baseare fixedly connected with guide rails correspondingly. The top ends of the guide rails are connected with four rail wheels in a rectangular sliding manner. A working table is arranged on the inner sides of the rail wheels. A rail motor is fixedly installed at one end of the working table. The high-precision intelligent numerical control machine tool is provided with the rail motor, and the position of the working table can be automatically regulated; the guide rod is arranged, and the movement precision of the spindle box can be controlled; the regulation device is arranged, and parts can bemachined in different directions; a variable-speed gear set is arranged, and the rotating speed of a cutter can be regulated; and a spring button is arranged, and a tool bit can be conveniently replaced.

The invention provides a media file play system and method. The media file play system includes a user side and a server, thereinto, said user side includes a user behaviour pattern analysis part and a media file playing part, said user behaviour pattern analysis part analyzes the behaviour pattern of user to determine the media file fancy rules according to information of user using the media file, when the media file playing part is opened, it determines the media file in current circumstance according to the current circumstance and the media file fancy rules confirmed by the user behaviour pattern analysis part, and generates the media file providing request and sends it to the server, said server provides the corresponding media file and / or relative information of media file to the media file playing part of user end according to the request.

Intelligence and analytics may be improved by combining sets of disparate data records and matching records between entities. The matched records may then be analyzed by identifying relevant entities and providing information to a user containing the combined sets of secure data records and the analysis. The information may be customized for the user after identifying the user accessing the interface. Additionally, rules may be applied to the analyzed data to enhance the data when viewed by the user.

Intelligence and analytics may be improved by combining sets of disparate data records and matching records between entities. The matched records may then be analyzed by identifying relevant entities and providing information to a user containing the combined sets of secure data records and the analysis. The information may be customized for the user after identifying the user accessing the interface. Additionally, rules may be applied to the analyzed data to enhance the data when viewed by the user.

The invention belongs to the technical field of garbage treatment, and particularly relates to a system for converting fruit and vegetable garbage, kitchen garbage and livestock and poultry garbage into an organic fertilizer. The system comprises a feeding machine, wherein a screening machine is connected to a discharge port of the feeding machine, a fermentation fertilizer-making device is arranged at the lower end of the screening machine, a crusher is connected to a discharge port of the screening machine, the fermentation fertilizer-making device is connected to a discharge port of the crusher, the fermentation fertilizer-making device comprises a fermentation tank and a material leakage device which is used for sealing the fermentation tank and has a sealing function, the screening machine comprises a reciprocating driving device and a screen body connected with the reciprocating driving device, a plurality of hollow pipes are arranged on the screen body, steel wire screens are woven on the hollow pipes, and the two ends of each hollow pipe are connected with a cleaning system and a disinfection and sterilization system through pipelines respectively. The system is high in automatic garbage bag disassembling degree, and meanwhile, equipment for treating garbage can be automatically sterilized.