86 results about "Technology assessment" patented technology

The present technique is associated with a device-controller configuration system for a computer system having a plurality of controllers. The technique utilizes an automatic switching assembly so that each device is routed to one of the controllers based on a data transfer specification of the device and data transfer capacities of the controllers. Accordingly, the technique evaluates at least one of a plurality of hypothetical configurations to determine a viable and / or optimal configuration.

Software systems, arrangements and processes for evaluating an image associated with at least one portion of an anatomical structure are provided. For example, first information associated with the at least one portion of the anatomical structure second information associated with the at least one portion of the anatomical structure can be received. Third information can be generated by determining a relationship between the first information and the second information. Further, the image can be evaluated using a predetermined pathological scoring criteria and the third information.

A system and method for patent application drafting, issued patent assessment and technology assessment includes a computer having input devices for at least one user to enter information relating to components of an invention in a hierarchical and relational categorization using software that automatically generates a relational, diagrammatic representation of the patent or technology being assessed that is output in a format that is viewable and modifiable by the user(s). The user(s) may enter additional, more detailed information that provides a basis for textual representation of the patent or technology that is being drafted or assessed; this additional information is associated with and / or connected to the diagrammatic representation, e.g., via an automatic link or a hyperlink, that permits the user(s) to switch between views of the diagram and the text-based detailed description of components of the patent.

A technique to optimize both the production schedule and the maintenance of plant assets based on predetermined criteria which may be economic or otherwise. In one embodiment the technique receives at least one maintenance trigger (MT) and one production order and evaluates those inputs to propose one or more solutions for the joint scheduling of the asset maintenance and required plant production. In another embodiment a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) acquires a new MT and proposes a new maintenance schedule. The technique transmits a blocking order to a production scheduling (PS) system for converting the maintenance request into a production schedule. In another embodiment, a CMMS acquires a new MT and asks for confirmation of a time slot to perform the maintenance action. The technique evaluates the priorities and finds based on the predetermined criteria the right time slot and communicates a request for that slot to the PS.

An evaluation system generating a predicted value of a technology is provided. The evaluation system is primarily based on the R&D Value and the Patent Value to generate the predicted value of a technology. The evaluation system comprises a first database, a second database, an intangible asset pricing device, a factor producing device, an input device, and an analytic device The first database stores a set of stock prices of each company of a group of reference companies. The second database stores a set of net asset values, corresponding to the set of stock prices of each company of the group of reference companies. The intangible asset pricing device produces a set of intangible asset predicted values of each company of the group of reference companies according to the set of stock prices and the set of net asset values of each company of the reference companies. The factor producing device, responsive to a first predetermined condition, divides the group of reference companies into N compared subgroups, and the factor producing device also produces a set of referred factors of each of the N compared subgroups according to the N compared subgroups and the set of intangible asset predicted values of each company of the group of reference companies. The input device is for inputting a predetermined time and a predetermined cost of the technology needed for launch. The analytic device then maps the technology to one corresponding subgroup of the N compared subgroups, and then the analytic device, according to the predetermined time, the predetermined cost and the set of referred factors of the corresponding subgroup, produces the predicted value of the technology.

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to objectively measure stress and fatigue using measurement tools, record stress and fatigue related data in a standardized database, create automated prompts and alerts based upon pre-defined stress and fatigue thresholds (which are derived based upon individual end-user and task performance), provide a number of interventions (which can be preferentially selected by the individual end-user), create data-driven best practice guidelines though meta-analysis of the database, and provide an objective tool for comparative technology assessment.

The invention provides a technology assessment system and method. Appearance sample graphic data of test samples are scanned at a preset position through an imaging device and then the scanned sample graphic data are output; the sample graphic data are received and then the graphic data and standard graphic data prestored in a storage unit are compared through analysis comparison software and a grade is given according to the similarity of the sample data and the standard graphic data; and the graphic data and the grade result are stored. Therefore, test samples laid out by examinees can obtain a just and fair grade.