Systems, device and techniques are disclosed for outlier discovery system selection. A set of time series data including time series data objects may be received. A sample of time series data objects may be extracted from the time series data. The sample of time series data objects may be decomposed into sub-components. Statistical classification may be used to select an outlier discovery system based on the sub-components. A neural network may be used to select an outlier discovery system based on the sub-components. A level of error of the neural network may be determined based on a comparison of the outlier discovery system selection made using statistical classification and the outlier discovery system selection made by the neural network. Weight of the neural network may be updated based on the level of error of the neural network.

An ultralong time constant time measurement device includes elementary capacitive elements that are connected in series. Each elementary capacitive element is formed by a stack of a first conductive region, a dielectric layer having a thickness suited for allowing charge to flow by direct tunneling effect, and a second conductive region. The first conductive region is housed in a trench extending from a front face of a semiconductor substrate down into the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric layer rests on the first face of the semiconductor substrate and in particular on a portion of the first conductive region in the trench. The second conductive region rests on the dielectric layer.

A time-temperature integrating (TTi) indicator label comprises an initiator reservoir and a target reservoir, said initiator reservoir containing a pH modification system and said target reservoir comprising a pH responsive indicator. The pH responsive indicator may be photo-initiated. There is also provided a time-temperature indicator label comprising first and second reservoirs separated by a hydrogel valve, said valve allowing passage of an acid from said first reservoir to said second reservoir when the hydrogel valve is activated.

A time-temperature integrating (TTi) indicator label comprises an initiator reservoir and a target reservoir, said initiator reservoir containing a pH modification system and said target reservoir comprising a pH responsive indicator. The pH responsive indicator may be photo-initiated. There is also provided a time-temperature indicator label comprising first and second reservoirs separated by a hydrogel valve, said valve allowing passage of an acid from said first reservoir to said second reservoir when the hydrogel valve is activated.

A method for cook time synchronization includes synchronizing a cook time in one of a plurality of cooking appliances to a user selected remaining cook time from one of the other of the plurality of cooking appliances. The method also includes: (1) transmitting, to the one of the plurality of cooking appliances, a remaining cook time from each of the other of the plurality of cooking appliances over a network; and/or (2) requesting, at the one of the plurality of cooking appliances, the remaining cook time from each of the other of the plurality of cooking appliances over the network in response to a user input at the one of the plurality of cooking appliances.

A timer may include a power plug, an AC/DC transforming circuit, a relay circuit, a recharging circuit, and a control circuit that includes a relay output, a key input, and an LCD output. The timer may further include a 2.4V battery and a main body. In one embodiment, the key input includes a plurality of buttons. By pressing one or more of these buttons, signals can be transmitted into the key input of the control circuit. The timer may further include an LCD display and the information displayed thereon is transmitted from the LCD output of the control circuit. The power plug can be connected to an AC power source to bring in the power to the AC/DC transforming circuit to generate a 12V DC current that can be transmitted to the recharging circuit to charge the 2.4V battery, as well as providing power to the relay circuit.

Timers having various functionalities, form factors, and control systems are described. Timers may include single button controls, no-button controls, controls having buttons corresponding to each of several selectable durations. The timers may include task lights, pin lights, and/or lantern type lights. The timers may be powered by removable or permanent batteries, which may be rechargeable by way of, for example, a USB cord, or may be powered by AC or DC adaptor plugs.

A method for managing a first countdown timer, the method comprising the steps of: receiving (201) a request to set the first countdown timer to a first time value; starting (202) the first countdown timer; receiving (203) a request to reset the first countdown timer; letting (204) the first countdown timer expire; setting up (205) a second countdown timer with the time being equal to said first time value minus a difference between said first countdown timer expiry time and said receiving of the request to reset the first countdown timer; starting (206) the second countdown timer.

An electronic interval timer in a regular dodecahedron case is described. The timer is set by orienting the timer so that the face with the time desired is uppermost. The timer is free of buttons, switches, and electronic displays. It is sealed for ruggedness and water-resistance, and free of a battery door. Detection of motion, taps, and orientation is via an accelerometer and a processor; it is free of mechanical motion and orientation switches. The timer indicates start and end of set time intervals with speech announcements or tones. Two time intervals may run concurrently by orienting the timer to a second time. The timer may be programmed via an orientation sequence. Taps may be used to request a time remaining announcement or to set volume. Functions include a stopwatch. Shells have seam lines on polyhedral edges and pin-and-socket connections for strength. A molded air-gap provides for pressure equalization while maintaining water resistance.

A computing device with dynamic time flux regulator and lock-in user interface elements may include a time clock interface element where index data associated with an item is selectable within a first duration of time displayed on the time clock interface element. The lock-in user interface element, when executed, selects as reserved the index data associated with the item. In response to receiving a first activation input within the first duration, the user interface displays a modified lock element of the user interface transformed from an unlocked state to a locked state that indicates the index data associated with the product is reserved. Additionally, and in response to receiving the first activation input within the first duration, one or both of the user interface and an associated client device, may output a sensory response indicative of the locked state.