Abstract: Systems, media, and methods for automated response to social queries comprising: monitoring queries from users, each query submitted to a vendor via an interactive chat feature of an external electronic communication platform, monitoring human responses to the queries, monitoring subsequent communications conducted via the electronic communication platform until each query is resolved; applying a first machine learning algorithm to the monitored communications to identify a query susceptible to response automation; applying a second machine learning algorithm to the query susceptible to response automation to identify one or more responses likely to resolve the query; and either i) notifying a human to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query, or ii) instantiating an autonomous software agent configured to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query.

Abstract: Systems, media, and methods for automated response to social queries comprising: monitoring queries from users, each query submitted to a vendor via an interactive chat feature of an external electronic communication platform, monitoring human responses to the queries, monitoring subsequent communications conducted via the electronic communication platform until each query is resolved; applying a first machine learning algorithm to the monitored communications to identify a query susceptible to response automation; applying a second machine learning algorithm to the query susceptible to response automation to identify one or more responses likely to resolve the query; and either i) notifying a human to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query, or ii) instantiating an autonomous software agent configured to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a head-up display using a holographic element formed on a visor of a wearable element (e.g., a helmet) are disclosed. Light projectors along with corresponding optics are positioned on both sides of a user's head within the wearable element. Light from a light projector is directed towards the holographic element to reflect towards the eye on the opposite side of the head from the light projector. With light reflecting from both light projectors, images are perceived by the user is being positioned on a virtual screen where the virtual screen is positioned outside the wearable element. Images on the virtual screen are displayed stereoscopically and with a large field of view for the user.

Abstract: A system for generating a three-dimensional map of earth's surface and identification of objects is disclosed. The system is configured to receive data, from one or more collectors, comprising three-dimensional data generated from radio frequency signals reflected from earth's surface. The system is further configured to generate an initial version of a baseline three-dimensional map of earth's surface, wherein generating the three-dimensional map includes determining, based on the surface data, a presence of surface features in the earth's surface. Anomalies may be detected based on a comparison of subsequently received data and the baseline, with the system determining that a first anomaly matches an object having an object type. Based on this determination, the system may create a data structure indicating an object type and a geographic location of the matched object, wherein the geographic location data is usable to track the matched object during an analysis period.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to an improved computer vision system for operators of enclosed vehicles. In various embodiments, a computer system receives a first group of video feeds from a first group of one or more cameras located on an exterior of a vehicle. The computer system creates from the first group of video feeds, a combined video feed for a user that depicts a unified view of an external environment of the vehicle from a point of view that is based on position information and orientation information for the user. The computer system further creates a modified video feed by overlaying the combined video feed with non-obscuring reference markers that indicate a position of one or more reference points in the interior portion of the vehicle. The computer system provides the modified video feed to a display device for display in the user's field of vision.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a bioreactor is disclosed. The monitoring system includes a cuvette arranged to receive a fluid from a bioreactor, wherein the fluid includes a portion of a biomass. The system further includes a light source arranged to project light, at wavelengths absorbable by the biomass, into the cuvette. A sensor is arranged to detect portions of the light that are not absorbed by the biomass. The system further includes a controller coupled to receive an indication of an amount of light detected by the sensor. The indication of the amount of detected light is usable to determine an amount of biomass in the cuvette.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning a photobioreactor apparatus are described. Cleaning devices are described that include flexible members coupled to a propulsion member. The cleaning devices may be moved through tubes of the photobioreactor apparatus using the propulsion member. As the cleaning devices move, the flexible members may make contact with walls of the tubes, thereby cleaning the walls of the tubes. Cleaning devices are also contemplated that include particles with some rigidity that intermix with the fluid inside the tubes and clean the walls of the tubes as the particles contact the walls.

Abstract: A photobioreactor apparatus is described. The photobioreactor provides a system for growth of biological organisms such as algae. The photobioreactor system includes a plurality of transparent conduits coupled between two manifolds. Fluid and feedstock are flowed through the conduits and light is provided at a growth wavelength for growth of biological organisms in the conduits. The manifolds may include passages that allow the fluid and feedstock to flow linearly through the conduits (e.g., from one conduit to the next). The linear or series flow of the fluid and feedstock through the plurality of conduits provides an efficient and cost-effective approach for growth of biological organisms.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an active display of a user's environment on a wearable element (e.g., a helmet) are disclosed. Displaying an active display may include displaying a head-up-display on a display screen on the wearable element that is positioned to cover the field of view of the user when the user wears the wearable element. The head-up display may include a display generated from images (e.g., video) captured by one or more image capture elements (e.g., cameras) coupled to the wearable element. In certain instances, the head-up-display replaces the field of view of the user while the wearable element is worn by the user. The head-up-display may also display data received from one or more sensors coupled to the wearable element and data received from another data source in wireless communication with the wearable element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying physical measurements taken for bioreactors are disclosed. Physical measurements may be taken using one or more sensors coupled to a bioreactor. The sensors may measure properties of the bioreactor or properties of materials within the bioreactor. Verifying the physical measurements may be implemented to enable proof of physical work being completed by the bioreactor.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing gesture recognition that may be used to control the display of data in a heads-up display (HUD) is disclosed. The HUD may be a HUD associated with a visor on a user's helmet or another aeronautical helmet. An image capture system (e.g., camera) coupled to the helmet (or spacesuit) may be used to capture images of gestures being made by the user. Recognition of the gestures may then be used to control the display of data in the HUD. Control of the display of data may include controlling the selection of data that is displayed or turning on/off the HUD display in an on-demand capacity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, media, and methods for automatic, long-term, multi-stage user engagement that facilitate repeated user interaction and user acquisition from the provision of a single link to content, which is a significant deviation from the traditional operation of links on the web and in mobile environments.

Abstract: Described are platforms, systems, applications, and methods for algorithmically updating a user configured watchlist or wishlist based on activity of social network connections including: adding an item to a watchlist, consuming or acquiring an item, rating an item, recommending an item, and discussing an item, as well as aggregated activity of a community or population of users within the social network.

Abstract: Systems, media, and methods for automated response to social queries comprising: monitoring queries from users, each query submitted to a vendor via an interactive chat feature of an external electronic communication platform, monitoring human responses to the queries, monitoring subsequent communications conducted via the electronic communication platform until each query is resolved; applying a first machine learning algorithm to the monitored communications to identify a query susceptible to response automation; applying a second machine learning algorithm to the query susceptible to response automation to identify one or more responses likely to resolve the query; and either i) notifying a human to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query, or ii) instantiating an autonomous software agent configured to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query.

Abstract: Systems, media, and methods for automated response to social queries comprising: monitoring queries from users, each query submitted to a vendor via an interactive chat feature of an external electronic communication platform, monitoring human responses to the queries, monitoring subsequent communications conducted via the electronic communication platform until each query is resolved; applying a first machine learning algorithm to the monitored communications to identify a query susceptible to response automation; applying a second machine learning algorithm to the query susceptible to response automation to identify one or more responses likely to resolve the query; and either i) notifying a human to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query, or ii) instantiating an autonomous software agent configured to respond to the query susceptible to response automation with the one or more responses likely to resolve the query.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, methods, and media for making a recommendation or a non-recommendation to a user comprising: a software module configured to calculate a social distance between a first and a second user; a software module configured to allow the first and the second user to rate a plurality of items using a gamified rating model; a software module configured to analyze a degree of similarity between the first and the second user based on the ratings of the plurality of items by the first and the second user; a software module configured to make a recommendation or a non-recommendation to the first user based on the social distance and the degree of similarity between the first and the second user, and the ratings of the plurality of items; and a software module configured to present the recommendation or non-recommendation in a manner that comprises a ranked list.

Abstract: Described are platforms, systems, applications, and methods for algorithmically updating a user configured watchlist or wishlist based on activity of social network connections including: adding an item to a watchlist, consuming or acquiring an item, rating an item, recommending an item, and discussing an item, as well as aggregated activity of a community or population of users within the social network.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, methods, and media for making a recommendation or a non-recommendation to a user comprising: a software module configured to calculate a social distance between a first and a second user; a software module configured to allow the first and the second user to rate a plurality of items using a gamified rating model; a software module configured to analyze a degree of similarity between the first and the second user based on the ratings of the plurality of items by the first and the second user; a software module configured to make a recommendation or a non-recommendation to the first user based on the social distance and the degree of similarity between the first and the second user, and the ratings of the plurality of items; and a software module configured to present the recommendation or non-recommendation in a manner that comprises a ranked list.

Abstract: Described are chat platforms, systems, applications, and methods including multi-room chat streams and navigable, topical hierarchies of chat rooms. Users are provided with the option of choosing different identity profiles for different chat rooms, and chat messages are visually distinguished in the stream based on the identity in use.

Abstract: Described are chat platforms, systems, applications, and methods including multi-room chat streams and navigable, topical hierarchies of chat rooms navigable.